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I'm into the bushcraft life style and want to do some camping but not on the ground. I need to learn all I can about hammocks, looks like this is the place. Just want to say thanks for this forum and all the information that is being shared here...OT
Welcome from Denver! Check out Shugs videos on YouTube and The Ultimate Hang book by Derek. Both are fantastic starting points.
That's just what I needed a starting point:DQuote:
Originally Posted by breyman
Welcome to the forums from Indiana!
four things you'll need:
1) a tarp. This is actually the shelter bit.
2) Tree straps. these are so important- 1 inch at least wide, used to attach hammock to the tree (with whatever bits of suspension you want in between) Some people claim you don't need them- don't listen, unless you're talking about trees that are on your property.
3) A Hammock (so you don't have to suspend yourself from the straps... :) )
4) INSULATION for both your top AND bottom. (so you don't get cold)
Optional:
A bug net (this one might be the 5th essential, depending on where you live), fancy suspension (make it easy to put up), ridgeline (sag fixer or someplace to hang stuff or to keep the net off your face) some way of storing the hammock (a bag, a sack that is attached, lazy slug tube, snake skins, etc) some way of storing gear whilst you are hanging (gear hammock, peak bag, ridgeline organiser) and the list goes on.
TH
Welcome from Georgia, and don't let yourself get intimidated by all the information out there. Things are really very simple, its just that there are so many different ways to do things. Pick out some and try them, if they work for you great, if not try something else. This is often one of the most fun things to do, trying different ways, and sometimes a new hanger comes along and sees a totally new way, shares it, and we all get to try something new. Happy hanging.
Welcome from SC.
Welcome from Augusta GA
You know I like it here already, great information with some great but down to earth people. Thanks for getting me started...OT
You definitely came to the right place!
Welcome from Florida.
Well, if you're into bushcraft, then you gotta have a knife with your hammock!
Welcome from India. My wife is from Stark County.
Welcome to an Elevated perspective!
Welcome from south Texas... As a semi bushcrafter you will find that hammocks and bushcraft go together like a Mora and paracord...
Welcome from PA. Go easy on those Shug videos...you'll get sore from laughing.
Welcome from Texas. You will find anything you could ever need to know about hammocks here.
Not sure about cheap beats???? Anyhow welcome from a former Collinton Island resident ! Any question you may have can usually be answered by someone on this forum so don't hesitate to just ask! When getting replies keep in mind everyone has a slightly different answer on most subjects so give it to at least to the 10 th response ! Then do a self poll on your needs and you will have an answer that suits you! Good luck and hope to see you at a group hang !
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Originally Posted by offtrail
I wouldn't say down to earth. After all the ground is hard and uncomfortable. :lol:
Welcome aboard from another bushcrafter...well a bushcraft apprentice is probably more like it. :laugh: