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Abstract
Hammock camping is dramatically expanding along the Appalachian Trail and raising both questions and concerns among Trail land managers, club members, and backpackers. This article examines some of the advantages and disadvantages of hammock camping, including resource and social impacts. Some Leave No Trace hammock camping practices are included for those using hammocks at well-established campsites and when "pristine-site" camping.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | The swing of it: Hammock camping |
| Series title | A.T. Journeys |
| Volume | Spring 2016 |
| Year Published | 2016 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Appalachian Trail Conservancy |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 7 p. |
| First page | 12 |
| Last page | 18 |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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