ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Hammock camping

Imagine you are on an adventure in the forest and you want to sleep there. Now instead of sleeping on the ground, you can use a hammock.

A hammock is like a swing but you can lay down in it like a bed. It's made of a strong fabric that can hold your weight and is tied to two trees. You can also get a tarp (like a big raincoat) to put over the hammock so you don't get wet if it rains.

When camping in a hammock, you have to make sure you tie it tightly to the trees so it won't slip or fall. You also want to pick trees that are strong and healthy, so they won't break or fall down while you're sleeping.

You can also bring a sleeping bag or a blanket to stay warm in the hammock. And because you're off the ground, you don't have to worry about bugs or animals crawling all over you while you sleep.

Overall, hammock camping is a fun and different way to spend a night outdoors.