In this exciting episode of the podcast, Pheonix sits down with Dutch and Phi from Dutchware Gear for a captivating conversation filled with stories and insights. Phi shares his journey into the world of hammock camping and how it led him to his current role at Dutchware Gear. The trio also delves into the latest innovation, the Quilted Chameleon, and discusses the delectable freeze-dried meals offered by Dutchware Gear. Skunkape and Pheonix's upcoming trip to Denmark, and Dutch's future...

Join us in this episode as Phoenix takes us on a captivating journey back to Hidden Pond for a heartwarming family hiking trip. Delve into the highs and lows of their outdoor escapade as they navigate trails, laughter, and unforeseen challenges. Tune in as Phoenix shares insights on their culinary adventures with freeze-dried camp meals – some hitting the spot, while others leaving much to be desired. But that's not all - listen closely as Phoenix recounts the  unexpected encounter with...

Join us in this episode as we talk with Eric Flottmann, the co-founder of the revolutionary Flip Fuel Device. Eric shares his inspiring journey of creating a product that has changed the game for backpacking, hiking, and any other outdoor adventure you are on where you are using a camp stove that uses isobutane fuel. Discover the technology, design process, and environmental benefits behind the Flip Fuel Device as we explore its impact on the industry. Tune in for an engaging discussion with...

On this weeks episode, Pheonix has our very own Matt Hammond, or y'all have all heard us refer to him as Water Boy, on to talk to. They talk some about their first adventures together, scouts, knot tying, kayaking, and much more.    Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : [email protected] Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram :...

In this weeks episode, Pheonix and I talk about some exciting news about an upcoming adventure that we are about to go on. Some of you may have already heard about it or figured it out from some social media posts that we have made, but HangCon is going international and will be over in Denmark at the end of April. We have been invited by Christion and Lars, to come and be a part of the Danish Outdoor Festival that is held each year, outside of Copenhagen. You can check it out at...

This week on the podcast you will be hearing as Pheonix chats with Tony, or as a bunch of you may know him as, Random Adventures 2.0 They talk about everything from a stroke that Tony had, to his stealth camping adventures, his YouTube channel, and of course, about Tony's first ever trip down to HangCon. Tony has a bunch of great videos over on YouTube, so make sure you go and check them out. Don't forget while you are there to subscribe to his channel. Also make sure to follow him on...

We are back this week with our good friends, Cal and Kristen, from YOBO Gear. If you are new to the hammocking world, YOBO Gear is a cottage company that makes some of the best hammock stands on the market that include the Cricket Stand, Freedom Stand, the Hive, and now, coming soon, the Turtle Bug line of stands. If you were one of the many that were at HangCon 2024 last month, you would have been able to see and try out each of the 4 versions of the Turtle Bug stands. There is the Mini,...

This week, Skunkape, Pheonix, and a few of the other HangCon crew get together to go over and chat about HangCon 2024 and their thought of how it went. The whole crew was not able to join us, but you will hear from Britt (Grizzley Beard), Juan (Florida Hanger), and then right at the end, Chino jumps in.  You will hear us talk about some of the vendors and their gear, give shout outs to some YouTubers that were there, and just the broad feel of how we thought the event went.    Connect...

This is a special episode that Pheonix and I recorded live while at HangCon 2024, so if the audio sounds a little different than usual, that would be why. We decide that we wanted to do a live, in person recording at HangCon so that some of our guests could participate and ask questions if they wanted to. Some did, but most just sat and listened to Pheonix and I talk. Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : [email protected] Website : ...

This week Pheonix is back with me and he has a special guest with him. He took a trip up to Virginia to spend a little time with a childhood friend, his beast friend to be exact, James Lawrie, and so he drug him on this weeks episode so we could all chat for awhile. They tell us when and how they met,  why they became best friends, and why they refer to themselves as twins.  Before we hear all of that though, of course you have to hear Pheonix and I talk about HangCon since it is only 6...

Our guest this week is the Founder & CEO of Tentsil, Alex Shirley-Smith. Tentsile is a blend of both a hammock and a tent. You are suspended in the air between trees like a hammock, but you have the space and room of a tent that can hold multiple people. We have a nice chat with Alex, and hear about his passion for nature and the outdoors, along with how the idea for Tentsile was born.  We also talk about all of the great gear that they make and how modular it is.  Also, Tentsile is...

On this weeks episode, Pheonix and I have our 2024 HangCon pre talk. We discuss and answer some of the questions that that we regularly get asked from people that are wanting to come to HangCon and hang out with us for the weekend.  Pheonix goes over some of the numbers/stats  from the ones that are already registered for the event as far as the total number of people so far, the number of countries that are represented so far to come, first time comers, and returning guests.  I go over the...

This is our 3rd episode that was recorded on-site at the Palmetto State Hangers, Fall Sprawl. Our guest this week is David Hughes, or some of you may know him better as Phantom Grappler. David has been in the hammock community for quite some time now, and is the one that took over the Yates Hang so that it would keep going. David is also a master of knots, so if you have been to some of the other hangs around and Phantom is there, I am sure he is giving a knot tying class somewhere. Lets...

This is the 2nd of 3 episodes that Pheonix and I recorded onsite in South Carolina at the Fall Sprawl Hang that is hosted by The Palmetto State Hangers. Our guest for this episode is Jason Flowers, from Walhalla Hammocks and Outdoors. Pheonix and I had tried to record with Jason several times a while back but ended up having technical issues every time. We figured that this time with us face to face, that we could make it happen. Jason is another one of our good friends, and also one of our...

This is 1 of 3 episodes that Pheonix and I recorded onsite in South Carolina at the Fall Sprawl Hang that is hosted by The Palmetto State Hangers. Our guest for this first episode is Barry Garibaldi, or also known as Cajun. Barry is one of our good friends that is a huge supporter in the hammocking community. He is a gear rep for 8 cottage vendors that I am sure you are very familiar with and may even have some of their gear.  Barry makes it to about 32 hangs each year to show off some of...

Our guest this week is an outdoor adventurer, environmental enthusiast, flower lover, thru-hiker, runner, gardener, and YouTuber based in Western North Carolina. On March 13th, She began her thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail from Springer Mountain, Georgia, and 166 days later summitted Mt Katahdin, Maine, and used her hammock for her journey. She has been hammock camping since she got her first hammock back in 2013 and took her updated setup on her AT thru-hike. her outdoor adventures are...

Our guest this week is another YouTube sensation that has 14,000 subscribers and over 500 awesome videos uploaded that consist of everything from gear review videos to trip videos and how to videos. He has been making these great videos for everyone to watch since 2015. His name is Mark Orton, or many of you may know him as Spiguyver, from the  Spiguyver Backpacking channel on YouTube. The episode is a little different this week because Skunkape had a change in his work schedule which...

Welcome back, everyone. On this episode of the podcast, Pheonix talks more on his weight loss journey and tells us all of the ways that it has helped him with his hammocking and hiking, and a few ways that it has made it a little more challenging for him. He also goes over some recent events that are happening in the hammocking community, as well as mentioning some of the hangs that are coming up in the near future. And lastly, I go over the confirmed vendors that we will be having at...

This weeks episode marks the start of second year of episodes on the podcast, so Pheonix and I thought it would be fun to look back on our first year of doing the podcast. We talk about some of the earlier episodes that we recorded,  how the podcast was born, some of our learning experiences, and what we have planned for the future of the podcast. Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : [email protected] Website : ...

This weeks episode is a special milestone for The Hammock Hangers Podcast, as it is the 52nd, weekly episode. That is one whole year of all of you awesome people putting up with the sound of mine and Pheonix's voices. We both want to thank all of you for sticking with us each week and helping us grow. Our guests this week are Heather Beck and Richard Nance, 2 of the board members of the Palmetto State Hangers group. This is the South Carolina hammock group that puts on Fall Sprawl, The...

This weeks podcast episode is part 2 of last weeks podcast with Pheonix's wife, Dawn, or AKA, # Don't Tell Dawn. Pheonix and Dawn finish telling us about their summer vacation trip out west, and how it all went for them. If you have any questions that you would like to know about regarding their trip or the planning of their trips, just shoot us a message on one of our social media platforms or at [email protected] and we will be glad to answer them on Part 2 of the...

This week on the podcast we have Pheonix's wife, Dawn, or AKA # Don't Tell Dawn, on the show with us. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode where Pheonix and Dawn go in depth of their summer vacation trip out west, and we also hear about Dawn and her hammocking and hiking experiences, including her first 14er that she climbed while out there. If you have any questions that you would like to know about regarding their trip or the planning of their trips, just shoot us a message on one of our...

Our guest this week is, Chris Haley. We chat for a while with Chris and hear a little bit about his hammocking journey and also about some of the hammocks and gear that he DIY's, which is pretty much all of it. Below are some of the links where Chris got his ideas from for his DIY's. After hearing some about Chris, we talk to him about the MidHHA hang in Pennsylvania, which he is an organizer for.   Links of interest http://jellyfishreport.blogspot.com/?m=1 ...