paul standley
15-07-2011, 10:47 PM
Here's my idea on how to stow kit when hammock or bivi camping so that your camp area doesn't look like your rucksack just exploded...
The system uses the same tree(s) that your hammock is slung between and doesn't need any branches.
It makes it easy to find any of your bits and bobs and has a built in rain cover to keep all of your kit dry.
It's adaptable so can be made to suit your needs.
Quick tips...
pre-stretch the guy cord before making one as it it's likely to have a good bit of stretch in it to begin with. I used guy cord to keep the bulk down to a minimum put 550 paracord would work very well also.
Use a wheelie bin liner (a tall garbage bin on wheels in the UK...!) because they are generally much longer than normal bin liners and you want the length to maximise cover.
Paul.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydyUCrgBehM
The system uses the same tree(s) that your hammock is slung between and doesn't need any branches.
It makes it easy to find any of your bits and bobs and has a built in rain cover to keep all of your kit dry.
It's adaptable so can be made to suit your needs.
Quick tips...
pre-stretch the guy cord before making one as it it's likely to have a good bit of stretch in it to begin with. I used guy cord to keep the bulk down to a minimum put 550 paracord would work very well also.
Use a wheelie bin liner (a tall garbage bin on wheels in the UK...!) because they are generally much longer than normal bin liners and you want the length to maximise cover.
Paul.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydyUCrgBehM