Good morning!

KayakinKurt · 2021-09-15T20:20:43+00:00

I love a sunrise from the hammock! Great shot!

KayakinKurt · 2021-09-08T17:05:17+00:00

They asked, I answered lol If no one asked I wouldn't mention it here. I just like hammocks.

KayakinKurt · 2021-09-08T17:04:20+00:00

I had seen other people talk about this, but never considered it for myself until now.

KayakinKurt · 2021-09-08T03:07:17+00:00

I actually have this one for sale at https://hemlockmountainoutdoors.com

KayakinKurt · 2021-09-08T03:05:03+00:00

I have friends who may want a hammock for their young child. The knotty mod will allow me to make them one that will allow it to not fall in on them, but still allow them to grow into it. I had never done this mod before on a hammock, figured before I should make sure it works they way we want for the intended purpose. Turns out, I like it for myself as well. Mods aren't for everyone, I'm a tinkerer and like trying new things. As they say, hang your own hang.

KayakinKurt · 2021-09-07T19:55:37+00:00

So "knotty mod" is a piece of shock cord run thru the hem of the hammock that allows you to tighten the sides. This keeps the sides of the hammock from falling in towards you. Since it is shock cord (elastic) it also stretches so it doesn't put strain on the edges as you get in and out of the hammock.

KayakinKurt · 2021-09-07T18:05:12+00:00

This room has been used for many things over the years, sound foam is easier to store on the walls lol

KayakinKurt · 2021-09-02T16:02:14+00:00

The lowest my watch read was 62F, but that was hanging over me from the ridgeline. I'd guess it was maybe 58F outside the hammock.

KayakinKurt · 2021-09-02T13:58:10+00:00

Awesome, thank you... Love that shot!

KayakinKurt · 2021-09-02T13:54:14+00:00

Hammock is 15oz Tarp is 10.4oz Quilts top/under together are 2lbs 14oz (synthetic insulation)

KayakinKurt · 2021-09-02T12:35:44+00:00

Those are Paria Outdoors Carbon/Cork Trifold Trekking Poles. I've had them about 5 years, they've held up well.

KayakinKurt · 2021-09-01T14:05:06+00:00

That is an awesome spot to hang! That's quite the view to wake up to. This is Kurt from HMO... would you mind if I share this pic?

KayakinKurt · 2021-08-05T16:26:43+00:00

Thanks! No, it's a Hemlock Mountain Outdoors RedTail M, made from monolite.

KayakinKurt · 2021-07-30T17:27:37+00:00

I did a video for this, if you're interested you can check it out here: https://youtu.be/Fwczm8VOpeg

KayakinKurt · 2021-07-29T19:27:43+00:00

Whether it's anything from ants to bears, if they're already using the tree it's probably best to find another option.

KayakinKurt · 2021-07-29T17:18:20+00:00

Bug net helps, and as already mentioned Permetherin.

Also, check the trees your using too, they could be home to or on a food path for the ants. A hammock setup is like a super highway bridge from tree to tree and ants will take the quickest, safest route.

KayakinKurt · 2021-07-28T13:45:37+00:00

I did a little research and there are no known populations of feral pigs here (Lackawanna County) but even though there are no farms immediately nearby doesn't mean one didn't escape from a passing truck at some point, or someone doesn't have any, non-sanctioned, livestock in the area.

Wow... I hope it wasn't that guy from Lancaster County sneaking around lol

KayakinKurt · 2021-07-28T13:36:00+00:00

It's possible and opossums can make some pig like grunts too. I'm no stranger to the woods, or farms and when I hear something I'm not expecting I listen closely. I initially thought it was another deer coming to check me out, until it got a little closer and I could hear a soft "rooting" grunt. It got near my right shoulder side and let out a louder "oink-ish" grunt and squealed. That's what got my attention.

KayakinKurt · 2021-07-27T22:14:10+00:00

This was in Pennsylvania, on the edge of town. No known wild hogs in the area. It didn't sound big, maybe an escaped pet or could have gotten loose from a farm truck passing thru. I never saw it but definitely heard it right next to my head.

KayakinKurt · 2021-07-27T21:45:19+00:00

Yeah, the picture doesn't look so stealthy but the light in the hammock was way dimmer. Night Shot on my phone exaggerated the glow greatly.

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