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Hey Hutzelbein,
Absolutely, I'm sure there are plenty of goods spots halfway :) If you ever have ideas for a weekend hang, just let me know! I don't have a car (I plan on buying one soon), but I'm...

@Mittagsfrost – Definitely! I'll sign up and join a group hang sometime :) Danke
@Kvothe – You're always welcome to swing by! Anyone who enjoys a good hammock hang is a friend of mine! :D

Hi hangers!

I've recently moved to a town in Western Austria called Dornbirn (Here it is on a map) and I'm looking for people to go camping with. If anyone is in southern Germany, north-east...

I've got a Suunto Ambit (http://www.suunto.com.au/Products/sports-watches/Suunto-Ambit3-Peak/Suunto-Ambit3-Peak-Black/). It records temperature data, logs my hike with GPS and uses a barometer to...

Welcome, Tree Hangers!

You've got a good eye, Ofuros ;) You're always welcome to join us for a hang if you're keen!

Cheers all! It's always worth carrying the camera with me, even if it does add a little extra weight :) Definitely looking forward to the next trip!

Finally home after a few days in the bush and on the trail. My brother and I went hiking and hanging around Main Range National Park in Queensland (Australia), after an unforgiving cyclone had...

Well, the storm has passed and it seems we were lucky this time. Yesterday was our first day back on the trail and we're planning on staying out at least one more night. It feels good to be hanging...

I definitely agree with most of the previous comments. Take your time to study the trees you want to hang from. The ideal tree should look strong and healthy from the roots down low to the branches...

Well, my latest hiking trip has come to an abrupt end (before it could even begin). I've been living in the Europe Alps for a few months and finally landed back in Australia this morning – only 40...

Welcome to HF, Boatstall! Hammocks can be an expensive investment right off the bat, but if you keep it simple or DIY, that initial sticker shock can be overcome. Before I bought a dedicated camping...

Welcome to the forum, Scootscoot. Sounds like you have had and will have plenty of nice adventures on the trail and in the water. Good to hear that your hammock is serving you well. All the best from...

My Trail name is Peter Hase, given to me by some Austrian friends. Peter Hase is their name for Peter Rabbit, and I was once reading that book on the trail when first learning German. My name happens...

Gmcttr is right. It's an unfortunate issue many people face when sharing photos on platforms like this one. The photos are displayed the correct way in your photo software, but aren't saving that...

Interesting. I work with the guys who own this store, so I know its no malicious. But it's good of you to point it out none the less. There could be a bug on their site or something, so I'll let them...

Welcome from snowy Austria! :)

+1 on the Hennessy Monsoon. It's a great tarp with brilliant coverage. I can wait to thrash mine proper in rough conditions :)

Awesome. Sounds like a nice experience. I'm looking forward to solo hanging some more myself :)

I once woke up in the Australian outback with a cow sticking his head into my hammock. Gave me a good fright. The whole herd had wandered over curiously after spotting our campsite ;)

I've got the HH Super Shelter and I love it. In saying that, if it's not right for you, it could be a good idea to make your own UC/UQ to a unique set of specifications. Most important thing is to...

String for the win! Simple, easy, light and useful for other things too :)

Greetings from a fellow Aussie hanger :)

I use dry sacks to store and transport my hanging kit. They're completely waterproof and very easy to compress. I just throw my snakeskin'd hammock and insulation in there and squash it down to a...

+1 on ditching cotton and a fresh pair of socks. I also agree with Slugbait regarding humidity. It's currently 25F/-4C outside but it's feeling much, much colder than that with ~80% humidity!

Welcome, Robislookin. Nice to hear that you're getting into hammocking – it's definitely more comfortable than car camping, that's for sure! All the best with it :)

Welcome to the forum! :)

Very nice and clean workmanship. Great colour too :)

I use a trucker's hitch and it works well. Fast to tie up and pull down. I tie in different parts of the suspension ropes every time, so I can't imagine it wearing out any time soon. Something else...

Sounds great. Finland is a beautiful country and it would be great if hammocking could become more accessible to the people there. I wish you all the best with it should you decide to go ahead :)

I found a decent (albeit cheap) memory foam pillow and cut it into a smaller size – 10x10 inches. It compresses down to the size of my fist and basically weighs nothing. Whether I'm traveling the...

I always carry Tenacious Tape, particularly in cold or wet conditions. There's no better solution out in the wild should you need to patch a hole in your hammock, tarp, jacket, dry sack or back pack....

Nothing beats drinking a cold beer in a hammock! Welcome to the forum, Wagex :)

Welcome to the forum, Bdarma :)

Greetings Larry! Welcome to HF :)

Welcome from the snowy Austrian Alps :) Great to hear that you're starting to dabble more and more in hammocking. Hope you have some nice adventures!

Welcome, Mooseprime :)

A conservative guess would be that I'm hanging out around 40-60 nights a year. I'm a climber and alpinist so I'm always traveling to exotic places around the world. I love my lifestyle (and my...

Nice! Great way to keep the kids happy.

I never thought of it from that perspective, but it makes total sense. Different suspension rigs serve different purposes. Some are lighter, others are stronger and a few are faster to setup. I guess...

Basically what Shug said ;)

Maybe their marketing just got better ;)

Good to have you on board. I hope you find yourself a nice hammock and get out there soon! :)

Welcome to the forum :)

Good to hear that you're getting into hammocking, CC. Hanging between two trees seems like a crazy way to spend the night when you've never done it, but once you give it a shot and realise the...

Nice to have you on board, Daybro! Awesome to hear that your wife loves hanging with you. Hammocking is always better when you've got a good companion :)

Welcome to the forum, Redsquirrel! Greetings from the snowy Austrian Alps :) Better get a good tarp for that Scottish weather! An absolutely beautiful country to hang in!

Welcome to the forum, Schmitt :) Good to hear you're keen on DIY. Wish you all the best with it!

Welcome to the forum, Ridge_Dog :)

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