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Mar 10, 2009 · For a more serious reply - the kalisto I wouldn't trust, because it's walmart junk. The second link, however, is made by The Travel Hammock, now known as Grand Trunk. They post on this forum and at least seem reasonably reputable. However, the Travel Hammock ultra light model is only 9'6" long, just a touch shorter than the walmart model.
- Half Hitch
- Round Turn Two Half Hitch
- Taut Line Hitch
- Clove Hitch
- Sheet Bend
- Fisherman's Knot
- Bowline
- Reef Or Square
- Figure 8
- Double Figure 8
This basic camping knot is used as a foundation for many other knots. While not very secure on its own, it can be doubled for strength. The Half Hitch is often used to quickly tie a rainfly to a tree and for anchoring gear to the eye bolt of a vehicle. To tie a half hitch, run a loop around an object, like a post or pole. Then pass the working end ...
This hitch is used to secure a rope to a pole, often for lashing objects together. It won’t usually jam together, so it is easy to untie and is ideal for guy lines. And it is also easy to tie once you’ve mastered the half hitch. This hitch is also resistant to fraying, so it can be used to tie to an abrasive object, such as a metal ring or grommet....
The Taut Line Hitch is a moveable knot that can be adjusted up or down a length of rope. This knot is often used to anchor a boat to shore, attach the guy line of a tent to pegs, hang a hammock with adjustable tension, or tie a rainfly to stakes and trees for easy adjustments. To tie a Taut Line Hitch, take the rope and do a single turn around the ...
The Clove Hitch is used as a temporary camping knot to hold something in place that won’t put much stress on the rope (e.g. tying back tree branches, attaching gear to a carabiner or other suspended objects, such as hanging cooking pots and pans). It should not be used to hold something securely in place. To tie a Clove Hitch, run the working end a...
The Sheet Bend is used to attach two ropes of different sizes or thickness and is often used to extend the length of a guy line or extend broken shoelaces. To tie a Sheet Bend, bend the thicker or more slippery rope into a J shape, like a fish hook. From behind, pass the other rope through the hook shape, wrap it around the entire fishhook once, an...
A Fisherman’s Knot is used to secure objects to the end of a rope, such as a fishing hook, or tying two ropes together. If tying an object to the end of a rope, run the working end through the eye of the object. Wrap 4 to 5 loose turns over the standing end. Bring the working end back through the eye, passing it through each of the turns. Then tigh...
The Bowline knot is used to secure a load, such as hanging food from a tree or hoisting a person up from a difficult location. It won’t slip, and it cannot be tied or untied when there is weight on it. To tie a Bowline knot, form a small loop at the centre of the rope. Leave enough rope on the sides. Pass the tail of the rope through the loop. Pass...
The Square or Reef knot is used to tie and secure two bunches of objects together. For example, it can be used for packing up a tarp and gear or bundling firewood and kindling together. To tie a Square or Reef knot, meet two ends of a rope together. Then cross the right end over the left end, and then cross the left end over the right end, and tigh...
This reliable camping knot is used as a stopper, and it is easy to untie. It also damages the rope less than some other types of knots. To tie a Figure 8 knot, form a loop and place the tail of the rope underneath the standing end. Then pass the working end through the loop to form a figure 8.
The Double Figure 8 is used by climbers because it is easy to untie, and it allows for equal weight distribution between two points. It is also useful for hanging your food out of reach from bears. To tie a Double Figure 8 knot, form a long bight in the rope. Then create two double loops and make a figure 8. Pull the end of the bight through the bo...
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Jul 12, 2012 · Hanging your Trek Light Hammock between two points can and should be as simple as eyeballing it once you’re used to it (and you can always make easy adjustments with our Go Anywhere Rope Kit ). A tape measure definitely isn’t part of our backpacking kit!
Oct 17, 2017 · Simply angle your body about 10-15 degrees away from the centerline after you crawl in and your body will lie in a more horizontal state. The beauty of hanging a hammock is that it’s simple; learn how to pick the perfect place to hang it, plus a few tips to ease the setup.
Apr 5, 2011 · I'm definately going to be "hanging around" camp a lot more often. The sleep was very comfortable. Woke up a little confused a couple times then realized I was in a hammock. Whew! For a minute there I didn't know what had me. The grand Trunk Double and BCUSA Tarp combo saw me through 28* weather with Friday night gusts to 55 mph.
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Dec 8, 2022 · The Best Portable Hammock. Updated December 8, 2022. By Colin Rosemont. FYI. Our also-great pick, the Sea to Summit Ultralight, has been discontinued. We still recommend our other picks, but...
