Yeah, Hammocks! This is information based on what I have researched or seen so far from a distance. They are becoming popular and pose a pretty good alternative for most needs, but also have their drawbacks. Regardless of type, Scouts must remember that Hammocks are to be used for relaxing or sleeping, not for swinging, roughhousing, or horseplay.
Pro’s- Lightweight, easily portable, mostly easy to setup, individual space and not dependent on others, relatively inexpensive
Con’s- No place to put your “stuff,” have to have enough appropriate trees to share, could take away from camaraderie, could be expensive Continue reading
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