Hi. I've never had a hammock setup before so here's is what I need advice with.
I have Ankylosing Spondilitis which in lamens terms is a form of Rheumetoid Arthritis that affects the hips/spinal cord. AKA, tons of pain and hard to sleep. At home I sleep in an adjustable bed with a memory foam matress. I have heard that a Hammock works well for people with similar conditions as myself.
I looked at the Amok Draumr which initially looked ideal for me with it's adjustable seating position but I read that people with similar back pain did not like it. So I am considiering a regular hammock now. I like the look of the Clark NX-270 and TX-270. Being in Canada I want a setup for cold weather. What I like about the Clark from Dutchware is the poles that keep the netting aware from your face.
I also looked at some hot shelters like the Pomoly Lonewolf 902. Looks ideal for the cold weather.
I would also like the option of using a stand if for example no trees are available such as on a campground site. The Tensa 4 looks good but I don't think you could use the hot shelter with it. Would the Tensa Trekking trees work with a hot shelter?
I am also considering a hot tent from Russian Bear for over $2000, plus cots. But those are 95lbs and not as packable if I want to bring it with me on the Kayak.
Questions I have:
With my medical condition would you recommend a Hammock at all? How about the 90 degree Draumr design? Should I just stick to a tent with cots.
Can a hot shelter be rigged up with no trees somehow? Would Tensa Trekking trees work?
Should I just get a 4-season tarp and use under and top quilts and forget about a hot shelter?
Weight is not an issue. Will be in the car, but would like the option of transporting with a Kayak so size/weight is of concern but it's not critical since I will not be hiking with the hammok.
Thanks for any guidance.
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