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Hammock Setup 101 // SETUP — Master the 30° Hang in 5 Minutes
By Ben Hammockin•10/3/2025
**Promise:** Learn proper hammock setup in five minutes. Pick healthy trees 12–20 ft apart. Wrap wide straps flat against bark at shoulder height. Aim for ~30° angle from strap to ground—not tight as a guitar string. Adjust until your seat hangs around 18 in above dirt. Test bounce gently before committing for the night.