The hard ground is not the best place to be in the outdoors. Yes, you may be in a tent, but that doesn’t fully protect you from Mother Nature’s numerous perils. Creepy crawlies can squirm their way inside your shelter. Large predators care nothing about the thin fabric barrier and may become dangerously curious. Finally, the elements themselves can be against you with flash flooding, mudslides, and intense winds affecting your shelter’s stability.
Let’s not forget the most common issue: the ground is not incredibly comfortable. The answer to all these issues is found in elevated shelters. Secure and stable, the options below can make your outdoor sleeping time both safe and incredibly comfortable.
8 Elevated Shelters for Your Next Camping Trip
DD Superlight Jungle Hammock
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You don’t need a jungle to enjoy this nature-ready Superlight Jungle Hammock. Constructed of lightweight material, you’ll have an easy carry when trekking deep into the woods. Set-up takes only a few minutes using their detailed instructions. Enjoy insect, rain, and wind protection all through the night or even for a quick daytime nap when fatigue sets in. The hammock fits a single person up to 6’5 “tall and up to 275 pounds. This protective hammock includes a detachable waterproof layer, four internal pockets for storage, and a compression stuff sack.
Specifications
- Fits up to a 6-foot-5-inch person
- Detachable mosquito net
- Breathable double layer
- Four internal pockets
- Natural olive green color
MSRP: $215.00
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Napier Sportz Truck Tent
Get off the ground with this integrated Sportz Truck Tent. This ingenious tent is ideal when camping sites are few and far between. With just a fifteen-minute set-up time, you’ll be getting some shuteye in no time flat. This elevated shelter unit offers two wide windows, ceiling vents, and a rear panel for ventilation. You can access your truck’s interior via the rear cab panel, while its large entry door makes hauling gear inside a breeze. Durable polyester taffeta and Oxford material ensure year after year of reliable use. An included expandable carry bag holds all tent components.
Specifications
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- Comfortably sleeps two adults
- Color-coded pole system for fast assembly
- Large entry door for easy access
- Large, freestanding awning
- Includes an expandable carrying bag
MSRP: $300.00
Tentsile Flite 2-Person Tree Tent
When you want to travel light, but also want protection from nature’s dangers, turn toward the Flite tree Tent. This two-person elevated structure allows a peaceful night’s sleep far above the cold, hard ground. It offers a spacious, sit-up interior, adjustable sleeping bays, a weatherproof design, and fast set-up and breakdown. Furthermore, if you’re going solo, there’s plenty of room inside for gear or equipment. Excellent airflow and a built-in no-see-um insect mesh ensure a restful, non-interrupted slumber.
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Specifications
- Sleeps two adults
- Overall total weight: 10.40 pounds
- Weight limit: 485 pounds
- Adjustable for one or two sleeping bays
- Ideal for minimalist outdoorspeople
MSRP: $399.00
Hawk’s Nest Hammock
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Is it a tent or a hammock? Well, it’s a little bit of both, and one-hundred-percent perfect for a night under the stars. The hammock sets up in just about five minutes, it protects from rain and wind, and is ultra-comfortable for four-season use. Also, the unit is lightweight and can be used on the ground if no attachment points are available. A five-hundred-pound weight limit, a YKK waterproof zipper, and 70D ripstop fabric round out this elevated shelter’s amazing amenities.
Specifications
- Four-season durability and protection
- Fully waterproof rainfly
- Lightweight, under four pounds
- Five-minute set-up time
- Includes a carrying sack
MSRP: $179.00
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Tentsile Stingray 3-Person Tree Tent
Everything about this elevated tent screams comfort for the user. It offers instant weather adaptation, ultimate ventilation and air flow, an extreme waterproof shell, and the pleasure of “floating” on air. Furthermore, the Stingray elevated shelter is as aesthetically pleasing as it is functional, with curved lines and natural color options. The unit attaches to surrounding trees or other structures in minutes and is constructed for many years of reliable use. The package includes the tent, insect mesh, all straps and poles, an underfloor storage net, and a single carrying sack.
Specifications
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- Sleeps three adults
- Quick fifteen-minute set-up
- Weight limit: 880 pounds
- Underfloor storage net
- Convenient, single carrying bag
MSRP: $729.00
Hennessy Hammocks Expedition Zip Hammock
When it comes to a hammock being “just right”, the Expedition Zip is that hammock. Affordability, reliability, and its all-purpose usefulness make this the go-to shelter for many outdoorspeople across the globe. It offers a plethora of goodies, like a structural ridge line for maximum comfort, a 70D catenary rainfly, a heavy-duty, no-fail #10 zipper, and ultra-quick set-up. Furthermore, this unit packs down into an easy-handling stuff sack with printed assembly instructions.
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Specifications
- Convenient zipper closure
- Patented asymmetrical shape
- Weight limit: 250 pounds
- All-purpose, outdoor use
- Easy-to-follow set-up instructions
MSRP: $169.95
Tentsile Safari Stingray 3-Person Tree Tent
Looking for a heavy-duty elevated shelter that will last year after year without fail? Then look no further than the Safari Stingray 3-Person Tree Tent. This engineering marvel offers quick set-up, mega-strong materials, and room for three adults comfortably. Furthermore, you’ll be protected from Mother Nature’s fury with professional UV and waterproof protection. Never worry about ground-level dangers again as you sit and sleep far above. Includes all materials, hardware, storage bags, and easy-to-follow set-up instructions.
Specifications
- Full three-person occupancy
- Set up in less than fifteen minutes
- Professional-grade waterproof protection
- Rated for 3,500 hours of UV protection
- 880-pound capacity
MSRP: $1,159.00
Hennessy Four Season Explorer Zip XL Hammock
When it’s time to sleep, you need comfort, safety, and protection from the elements. The Explorer Zip XL elevated shelter provides all three. This hanging shelter features its ingenious asymmetrical design, providing you with the same sleep experience night after night. Additionally, its multiple amenities include plenty of internal space, durable fabric and straps, and a rain fly that keeps downpours at bay while you sleep. An included stuff sack, mosquito netting, support ropes, and compression sack are all included in the comprehensive package.
Specifications
- Four-season protection
- Weight limit: 300 pounds
- Asymmetrical ultra-comfortable design
- Easy set-up and takedown
- Includes a convenient stiff sack
MSRP: $319.95
