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DIY Bottom Entry Bug Net Instructions

Derek Hansen — Sun, 02 May 2021 13:48:00 +0000

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 […]

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Just published: Illustrated Hammock Basics

Derek Hansen — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:13:00 +0000

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 […]

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Drip Lines, Part 2

Derek Hansen — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 02:23:53 +0000

Another look at drip lines to protect your hammock from water seeping down your suspension and onto your hammock

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2014 Hammock Holiday Gift Guide

Derek Hansen — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 13:17:51 +0000

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 […]

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Using Stakes and Snow Anchors

Derek Hansen — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 13:00:31 +0000

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 […]

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The Truth About Hammock Camping: Claim #5: hammocks make you pee more in the night

Derek Hansen — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 06:45:27 +0000

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 […]

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Super Secret Hammock Lab

Derek Hansen — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 14:00:33 +0000

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Updated Hammock Hang Calculator and Clinometer App

Derek Hansen — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 21:11:51 +0000

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 […]

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