Aloha! I recently successfully completed a a "Tree hang". By this, I mean that I hung my hammock in a single tree. I know there is someone on here who has done the same, and I have watched his videos, but I can't remember his screen name. Anyway, I purchased a harness this year, as well as a some 1" webbing, and some extra caribiners. Because I've had issues with people doubting the safety of some of my endeavors, I will go ahead and say that all the materials used were climbing specified. Anyhow, back to the story, I tied a knot in one end of the webbing, and three more at intervals of 8, 10, and 12 feet. So, because I did not want to get too invested in this before knowing or not if I would like it, I did not buy rope, and ascenders as planned. I simply fee climbed a tree, and hung it. I went to bed in a brisk 28*F, with my harness on, and the tether I explained shortly before, running out of the top of my TQ, and attached to the branch above me. I also screwed a small hook into the tree, and hung the pack with my "lift cord", the sting that trailed behind me when I climbed that I pulled the rest of my gear up with, on the hook. The hang was about 20-25 feet off the ground. Not a huge hang, but it was good for my first time. I plan on hanging higher in the future. I could not attach any pictures here for some reason, but, if you want to, you can check 'em out on Instagram. My user name is @jonah_tyree. There isn't many, and they don't put into too great of perspective, but, they help. Feel free to follow me when you're there.:P Well, I hope this wasn't too boring.
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