Remember back when you were tarp/tent camping. Just consider you are doing that and it’s the hammock that’s extra. If I know I’ll need to go to ground, I’ll bring a pad instead of a UQ or both if I feel I’m extra strong. I can use the pad in the hammock when trees are available. If I have to go to ground, plastic sheet goes on the ground, then short therm-a-rest pad, then hammock w/bugnet lies on that. Hiking poles hold up the tarp and the hammock’s bugnet attaches also attaches to the poles to lift it off your face.
An issue to keep in mind if you consider the Tensa pole route - I believe they rely on real sturdy anchors. If I’m somewhere where the trees are getting sparse, often the soil is pretty thin too.
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