What’s your best…

3 years ago by goforliftoff to c/hammocks

…Piece of hammock-related gear? …Advice to someone getting into hammock camping? …Trip experience (where you used a hammock)? …Camping meal? Because everyone needs to eat!

IthronMorn 9 points 3 years ago

The most important part of getting into hammocking is the ridgeline. Everything else is pretty much optional or interchangeable. But a proper set ridgeline will ensure consistent hangs in various locations. I'd recommend watching Shug's videos on YouTube on how to set one up.

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goforliftoff 4 points 3 years ago

You know, that’s not the answer I would have come up with first on my own, but it’s a great answer.

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IthronMorn 3 points 3 years ago

Well thank you! I've played with a couple different hammocks and suspension methods and shit but I find consistently the ridgeline to be the most important and everything else is just for convenience. I really like my whoopie slings but hanging with carabiners is essentially just as easy. Take away my ridgeline though and a 2 minute setup becomes 15 minutes of fucking with it and then realizing in the middle of the night that I'm still uncomfortable lol.

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beastlykings 1 point 3 years ago

I've been meaning to set up a ridgeline, but most of my hangs are just a few hours at a time near the beach or something, and I wouldn't want the ridge in my way.

I've only hammock camped twice, and only one was a proper setup. But I'm going backpacking next week, and I think I'm gonna set up a ridgeline before I go, so it's one less thing to worry about

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IthronMorn 1 point 3 years ago

I usually don't find it cumbersome for my short hangs.

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Dallimjp 4 points 3 years ago

My best hammock camping meal... Hobo dinners, but add half a can of Campbell's cream of "what ever you like best" to it and Lowry's seasoning. It's a game changer.

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goforliftoff 3 points 3 years ago

Ooooh, that sounds way better than one of those “pour boiling water into this pouch and wait 5 minutes” meals.

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MonochromeLadybug 4 points 3 years ago

I'm pretty fond of my portable hammock stand made from extendable paint poles. It's something I leave in the back of my truck, so I can hang anywhere I am. It's nice when camping in places where hanging from trees isn't allowed, or there are no trees at all. It really opens up the opportunities on road trips.

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goforliftoff 2 points 3 years ago

That sounds awesome. Do you have a pic you can share?

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MonochromeLadybug 6 points 3 years ago

It's a tensahedron stand that needs a single anchor to support itself. I normally use the hitch on my truck, but have tied to exposed roots, fence posts, door jambs, large rocks, etc...

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beastlykings 2 points 3 years ago

Holy crap! I never would've thought of this. I'm gonna build one immediately

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robocrates 1 point 2 years ago

My hammock liner is big and bulky and awkward to carry around because i like to travel light, but my goodness does it make for a warm night’s sleep. Went hammocking in -4 Celsius a couple nights ago in Brecon and I was as snug as a bug. Perfect for cold ones, but wouldn't bother with it in Summer

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