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Experience the Magic of Camping with Arrowhead Equipment's Hammocks!

1/5/2023

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Are you an avid camper who is looking for a way to upgrade your camping experience? Look no further than Arrowhead Equipment's camping hammocks! With Arrowhead Equipment's hammocks, you can experience the camping experience of your dreams. Whether you're a beginner camper or an experienced outdoorsman, Arrowhead Equipment's camping hammocks are sure to take your camping trips to the next level.

Introduction to Camping Hammocks

Camping hammocks are a great way to get out and experience nature in a new way. They are lightweight, durable, and easy to set up, making them the perfect addition to any camping trip. They provide a comfortable and secure way to sleep while camping and can be used in a variety of different locations, from the woods to the beach. Camping hammocks are perfect for solo camping trips or for couples looking to share an intimate camping experience.

Benefits of Camping with a Hammock

There are many benefits to camping with a hammock. Unlike traditional tents, hammocks are lightweight and easy to transport, meaning that you can take them with you wherever you go. They are also more comfortable to sleep in than a tent, as the hammock’s suspension system will cradle you and provide superior support. Furthermore, hammocks allow you to sleep under the stars, creating a unique and unforgettable camping experience.


Types of Camping Hammocks

When it comes to camping hammocks, there are several different types to choose from. The most common type is the traditional Gathered end hammock. Made with a bed of ripstop nylon, and gathered suspension connection at the ends. These hammocks are lightweight and easy to set up, making them perfect for camping trips.

Finally, camping hammocks also come in a variety of different lengths and widths. From 9 feet for younger users to 12 feet long for even the tallest hiker.

Camping Hammock Safety Tips

Just like with any outdoor activity, there are certain safety precautions that should be taken when camping with a hammock. Always make sure that your hammock is securely attached to two sturdy trees or poles, and that it is properly tensioned.

Furthermore, never use damaged or frayed ropes or strings, as these can lead to injuries. Always check your trees to be sure they are healthy with no dead or hanging branches. Additionally, make sure to check your hammock before and after each use for tears or damage.

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How to Choose the Right Camping Hammock

When choosing the right camping hammock, there are several factors to consider. First, determine the size of the hammock that you need. Our 9-foot hammocks fit children, but anyone over 5 feet tall should consider longer hammocks for greater comfort.

Next, consider the type of hammock that you want. If you plan on going camping in the woods, a gathered-end hammock is a perfect choice.

Finally, consider the materials that your hammock is made from. Generally speaking, nylon and cotton are the two most popular materials used in camping hammocks. Nylon is lightweight and durable, while cotton is soft and comfortable.

Advantages of Arrowhead Equipment's Camping Hammocks

Arrowhead Equipment is dedicated to providing campers with the highest-quality camping hammocks on the market. Our hammocks are made from durable materials and are designed to last. Furthermore, they offer a variety of different sizes and styles, meaning that there’s sure to be a hammock that fits your needs. Finally, Arrowhead Equipment's hammocks are affordable, making them an excellent option for budget-conscious campers.

Tips for Setting up an Arrowhead Equipment Camping Hammock

Setting up an Arrowhead Equipment camping hammock is quick and easy. First, choose two sturdy trees or poles that are roughly the same distance apart. Next, attach the hammock to the trees or poles using the included straps. Finally, tension the straps to ensure that the hammock is securely attached and that it is tensioned.
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Fun Activities to Enjoy While Camping with an Arrowhead Equipment Hammock

Camping with a hammock is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and have fun with family and friends. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing afternoon or an adrenaline-filled adventure, there are plenty of activities that you can enjoy while camping with a hammock.

For a relaxing afternoon, try star-gazing or fishing. If you’re looking for a more active adventure, try hiking or kayaking. You can also take advantage of the hammock and enjoy a picnic lunch or read a book while swinging in the hammock.

Camping Hammock Accessories

For the ultimate camping experience, you’ll want to make sure that you have all the necessary accessories for your hammock. From rain tarps to mosquito nets, there are a variety of accessories that you can use to make your camping experience more comfortable and enjoyable. Be sure to consider insulation for your hammock to keep warm throughout the night. An Underquilt and Top Quilt combination maximizes the comfort of the hammock.

Camping with a hammock is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and experience nature in a unique and exciting way. With Arrowhead Equipment's hammocks, you can take your camping experience to the next level. Arrowhead Equipment's hammocks are lightweight, durable, and affordable, and they offer a variety of different styles and sizes to fit your needs. Furthermore, our hammocks are easy to set up and provide a comfortable and secure way to sleep while camping. So, what are you waiting for? Get out there and experience the magic of camping with Arrowhead Equipment's hammocks!
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The Gear Roll Up

11/10/2022

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It's time to get organized
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Gear Roll Up - Red, Organize your hammock camping accessories and suspension,
The Gear Roll Up started as an idea of how to better organize some of the small components and accessories that are commonly used by many hammock campers and backpackers.  We started with the need to keep track of Tarp Stakes, Tree Straps, Carabiners, Tarp Ridgeline, Tarp Guy lines and so many other small bits and pieces of gear.   We wanted something that would pack easily and fill those odd little voids in your pack while keeping everything well organized and easy to get to. 
''​This thing is pretty awesome. Fits my entire suspension, tarp lines, and stakes. All in one nice neat bundle.''
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Complete Guide to Archry Interview

7/8/2019

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I was recently asked to do an interview with the guys over at Complete Guide to Archery.  They have been killing it recently with interviews of some great gear shops.  While not focused on hammock camping alone our interview covered topics that all outdoors men and women face...from staying warm and comfortable to cooking and taking your kiddos to the woods.  They had some great questions and I worked hard to have some good answers.  

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How to seam seal a Hammock Tarp

3/5/2019

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Many stress about seam sealing their tarps...How, where, how long will it take are all questions that many face when considering sealing their hammock camping tarp.  First off, don't stress.  Seam sealing is not something to be very concerned about.  It's a pretty easy process and should only take 20-30 minutes of work.  

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Let's Break it down into several easy steps. 

1. Choose a spot to do the seam sealing.  The best option is a location that is flat, level, will get good air flow and be warm....60-80 degrees. It will be a spot where you can leave the tarp spread out for 6-24 hours undisturbed. If at all possible having a location where the tarp can be either set up or laid flat.  Here in the shop, we use our 12-foot long x 7-foot wide cutting table. But assuming you don't have a table that large laying the tarp flat on a smooth floor will work.  Some batches of silicone can have a strong smell if setting up indoors have some way to vent the smell...it will dissipate as the silicone cures but being able to open a window or crack an exterior door for a couple of hours is a good idea. 
​2.  You will need a quality seam sealer to apply.  We only use McNett  Seam Grip + SIL to seal tarps in the shop and it's the only product we sell and recommend to use on our tarps. It's high-quality silicone that cures fairly quickly with minimal tackiness.  It's formulated to self-level if you get it a little thick but no run everywhere.  
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3.  Add tension to the tarp. We use weights at each corner of the tarp to pull out the ridgeline and guy out points to stretch the tarp tightly.  If you are pitching the tarp with guylines and stakes pull it out tight.  This does a couple of things for you.  First, you want to take any stretch the tarp has to its max....if the tarp is relaxed you will be stretching the sealer when you hang it on trips. This can cause the sealer to wear off faster with use.  And second, it will open up the stitching holes in the tarps sewing...you want the sealer to penetrate into the stitching to seal these small holes around the tread up.  In the shop, we use hand weights attached to the Ridgeline and tie out points to stretch the tarp over our table. 
4. Applying the sealer is best done with a foam brush...a small stiff bristled brush is included with the Seam Grip package but we find it is a bit small and cumbersome compared to using a foam brush.  With the foam brush, you are able to get cleaner lines and it will spread the silicone in a smooth even coat.  
5. Gather some paper towels.  You will want some handy to clean up any drips or runs that you might have.  It can also be hand to have a spot to set down the brush and tube of SIL as you work along sections. 

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6.  With all of your supplies gathered and your tarp tensioned it's time to seal the seams and any panel pull tie out points. First, remove the cap from the SIL tube and using a fine pointed knife poke the sealed end with a small hole...no need to cut in a large opening. You want to work with a small amount of sealer at a time. Starting with the ridgeline squeeze a small bead along a couple of feet (what you can easily reach without moving) re-cap the tube and set it aside.  Take the brush and smooth along the bead in long brush strokes.  Work back and forth along the tarp's ridgeline smoothing the sealer along the width until you have coated the full ridge and have soothed the sealer in both directions. This helps to ensure that the sealer penetrates into the stitching holes and around the edges ridgeline.  Reposition yourself and your paper towels as needed.  For Panel pulls cover the full patch and any stitching with a generous coating and brush it smooth, working the sealer over the stitching in multiple directions to work it in as best you can.  Once you have coated everything take a look along the length from close to the tarp perspective.  This can help to spot any areas that may need more or were missed by catching the light along the sealer. 
7.  Clean up. Use your paper towels to clean up any drips.  Rub across the fabric with firm pressure, moving to a clean section of the towel as needed.  If you squeeze some paper towels around the foam brush you will extract most of the silicone from the brush and be able to use it again...be it for touch up or another tarp. Cap the Silicone tightly and squeeze the remainder to one end just like with a tube of toothpaste.  
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7.  Once you have applied sealer to all of the ridgeline and any pullouts it's time to let it cure.  A small amount of air flow will help the silicone to cure much faster so if your setting up indoors open a window or set out a small fan.  Let the tarp sit for 6-8 hours before trying to move it...longer if possible.  We like to leave them set with tension and good air flow overnight whenever possible.  
And that's it.  You have seam sealed your hammock camping tarp and it's now ready for your next trip.  
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HexCam Close Up

12/10/2018

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Since we started offering HexCam Camouflage fabric recently for our line of hammock quilts it's been immensely popular.  HexCam fabric comes in 5 patterns and each one is incredibly unique in color.  Since we have very few close-up detail pictures of the pattern online we thought we would take a look at each pattern in detail.   HexCam is by far the most detailed and intricate camo pattern we have ever come across.  And while you will see some commonalities in each they also stand out individually.  The Color pallet is unique in each pattern and individual hexes often vary ever so slightly from those around them.  Shadow's, shading, scratches, and marbling create a depth and 3-D effect that make it feel like the fabric has depth.  This also makes seeing the repeat of the pattern very difficult...a big advantage over camouflages that repeat frequently making them less natural. 

Below we have posted close up pictures of each pattern along with a full view of the fabric in a finished Underquilt. 
HexCamp fabric for hammock camping quilts, camping and backpacking quilts, camo fabric,

HexCam 5-Echo

5-ECHO is dominated by green tones but has accents of Yellow, Honey/Gold, tan, brown and Black.  The green tones range from vivid to dark covering a wide spectrum of green hues.   This pattern will kill in any lush forest environment to jungle conditions.  
Jarbidge Under Quilt for hammock camping and backpacking in camo,

HexCam fabric for quilts, camping and backpacking camo,

​HexCam Wasteland

HexCam Wasteland features a dominate tan to brown color palette.  But it's laced with rusty red's, gold, black and grey color as well.  Wasteland would blend in in any dry grassy, wooded, or desert environment. 
Hammock camping and backpacking quilt in HexCam fabric camo,

Orange camo for hammock camping gear, underquilt, top quilt, camo fabric for hammock camping

​HexCam Adirondack

​HexCam Adirondack takes a bold look at hunter/safety orange and urban grey camo with vibrant orange that bleeds from blaze to burnt. The grey hues start light and step all the way to black. If you want to make a bold statement and not just blend in Adirondack won't be missed. 
Orange Jarbidge underquilt for hammock camping and backpacking in HexCam fabric,

HexCam fabric for hammock camping and backpacking quilts made by Arrowhead Equipment,

​HexCam Makalu

​HexCam Makalu is not your mommas winter camo. Hues of white are prominent but shades of blue, grey, tan, and brass with just a touch of turquoise green.  Be ready for winter with the Makalu HexCam. 
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HexCam Spectre​

​HexCam Spectre would be the choice of any modern ninja. Black and dark grey are in charge but copper orange, brass yellow and a touch of tan pull together Spectre.  
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Check out the Full offering of HexCam fabric for quilts in the 
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HexCam Cub Pillow for hammock camping and backpacking, Travel pillow for hammock camping,
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