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Savage Voyageur
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I just spread my Duluth pack on the ground for a nice rug for stepping on. My CCS 12’x10’ tarp gives me plenty of dry area under my tarp. Never have had an issue. Just brush the pack off and go.
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jcavenagh
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A1t2o: "A piece of Tyvek with some rocks to hold it in place."
Ditto
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RickyBHangin
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I use a DD hammock magic carpet. Works great and packs small. Magic Carpet
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OCDave
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Tyvek; my piece is about is about 5' x 7'. It is bigger than I need but I like the extra size and it doubles as a foot print for my TarpTent Stratospire 2 when I need to sleep on the ground. I carry the tyvek in an external pocket on my pack and spread it out any time I need a ground cloth, picnic blanket, foot mat, etc.
I gave my first piece of Tyvek to a fellow hiker about a decade ago. I have been using my current piece for the past 10 years. It doesn't wear out.
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Sparkeh
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Tyvek
Here is a trick to make the tyvek quiet because fresh tyvek is very loud when moving it about. Put it in the washing machine with cold water for a cycle then tumble dry with some tennis balls.
Makes it soft and quiet.
If they make a colored tyvek I would get that because the normal white gets stained from dirt, leaves and such.
I have also used this method to make an emergency bivy sack for my winter sleeping bag with tyvek and double sided carpet tape.
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moray
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I use the footprint from my Big Agnes tent. It’s light weight and easy to stake out.
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TomT
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I’ve used an old pack liner. It’s very thick somewhat clear plastic that I cut into a rectangle. It works great, cleans easily and very light. If I had to guess I would say it’s 5 or 6 mil plastic. And then I put rocks on the corners. My 2 packs on top hold the back of the sheet down so usually 2 rocks is all I use.
I also habe an old Sierra West rain poncho from the early 80s to cover things if need be. This poncho has many uses. I store firewood under it, I can line the bottom of the canoe when out gathering wood and it can carry a bunch of sticks, wood etc. from canoe to campsite.
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scotttimm
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Nothing goes under my hammock, because I don't want to pee on any of my stuff during the night...which, in my mind, is one of the top 3 perks of sleeping in a hammock, lol. Strategic shoe placement is important!
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Tony
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Just a piece of plastic and a foot mat that someone left at the hockey rink.
Tony
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BearWhisperer
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scotttimm: "Nothing goes under my hammock, because I don't want to pee on any of my stuff during the night...which, in my mind, is one of the top 3 perks of sleeping in a hammock, lol. Strategic shoe placement is important!"
Now this here is the real pro-tip!
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YaMarVa
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Tony: "
Just a piece of plastic and a foot mat that someone left at the hockey rink.
Tony"
Go Bears!
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hernfiry
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scotttimm: "Nothing goes under my hammock, because I don't want to pee on any of my stuff during the night...which, in my mind, is one of the top 3 perks of sleeping in a hammock, lol. Strategic shoe placement is important!"
I figured this out on the last few trips and it's amazing. I put all my gear slightly "forward" underneath on one side and then roll to the other and pee out when I need to. The downhill side, of course :)
All because I was too lazy to get up and go, and 3am me thought: "well, this is worth a try..."
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ryjanssen
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+1 for using my pack and camp chair.
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A1t2o
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A piece of Tyvek with some rocks to hold it in place.
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BearWhisperer
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Hello fellow tree hangers. I am attempting my first trip to the BW in a hammock and I have not yet found a good solution for a footprint or floor mat to go underneath the hammock. I could just cut up a small tarp, but I wanted to see if any of you hammock veterans have a better suggestion.
Thanks!
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bhouse46
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pee bottle and yes keep gear clear of a dumping point. I use a plastic bird feed sack and use my camp chair as a night stand.
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scotttimm
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hernfiry: "scotttimm: "Nothing goes under my hammock, because I don't want to pee on any of my stuff during the night...which, in my mind, is one of the top 3 perks of sleeping in a hammock, lol. Strategic shoe placement is important!"
I figured this out on the last few trips and it's amazing. I put all my gear slightly "forward" underneath on one side and then roll to the other and pee out when I need to. The downhill side, of course :)
All because I was too lazy to get up and go, and 3am me thought: "well, this is worth a try...""
Try doing it with a bottom-entry Hennessy Hammock. It takes some real mental gymnastics to convince yourself the entry is open and you're not peeing in your bed.
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BearWhisperer
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Thank you for all of the replies, everyone!
I ended up going with the Joey Sling by Kammok so I can keep a few items up off of the ground, in the event of heavy rains (early June trip).
Link below.
https://www.rei.com/product/149623/kammok-joey-gear-sling
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MarshallPrime
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Rock? Maybe pine needles if im lucky.
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naturboy12
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So far- pine needles, dirt, leaves, and the occasional stray pine cone. I'm not yet convinced I need anything more.
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BearWhisperer
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Thank you, everyone!
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Tryin
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I got one of these free with a pad purchase. I use it for my hammock, a tablecloth, a cover for a clothes line, whatever. Packs up small enough to go in a day pack for emergencies.
https://klymit.gathroutdoors.com/products/roamer-throw-tarp
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shouldertripper
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Pet palace
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mgraber
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A1t2o: "A piece of Tyvek with some rocks to hold it in place."
Same here.
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unshavenman
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BearWhisperer: "Thank you for all of the replies, everyone!
I ended up going with the Joey Sling by Kammok so I can keep a few items up off of the ground, in the event of heavy rains (early June trip).
Link below.
https://www.rei.com/product/149623/kammok-joey-gear-sling"
Sounds good, but be sure to also bring a ground cloth as well to have under your hammock so you can dress/undress while standing on it instead of the bare ground. This will help in keeping dirt/pine needles/etc. out of your hammock when you get in. I bring a 3'x4' pieces of sil-nylon. It packs very small and is pretty waterproof.
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pleflar
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Onewind sells a water resistant footprint that can be zipped up to store gear. I bought one a few months ago but haven't had the chance to properly test it yet. Will be taking it to the BWCAW in June but I can't attest to its functionality.
onewind footprint
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