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How to Set Up & Use a Hammock - Hammocking

Sunday, 31 January 2010 22:48
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Why Hammock? How to choose a Site? How to Setup? If your new to Hammocks, we're here to help! This guide will help you make the right choices for a dry, warm nights sleep in a Hammock.
 
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8 Sunday, 15 January 2012 16:52
Ashley Cawley
Hi Simon, set it taut and go from there :) I've just returned from the woods where about 4-5 of my mates and I camped out in Hammocks, it's a bit each to their own (personal preference) you'll find what's right for you if you experiment.
7 Friday, 13 January 2012 17:49
Simon Taylor
Hi - like the video. Here's a question some say you need a bit of sag in your hammock, others say have it taut?? I'm just getting into hammocking - any views?
Thanks for a great website - very helpful and informative,
Regards
Si
6 Sunday, 23 October 2011 21:06
Simon Raeburn
The frontline is the best choice if you don't intend to use it on the ground (the base of the travel is waterproof to act as a groundsheet). In the winter when there are no midges to worry about you can sleep in between both base layers to give an extra element of comfort.
5 Sunday, 16 October 2011 15:09
Ashley Cawley
@John - My whole hammock setup would be covered by a Tarp above, so my Rucksack and boots would be underneath the hammock nice and dry. I don't worry about the security of my rucksack underneath my hammock - If I thought it was a possibility I was in a place where my kit was going to be nicked overnight I wouldn't camp there! As simple as that.
4 Friday, 14 October 2011 12:16
John V.
Hi, I'd like to know where you put your bagpack or your shoes while sleeping in hammock to prevent them against rain of theft. Thanks.
3 Thursday, 31 March 2011 13:50
Ashley Cawley
That's great to hear Mark, I am still using a DD Travel Hammock myself. Thanks for the comment :)
2 Thursday, 31 March 2011 08:47
Mark Massey
This is the video that convinced me that the DD travel hammock was the best for me (though I still like the footbox idea on the Warbonnet Blackbird). It is also what led me to the Natural bushcraft site. Thanks
1 Friday, 12 November 2010 01:48
Gilbert
Which model of hammock from DD is this ? The travel model ? (gilbert.fernandes@orange.fr)

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