r/hammockcamping

Improvement and Progress

Wow, do I love my hammock!!!

I love it so much, I need to figure out how to hang in less-than-ideal situations.

My primary rig is an OG Warbonnet Blackbird with webbing strap suspension, and I am generally happy with my setup. The question is, when you can't reach from tree to tree, what is the best to use to make up the gap?

I considered running "something??" under higher tension and hanging off that, but it's not really practical. Do I bring spider daisy chain or python straps to use as a tree strap and clip the regular straps with my regular carabiner?

I'd be interested in others' experiences.

I’ve been running an ENO setup for a few years and just upgraded to a Warbonnet XLC. One thing I really liked about the ENO tarps was how easy they are to set up. The line locks make dialing everything in super quick. I can’t keep using that tarp since it’s shorter than the hammock. What tarps are you all running, and how are you setting them up to keep things fast and adjustable?

Hi guys,

I have a Climashield Apex 200 top quilt (79" x 57" / 200 × 145 cm). It has been sitting compressed in a stuff sack for about 7 days, so it currently looks a bit thin.

I'm planning the following storage routine:

Leave it laid out flat for a a few hours to let it regain its loft.

I’m considering sewing two 28" x 20" / 70 x 50 cm pillowcases together to create a large 28" x 40" / 70 x 100 cm storage bag. This way, the Apex insulation won't be compressed at all. What do you think?

Every 2 months, take it out, give it a good shake, let it breathe for a few minutes, and then stuff it back into the pillowcase.

Is this the right approach for synthetic insulation? Should I stuff it randomly into the pillowcase or is folding it better? I want to make sure I don't damage the loft over time.

Thanks!

I want to build a Ultralight hammock setup.

But want some inspiration. Can i hear/see your guys setup, if that is u have a ultralight setup.

Not my content, but probably interesting to many of us hanging peeps. Thick cheap military wool blankets probably decently warm since layered, and the bottom layer isn’t compressed.

I wonder whether a compact UL version made from Amsteel and a cheap light breathable textile like tyvek would be compelling, boosted with a reflectix sandwich filling, trekking poles with special harnesses as spreaders. The slipperiness of materials could be offset with more overlap and maybe some alligator clips. And of course, no rope against the tree.

I just ordered my first camping hammock, a Circadian Pro from Hammock Gear, along with a Journey tarp. I already have a Paria 15° top quilt that I use for tent camping. The only thing I'm missing is an underquilt.

For reference, I'm 5'7" tall. I live in Ohio, and will be camping in Ohio and Pennsylvania mostly. I don't expect to be out in anything below 45-50° this spring/summer. I mostly car camp, but I'm planning a couple overnight/weekend backpacking trips. I have a budget of about $150 max, although I'll be able to have a bigger budget for something better before the end of summer, if I need to upgrade. I'd prefer to stay as budget friendly as possible, as this is already costing alot.

I'm debating between a Hammock Gear Hearth 40° short 5'2"-5'7" for $130, a Hammock Gear Hearth 40° 5'7"-6'2" for $140, a Hang Tight 40° for $110, or a Hang Tight 30° for $130.

What would you get? Any advice, input, or further recommendations are appreciated.

My budget is preferably under 100, value simplicity, ease of use.

Ruta’s website says sold out and emailing them for availability date has so far been met with silence.

Short of making my own, are there any other places making these? My Google skills have failed me.

I need a hammock but what kind? Also what else should i get? A sleeping bag, tarp what else? Thanks for any help haha

Up until now, I’ve staked my tarp with stiff guy lines (the same stuff you hang the tarp with.) I’ve read the advice to use shock cord to stake your tarp, but I have a question: do you loop the shock cord from the stake to the tarp, or do you add a loop of shock to the tarp and then use a guy line to attach the stake to the shock? Am I over-thinking this?

Hey everyone!

I'm on the hunt for a new underquilt and would love some recommendations. Here's my situation:

I currently own two UQs:

- Grüezi Bag Biopod Downwool Hybrid Underquilt – great pack size (16×22 cm), but it's a bit too short for me at 1.90 m

- Need for Trees UQ – fits my height perfectly, but it's too bulky for backpacking

So I'm looking for the best of both worlds: something with a pack size similar to the Grüezi (around 16×22 cm), long enough for someone 1.90 m tall, preferably down-filled, and ideally under €200.

Has anyone found something that ticks all these boxes? Happy to hear about anything – even lesser-known cottage brands. Thanks in advance!