Where do you hang your pack?

**SteelerNation** · 03-08-2011, 20:37

Just wondering where everyone hangs their pack when they go to bed at night. The logical place to me seems to be hanging off one of the hammock ends, which keeps it off of the ground and under the tarp edges.

The thing is, when the pack isn't completely empty, I'm wondering if the weight that far to the outside is causing the hammock to lay differently. It kind of feels like it's making a difference, but I don't know if it really is or if it is my over-active imagination. . .

So, I'm asking all of you smart folks out there, is it me or is it science?

SN

**Dave41079** · 03-08-2011, 20:42

I usually hang it from a nearby tree, preferably the one my hammock is strapped to. If I think it might rain, I put my poncho over the outside of it. This is if I have things inside it...which I typically do. If it were empty, then I'd hang it from the end of the hammock or maybe even put it under my legs. I use a Jam which is frameless, and I took the foam sheet out of it as well, so it's basically a sack with straps.

**angrysparrow** · 03-08-2011, 20:52

When not using a bug net, I hang my pack from the ridgeline at about knee level and let it dangle off the side of the hammock that is opposite of the asym I'm laying on. It's easily reachable, while still being under the tarp and off the ground.

Hanging your pack from one end of the hammock should be fine. It will affect the angle of the suspension when the hammock is empty, but unless it is really heavy shouldn't adversely affect the lay when you get in it.

**Trout** · 03-08-2011, 21:05

Why hang a pack? What has it done to you? :P

Use it as a pillow in the hammock or insulation for the feet.

**The RidgeRunner** · 03-08-2011, 21:20

I usually strap my pack to a tree my hammock and tarp are on using the waist belt and sternum strap. If it's raining, i either put my pack cover on or i lash a tripod together quick and hang it off that under the tarp. I have also been known, on occasion, to put it in the garbage bag i use as a liner. I've left it in the shelter i was camping next to also.

Most of the time it's strapped to the tree.

**Redoleary** · 03-08-2011, 21:22

I usually hang it from my suspension at the hammock head end.

**SteelerNation** · 03-08-2011, 21:22

Originally Posted by angrysparrow

When not using a bug net, I hang my pack from the ridgeline at about knee level and let it dangle off the side of the hammock that is opposite of the asym I'm laying on. It's easily reachable, while still being under the tarp and off the ground.

So, the tautness of the ridgeline keeps it from changing the hang angle?

Why hang a pack? What has it done to you? :P

**Dain Bramage** · 03-09-2011, 02:18

I have my Sherpa stand next to my hammock and hold the pack, just in case I need anything out of it.

**Lepmeister** · 03-09-2011, 06:06

You have me thinking now!

A tripod is good so you can have it under the tarp and right where you want it.

Hanging from the head end could help with the "hang the foot end higher" bit.

From a tree nearby has worked, cover if rain around.

Off the ridge line is a good one, does it tighten the ridge line and then effect the possible diagonal position? I may try this is it would be great to have it right there.

**Bomber** · 03-09-2011, 06:33

If i'm using a small day pack, i just clip it to the ridgeline - anything bigger usually gets clipped into the dutchbiners. It doesn't seem to affect the lay once in the hammock.....