Hammock knots

Hammock camping can be a liberating experience. Any avid camper knows that there’s nothing better than packing up camp and continuing to your next destination with your home on your back. But with hammock camping, it gets even easier. With the tiny size of hammocks when they fold up, and no need to carry around […]

Is it imperative that you know how to tie knots before you start hammock camping? Well, no. There are a few hammock manufacturers that have…

Instructions to try for different kinds of knots Whether you are backpacking and need to hang a hammock to sleep at night, or you're simply setting up a backyard hammock for somewhere to rest and relax, tying the right knot is essential...

Instructions to try for different kinds of knots Whether you are backpacking and need to hang a hammock to sleep at night, or you're simply setting up a backyard hammock for somewhere to rest and relax, tying the right knot is essential...

Learn how to use hammock straps in just 5 steps (w/ step-by-step videos). Easily hang your hammock straps in 3 minutes.

The Becket Hitch has been around for a long time and has been used with hammocks since pre-Columbian days. If you ever visit South America you’ll see this hitch used almost exclusively to han…

Hobo Hammocks claims that there's only one knot you'll ever need to rig a hammock. This "hammock knot" is basically a modified quick-release clove hitch.

In doing research for my book, I became intrigued by the hammocks used aboard sailing ships. From what I could discover, the basic design of the “navy hammock” hadn’t changed for …

Summer seems like the obvious hammock season, but I actually love to spend evenings outside during autumn. Sure, it gets dark early and it might be a bit chilly…

The best system I’ve found that I recommend to new users is the humble daisy chain webbing strap. It’s an all-in-one, simple solution providing multiple quick connection points with a w…