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    cougarmeat's Avatar
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    In my youth, I thought "the best view point" was a great campsite. Then I learned that usually the best view point was also the most exposed to the weather. It makes so much difference to be off the side of a hill instead of right on top of it. Makes all the difference to camp NEAR a great view. It also keeps that view clear for others to enjoy. A light breeze is good if there are mosquitoes. And watch out for standing water as a home to the same critters. During the winter, not only are widow makers a "watch for", so are strong branches loaded with snow (and this year, a LOT of snow). So in winter I plan on hanging on trees further apart than usual. That means I have to put the supports higher. But that can be difficult. 1) because I am short. 2) there is often a "tree well" or soft snow near the tree trunk. So in winter I plan to have to shovel out the snow under the hammock.

    It also helps if there is a StarBucks within about 50 ft. I haven't seen one yet, but you know...in time.

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    Senior Member kitsapcowboy's Avatar
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    I like to choose longer hang distances to reduce the chance of overlooked widowmakers giving me a (literal) headache; they're also nice for grabbing a good view of the night sky and avoiding avian excrement when they roost in the trees at night...



    You do need a suspension kit that gives you extra reach, and you may have to work a bit to hang your anchor points at the correct height, but it's often worth it.

    https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...-Ten-Yard-Hang
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