Rigging A Tarp With DutchWare Stingerz
One of my favorite hardware options for rigging a hammock tarp is the DutchWare Stingerz™. These titanium clips weight a scant 0.25 oz. (7 g.) for… Read More »Rigging A Tarp With DutchWare Stingerz
Derek Hansen
Portable Hammock Pipe Stand
UPDATE: For more information on portable hammock stands, check out my guest post on Section Hiker. The hammock pipe stand has been around for a… Read More »Portable Hammock Pipe Stand
Rigging A Tarp With Dutch Hooks
A friend of mine, Sgt. Rock, asked if I would throw together an illustration showing an alternate method for using DutchWare Dutch Hooks on tarps.… Read More »Rigging A Tarp With Dutch Hooks
Tips For Pitch-Perfect Hammock Camping
The humble hammock has been around for thousands of years, and it is still used today in parts of the world as a primary sleeping… Read More »Tips For Pitch-Perfect Hammock Camping
Pitching A Tarp With Dutch Hooks and Prusik Knots
My friend Sgt. Rock asked if I would illustrate how to use the Dutch Hook and a Prusik knot. This illustration shows end-only tie outs… Read More »Pitching A Tarp With Dutch Hooks and Prusik Knots
How To Sleep In A Brazilian Hammock
People in South American have a tradition of sleeping in hammocks that dates back thousands of years. The traditional Mayan or Brazilian[1. I use the… Read More »How To Sleep In A Brazilian Hammock
Tarp or Hammock Pull-Out Modification
I’ve been loving my new tarp pull outs, although I have yet to use them on my tarp. I’ve found that these work great with… Read More »Tarp or Hammock Pull-Out Modification
No Sew, Head and Bug Net Pull-Out for Hammocks
Here’s a little tip and technique on how to increase the head room in your hammock, especially for gathered-end hammocks with integrated bug nets, such… Read More »No Sew, Head and Bug Net Pull-Out for Hammocks