When my Hennessy Hammock Expedition first arrived I was a little overwhelmed when it came to setting it up. Previously all of the hammocks that I had owned came equipped with carabiners or hooks which meant an easy setup with no knots to tie. Now that I had bought a real camping hammock I had to learn how to set it up. Learning how to set up Hennessy Hammocks is easy. The model that I’m …
Hammock Camping for Two: My Tips to Make it Work
Sleeping in a hammock is ideal for an individual but what about for couples? Many people who have tried to sleep with two people in a hammock have found it uncomfortable but there are a few methods that you can use to make it work. The methods that I found for sleeping for sleeping with two people in a hammock are; the double hammock, the side by side tandem system, hanging two hammocks vertically and …
16 Cool Pieces of Gear for Hammock Camping
With the popularity of hammock camping increasing, there are so many pieces of cool gear for hammock camping on the market today. I’ve done my research and I will share with you the pieces of gear that I thought were the most interesting hammock camping products around. This list is different than the list that I previously wrote about accessories. On that list, I tried to think of gear that was practical around a campsite, …
How to Use Hammock Straps
The biggest issue for some people new to Hammock Camping is figuring out how to use the hammock straps. There are many different types of straps and each operates differently. Well, I own a number of different types hammock straps myself and I would love to show you how I use them to set up my hammocks. Some of the methods for using hammock straps are easier than others, but none of them are overly …
Hammock Camping Safety; 17 Ways to Stay Safe
Whether you are camping in a tent or hammock there are some things you can do to keep yourself safe. There will always be inherent risks involved with camping but we can do our best to minimize those. There are some things that you can do to ensure your safety that are specifically designed for hammock camping. My list of safety tips has tips for camping in general and tips for specifically camping in a …
Are Cheap Budget Hammocks Good? I Bought Two to Find Out!
Over the past few years there has been an explosion of cheap budget camping hammocks on most marketplaces. With all of these cheap hammocks flooding the market, the one question that I find myself asking over and over is; are these cheap budget camping hammocks any good? Well, I bought two to find out. After using them, I have come to the conclusion that cheap hammocks actually aren’t too bad; however, they probably aren’t the …
The Ultimate Hammock Camping Checklist
When you’re going camping it is important to keep a checklist, if you don’t you might forget something as I have many times. Here I have provided you with the list that I have used in the past to decide what I need to bring. I have listed these things under four different categories; shelter, resources, other essentials and fun stuff. I hope you’re able to find everything you need on my list. If you don’t …
19 Tips and Tricks for Hammock Camping
Everybody who loves hammock camping also loves hearing tips and tricks to make their time more enjoyable. I’ve made our own list and we hope you are able to find something that helps you out. If you know something that I don’t then please leave me a comment below the post; I would love to hear it! Here are my 19 Tips and Tricks for Hammock Camping: 19.Set Up A Fly/Tarp Early Sometimes when I …
Hammock Camping with Bears, Bugs, and Other Wildlife
No matter how you go camping, whether, in a tent or a hammock, there is always a chance that you will encounter wildlife, bears, and bugs included. For some reason; however, camping in a hammock just feels different when it comes to wildlife. So what are the risks when it comes to camping in a hammock? What about the bears, bugs and other animals? The good news is that when it comes to bears, there …
21 Best Accessories For Hammock Camping
There are some things you can bring camping to maximize your comfort. There are also things you can bring that most of us would consider mandatory. On this list, you will see some of both. This article is dedicated to my 21 favorite accessories to bring Hammock Camping. I’ve decided not to include the hammock itself and food that you may be bringing. Because this list is about Hammock Camping specifically you will see a …