Reasons you've been forced to the ground...?

[Roid Rage]

Hiking above the tree line, new to hammock camping don't think I'll be able to use my hammock above 10,000 ft DSC01156.jpg

[Mindbender]

Depends on where you're camping. I did the JMT with a hammock and camped at Lake Virginia (10,300'), Evolution Lake (10,850'), and Arrowhead Lake (10,360'). Usually camped 1-2 miles from a pass so I could hit those early in the morning.Attachment 143582Attachment 143583Attachment 143584Attachment 143585

Only grounded at Guitar Lake (11,460').

#jmt2018 is my goal. I appreciate the post. Not to derail too much but did you bring a pad in addition to the UQ? I'm considering forgoing the UQ entirely just to save weight in case I need to go to the ground.

[Miguel]

1. One time my whoopie sling slipped off the MSH.

2. One time I went to sit on my hammock and overshot it and landed on the ground.

Both were easily remedied and I was hanging again in no time! Just say NO to ground sleeping!

Sorry, I know that's not what you were looking for. It's a legitimate concern on a thru.

There are several people who hiked the whole way with a hammock, some even on these forums. Hopefully one or more will chime in. Good luck!

Glad I wasn't drinking coffee when I read #2!

[Miguel]

When the tree broke during my AT hike. It landed about a foot from my head!

[natemeister]

I did not bring a pad, just a Loco Libre 10 UQ and a EE Revelation 10 TQ.
I saw another hammock camper with a pad and I myself own a Thermarest Xtherm Long Max, for use specifically in my hammock, but figured if I'm doing the hammock camping thing, I'm going all in
You can visually see where the tree line ends and if you read topo maps properly, you can figure if you need to stop and set up camp or move onward.