A very simple introduction to hammock camping lifted largely from http://theultimatehang.com

1. Hammock Camping 101
http://theultimatehang.com/hammock-camping-101/

2. The Ultimate Hang
All of this material is pretty much lifted
straight from Derek Hansen’s site:
http://theultimatehang.com
You should buy his book! It’s the best
way to get started
These slides are meant as a way to walk
some friends through how to get started.

3. Why hammock
camp?
Hammocks are comfortable
Hammocks are lighter than tents
Hammocks are quick and easy to
setup
Hammocks are less expensive than
tents

4. Sleep on the
Diagonal
Banana Back
Shoulder Squeeze
Calf Pressure

5. It’s more complicated
than it seems
Hammock
Suspension
Insulation
Weather Protection
Bug Protection

6. Gathered Ends
What could be
simpler?
Fancy Nylon
Table cloths
Whip the ends

7. Bridge

8. Spreader Bars

9. Suspension
Lots of choices
Use 1” “tree saver”
straps
Cinch Buckles

10. Insulation
Sleeping Pads
Underquilts
Pods

11. Bug Nets
Integrated Bug Nets
Cocoon Nets

13. A la cart
Cinch buckles & Straps - $25
Carbines - $12
Tablecloth - $20
Warbonnet “Edge” tarp - $85 (DIY $40)
Warbonnet Travel Net - $65 (DIY $20)
Reflectix DIY sleeping pad - $5
Total: $122 - $212

14. Hennessy Hammock
Diamond fly
Integrated bug net
Basic suspension
No insulation
$100 - $250