Quote Originally Posted by Off Trail View Post
the hammock is on the ground if not wrapping the strap twice around the tree, wondering how often that happens. Or does that mean the trees are too close together? There seemed to be a few feet on either end of the hammock and it is 11 ft long. I remembered something about the 30 degree angle but didn’t remember which direction the thumb points, thanks for the advice it will be easier to remember this way!
Hold your hand out straight stick your thumb up in your forefinger level and it is the angle from the tip of your thumb to the tip of your forefinger.