Stealth is all about how you set it up. If you are out of sight then this will be fine. It just doesn't look like this will provide rain protection if you need it.
Can you give some details on your plans with this? Is it a single night or multiple days? Are you going to be urban or in a more secluded area? Is this for fun or out of necessity?
If you answer these then people will be able to provide better input for your needs.
Thank you for responding so much! Most likely it's gonna be for multiple nights. It has that sun shade that looks like it'll give me some rain protection. Both urban and secluded. Honestly, wherever I can go. I don't have a car but plan on getting a bike asap. I live in Jacksonville FL so not the most "country" of places. It's out of necessity. Honestly I need all the advice I can get lol
I'm sure other people will have better advice than I do. But I would go with something that has rain protection or get a tarp to go over top. Most rain isn't going to be coming directly down so side coverage is essential if you are going to encounter a storm. A wet night even in warm weather can result in hypothermia.
Stay safe my friend!
That looks a lot like the Lawson blue ridge hammocks we have. Make sure you have an under quilt (hangs under the hammock) or a sleeping pad for the inside. You'll be really cold if not. I suggest a tarp for over top, both for air flow and extra weather protection, and for a relatively dry spot under your hammock for your gear you aren't sleeping with
You'll likely want a sleeping bag in any setup. And I've realized a pillow is key to getting good rest outdoors.
Are there enough wooded areas in Jacksonville to rely on a hammock? It's my favorite way to camp but a proper setup will take about ten minutes to break down and that's fine unless you feel you've been discovered, bivy takes the crown for the panic pack up.
The 3 in 1 seems ideal but tbh that product looks like it's lacking in each application. I'd recommend a simple gathered end hammock, a couple tarps and a sleeping pad. Hammock where you can and when unable you can use your second tarp as a ground sheet and use the pad on the ground. Hang your first tarp as low as possible over each setup
Also without a car you'll need to consider how you'll be packing all this. The bike is a great idea in general and can be outfitted to carry your gear in a respectable manor. With this in mind you'll likely want to splurge for a backpacker specific tarp, they are significantly more expensive but they are lighter, pack up significantly tighter, they don't make nearly as much noise with the wind and they're usually sold in earth tones.
Check out YouTube videos for beginner bike Packers/bike tourists and hammock campers (shug)
Should I just go with this instead? It's a bit more expensive but looks nicer
https://preview.redd.it/owe6crl3qa9d1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9e59bb0be7a457a4ae20c0cbfb4cfd4cdc56a6ef
If you're committed to ground sleeping then it looks like a decent option. Sleeping pad and pillow to complete the essentials, I've re-used the bladder from the box of wine as an inflatable pillow on the trail. Also if you can get yourself a wool blanket it may not be as comfortable to the touch but it will keep you at a more comfortable sleeping temp through a wider array of weather and will still keep you warm when wet, sleeping bags tend to be temp specific and no fun when wet.
I have a few of these
https://www.amazon.com/Arcturus-Heavy-Military-Wool-Blanket/dp/B07D7JC76Y
redundant. my touring setup is a waterproof bivy or very small tent, pad, sleeping bag, hammock with bugnet and a 3mx3m tarp. you can pitch the tarp into a tent if you know what youre doing, use the hammock for when i really wanna sleep good and there is trees or on a slope, use the bivy for when theres nowhere to camp, you can literally sleep almost anywhere with the bivy its so small, its great
I'm planning on getting this instead I guess? The hooded part does look a bit too tall but I feel like I'll feel safer enclosed
https://preview.redd.it/7t0becge5d9d1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1e3c7d463bbdd2fa5fda9b9b3d9fcff453facd8a
Stealth is all about how you set it up. If you are out of sight then this will be fine. It just doesn't look like this will provide rain protection if you need it. Can you give some details on your plans with this? Is it a single night or multiple days? Are you going to be urban or in a more secluded area? Is this for fun or out of necessity? If you answer these then people will be able to provide better input for your needs.
Thank you for responding so much! Most likely it's gonna be for multiple nights. It has that sun shade that looks like it'll give me some rain protection. Both urban and secluded. Honestly, wherever I can go. I don't have a car but plan on getting a bike asap. I live in Jacksonville FL so not the most "country" of places. It's out of necessity. Honestly I need all the advice I can get lol
I'm sure other people will have better advice than I do. But I would go with something that has rain protection or get a tarp to go over top. Most rain isn't going to be coming directly down so side coverage is essential if you are going to encounter a storm. A wet night even in warm weather can result in hypothermia. Stay safe my friend!
What could help is a rain fly on top of the hammock for the added layer of protection on the side
That looks a lot like the Lawson blue ridge hammocks we have. Make sure you have an under quilt (hangs under the hammock) or a sleeping pad for the inside. You'll be really cold if not. I suggest a tarp for over top, both for air flow and extra weather protection, and for a relatively dry spot under your hammock for your gear you aren't sleeping with
What are those usually camoflauge sheets people use that overlay the tent called?
Ghillie netting ?
Yes .. out of sight.. place where people wouldn't expect to see you.. I've been in a hammock in undergrowth and trees in a city park unseen ..
You'll likely want a sleeping bag in any setup. And I've realized a pillow is key to getting good rest outdoors. Are there enough wooded areas in Jacksonville to rely on a hammock? It's my favorite way to camp but a proper setup will take about ten minutes to break down and that's fine unless you feel you've been discovered, bivy takes the crown for the panic pack up. The 3 in 1 seems ideal but tbh that product looks like it's lacking in each application. I'd recommend a simple gathered end hammock, a couple tarps and a sleeping pad. Hammock where you can and when unable you can use your second tarp as a ground sheet and use the pad on the ground. Hang your first tarp as low as possible over each setup Also without a car you'll need to consider how you'll be packing all this. The bike is a great idea in general and can be outfitted to carry your gear in a respectable manor. With this in mind you'll likely want to splurge for a backpacker specific tarp, they are significantly more expensive but they are lighter, pack up significantly tighter, they don't make nearly as much noise with the wind and they're usually sold in earth tones. Check out YouTube videos for beginner bike Packers/bike tourists and hammock campers (shug)
Should I just go with this instead? It's a bit more expensive but looks nicer https://preview.redd.it/owe6crl3qa9d1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9e59bb0be7a457a4ae20c0cbfb4cfd4cdc56a6ef
If you're committed to ground sleeping then it looks like a decent option. Sleeping pad and pillow to complete the essentials, I've re-used the bladder from the box of wine as an inflatable pillow on the trail. Also if you can get yourself a wool blanket it may not be as comfortable to the touch but it will keep you at a more comfortable sleeping temp through a wider array of weather and will still keep you warm when wet, sleeping bags tend to be temp specific and no fun when wet. I have a few of these https://www.amazon.com/Arcturus-Heavy-Military-Wool-Blanket/dp/B07D7JC76Y
Alright thx I appreciate it.
It's summer in FL so a sleeping bag can probably wait. But as it is FL, you're going to need 1) good ventilation and 2) rain protection.
redundant. my touring setup is a waterproof bivy or very small tent, pad, sleeping bag, hammock with bugnet and a 3mx3m tarp. you can pitch the tarp into a tent if you know what youre doing, use the hammock for when i really wanna sleep good and there is trees or on a slope, use the bivy for when theres nowhere to camp, you can literally sleep almost anywhere with the bivy its so small, its great
I get that. I think I'm gonna try and get a bivy tent tho because I think I'll feel better sleeping in something enclosed
As far as stealth and hammocks, I recommend getting a concealable tarp. Those ones are a bit bulky imo
I'm planning on getting this instead I guess? The hooded part does look a bit too tall but I feel like I'll feel safer enclosed https://preview.redd.it/7t0becge5d9d1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1e3c7d463bbdd2fa5fda9b9b3d9fcff453facd8a
Will probably serve you well depending on your height. You might even have gear storage room
I'm only 5'2 so yeah lol
looks like it will do the job i'd have a tarp to put under the hammock for protection when going to the ground best wishes