4 Day Trip to Cumberland Island, GA

[laneef]

Just got back from my first trip with the new setup. Cumberland Island is magical in itself, but stealth hanging in some of these locations was just amazing. Got a sunrise view overlooking the dunes and beach on one morning.

The first night's setup. Poured and the ProFly kept me dry, which I was not optimistic about after reading reviews.


Another view of the same setup. Just ran some shock cord underneath the tarp ridgeline to clip my "misc" bag to for the night.


The communal hammock tarp we used for the other two who didn't have rainflys and also to cook and hang out in during the downpours.


Probably my favorite hang of the trip. Tucked into the trees overlooking the dunes and beach.




Hiked west to the marsh/intracoastal waterway side and took a nice hammock break.


Not hammock pics, but had to show y'all a little bit of what the island has to offer!




I was very excited to test the new suspension system and tarp, and everything worked great. Definitely a good beginner setup. I'm now going to shift my focus to ultralight, first with a cuben tarp, then UL hammock. Still can't decide whether to risk sewing my own tarp or just be safe and buy one online. Anyway, hope y'all enjoyed the pics, and definitely check Cumberland out if you're ever down this way!

[nbmorton]

Looks like a great trip, thanks for sharing....

[raiffnuke]

Looks like fun. Thanks for posting.

[FireInMyBones]

My first trip to Cumberland Is. was in 8th grade. We came down to Driftwood Nature Center on St. Simmons and spent two nights there learning about the coastal environment through experiential learning. We took a day trip over to Cumberland and I fell in love with the natural beauty. I really plan on going back some day. Your trip report and pictures just confirmed that.

Question: How are the water sources on the island? Did you bring your own or use what you found. It's been a while since I was there and I never thought to look back then.

[Shug]

Whoooooo Buddy.....looks like a big ol' time with friends and sand!
Shug

[laneef]

My first trip to Cumberland Is. was in 8th grade. We came down to Driftwood Nature Center on St. Simmons and spent two nights there learning about the coastal environment through experiential learning. We took a day trip over to Cumberland and I fell in love with the natural beauty. I really plan on going back some day. Your trip report and pictures just confirmed that.

Question: How are the water sources on the island? Did you bring your own or use what you found. It's been a while since I was there and I never thought to look back then.

There are a few water sources scattered around the island at various campsites, but you have to treat the water. We just brought two liters each and were able to fill up just about every day. There are also many ponds in the interior of the island if you ever find yourself away from the provided water sources and have a filter. I've been 5 times and never had an issue with water though, so that should not be a big worry in the planning.

[eflat7]

I have been there on a few 3 day trips. I absolutely love that place. It's almost impossible to take a bad picture there! Thanks for sharing!

[FireInMyBones]

There are a few water sources scattered around the island at various campsites, but you have to treat the water. We just brought two liters each and were able to fill up just about every day. There are also many ponds in the interior of the island if you ever find yourself away from the provided water sources and have a filter. I've been 5 times and never had an issue with water though, so that should not be a big worry in the planning.

Thank you. That's a big help.

[JaxHiker]

Nice report! I do like CI and hope to make it back when it gets cooler. My buddies go every Jan but I had the FL hang the following week so I skipped it.

[Acer]

Very nice!