Exiting a Hammock

[Dangerous Dan]

You know what? I've never had to think about it before now. I just lift both feet and swing out to one side or the other, as the feet swing I tend to end up sitting more or less upright and ready to stand. Pretty much the same action I use to get in but reversed.

[Roadrunnr72]

I usually just throw a leg over the side, then just roll out onto the ground with a thump, then lay there for a few minutes, that way I have the aches and pains like a ground dweller.

I just put both legs over the side, lean forward a little and stand up, all 228lbs. I may have to give the "walking backwards" a try.

[Ramblinrev]

In my home sleeper I put up an assist rope to help me out. In the field I use the HH bottom entry. It's the only way I can get out. I've been stuck in a hammock before. Not a pretty sight.

[G.L.P.]

Rev the ropes a great idea..... you also could put a Biner on the end so you can hook it to your ridge line so you don't need to worry about it falling out in the night

[Ramblinrev]

Rev the ropes a great idea..... you also could put a Biner on the end so you can hook it to your ridge line so you don't need to worry about it falling out in the night

I ran it from attachment hook to attachment hook on my stand. The HH would not allow the same device as the bug net is fixed and I have not had the zip mods done. All in all I prefer the HH in light of my mobility issues.

[shanewalker10]

why are yall getting out of your hammocks?

[oldgringo]

why are yall getting out of your hammocks?

Why are you peeing in your hammock?

[shanewalker10]

haha good point

[Doctari]

Remote control quick releases on the suspension: Wake up, grope for the remote, hit the switch, BAM you are on the ground, roll over & stand up just like if you were a groundling. Be sure to use the mechanical disconnects as the explosive ones are hard on any suspension involved. BUT, they do wake you up just a bit quicker & any slacker hiking companions you may have.

Sorry, as usual I could resist, but chose not to.

My actual, less than graceful way of exiting: Sit up slightly & spin my legs to over the side of the hammock, with assistance of the ridgeline I sit up more & "walk backwards" as suggested above. I then stand up using the ridgeline for support till I find my balance & I'm ready for the day. Well, actually, I'm ready to go back to bed, thereby supporting my belief that a hammock is not conductive to an early start on a long miles day in the "Piny woods".

[Bomber]

anybody try the backflip. you reach back thinking you have your hammock, but its the underquilt and ^>v_. face first in the dirt LOL

Yeah... but with a twist - after a nightly excursion, trying to get back in the 'mock(at home). I somehow mistook the UQ for the hammock body and sat back - SLAM! leaving my legs hanging over the hammock and the rest of me pinned against the desk - i did not sound like a nice guy, trying to get up again Now i double check every time