What do you call hammock camping without a tarp?

[1azarus]

...so, really, I would argue that the last thing that tenters have over hammock campers is that they can claim the coolness factor of "cowboy camping" just by leaving the tent in the pack. Shouldn't there be a similar value-laden term for hammockers who leave the tarp in the side pocket?

[Feral Bill]

Tropicamping?

[nsherry61]

...so, really, I would argue that the last thing that tenters have over hammock campers is that they can claim the coolness factor of "cowboy camping" just by leaving the tent in the pack. Shouldn't there be a similar value-laden term for hammockers who leave the tarp in the side pocket?

I always thought cowboys were throwbacks to the age of canvas and cast iron. I don't think "cowboy camping" is a cool term at all.

I grew up backpacking and "sleeping under the stars". Of course, that might be because my dad was a cowboy and "sleeping under the stars" was what he valued instead of some fantasy movie throwback term.

FWIW: The term "sleeping under the stars" is gear independent and widely used by outdoor people that didn't spend their life fantasizing about TV cowboys, but instead lived outside. I actually never heard the term "cowboy camping" until I started reading long-distance hiking forums.

[OCDave]

Whatever gets you through the night

[Just Bill]

I have heard it called 'sleeping topless' by some.

Cowboy camping simply refers to using a bedroll type system rather than a shelter. Can't recall who coined the term but I recall reading it years before the Kewl Kids of Kamping took it up.
Much like stealth camping it's a misused or re-appropriated term. But this is supposed to be the humor forum so....

Bear's call it a 'soft shell taco'.


PS-
Dearest Steven;
This is currently my 'shop'. Someplace in the pile of things are several cases formerly containing beer which are now filled with over 80 gathered end hammocks.
A few of which are still eventually destined to end up in your possession.

Of minor interest to I'm Scotty; many of the cases contained Zombie Dust which is now firmly and prominently in the possession of my omentum.
One thing led to another including two moves of said boxes and I never got the chance to cull through and pick a few for you.
Unfortunately there remains a large proliferation of architects who can't read their prints and engineers who can't build things so the day job continues to require copious amounts of liars with a high school diploma to sort things out. One of these days...

Yer tearably busy but not fergetful pal,

Bill

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[imscotty]

Pirate camping... does not get much cooler than that.

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And speaking of pirates... good to hear from you Bill

[Just Bill]

Yar .

[rocketsocks]

Topless o’corse! Not legal in all states

[Sarcasm the elf]

Bird-bathing?

[devoidapop]

One morning at Roan High Knob I got my stuff together and headed out before dawn because I was freezing my butt off in my hammock. It was a windy, cold, and drizzly April morning. I walked past a hiker snoring away in his/her hammock with no tarp and no visible bottom insulation. If you're gonna be dumb, you better be tough.

[Dogwood]

Elevated cowboy camping?

[Dogwood]

This is currently my 'shop'.

Bill

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Auditioning pic for Storage Wars?

[1azarus]

I have heard it called 'sleeping topless' by some.

Cowboy camping simply refers to using a bedroll type system rather than a shelter. Can't recall who coined the term but I recall reading it years before the Kewl Kids of Kamping took it up.
Much like stealth camping it's a misused or re-appropriated term. But this is supposed to be the humor forum so....

Bear's call it a 'soft shell taco'.


PS-
Dearest Steven;
This is currently my 'shop'. Someplace in the pile of things are several cases formerly containing beer which are now filled with over 80 gathered end hammocks.
A few of which are still eventually destined to end up in your possession.

Of minor interest to I'm Scotty; many of the cases contained Zombie Dust which is now firmly and prominently in the possession of my omentum.
One thing led to another including two moves of said boxes and I never got the chance to cull through and pick a few for you.
Unfortunately there remains a large proliferation of architects who can't read their prints and engineers who can't build things so the day job continues to require copious amounts of liars with a high school diploma to sort things out. One of these days...

Yer tearably busy but not fergetful pal,

Bill

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...you better trade that saw in for a sewing machine!

[D2maine]

awesome...

[Starchild]

Hangin' low?

[BuckeyeBill]

A very comfortable and content sleeper.

[Just Bill]

...you better trade that saw in for a sewing machine!

The Juki is patiently waiting under a blanket in it's future home, but tile saw will see more action than the sewing machine this month for sure.
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Hopefully doing the last rehab house for some time... my wife has been much more involved in this one though!
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Probably still a good year away from parking the tools and using the sewing machine full time though, I have a feeling that ain't going to ever happen completely.

But hopefully I can be done with this stuff....
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So What do you call Hammock Camping without a tarp?
Just Bill after an 18 hour day.

[Just Bill]

Auditioning pic for Storage Wars?

Wait until you see how I integrate that hot wheels track into a hammock!

You might like my twist up cedar tent poles too but I doubt the wood working shop will be fired up again anytime soon... too bad they already wrapped lord of the rings.
Woulda been nice to whittle sticks in NZ and hit the Te' Araroa.
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[Deadeye]

Whatever gets you through the night

It's alright, alright...

[Dogwood]

Is that an architectural blueprint on the wall?