Perhaps the primary advantage of hammock camping is carrying less gear. A camping hammock that packs down to the size of a grapefruit can replace a tent, sleeping bag and sleeping pad in one fell ...

Camping aficionados know an outdoor escape is the perfect detox to office life. Plus, it's a great reset from your regular gym routine, offering plenty of opportunity for physical activity that feels ...

The beach was a postcard-perfect scene. Acres of pristine sand, azure blue water and a blazing hot sun above. My wife and I were vacationing on the Pacific island of Samoa, and our small beachfront ...

Unless camping out in a bell tent, trailer tent, or yurt, we tend to sacrifice comfort when we go camping. When I’m scrimping on weight, I use a rolled-up sweater inside my sleeping bag pouch as a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It’s also worth a mention that hammock camping isn’t for everyone. No matter what hammock you’re using, ...

Camping gear startup TravelBird has come up with ZeroG ultra-light hammock tent that packs into a pocket-sized bag.

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. In theory, a hammock is a simple thing: a piece of fabric suspended ...

Getting outside is free, but camping gear is not. Although camping can be an affordable vacation, expensive equipment puts it out of reach for some Michiganders. To lower this barrier to the great ...