Keeping your boots insect-free
At night set two strong 3 ft sticks into the ground near your hammock - when sitting in your
hammock, take your boots off and put them on these sticks to wake up to dry, insect-free boots!
Storing your rucksack
Due to the the design of the mosquito net it is possible to tie a small piece of cord from the end of
the whoopie sling (where it meets the hammock) and pass it through the end of the mosquito net
(before tying the mosquito net) into the hammock.
This cord can then be attached to a rucksack keeping it inside your hammock at the foot end. This
allows you to keep your gear off the ground, dry and safe. This is better with smaller bags (up to
40L) than bigger ones.
Waterproof layer used as a ground sheet.
The waterproof layer (3) comes attached by velcro to the base of your hammock. To use it as a
ground sheet fix it to the ground using the loops along the sides.
We recommend you put the poles into the eyelets and push them slightly into the ground (just 1cm
or so) – this will help it stay in position.
To use the layer as a bivi cover, place it on top of the net. You may need a separate ground sheet
underneath.
Waterproof layer used as a cover.
For full overhead coverage you can pull the end of the waterproof layer up by its centre loop and
either clip it to the karabiner on the end of your tree hugger or it can be tied to the suspension.
Then, cross the layer’s drawcords over each other so it creates a cocoon round the end of your
hammock. You can tie the ends of the cord to your spreader pole straps (10).
The layer won’t sit completely flush over the net to begin with – for a better fit, bend the net poles
inward slightly towards the middle of the hammock, then fit the layer.
Using the waterproof layer
Extra tips
The waterproof layer can be used as a separate pocket tarp for a seat/food stop cover when
hiking in the rain.
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