Hammock Bivy Prototype Design
It’s almost been a year since I drew up these plans for a hammock bivy and I thought I might as well publish them. During… Read More »Hammock Bivy Prototype Design
It’s almost been a year since I drew up these plans for a hammock bivy and I thought I might as well publish them. During… Read More »Hammock Bivy Prototype Design
Sometimes, it’s the little things that matter; the attention to detail. I was testing out a hammock the other day that had a zippered bug… Read More »DIY Lightweight Zipper Pulls
Back in 2010, I published some instructions for making a 3-person hammock stand on HammockForums.net. I’ve updated the illustrations and information and am posting it… Read More »3-Person Hammock Stand
Not all tarps are created equal. Indeed, what appears to be one of the simplest pieces of gear, next to a basic gathered-end hammock, tarps… Read More »Hammock Tarp Coverage Comparison
The Superior Hiking Trail, or SHT, is a foot trail—listed as more than 290 miles long—located in Northeastern Minnesota that skirts the northern shore of… Read More »Q&A – Thru Hiking The SHT in Winter (with a hammock)
Price is often used as a measurement of quality, but just because something is inexpensive doesn’t mean it’s junk. And while investing in quality products… Read More »The Truth About Hammock Camping: Claim #4 – Hammocks are Less Expensive Than Tents
In doing research for my book, I became intrigued by the hammocks used aboard sailing ships. From what I could discover, the basic design of… Read More »World War II US Navy Hammock and Clew Tutorial
Here’s another one of my early illustrations, updated and improved, showing how to convert a US Army poncho liner into an under quilt. In my… Read More »DIY Poncho Liner Under Quilt (PLUQ) (Sew and No-Sew)