12 Days From Start (4/7/25)

Angel Island Shakedown Reflections 


Things That went well 

  • Hammock setup

  • hammock sleeping (except for slope)

  • handling rainy night 

  • dealing with darkness / headlamp

Things that didn't go well 

  • Lost handkerchief 

Things I learned 

  • Bridge hammocks are way better 

  • attach tarp ridgeline independently so breaking camp can be much drier 

  • hook stakes were worthless 

  • sleeping barefoot was more comfortable 

  • 2 tree setup - make line at eye level so sitting is comfortable 

  • level hammock if possible 

  • Prussick knot better than widget for tarp (assuming it will hold)

  • if rain prediction, double check stakes holding power. Also, make sure water doesn't pool on tarp

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