A few years ago over on White Blaze, Moxie & I started two forum topics titled: Tips & tricks / Words of wisdom. They were eventually merged into one article & provided a lot of insight into hiking the AT and hiking / camping in general. So, here is that same Idea for Hammocks.
There are no rules, well, post: “I did this and it worked” instead of “I think this may work, but have yet to try it” stuff. In other words, stuff that works, not stuff that looks good on paper.
Also, “I screw eye bolts into the trees to hang from” or similar non-LNT practices should be avoided.
Everyone can post, as everyone has a contribution to our “cause”!
In a while (1 – 2 years?) I’ll take these tidbits & put them into an article under categories like but not limited to:
Tarps.
Suspension systems:
Choosing a hammock.
DIY (Hammock & non-hammock & maybe other sub-topics)
Site selection.
Staying warm. (sub-topics: Pads, under-quilts, 4 season, etc.)
Staying cool.
Avoiding bugs & other critters.
Pets in / around the hammock.
Going to ground (emergency or otherwise) with your hammock set up.
Emergency repairs in the field (All gear!)
Other (sleds, packs, stoves, clothing, cameras / photography, etc.)
Safety will be a sub topic in all of the other categories.
As with the WB version, some of the above topics will have cross over posts, so something that fits “tarps” may also fit in “suspension systems” it will then be in both categories.
Friendly discussion is, as usual, encouraged. And the article may include this discussion.
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