- Encyclopedia of hammock camping
- Over 300 illustrations
- Techniques and tips for a comfortable sleep
The Ultimate Hang is the best book to learn the ins and outs of hammock camping. With more than 300 illustrations to guide you, this book helps you get off the ground to discover the freedom, comfort, and convenience of hammock camping. Learn how to set up and use a hammock to stay dry, warm, and bug free in a Leave-No-Trace way. It covers everything from understanding the gear, choosing a hammock, site selection, and hanging safely, along with setting up a hammock indoors.
The 3rd edition features sections on hammock FAQs and basics for new hangers, an expanded advanced section for veterans, plus a DIY section to get you started making your own hammock gear. The book is a whopping 294 pages littered with hundreds of illustrations and tips. Throughout the book you’ll also find tables and charts comparing hammocks and gear to help make decisions a little easier.
All the best tips and techniques on hammock camping in one place. A treatise on hammocks — the encyclopedia.
Reviews
If you want to invigorate your backpacking experience and sleep consistently in or on any terrain, then this book will give you all the gathered intel on the wonders of hanging cradled in comfort. ... If you are ready for a new level of wonder in the backwoods then this book will be your guide. It is truly a right goodie!
—Sean ‘Shug’ Emery
Simply amazing! If you are new to hammock camping, already love hammock camping, or just simply want to spread the word, this book is a must have.
—Adam Hurst, HammockGear.com
A fast, interesting, and excellent read. The illustrations really add to both reading enjoyment and clarity. Hammock camping has steadily evolved over the last decade as a comfortable, sustainable, low-Impact camping lifestyle. The Ultimate Hang will enhance the hammock hanging experience of novice and veteran hangers alike.
—Jack Tier and Jack Myers, Owners and Founders of Jacks 'R' Better
Finally, a modern-day, comprehensive resource on all aspects of hammock camping. The lighthearted illustrations along with excellent explanations make for a quick and enjoyable read. Every current and future hammock user should have this on their bookshelf.
—Stuart Raike, whoopieslings.com
Derek's book demonstrates the basic principles as well as the more advanced techniques of hammock camping in one easy-to-understand compendium. Not only does The Ultimate Hang cover the ins and outs of hammock camping, but it also explores some of the gear currently being offered by hammock retailers and its use. Even someone like me, who has been using hammocks for years, learned a thing or two from The Ultimate Hang. This is a must-have book for those just starting out in the world of hammock camping or long-time users such as myself.
—Jason ‘Headchange4u’ Turner
About the Author
DEREK HANSEN is a lightweight backpacker, former scoutmaster, and hammock guru who enjoyed his first hammock hang at age 14 at a Boy Scout high adventure base. When he's not out testing outdoor gear, he enjoys reading and spending time with his family.
Specifications
Publication: 11/16/2024, 3rd edition
Pages: 294
Binding: Paperback
Shipping
Due to its heavy weight, this book will ship USPS Media Mail to addresses in the USA when Ground Advantage is selected and will be delivered in a separate shipment from other items on the same order and may take a little longer to arrive.
NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
