American Alpine Club Hammock rules

**Koolranch** · 05-24-2019, 07:07

Has anyone ever hung here?

American Alpine Club - New River Gorge Campground
97 Pudds Rd., Lansing, WV 25862
(304) 877-8444
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2wTHjrTYi27bzzLz5

Rules state padding for rope, will 1" webbing sufice??

**jeff-oh** · 05-24-2019, 07:22

I'd say you would have to call the manager of that facility for the best correct answer.

**Koolranch** · 05-24-2019, 07:25

Originally Posted by jeff-oh

I'd say you would have to call the manager of that facility for the best correct answer.

I tried and they say to email them, I am waiting on a response.

**Koolranch** · 05-24-2019, 14:44

Here was the response.

"As long as you are using tree protects while using your hammock, then it doesn't matter to us what size webbing you use to hang your hammock.

If you don't have tree protects, then I would suggest using small sticks in between the tree and your hammock webbing"

Not sure what "Tree Protects" are... I guess I will cram sticks in there to protect the tree. ROFL.

**cmc4free** · 05-24-2019, 14:48

Hiking or car camping? If car camping, maybe buy a pool noodle and cut it in half, then run your tree strap through the noodle. That can be your "tree protect."

**Koolranch** · 05-24-2019, 17:12

Originally Posted by cmc4free

Hiking or car camping? If car camping, maybe buy a pool noodle and cut it in half, then run your tree strap through the noodle. That can be your "tree protect."

Car camping, that's a good idea.

**Benchmark** · 05-24-2019, 17:58

I think Derek Hanson talked about this in the Ultimate Hang too. Pieces of a CCF pad were mentioned. Pool noodle is a good idea. Or maybe pipe insulation.

**Trambo** · 05-25-2019, 21:30

I am pretty sure that our straps count, and they are talking about foam or garden hose over regular rope. They aren't talking to the knowledgeable hammocker