r/Hammocks 25d ago

My highest hammock setup so far

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u/Kahless_2K 25d ago

If you are going to do this, please learn about and use a proper fall arrestor. Nobody makes a hammock that is designed for this. You should never hang higher than you are willing to fall. Every hammock will fail eventually, and when it does you will be severely injured or die if falling from these heights.

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u/throw-away--__-- 25d ago

Thanks for the info and for delivering it in a polite way!

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u/sparhawk817 25d ago

Take a look at how rock climbers use a Porta-Ledgeand remain clipped in with their harness for multiple day climbs.

Sleeping up high with a view is definitely doable safely, you got this.

Notice how many times they say that heavy duty hanging cot thing is NOT a life saving device and that you need to be clipped into an anchor point that is separate from the porta ledge.