(Watch the YouTube video review) I’ll be straight with you: I’ve never been much of a pump filter guy. Of the popular backpacking pump filters on the market, they were either too bulky, too heavy, too cumbersome, too expensive, or too…
This review has been incubating since this summer and I’m pleased to share my thoughts about four products Hammock Bliss sent me after the Summer Outdoor Retailer show: Hammock Bliss Triple Hammock Hammock Bliss Cocoon Bug Net Hammock Bliss Sun…
It’s been two days and my legs are still sore. The bruise on my right big toe is still tender. After returning from a weekend backpacking trip with my Boy Scout troop, I was in pain. My neck and shoulders…
This video shows the process for hanging a hammock indoors. I often get asked how to hang a hammock inside. This is actually very easy to accomplish. I’ve been using large metal eye bolts for years, but there are also…
Overview & Field Usage Oh it is sad when a review comes to an end, especially when the product is good and I have to return the gear (boo! hiss!). About a month ago I received samples of the ENO…
A quick video to illustrate how to make a hammock in 3 minutes (or less). Materials Needed 1 – 60×126 in Crinkle Taffeta Tablecloth 2 – Continuous rope loops Optional Materials 1 – Gütermann Tera Thread 2 – Zip Ties…
Overview The Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) ProFly is a rectangular tarp designed for hammocks, but can be used as a shelter or sun shade for multiple uses. There is a slight catenary cut to each edge that keeps the edges…
Warbonnet Ridgerunner Bridge Hammock Review Video Overview The Warbonnet Ridgerunner is a bridge-style hammock designed to have a flat, head-to-foot lay similar to all bridge hammocks. Unlike traditional gathered-end hammocks, a bridge hammock is designed more like a cot with…
Aside from my regular hammock affliction, I also do a fair amount of backpacking (it’s the reason I got into hammock camping, actually). So from time to time I have the opportunity to test non-hammock gear. I was approached by…