I ride a scooter...well okay I ride several scooters - 150cc up to 585cc - and use my hammock when camping out. Am encouraging other scooter riders to start...
Once again, the April Southeast Hammock Hangers weekend at Hot Springs is in the past and, as always, Ed and I had a wonderful time. We counted over 30...
Hi folks, sorry if this has been discussed in the past year and I missed it (I haven't been very active here lately). If so, a link would be appreciated. If...
But most of the camp sites I have been to with the scouts don't have trees that can be used!!!! I am plus size (roughly 270) - what non-tree options are...
Hello everyone. I need some ideas. We have almost 20 scouts ranging in age from 13 to 18 hiking for 5 days on the AT in July. We just did a 2 day backpacking...
... It was amazing the difference between Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday was sunny and hot (I got the sunburn to prove it!) and Wednesday was bitterly cold....
Vapor barriers aren't that easy to use if you don't understand what is going on and they aren't that hard to use if you do. Does that make any sense? If it...
( Cuben does not breath. How do you deal with condensation? Isn't it like being wrapped up in a trash bag?) [one doesn't( in most cases) lay ditectly on the...
my thoughts on under quilts. I have modified a nanatuk down quilt by removing the foot box and turning it into an under quilt. with a shock cord in the sides...
Has anyone used a BA AirCore pad in their double bottom hammock? What additions/modifications/techniques did you find useful/necessary? Thanks. russ...
As most of you know, Trail Days in Damascus, VA is next weekend, May 15-18 and we will be there, along with Jacks 'R' Better,? and Anti-Gravity Gear. ?As...
I will be in Naples next week and am looking for a place to camp. I understand the rules against hammock camping in the state parks and was curious if anyone...
Hi all, ? Ed will send out more details later, but here is the basic info regarding the June SEHHA Campout in Hot Springs. As always, it will be the second...
My wife and I have established New Mexico Outdoor right smack in the middle of thousands and thousands of acres of B-LM; Santa fe NF & Carson NF wilderness...
I want to have a go at making my own hammock for camping. I've seen them made from a single piece of fabric. Does anyone have a pattern for making hammocks...
While preparing to purhcase gear a 50 mile AT hike later this year me and my sons stumbled upon a hammock camping site: Just Jeff's Hiking Page. We were amazed...
My name is Karen but everyone on the web calls me Chevy, I am 48 years old and I live in Southeast Michigan. I am married to a wonderful man named Rich. We...
I have recently returned from a very successful camping trip but as I don't often get to go my knot work was, if you'll pardon the pun, a little ropey. I was...
Hi all, Just a quick reminder that the 21st Southeast Hammock Hangers Association Campout is this upcoming weekend in Hopt Springs, NC. The campout is open to...
Middle Tenn Hangout Hi gang, the Mid Tn Hangout is BACK ON for May 2nd-May 4th. Sorry for the confusion and time delay but when Neo asked for someone else to...
Was it on this list that, a few months ago, we were talking about carrying bright orange trash bags along? Trash bags can serve many more purposes than just...
okay, is anyone from georgia planning to attend ed's hangout???? if so, would you be willing to offer a ride. still no wheels yet..:( have gas card will...
Has anybody ever tried both of these hammocks? I have a Hennessey, and it's ok, but I think it's a bit short for me (6'-3"). The Claytor looks to be about the...
I sleep in my Brazilian style hammock at home pretty much every night. I'm allergic to the dust mites that love to multiply in mattresses, especially in the...
When I went to the website, it stated the netting would keep out no-see-ums. Hmmmm! Wonder if that is true. The little boogers will chew you up day and...
Hey, I haven't been able to find out much about this anywhere? http://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/profly.html It seems like it might be a better design...
Those of you that own the Claytor Jungle or Expedition hammock: I am thinking about buying one and I want to know what you guys think. Are they worth buying?...
Thanks to everyone who responded to my post Pros and Cons. Here's a thought about hammocks and comfort. Men and women have been going to sea for years sleeping...
