I made some hammock tutorial videos yesterday. These were really quickly recorded, raw and unedited, but they may be helpful for anyone interested in inexpensive and simple setups which don't require special hardware, tools, time, or experience. I cover all the basics (a survey of equipment, suspension, knots, tarps, insulation, hammock stands, etc.), using the simplest possible solutions, using cheap components which can be found at Walmart, Target, or Lowes, etc. I made these videos for some friends, without the intent to publish them publicly, but I think the DIY stand is something which even a lot of experienced hangers may not have tried (absolutely no special tools or setup required), and the rest may contain some useful basic info for new hangers and for those who may be struggling to find the simplest, fastest, and least expensive solutions which are immediately available to average users who want to go out, buy some cheap equipment, and try hanging right away without a lot of research or investment.
http://youtu.be/EYqmLRrsxhk hammock tutorials - 1 Basic Setup, Suspension on a Stand, and the Sheet Bend Knot
http://youtu.be/YaPCafEj0Qc hammock tutorials - 2 All About Suspension Ropes, and the Suspension Ridge Line
http://youtu.be/jQ0f25MHrEk hammock tutorials - 3 All About Webbing and Suspension Between Trees
http://youtu.be/0nrwq9RdT48 hammock tutorials - 4 Other Types of Hammocks, and Mosquito Netting Part 1
http://youtu.be/-LiC9IlAvp8 hammock tutorials - 5 Mosquito Netting Part 2, and Tarps Part 1
http://youtu.be/j9pqGsT3rjI hammock tutorials - 6 Insulation
http://youtu.be/dYu_iUXQZDQ hammock tutorials - 7 DIY Hammock Stand Part 1
http://youtu.be/_SDuLWElzH8 hammock tutorials - 8 DIY Hammock Stand Part 2
http://youtu.be/ffXvN2cSVrA hammock tutorials - 9 Hanging a Tarp Between Trees Part 1
http://youtu.be/5J4obTnHL9w hammock tutorials - 10 Hanging a Tarp Between Trees Part 2
http://youtu.be/k6SYm3T9DJo hammock tutorials - 11 Hanging a Tarp Between Trees Part 3
I felt compelled to include the following disclaimer in all the videos.
WARNING: Every bit of information in my hammock videos may be entirely wrong, dangerous, and/or deadly. You could be injured or killed by trying to set up a hammock, or by trying any activity or configuration suggested in these videos. Do so entirely at your own risk. I am not an engineer or a qualified hammock professional. It's recommended that you seek professional instruction before setting up any hammock or hammock related gear demonstrated in these videos.
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