sauer Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Hi folks I bought a basic hammock I think from UK hammocks ages ago on a whim was bout 35 quid Now I'm working out in desert & when we go on location we sleep & work out of the truck , ok it has AC but uncomfortable as hell in a GMC pick up I took the hammock and slung between the truck & a water tanker . Ok was still 39c but wow !!!! Comfortable as hell!!!! It's a double skinned rip stop thing with flat style fabric tie slings. So..... I see things said about whoopee slings, what are they how used etc? Also how do I go bout putting up a tarp and can I add a fly sheet off a para cord guide or similar ? Total novice with hammocks but after that nights sleep on last well we worked on I was well chuffed , fancy taking home & staying out on my deer ground so UK with midges n wet I now need to learn about Any advice. Greatly received Cheers Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gundoc Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Hi bud, I use a DD Hammock, can't remember the model, however it has midgey net and is double lined at the bottom (for putting a sleep mat into- which you will need in the UK to retain body warmth) Easiest way to do it is set up a ridge line between 2 points above your hammock points then spread your basha between it (use the loops to suspend it instead of throwing it over- or you will chafe your basha sheet) Theories differ on the best angles and set ups- I've found in the UK that I want the long edge into the wind and down to the ground in order to retain some heat. Whoopie slings are a very good system for quick adjustment of hammock tension, especially when used with tree hungers and a karabiner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mash67 Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 When the ridgeline is up put a non slip knot on each end on the basis basha and around ridgeline, see YouTube,easy to strain up, also on you tube is a method on slinging the hammock inside a vehicle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauser3006 Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 I use a DD Hammock and Tarp. This guy on youtube has some really high quality videos. Link here to his Tarp setup. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THckcO7A9ng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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