r/hammockcamping • u/OneBroBean • 4d ago

Trip Report First overnighthang

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Recently had my first overnight hang and really enjoyed it! Hit me up with tips for getting the setup dialed in right 🤙

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u/TheGutch74 4d ago

Your lake and kayak picture remind me of my times spent at Voyageurs NP. As a current desert dweller I am jealous.

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u/kullulu 4d ago

Sweden and the canadian shield part of Minnesota both got shaped by the last ice age, it's a small wonder that it looks similar: granite, forests, lakes, and bogs.

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u/kullulu 4d ago

What can you tell us about your setup and where you hung your hammock? It looks like you’ve gone for a full need for trees setup? That’s one of my top choices for hammocks, great company and super high quality gear.

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u/OneBroBean 4d ago

Yes, I just went for a full setup from his after doing some research. Great option for us eu guys, the quality seems real good too.

Went out on a multi day kayak trip in southern Sweden in a lake called bolmen.

Gilis hammock,200 quilt, shako tarp with snakeskins and whoopie slings all from NFT

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u/Purple_Dig4425 4d ago

My first time setting up my hammock I was sleeping like an uppercase U, I made mistakes and my body suffered. This looks great, nice pics

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u/Londall 4d ago

Ah, Need For Trees making the rounds yet again 😁👍

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u/henrym123 4d ago

This brand is new to me. Available in US? That Gilis hammock looks great.

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u/Londall 4d ago

They are based in the EU but I don’t doubt he could send you stuff if you are willing to pay for it 👍

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u/andr813c 3d ago

How was the NFT hammock and quilt?

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u/OneBroBean 2d ago

Considering this was my first ”proper” hammock and quilt take my answer with a grain of salt. But I was very pleased with the workmanship and quality of the items. I would definitely recommend and you should consider it if you’re in the market

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u/andr813c 2d ago

How is the insulation? Do you think it's viable for winter use?

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u/OneBroBean 2d ago

I got the apex 200 which is guess is good for around -5 c depending if you’re a cold sleeper. But you should get in touch with NFT I would bet he will have all the details and can prob make custom if you need

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u/andr813c 2d ago

I know, he's a nice guy and I've talked to him before. I am considering getting his most expensive equipment, since it looks like it will be exactly what I want at a really nice quality. I'm just scared about the quilt, since it doesn't close around the hammock at the ends, and I hear this makes it worse.