Hammock Camping 101

Hammock Camping 101http://theultimatehang.com/hammock-camping-101/

The Ultimate Hang

All of this material is pretty much lifted straight from Derek Hansen’s site: http://theultimatehang.com

You should buy his book! It’s the best way to get started

These slides are meant as a way to walk some friends through how to get started.

Why hammock camp?

Hammocks are comfortable

Hammocks are lighter than tents

Hammocks are quick and easy to setup

Hammocks are less expensive than tents

Sleep on the Diagonal

Banana Back

Shoulder Squeeze

Calf Pressure

It’s more complicated than it seems

Hammock

Suspension

Insulation

Weather Protection

Bug Protection

Gathered Ends

What could be simpler?

Fancy Nylon

Table cloths

Whip the ends

Bridge

Spreader Bars

Suspension

Lots of choices

Use 1” “tree saver” straps

Cinch Buckles

Insulation

Sleeping Pads

Underquilts

Pods

Bug Nets

Integrated Bug Nets

Cocoon Nets

A la cartCinch buckles & Straps - $25

Carbines - $12

Tablecloth - $20

Warbonnet “Edge” tarp - $85 (DIY $40)

Warbonnet Travel Net - $65 (DIY $20)

Reflectix DIY sleeping pad - $5

Total: $122 - $212

Hennessy Hammock

Diamond fly

Integrated bug net

Basic suspension

No insulation

$100 - $250