Comments on: How to Buy, Set Up, and Sleep in a Hammock http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-buy-properly-set-up-and-sleep-in-a-hammock/ Featuring insider destination guides and how-to articles from the matador travel community. Our focus is sustainable travel, cultural immersion, plus work, study, and volunteer opportunities worldwide. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:45:29 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Anne http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-buy-properly-set-up-and-sleep-in-a-hammock/comment-page-1/#comment-2194 Anne Wed, 06 May 2009 11:16:42 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=323#comment-2194 We make a camping hammock from rip-stop parachute nylon, the material of choice for military parachutes and high-end tents, it will not tear if punctured (unlike the heavier parachute "silk" commonly available). This material makes a crinkly sound in a breeze when unoccupied, but when in use all is quiet. It weighs less than 1 lb and comes with its own stuff sack. It also includes pre knotted lanyards for hanging. We make a camping hammock from rip-stop parachute nylon, the material of choice for military parachutes and high-end tents, it will not tear if punctured (unlike the heavier parachute “silk” commonly available). This material makes a crinkly sound in a breeze when unoccupied, but when in use all is quiet. It weighs less than 1 lb and comes with its own stuff sack. It also includes pre knotted lanyards for hanging.

]]> By: Fabi http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-buy-properly-set-up-and-sleep-in-a-hammock/comment-page-1/#comment-2001 Fabi Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:20:34 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=323#comment-2001 Don't forget that sometimes, especially in tropical areas mosquitos can keep you up all night long. Although using one can make things warmer, I would recommend in getting one. Don’t forget that sometimes, especially in tropical areas mosquitos can keep you up all night long. Although using one can make things warmer, I would recommend in getting one.

]]> By: benny http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-buy-properly-set-up-and-sleep-in-a-hammock/comment-page-1/#comment-1969 benny Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:20:21 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=323#comment-1969 another trick that works really well is to fit a decent quality carabiner (rock climbing clip) on each end of your rope. loop your strings round a tree or whatever, clip 'em back onto themselves and you're ready to nap seconds later. we developed this system during an epic cross-continental road trip entitled 'Hammocks Across Australia' so i can assure you it has been thoroughly tested. another trick that works really well is to fit a decent quality carabiner (rock climbing clip) on each end of your rope.
loop your strings round a tree or whatever, clip ‘em back onto themselves and you’re ready to nap seconds later.
we developed this system during an epic cross-continental road trip entitled ‘Hammocks Across Australia’ so i can assure you it has been thoroughly tested.

]]> By: Seth Haber - Trek Light Gear http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-buy-properly-set-up-and-sleep-in-a-hammock/comment-page-1/#comment-1960 Seth Haber - Trek Light Gear Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:39:24 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=323#comment-1960 Great post! A hammock truly is a traveler's best friend in warm climates and as Eileen said in the comment above, the best way to sleep overnight in a hammock is by situating yourself at a slight diagonal across the hammock. It cuts out the C-shaped curve of the hammock and provides a much flatter surface. You'll wake up a with a happy back and knees. I am the founder of a company that has been making lightweight nylon hammocks for many years and our Double hammock is hands-down our biggest seller - not just because it fits two people, but because it allows you the room to stretch out and get that great diagonal position when you're in there by yourself. So Teresa makes a great point when she said a Double can be worth the price even if you're hammocking alone. Lastly, the information about the hammock knots is great, but you can also get a pre-knotted hanging kit (we make one and so do some other companies) that gives you a fully adjustable and lightweight way to hang your hammock in seconds without having to tie a single knot. It's a hammock, so you want to keep everything as easy and relaxing as possible! If anyone has any questions about traveling with lightweight hammocks don't hesitate to ask! -- Seth Haber seth [at] treklightgear [dot] com Twitter: @TrekLightGear Great post! A hammock truly is a traveler’s best friend in warm climates and as Eileen said in the comment above, the best way to sleep overnight in a hammock is by situating yourself at a slight diagonal across the hammock. It cuts out the C-shaped curve of the hammock and provides a much flatter surface. You’ll wake up a with a happy back and knees.

I am the founder of a company that has been making lightweight nylon hammocks for many years and our Double hammock is hands-down our biggest seller – not just because it fits two people, but because it allows you the room to stretch out and get that great diagonal position when you’re in there by yourself. So Teresa makes a great point when she said a Double can be worth the price even if you’re hammocking alone.

Lastly, the information about the hammock knots is great, but you can also get a pre-knotted hanging kit (we make one and so do some other companies) that gives you a fully adjustable and lightweight way to hang your hammock in seconds without having to tie a single knot. It’s a hammock, so you want to keep everything as easy and relaxing as possible!

If anyone has any questions about traveling with lightweight hammocks don’t hesitate to ask!

–
Seth Haber
seth [at] treklightgear [dot] com
Twitter: @TrekLightGear

]]> By: eileen http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-buy-properly-set-up-and-sleep-in-a-hammock/comment-page-1/#comment-1959 eileen Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:24:28 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=323#comment-1959 I'd add that hammock sleeping works best when you go slightly diagonal, and in my case make one of your legs into a 4-shape to keep the hammock open. I never enjoyed feeling like an overgrown parenthesis in a hammock. Fun article! I’d add that hammock sleeping works best when you go slightly diagonal, and in my case make one of your legs into a 4-shape to keep the hammock open. I never enjoyed feeling like an overgrown parenthesis in a hammock.

Fun article!

]]> By: Reannon http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-buy-properly-set-up-and-sleep-in-a-hammock/comment-page-1/#comment-1957 Reannon Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:34:44 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=323#comment-1957 Thanks for the informative post...But I was hoping to read about some of the reasons WHY I should buy a hammock. I've always thought it would be a quirky and fun thing to purchase, but I worried that it would do some long-term damage to my back. How about the costs? Is it cheaper than a bed? Better for your health than a futon? Are there cultures out there that prefer hammocks to beds? Where did the hammock originate? I've always associated it with pirates... Thanks for the informative post…But I was hoping to read about some of the reasons WHY I should buy a hammock. I’ve always thought it would be a quirky and fun thing to purchase, but I worried that it would do some long-term damage to my back. How about the costs? Is it cheaper than a bed? Better for your health than a futon? Are there cultures out there that prefer hammocks to beds? Where did the hammock originate? I’ve always associated it with pirates…

]]> By: Anne http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-buy-properly-set-up-and-sleep-in-a-hammock/comment-page-1/#comment-1956 Anne Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:04:47 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=323#comment-1956 A excellent article about buying and using camping hammocks. Thank you. A excellent article about buying and using camping hammocks. Thank you.

]]> By: Osman http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-buy-properly-set-up-and-sleep-in-a-hammock/comment-page-1/#comment-1955 Osman Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:22:08 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=323#comment-1955 Very nice and useful post! Thank you!! Very nice and useful post! Thank you!!

]]> By: Chris Naismith http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-buy-properly-set-up-and-sleep-in-a-hammock/comment-page-1/#comment-1954 Chris Naismith Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:27:52 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=323#comment-1954 I have a friend who makes and sells high quality nylon hammocks. The proceeds go to a charity in Uganda. For more info visit http://www.actionheronetwork.net/uganda.html I have a friend who makes and sells high quality nylon hammocks. The proceeds go to a charity in Uganda. For more info visit http://www.actionheronetwork.net/uganda.html

]]> By: Tim Patterson http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-buy-properly-set-up-and-sleep-in-a-hammock/comment-page-1/#comment-1953 Tim Patterson Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:55:27 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=323#comment-1953 I like the embedded knot-tying videos. I like the embedded knot-tying videos.

]]> By: Carlo http://thetravelersnotebook.com/how-to/how-to-buy-properly-set-up-and-sleep-in-a-hammock/comment-page-1/#comment-1951 Carlo Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:01:44 +0000 http://thetravelersnotebook.com/?p=323#comment-1951 zzzzzz...oh...sorry! I've never slept in a hammock, but would love to try! What if you're a stomach, one knee up, one arm under the pillow kind of sleeper. Would that work? Great post! :) zzzzzz…oh…sorry!

I’ve never slept in a hammock, but would love to try! What if you’re a stomach, one knee up, one arm under the pillow kind of sleeper. Would that work?

Great post! :)

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