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Copyright ©2003-2007 Bushcraftuk.com Comments
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very good guide - always wondered why I wasnt very warm in my sleeping bag when sleeping in my hammock! ta
Rather than using the webbing/rope provided on most hammocks, I replaced it with 2 large karabiners at the hammock ends, then using a cam buckle strap make a double loop around the tree then feed strap end through the krab then into the cam buckle. You can adjust the strap up and down to get the right height (without fancy knots or loads of untying) with a single tug
And more importantly (to me at least) a 3 - 4 cm strap doesn't do any damage to bark. I notice that no matter how taut I tie it, my fly sags as the night wears on (... no it's not down to my age!!), and can flap in the rain (which I still do!!). Try a bungee on wone end of the para cord. It keep tension all night, in all weather. Have been hammock camping for years, though good places to camp are few and far between in the UK. Larry
I like your setup. My hammock has been cobbled together from various placed and isn't quite as professional as your but works well for me. I totally agree that they are much more versatile, comfortable and forgiving of environment than a tent. I use a thermarest in and sleeping bag in mine and you have to be a bit of an acrobat to get out for a pee! Once inside it is very warm and comfortable. I camped in Canada in early October and was very comfortable. Top tip: if you use a thermarest in a hammock - take a repair kit! Mine went flat in the night and my back (and then the rest of me) got VERY cold very quickly.
great advise from all i am looking in to getting my self set up with on soon will let you know how i get on and for advise when i need it ta
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