Did an overnight trial of my hammock in the back yard

It is a 1-tree hang using a shovel for the other side. I had to tie the shovel off to the deck on the far side of the yard to get it to work.  Got down to 52 degrees overnight, just above the dew point. I had 2 wool blankets. Rolled up in one and …

I am just getting into backpacking and the concept of "Ultralight'

 I've done a lot of camping in the past, so I have all the heavy stuff. I've a limited budget, so most of my stuff is DIY or cheap bargain gear. I am currently getting a hammock setup. I've some photos of my mis-adventures in my back yard. In album Hammock Camping Tweaks I like …

Home Made Rope Hammock Chair for my front porch.

 A few weeks ago, I saw a hammock chair for sale for something like $40. I thought that I could make one for less than that. Turns out I can make one for about $6. All that is needed is a special tool, and some cord of some sort. I ended up making the tool …

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