How to Backpack With a Arc Wooden Hammock

1,Get a double or two-person arc wooden hammock that’s designed to be rigged to poles or trees. Look for specially designed camping hammocks such as one made by Amazonas that are strong but inexpensive. Make sure you know how to correctly fold, stuff and maintain the arc hammock before you take it out on your next backpacking trip.

2,Take extra gear for the hammock such as spare rope, carabiners or parachute cord, depending on your setup. If you use rope, bring two pieces, each six to nine-feet long, and bring an extra piece (or even two) as a backup. Bring four carabiners, two for use and two for backup. If you plan to use parachute cord then bring the same lengths as your rope length.

3,Pack your wooden hammock in a part of your bag that keeps it protected from snags or sharp objects since even a tiny tear in the material can make the hammock useless. Also keep the ropes coiled and untangled.

4,Find two trees about 15 feet apart and rig up your hammock by making loops in your two bits of rope or cord. Connect the end loops to the loops of the hammock by using the carabiner. Then wrap the rope or cord around each tree, positioning the hammock so the loops are a few feet from the tree and the hammock itself is flat.

5,Bring the end of the rope back to the loop and carabiner, make a loop in the end and slip the loop into the carabiner. Alternatively, you can tie off the rope or cord using a few wraps around the trees and runs through the loops and then tying half hitches.

6,Rig a hammock roof for your hammock or tie another rope above the hammock and use clothes line clips to attach a small tarp to it.