First Hammock outing

**redbank** · 09-08-2009, 20:49

Decided to try out the hammock on Lake Murray this weekend! First hammock campout for me and Big Canoe! we took my son and his 2 and hiked down to Sandy Beach (Bundrick Island) on Lake Murray. It was a blast! Did learn you need more than 2 stakeouts on the tarp when the lake wind picks up. Getting pummeled by the tarp at 3 am is a rude awakening! the boys had to ground dwell this time, which made none of the 3 real happy. Kept it simple, hotdogs and s'mores over an open fire. My buddy's 6 year old said it best on Monday morning..."Can we do this every weekend!"

ps: tried out my new dutch clips and the worked great! Instead of sewing them on, I put a thin o-ring around the strap near the clip to keep it from falling off when handling. Don't know if it was neccesary though. Found out 16' straps are a little long for many applications!

**Knotty** · 09-09-2009, 16:16

You gave the kids a wonderful gift and of course had fun yourself. Time to get them some hammocks!

Nice sunrise/set?

**Shug** · 09-10-2009, 08:46

That is a right goodie........
Shug

**Terry_Dodson** · 09-13-2009, 09:29

Sounds like yall had a lot of fun. How big is that island area?

**Hawk-eye** · 09-13-2009, 09:44

Sounds like someone will be buying or making new hammocks soon! Great memories with their dads ... most excellent.

**Perkolady** · 09-13-2009, 15:02

Originally Posted by redbank

My buddy's 6 year old said it best on Monday morning..."Can we do this every weekend!"

Man, that's GREAT !

Glad you had a good time !

**redbank** · 09-14-2009, 18:38

The entire island is 100+ acres. There are pretty much 3 distinct beach areas where people swim, party, camp. We camped at the most prominent jut out into the main lake this time.