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When it comes to backpacking, weight is everything. The lighter your pack, the further you’ll be able to travel, and the more comfortable you’ll be. When it comes to backpacking hammocks, your biggest decision will be choosing between two sizes - single or double-wide. Here are our suggestions for the best ultralight backpacking hammock tents...

Testing out our T-Mini Hammock at about 5 feet, and our Tentsile Connect at about 10 feet up for May Long Weekend on a friend's private land next to the river. In the morning we’d wake up to the river flowing passed us, and behind us, at night the Aurora Borealis made a few appearances

Packing efficiently and strategically is the first step towards a successful and stress-free camping getaway. Fancy gadgets and unnecessary luxuries just get in the way and distract you from why you’re going out into nature in the first place. To keep things simple, only pack...

Hammocks have come a long way since the traditional roped and netted variety that required you to master the art of tying multiple kinds of knots. Hammock straps, on the other hand, are a quick and easy alternative that...

Tentsile's offer such a unique camping experience that it's wonderful when customers are more encouraged to explore the outdoors a little more thanks to using our tents.

Here's what one of our customers had to say about his recent camping trip.

A hammock is a must-have item in any serious camping kit. For some, a hammock beats sleeping in a tent and is a lighter and more convenient backpacking shelter option. When choosing the best hammock for your outdoor adventure, you’ll want to consider...

Hammocks are known and loved the world over, thanks to their comfort, portability, and the flexibility to let you sleep outside. But what about their versatility? Are hammocks only good for slinging up outside, between two trees? No way, they're capable of so much more.

By now, you've probably seen at least a couple of attractive photos of indoor hammocks swarming the internet. It’s completely possible to recreate that scene with your own hammock. And it's easier than you might imagine!

Do you know how to tie a rope knot? What rope knots do you currently have in your repertoire? Having some knots down in your mental toolkit will immediately make hammock camping easier and safer!

A hammock tarp (or rainfly) is for campers who wish to lounge comfortably in the brilliance of the fresh, wilderness air...without being exposed to the uncomfortable aspects of the elements. Many trekkers wish to use their hammocks year-round—rain or shine. A simple solution to implementing year-round hammock camping is to keep a hammock tarp on hand.