portable hammock<\/a>.\u00a0 Once I\u00a0found this little gem and began bringing it along on camping trips, my experiences in the great outdoors have been enormously improved.\u00a0 Light enough to carry and compact enough to fit into most tents, the portable hammock allows me to sleep (or nap) comfortably and wake feeling completely refreshed.<\/p>\nThe benefit of portable hammocks is that they go anywhere.\u00a0 So, if camping is not your preference, you can still take it with you on your next fishing trip, hiking excursion, or backyard relaxation adventure.\u00a0 Take it from me, “roughing it” to the point of discomfort is not a requirement for camping or any other outdoor activity.\u00a0 Adding a component of comfort, such as a portable hammock,\u00a0to your collection of\u00a0gear will allow you to enjoy your outdoor experiences more fully and more often.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
June is National Camping Month!\u00a0\u00a0What kind of camper are you?\u00a0 A beach camper?\u00a0 A national\u00a0or state park camper?\u00a0 A backyard camper?\u00a0 A find-an-empty-spot-in-the-woods-and-raise-the-tent camper?\u00a0\u00a0No matter where you like to camp, it’s safe to say that not every camper enjoys the “roughing it” aspect of camping, including yours-truly. Don’t get me wrong, I like searching for the ideal scenic camping spot,\u00a0exploring nearby trails, and staying up … Continue reading Portable Hammocks Make Happy Campers<\/span> »<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[3,12,16,18],"tags":[61,420,421],"class_list":["post-1673","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-backyard-fun","category-innovative-solutions","category-outdoor-living-spaces-2","category-portable-fun","tag-camping","tag-portable-hammock","tag-portable-hammocks"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2Nnyf-qZ","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":2022,"url":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/comfortable-camping-means-family-fun\/","url_meta":{"origin":1673,"position":0},"title":"Comfortable Camping Means Family Fun","author":"Trey Collier","date":"March 22, 2012","format":false,"excerpt":"Camping is a great way to get your family out of the house for some fresh air, relaxation, and bonding. 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Enter the portable hammock<\/a>.\u00a0 Once I\u00a0found this little gem and began bringing it along on camping trips, my experiences in the great outdoors have been enormously improved.\u00a0 Light enough to carry and compact enough to fit into most tents, the portable hammock allows me to sleep (or nap) comfortably and wake feeling completely refreshed.<\/p>\n