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    <updated>2026-04-28T20:23:59+02:00</updated>
    
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            <title type="text">Attaching an underquilt to a hammock – tips and tricks</title>
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                                            These tips and tricks are useful when choosing an underquilt or attaching it to a hammock. Read here what you should bear in mind when suspending this thermal protection for overnight sleeping in your outdoor hammock.
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                 An   underquilt   will keep you warm while sleeping overnight in a hammock outdoors. Here you’ll find   instructions on how to hang it  . You should also keep the following points in mind: 
   Tips and tricks:  • To ensure that the underquilt fits your hammock perfectly, you should choose  the underquilt size that matches your hammock size . 
 •  Instead of being attached to a tree , the fastening cord can be attached  to the hammock’s suspension ropes . 
 •&amp;nbsp;In particularly low temperatures, an underquilt can also be used in combination with an  inflatable insulating mat  in the thermal compartment of the hammock. 
 • If you are using a Moskito hammock with a ridgeline, the small carabiner can be used to attach the tensioning cords of the underquilt  to the top of the ridgeline . This pulls the sides of the underquilt higher and provides even more  flank protection from the cold and the wind . 
 • If you don’t have a ridgeline available, you can connect the tensioning cords  in the middle above the hammock . 
 • The   Underquilt Poncho   can also be used as a warming drape. 
 Here you can find all the   AMAZONAS Ultra-Light underquilts at a glance!   
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                            <updated>2022-04-04T08:45:00+02:00</updated>
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            <title type="text">Fastening an underquilt to a hammock – instructions</title>
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                                            An underquilt keeps you warm while sleeping in an outdoor hammock. Here you can read how to attach an AMAZONAS Ultra-Light underquilt correctly to your hammock. 
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                 An  underquilt  is  thermal protection for your hammock . It attaches underneath the hammock and prevents you from freezing when wild camping in a hammock. 
  Here’s the right way of attaching your underquilt to the hammock:  
  1. Hang the underquilt loosely underneath your hammock  and attach it to the ends of the hammock with the thick straps. Pull the straps tight.  2.   Attach the thin ropes to the tree trunks  so that the underquilt does not slip.  3.   Gather the ropes in the middle of the underquilt  in such a way that its edges are over the edges of the hammock. Caution: Do not pull too tight! The underquilt should still form an air cushion underneath the hammock.  4. Fine-tune the adjustment of the underquilt  with the help of the ropes in the middle after you are lying in the hammock. 
   Further tip and tricks to be aware of when hanging an underquilt!   
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                            <updated>2022-03-29T15:00:00+02:00</updated>
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            <title type="text">Hammock camping – here’s the equipment you need!</title>
            <id>https://www.amazonas-ultra-light.com/en/blog/hammock-camping/hammock-camping-here-s-the-equipment-you-need</id>
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                                            Fancy spending the night in an outdoor hammock? With the right hammock camping equipment – it’s not a problem! Underquilt, tarp and anything else you’re likely to need when bivouacking with a hammock!
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                 Bivouacking or wild camping with a hammock has several advantages over conventional camping. The biggest one is perhaps that unlike camping, it is allowed almost anywhere in Germany! When it comes to your equipment, you should consider the following:   
  1. Protect yourself against mosquitoes  
   
 A  hammock with a mosquito net  not only  protects you from mosquitoes . You can also place a torch on the ridgeline (the cord that stretches the mosquito net), and stow a mobile phone in the pocket on the mosquito net. Apart from that, a net like this just gives you a  feeling of protection  at night. 
 If you don’t need a mosquito net, you can simply turn the hammock around and sleep without it. 
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  &amp;nbsp;2. Use a tarp as a roof over your hammock  
     
 When hammocking in the forest, you hardly want to be surprised by  &amp;nbsp;rain or falling leaves . That’s why you need a roof for your hammock when bivouacking, in other words a   TARP  . Whether ultralight and compact or particularly robust and large, we have a wide range of tarps for various outdoor activities.  Especially for cold nights, we recommend our   WING TARP   with  closable side wings , which can almost replace a tent. By the way, you can also use a tarp without a hammock, as a kind of  tent substitute above the ground  – for example in what is known as a ground setup. 
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  3. Make sure your hammock has sufficient thermal insulation   
     
 As your body can cool down considerably overnight, sufficient thermal insulation is essential when spending the night in a hammock. There are different ways to keep warm in a hammock. Depending on how cold it is, you can use these options individually or else in combination.  •   A THERMO HAMMOCK   has a compartment on the underside into which you can slide your  insulating mat . This keeps the mat in place and protects you from the cold.  • An   UNDERQUILT   is  a kind of sleeping bag  that you can hang under your hammock. A normal sleeping bag that you simply place in the hammock loses its warming function on the underside because you flatten it under your own weight. By contrast, an underquilt forms an air pocket underneath your hammock and provides the perfect thermal insulation. Our   UNDERQUILT PONCHO  , incidentally, can also be used as  a warming drape  for sitting around the campfire.  •  A SLEEPING BAG  in the hammock keeps you warm on top. Although the flattened underside does not offer much warmth, you shouldn’t be without it when the temperature drops to freezing so as not to lose heat from above. From ≥ 5 °C you can use our   TOPQUILT  . This is a kind of  half sleeping bag  without the back section. This makes it easier to get in and out of the hammock. A closed foot section from the knees down keeps your feet warm. 
   4. Consider how your equipment is going to be stored   
   
 So that your gear doesn’t get wet or cool down on the ground, we’ve come up with just what you need! Our   HAMMOCK FLOOR   is the perfect storage option for your equipment. This  hammock underneath the hammock  ensures that you always have your equipment ready to hand. So you can keep your shoes and trekking rucksack clean, warm and protected from creepy-crawlies. As an added feature, you can also use the  HAMMOCK FLOOR  as a  real floor below the hammock ! 
   By the way, hammock camping is also possible in winter!&amp;nbsp;   
 Once you&#039;ve considered all this, all you have to do is lie down properly, preferably using the   Brazilian lying technique  ! 
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                            <updated>2021-12-07T10:00:00+01:00</updated>
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            <title type="text">Hammock camping in winter – here’s the equipment you need!</title>
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                                            If you want to spend the night in an outdoor hammock in winter... With the right hammock camping equipment, it’s not a problem. Underquilt, tarp – here’s all you need to have with you when setting up a hammock in winter!
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                 Winter camping in a hammock works almost as well as in summer. However, it is essential for survival to keep certain aspects in mind! 
  1. Make sure your hammock has sufficient thermal insulation  
     
 As your body can cool down considerably overnight, sufficient thermal insulation is essential when spending the night in a hammock in winter. There are different ways to keep warm in a hammock. Depending on how cold it is, you can use these options individually or else in combination. 
 • A   THERMO HAMMOCK   has a compartment on the underside into which you can slide your  insulating mat . This keeps the mat in place and protects you from the cold. 
 • An   UNDERQUILT   is  a kind of sleeping bag  that you can hang under your hammock. A normal sleeping bag that you simply place in the hammock loses its warming function on the underside because you flatten it under your own weight. By contrast, an underquilt forms an air pocket underneath your hammock and provides the perfect thermal insulation. Our   UNDERQUILT PONCHO  , incidentally, can also be used as  a warming drape  for sitting around the campfire. 
 • A  SLEEPING BAG  in the hammock keeps you warm on top. Although the flattened underside does not offer much warmth, you shouldn’t be without it when the temperature drops to freezing so as not to lose heat from above. For warmer nights (from ≥ 5 °C) you can use our   TOPQUILT  . This is a kind of  half sleeping bag  without the back section. This makes it easier to get in and out of the hammock. A closed foot section from the knees down keeps your feet warm. 
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  2. Use a tarp as a roof over your hammock  
     
 When hammocking in the forest, you hardly want to be surprised by snow, rain or even just falling leaves. That’s why you need  a roof for your hammock  when bivouacking, in other words a   TARP  . Whether ultralight and compact or particularly robust and large, we have a wide range of tarps for various outdoor activities. 
 Especially for winter, we recommend our   WING TARP   with closable side wings, which can almost  replace a tent.  By the way, you can also use a tarp without a hammock, as a kind of tent substitute above the ground – for example in what is known as a ground setup. 
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  3. Consider how your equipment is going to be stored  
     
 So that your gear doesn’t get wet in the snow or cool down on the ground, we’ve come up with just what you need! Our   HAMMOCK FLOOR   is the perfect storage option for your equipment. This  hammock underneath the hammock  ensures that you always have your equipment ready to hand. So you can keep your shoes and trekking rucksack clean, warm and protected from creepy-crawlies.  As an added feature, you can also use the  HAMMOCK FLOOR  as a  real floor below the hammock ! 
 Once you&#039;ve considered all this, all you have to do is lie down properly, preferably using the   Brazilian lying technique!   
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                            <updated>2021-03-30T11:00:00+02:00</updated>
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            <title type="text">Hang your hammock with a tree strap – for the love of nature</title>
            <id>https://www.amazonas-ultra-light.com/en/blog/hammock-camping/hanging-up-a-hammock/hang-your-hammock-with-a-tree-strap-for-the-love-of-nature</id>
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                                            Suspending a hammock with tree straps prevents the bark of the tree from being damaged. Which hammock suspension systems are suitable for trees and which are not?
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                 Suspending an outdoor hammock with tree straps prevents damage to the bark of the tree and the underlying growth layer, known as the  cambium . Most bushcrafters or wild campers already try to use tree-friendly hammock ropes. After all, 
   without trees, you can’t go hammock camping!   
 So when hammock camping, you should try to use  tree-friendly suspension systems  wherever possible. Rope systems like our   T-STRAP  ,   TREE HUGGER   or   ADVENTURE ROPE   sets, for example, have a breadth of at least 2.5 cm, so when used to hang a hammock they do not cut into the bark of the tree. 
   
  Hammock suspension systems WITH a tree strap:  
 Most AMAZONAS ultralight suspension systems already come with an integrated tree guard. Discover here the advantages of the   various hammock rope systems  . 
  Hammock suspension systems WITHOUT a tree strap:  
 Simple ropes, paracord and the like  are not suitable  for hanging hammocks from trees because they can damage the bark. The only suspension system from our range that is not equipped with tree protectors as standard is our   MICROROPE  . Why? Because some customers just want to hang their hammocks on balcony railings, or make their own tree protectors from tension belts, car safety belts or similar. If you don&#039;t feel like doing your own DIY, you can order our   TREEHUGGER   directly and so can continue to use our MICROROPES on trees with a clear conscience. 
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                            <updated>2021-03-30T11:00:00+02:00</updated>
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