Reviews for Hammock Camping: The Complete Guide to Greater Comfort, Convenience and Freedom

The average rating for Hammock Camping: The Complete Guide to Greater Comfort, Convenience and Freedom based on 54 reviews is 3.9259259259259 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2021-04-02 00:00:00 Saul Abrams An easy to read and short book with fun anecdotes about the author\'s experiences backpacking with a hammock. Excellent and detailed instructions on how to make a hammock and tarp yourself. These instructions are worth the price of the book. See the author\'s website , which has the tarp instructions from the book, and many of the tips.

Review # 2 was written on 2008-04-23 00:00:00 Jeffrey Tucker Full of useful information on using and making a hammock for camping. Seems fairly definitive, a useful base of information to undergird what you'll find searching the Internet on the topic.

Review # 3 was written on 2021-07-26 00:00:00 SAM RECTOR I didn't find this nearly as helpful as some of the reviewers I read did. Maybe I was looking for a magic solution to hiking with a toddler and preschooler that doesn't exist. I was excited to find a book about outdoor activities geared to young kids (preschool and below) because a lot of what I have found in my reading is geared toward older kids and doesn't address specifics of young kids needs/abilities. I felt like there was a heavy focus on infants, perhaps in part because they are in many

Review # 4 was written on 2021-09-14 00:00:00 Tomek Zachadzki I didn\'t find this nearly as helpful as some of the reviewers I read did. Maybe I was looking for a magic solution to hiking with a toddler and preschooler that doesn\'t exist. I was excited to find a book about outdoor activities geared to young kids (preschool and below) because a lot of what I have found in my reading is geared toward older kids and doesn\'t address specifics of young kids needs/abilities. I felt like there was a heavy focus on infants, perhaps in part because they are in many ways the easiest of these three groups. For example, telling me to get my kids used to wearing sunglasses as a baby isn\'t useful when my kids are already 2 and 4. An infant in a carrier allows you a lot of options. A toddler who doesn\'t want to be in the backpack but only walks two yards a minute is a different story. I think focusing on camping and hiking, and leaving boating for another book, would have left more room for more tips or better focus on car camping vs. backpacking and made the book stronger. I got a few ideas out of it (maybe more than I realize as is sometimes the case with books like this), but it wasn\'t quite what I hoped for when I found it.

Review # 5 was written on 2012-12-25 00:00:00 Shawn Arimaki This author wastes no time - instead of spending pages and pages extolling the virtues of outdoor activity, she jumps in - 3 pages in and she's telling you how to determine whether your little one is too cold or overheated, and what clothing materials and shoes to look for in layering for both warm and cold weather camping. Lots of tips on how to get what you need inexpensively. There are sections on clothing, food, sun, bugs, dirt, sleep, safety - also transportation methods, trip planning, day

Review # 6 was written on 2021-04-07 00:00:00 Tim Brandt This author wastes no time - instead of spending pages and pages extolling the virtues of outdoor activity, she jumps in - 3 pages in and she\'s telling you how to determine whether your little one is too cold or overheated, and what clothing materials and shoes to look for in layering for both warm and cold weather camping. Lots of tips on how to get what you need inexpensively. There are sections on clothing, food, sun, bugs, dirt, sleep, safety - also transportation methods, trip planning, day hiking, backpacking, basecamping, etc. She even includes recipes and ideas for activities to keep your kids occupied while you\'re out in the woods or wherever. I borrowed this from the library, but may buy it because it\'s a good reference book. She has a good resource list and some checklists, too. It\'s also small and lightweight, so easy to take along with you. Recommend!

Review # 7 was written on 2010-09-23 00:00:00 Kathryn Conder I didn't read this cover to cover, but did a lot of scanning throughout. It was after taking 6 kids to camp for a week, and I wish I had noticed this at the library before we went. Lots of good suggestions and advice on everything from basics like clothing, food, bugs, and dirt to transportation, backpacking, and hiking. The last section of the book is on connecting with nature and includes some really great (not cheesy) activities. (Does anyone else read suggested activities sometimes and think

Review # 8 was written on 2013-01-02 00:00:00 Ian Wellsby I didn\'t read this cover to cover, but did a lot of scanning throughout. It was after taking 6 kids to camp for a week, and I wish I had noticed this at the library before we went. Lots of good suggestions and advice on everything from basics like clothing, food, bugs, and dirt to transportation, backpacking, and hiking. The last section of the book is on connecting with nature and includes some really great (not cheesy) activities. (Does anyone else read suggested activities sometimes and think, \"My kids would never want to do that\"? These were good ones.) Loved this quote from an anonymous Boy Scout: \"What I like about camping is you can get really dirty. Either you\'re all by yourself, so no one else sees you, or everyone you\'re with is just as dirty as you are, so nobody cares.\"

Review # 9 was written on 2010-08-27 00:00:00 Adam Black This book has a lot of great information, as a soon to be first time parent I wanted to get excited about being able to take my kiddo out in the wild and not be "stuck" at home. Although this advice seems very common sense based (and it is) it gave me some great ideas that I might not have come up with on my own. I'm really excited for my little one to arrive so we can test all this stuff out. Thanks Jennifer for the great book.

Review # 10 was written on 2021-02-23 00:00:00 Maurizio Adinolfi This book has a lot of great information, as a soon to be first time parent I wanted to get excited about being able to take my kiddo out in the wild and not be \"stuck\" at home. Although this advice seems very common sense based (and it is) it gave me some great ideas that I might not have come up with on my own. I\'m really excited for my little one to arrive so we can test all this stuff out. Thanks Jennifer for the great book.

Review # 11 was written on 2012-01-17 00:00:00 Jewelrit Stewart Not a lot of concrete good advice compared to the many other parenting books I've been reading lately. I think in trying to cover a very large audience, it misses out on the specifics. It also seemed pretty extreme to me at times and some of the advice would be contradicted by a pediatrician. For example sleeping with your infant in the same sleeping bag must be a concern for SIDS and breathing concerns. I don't recommend.

Review # 12 was written on 2015-06-15 00:00:00 Eric Locher A women sharing her experiences (seemingly very experienced). The boating portion is sparse, see another book for that, but all the other information is so helpful and good. Not only will it help with logistics, but it also has some activities to do once out there. Anyone who wants to go outdoors with their kids should definitely read this book.

Review # 13 was written on 2011-01-10 00:00:00 Jim Overman You will feel empowered and excited to take your baby camping after reading this book. The author is a mother of four and is a parent educator. Her suggestions are excellent. I followed the tips in this book and, despite my initial fears about camping with my baby, took the plunge and had the best camping trip ever.

Review # 14 was written on 2016-04-05 00:00:00 James Ehrlich What a great book. I read it with a 4 week old baby in my lap and felt so inspired to get up and go. I borrowed the book from a friend, but I have to find my own copy. It is inspirational, and it has lots of great advice.

Review # 15 was written on 2016-06-11 00:00:00 George Young Nothing ground breaking but a good book with great suggestions and a ton of enthusiasm. Reading this made me very excited that my husband, my 9 month old, and I already have an overnight cross country ski trip planned. I would have had to plan a trip soon otherwise.

Review # 16 was written on 2013-02-17 00:00:00 Shirley Carr Nice and informative. I enjoyed it. The author assumes that the reader already has a familiarity with camping and so focuses on the differences involved with bring babies or young children along. Not to thick, all practical and with lots of good checklists in the back. I might need to buy this one.

Review # 17 was written on 2012-03-17 00:00:00 Burton Schwimmer I read this book out because I cant wait to take my daughter camping this summer. Great tips and info. They give cheap ideas on how to make it work. I loved that since Im trying hard to be frugal.

Review # 18 was written on 2011-03-07 00:00:00 Jarrid Harter Stellar book if you want really want to know what to pack for camping with babies/toddlers. She's very concerned about safety, but not in the helicopter parent type way.

Review # 19 was written on 2017-07-07 00:00:00 Carl Enge Stellar book if you want really want to know what to pack for camping with babies/toddlers. She\'s very concerned about safety, but not in the helicopter parent type way.

Review # 20 was written on 2012-08-10 00:00:00 Kare Dicken 2 copies

Review # 21 was written on 2013-06-10 00:00:00 Stanley Gowan It was ok. Lots of talk about clothes. I liked the meal planning section because it tells you portions for small groups. I would borrow it again before a trip if we ever go on a trip!

Review # 22 was written on 2011-05-31 00:00:00 Russell Taylor Helpful tips and reassurances from an Alaskan parent who brings her young children along on outdoor excursions.

Review # 23 was written on 2018-08-04 00:00:00 Paul Bull Entertaining and full of good knowledge. Would refer others to it. Easy read and has a nice flow to it. We should all take a 10 day trek on our own.

Review # 24 was written on 2019-03-06 00:00:00 Apostolos Voutsas Compared to other dated how-to books I do not understand why Nessmuk gets the praise he does. Important milestone, not needed anymore.

Review # 25 was written on 2020-04-19 00:00:00 richard protheroe Interesting read on 19th century camping, canoeing and fishing. This is more of a book of stories than it is a how-to: however, it contains great insight for the outdoorsman.

Review # 26 was written on 2020-11-22 00:00:00 Joseph Michael Want to see how your grand pappy did it? Sears is a unique historical perspective on adventure as the frontiers closed and we entere into a more modern era of interaction with nature.

Review # 27 was written on 2021-04-07 00:00:00 Paul-erik Hansen Excellent A must read for genuine outdoorsmen and woodsmen. Full of experience, wisdom, information and sound woods lore. You will not regret this purchase.

Review # 28 was written on 2021-04-15 00:00:00 Devin Pike Underwhelming. It's so much tied up in overly specific and old fashioned jargon that the useful anecdotes and bushcrafty advice get lost. Glad I read it, but equally glad I'm done.

Review # 29 was written on 2018-05-23 00:00:00 Gangnerau Matthieu Underwhelming. It\'s so much tied up in overly specific and old fashioned jargon that the useful anecdotes and bushcrafty advice get lost. Glad I read it, but equally glad I\'m done.

Review # 30 was written on 2021-07-05 00:00:00 Reynald Alvarez I want to go camping with the author. I know, he's long since passed on from this mortal coil, yet I still would go camping with the old woodsman. At the start of the book I didn't realize the author had quite a dry, and somewhat cutting, wit. Mt first experience with his wit had me scratching my head a bit. I wasn't sure how serious, or not, he was. I figured out his style fairly quick and proceeded to enjoy his dry asides. For example "If you go to hunt, take a solemn oath never to point the sh

Review # 31 was written on 2021-04-13 00:00:00 Amy Jensen I want to go camping with the author. I know, he\'s long since passed on from this mortal coil, yet I still would go camping with the old woodsman. At the start of the book I didn\'t realize the author had quite a dry, and somewhat cutting, wit. Mt first experience with his wit had me scratching my head a bit. I wasn\'t sure how serious, or not, he was. I figured out his style fairly quick and proceeded to enjoy his dry asides. For example \"If you go to hunt, take a solemn oath never to point the shooting end of your gun toward yourself or any other human being. In still-hunting, swear yourself black in the face never to shoot at a dim, moving object in the woods for a deer, unless you have seen that it is a deer. In these days there are quite as many hunters as deer in the woods; and it is a heavy, wearisome job to pack a dead or wounded man ten or twelve miles out to a clearing, let alone that it spoils all the pleasure of the hunt, and is apt to raise hard feelings among his relations.\" Here\'s another: \"Rods, reels, casting lines, flies and fish are described and descanted on in a way, and in a language, the reading whereof reduces me to temporary insanity.\" A couple of things struck me while reading, he doesn\'t concern himself at all about hunting or fishing licenses. He doesn\'t concern himself with hunting seasons as defined by the some state\'s Department of Wildlife. I assume such things were newly minted at the most, and possibly didn\'t exist at all during his time. Another was he didn\'t talk about water except how to fish in it or cook with it. Again, I assume he didn\'t talk about it because it was a non issue. Water was drinkable, by and large, wherever he camped. So no need to discuss how to purify it because it didn\'t need it. I was impressed on how light he packed. \"I made calculations on losing the trail the first day, and being out a full week. The outfit consisted of rifle, hatchet, compass, blanket-bag, knapsack and knife. For rations, one loaf of bread, two quarts of meal, two pounds of pork, one pound of sugar, with tea, salt, etc., and a supply of jerked venison. One tin dish, twelve rounds of ammunition, and the bullet-molds, filled the list, and did not make a heavy load.\" That\'s all he packed for a 10 day hike across nearly uncharted territory at the time, with no GPS, or a chance of running into another single soul the entire trip. He made the trip successfully then warned the reader to never be as foolhardy as he was. Technology has changed; newer, lighter materials make up a plethora of equipment, and yet the desire to \"get away from it all\" remains. Something ancient in the soul still touches a few, and merely asks them to commune with nature outside the comforts we\'ve painstakingly created for our society. Something insides asks to rub against Nature in a most unfiltered state and enjoy her offerings as they come. The author sits on a fallen log, enjoying a smoke while someone like me flails about the campsite, trying to capture, even for a brief moment, what the old woodsman effortlessly exhibits. It\'s old, it\'s dated, it\'s a quite gem, a classic in it\'s own right.

Review # 32 was written on 2014-04-30 00:00:00 Wai Lee This slim volume is written with surprising erudition and humility and is frequently humorous and full of the wisdom and confidence that is the fruit of direct experience. Nessmuk's diagnosis of our propensity to over-work and the failure to balance this with restorative recreation (rather than frenzied consumer-driven "vacations"), along with his casual but clear-eyed criticism of wasteful practices (taking more than one needs - be it wood or game) gives the book a subtle moral stance. He advis

Review # 33 was written on 2021-05-15 00:00:00 Brian Dunbar This slim volume is written with surprising erudition and humility and is frequently humorous and full of the wisdom and confidence that is the fruit of direct experience. Nessmuk\'s diagnosis of our propensity to over-work and the failure to balance this with restorative recreation (rather than frenzied consumer-driven \"vacations\"), along with his casual but clear-eyed criticism of wasteful practices (taking more than one needs - be it wood or game) gives the book a subtle moral stance. He advises certain techniques or materials to ensure that camp is safe and comfortable and that campers maximize their leisure in and enjoyment of their surroundings - but it is easy to conclude that the general push towards simplicity builds a sort of ethics in those who practice it (at least, during their stay in the woods) as well. Some of the things he talks about seem amusingly or wistfully outdated (e.g. going \"frogging\" with a piece of red felt on a fishing line) since it is nearly 90 years on from the time of his writing (and many of his woodland treks that he describes were taken 40 years before that). While clever, some of his cooking methods may seem outmoded, and some of his shelters may seem overly-elaborate since we have lost the need or knowledge for many of the skills a person would likely have had in his generation (waterproofing your own cotton using lye?). He also seems to go back and forth either providing excessive detail, or more often insufficient detail depending on the task. That said, there isn\'t anything described that seems foolish or unworkable, and the majority of his advice remains just as helpful and true as it was when he first published it. He also provides plenty of wry anecdotes to explain why you might want to heed his suggestions (usually by highlighting the humorous folly of other campers, hunters, etc. in contrast) which alone make this book a simple pleasure to read.

Review # 34 was written on 2009-03-26 00:00:00 David Jones This book, which is was originally written in 1884, will seem dated to most readers... and not merely because of the writing style. It also describes a kind of camping that is nearly extinct, in part because the backcountry wilderness in which it took place is also all too rare. Many 'modern' campers are so indoctrinated in Leave No Trace principles (whether they know it or not), they would be unable to conceive that the forest could once have been so bent to man's will and for his comfort. Whil

Review # 35 was written on 2021-07-01 00:00:00 Michael Rose This book, which is was originally written in 1884, will seem dated to most readers... and not merely because of the writing style. It also describes a kind of camping that is nearly extinct, in part because the backcountry wilderness in which it took place is also all too rare. Many \'modern\' campers are so indoctrinated in Leave No Trace principles (whether they know it or not), they would be unable to conceive that the forest could once have been so bent to man\'s will and for his comfort. While most backwoods campers would not wish to cut down so many trees as Nessmuk describes, most would appreciate more than one tip or technique that the old backwoodsman details in his book. I discovered an old way of cooking campfire bread that I plan to try, and any fisherman who picks up this book will find a trove of tricks and advice. The most striking thing about this book is its description of a natural world that is long gone, and which was rapidly going even when Nessmuk was writing about it. I wonder if he would be pleased with our National Park System, which was years from being established when Nessmuk died in 1890. No, we really cannot camp exactly like the woodsman of the 1800s, but backpackers and car campers alike can all take away some lessons from this book, which is infused with a lifetime of experience and passion for the outdoors.

Review # 36 was written on 2016-08-19 00:00:00 Rhonda Brown I was looking for a decent book about some survival skills that might become useful in the wilderness but was very disappointed. The outdoor camping skills in this book are very outdated and only cover the very basics. The first two chapters are about what types of clothes to pack. I was very disappointed in this book, but what can I expect from a free kindle download. If you want to read a about wilderness experiences with boys and white haired men that set up camp and go fishing this is the bo

Review # 37 was written on 2014-01-06 00:00:00 Jason Burnett probably more like a two and a half. it was well written and thorough. it was a little dry, but had a lot of useful information for a professional camper. he did relay a couple of incidents but the book was mostly how to prepare camp, how to cook, which foods are most useful. he also had a lot of not to dos. did most of his camping in pa and ny. the Adirondacks ARE awesome. I think Adirondack state park is the biggest state park in the country. don't read unless you are a crazily avid camper or

Review # 38 was written on 2020-04-08 00:00:00 James Laster probably more like a two and a half. it was well written and thorough. it was a little dry, but had a lot of useful information for a professional camper. he did relay a couple of incidents but the book was mostly how to prepare camp, how to cook, which foods are most useful. he also had a lot of not to dos. did most of his camping in pa and ny. the Adirondacks ARE awesome. I think Adirondack state park is the biggest state park in the country. don\'t read unless you are a crazily avid camper or in a reading contest.

Review # 39 was written on 2014-07-20 00:00:00 Chris Dillingham A good book to take a look at how camping was a hundred years ago or more when meals did not come prepackaged and gps didn't exist. Contains the invention of a certain type of canoe that can still be seen in the Smithsonian. I wouldn't recommend buying this version though because it doesn't have any illustrations. So, trust me and get the 99 cent version with illustration so you better understand what the author is going on about. Otherwise it's a good bet you'll get lost with the author's techn

Review # 40 was written on 2015-05-06 00:00:00 Nikolay Motev Very interesting to see an advocate an practitioner of lightweight backpacking from the early 1900s. Didn't even know that was possible (he talks about carrying 26 lbs - including a canoe). But it does depend on things most can't really duplicate these days: cutting down half the forest for warm fires, being really small, lots of work building shelters, etc. Incidentally, it's apparently out of copyright. E.g.

Review # 41 was written on 2015-08-15 00:00:00 Stephen Corak Very interesting to see an advocate an practitioner of lightweight backpacking from the early 1900s. Didn\'t even know that was possible (he talks about carrying 26 lbs - including a canoe). But it does depend on things most can\'t really duplicate these days: cutting down half the forest for warm fires, being really small, lots of work building shelters, etc. Incidentally, it\'s apparently out of copyright. E.g.

Review # 42 was written on 2013-01-06 00:00:00 Barry Elston If you admire nature and the great outdoors at all, this book is where you should start off all the rest of your nature-literature readings. Read Nessmuk before you read John Muir, before you read Aldo Leopold, before you read Edward Abbey; and even before Thoreau, Whitman, and Emerson. You will probably still find that this is still the best of them all.

Review # 43 was written on 2012-06-21 00:00:00 Kiko Paris This is a very fun read. Nessmuk (Sears) is humorous at times as well as informative. Sadly his world has been destroyed by human expansion. Our forests can no longer be roamed freely for weeks on end living off the bounty Mother Nature provides. His lessons are still relevant: although they will require some modification relative to local law.

Review # 44 was written on 2013-04-11 00:00:00 Joseph Penski An absolutely excellent book on the basics of backpacking and being outdoors. Each section was copiously detailed with the general knowledge and more in depth knowledge where needed. The author provided many tertiary resources to continue the learning. In particular, I loved the middle of the book the most. This included the Leave No Trace chapter, Wilderness Travel chapter, and the Weather chapter. I learned the most from them as I was the most ignorant in those areas. I highly recommend this book if you have gone on a few trips or looking to backpack.

Review # 45 was written on 2015-09-21 00:00:00 John Hammack Extremely useful backpacking/camping/wilderness survival book. Small enough to be taken with you when go hiking, but you'll need to keep it from getting wet obviously. Very comprehensive section on wilderness emergencies and injury treatment that was quite useful on a recent wilderness survival course.

Review # 46 was written on 2011-07-30 00:00:00 Zachary Brandies While the book is pretty thorough, I was disappointed that it didn't cover hot-weather backpacking in more detail. There's a lot of emphasis on winter backpacking (which is reasonable since there's so much that's different from typical three-season trips), but high temperature/high humidity trips are only covered in a line or two here and there. Otherwise, this is a great resource.

Review # 47 was written on 2012-03-29 00:00:00 Fred Crouch Nice guide for backpackers. I am new to backpacking and camping and this book is a good reference guide of what i need to know. The book covers skills on all of the basics - picking out your gear/equipment, nutrition, navigation, weather, first aid, etc, etc. I will be adding this book to my pack until i am no longer a newbie.

Review # 48 was written on 2012-12-09 00:00:00 Andrew Baker Excellent backpacking and outdoors skills info by the man who developed Princeton University's outdoor education program (the backpacking freshman orientation week before starting college there. His program became a national model for other colleges.)

Review # 49 was written on 2008-03-29 00:00:00 Philip Dolaway Good reference book. I would recommend for anyone thinking about taking their first backpacking trip. The book covers all the major topics for backpacking. The section on first aid could have been more concise, but would rather have a thorough book than one without any detail.

Review # 50 was written on 2016-01-24 00:00:00 Loretta M. Owen This is the backpacking book that I carry around the most. It can truly be considered a handbook� it�s compact but quite information-packed. (However, I don�t know if any handbook can truly be comprehensive.)

Review # 51 was written on 2019-09-12 00:00:00 Jeffrey Brezovar Pretty good... Filled with info for anyone preparing a trip "Into The Wild..."

Review # 52 was written on 2008-04-04 00:00:00 Brock Tucker Really good skills/basics for camping/backpacking. As I want to camp more often, and have zero skills in the realm this book will be my main resource.

Review # 53 was written on 2010-02-23 00:00:00 Susan Bromm thorough review of backpacking skills. another essential for first time backpackers.

Review # 54 was written on 2010-08-08 00:00:00 Terri Renn Wouldn't have known where to even start my first long distance hike without the knowledge I gleaned from this book. Terrific source and written in a way that makes it not so textbook like and boring.