TROOP 120 Hammocking

Please read BSA’s Hammock Camping Policy

Troop 120 Hammock Camping Policy:

• Must understand and be willing to follow the BSA Hammock Camping Policy.
• A scout must be at least First Class rank.
• Must get approval before each trip.
  • Some trips will not allow for hammock camping.
• Scouts must have camped in a tent on at least 3 separate outings.

Know before you go:

1. A tarp must be taken to cover your hammock. (it’s going to rain)
2. Show that you know how to properly setup their hammock & tarp.
3. Show that you know proper ways to keep warm in a hammock. You must also know what CBS is and how it is prevented.

Here are a few knots that are very useful when hammock camping. You may find that you are without hardware (carabiener, figure-9, Dutch bling) or other quick straps (Atlas or Python straps) and a knot is needed.

1. Marlin Spike Hitch – (wiki)
2. Truckers Hitch or Truckie Hitch – (wiki)
3. Prusik  Knot – (wiki)
4. Figure Eight & Figure Eight on a Bight– (wiki)

Good advice:

• Hammock How-To for Noobs – 12 part series – (thank you Shug)
• Tarp Tutorials – 3 part series – (thank you Shug)
• Using a Camping Pad as Insulation – (thank you Shug)
• Hammock Under-Quilts & Warmth – 11 part series – (thank you Shug)
• Calf Ridge – Solutions & Fixes – (thank you Shug)
• The Ultimate Hang – great articles and information.  (thank you Derek Hansen)
• Integrating Hammocks into Scouting – (thank you Derek Hansen)
• 8 Expert Tips for Comfort Hammock Camping – Boys Life
• HammockFourms.net
• Hammock Hang Calculator

Gear Guide: