Posted by: captvancouver
camping in costa rica - 05/02/08 07:37 PM
I am planning a backpacking trip to costa rica in November, and anticipate camping on the pacific side on the beach.
I haven t backpacked in a number of years, but used to do it extensively 30 years ago when I was younger.I want to keep my luggage to an absolute minimum.
What I want to do is buy a Hennesy expedition hammock that has a tarp protection over it
see http://www.hennessyhammock.com/.
I feel this will be light, and I won t need a tent or tarp.But I have never used one, and they are very expensive($180.00) . It may be a great idea, or is my thinking misplaced, and am I wasting my money.
I want to try the hammock out over the summer in one of our local densly treed parks here in Vancouver by sleeping there every night for a week instead of in my comfy apartment..The temperature may be about 40 degrees fahrenheit.
What else would I need? Do I need a sleeping bag.I understand there are different bags
for different temperatures..is there any all season bag, or should I buy one that is good for the cold, and just dress up with an extra sweater for warmer temperatures. Any input would be appreciated.
Captvancouver
I haven t backpacked in a number of years, but used to do it extensively 30 years ago when I was younger.I want to keep my luggage to an absolute minimum.
What I want to do is buy a Hennesy expedition hammock that has a tarp protection over it
see http://www.hennessyhammock.com/.
I feel this will be light, and I won t need a tent or tarp.But I have never used one, and they are very expensive($180.00) . It may be a great idea, or is my thinking misplaced, and am I wasting my money.
I want to try the hammock out over the summer in one of our local densly treed parks here in Vancouver by sleeping there every night for a week instead of in my comfy apartment..The temperature may be about 40 degrees fahrenheit.
What else would I need? Do I need a sleeping bag.I understand there are different bags
for different temperatures..is there any all season bag, or should I buy one that is good for the cold, and just dress up with an extra sweater for warmer temperatures. Any input would be appreciated.
Captvancouver