Favorite Hammocks

[melissab]

Are these State Parks allowing hammocks to be attached to trees? All the parks I've been in so far have posted in their rules that absolutely nothing can be attatched to the trees in any way shape or fashion. We're wanting to do a quick fall drive from Fl to the Blue Ridge mountains and since we can travel faster/longer without the trailer i was looking into tent camping but hammocks looks like a nice, fun alternative if I can hang them somewhere.

[Donna D.]

Originally Posted by melissab

Are these State Parks allowing hammocks to be attached to trees?

This is probably a state-by-state issue. I've seen lots of postings in lots of Oregon State Parks, where tying anything to a tree is a no-no. Not just hammocks, but clothes lines and pet lines. Now, I haven't visited every single Oregon State Park, but I think it applies to all. It would be a PITA to plan to camp using your hammock, and then find out you can't.

[accrete]

Originally Posted by melissab

...i was looking into tent camping but hammocks looks like a nice, fun alternative if I can hang them somewhere.

Greetings,

A super simple DIY project (inexpensive and all parts should be available at your local hardware, HomeDepot/Lowes, etc).... Look up "TurtleDog Stand" or visit the link I gave.

Here is a picture, it all folds down to a small bundle, and great for car camping:




The original image in my first post was taken at a USF campground. And as long as you use proper webbing (as we always do) you meet regulations. There is no harm to the tree(s). Not even the thick coat of moss was harmed after a 5 days of hanging.

Thom

[Glenn Baglo]

Kinda hard to snuggle.

[Byron Kinnaman]

Originally Posted by Donna D.

This is probably a state-by-state issue. I've seen lots of postings in lots of Oregon State Parks, where tying anything to a tree is a no-no. Not just hammocks, but clothes lines and pet lines. Now, I haven't visited every single Oregon State Park, but I think it applies to all. It would be a PITA to plan to camp using your hammock, and then find out you can't.

That's why you pay the high prices to camp in an Oregon State Park, rules, rules and rules.
Now if camp in the cheaper National Forest Campgrounds, most if not all BLM campgrounds you can hang you hammock to the trees.

[accrete]

Originally Posted by Glenn Baglo

Kinda hard to snuggle.

Agreed. Though two can snuggle and beyond in many ways and at many times during the day/night before heading off to a sleep-system. For us remember, we do have a rolling Bed&Bath : )

Originally Posted by Byron Kinnaman

...most if not all BLM campgrounds you can hang you hammock to the trees.

And for the reasons Byron mentioned, Cari and I basically visit State Parks only during the once-a-year see-the-fellow fiberglass owners event. We are happy hermits and enjoy the solitude and common-sense-rules of the BLM and USF camps. Besides, the price is right! Most of the time our camp fees are zero...the rest are $8-$12 per night verses the ~$25-30 for a SP.

Thom

[accrete]

Greetings,
For any who may be interested doing some further study/build on a simple no-tree stand set up I began a build thread over at the HammockForums.net site. The link is here. Cari and I grabbed everything we needed at our local Home Depot and put it together in about 30 minutes. The only tool needed is a hammer.

A couple pics...

Close up of how the tripod legs are put together (1/2" eyebots/nuts)


How it looks assembled (in two hammock mode, it can be set up in single mode also)


And all packed up ready to put in the rig:


Enjoy your adventure!
Thom

[accrete]

Just back in from setting up the stand in single-hammock-mode... also did the legs in Duck brand Realtree camo tape : )

[accrete]

I just received my Patagon Selk'Bag WOWzer what a nice looking product. Well thought out and made. I'm looking forward to the field test next trip out in the woods with the hammock. Basically it is a snow suit on steroids meant for replacing a mummy bag and able to also utilize it in/around camp out side your tent/hammock etc.



: ) Thom