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Whether you’re gifting for an established hammock camper, or you’d like to introduce someone to the art of the hang, we’re here to help with plenty of gear suggestions in a variety of price ranges. To … read more

Autumn! It’s one of the best times to go camping, hiking, or backpacking. There’s crisp air, more solitude, and colorful foliage. Everyone should strive to spend time outdoors soaking it in! But to do … read more

Mosquitoes, ticks, triatomine (kissing bug) and other pesky insects are capable of ruining a trip, which is why everyone should know how to ward them off as completely and effectively as pos … read more

At Hammock Gear, we design, test, manufacture, and sell world-class hammock camping systems. But we also believe it is our job to champion the idea of hammocks; to proselytize the lifestyle of hanging … read more

This is the unlikely story of how dried mandarin oranges, a preserved fruit option that most hikers have never even tried before, crushed the competition and were indisputably crowned as the most deli … read more

Most hikers have made their fair share of dumb mistakes in the backcountry, and I’m no exception. We all learn from experience! But some of the biggest screw ups that my friends and I made led to exce … read more