Friar Tuck's Hammock Setup

[FAQUAD2010]

I'm looking for info on how you set up the "awning" with the poles. How do you do it so they wont just fall over (gravity/wind)? Any vids about this?

[grahamcracker48]

Hey man we met you on the at at Rufus shelter how are you

[larrylynn123]

I have the same hammock....it does the job!

[76bts]

nice setup

[CombatArchery]

That was just a few months ago?

Hail Brother

[FriarTuck1961]

Oh yea,

I hiked past that same spot just last Saturday. It's 2.5 miles from the road but worth the walk Saturday night I slept near the standing chimney shown in my "Birkhead Mountains Wilderness" video. I'm kind of hooked on that trail. Got to play with my atlatl some too.

Peace Brother Bo

[EconoChallenge]

The hammock and tarp set up. I love it and use it myself.

[wildernesswikiup14]

nice set up friar! 5/5 that looks helpful im looking for a cool set up with a hammock

[FriarTuck1961]

Thanks Kal

Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) double nest hammock is a sweet hammock. I like it a lot. All ENO hammocks are rated to hold 400lbs and their color selection is awesome. Price is very reasonable too. A hammock vastly increase your choices for a camp site. No more searching for level ground or clearing debris for a tent.

I plan on making a home made bug net for mine. They sell a net for it but I like to make gear. ENO is in Asheville NC which is regional vendor to me.

[wildlifeed]

Great Video!! love the setup!! 5/5

Ed

[FriarTuck1961]

Thanks Ed

[NCHiker1970]

Looks comfy! Thats how I do it, Less damge to natre his way.

[FriarTuck1961]

Oh Yea it's really comfortable. The best part is that it takes less time to set up than a tent.

[HLCpromow]

I love a hammock very nice vid thanks

[QuietBearr]

I love hammock hiking!  I cant really see in the video, what did you use for insulation? I like to take a sleeping pad and put it in there to give a bit more of a 'sweet spot' for sleeping in.

[FriarTuck1961]

I used High Loft Quilters Polyester Batting from Walmart.

It's cheap, relatively light weight but does not compress as much as more expensive outdoor insulation.

The shell is two layers of uncoated green ripstop also from Walmart.

[PacoWarabi]

That's almost exactly the setup I've made, including the green ripstop from Walmart! How cold have you used yours down to?

Very nice setup. Extending your tarp out with your hiking poles really makes it look roomy!

[FriarTuck1961]

Thanks Paco,

Used it down to 30 F with a knit cap, light fleece jacket and a 30 degree down bag as a comforter. I used the queen sized batting and doubled it over to get more thickness.

I'm making a bug net too. Similar to the one on your video.