Do I Bring the Hammock?

I’m carrying a small and tightly-curated amount of stuff on my journey Round America with a Duck, and now is the time I’m evaluating each and every thing. (I’ve already pilot-tested a backpack full on a two week stay in a tiny house while WWOOFing on a farm a few months ago.)

In the scheme of serious questions in the world today, this question doesn’t rate. But it’s a question I’m asking myself just the same: Do I bring the hammock?

I love the hammock. I tote it around with me on my bike pretty regularly. It gives me a place for privacy and escape. I can use it as a picnic or body blanket in a pinch. But it’s bulky. And how much use will it really get?

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I’m packing super light. Only essentials. Small question in the scheme of issues in this world, of course, but yes or no to the #hammock while traveling #RoundAmericaWithADuck via #bikes #buses #trains and working on #organicfarms for my new book. Drop a comment! #foryoupage #fyp #booktok #authorsoftiktok
♬ La vie en rose – Instrumental – Laura Sullivan

I have a different one that is made out of a waterproof material. Maybe that one’s lighter. Maybe that one could be used as a tarp as well. Maybe I need to road-test that one a bit.

Decisions, decisions . . .