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Regarding getting out of the hammock ...

I have found that the closer I sit to the edge of the fabric, the easier it is to get out. When sitting, try pushing the fabric down and back under your...

I think maybe she liked the cut of your jib too. It's only 1500 miles to Minnesota, dontcha know.
She would've made it too if she'd just been able to make it to the interstate. So close!!!

I prefer a longer hammock for lounging as well. Most hammocks you find in brick & mortar stores (like ENO and Grand Trunk) will be significantly shorter, often less than 10' long. A lot of the...

Interesting thought. I've tried a couple of these types of 'open' stands in the past though and there is usually fairly substantial flexing for me, even with a hammock without an SRL. I would think...

Thanks for the suggestion and for the offer, Joe. I actually dabbled in the DIY stand realm already. I made my own tensahedron stand using EMT a couple of years ago following instructions I found...

This Amazon stand, like many of the others I've seen on Amazon, is for hammocks that are 11' or less.
But you are absolutely correct. If I really want targeted suggestions, I should provide some...

Thanks Joe! I wasn't aware of this one.

However, I should have added the caveat that the stand also needs to be able to support up to at least 300 lbs. I'm a big boy. The Hang Solo can only...

300 pounds of of weight can equal a lot more lateral force. Play around with the Hammock Hang Calculator, https://theultimatehang.com/hammock-hang-calculator/, to get a sense of what I mean. For...

Welcome to to the Forum, life above ground, and the rabbit hole! Glad to see you giving hammocks a try. You'll find plenty of good advice from the members here.

One very important word of caution...

Does anyone know of any vendors, currently in business, who sell a portable hammock stand that will work with a 12-foot hammock?
I know that YoboGear sells the Hive and Tensa Outdoor sells the...

Thanks Karla!

Just FYI …. I’m still managing the Virginia list. I go in every few months to sort as necessary.

Thanks for posting, letting the new folks know, and sharing the love!

Popcorn...

Warning to everyone following this thread ...

If you are like me and you are relying on this this thread on Hammock Forum to give you all the important information you need for the MAHHA Spring...

This forum rocks .. and rolls ... and swings ... and sways ... and oscillates ... and undulates ... and wobbles ... and wabbles ...
And quite a few of us lollygag!

Welcome to life above ground....

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Sorry. Couldn't help myself. :rolleyes:

Depending on their length, dog bones can be challenging when hanging from trees that are a bit close together.
Whoopies will generally limit you to that one suspension option.
I prefer CLs as well...

Sometimes you simply don't have a choice with trees and the only two trees available are too far apart. In this situation, you'll need to attach your straps higher up the tree to keep close to the 30...

Please don’t give me a lot of credit, Lukas. I simply looked up lifegetseasy4u.com on a variety of scam buster websites like scamadvisor. You can look it up for yourself. I’ll try to find some of the...

I did a very small amount of research on this vendor (looked up the website on a variety of scam assessment sites). It does not get high marks. Some of the things I found on the various sites...

Looks exactly like dozens of other similar designs on Amazon. Most are in the the $36-$96 range. Do a search on Amazon for "hammock tent" to get a taste.

Many folks worry about the same types of things you have mentioned. But a lot of things that people mention as their top worries fall way down on the list in my opinion. Like many things in life,...

I can see it again on Tapatalk. I’ll check on the computer again later. Nice color scheme!


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I can't see the photo that ScottS posted either. Not even a placeholder for it when I'm accessing the Forum via computer like I'm doing now. But when Scott's message first posted, I saw it pop on...

I made a top quilt using Woodland Camo on the outside and and Dark Olive on the inside. Not very creative, I'll admit, but I have photos so I figured I would attach one so that you can judge for...

Yep. And for those who may not be aware ... this is just the "save the date" thread. You can find the actual planning thread with all the details here:...

Welcome to the Forum!! Glad you are interested in groups hangs. They are a great way to meet fellow hammock enthusiasts and learn tips and techniques.


You won't typically find a lot of summer...

If you want just to try a 10' hammock to see if it will be comfortable for you, there's no need to buy one. You can take your 11' netless hammock and and whip one or both ends to make it shorter....

Newest hammock-related gear I've seen in 2024 ...

Yobogear just started a Kickstarter campaign this month for their latest creation - the Turtlebug Hammock Stand....

Dutch, Sgt Knots, and RSBTR are all on my vendors list for 7/64" Amsteel and/or Spectra. But there are other vendors and the options and prices may vary between vendors at any given time.


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Might try Sunrift Adventures
https://www.sunrift.com/rentals

They rent some outdoor gear. Don't know how much is camping gear.


Also try The Local Hiker in Spartanburg...

I might be able to help. I'll send you a PM.

MacGyver hang? How 'bout a one tree hang with an extension ladder?

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I needed a hang last month to keep my 12 nights streak alive, didn't have time to get in the woods, and don't have two...

Looks like I'm skipping this one.

I'm heading to Europe for the first half of February and won't return until after the hang. Long-time wishes finally coming to fruition. So ... I'm gonna miss...

Nice! :thumbup1:

I'm sure that with very little effort, you'll get your newest endeavors off the ground without a hitch. I hope your wife doesn't string you up for splurging on the new Hammock Gear. Maybe, if you...

I use fairy lights like these too sometimes. I use a lighter weight version with a single button battery. They only weigh 13g (less than 1/2 ounce) each. They also make versions with two button...

I sleep with an inflatable sit pad that I use as a knee pillow and have never noticed it affecting my circulation in any way. However, I have had problems with snug socks. I like my wool hiking socks...

I go snipe hunting. Been doing it since I was a young scout. One of these days I'm a gonna catch me one of those elusive creatures!

Happy New Year! Year three of this 12 nights a year challenge complete! Year three photo collage complete!
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The streak continues and I'm still loving this challenge. Unfortunately, not very...

Thanks for posting all the info!

I've made several hammocks out of RSBTR 1.7 MTN XL. The widest are 67" (170 cm) wide. Although I needed to play with the adjustments a bit, I've had no problems using my UQs laying at an increased...

I have a 950 fill 20* UGQ Renegade TQ that still gets regular use. The Renegade was the high-end UGQ TQ 7 or 8 years ago when they had high-end and low-end (Flight Jacket) TQ options. The principle...

Trekking poles can also be used for porch mode. There's a video for that as well, courtesy of (you guessed it) Shug. Here's the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GQPY5BuyPI

You imply that...

There are as many ways to hang a tarp as there are ways to hang your hammock or hang your insulation. Maybe more! I've experimented with a lot of different options and still find myself torn between...

Welcome to the Forum! Great idea about participating in group hangs. Tons of information and friendly people with a like-minded desire to be off the ground.

NoVA happens in November each year (you...

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Crazytown is spot on with his advice, IMO.

I'm so far down the rabbit hole that I've become close personal friends with the Cheshire Cat. But that's just me. You do you. HYOH.

I want to thank every person who led to almost 900 views of this post.
Views doesn't always equal sales of course, the ratings for the pilot episode are way down, and the cold hard fact has slowly...

Vicki gives the best bumps!

Good to see you at the NoVA Hang this past weekend. Looking forward to MAHHA in April!

Since you can't see it on your phone, Phantom, I've cut and pasted the information from the Samsung website found at the link that HIllbillyHanger provided (see below). Hopefully you can read this. ...

Bumping and dropping prices one final time.



Brand new - never used ENO Skyloft bridge hammock - previously $105 (20% off retail); then $98 (25% off retail) --> Final offer: now $91 ......

Bumping and dropping the prices:


Brand new ENO Skyloft hammock - previously $105 (20% off retail); now $98 (25% off retail) shipped
Used Hennessey Expedition hammock - previously $95; now $85...