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Just Hangin’ Around

Just Hangin’ Around. An Aerial View of Hammock Backpacking. Just A Little History. Introduced to Europe by Columbus from present-day Bahamas. Part of the classic Mayan culture. Adopted by Royal Navy in 1597 for shipboard use. Used by both sides during the Vietnam War.

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Just Hangin’ Around

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  1. Just Hangin’ Around An Aerial View of Hammock Backpacking

  2. Just A Little History • Introduced to Europe by Columbus from present-day Bahamas. • Part of the classic Mayan culture. • Adopted by Royal Navy in 1597 for shipboard use. • Used by both sides during the Vietnam War.

  3. Why So Critical in the Past? • Highly effective in preventing disease and fungal infection. • Netting protects from infectious insect bites. • Tarps and elevation protect from rain and runoff. • Snakes and other creepy crawlies are left on the ground.

  4. Why Leave the Ground? • Often more comfortable than tents. • LNT-friendly by providing less impact. • No compressing soil. • No clearing vegetation. • Tarp can be setup independently if needed. • Dual-purpose shelter and camp seat.

  5. Why Leave the Ground? • Typically easier to setup and cleaner to take down. • Great for uneven and rough terrain. • Highly customizable to suit your needs or the needs of the environment.

  6. Problems Leaving the Ground • Not really geared towards multiple users. • Can require more tweaking to achieve the “perfect” setup. • Can get cold quickly if you’re not prepared.

  7. Why Would I Stay on the Ground? • Camping above tree line. • Sharing your shelter with someone else. • Warmer without additional precautions. • Desire a fully enclosed shelter.

  8. Problems With Staying on the Ground • Not LNT-friendly. • Can be dirty to pack away. • Typically more bulky. • Need to find the “perfect” site to avoid getting poked by rocks and sticks or damage tent floor. • Need to be dried out before packing. • Can be hot and muggy.

  9. Not Your Grandpa’s Hammock • Modern backpacking hammocks are small and lightweight. • Far removed in materials, not design, from “recreational” hammocks.

  10. Won’t I Fall Out? • Only if you’re really talented. ;-)

  11. Inside the Backpacking Hammock • Typically made from light or ultralight silnylon. • May have permanent or removable netting. • Typically have storage areas or loops. • May have a structural or non-structural ridgeline. • May be single or double layer.

  12. Inside the Backpacking Hammock • Gathered end • Hennessy • Sewn channel • Switchback • Bridge • JRB Bear Bridge

  13. Inside the Backpacking Hammock

  14. Inside the Backpacking Hammock

  15. Site Selection • Pick trees 12-15’ apart that are 6-8” in diameter minimum. • Don’t pick the tallest trees. • Look up for widowmakers. • Try to pick a location that will naturally protect you from wind/rain. • Optional • Pick site based on view • Pick site based on stealth

  16. Suspension Methods • Standard rope • Can cut into tree if attached directly. • Knots degrade rope strength and can be difficult to untie.

  17. Suspension Methods • Webbing straps • Safer for the tree by distributing load. • Eliminate the need for knots. • Strap Options • Eno Slap Straps • Python straps • DIY

  18. Suspension Attachment Methods • Carabiners • Descender rings • Toggles Demo Time!

  19. Get Your Sag On! • Hang the suspension to create about a 30° angle for a proper sag. • Too much sag will create too tight of a hammock. • Too little sag will turn your hammock into a banana. • Neither will be comfortable.

  20. Tweaking The Setup • Use tie-outs to provide a roomier feel. • Use ridgeline for clothing, lighting, etc. • Try positioning head slightly higher if you struggle getting head/feet level. • Adjust height above ground based on comfort.

  21. Keepin’ It Warm • Convection loss is your biggest enemy. • Keeping the wind off your back will eliminate CBS and make your time much more enjoyable.

  22. Insulation Options • WeatherShield • SuperShelter • Underquilt/top quilt • Three-quarter • Full-length • Sleeping bag • Foam pads • Emergency blanket

  23. Insulation Options • Hammock sock • Lightweight blankets • Natural materials • Leaves • Pine straw • Other vegetation Demo Time!

  24. Insulation Options

  25. Don’t Blame it on the Rain • A quality tarp can greatly increase your comfort level. • Multiple tarps to choose from may be helpful depending on your needs. • Buy a tarp that provides flexibility beyond simply covering the hammock.

  26. Tarp Designs

  27. Assymetric Tarp

  28. Hex Tarp

  29. Winter Tarp

  30. Setup Overview

  31. Dude! Where Are My Trees? • If you find yourself above tree line or w/o suitable trees you can still use your hammock. • Hiking poles can support ends like a tree. • Being prepared with a pad can make the journey back to ground more palatable.

  32. Dude! Where Are My Trees?

  33. Dude! Where Are My Trees?

  34. My Setup

  35. It’s a Camp Chair!

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