DIY Hammock Setup
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The most common camping questions I'm asked usually have to do with my hammock. People want to know why I don't use a tent, if a hammock is comfortable overnight, if it's safe, warm, how I stay dry, or keep the bugs away... Pretty much anything you can imagine! In response, I've decided to make a series here detailing all the components to my hammock camping setup.
At some point, I'll have to chronicle my progression from my very first hammock trip, where I literally stuck a tent on top of hammock trying to get shelter off the ground! But alas, that will be a story for another day. It's been quite the journey from that moment to the much more practical and efficient setup I have know. Since that first trip when I began hammocking in the summer of 2015, I've learned and grown from all my experiences, and I even discovered the joy of making my own custom gear.
This post and video are simply just an introduction to the components that I have made for myself and that I will believe are ideal for hammock camping in all weather. A few of these might seem a little different from what you are used to seeing on a hammock, so I will break down all the components in separate posts, talk about what they do and why they're important, and give tutorials on how to make them yourself. I've added a little glossary below to just get you used to some of the hammock "Lingo". This is just the starting point, and let me know if you have any questions or thoughts!
--José
At some point, I'll have to chronicle my progression from my very first hammock trip, where I literally stuck a tent on top of hammock trying to get shelter off the ground! But alas, that will be a story for another day. It's been quite the journey from that moment to the much more practical and efficient setup I have know. Since that first trip when I began hammocking in the summer of 2015, I've learned and grown from all my experiences, and I even discovered the joy of making my own custom gear.
This post and video are simply just an introduction to the components that I have made for myself and that I will believe are ideal for hammock camping in all weather. A few of these might seem a little different from what you are used to seeing on a hammock, so I will break down all the components in separate posts, talk about what they do and why they're important, and give tutorials on how to make them yourself. I've added a little glossary below to just get you used to some of the hammock "Lingo". This is just the starting point, and let me know if you have any questions or thoughts!
--José
Hammock Glossary
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