Results 1 to 4 of 4
  1. #1
    Senior Member digitizer101's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    St Louis, MO
    Hammock
    Gathered End
    Tarp
    Still Looking
    Insulation
    DIY Down UQ
    Suspension
    Whoopie Sling
    Posts
    178
    Images
    38

    Well I did my first offical hammock trip

    I just finished my first hammock trip and have a few questions for everyone, but first I want to say I really enjoyed the trip and am looking forward to doing more.

    First question is about the levelness of the hammock. Is it important that the tree straps or level with each other? I was slipping to one end of the hammock all night long.

    Second question I felt as if the sides of the hammock were crushing in on me all night this could be related to the first issue not sure.

    And third I have seen the ridge line tied completely separate from the rest of the hammock rigging did I have mine incorrect being as I had it tied to the hammock tension straps?

    I am looking to improve on my setup in time I really just started out and wanted to see if hammock camping was for me. I would have to give it a thumbs up with some minor exceptions mentioned above, however tent camping has caused me to end up scrunched up in the corner of a tent many times as well.

    Here are some videos of the trip and hammock setup thanks for the help

    Part 1 http://youtu.be/xmheBOJBdaQ
    Part 2 http://youtu.be/-LMks7DiLnY
    Part 3 http://youtu.be/QCahS5IAs7w
    Part 4 http://youtu.be/7DJLa2pCUq0


    Part 3 is where I setup and use the hammock

    Digitizer101

  2. #2
    Herder of Cats OutandBack's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2010
    Location
    Denver, CO
    Posts
    8,761
    Images
    129
    Wow I really enjoyed your video's thanks so much for sharing them.
    I to like hiking before the tree's have leafed out. You can really see more of the woods.

    I have had the sinking or sliding to one end issue in the hammock as well. On a slope or in the dark it is hard to judge if the hammock is level.
    A trick I have done is to switch ends, just spin 180 putting my feet at the other end.

    Something I do when the weather permits is to hang the hammock first and get the lay perfect then add the tarp.

    Thanks again for the videos they made my morning.
    Last edited by OutandBack; 03-28-2012 at 10:27.

  3. #3
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    IN
    Hammock
    WBRR, Lots of DIY
    Tarp
    MacCat; Cloudburst
    Insulation
    Lynx, HG T/UQ, AHE
    Suspension
    Varies
    Posts
    8,464
    It's fairly standard practice to have the foot end higher then the head end to prevent the sliding. Start out at 6" higher and go from there.

  4. #4
    Senior Member Bruciehi5's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    Australia, Brisbane, Queensland
    Hammock
    WarBonnet Blackbird 1.1
    Tarp
    WarBonnet Edge
    Insulation
    4 JRB quilts.
    Suspension
    Home made job.
    Posts
    751
    So that’s why they call it the fall, cuz the leaves fall off. I liked the little mini waterfall, the sidewalk on the way to the top of that hill was very domesticated. lol The weather couldn’t have been any better! It can take a few sleeps to get everything rigged right. I always go a little higher on the foot end. Nice big waterfall, plenty of room for more water too. Thanks for taking me to the top of that hill, and thanks for the video!

  • + New Posts
  • Similar Threads

    1. Our 1st Offical Hammock trip
      By wylie_coyote in forum Trip Reports
      Replies: 7
      Last Post: 03-25-2013, 18:13
    2. First trip with hammock
      By Ocelli in forum Trip Reports
      Replies: 9
      Last Post: 11-08-2011, 19:25
    3. Hoosier Hang Offical Details: Apr 16 - 18, 2010
      By Trout in forum Hangouts, Campouts, and Trip Planning
      Replies: 1
      Last Post: 04-15-2010, 13:46

    Bookmarks

    Posting Permissions

    • You may not post new threads
    • You may not post replies
    • You may not post attachments
    • You may not edit your posts
    •