Hang A Hammock Without Any Trees

A requested video on how to hang a hammock if you don't have any trees or if you only have one tree that is convenient. The "anchoring" system that I use is a modification of a system I developed for winching my 8 wheeled amphibious off road vehicle out of mud holes if there are no trees available to winch to.

[@bwillan]

That is an interesting anchoring system for the bipod you created. It certainly distributes the force out over a larger area. Another option for the bipod is if you have two trees that are too far apart is to use the second tree as your bipod anchor. Just wrap your cord around the bottom of the tree.

[@Subaruby1]

Thank you so much for this video! I just needed to run a ridgeline to hang a tarp over the porch of my dog house and this is such a great idea! Why buy and hammer in a T-post when I can just use two branches. I love being resourceful. Thank you again!!

[@leefra1]

Thanks Lonnie, clever, my friend. The 'harness' weighs next to nothing but provides great anchoring strength. A very practical solution.

[@1990SammieJ]

I'm going to keep on hoping my luck doesn't run out and I find trees but now I know.

[@travofoz]

that anchoring system tho! amazing. i know another single tree suspension that uses a taut line at like a 45 angle and you anchor the hammock to hypotenuse of taut line and other to tree. the problem is anchoring the taut line. the method i've seen used is an auger type dog line anchor. not practical for the backpack. i can def rig up some amsteel and some gutter spikes. thanks!

[@virginiacopeland108]

Good advice! This is one of our favorite sleeping systems. The other is the camp cot featured on another of you videos (also the camp chair for naps.)

[@wanderingidiot9742]

Glad you got a mic! I love your videos. I thought I knew some stuff about bushcraft until I saw these. Hammocks are so comfortable for camping. THANKS!!!!!!

[@rkellogg6870]

Thanks Lonnie, that's a nifty anchor system you've got there! I'll be trying that out for sure!

[@reedcooper6545]

Excellent video, and great explanations!! Truly appreciated!!

[@biggering]

This is a great system you came up with. I'm going to start using it. Thanks for sharing it.

[@DavidChouiniere]

Thanks for showing your cool anchoring system. Going to have to try this soon

[@terryc47]

Thankyou very much. Well explained and demonstrated. Miss your videos.

[@markwilson3941]

Thanks for the creative "tricks of the trade" btw! Awesome

[@Catwomanmn]

I always learn so much from your videos! Thanks!

[@garyprice8330]

I like that explained very well Lonnie I've never seen that done before

[@biggles1024]

Very innovative. That's something that could be carried even when on foot. Thank-you for posting this video. Cheers, b.

[@TomsBackwoods]

Great Job! Love the anchoring system!

[@SouthernPatriot1]

Homemade daisy chain...great thinking Lonnie! Tfs and Atb, Nikki. ( And please, for the love of God, please watch out for that BEAR! Hehehe love watching Buck run thru and reading the comments on how you should watch out for that bear! 😂🤣😉)

[@ALEXcontactcombat]

Love the system with the spikes, Thanks for that.

[@ericwright7643]

Very cool anchoring idea! I have also seen folks make a tripod and run a ridge pole between it and a tree (or another tripod). The ridge pole needs to be pretty sturdy because it counters all the tension when you are in the hammock.