plz help newbie here

**jeffjarvis** · 02-01-2013, 23:15

hey guys im new at hammocks i just got my Fox jungle hammock an it doesnt have any directions it was brand new never opened on ebay got $36 in it but idk where to start setting up im at a low budget an gotta make the tree huggers an figure out how to get started with this i love campin an fishing i plan to use this when i float rivers an do sum creekside camping any help will deff be appreciated

**Timberrr** · 02-01-2013, 23:19

1st JJ, welcome!
2nd, find Shug's videos. They are a wealth of noobie know how.
There's vast amounts of easy to digest need to know stuff there. That'll get you off to a good start.
And have a great time here at HF!

**Boomer** · 02-01-2013, 23:24

Go to your local hardware store and get the cheapest 1"+ poly strap that you can (NOT nylon). Maybe Harbor Freight in you area? Use that for tree straps, as it won't stretch.

**Mikeinajeep** · 02-02-2013, 00:50

Hi and welcome!! Seat belts from a wrecking yard are super cheap, easy and nearly unbreakable.

**sargevining** · 02-02-2013, 01:33

If this is the hammock you got:

https://www.foxoutdoor.com/ItemDetai...d=62&cscid=507

then what you have is similar to the M1965 USGI Jungle Hammock.

This might help:

http://www.ehow.com/how_10061016_m19...tructions.html

I have't watched any of these, but from the thumbnails, there's a couple of videos here of similar hammocks:

http://vidgrids.com/including-jungle-hammocks

This pic from Sportsman's Guide shows the hammock hanging:

http://simage1.sportsmansguide.com/a.../208652_ts.jpg