The Ultimate Hang: Hammock Camping Illustrated

by Derek Hansen

The second edition to the highly-rated book on hammock camping.

What's new: Completely re-written with all-new sections on hammock FAQs and basics for new hangers and an expanded advanced section for veterans, plus a DIY section to get you started making your own hammock gear.

The Ultimate Hang 2 covers everything from suspension systems, hammock stands, staying dry, warm, and bug free, along with setting up hammocks indoors.

Hammocks are one of the most comfortable ways to enjoy the indoors, and make great companions for a long-distance thru-hike, relaxing at a park, a weekend backpacking trip, or an overnight in the woods! Get off the ground and begin enjoying the outdoors.

Updated with hundreds of illustrations, The Ultimate Hang helps you discover the freedom, comfort, and convenience of hammock camping. Learn how to set up and use a hammock to stay dry, warm, and bug free in a Leave No Trace-friendly way.

All the best tips and techniques on hammock camping in one place. Stop searching and start relaxing.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

1065 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 29, 2017

Reviews

[Suzy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is THE book for all that is hammock camping! Great for beginners, great reference for experienced folks of all levels.
It’s well written with fun illustrations and easy to follow. If you love hammocks already or are thinking of getting off the ground for the first time, this is the book for you.

[Hans-Joachim Schatz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hehe :-)

Not sure what I enjoyed more - the absolutely solid heaps of competent info regarding all aspects of hanging between multiple objects or the illustrations in-between. A must read for everyone who ever wants to spend time suspended.

[Lee Reed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hammock camping is something that has caught on in the last few decades with an explosion of growth and innovations. Derek Hansen has been right in the middle of it all and shares his prodigious knowledge of the subject in this book. I thought I knew a thing or two, but found Hansen's insights and depth of knowledge compelling. Even Shug Emery calls this the go-to source for hammock camping, and that's as good a recommendation as you can get.

[Dominic Humphries · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really thorough guide to a fairly niche concept, entertainingly presented

[Denton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a niche book for people who want to sleep in hammocks. It's the best book in existence on that topic. If you're interest in hammock camping, this is as essential as any Shug video.

It's not perfect, but it does a damn good job of explaining concepts and making people feel comfortable getting outside. I wish it spent more time on tarps and specifically how to set them up optimally for different wind scenarios (cross winds on top of a ridgeline for example) and the like, but that's a minor critique.

Until you've spent hundreds of nights hammocking in all sorts of conditions, this book will have something new to teach you. And at the very least, it's a great part of the community to support.

[Justin Cline · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great update and expansion on the first edition. The illustrations are amazing!

[Dscotthep · Rating 5 out of 5]

I rated the first edition 5 stars. This edition is vastly superior. I need more stars!

[Patrick]

Excellent and very complete discussion of hammock camping. Tips for selection, weight, tying up and more. Really good.

[Caspar Bøtchiær · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everything you will ever need to know on the topic. Even diy.

[Mr Osowski · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned a lot.

[George · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good to read for the fundamentals before choosing your first hammock, as well as a good reference for later development after some experience.

[Robert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written guide for hammock camping. Great for beginners and experts. Knocked 1 star for Kindle version--hard to examine the illustrations. Should have purchased paperback version.

[Jes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent reference.

[Kade · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent source of information for a beginner in hammock camping

[Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great basic primer on hammock camping, knots, the options, how to get the ideal setup and everything in between.