I use a simple method employing paracord. I fasten it to the end of one side, draw it to the tree, wrap, bring it back to the opposing tree (under the tarp), loop back to the tarp, pull taught and...
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I use a simple method employing paracord. I fasten it to the end of one side, draw it to the tree, wrap, bring it back to the opposing tree (under the tarp), loop back to the tarp, pull taught and...
I heard that as well. But I also heard that it doesn't for a lot of people...
I can't say from experience that it won't, because I haven't had it set up under duress long enough, but one note:...
That's what I bought before my hammock even showed up. 4 descending rings and 2 carabiners. But mine were from MEC in Canada. I love it!
I'll probably use that for my rain fly as well (though not...
Hey- I just got mine a few months ago too... I set it up every weekend. Though not new to backpacking, certainly new to hanging. But I think I have the hang of it now.
From everything I've seen...
I bet they would if I were brave enough to let her in... she's got nails that I fear would wreck it. But man, she really wanted in!
That's the hex. Apparently the hex is a free option over...
So here are the last group of pictures from my third setup with the posts closer together. I could finally move all the crap (figurative) frozen to the ground.
It wasn't quite tight enough, but I...
Thanks- those things are brilliant!
Though does anyone know the optimal position for skins to be in when it's raining? Eg- bunch them up high, or leave them stretched out with a drip line where...
Hi- So I finally got a chance to set up my new Explorer Deluxe Zip... I was pretty pleased with how warm it was with the sun on it during that cold winter morning... My suspension was hung pretty far...
Thanks for the warm welcome. Well, except from Bubba. -31!!!!! That's insane and I kinda wish I was there!
This is pretty awesome to see people from all over North America brought together by...
I'm new here and to hanging. I'm really glad to hear that tall people don't have issues with this hammock. I just bought one. I'm 6'2 1/4" and a fluctuating 210 lbs.
First let me say that this site is bloody awesome! My wife ordered my first hammock for me last Christmas. She knows I've been wanting one during my last few years of Backpacking in Ontario.
So,...