Ed, Just a quick question about the Velcro set up on your hammocks. Would it be possible to alternate the Velcro type on the hammock or the pea pod so that the...
I just finished a "test" double-bottom hammock using Risk's ZHammock design (it was a test hammock because it used a piece of fabric that was 2' too short, so...
I've been experimenting with the alternate Speer method of attaching the line. I fold it up on the end like normal, fold the end over about 3.5 to 4 inches,...
Posted at: http://www.peak.org/~webdawg/Hammocking/MirageHammockSystem/ Some work still to do on the html links (don't click "Up", won't work), but you'll get...
drool all you want - I'm headed out to the Hoh Rain forest with the NW Hikers posse. Taking the HH. While they're sleeping on the damp ground (it's been...
The article below announces Ryan Jordan of BackpackingLight.com will appear on the "ultra-lite backpacking" segment of the Travel Gear weekly magazine show, a...
Here is a good web site on Permethrin: http://www.travmed.com/trip_prep/insect_permethrin.htm Pyrethrin is made from flowers, Permethrin is man-made. From...
Hi Everyone, I've been lurking the list for a while, learning about hammock camping. I'm a backpacker whenever possible and have been trying to lighten my...
I must sleep with my mouth open because I wake up early with a dry sore throat. Worse in cold dry weather. I cover myself almost completely with my Pea Pod to...
Fellow Hammockers may enjoy the caption under the first picture on my current homepage... http://www.imrisk.com/ The Adirondacks are a hammock camper's...
The August issue of Hammock Camping News has just been posted online for FREE viewing! The feature article is: Aurora Borealis and Camping Hammocks. Yes,...
I was just wondering what the best type / shape sleeping pad is best for hammocks. I am trying to figure out my gear list for a thru- hike starting in Feb....
Went hiking/camping this past weekend with my brother in law to False Cape State Park (a beautiful place) with my new speer based hammock....which was...
Hi gang. Just wanted to let you know we've returned form our 2-week canoe trip to Boundary Waters. Karen and I had a blast--will soon post some pictures. See...
I'm really interested in hearing about your BWCA trip Ed and Karen. My trip there the beginning of July was the best. We had the nicest weather I've ever had...
...are posted in my pictures. I fixed the Bowline (thanks Mathew) and added the Sailor's Way (AKA Onehanded) Bowline, same knot just a different way to tie it...
Hi. I've got a homemade Speer hammock (from the kit). I've read with interest the discussions about changing around the way the material is gathered or folded...
I know that my question going to be off topic. I was wondering if it is possible to use a home faucet mounted water filter out camping wher there is only a...
My paddling partner just completed 11 days on the Bloodvein in Manitoba. He used his new Asym HH and I slept in my trusty Eureka Timberlite tent. The Bloodvein...
... Look closely at the label on the home water filter. Chances are it is approved only to remove taste and odor from already potable water. Here's what is...
Jonas: I for SURE vote for the double-bottom hammock. It just makes things a lot easier to manage. Also, I suggest you leave both sides (long edges) of the...
Hello all, after nearly 30 years (4 kids, two careers, and a lot of water under the proverbial bridge)...I am returning to hiking/camping. I have also ...
I read several posts about using a mixture of silicone sealant and Coleman fuel as a seam sealer when building tarps out of silnylon. Has anyone tried using...
I think everybody is punning, BUT just in case. Mineral spirits is a petroleum hydrocarbon solvent and is the first cousin of dry cleaning fluid. It is very...
I'm an assistant Scoutmaster and just returned from our summer camp in northeastern Alabama. My Speer Hammock worked well there. I opted to stay in it in lieu...
A couple questions from jonas I did not previously answer: I noticed that (1) your hammocks are 4' wide, while Speer designs are always 5' wide, and (2) that...
i have proof that you are correct. we tried acclimating our retriever to "his hammock"--the cheap one--and, just as you said, he bounded out the other side on...
