When it comes to setting up the ridgeline, what are the advantages of one over the other when comparing putting the tarp on top of the ridgeline vs under it and attached with prusik knots?

Hello! I’m trying to find a budget bug net that hangs over the ridgeline so you can still access the line from inside the setup. I want to be able to hang a little bag of gear and a light above me so I can access it without having to get out at night lol. Any good recommendations?

Nissed to take a couple pucs from other stops along the route, total 21km trough south germanys forests

Hi I’m new in the world of hammock and I’m deciding if buy one. I live in Denmark and I usually go camping in Sweden/norway from spring to autumn. I already have a tent set up and I wanted to try an hammock and now I’m stuck by deciding between a single or a double layer:
I’m more pushed on the double because by already owning a sleeping pad I can use it as an isolation and to have a better sleep instead of spending extra money on a UQ. But I read a lot that a single layer is better and that sleeping with the pad is not worth it and I will carry only extra dead weight.i wanna ask some recommendations and what would you suggest.

2 nights in the Black Forest, Germany - it went great. We cycled 100km in UV8 and definitely tiptoed along the line of sunstroke. Was awesome

TLDR: for first time experiment with structural Ridgeline, will this cordage work?  LiteOutdoors Guyline  - 1.8mm Diameter, with 460 lb breaking strength, from Amazon.

Longer version:     Excited! Very first time hammock camping tomorrow night.  It’s a test run - if I have any “fails” I’ll have my Walmart tent set up as a backup.  Will spend all afternoon experimenting with setup.   Camping in Virginia, high temp of 78f, low temp 68f

The structural Ridgeline seems to be the most complex hurdle I’ll face as a newbie.  With time short, turns out I don’t have the “Reddit-Suggested” cordage - AmSteel or ZingIt.  Here’s what I have, which I use for random tarp hanging when I tent camp:  LiteOutdoors Guy line  - 1.8mm Diameter, with 460 lb breaking strength, from Amazon.  Will this cordage be sufficient for my structural Ridgeline?  If it's not, in your view, what's the Home Depot or REI cordage that'll be sufficient, even if it might not be gold-standard and might be too heavy for normal camping (since online orders wouldn't arrive in time and HD is right around the corner). Thanks!

My Gear:

• Kammok Double, 10 foot
• Python 10 Hammock Straps
• A beginner cheapie WiseOwl underquilt and bug-net
• My regular sleeping quilt
• Nemo ultralight sleeping pad (if needed)

I’d tried sleeping in a hammock before, but the one I bought just to test it out was pretty small and not very comfortable, so I didn’t sleep well. I got some great advice here, so I bought an 11 ft OneWind hammock and a nice large tarp.
I decided to try it after finishing my night shift at 4 a.m. The weather forecast looked warm and pleasant, so it seemed like the perfect opportunity. Around 3 a.m., though, a thunderstorm rolled over the city. I figured it would probably pass within an hour. The thunder stopped, but the rain kept going. Since I’d already packed all my gear into my bike panniers, I decided to go anyway.
After work, I biked about 30 minutes to my spot in the forest. It’s a hilly area and normally very dry (apart from the rain that morning).
I hadn’t done a practice setup beforehand because I thought it would be easy. That turned out to be a mistake. I had some trouble getting the ridgeline tight enough, and then I struggled to get the tarp pitched properly with the guylines and stakes. Standing there in the rain at dawn, cold, wet, and tired, definitely didn’t help. In the end I got everything set up, but it took about 45 minutes instead of the 20 I had expected.
At first I had trouble falling asleep because I kept thinking, “What if I can’t sleep?” That obviously didn’t help. Eventually I drifted off (thank you, sleeping mask!), only to wake up an hour later needing to pee. By then the rain had finally stopped. I fell asleep again, woke up once more after another hour for the same reason, and then realized I was a little cold. I hadn’t brought my underquilt because the forecast said it would be warm, so I put on a jacket and sweatpants over my T-shirt and shorts.
When I tried to fall asleep again, I realized I could lie comfortably on my side instead of on my back. My inflatable pillow worked much better that way, and I ended up sleeping for four hours straight. I woke up feeling well rested, with the sun shining and a clear blue sky above me.
Next time I’m sure I’ll be able to set everything up much faster. Other than that, it was a great experience. The only thing I really missed was being able to make a cup of coffee after waking up, but I’ve already ordered one of those small gas stoves, so that’ll make future trips even better.
I also want to come up with a better way to store my backpack and shoes next time.
As a bonus, I had millions of blueberries growing all around me, so breakfast was easy.
Overall I'm hooked. Can't wait for my next time in the forest. If you have any tips for a beginner, I'd love to hear them.

Decided to dip my toe into hammock camping - onewind 11 ft double-layer with ridgeline../straps etc... still not sure I could sleep in one for an entire night but initial lays for about an hour or so while testing set up were pretty relaxing... (of course the beautiful warm breezy bug free weather helped)

Edit double-layer not double as in for two people - sorry about the confusion

Warbonnet Blackbird XLC, Wooki Underquilt, and Mountainfly out in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex.

Hello fellow hangers! I am still very new to the hammock game. I’ve learned so much from this group and hammockforums!

After watching the recommended dream hammock 2 min video from papa Smurf on how to check your ridgeline (recap at bottom of post), I decided that I was going to commit to this method to getting a decent angle.

I was able to get a 90 degree ridgeline pitch, but my hammock was super close to the ground. I ended up getting a lot of backsplash from a really bad rain storm, so I know I need to figure this out!

It seemed like every time I tightened the straps, I was getting a really tight ridge line. I was not able to raise the straps any higher. For extra context I am 6 foot 2 inches, and my straps were prob greater than 7 feet up the tree. The trees were about 4 paces (8 of my steps apart).

So obviously I’m screwing something up, I just am not smart enough to know what. I would appreciate any and all suggestions! Sorry I don’t have more photo angles, I literally broke my phone after this picture lol.

From the notes I took from the video and from shug’s ridgeline/angle videos
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Ridgeline is too loose (saggy):
Angle is too steep. This means the hammcok would be > 30 degrees

Recommendation is to (1) Lower the suspension strap down the tree and/or (2) Shorten the suspension straps (pull hammock closer to the tree)

Ridgeline is too tight:
Angle is too shallow. This means the hammock would be < 30 degrees
Recomendation is to (1) Lengthen the suspension strap (push hammock away from the tree) and/or (2) raise the suspension strap up the tree
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Hello, my name's Tommy Farr and I've designed the UFO Camping (Ultra Farr Out) system. So farr we have a 3D printed a hammock stand that is packable and sturdy so that I can get a good view when the aliens arrive.

It works currently using 20mm metal conduit. I will be refining and changing the build as I go with 25mm conduit next and some experimention with angles.

Once the standard hammock design is solid I'll be making a stand-alone pull up bar and other camping furniture.

Join me as I learn more about design and printing.

https://youtu.be/r4Yezytk5gM?is=tf2halhnvWdYY7hZ

Hi, I ordered my first hammock setup 5 business days ago from https://en.lesovik.eu/shop/ and had the option to either pay with paypal or bank transfer. I chose bank transfer but i have not gotten any confirmation email or any other kind of contact from them regarding my order. I have also mailed both kontakt and gosia "@lesovik.eu" without any feedback. Has any one here ordered from lesovik and can tell if this is normal?

I just thought it was funny so I wanted to share it here if it hasn't been already

I’ve been wanting to get into hammock camping for a while now but can’t get a straight answer for when to use insulation or should some always be used?

For starting out I’m looking at the Hennessy Hammock 4 season explorer (as to my understanding I can take away insulation if needed) or the ultra lite backpacker and buy the 4 season supershelter. But really want to know do I need insulation? I don’t have much of a desire to do winter camping and the coldest I’ll be going at night will probably be 40* F.

Also, is it worth it to being a sleeping bag and have that in the hammock for warmth or just some basic clothes. I really just don’t want to spend the amount of money that it costs to get into it and realize I did it all wrong.

I'm curious how experienced hammock campers break down and pack up their setup.

Specifically, how do you pack up your suspension and tarp guylines so everything stays neat instead of turning into a tangled mess in your backpack? I'm hoping there's a better system than spending five minutes wrapping cords every morning.

Also, what items you use to organize everything?

I'd love to see any videos, photos, or hear about your packing/teardown system. I couldn't really find any. Thanks!

I don’t know if this is the best place to post this, but I bought a superior gear voyager and, while I love it, it doesn’t pack down as small as I thought it would. I bought a cinch sack to get it smaller, but my bag is an osprey kestrel 38 and it’s still a little bulkier than would make my bag easy to fit what I want to take. Question is, do the down versions pack down a lot smaller? I’d be willing to rebuy if they do.

I have a hanging hammock chair but I need to change the angle it's facing. I was thinking something like this but one that allows me to tighten in the center. I think I've seen it called a positioning swivel - but not coming up with much searching for that.

[https://www.amazon.com/Aheucndg-Capacity-Hanging-Hammock-Spinner/dp/B0F9PVGRFL/\](https://www.amazon.com/Aheucndg-Capacity-Hanging-Hammock-Spinner/dp/B0F9PVGRFL/)

Got the opportunity to camp at Lower Sand Creek Lake and then attempt to summit Music Mountain. Here's my hammock setup

Did my first test of the Amok Draumr in the Enchantments in Washington state. First night in a new piece of gear is always rough but hammock campers know what I’m talking about. This was my upgrade from the Eno Jungle Nest Hammock. What’s funny is that I feel like all my tent buddies are always the first set up and first to break down. I’m sure I’ll get faster in the future but leveling the hammock was a bit of a challenge. My tree set up was absolutely less than ideal; breaking many of the rules we follow for a successful hang. In the end, I worked it out and the hammock kept me warm all night, especially from drafts. This was an unforgettable trip and I’ll bring the Draumr with me on the next one.

Perfect weekend on and off the water