Damn good list. All I can thinks is to put some emphasis on a few things. I was absolute newbie to overlanding or even camping remotely. I’ve had 3 trips now and love it and still learning a lot on every trip.
1). Underquilt- made the biggest difference to keeping warm at night. I didn’t have my first trip and won’t hammock camp again without! Get one if you don’t have. I don’t have a pad, might make a big difference as well, but I can’t say. Also never used a pillow, I just use a sweatshirt balled up.
2) Frozen water/drinks. Keeps things cold way after ice melts. Definite suggestion.
3). Any food you bring that’s freezable, feeeze it if not eating first night. It will thaw. If you can bring two coolers, plan it so you don’t have to open second until until later on trip.
4) I have bad luck with ziplocks unless
double bagging. Stuff never seems to get out but water always seems to get in. Might just be me.
5)Too much beer makes hammock entry difficult. I’m gonna blame @TripleB for that just because. But seriously, make sure you cover your food and water needs before beer.
6) Don’t spend a bunch of money without asking for suggestions first. We have all made some bad purchases and learned from them. Let our mistakes save you $$. For example, I bought a jet boil and there are much cheaper options. I am on my second hammock, still not sure I like it. I started with a tarp for a rain cover. Worked just as good if not better than an actual rain fly.
Can’t wait to ride and overland with some new and old faces! @Hondasxs is a great guide.
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