In this exciting episode, we sit down with outdoor enthusiast Matt Lawder, who shares his incredible experiences hiking the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and the Pinhoti Trail. From breathtaking vistas to the challenges of life on the trail, Matt gives us an insider’s look at what it truly means to be a long-distance hiker. We delve into his unforgettable hitchhiking adventures, including one story that sounds like it could be the beginning of a horror movie. Matt's tales will...

This week, Skunkape and Pheonix chat a little bit after Hurricane Milton makes it's was through Florida, to find out how each faired through the storm. And since we just had to deal with the storm and rain, we figured that we would talk some about tarps and which type we each use when we are headed out for some camping and may encounter a storm or two while out there.  Contact Skunkape & Pheonix: Email : [email protected] Website : ...

Pheonix catches up with one of our Danish friends this week. Rasmus Madsen, or better known as Fimbul, from Fimbul Outdoors Instagram page makes the time to have a chat with Pheonix.  They talk about everything from hanging out over in Denmark at the Danish Outdoor Festival to different places that Rasmus has been camping.  Connect with Fimbul : Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/fimbuloutdoors/?hl=en YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@fimbuloutdoors Facebook :...

We are back with Pheonix as he talks about the second half of his 2024 family vacation along the East coast. This is part 2, where Pheonix and his family make their way out of Vermont and head further north to Maine before heading back home. Contact Skunkape & Pheonix: Email : [email protected] Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : Connect with...

Join us this week as Pheonix talks about his 2024 family vacation along the East coast. This is part 1 of 2, where the Pheonix clan make their first stop in Georgia, and then make their way up to Vermont. Contact Skunkape & Pheonix: Email : [email protected] Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix ...

This is a special must listen to episode if you are planning on joining us for HangCon 2025. Skunkape & Pheonix go over all of the frequently asked questions that we get asked about the event, plus go over a few changes that have been made. All of the FAQs can be found on our website at www.hangcon.com under the FAQ tab at the top of the page.   Contact Skunkape & Pheonix: Email : [email protected] Website : ...

  In this week’s episode of The Hammock Hangers Podcast, you get to listen as Pheonix sits down with Chad and Britani, the owners of UGQ Outdoor, to explore their journey from passionate campers to leading outdoor gear innovators. UGQ Outdoor has made a name for itself with its top-notch, customizable quilts, and today’s conversation covers it all. Join us as Chad and Britani share their personal camping stories and the inspiration behind how UGQ Outdoor was started, and how...

This week, Pheonix caught up with a few of our Danish friends that we met while in Denmark at the first HangCon Europe and Danish Outdoor Festival. He chats with Christian, Niels, and Nils, to hear about each of their background stories and how they each got into hammock camping. They talk about gear, some of the places that they have been camping, and what some of their future camping trips that they have planned. Email : [email protected] Website : ...

This week Pheonix is going solo and talking about his journey into making the transition to ditching the hardware and only using knots for his hammock set up.  He talks about the struggles and anxiety that some people have when it comes to even thinking about tying a knot, to some of his go to knots that he uses for his set up.   Connect with The Hammock Hangers Podcast. Email : [email protected] Website : ...

Our guest this week is Stephanie Arends. Stephanie is the miCHILIgan group hang events coordinator and will soon be taking over from "Karla with a K." She is working on a YouTube channel focusing on camping and traveling for "non-traditional" campers. Meaning, tips and tricks for camping and traveling if you are disabled, overweight, solo, or advancing age. As of now she only has 1 full video and a couple of shorts, but she has other videos in the works around this topic coming soon. As...

Pheonix is out and about on his yearly family vacation with his wife and 2 kid. This year they are here on the east coast enjoying some of the Appalachian Mountains and the A.T. We catch up with Pheonix while he is in Georgia visiting with family and meeting his new nephew for the first time. We find out what all they have gotten into and done so far, and what their next leg of their trip will consist of.  You will also hear us talk about some exciting new news about HangCon.    Connect...

Skunkape and Pheonix talk about some of the recent hangs that were very successful, and that we have added to our calendars to make sure to get to next year. Pheonix tells us about some new gear that he has recently obtained, as well as some that is on the way. We also go over the good and the bad flight experiences that we had during our trip over to Denmark, and the things that we will do differently next year when we head back over for the Danish Outdoor Festival and the second year of...

Join Skunkape, Pheonix, and The Lord of Lollygag himself, Shug, as they recap their travel over to Denmark for the Danish Outdoor Festival and the first ever, HangCon Europe. With the event hitting record numbers, 26,000 people coming to the event and over 300 hammocks hanging in the woods for the weekend, there were a lot of people for us all to talk to and hang out with.  We all had such a great time getting to meet all the new people and to learn about how they do hammock camping over...

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...