Part 1 of a 2 part video on a Hammock Forum’s Hang in Linville Gorge Wilderness area in North Carolina. Jerry Wick got this altogether for us and unfortunately was injured on his first day solo hiking in the gorge. We missed him … but are looking forward to hiking with him this fall!
Sorry for the repeat… But I’d really like some more input. Thanks
My niece is having her 14th birthday party at a cabin that she has in the woods in Connecticut. She lives in New York, and her parents would drive all of the teens, about 12 people, 6 boys and 6 girls, to the house. All of the teens invited are 13/14. Basically, they are all really smart and are pretty nerdy… And yes, i know that because they are smart doesn’t mean that they are any different, and still have raging hormones…. But they’re a great group of kids and are VERY well behaved. They would be doing outdoor activities such as swimming, going on their jet ski, hiking, playing man hunt and other games. When it is time for bed, the boys will sleep in a tent on one side of the house, and the girls will sleep in a tent on the other side. Her parents and I (I was asked to help chaperon) will be there the whole time. The kids are a great group, really smart, and are all close friends. Would you let your son or daughter attend this party? There will be PLENTY of supervision. And the only reason it’s a sleepover is because the house is so far away from where the kids all live…. Yes, there will be an adult up all night. The cabin has a porch with a hammock on it, and that is where the adult will stay. The tents will be on either side of the porch, and the adult will be able to see anything that goes on. But honestly, is there ever that much sleeping going on at sleepovers? All of the kids will probably be sitting around the fire talking or playing cards on the porch for most of the night anyway… lol
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This is a review of the 2010 DD Travel Hammock. It Now comes with 2 zips (one either side of mosquito net) allowing quick entry / exit either side of the hammock and also allows you to tie the mosquito net up above you, out of the way, when not needed. As before, this hammock has fine mosquito netting which keeps out all insects (including the dreaded British midge). Entry is via one of two side zips each with two double-sided zippers. Features include two waterproof base layers so if needed (no trees) it can be set up on the ground as a basic bivi/tent, see pictures. The hammock also features two small internal pockets which are great for storing a torch, phone etc as well as three velcro patches between the two layers to help keep a thermarest/pad in place if cold weather camping. Now comes with an extra 2m elastic cord to create a ridge line inside the hammock to hold lightweight gear such as glasses etc. You also have the option to lie out in the open (without mosi net) – simply tie the hammock up with the mosi net underneath the hammock. With the waterproof floor this hammock can be used anywhere and along with our Tarp is the ultimate lightweight camping system!
See the complete article for more information at Etsy’s blog, the Storque: www.etsy.com This weekend, take some time to escape from the business and stress of your daily grind. Make a hammock and lay around in it.