How to use wool blankets with a hammock.

In the heat of summer, nothing is more refreshing than a cool breeze whipping under you back as you lay sweating in your hammock. Soon August brings the north winds, nights get colder and colder. You, like myself, probably want to keep sleeping out under the stars. Well, you can all you need is two blankets, some string, and a little know-how. Read this short how-to and you will soon be a professional shoulder season hammock camper.

To do this you will need:

• Two wool blankets at least queen size.
• Two 2ft lengths of cordage.
• A hammock system, bug net optional.

How to set it up:

Use the two lengths of cord to make blanket ties.
Do this by tying a loop on one end, and a Canadian jam knot on the other
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Hang your hammock.

Attach the blanket ties to the hammock line by making a prusik knot.
 Be sure to leave the jam knot free to accept the blankets.

Lay your blankets in the hammock so they don't get dirty or wet.

Attach the blankets with your blanket ties. Attach the two diagonally opposed corners on each end.

Next, all you need to do is get in and wrap your self up like a burrito.

You can have your face out if the weather is fair.

Or if it's chilly make a cacoon.

For added warmth, attach a tie to the outer blanket and loosely wrap it around your body.

Don't tie this up, just a few wraps will do. Otherwise getting out might be a pain.

For extra warmth on your feet, zip a coat or sweater over the foot end. Tuck the hood and sleeves in to stop drafts.

Pitch a square tarp over a ridgeline to stop the wind, and keep dew or rain off.

Remember, Nature is our salvation. Get out there and find some peace.