Page 6 of 15 FirstFirst ... 45678 ... LastLast
Results 51 to 60 of 142
  1. #51
    Senior Member OldRagFreeze's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2012
    Location
    Maryland
    Hammock
    GT Double/Single
    Tarp
    Superfly
    Insulation
    Wallyworld CCF Pad
    Suspension
    Whoopies/MSH
    Posts
    1,157
    There's a merit badge for hanging now?
    "We're the Sultans of Swing."

  2. #52
    Nighthauk's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    Chesterfield, Ma
    Hammock
    WBBB RR DBL 1.1 / DIY Multicam SL
    Tarp
    Superfly/HG CF
    Insulation
    Downy Goodness
    Suspension
    Whoopie/Dutch Clip
    Posts
    4,077
    Quote Originally Posted by OldRagFreeze View Post
    There's a merit badge for hanging now?
    It is not an official BSA merit badge but something we have adopted to help teach the kids and adults all about hammock camping. I am on my phone right now and I am sure someone can post up a link to showcase the hammocking merit badge.
    Husband, Father, and Friend.
    Scout Master and Cub Master for Troop/Pack 705 of
    Chesterfield


  3. #53
    Senior Member mountain_man_mike's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    Clovis, CA
    Hammock
    DIY
    Tarp
    DIY silnylon
    Insulation
    DIY CLIMASHIELD UQ
    Suspension
    DIY hugs & whoopie
    Posts
    1,632
    Quote Originally Posted by OldRagFreeze View Post
    There's a merit badge for hanging now?
    It's an unofficial merit badge (at least for now). I was introduced to it by WLMiller from this forum who coordinated a group buy for the actual merit badges and created a set of requirements for it.
    Happy Trails to one and all.
    Enjoy the outdoors wisely and elevate your perspective.

    Modified Penny Wood Stove instructional Video-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fPlHqsYy38


    Hammock Wheel https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...09#post1035609


    Another Really cool JC Penny Puffer instructional- https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...141#post953141

  4. #54
    New Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2012
    Location
    Northeast Ohio
    Hammock
    DIY single fixed ridgeline
    Tarp
    DIY sil-hex
    Insulation
    DIY UQ
    Suspension
    single rope
    Posts
    1
    We have a troop of 40; 8 of whom are now in hammocks. I hope never to buy another 50-pound patrol tent. It's better for two deep leadership, it's better for hiking your own hike and it's a vast reduction in chatter and fart jokes after lights out.

  5. #55
    Member TriSec's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2012
    Location
    Waltham, MA
    Hammock
    GT Ultralight
    Tarp
    Off my old tent
    Insulation
    -5 Sleepybag.
    Suspension
    Web straps
    Posts
    52
    I'm the 3rd to take the plunge in my troop. I'd imagine that the more trips we do, and the more scouts see it, the more will transition.

    We do a couple of backpacking trips a year...after schlepping my tent (and way too much gear) on the last one, I'm looking forward to the spring trip with my GT Ultralight. (my hanging gear weighs more than the hammock.)
    I prefer to remain an enigma.

  6. #56
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2012
    Location
    Orlando, FL
    Hammock
    WBBB XLC 1.1 Dbl
    Tarp
    Mamajamba
    Insulation
    AHE Jarbidge
    Suspension
    WB Cinch buckles
    Posts
    126
    Images
    1
    would it be possible to get the requirements for this un-official merit badge?

    With as big as my son's troop is, I would think plenty of scouts would be interested.

  7. #57
    Senior Member breyman's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2012
    Location
    Denver, CO
    Hammock
    WBRR
    Tarp
    Superfly
    Insulation
    Lynx/Quilts
    Suspension
    Straps
    Posts
    1,703
    Images
    2
    Quote Originally Posted by dchrismer View Post
    would it be possible to get the requirements for this un-official merit badge?

    With as big as my son's troop is, I would think plenty of scouts would be interested.
    Links to threads about it and the generally agreed-on requirements:
    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ng+Merit+Badge
    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ng+Merit+Badge
    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...vSx9kGwxM/edit
    Brian
    Denver, CO
    Father. Husband. Scoutmaster.

  8. #58
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Oct 2012
    Location
    Orlando, FL
    Hammock
    WBBB XLC 1.1 Dbl
    Tarp
    Mamajamba
    Insulation
    AHE Jarbidge
    Suspension
    WB Cinch buckles
    Posts
    126
    Images
    1
    Thank you!


  9. #59
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Location
    sandsprings ok
    Hammock
    night owl
    Tarp
    diy big blue tarp
    Insulation
    diy JCP jacket uq,
    Suspension
    woooooopieee
    Posts
    503
    Images
    10
    i am having the same issues with my sons troop. they the other scoutmasters keep telling him he cant do it. violates the buddy rule. the worst one they use is that he will be cold. last meeting the talk was on winter camping and staying warm. my so raised his hand and said thats simpole use a full uq. i loved it and the looks he got wow. so i bought a coppy of the ulta met hang by derek my hero to give the scoutmaster tomarrow at our campout at trappers in newton ks. i dont want to cause waves in our troop. but both my son and i will be loyal hangers in the piney woods. if any other scouters out there know of a hard and fast no hammock rules in scouts please let me know before i make the tent croud mad.

  10. #60
    Senior Member packeagle's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    Saginaw, Michigan
    Hammock
    DIY Table Cloth/ Jerry 5
    Tarp
    11x12' Hex Sil
    Insulation
    Various UQ/TQ
    Suspension
    Webbing or Etrunks
    Posts
    1,210
    Images
    18
    They used Hennessy hammocks at national jamboree. Promoted them at NOAC. The appeared in at least one national scouting publication.

  • + New Posts
  • Page 6 of 15 FirstFirst ... 45678 ... LastLast

    Similar Threads

    1. Replies: 8
      Last Post: 10-14-2014, 11:27
    2. Growing Hammock trees
      By gunner76 in forum General Hammock Talk
      Replies: 21
      Last Post: 09-18-2013, 09:46
    3. out growing your hammock and top quilt
      By neo in forum General Hammock Talk
      Replies: 21
      Last Post: 03-12-2008, 16:45
    4. scouting and hammock hanging
      By neo in forum General Hammock Talk
      Replies: 7
      Last Post: 01-30-2007, 11:15

    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
    •