Sleeping 50 Feet High in a Tree (pictures!)

**Fronkey** · 09-25-2011, 09:49

Originally Posted by Slowanderer

Is it just me, or is anyone else curious, as to exactly how do you enter the hammock?

Getting in the hammock is the easy part. The hard part was trying to keep your sleeping bag, etc inside the hammock. It's no fun when you loose it while being up so high. Especially with those 3-headed grizzlies lurking around.

Fronkey

**pb&j** · 09-25-2011, 09:59

Wow! That is amazing! Thank you for the pictures because I would never see from the perspective otherwise.

**just hangin' out** · 09-25-2011, 10:56

In true Ewok style. That's too cool!

You should look into taking a trip to California to hang in a 370 ft. Redwood!

**dragline** · 09-25-2011, 13:28

to high for me,but very cool just the same

**Jcavenagh** · 09-25-2011, 15:40

this reminded me of the article I read a while back...
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/13/nyregion/13trees.html

**Refreshing** · 09-25-2011, 16:40

Originally Posted by Slowanderer

Is it just me, or is anyone else curious, as to exactly how do you enter the hammock?

Haha, ya what Fronkey said. I try to hang the hammock next to a big branch that I can stand on just to make life in the canopy a bit easier. When that isn't possible you have to glide yourself on the ridgeline from one of the trees. But like Fronkey said, getting your sleeping bag and pad into the hammock is a lot more stressful because one little slip means you have to rappel down to the ground and then climb all the way back up.

**Refreshing** · 09-25-2011, 16:45

Originally Posted by Jcavenagh

this reminded me of the article I read a while back...
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/13/nyregion/13trees.html

Haha, ya, being so high in the tree makes stealth camping super easy. On the first trip I even had deer unknowingly feeding right below me because my hammock was so well hidden in the leaves.

**Fronkey** · 09-25-2011, 16:47

We need to have a Minnesota crazy tree group hang. I plan on trying this again on Weds night too. We aren't supposed to get any rain and I really don't want to have to worry about using a tarp. I'll video tape it and let you know if I find out any knew tricks to it. You're doing great with your new adventures in hammocking dude!

Fronkey

**Refreshing** · 09-25-2011, 19:17

Originally Posted by Fronkey

We need to have a Minnesota crazy tree group hang. I plan on trying this again on Weds night too. We aren't supposed to get any rain and I really don't want to have to worry about using a tarp. I'll video tape it and let you know if I find out any knew tricks to it. You're doing great with your new adventures in hammocking dude!

Fronkey

WWhoa! You live in Eagan! Haha, I didnt even notice. I was in Eagan twice a week this summer mtbing at Lebanon Hills. I am totally up for a group hang! I could even hook you up with my extra harness, helmet, and climbing gear if you wanted to do some canopy camping.

**Fronkey** · 09-25-2011, 19:22

Originally Posted by Refreshing

WWhoa! You live in Eagan! Haha, I didnt even notice. I was in Eagan twice a week this summer mtbing at Lebanon Hills. I am totally up for a group hang! I could even hook you up with my extra harness, helmet, and climbing gear if you wanted to do some canopy camping.

Lebanon is my stomping grounds. I do day hikes there 5-6 times a week with my pup Kiba.

When I did my tree hang, I literally went up with a buttload of paracord and tied myself in. I was only 30 ft up. But, I am totally up for trying it with some proper gear. I have extra underquilts, tarps etc if you don't have any for your hammock yet.

You should try and make it to the Northern Hang . Should be a great time.

Fronkey