[at-l] Hammock Setup

[shane@theplacewithnoname.com (Shane Steinkamp)]

> > Fastest setup of any method - under 3 minutes.  Cheating with
> > carabineers, a Hennessy can be set up in 60 seconds.
>
> I'll bite.
> How?

Arrange tree hugger webbing straps around tree.
Rather than tie Tom's knot, clip a carabineer through the loops.
Repeat on other tree.
Tie ridgeline to Carabineer using Mayan knot.
Dr. Heffington has illustrated the Mayan knot for us, but using a carabineer
our way, the 'tree' side is actually the hammock side:

<http://www.oc.edu/staff/phil.heffington/tiehammock.jpg>

(ALTERNATE METHOD: Tie the carabineer into the ridgeline near the hammock,
then pass the ridgeline through the webbing loops, back through the
carabineer, and tie as in Dr. Heffington's illustration.)

Repeat other side.

Time so far: 30 Seconds.

Set stake on each side for hammock tie outs and canopy tie outs.  Clip each
tie out to stake.
Tension canopy along ridgeline.

DONE!

Hammock setup speed will probably be in the Hiker Olympics, so be sure to
practice...

Hennessey's page showing his knot, and more setup details is here:

<http://www.hennessyhammock.com/setup.htm>

Shane