Hammock
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Gear Review: Dutchware Cinch Strap Buckles for Hammocks
Finding the perfect suspension system for my Hennesy Hammock has been a journey. I have used everything from the standard knot setup to the beetle buckles. Nothing worked as well as I had hoped. The search continued until this year when I discovered the Dutchware cinch strap buckles.
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Gear Review: Dutchware Beetle Buckle for Hammock Suspension
A good suspension system is as important as the hammock itself. What a good system entails depends on individual preferences. For me, a good system is easy to set up, reliable, and easy to adjust. Keeping these qualities in mind, I decided to go with a cinch buckle system and use Dutchware’s Beetle Buckles for…
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Gear Review: DEEQI Adjustable Tree Straps
To make it a bit easier to set up the Clark NX-270 hammock, we invested in a set of DEEQI Adjustable Tree Straps. These 12 foot polyester straps have 40 loops and can safely support up to 400lbs. These are fantastic straps. Easy to use and extremely easy to adjust. It takes some of the “guess work”…
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Gear Review: Clark NX-270
How you camp is just as important as where you camp. Having a suitable shelter that fits your needs plays a major role in having a successful (and happy) trip. Back in April, I made the decision to switch from a tent to a hammock. It reduced the weight I carried, the amount of space…
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Gear Review: Hennessy Hammock Explorer Ultralight Asym Zip Hammock
For months Steve and I have been talking about different ways to reduce more camping weight and started investigating hammocks vs tents. It took awhile but I finally decided to take a chance and bought the Hennessy Hammock Explorer Ultralight Asym Zip Hammock. The Specs Height Limit: 7′ Weight Limit: 250 lbs Packaged Weight: 2…