Rich Schoellhammer, Troop 39, sponsored by Saint Catherine of Siena R.C. Church, Horsham, PA was a guest presenter at the Washington District monthly roundtable. Rich not only demonstrated the basics of hammock camping but passed along ten reasons why everyone should try hammock camping.
10. It's affordable
9. It's lightweight
8. It's packable
7. It's refreshing
6. You can still use your regular sleeping bag and pad
5. It reinforces and supports the Youth Protection guidelines
4. It's "Leave No Trace" friendly
3. It gets you off the rocks, roots, bugs, muck, and slope of the ground
2. It makes camping exciting
1. It's incredibly comfortable
Read more about hammock camping at: www.theultimatehang.com
Learn more about Scouting at: www.BeAScout.org
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