Thanx Te-Wa for the help, and oddly enough, I just read your article. Hammocks are a great route, if you haven't already been geared up otherwise. It seems my best bet would be to bite the bullet, get a nice insulated pad, allow her to use it, and pitch the tent I already have. One of your hammocks ...

Hey there AZ! I'm looking to take a friend somewhere to camp on during the new moon, January 4th. We're both fit and athletic individuals, so don't mind hiking too far. I'm new to camping in this area, but have all the necessary gear (a roomy 2 person tent, 20*bag, sleeping pad, cookware) to spend a...