How to save weight and stay warm while backpacking

  Save weight & Stay warm This is any backpackers biggest struggle come cooler temperatures. How to keep your pack light, but make sure you have all the gear you need so you’re not freezing all night. Making these decisions can be all about personal preference as well. A seasoned backpacker learns how to pack […]

Hobo Hammocks: the stuff we’re made of

The Stuff We’re Made Of So here is a run down of exactly what we are made of and, more importantly, why it matters! We create our hammocks with the hammock-er in mind. Each piece of our hammock is chosen for a very specific reason, now read on to find out why. Straight Gate Carabiners, are […]

Best Stocking Stuffers Under $30

December is right around the corner and the Holiday craziness is quickly approaching! Whether you have all your gifts taken care of, or you haven’t started (totally me), we have you covered with the best stocking stuffers for everyone on your list. Best Stocking Stuffers Under $30 For the Dog Lover Musher’s Secret Paw Protection […]

2017 Gift Guide for the Outdoor Junkie

Here is a gift guide that is perfect for anyone who likes spending time outside. We think you will find something for any outdoor lover on your list. Check it out and let us know what you think! 1. Camera Backpack Lowepro Photo Sport BP 200 AW II This is a great gift for an […]

Black Friday Deals for Outdoor Enthusiasts

There are so many Black Friday deals out there that sifting through them can become a daunting task. So we thought we would make your life a little easier. Check out the best gear deals available! Amazon So up until November 17th Amazon does a countdown to Black Friday event. There are lightning deals, and […]

How to Have the Best Outdoor Thanksgiving

  How to Have the Best Outdoor Thanksgiving Thanksgiving has to be one of my favorite holidays. Some of the best people crowd our table and we eat way too much delicious food and laugh way too hard. I’d say the only way the day could get much better is if we spent the time […]

10 Books That Inspire Adventure

  10 Books That Inspire Adventure There are few things better than spending time in your hammock relaxing, and reading a good book. With the weather getting colder and the holiday’s approaching you may be spending less and less time outside. So we put together a list of some of our favorite outdoor books to […]

How to Hang Your Hammock Indoors

Dark Forest, Black and Green Hammock

Hanging your Hammock Indoors With winter right around the corner it is the perfect time to get your indoor hammock set-up ready. There are several ways you can hang your hammock inside, but we will go over three options.  Option #1: Install hardware into walls You can purchase hardware here. This is a great idea […]

How to stay warm in a hammock: Part 2 (Sleeping bags & Sleeping pads)

  How to Stay Warm in a Hammock: Part 2 So last week we discussed how to stay warm in a hammock using underquilts and topquilts (if you missed last weeks post find it here). Today we are going to determine the pros and cons of staying warm with sleeping bags and sleeping pads. Read on […]

How to stay warm in a hammock: Part 1 (Underquilts & Topquilts)

How to stay warm in a Hammock There are a lot of ways to stay warm in your hammock. In this two part series, we will dive into the options, discuss the pros and cons, and see what might be right for you! Synthetic- OneTigris Hammock Underquilt Down – Enlightened Equiptment “Revolt”  Underquilts An underquilt […]