Video 8.5 minutes.
My opinions...
He starts out saying that one of the biggest, most popular reasons people use a hammock is mobility issues and back pain.
While this is a reason for some, I hear more about comfort, and far better than laying on a matt on the ground for a lot of people. Also, not having to craw in and out of a tent, especially if there's rain, mud or snow. Not worry if your tent floor might have a pin hole or leaking seam.
At 2:50 "Hammocks over the years have become less popular. Spending a lot of time on the AT, it has been years since I have seen one."
I disagree.
At 3:15, "Not for cold, has a very narrow window of use."
Not true.
"Tent lighter."
Yes, it can be, but not as much as he makes it out to be. And, you have to factor in the superior sleep that many people get in a hammock. Not everyone's body allows them to sleep well on the ground, even with a thick, insulated air mat.
5:10, "No good place to store gear."
There are lots of options for storing and protecting gear.
5:20, "Not easy to reach stove like in a tent."
Not true.
5:40, "In NC the woods are very thick and finding a place to set up can be extremely difficult."
Rarely has this been the case.
6:10, "Staying warm can be extremely difficult."
Not true.
6:50, "Very limited space shelter"
Depends on your tarp, hammock and storage options.
7:07, "No where to put small stuff, phones, chargers, etc."
There are a variety of options for keeping the small stuff handy.
7:20, "These pros and cons are causing hammocks to become less and less popular. A fact. A fact."
Not what I am seeing.
It seems to me that many cottage gear companies are struggling to meet demands.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ahJXM9-DCA
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