Integrating Hammock Camping into your Scout Troop
I’m often asked questions from scout leaders who are trying to integrate hammocks into their troop. I thought I’d share some of my… Read More »Integrating Hammock Camping into your Scout Troop
I’m often asked questions from scout leaders who are trying to integrate hammocks into their troop. I thought I’d share some of my… Read More »Integrating Hammock Camping into your Scout Troop
Even from the earliest days, hangers have been looking for ways to lighten and simplify hammock suspension, particularly for camping and backpacking. Some of the… Read More »Lightweight Hammock Suspension Systems
Yes, you can (and probably should) meticulously measure your buries the official way (PDF), but once you get the hang of it, splicing by sight is… Read More »Splicing A Continuous Loop by Sight
As the weather begins to cool for the Northern Hemisphere, it’s time to look for ways to extend the hanging season by hanging indoors (unless,… Read More »Indoor Hammock Hanging Kits and Tips
Last night my sons invited me to bunk in their room—I have hammock hooks installed there, so I obliged. My sons are in bunk beds… Read More »The Utility of Indoor Hammock Sleeping. Especially with Kids.
Using Stakes and Snow Anchors I’m often out working with the Boy Scouts teaching the finer points of bushcraft. One skill that seems so simple,… Read More »Using Stakes and Snow Anchors
Using the Clark Vertex Hammock at Boy Scout Camp This year, Boy Scout camp was exhausting (wait? Isn’t it every year?). Mornings began around 4:45… Read More »First Look: The Two-Person Clark Vertex Hammock
Any exposed portion of your tarp or hammock suspension can convey water during a rain storm (or other precipitation). Using a water break or drip… Read More »Hammock Water Breaks and Drip Lines