Our Hammocks provide the maximum relaxation,so let the fine swinging motion and everlasting floating midair begin
Trucker's
Hitch
The
trucker's hitch is a handy way to tie off the
guidelines to stakes, trees, roots, etc. It allows
easy adjustment of the tension on each guideline.
See the picture below. It is tied by making a
small loop in the standing line using an overhand
knot as described above for attaching the guidelines
to the rain canopy.
Next,
the bitter end is passed around the anchor support
and then passed back through the loop in the standing
line. Now pulling the bitter end backwards toward
the anchor support easily sets the tension on
the entire guideline.
To
complete the hitch, a simple quick-release slipknot
is tied in the bitter end near the loop in the
standing line. The slipknot will be easy to untie
even with cold fingers when breaking camp in the
morning. The overhand-loop knot in the standing
line generally does not tighten excessively and
can easily be untied and repositioned as often
as necessary.
Congratulations!
Your
hammock is now finished and ready for use. It's
time for another nap!
You can be proud of yourself; your creation will
give :. ou many years of comfortable outdoor use.
You may never sleep on the ground again!
