Beckerhead Hammock-heads?

[C_Tanner]

@ Moose: Why not get an underquilt or a peapod for winter?

 

[C_Tanner]

How does one set a hammock up indoors?

 

[TwinStick]

I would think, eye bolts into wall studs or make some stands that you can store somewhere when not needed.

 

[kfgk14]

I do. Hennessy all the way.

 

[Sheckey]

My only concern is that I believe you can only sleep on your back in a hammock and I tend to sleep on my side and stomach. Any info would be appreciated.

Check out the Jacks R Better Hammock. It is actually a flat bottom hammock that gets really good reviews. That should be ideal for a side or stomach sleeper.

 

[GingivitisKahn]

You can get it, zip up, strop down, THEN get in your hammock.

Ok, I'll bite. What the heck does 'strop down' mean?

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Beckerhead #42

 

[maethor]

He probably typoed "strap".

 

[Idaho Guy]

Must.......resist.......temptation

 

[C_Tanner]

He probably typoed "strap".

Strip. Stupid Android Phone changing words on me.

 

[Moosez45]

@ Moose: Why not get an underquilt or a peapod for winter?

Adds to much bulk to the whole thing. One of the greatest benefits of the hammock, is how light and small you can go, and still sleep in total comfort. Adding and underquilt, or peapod, would triple the size of your sleep setup.

How does one set a hammock up indoors?

I put 3/8" eyebolts into studs throughout my house, and a couple of different ways to hang it in my bedroom. Space out what distance you need, and drill pilot holes first, install the eyebolt, attach the hammock via snaplinks (carabiners), and your swingin'.

My buddy that goes to Brazil every year, tells me that they all carry their own hammocks when visiting friends and family, they use them for chairs, couches, and beds. Great idea. Creates more floor space.

Moose

 

[NixKustoms]

I put 3/8" eyebolts into studs throughout my house, and a couple of different ways to hang it in my bedroom. Space out what distance you need, and drill pilot holes first, install the eyebolt, attach the hammock via snaplinks (carabiners), and your swingin'.

That's awesome, but my wife would most likely kill me while I'm sleeping in it.

I might do that in my garage some time though.....hummm

 

[GingivitisKahn]

Strip. Stupid Android Phone changing words on me.

Ah - I thought there was an obscure hammocking ritual about which I was not aware.


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Beckerhead #42

 

[C_Tanner]

What mounting devices cl you guys use (ex: paracord, ENO slapstraps, etc,)

 

[Guyon]

I have the 1.5" Hennessy straps that came with my hammock.
Hennessy offers 1", 1.5", and 2" versions, depending on the hammock model.
They also offer different lengths. I may pick up some of the long ones for bigger trees.

http://hennessyhammock.com/catalog/accessories/

 

[GingivitisKahn]

What mounting devices cl you guys use (ex: paracord, ENO slapstraps, etc,)

Don't use paracord for hammock suspension - it will stretch like crazy and *will* break on you. For me, it's tree huggers and whoopie slings.

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Beckerhead #42

 

[slapper]

I use amsteel line made into whoopie slings, a whoopie sling ridgeline, and harbor freight tiedown straps(removed buckles w/ Dremel) for tree straps.

 

[C_Tanner]

Amsteel Line??

I do have a Harbor Freight a few minutes from here.

 

[GingivitisKahn]

Amsteel Line??

I do have a Harbor Freight a few minutes from here.

It's good stuff. Folks will sell you whoopie slings made from it or you can get your own and (using Googled / Youtubed instructions) make your own.

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Beckerhead #42

 

[slapper]

Amsteel is made by Samson. It is supposed to stronger than steel and is used to replace cable in winches. 7/64 and 1/8 are the suggested sizes, and you can find it at boat stores(west marine had to order it from the warehouse).

The straps I use are pretty light they are 1" by 12' and have a spring loaded buckle(not a ratchet). I doubt they would be good tie-downs, but are excellent tree huggers.

 

[slapper]

I found my reciept from harbor freight this is the part #67386.