My take on the whole 'ultralight tent vs. hammock' thing for the PNW
Everyone on the trail last year near Mount Rainier was pushing hammocks for the weight savings, but I stuck with my old 3-pound Big Agnes tent. The constant damp and lack of good trees in some spots made the tent the clear winner for me, even with the extra weight. Has anyone else found the hammock hype doesn't match the reality in certain places?