I’ve been wanting to do this project for some time, so I am excited to get this one in the books. Today I’m going to highlight the build steps and techniques of sewing a bug net for a hammock. This will be a 360-degree bug net that completely surrounds the hammock except for an opening… Continue reading DIY Bottom Entry Bug Net Instructions
Category: How To
Just published: Illustrated Hammock Basics
Hey everyone! I want to announce I’ve published a new illustrated book on hammock basics! This is a much smaller, packable book that focuses on the essentials — great for those looking for bite-size info if you’re just starting with hammocks, and if you want to share the fundamentals with a friend. Paperback $8 at… Continue reading Just published: Illustrated Hammock Basics
Drip Lines, Part 2
Another look at drip lines to protect your hammock from water seeping down your suspension and onto your hammock
2014 Hammock Holiday Gift Guide
As our family readies for the holidays, I thought it would be fun to put together a post on some hammock-related gift ideas based on my own recommendations (e.g., these are not sponsored posts 🙂 For The Beginner Whether for yourself or for your buddy who is just getting started. The Ultimate Hang Book—Help get someone… Continue reading 2014 Hammock Holiday Gift Guide
Using Stakes and Snow Anchors
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, and yet fundamental to shelter building, is how to stake out and set guy lines and anchors. Natural anchors like shrubs or trees make it easy to set secure guy… Continue reading Using Stakes and Snow Anchors
The Truth About Hammock Camping: Claim #5: hammocks make you pee more in the night
Every once in a while, I’ve had the annoying discomfort of needing to relieve myself in the middle of the night when I am toasty warm, snuggled up in my hammock. It’s happened regularly enough, in fact, that I wondered if the hammock was to blame. In asking around to other hammock users I found… Continue reading The Truth About Hammock Camping: Claim #5: hammocks make you pee more in the night
Super Secret Hammock Lab
Updated Hammock Hang Calculator and Clinometer App
Before I jump into the announcement, I better come clean about Android before I get slaughtered. Yes, it’s on its way. We had hoped to release them at the same time, but getting the app to work exactly on all the different screens is posing a design challenge. We hope to have those fixed in… Continue reading Updated Hammock Hang Calculator and Clinometer App