Choosing A Tarp for a Hammock
NOTE: I’ve updated this article from the original that I published on HammockForums.net in 2010. Along with “Hike Your Own Hike,” it’s equally important to… Read More »Choosing A Tarp for a Hammock
NOTE: I’ve updated this article from the original that I published on HammockForums.net in 2010. Along with “Hike Your Own Hike,” it’s equally important to… Read More »Choosing A Tarp for a Hammock
Way back in March of 2009, I drew up an illustration to help people understand the basics of hanging a hammock for camping. It turns out,… Read More »Hammock Camping Basics
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
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
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
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
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
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