The Hammock Hangers Podcast

This week we return for part 2 of the HangCon Denmark 2025 recap but as you will notice it has slightly changed because Skunkape and Waterboy had things come up and couldn't make it back on, so instead, you will be hearing Pheonix and Shug carrying on with the recap and talking more about what it was like this year at the 2nd annual international HangCon over in Denmark. Contact Skunkape & Pheonix: Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

  In this special international episode, Skunkape, Pheonix, and Waterboy sit down to recap their unforgettable adventure overseas at the 2nd Annual HangCon Denmark and the Danish Outdoor Festival!

In Episode 95 of The Hammock Hangers Podcast, your host Phoenix sits down for a heartfelt and enlightening conversation with returning guest and good friend of the show, Stephanie Arends. Together, they dive into a topic that isn't often discussed enough in the outdoor and hammocking communities — hammocking while living with illnesses and navigating the outdoors as a person of larger size. Stephanie brings her personal experiences and hard-earned wisdom to the conversation, shedding light on the physical and emotional challenges that come with chronic health conditions and body image, especially when stepping off the beaten path and into the trees. Phoenix and Stephanie share real talk about: Choosing hammock gear that offers support, comfort, and confidence Modifications and adjustments that make hammocking more accessible Mental hurdles and the strength it takes to show up and hang proudly Encouraging inclusivity and body positivity within the hammock and hiking communities Overcoming stigma and empowering others to embrace the outdoors regardless of size or health This episode is full of empathy, laughs, and the kind of transparency that reminds us we're all welcome in the hammock — no matter what our bodies or health journeys look like. Whether you're dealing with a chronic illness, are part of the plus-size community, or simply want to be a more supportive and informed member of the hammocking world, this episode is for you. So grab your favorite hang spot, lean back, and join us for a truly inspiring chat with one of the community's most open-hearted voices. Connect with Us:

In this solo episode, Pheonix sits down with Jackson Busch, the creative mind behind Madison River Outdoors, to talk about a game-changing new hammock design that's shaking up the world of hammock camping. Unlike traditional hammocks that rely on an underquilt for insulation, Jackson's design features an integrated air mattress system built right into the hammock itself. Pheonix dives deep with Jackson to learn how he came up with the concept, what inspired this innovation, and where he sees both the hammock and Madison River Outdoors heading in the future. Whether you're a seasoned hanger or just hammock-curious, this episode is packed with insight and excitement about what's coming next in the hammock world.

In this exciting episode, Skunkape, Pheonix, and Waterboy are buzzing with anticipation as they get ready to head across the pond for the second annual HangCon Europe and The Danish Outdoor Festival! For Skunkape and Pheonix, this marks their second trip to Denmark, and they're stoked to revisit some favorite places, reconnect with their European hammock family, and dive back into the amazing outdoor culture that made such a big impact on them last year. They share stories from their first visit and chat about what they're most excited to experience again—whether it's the food, the gear, or the friendships. Meanwhile, Waterboy is gearing up for his first-ever international hammock adventure! He shares his expectations, what he's looking forward to trying, and how he's prepping for a trip that's sure to be unforgettable. From meeting international hangers to testing out unique European-made gear, he's ready to jump in feet first. Join us as we talk hammocks, travel, and everything in between—this episode is all about that pre-trip excitement, gear talk, and a whole lot of laughs.

In this episode of The Hammock Hangers Podcast, Phoenix goes solo to chat with Haley Ladner, a dedicated librarian and educator from Mississippi who has created a truly inspiring outdoor space for her students. Haley shares how a simple Pinterest post sparked the idea for The Hammock Garden, a unique reading space where students can relax in hammocks while diving into their favorite books. With full support from her school administration and parents, she turned this vision into a reality, and the program has been a massive success! Teachers and students alike love the Hammock Garden, proving that a comfortable, outdoor environment can foster a deeper love for reading. Tune in as we discuss: ✅ How Haley developed and implemented The Hammock Garden ✅ The benefits of reading in a relaxed, natural setting ✅ The positive impact on students, teachers, and the school community ✅ Tips for other educators looking to create similar outdoor learning spaces If you're passionate about education, outdoor learning, or just love hammocks, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

Welcome back to The Hammock Hangers Podcast! In this episode, Pheonix goes solo to break down the details of planning an international trip for HangCon Europe 2025 at the Danish Outdoor Festival. If you're thinking about joining us in Denmark, this episode is packed with insights to help you get prepared! Pheonix shares how he and Waterboy mapped out their trip, from booking flights to navigating transportation options in Denmark. He also covers essential considerations like: ✅ Travel logistics – flights, layovers, and getting around in Denmark ✅ What to expect at HangCon Europe and the Danish Outdoor Festival ✅ Weather conditions and how to pack accordingly ✅ Hammock camping gear recommendations for the event ✅ Currency, budgeting, and travel tips to make your trip smoother Whether you're already planning to attend or just curious about international hammock camping, this episode has all the info you need!

In this exciting episode of The Hammock Hangers Podcast, Skunkape and Pheonix welcome back Derek Tillotson, the founder of Haven Tents. Over the past year, Derek has been hard at work refining and innovating the Haven Tent design, and he joins us to share all the latest developments. Most notably, he announces the upcoming release of Haven Tents' most ambitious product yet: the Haven Spectre, set to launch on Kickstarter this April. make sure to click on the link at the bottom to get a first hand look at the new Haven Spectre. Key Discussion Points: What Derek has been up to over the past year, including product development and community feedback. The journey of Haven Tents in redefining outdoor sleeping comfort. The design and innovation behind the Haven Spectre, its weight savings, and advanced materials. How Haven Spectre improves upon the original Haven Tent for backpackers and ultralight adventurers. The Kickstarter launch details, pricing, and early-bird discounts for those looking to back the project. About the Haven Spectre: The Haven Spectre is a game-changer in the world of hammock camping. It maintains the same patented lay-flat comfort as the original Haven Tent but in a significantly lighter package. Crafted for ultralight backpackers, the Spectre utilizes Dyneema fabric and MONOLITE™ mesh to cut nearly half the weight while preserving durability and comfort. Some key features include: Lay-Flat Design: Eliminates the traditional hammock's "banana effect," offering support for back, side, and stomach sleepers. Ultralight Materials: Dyneema fabric and MONOLITE™ mesh reduce weight without sacrificing strength. Compact and Packable: Designed to fit easily into a backpack for long-distance adventures. Versatile Setup: Adaptable to various terrains and environments. Immersive Experience: 360° translucent mesh netting for an unparalleled view of nature. Kickstarter Campaign Details: Launch Date: April 2, 2025 Campaign Duration: April 2 - May 2, 2025 Early-Bird Discount: 25% off, bringing the price to $427.87 for Kickstarter backers. Retail Price: $570.49 Estimated Shipping: July 2025 More Info: Haven Tents Website or contact Derek Tillotson at Derek@haventents.com Final Thoughts: Derek shares his vision for the Haven Spectre and how it aligns with the evolving needs of the outdoor community. If you're an adventurer looking for the perfect blend of comfort and weight savings, this episode is a must-listen. Make sure to follow us on social media so that you know exactly when the Kickstarter for the new Haven Spectre goes live so you can make sure to get in on those awesome pre release deals. Watch the video on on the Haven Spectre here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuAkAS9Njp8

Are you new to hammock camping and wondering where to start? In this episode, Skunkape and Pheonix break down Hammock Camping 101, covering everything you need to know to get off the ground—literally! We discuss: ✅ The different types of hammocks and which one might be right for you ✅ Essential gear like quilts, tarps, and ridgelines ✅ Suspension systems and how to hang your hammock safely ✅ Common mistakes new hangers make (and how to avoid them) ✅ Tips for staying warm, dry, and comfortable in any season Whether you're just getting started or looking to refine your setup, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you enjoy the ultimate hammock camping experience.

In this episode of The Hammock Hangers Podcast, Skunkape, Pheonix, Kory from Majestic Hammock, and the legendary Shug gather to relive the incredible experience of HangCon 2025! With nearly 600 guests in attendance, this year's event was bigger and better than ever. We chat about how the event unfolded, the amazing lineup of vendors, and the fantastic community of hammock hangers—including our Danish and Norwegian friends who made the journey to join us. Plus, we highlight how this year's raffle ran smoother and faster than ever before! But that's not all—excitement is in the air as we gear up for our April trip to Denmark for the 2nd annual HangCon Europe and the Danish Outdoor Festival. We can't wait to reconnect with our European hammock family and dive into another unforgettable adventure! Grab your hammock, kick back, and join us for this fun-filled conversation. Links & Resources:

This week we have one of the OG's from the hammocking community join us to talk about everything from how he got started in hammock camping, to the 3rd edition of his very popular book on everything about hammocks, called The Ultimate Hang. Yes, I am talking about none other than, Derek Hansen. I'm sure a good number of you have bought and read one of the first editions to his great book that dives deep into the do's and do not's, the in's and out's of hammocks. And now he has his 3rd edition which has a lot of new updates in it.  Derek, Pheonix and I, also talk a little bit about HangCon 2025, since at the time of the release of this episode, all 3 of us are hanging out and having a blast at the event.  Connect with Derek: Website: https://theultimatehang.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUltimateHang Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theultimatehang/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theultimatehang   Contact Skunkape & Pheonix: Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

I hope everyone had a great Christmas, and is ready to bring in the new year as we roll into 2025. Join Skunkape and Pheonix as they do a look back on 2024, talk about what their goals are for 2025, and of course, talk a little about HangCon 2025, coming up in just a few short weeks.   Contact Skunkape & Pheonix: Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.  

Pheonix catches back up with a couple of friends that are no stranger to the podcast or the hammocking community, Kristen and Cal, from YOBO Gear. Pheonix wanted to have these two back on so that they could talk some about their newest creation, the Turtle Bug stand. They go into detail about everything from the designing of the stand, to the wait and stressors of starting the Kickstarter, and then to the distribution of all of the stands once they made it into their hands. And, by the end of the episode they drop word of a couple new releases that they should have ready by January, so that they can release them at HangCon 2025. So, this is an episode that you will not want to miss. Connect with Cal & Kristen (YOBO Gear) Email : admin@yobogear.com Website Link.: https://www.yobogear.com Facebook Link.: https://www.facebook.com/YOBOgear Instagram Link.: https://www.instagram.com/yobogear YouTube Link.: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3FiRyRG42u8ePh46oFyXQA Connect with Paul "Skunkape" Collins Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/http://www.thehammockhangerspodcast.com Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOw28WMum0pNN5WNTCIa_1A   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.   

Welcome to Episode #84 of The Hammock Hangers Podcast! In this episode, Pheonix is catching back up with Danny Warnock, the founder of Superior Gear, to talk about the company's latest creation: the Voyager hammock. This new hammock features synthetic insulation, offering a great option for those looking to stay warm and comfortable in all kinds of weather. Danny shares the inspiration behind the Voyager, how it performs in various conditions, and what makes it stand out in the world of hammock camping. As the weather shifts to fall, the guys also chat about the changing seasons up in Danny's neck of the woods and how that affects their outdoor adventures. Plus, they dive into some exciting news about HangCon 2025, coming up this January. You won't want to miss all the fun details and insider info about the upcoming event! So sit back, relax, and join us for a great conversation about innovative hammock gear, fall camping, and what's in store for the hammock community in 2025. Let's get started! Connect with Danny: Website: www.https://superiorgear.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuperiorHammockGear Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superiorhammockgear/?hl=en   Contact Skunkape & Pheonix: Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.  

In this exciting episode, we sit down with outdoor enthusiast Matt Lawder, who shares his incredible experiences hiking the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and the Pinhoti Trail. From breathtaking vistas to the challenges of life on the trail, Matt gives us an insider's look at what it truly means to be a long-distance hiker. We delve into his unforgettable hitchhiking adventures, including one story that sounds like it could be the beginning of a horror movie. Matt's tales will have you on the edge of your seat! But that's not all! We also explore his business, Mountain Made Gear, where he crafts custom hammocks, quilts, and more for fellow adventurers. Discover how his passion for hiking has fueled his entrepreneurial spirit and hear about the unique gear that's made for comfort and durability on the trail. Join us for a captivating conversation that blends adventure, survival, and entrepreneurship. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or just love a good story, you won't want to miss this episode!   Connect with Matt : Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069247749897 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/mountainmadegear/?hl=en   Contact Skunkape & Pheonix: Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

This week, Skunkape and Pheonix chat a little bit after Hurricane Milton makes it's was through Florida, to find out how each faired through the storm. And since we just had to deal with the storm and rain, we figured that we would talk some about tarps and which type we each use when we are headed out for some camping and may encounter a storm or two while out there.  Contact Skunkape & Pheonix: Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

Pheonix catches up with one of our Danish friends this week. Rasmus Madsen, or better known as Fimbul, from Fimbul Outdoors Instagram page makes the time to have a chat with Pheonix.  They talk about everything from hanging out over in Denmark at the Danish Outdoor Festival to different places that Rasmus has been camping.  Connect with Fimbul : Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/fimbuloutdoors/?hl=en YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@fimbuloutdoors Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/fimbuloutdoors.dk   Contact Skunkape & Pheonix : Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

We are back with Pheonix as he talks about the second half of his 2024 family vacation along the East coast. This is part 2, where Pheonix and his family make their way out of Vermont and head further north to Maine before heading back home. Contact Skunkape & Pheonix: Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

Join us this week as Pheonix talks about his 2024 family vacation along the East coast. This is part 1 of 2, where the Pheonix clan make their first stop in Georgia, and then make their way up to Vermont. Contact Skunkape & Pheonix: Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

This is a special must listen to episode if you are planning on joining us for HangCon 2025. Skunkape & Pheonix go over all of the frequently asked questions that we get asked about the event, plus go over a few changes that have been made. All of the FAQs can be found on our website at www.hangcon.com under the FAQ tab at the top of the page.   Contact Skunkape & Pheonix: Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

  In this week's episode of The Hammock Hangers Podcast, you get to listen as Pheonix sits down with Chad and Britani, the owners of UGQ Outdoor, to explore their journey from passionate campers to leading outdoor gear innovators. UGQ Outdoor has made a name for itself with its top-notch, customizable quilts, and today's conversation covers it all. Join us as Chad and Britani share their personal camping stories and the inspiration behind how UGQ Outdoor was started, and how they became Mr. and Mrs. UGQ. They'll take us behind the scenes of their business, revealing the challenges and successes they've encountered along the way. But that's not all – if you've ever wondered about the customization options for UGQ Outdoor quilts, this episode is a must-listen. Chad and Britani will walk us through how to choose the right fabric, insulation, and features for your custom quilt, ensuring you get exactly what you need for your outdoor adventures. Whether you're a seasoned outdoor enthusiast or just curious about high-quality camping gear, this episode offers valuable insights and a deeper look into what makes UGQ Outdoor a standout choice for adventurers everywhere. Tune in to hear from the experts and get inspired for your next camping trip!   Connect with Chad & Britani Website: https://ugqoutdoor.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UGQOUTDOOR/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ugqoutdoor/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoM15PNeb2mVOB4rsggWAvA   Connect with Skunkape and Pheonix Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

This week, Pheonix caught up with a few of our Danish friends that we met while in Denmark at the first HangCon Europe and Danish Outdoor Festival. He chats with Christian, Niels, and Nils, to hear about each of their background stories and how they each got into hammock camping. They talk about gear, some of the places that they have been camping, and what some of their future camping trips that they have planned. Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

This week Pheonix is going solo and talking about his journey into making the transition to ditching the hardware and only using knots for his hammock set up.  He talks about the struggles and anxiety that some people have when it comes to even thinking about tying a knot, to some of his go to knots that he uses for his set up.   Connect with The Hammock Hangers Podcast. Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

Our guest this week is Stephanie Arends. Stephanie is the miCHILIgan group hang events coordinator and will soon be taking over from "Karla with a K." She is working on a YouTube channel focusing on camping and traveling for "non-traditional" campers. Meaning, tips and tricks for camping and traveling if you are disabled, overweight, solo, or advancing age. As of now she only has 1 full video and a couple of shorts, but she has other videos in the works around this topic coming soon. As someone who is overweight and disabled, she quit camping for a long time. But when she found hammock camping, she found that it was her way to be able to get back outside and enjoy the outdoors! So, in this episode we will be talking a lot on those topics, plus Stephanie has an interesting story about how her and her husband had to ride out a hailstorm and tornado in a cave while they were out on a camping trip. Connect with Stephanie YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@arendsadventures Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/miCHILIgan Current Website: http://bit.ly/miCHILIgan Future Website: www.miCHILIgan.com   We also have our first sponsor of the podcast as well, YOBO Gear. Before we were good friends with the owners, Cal and Kristen, AJ and I were YOBO Gear customers. Between the both of us, we own every model of stand that they offer. YOBO Gear is leading the industry with their lightweight and packable hammock stands. From Cricket, their ultra-light freestanding model, to Hive, the only portable two-person hammock stand on the market, and Turtlebug, their versatile and budget-friendly free-standing option, we can firsthand vouch for the quality of YOBO Gear products. Owning a hammock stand opens up the world to hammock campers. Whether you are camping in the desert with no trees available, in a state park that doesn't allow hanging hammocks from trees, or you're just a free spirit who enjoys setting up exactly where you want, a YOBO Gear hammock stand is a must for your kit. The lightest, strongest freestanding hammock stands in the world come with excellent customer service and the freedom to hang anywhere you please. So, if you are stand shopping, make sure to check them out at www.yobogear.com, today, and enjoy the freedom to hang anywhere you choose.   Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

Pheonix is out and about on his yearly family vacation with his wife and 2 kid. This year they are here on the east coast enjoying some of the Appalachian Mountains and the A.T. We catch up with Pheonix while he is in Georgia visiting with family and meeting his new nephew for the first time. We find out what all they have gotten into and done so far, and what their next leg of their trip will consist of.  You will also hear us talk about some exciting new news about HangCon.    Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

Skunkape and Pheonix talk about some of the recent hangs that were very successful, and that we have added to our calendars to make sure to get to next year. Pheonix tells us about some new gear that he has recently obtained, as well as some that is on the way. We also go over the good and the bad flight experiences that we had during our trip over to Denmark, and the things that we will do differently next year when we head back over for the Danish Outdoor Festival and the second year of HangCon Europe.   Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

Join Skunkape, Pheonix, and The Lord of Lollygag himself, Shug, as they recap their travel over to Denmark for the Danish Outdoor Festival and the first ever, HangCon Europe. With the event hitting record numbers, 26,000 people coming to the event and over 300 hammocks hanging in the woods for the weekend, there were a lot of people for us all to talk to and hang out with.  We all had such a great time getting to meet all the new people and to learn about how they do hammock camping over there.  From the new family that we made to the food and sights of Denmark, we all had a great time and can't wait until next April when we head back over for the 2nd annual HangCon Europe in 2025. Links of interest. Danish Outdoor Festival - https://www.danishoutdoorfestival.com Danish Outdoor Festival Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/danishoutdoorfestival HangCon Europe Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555786124214 Majestic Hammock - https://www.majestichammock.com Majestic Hammock Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069174231772 Majestic Hammock Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/majestichammock/?hl=en Lesovik Outdoor - https://en.lesovik.eu/ Lesovik Outdoor Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LesovikOutdoor Lesovik Outdoor Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lesovik_outdoor/?hl=en Shug Emery YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@shugemery Shug Swag Shop - https://shugs-swag-shop.creator-spring.com/ Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

In this exciting episode of the podcast, Pheonix sits down with Dutch and Phi from Dutchware Gear for a captivating conversation filled with stories and insights. Phi shares his journey into the world of hammock camping and how it led him to his current role at Dutchware Gear. The trio also delves into the latest innovation, the Quilted Chameleon, and discusses the delectable freeze-dried meals offered by Dutchware Gear. Skunkape and Pheonix's upcoming trip to Denmark, and Dutch's future Appalachian Trail thru-hike with his daughter are just a few of the fascinating topics that are explored in this engaging episode. Tune in for an inspiring and informative discussion that will leave you eager for your next outdoor adventure! Connect with Dutchware Gear Website : https://dutchwaregear.com/ Email : Sales@DutchWareGear.com Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Dutchware Facebook Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/180182956049314 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/dutchware_gear/?hl=en YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@dutch3323   Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

Join us in this episode as Phoenix takes us on a captivating journey back to Hidden Pond for a heartwarming family hiking trip. Delve into the highs and lows of their outdoor escapade as they navigate trails, laughter, and unforeseen challenges. Tune in as Phoenix shares insights on their culinary adventures with freeze-dried camp meals – some hitting the spot, while others leaving much to be desired. But that's not all - listen closely as Phoenix recounts the  unexpected encounter with ticks, shedding light on the importance of being prepared for the wilderness in all its forms. Through tales of exploration, taste tests, and lessons learned, this episode encapsulates the essence of family bonding amidst the wonders of nature. Join Skunkape and Pheonix as they unravel the beauty of Hidden Pond, one step at a time, in a narrative brimming with warmth, humor, and relatability. Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

Join us in this episode as we talk with Eric Flottmann, the co-founder of the revolutionary Flip Fuel Device. Eric shares his inspiring journey of creating a product that has changed the game for backpacking, hiking, and any other outdoor adventure you are on where you are using a camp stove that uses isobutane fuel. Discover the technology, design process, and environmental benefits behind the Flip Fuel Device as we explore its impact on the industry. Tune in for an engaging discussion with Eric Flottmann as he unveils the story and vision behind this innovative solution. We also talk about how he has gotten his kids into hiking and being in nature instead of sitting in a house all day playing video games. Eric also does a lot with the Boy Scouts, taking them on different fun trips. Flip Fuel is one of our donating partners for HangCon here in Florida, and now, also a donating partner for HangCon Europe. If you would like to get your hands on one of these great devices, which I would highly recommend, you can do so by heading over to https://www.flipfuel.co/ . You can also get 20% off your entire order by using the discount code HANGCON . Make sure to go and follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FlipFuel and also on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/flipfuel/?hl=en   Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

On this weeks episode, Pheonix has our very own Matt Hammond, or y'all have all heard us refer to him as Water Boy, on to talk to. They talk some about their first adventures together, scouts, knot tying, kayaking, and much more.    Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

In this weeks episode, Pheonix and I talk about some exciting news about an upcoming adventure that we are about to go on. Some of you may have already heard about it or figured it out from some social media posts that we have made, but HangCon is going international and will be over in Denmark at the end of April. We have been invited by Christion and Lars, to come and be a part of the Danish Outdoor Festival that is held each year, outside of Copenhagen. You can check it out at https://www.danishoutdoorfestival.com/overnatning. We also go over a few of the up coming hangs that we have coming up here in the U.S. as well.  Pheonix and I talk a little about some new gear that we have on the way too, that will be added to our collections.   Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

This week on the podcast you will be hearing as Pheonix chats with Tony, or as a bunch of you may know him as, Random Adventures 2.0 They talk about everything from a stroke that Tony had, to his stealth camping adventures, his YouTube channel, and of course, about Tony's first ever trip down to HangCon. Tony has a bunch of great videos over on YouTube, so make sure you go and check them out. Don't forget while you are there to subscribe to his channel. Also make sure to follow him on Facebook and Instagram as well so that you can see all of his great adventures. Connect with Tony -  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/randomadventures2.0 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/randomadventures2.0 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@randomadventures2.0   Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

We are back this week with our good friends, Cal and Kristen, from YOBO Gear. If you are new to the hammocking world, YOBO Gear is a cottage company that makes some of the best hammock stands on the market that include the Cricket Stand, Freedom Stand, the Hive, and now, coming soon, the Turtle Bug line of stands. If you were one of the many that were at HangCon 2024 last month, you would have been able to see and try out each of the 4 versions of the Turtle Bug stands. There is the Mini, the Chair, the Lounger, and the Camper. Kristen and Cal talk all about the different stand and tell us about all of the details of each one, including the weights, weight capacity, packability, and the price of each one, both the Kickstarter price and the retail price after the Kickstarter ends.  By the way, that Kickstarter will go live on February 22nd, 2024 at 8am MNT, 10am EST. So make sure that you follow the link below and click on the Notify me on launch button so that you don't miss out on the great Kickstarter prices that they will have. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/yobogear/turtlebug-hammock-stand On Monday, February the 26th, at 5pm MST, 7PM EST in the YOBO Neighborhood Facebook group, Kristen and Cal will be doing a live stream talking more about the Turtle Bug stands and answering questions that you may have for them. So don't miss out on that either. Some more exciting news is that if you use the discount code, hammockhangers15 , not only can you get a 15% discount on the Cricket Stand and the Freedom 2 Sides Stand, but you can get that same discount for the Hive Stand as well. So head on over to their website and pick up one of those awesome stands too. Connect with Cal & Kristen (YOBO Gear) Email : admin@yobogear.com Website Link.: https://www.yobogear.com Facebook Link.: https://www.facebook.com/YOBOgear Instagram Link.: https://www.instagram.com/yobogear YouTube Link.: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3FiRyRG42u8ePh46oFyXQA Connect with Paul "Skunkape" Collins Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/http://www.thehammockhangerspodcast.com Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOw28WMum0pNN5WNTCIa_1A   Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

This week, Skunkape, Pheonix, and a few of the other HangCon crew get together to go over and chat about HangCon 2024 and their thought of how it went. The whole crew was not able to join us, but you will hear from Britt (Grizzley Beard), Juan (Florida Hanger), and then right at the end, Chino jumps in.  You will hear us talk about some of the vendors and their gear, give shout outs to some YouTubers that were there, and just the broad feel of how we thought the event went.    Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

This is a special episode that Pheonix and I recorded live while at HangCon 2024, so if the audio sounds a little different than usual, that would be why. We decide that we wanted to do a live, in person recording at HangCon so that some of our guests could participate and ask questions if they wanted to. Some did, but most just sat and listened to Pheonix and I talk. Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.  

This week Pheonix is back with me and he has a special guest with him. He took a trip up to Virginia to spend a little time with a childhood friend, his beast friend to be exact, James Lawrie, and so he drug him on this weeks episode so we could all chat for awhile. They tell us when and how they met,  why they became best friends, and why they refer to themselves as twins.  Before we hear all of that though, of course you have to hear Pheonix and I talk about HangCon since it is only 6 days away from the release of this episode.   So let's get on with it so we can hear from James and AJ..   Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.  

Our guest this week is the Founder & CEO of Tentsil, Alex Shirley-Smith. Tentsile is a blend of both a hammock and a tent. You are suspended in the air between trees like a hammock, but you have the space and room of a tent that can hold multiple people. We have a nice chat with Alex, and hear about his passion for nature and the outdoors, along with how the idea for Tentsile was born.  We also talk about all of the great gear that they make and how modular it is.  Also, Tentsile is one of our donating partners of HangCon, and Alex has sent in one of the Trillium 3 person hammocks for the raffle, plus he has sent me one of the Stingrays to set up at the event for you to see and try out. There will also be a QR code that you can scan to get 30% off everything in your cart.  Let's get on with the episode so that you can hear more from Alex. Connect with Alex, and Tentsile : Email: alex@tentsile.com Website: https://www.tentsile.com Twitter Link: https://twitter.com/tentsile Instagram Link: https://instagram.com/tentsile Facebook Link: https://facbook.com/tentsile Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/@TentsileLtd Pinterest Link: https://pintrest.com/tentsile   Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

On this weeks episode, Pheonix and I have our 2024 HangCon pre talk. We discuss and answer some of the questions that that we regularly get asked from people that are wanting to come to HangCon and hang out with us for the weekend.  Pheonix goes over some of the numbers/stats  from the ones that are already registered for the event as far as the total number of people so far, the number of countries that are represented so far to come, first time comers, and returning guests.  I go over the long list of vendors that have sent some of their awesome gear for us to put in our huge raffle for lucky guests to win. I also mention some great discount codes that some of our vendors have given us to give out to all of you. I have also listed them below. Discount Codes: Flip Fuel - Use the code HANGCON to receive 20% off your cart. Mr. Mocks Hammocks - Use the code podcast to receive 10% off plus free shipping. YOBO Gear - Use the code hammockhangers15 to receive 15% off either the Cricket Stand or the Freedom Stand 2 sides. Onewind Outdoors - Use the code HangCon5 to receive 5% off of your cart.   Links of Interest: YOBO Gear - https://yobogear.com/ Ripstop by the Roll - https://ripstopbytheroll.com/ Walhalla Hammocks & Outdoors - https://www.walhallahammocksandoutdoors.com/ Sugarlands Shine - https://www.sugarlands.com/ 803 Outpost Coffee - https://803outpostcoffee.com/ Dutchware Gear - https://dutchwaregear.com/ UGQ Outdoor - https://ugqoutdoor.com/ Red Paw Packs - https://redpawpacks.com/ Hanging High Hammocks - https://hanginghighhammocks.com/ Batch Stovez  - https://www.batchstovez.com/ Tree Hanger Tees - https://tonkalaser.com/ Enlightened Equipment - https://enlightenedequipment.com/ CNOC Outdoors - https://cnocoutdoors.com/ Sawyer - https://www.sawyer.com/ Two Speed Hammocks - https://www.etsy.com/shop/TwoSpeedHammocks Suncoast Outdoors - https://www.meetup.com/Suncoast-Outdoors-Tampa-meetup-group/ Superior Gear - https://superiorgear.com/ Onewind Outdoors - https://www.onewindoutdoors.com/ Mike D's BBQ - https://www.mikedsbbq.com/ Tentsile - https://www.tentsile.com/ Katabatic Gear - https://katabaticgear.com/ Mr. Mocks - https://mrmocks.com/ Bee Good Honey - https://www.flbeegoodhoney.com/ Purple Rain Adventure Skirts - https://www.purplerainskirts.com/ Outin - https://outin.com/ Kula Cloth - https://kulacloth.com/ Puribag - https://www.puribagwater.com/ Hang Tight - https://hangtightshop.com/ Haven Tents - https://haventents.com/ Insect Shield - https://www.insectshield.com/ Flip Fuel - https://www.flipfuel.co/ Autumn Outdoor Gear - https://www.autumnoutdoorgear.com/ Cave Creek Hammocks - https://www.cavecreekhammock.com/ Lite Af  - https://liteaf.com/ Slice of Life Hammocks - https://www.solhammocks.com/ Teton Hammock Co. - https://www.tetonhammocks.com/ Hemlock Mountain Outdoors - https://hemlockmountainoutdoors.com/ Light Heart Gear - https://lightheartgear.com/ Will McLean Foundation - https://willmclean.com/ Peak Refuel - https://peakrefuel.com/ Trail Headz - https://www.trailheadzhammocks.com/ MODL - https://www.modloutdoors.com/ Tensa Outdoor - https://www.tensaoutdoor.com/ Leki - https://www.leki.com/ Dream Hammock - https://dream-hammock.com/ Majestic Hammock - https://www.majestichammock.com/ Crank Works Bicycles - https://www.crankworksbikes.com/ Adventure Hammock Systems - https://adventurehammocksystems.com/ Craig Falls Knives - https://www.cfknives.com/ Warbonnet Outdoors - https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/ Heavy Threads - https://heavythreads.com/ Hammock Gear - https://hammockgear.com/ Packit Gourmet - https://packitgourmet.com/ Nama Gear - https://www.namagear.com/ The Hammock Hangers Flea Market and Trading Post - https://www.facebook.com/groups/444594175727133/ Amok Equipment - https://amokequipment.com/ Fire Belly Jelly - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063170352367   Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

This is our 3rd episode that was recorded on-site at the Palmetto State Hangers, Fall Sprawl. Our guest this week is David Hughes, or some of you may know him better as Phantom Grappler. David has been in the hammock community for quite some time now, and is the one that took over the Yates Hang so that it would keep going. David is also a master of knots, so if you have been to some of the other hangs around and Phantom is there, I am sure he is giving a knot tying class somewhere. Lets get on with our chat with, Phantom Grappler.   Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

This is the 2nd of 3 episodes that Pheonix and I recorded onsite in South Carolina at the Fall Sprawl Hang that is hosted by The Palmetto State Hangers. Our guest for this episode is Jason Flowers, from Walhalla Hammocks and Outdoors. Pheonix and I had tried to record with Jason several times a while back but ended up having technical issues every time. We figured that this time with us face to face, that we could make it happen. Jason is another one of our good friends, and also one of our favorite vendors to just hang out with and chat some.  We find out from Jason how he got his start into the hammocking world, and how that lead him into making all of the top notch, awesome gear that he makes. Pheonix even talks about the custom hammock that Jason made for him that has some sentimental value to it.  Pheonix and Jason also team up against me when they start talking about their late night snacking on Crapple...... I mean, Scrapple....  Let's go ahead and get on with the episode so we can hear more from Jason. Connect with Jason Email : walhallahammocksandoutdoors@hotmail.com Website : https://www.walhallahammocksandoutdoors.com/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/walhallahammocks Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/walhallahammocksandoutdoorsllc/   Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

This is 1 of 3 episodes that Pheonix and I recorded onsite in South Carolina at the Fall Sprawl Hang that is hosted by The Palmetto State Hangers. Our guest for this first episode is Barry Garibaldi, or also known as Cajun. Barry is one of our good friends that is a huge supporter in the hammocking community. He is a gear rep for 8 cottage vendors that I am sure you are very familiar with and may even have some of their gear.  Barry makes it to about 32 hangs each year to show off some of the different gear from each of the vendors that he reps for, and helps people get set up with the gear that is right for them. Let's go ahead and get on with the chat with Barry, and let him tell you how he got into hammocking, how he became a vendor rep, and why he loves going to all of the different hangs and helping others out with their gear choices.   Links of Interest :  Yobo Gear : https://yobogear.com/ Walhalla Hammocks & Outdoors : https://www.walhallahammocksandoutdoors.com/ Superior Gear : https://superiorgear.com/ Tensa Outdoor : https://www.tensaoutdoor.com/ Trail Headz : https://www.trailheadzhammocks.com/ Autumn Outdoor Gear : https://www.autumnoutdoorgear.com/ Dutchware Gear : https://dutchwaregear.com/ Sierra Madre Research : https://sierramadreresearch.com/   Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix : Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

Our guest this week is an outdoor adventurer, environmental enthusiast, flower lover, thru-hiker, runner, gardener, and YouTuber based in Western North Carolina. On March 13th, She began her thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail from Springer Mountain, Georgia, and 166 days later summitted Mt Katahdin, Maine, and used her hammock for her journey. She has been hammock camping since she got her first hammock back in 2013 and took her updated setup on her AT thru-hike. her outdoor adventures are documented on channels under the guise Appalachian Adventurista. The links to her Instagram and YouTube channel can be found below, so make sure to go follow and watch all of her videos. Connect with Aly. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/appalachianadventurista/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC16anurdXErtoGeLhFxQKDA   Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

Our guest this week is another YouTube sensation that has 14,000 subscribers and over 500 awesome videos uploaded that consist of everything from gear review videos to trip videos and how to videos. He has been making these great videos for everyone to watch since 2015. His name is Mark Orton, or many of you may know him as Spiguyver, from the  Spiguyver Backpacking channel on YouTube. The episode is a little different this week because Skunkape had a change in his work schedule which prevented him from being able to be here, but Pheonix took the reins and had a great one on one conversation with Mark. They chat about a little bit of everything from how Mark got into the camping and hammocking world, his YouTube channel and videos, and also about a medical concern that Mark found out he had.  So sit back and get comfy while we listen to Pheonix and Spiguyvers chat.   Make sure to check out the links below and like, follow, and subscribe to all of the social media accounts for both Spiguyver and The Hammock Hangers Podcast   Connect with Mark YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@SpiguyverBackpacking1/about Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/spiguyverbackpacking Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/spiguyverbackpacking   Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

Welcome back, everyone. On this episode of the podcast, Pheonix talks more on his weight loss journey and tells us all of the ways that it has helped him with his hammocking and hiking, and a few ways that it has made it a little more challenging for him. He also goes over some recent events that are happening in the hammocking community, as well as mentioning some of the hangs that are coming up in the near future. And lastly, I go over the confirmed vendors that we will be having at HangCon so far. It has only been 1 week since I have sent out the emails to our vendors and already have around 30 confirmed, but I know there are a lot more on the way. So make sure to listen to the podcast every other week, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel so that you can stay up to date on all of the happenings. Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.    

This weeks episode marks the start of second year of episodes on the podcast, so Pheonix and I thought it would be fun to look back on our first year of doing the podcast. We talk about some of the earlier episodes that we recorded,  how the podcast was born, some of our learning experiences, and what we have planned for the future of the podcast. Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next time, happy hanging everyone.

This weeks episode is a special milestone for The Hammock Hangers Podcast, as it is the 52nd, weekly episode. That is one whole year of all of you awesome people putting up with the sound of mine and Pheonix's voices. We both want to thank all of you for sticking with us each week and helping us grow. Our guests this week are Heather Beck and Richard Nance, 2 of the board members of the Palmetto State Hangers group. This is the South Carolina hammock group that puts on Fall Sprawl, The Holiday Hang, Frozen Butt Hang, Spring Swing, and the Swamp Butt Hang each year.  This week though we are going to introduce you to Richard Nance, which is the new President of the group, and we are also going to talk some about the 2023 Fall Sprawl hang coming up in October. We hear about some of the classes and events that they will have goin on, along with hearing about some of the vendors that will be there set up for you talk to and buy gear from.  We can't leave out talking about the raffle either, where you have a chance to win some really awesome gear from those vendors and others that have sent in gear donations.  You will hear how all of the money that is raised from the raffle ticket sales don't go to the club, but goes to the state parks for a special event that they hold each year where they buy gear for families that have no idea what it's like being in the outdoors camping. So all of that money is going to a great cause. If you would like to make a donation to help out that cause and help get a new family into nature, you can do that as well by sending money via PayPal (Friends & family) to palmettostatehangers21@gmail.com   Connect with Palmetto State Hangers Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/palmettostatehangers21 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/palmettostatehangers/   Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next week, happy hanging everyone.

This weeks podcast episode is part 2 of last weeks podcast with Pheonix's wife, Dawn, or AKA, # Don't Tell Dawn. Pheonix and Dawn finish telling us about their summer vacation trip out west, and how it all went for them. If you have any questions that you would like to know about regarding their trip or the planning of their trips, just shoot us a message on one of our social media platforms or at skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com and we will be glad to answer them on Part 2 of the episode next week.   Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next week, happy hanging everyone.

This week on the podcast we have Pheonix's wife, Dawn, or AKA # Don't Tell Dawn, on the show with us. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode where Pheonix and Dawn go in depth of their summer vacation trip out west, and we also hear about Dawn and her hammocking and hiking experiences, including her first 14er that she climbed while out there. If you have any questions that you would like to know about regarding their trip or the planning of their trips, just shoot us a message on one of our social media platforms or at skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com and we will be glad to answer them on Part 2 of the episode next week.   Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next week, happy hanging everyone.  

Our guest this week is, Chris Haley. We chat for a while with Chris and hear a little bit about his hammocking journey and also about some of the hammocks and gear that he DIY's, which is pretty much all of it. Below are some of the links where Chris got his ideas from for his DIY's. After hearing some about Chris, we talk to him about the MidHHA hang in Pennsylvania, which he is an organizer for.   Links of interest http://jellyfishreport.blogspot.com/?m=1 https://youtube.com/@jellyfish450 https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/145672-The-Cowboy-Glasgow-K-I-S-S-Tarp-(Rectangular-Wide-Asym)?highlight=Kitsapcowboy https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/145642-The-Cowboy-Badlander-All-Weather-Hex-Tarp-with-Half-Doors?referrerid=60950 Ripstop By The Roll - https://ripstopbytheroll.com/ Dutchware Gear - https://dutchwaregear.com/ YOBO Gear - https://yobogear.com/   Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next week, happy hanging everyone.

The idea of sleeping in a hammock may seem unusual for some people, but it has been a long-standing tradition in many cultures around the world. Hammocks are known for their comfort and convenience, and they offer many health benefits as well. In this podcast episode, we will explore the many health benefits of sleeping in a hammock. Hammocks have been used by people in Central and South America, Africa, Southeast Asia and other regions for hundreds of years. They were originally designed to keep people off the ground and away from snakes, insects and other dangers that lurked there. Over time, people discovered that sleeping in a hammock can be very beneficial for one's health. Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@thehammockhangerspodcast   If you are enjoying The Hammock Hangers Podcast and you want to help us grow, make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, or any other platform that you are listening from. You can also go to the Hiking Radio Network website, click on The Hammock Hangers Podcast page and leave a review there as well. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube as well, and share us with your friends as well.   And until next week, happy hanging everyone.