I think you’re right.
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I think you’re right.
I have done some thinking on this.
Dutchware makes the Birds Nest which accommodates two hammocks.
https://dutchwaregear.com/product/birds-nest-bugnet/
However I would hesitate to use the...
Moroccan blue.
I used blue on the inside with brown on the outside. My reasoning was:
Blue: I like blue. It is restful. It would be easier to find things in the hammock.
Brown: it worked with the blue. It...
I really like picture of the starry sky.
Thanks for the update! We might have to visit there soon.
Personally, I like having the bug net separate from my hammock. My husband has a Pet Palace and uses it even without the dog. We also had a Sierra Madre tarp w/bugnet that I used for quite a while. ...
Thank you!
Yes! That’s it. Thanks!
Definitely more aesthetically pleasing than a stand.
What if you made the stand look built in?
I saw a post somewhere (in here, I think) a few years ago in which someone had basically attached beams to their walls and ceiling. Vertical beams at...
That one would be similar to sleeping in a recliner. I do know a few people who prefer to sleep in their recliners rather than a bed. If that works for you, go for it.
This definitely takes up...
I agree with you point by point. Especially about the crawling in the mud.
And ‘no place to put the little stuff.’ Seriously?! The hammock ridgeline can’t be beat. It keeps everything suspended...
My husband and I are planning a trip to Myrtle Beach, SC this year and hoping to hammock camp at Myrtle Beach State Park. Have any hangers have visited there recently? I did a search but did not find...
I hike in sandals, too. Have you tried Tabi socks? I bought a pair from Polar Feet (in Canada). They are made of polar fleece and work wonderfully here in the Georgia mountains.
It might be too...
I KNEW that looked familiar! It’s a great little swimming hole (in warmer weather). And not nearly as busy as Panther Creek Falls.
There used to be a group hang out at Raven Cliff Falls. My...
Ooo! Love the chocolate oranges! My husband’s family always got one in the Christmas stockings.
Pretty waterfall. Where was this?
Welcome! I’m in the ‘Sham (AKA Habersham County). Lots of great places to hang in NE GA.
I’ve never been to Sapelo, but our family backpacked Cumberland a few years ago. All four of us were...
It isn’t so much the ends that cause problems.
On mine, it was the clamps for the trekking pole height adjustment that would occasionally touch the tarp if the poles were not balanced just right...
Here it is: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KR2BbKGwPyc
It is possible to use trekking poles over the top of the tarp (like the tent poles in your picture).
I have done it using a prussik knot attached to a line tied to the pull out loop. Just be...
When people find out that I can sew, they often seem impressed or even excited. They consider this skill to be a gift. But I always try to warn them that this skill has a dark side. It is both a...
I’d be interested in seeing your final set up.
Ooo! Thanks!
And yes - historical re-enactors can sometimes get VERY specific and very detailed. I can see where that is helpful when trying to be historically accurate, as fashions and...
Thanks all for some helpful recommendations and reminders. I have plenty to research.
If I do get to camp historically, I’ll be sure to post back here. It won’t be until next September, though.
Those canvas hammocks sound interesting. I’ll have to investigate that possibility.
And yes! The canvas tents can definitely be cooler and quieter than modern ones. And much heavier. Haha!
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Perfect! Thanks!
Thanks! I have not researched WWII hammocks yet. I figured I would start with the experts here.
Where did you find that pic? Did it have any written description?
Hello hammock campers!
Does anyone here do any historical/re-enactment camping in a hammock?
Our homeschool living history group has a campout each year. And each year we ‘live’ in a...
Pretty pictures! Thanks for sharing.
And yes - hammocking is better, by far, than ground dwelling.
Yep! That first video was the exact one I was thinking of. Very helpful for lounging.
And the second: I don’t think I had ever watched that one. Love it!
Thanks, Shug!
Oh! And Cougarmeat,...
I have not seen any videos about getting out of a hammock, but Shug has at least one about sitting in a hammock. He recommends shortening the ridgeline with a carabiner as mentioned above. He also...
Whoa! Some of those hangs are crazy! Those people definitely have way more money than sense.
The site promotes its ease of assembly and the views that are possible. I get those with my GE hammock....
Ooooo! I dabble in fiber arts. So I greatly appreciate the artistic value of this - and with such a unique medium.
I also love history and see the WWII motto “Make do and mend” reflected in this...
Well, at least now you know. :-)
Do you have a cloth measuring tape? (The kind used for sewing.) That is what I would use to measure the actual hammock.
If not, I would disconnect the ridgeline and then lay out the hammock next...
Wow! Thanks for sharing.
I am unfamiliar with White brand sewing machines. However I have a Kenmore that is probably from the 1970s. I think it may be a bit newer than the one pictured here, but I am no expert.
I will...
It is better to have it and not need it than to not have it and get a terrible night of sleep because you did need it.
Remember, a pop up thunderstorm can chill the air considerably.
In the...
Personally, I like having a small gear hammock hanging beneath my hammock. It provides additional protection from wind and splashing rain. But there are other options.
Some people stash their...
Welcome! And yes - put those in the future upgrades category. Get out there and hammock. You’ll figure out which upgrades are priorities for you and your style of camping.
Be sure to check out...
Wow! As a client, I would appreciate the instructor teaching and using rhymes to help me remember.
I use a 2’ x 3’ piece of Tyvek. I stitched some loops of grosgrain ribbon to the corners so I can stake it down if I want to.
As others have shared, it is nice as a clean, dry place to step when...
Beware of the sewing machine! It will cause a complete dissatisfaction with all off-the-rack items. You will want only bespoke items: clothing, packs, hammocks, etc. - all customized to meet your...
In our case, the dog saw our kids walk up and pawed at the bug net in excitement. He also pawed at the netting when my husband returned from watering a tree at 2AM (he should have taken the dog with...
Regarding the Pet Palace, there is a lot of room in it. However, we prefer to keep the dog at the foot end of it rather than directly underneath the hammock.
The saying is, “Never hang higher...
Great video! I think it is valuable information even for those of us who may never hike the CDT. Thanks!
Off the top of my head:
I would start by using a few of them for prussik loops to hang things from the ridgelines and pack straps.
Beyond that, you may want to look into paracord projects. I...
Midweek is definitely the best time to hike there - especially in the fall. It is a popular location with leaf peepers. For good reason.
Awesome! We have camped there, but that was pre-hammock days. We need to revisit. Thankfully, we have some hammock stands which make it a little easier.
Did you get to do any hiking? The TN Rock...
Chameleon is a great hammock. My husband is 5’11” and not quite your weight, but has no problems with his 1.6 single layer hammock.
You may want to consider the asym bug net. It can be flipped as...