How to Hang a Hammock with One Tree

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Hang a Hammock with One Tree
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• If you are a hammock person, you will always pack
  your hammock whenever you are going camping or
  outing.
• And it is understandable due to the comfort that
  a hammock provides.
• No wonder small babies fall asleep in their
  cradle. The weightlessness makes it more
  comfortable as nothing is blocking our back like
  a bed.

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• But what happens if you have only one tree to
  hang your hammock to? You will need at least
  another tree within a 20ft distance to hang the
  other end of your hammock. So if there is no
  tree, do you abandon your relaxing afternoon? Of
  course not! 

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• We are going to tell you how to hang a hammock
  with one tree with a few simple materials.
• And you will be left in aww thinking why didnt
  you think about it before. 

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Things Required To Hang A Hammock

• 40-60 ft. of paracord.
• A metal ground anchor.
• A paracord prusik loop.
• The hammock of your choice.

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Selecting The Right Place

• The first and most important thing is selecting
  the right place. You dont want a tree on the
  slop. Otherwise, you wont be able to level your
  hammock. 
• As there is no second tree to work as the anchor,
  we have to use a ground anchor. And the sloppy
  ground will not help with it. So select a place
  that is relatively leveled.
• At the same time, check if the tree has a strong
  branch within 10 ft. If not, you might have to do
  some trick on putting up the paracord/non-extendab
  le rope over the strong branch. We are doing this
  to make our second anchor.

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Start Setting Up With The Tree

• Put your paracords in one bundle and throw it
  over the strongest branch of the tree. You can
  use the paracord pack as a weight with some
  paracord in it.
• After it is over the branch, tile a loop so that
  it doesnt escape and can take on some weight.
  And then tie it to the tree. 
• Stretch about 30 ft. away and mark your second
  anchor location. This is where we are going to
  attach the paracord to the ground and form our
  hammocks hanging place.

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Put Down The Ground Anchor

• Ground the anchor in the selected place. It
  should be at the same angle as the tree. Remember
  to check the ground and put the anchor at least 2
  ft in the ground. 
• If the ground isnt strong enough, the anchor
  wont do any good. That is why you should select
  a strong grounding place. 
• After the anchor is grounded, put the paracord
  through the anchor hole and pull with all your
  might.
• Putting down your body weight will help you more
  than just pulling it upwards from the anchor. 
• After that form a butterfly knot 2 ft. from the
  knot. Put the free end of your rope in the anchor
  and tie it. Make sure it is strong and sturdy.

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Paracord Prusik Loop Installation

• Time to put up the hammock. Take the prusik loop
  and install it on the rope at eye level. 
• Use three to four knots to make it is secured
  with the prusik loop. This will give the hammock
  some strength and wont come off of the loop.
• Tie the loop securely.

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The Hammock Is Up And Ready!

• Now comes the easy part. Attach the hammocks tree
  attachment or rope to the tree on the same level
  you have tightened the prusik loop. And you are
  all set to go.

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Things To Keep In Mind

• Even if you have an angled slop, remember it
  shouldnt be more than 30 degrees. Over that will
  cause your hammock to slide to one side and lose
  tension. 

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