{"id":1209,"date":"2019-07-08T13:18:35","date_gmt":"2019-07-08T18:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carcampingtips.com\/?p=1209"},"modified":"2022-09-26T08:03:13","modified_gmt":"2022-09-26T13:03:13","slug":"what-is-a-hammock-ridgeline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/decideoutside.com\/what-is-a-hammock-ridgeline\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Hammock Ridgeline? Do I Need To Use One?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Setting up a hammock with a ridgeline has many benefits over setting up a hammock without one, though the need to use one is optional.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is a Hammock Ridgeline? Do I really need to use one? A hammock ridgeline is used for gathered-in hammocks, such as the hammocks made out of parachute-like material that are often used for camping. A hammock ridgeline is a cord that is tied between two ends of a hammock, and is necessary if you want the ideal hammock sag.  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in hammocks and ridgelines, continue\nreading below for some basic information about hammocks and ridgelines, an\neasier way to use a ridgeline with your hammock, the necessity of a ridgeline,\nas well as a couple of alternatives to a ridgeline cord. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Hammock and a Ridgeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A hammock is an amazing addition to your camping supplies, and can be used in addition to your tent as a place to “hang out” while camping, or it can also be used in place of tent altogether! If you are planning to sleep in your hammock instead of a tent, a hammock requires significantly more tweaking and setup than a tent, but the comfortable sleep payoff is worth it for many!<\/p>\n\n\n\n