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In the BW with my kids, I could always find 3 trees - 2 head and 1 feet - to sling close enough to pass poptarts & coffee in the morning. If you both sleep on the same diagonal you're unlikely to...

Each tarp setup and especially porch mode overnight - always make sure the rain will drain. You know, the rain that wasn't forecast and you turn in with nothing but stars...

I leave ballpark 6' tarp lines on all 8 tie-out points of the tarp and to open the doors I simply tie the door into the opposing side tie-out, using a trucker's hitch loosely cinched. I tied a small...

Will she sleep in your backyard(?) in the hammock? Might even start there, if possible, so she can bail if she wants - no harm, no foul. Try to do a few overnights with good weather - let her build...

+1 on 11' Dutch hammocks w ridgeline & whoopies. 9 nights now. Easily adjusted HG 40 incubator from my Eno 9' DN. Very nice.

Probably too late to warn you since you’ve already gone on Dutch’s site… I was going to get myself an TQ for Christmas, but went to Dutch’s site first and ended up getting 3 hammock setups for...

Thanks Phantom! I likes me some knots, too. I've used the 1/8 Amsteel Grappler & prussics on 1" straps on well over 70 hangs, many with heavy downpours and all day drizzle - no problems. No...

Sorry you had to go to ground... I've done it too, though, to be next to my sweetheart. She hadn't camped much at all so was somewhat nervous anyway, much less in hammocks. So I schemed up a plan...

If you do wake up from some "noise", at least you're comfy and will probably drift off again fairly quick. It's also great to have so many more hang location options vs the tent sites available. It...

One other quality of quality gear is you can sell it pretty easily and not take much of a hit at all, if you change your mind. Plus, consider how often you use the gear. For example - $500 for a...

Best thing I ever did camping wise was get into hammocks about 10 years ago. This opened the many options of "where to sleep" that just isn't available with tents. There are so many more places to...

If they attack me, all is fair. How do you make Skeeter Mush? One at a time...

Well done!

FWIW - I've got an old beat up broom - I'm going to use the handle for a couple of spreaders to experiment.

I believe that was a black cap chicadee...

I wasn't quite clear on if you're car camping or close to the campground so FWIW - yes, bring the tent, set it up first - tarp over the hammock vs under the tent for this trip? Then setup hammocks. ...

Thinking of your pockets - I've got tents that have pockets to hold the poles in place so copying that design could sure be an option. That got me to thinking of the tents that have the eyebolt type...

Pockets are a good idea Kpi890. I've been thinking of using a loop built into the suspension coming out of the hammock, which could hook onto a "notched at both ends" spreader bar. Or maybe a...

When sitting, push back with your feet just like pushing back on a swing to get started and the hammock will rise up a bit. When your legs are straight out from pushing back, let them bend and lean...

Dang it - that bites! At least you were able to bail (no pun). Lessons I've learned from getting wet is #1 - always make sure water runs off the tarp. #2 - seal the tie-outs and seams and every 2...

Bought one and cheap @$20. Be warned, however, advertising and packaging states 11'6" = 138", but is really 9'7" = 115". Oh well... like an Eno Double - good hammock. Still very nice for the...

Coffee and a smoke sitting propped up with a pillow in the hammock in the morn... yum yum... let the sparks fly.

Yes Boston, heavy rain & decent wind. The trick to no pooling is always slope the setup, so one end is a tad lower than the other. No leaks either on the top fold over or the original ridge lines...

Played with ideas for the tie-outs - no regard for carrying some extra cord... or tying a knot.
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I know - knots. Good thing I like knots. KISS = the Trucker's Hitch, Siberian Hitch and Sheet...

To help stay warm 1st - I made Reflectix insoles for my boots - nice. Used 3 times now moving snow @20 and feet stayed warm. No more ice blocks!

Thank you Shug for all your help, laughs, generosity and attitude.

FWIW, http://www.wildernesslogics.com/NOSEEUM-BUG-NET-NOSEEUM-BUG-NET.htm is very nice... and I love the Superfly - both used with a Eno DN.

Great posts! I never could have kept a straight face and would have had to "Ahhhhhhhhdddd..." Great idea. I'm going to get a box, test one, and bring the other for in case.

I've got 2 SFs. No sealing & no leaks at ridge line, but was some at tie outs after a couple years. I hung them up, used silicone caulk on the tie outs and liberally sprayed with silicone spray...

Zipped open the bug net, turned around and pulled the hammock (and bug net from far side) against the back of my knees and sat into the bug net, totally missing the hammock. Like a perfectly timed...

I'm not sure I'm following... Diagram or pix please?

Exactly right markr6 - I always figure at least 10 years worth of use for most high end gear, because of the quality that usually goes with the cost, so a $400 setup initially stings, but breaks out...

I recommend making both! You can always use another hammock. I've got 2 Clarks and 2 Enos with UQs - my kids, nieces and nephews have already called dibs on using my spares on each trip I've got...

I bought a Clark North American in 2004 for myself for the 2 annual canoe trips in the BWCA I've been doing with each of my 2 kids as they've grown. I bought a hammock because my air mattress...

FWIW, took an old winter coat sleeve that has the zippers to adjust the cuff, cut it off to nalgene length, sewed a bottom. Nice cozy.

I'd get the Clark North American with the extra large tarp. With the pockets stuffed with some clothes, you can easily sleep somewhere below 50f with a decent bag and some clothes on. You'll stay...

Old hickory drumstick, cut down to 3", buffed the edges on the concrete, good to go. If you ever see a drummer playing, ask for a stick.

FYI - since I was going to replace the knotty legs anyway, I had nothing to lose. I set the stand face down on its front side and standing on it, pulled up on the back leg about 2 feet from the...

Have to agree with you Gents. I grew increasingly worried about the same things as I fussed with drilling the holes - no testing - and sadly, no videos forthcoming. Plus, as I tightened the lower...

This is what I meant. Yes I see the knots - Dangit! I thought I was looking for them, went thru a bunch and still missed them. So, I'm going to replace a leg or 2. Also need shorter wood screws. ...

I know - I saw that too - the flash really highlights the knots.

Picked up longer bolts and wingnuts and will hopefully do the mods tonight. I initially went with the angles on top to avoid the spread limiters, but that certainly does seem the safest route...

It's the same as the 2nd pic - used 2 bolts, but the spacing on the top part of the hinge was close to the width of the leg, so used the lower 2 holes. Thought that might be the cause too, but I...

Made the stand the afternoon my kids (24, 26) came home for Xmas. I have a small house and when they both come home, I'm a bedroom short, but I have a heated garage with 1 hammock stand already. I...

If you want the tarp side edges right on the ground for max protection, first hang the tarp loosely with the sides easily touching the ground. Knowing the length of the doors, reducing same for...

Sweet spot (one of many) in the MN BWCA about 30' above the water. 2 trees right on the edge - I couldn't get out on the other side - about a shear 6' drop to rocks that continued sloping off to the...

I converted a rectangular 35 degree sleeping bag to an UQ for an Eagle DN and while thinking of tweaks to the UQ suspension to snug it up wondered how it'd work just stringing another DN under the...

Sleeping comfort with camping & Boundary Waters trips with once too many failed air mattress nights lead back to foam (both heavy) then to the Clark Jungle Hammock and doing away with tents for...