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 ...

The idea of sleeping in a hammock may seem unusual for some people, but it has been a long-standing tradition in many cultures around the world. Hammocks are known for their comfort and convenience, and they offer many health benefits as well. In this podcast episode, we will explore the many health benefits of sleeping in a hammock. Hammocks have been used by people in Central and South America, Africa, Southeast Asia and other regions for hundreds of years. They were originally designed to...

Hey everyone, this weeks episode I catch up with Pheonix while he is on his vacation out west. It is a shorter episode because it's more of a teaser episode on what he has been up to. Once he gets back home we will be doing a full episode where he gives us all the details of his trip. If you want to get a little more of the personal side of AJ and see more of his trip pics that are not posted on the HangCon page, you can follow his personal IG account at https://www.instagram.com/ajglenn03 ...

This week is going to be a little different because it is going to be a recap episode of what to expect at HangCon if you are planning on joining us for the next event. We opened registration last week on July 4th, and we already have 111 people signed up as of yesterday, and several of them will be first time guests. So that’s why I wanted to re-release the episode that has all the information on the event, that way no one feels lost when planning to come, or once they get there. Also,...

We have a very special guest this week. He has his own podcast which a lot of you may already listen to. He is also the creator of The Hiking Radio Network, which this podcast is a part of. I am talking about Steve Adams, or also known as Mighty Blue. I have been trying for the past 3 years to convert Mighty Blue for a ground dweller to a tree dweller, and about a month ago, I succeeded. You will hear on this episode about a trip he just took where he used a hammock that I let him borrow,...

This week Pheonix and myself dive into a little chat about hammock stands. We talk about why it's a good idea to have one, the different types of stands from the lightweight to the not so lightweight makes and models, and we also touch base on how a little common since and rational expectations should be used when choosing the right hammock stand to get. We go over why some stands may seem to be a little pricier than others and why you shouldn't always want to go with the cheaper ones. ...

On this weeks episode it's just myself and Pheonix catching up some and talking about our mini vacations that we just got back from. Pheonix and his family went to Washington DC and then to the Shenandoah's, and I was up in Virginia too, but was hiking around the Catawba Mountain area to see what McAfee Knob and all looked like with good weather. You will hear about how Pheonix was excited that he had the whole family in hammocks the whole time they were camping, and you will hear how I was...

Our guest for this episode is Robert Biron, or also known as Salty Beard. Robert is a former photojournalist, art director, map illustrator, and lifelong cyclist. He is a content creator on YouTube that specializes in bikepacking and gravel cycling. He is the cycling uncle that everyone wishes that they had in their family, empowering and inspiring cyclists to adventure beyond their boundaries. After a number of cycling and skiing injuries, sleeping on the ground became a painful process...

Our guest this week is Al Marriott. Al is a 2022 Appalachian Trail thru hiker, a traveler, a photographer, YouTuber, and a weekly blog writer for the Trek. We talk about everything from his AT and PCT hike, some of the countries that he has been to so far, and of course, hammocks. He also tells us about a pretty scary experience that he had on the trail during his AT hike.  You will want to make sure to go to his social media pages to see all the great pictures and videos that he has out so...

This week’s guest is Steve Hazel, owner of Hang Tight Shop which specializes in top quilts and under quilts. Steve has been making top notch, affordable quilts for a few years now and selling them on his Etsy store and on his website. With all the sales that he has made, and with all the reviews being 5 stars, you know that you are going to get some top-notch gear. So, follow the links below and go grab yourself some great quilts. Connect with Steve Email : [email protected] Website :...

We have 2 guests on the podcast this week, Weston Barnes and Maria Rising, the owners of Mr. Mocks Hammocks. Mr. Mocks is one of the donating partners of HangCon, so Pheonix and I have a great chat with them to learn a little more about them on a personal level. We talk about how they both got into camping, how they met, the start of the company, and much more. They also tell us about a new product that they have come up with, and they also give out a discount code ( podcast ) for all of our...

This weeks episode is just a little different and that is because it was recorded in the woods while out camping with Pheonix and our guest this week, Travis Schaak or also known as Cap'n Carry On.. Travis is a good friend of mine and AJ's, and he is also the one that makes all of the great food that is served at HangCon each year.  Pheonix and I have a great chat with Travis and find out how he got his trail name, how he got into hammock camping, and about all of the hard work he puts in...

Our guest this week is Karla "With a K". Karla started camping as a 40-year-old, and two years later was camping at least one night a month (currently on year 8), and now is exclusively in hammocks.  She camps with her 2 rescue cats, Kizme (Kiz-mah) and Krasa (Kressah) and runs the Facebook group Camping & Hiking with your cat.  She also leads the MeetUp group, Milwaukee Area Hiking, Biking, Paddling, Plus. She also organizes non-commercial trips like the BACONFEST camping weekend. Her...

Our guest this week is, Aaron Krohnberg. Aaron is a backpacker, adventurer and YouTuber. He has been backpacking for the past 3 years in the heat of summers and the sub-zero colds of winter. He likes to video his trips and adventures and post them to his YouTube channel, Signal Outdoors. His motto is, "Hike until the signal is weak", so that is what he does. Make sure to follow the links below to check out Aaron's YouTube channel  and Instagram page, and give him a follow. Connect with...

This week myself and Pheonix have a chat, and give our input on the top 10 myths about hammocks that we hear discussed on social media and other places. Things like, Hammocks are only for smaller, lighter people, Hammocks are heavier than tents, and some others. So take a listen, let us know if there are other myths that you have heard out there, and also if you agree or disagree with our opinions.   Connect with Paul "Skunkape" Collins Email : [email protected] ...

Our guest this week is Rob Pelton. Rob is an Adventurer, Backpacker, Hiker, Camper, Outdoorsman, Traveler & YouTuber, with right around 5,500 subscribers and has 246 videos on his channel. Pheonix and myself have a great chat with Rob and talk about everything from how he got into camping , his choice of hammock, the YouTube channel, and some of his travels. I'm actually a little jealous of his most recent hike that he did in Peru on the Inca trail, hiking into Machu Picchu. Rob has a lot...

In this weeks episode, Pheonix and I talk about 10 of the most common knots that you will find in the hammock community. The usage of the knots and hitches range from the hammock suspension to the tarp ridgelines and tie outs as well. We talk some about why we feel that knowing at least a few of these knots is important as well.    Links of interest : Website : https://www.animatedknots.com/complete-knot-list Android App :...

Our guest this week is Marc Bohman, Owner/Designer/Builder of Teton Hammock Co. out of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Marc joins us this week to talk with Pheonix and myself about his camping and hammocking journey, hammock camping out in the west, and also about his company, Teton Hammock Co. You will hear about the different hammocks, tarps, and quilts that he makes, and you will also hear how I snuck a little time in the hammock Marc sent down for the HangCon raffle and what my thoughts were on it. ...

Our guest this week is Addam Wesneski. Addam is from California and is the organizer of the SoCal Hammock Hangers group. Pheonix and I have a nice chat with Addam and find out a lot about how the hangs are out on the west coast of the country. We also hear about Addam’s most interesting night while out in a hammock, which had Pheonix freaking out a little because it sounded a lot like an experience he had years ago.. Connect with Addam Facebook :...

Join Pheonix and myself this week as we chat about his drop in at the Palmetto State Hangers, Fall Sprawl, A multi day bike packing trip that he is about to take, and a few other topics. Connect with Paul "Skunkape" Collins Email : [email protected] Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube :...

Our guest this week is fellow podcsaster, Chris Duffy, host of the HYOH Podcast. we catch up with Chris to chat some and to find out what all he has been up to. He lets us all know why he had to put the podcasting on the back burner for a few, but also lets us know that he will be returning next month to start putting out new episodes. We also have a little discussion about gear, and some of the new stuff that Chris has coming. Make sure to look up the HYOH Podcast on whatever platform you...

This week, Pheonix and I talk about common mistakes that new hammockers usually make. We discuss the top 11 things that we see that people that are just getting into hammocks make. Most of them we made ourselves when we first got into hammocks, as well as many others did too. We hope that if you are just learning about hammocks and are wanting to get more proficient with them, that you can hopefully learn from the mistakes that we made, without making them yourself.   Connect with Paul...

This weeks episode, Pheonix talks about the logistics and planning that he does when him and his family go on their vacation trips. Since Pheonix primarily sleeps in his hammocks, there is a little more that has to go into the planning of where they stay. He also goes over how far in advanced you have to start making your reservations at the different state and national parks, to be able to make sure that you have a camp spot available. We talk about some of the gear that he plans to take...

This week on the podcast, Pheonix and I discuss bridge hammocks which was a topic of interest that was email to me a couple weeks ago. Everything is covered from the pros and cons of a bridge hammock to the weight and packability of them, along with some mods you can do to them if you want to change them up some.   Links to vendors mentioned in the episode: Warbonnet Outdoors - https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com Jacks R Better - https://www.jacksrbetter.com Dutchware Gear -...

We are back this week with Cal and Kristen from YOBO Gear so that they can share some exciting news about a new stand that they are about to launch on Kickstarter called, The Hive. We find out all of the details about this awesome 2 person, freestanding, portable stand. All of the links to the Kickstarter and to the information page for the Hive can be found below, along with how you can connect with YOBO Gear. There is also a 15% discount code that you can use for the Cricket Stand or the...