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<b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Have the Camping Skills I Honor.
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<b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:1-->
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</noinclude>Have the Camping Skills I Honor.
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1 /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1 /></b>
  
<b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Discuss and take notes of the following:
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<b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:2-->
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</noinclude>Discuss and take notes of the following:
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2 /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2 /></b>
  
:<b>a. <section begin=req2a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>The known origins of hammocks and their usage through history.
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:<b>a. <section begin=req2a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:3-->
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</noinclude>The known origins of hammocks and their usage through history.
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2a /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2a /></b>
  
:<b>b. <section begin=req2b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>At least four types of hammocks, their differences and usage.
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:<b>b. <section begin=req2b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:4-->
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</noinclude>At least four types of hammocks, their differences and usage.
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2b /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2b /></b>
  
<b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Describe the purpose of the following equipment and terms common for hammock camping:
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<b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:5-->
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</noinclude>Describe the purpose of the following equipment and terms common for hammock camping:
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3 /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3 /></b>
  
:<b>a. <section begin=req3a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Camping hammock
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:<b>a. <section begin=req3a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:6-->
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</noinclude>Camping hammock
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3a /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3a /></b>
  
:<b>b. <section begin=req3b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Tree straps (a.k.a. tree huggers)
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:<b>b. <section begin=req3b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:7-->
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</noinclude>Tree straps (a.k.a. tree huggers)
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3b /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3b /></b>
  
:<b>c. <section begin=req3c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Whoopie slings
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:<b>c. <section begin=req3c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:8-->
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</noinclude>Whoopie slings
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3c /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3c /></b>
  
:<b>d. <section begin=req3d /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Bug net
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:<b>d. <section begin=req3d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:9-->
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</noinclude>Bug net
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3d /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3d /></b>
  
:<b>e. <section begin=req3e /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Rainfly/tarp
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:<b>e. <section begin=req3e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:10-->
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</noinclude>Rainfly/tarp
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3e /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3e /></b>
  
:<b>f. <section begin=req3f /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Sleeping pad
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:<b>f. <section begin=req3f /><noinclude><translate><!--T:11-->
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</noinclude>Sleeping pad
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3f /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3f /></b>
  
:<b>g. <section begin=req3g /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Top quilt (Overquilt)
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:<b>g. <section begin=req3g /><noinclude><translate><!--T:12-->
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</noinclude>Top quilt (Overquilt)
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3g /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3g /></b>
  
:<b>h. <section begin=req3h /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Under quilt
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:<b>h. <section begin=req3h /><noinclude><translate><!--T:13-->
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</noinclude>Under quilt
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3h /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3h /></b>
  
:<b>i. <section begin=req3i /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Ridgeline
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:<b>i. <section begin=req3i /><noinclude><translate><!--T:14-->
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</noinclude>Ridgeline
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3i /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3i /></b>
  
:<b>j. <section begin=req3j /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Drip lines (drip hooks)
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:<b>j. <section begin=req3j /><noinclude><translate><!--T:15-->
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</noinclude>Drip lines (drip hooks)
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3j /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3j /></b>
  
:<b>k. <section begin=req3k /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Stakes
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:<b>k. <section begin=req3k /><noinclude><translate><!--T:16-->
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</noinclude>Stakes
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3k /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3k /></b>
  
:<b>l. <section begin=req3l /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Tree Protection Layer: pads, sleeves, wraps (sometimes required by law)
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:<b>l. <section begin=req3l /><noinclude><translate><!--T:17-->
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</noinclude>Tree Protection Layer: pads, sleeves, wraps (sometimes required by law)
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3l /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3l /></b>
  
:<b>m. <section begin=req3m /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Gear hammock
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:<b>m. <section begin=req3m /><noinclude><translate><!--T:18-->
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</noinclude>Gear hammock
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3m /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3m /></b>
  
:<b>n. <section begin=req3n /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Tandem hammock bar
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:<b>n. <section begin=req3n /><noinclude><translate><!--T:19-->
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</noinclude>Tandem hammock bar
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3n /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3n /></b>
  
<b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Explain and demonstrate how to properly do the following:
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<b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:20-->
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</noinclude>Explain and demonstrate how to properly do the following:
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4 /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4 /></b>
  
:<b>a. <section begin=req4a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Choose an appropriate spot to set up a hammock.
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:<b>a. <section begin=req4a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:21-->
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</noinclude>Choose an appropriate spot to set up a hammock.
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4a /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4a /></b>
  
:<b>b. <section begin=req4b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Strap a hammock using two different suspension systems.
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:<b>b. <section begin=req4b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:22-->
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</noinclude>Strap a hammock using two different suspension systems.
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4b /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4b /></b>
  
:<b>c. <section begin=req4c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Set up a hammock at a comfortable height and angle and demonstrate how to sit and lay comfortably to sleep.
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:<b>c. <section begin=req4c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:23-->
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</noinclude>Set up a hammock at a comfortable height and angle and demonstrate how to sit and lay comfortably to sleep.
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4c /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4c /></b>
  
:<b>d. <section begin=req4d /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Set up a ridgeline, attach a bug net, secure a basic A-frame rainfly, and add drip lines.
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:<b>d. <section begin=req4d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:24-->
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</noinclude>Set up a ridgeline, attach a bug net, secure a basic A-frame rainfly, and add drip lines.
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4d /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4d /></b>
  
:<b>e. <section begin=req4e /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Set up a hammock sleeping pad and quilts.
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:<b>e. <section begin=req4e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:25-->
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</noinclude>Set up a hammock sleeping pad and quilts.
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4e /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4e /></b>
  
:<b>f. <section begin=req4f /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Demonstrate knowledge of two knots that may be used for set up.
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:<b>f. <section begin=req4f /><noinclude><translate><!--T:26-->
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</noinclude>Demonstrate knowledge of two knots that may be used for set up.
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4f /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4f /></b>
  
<b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Discuss safety and risk management for hammock camping for each of the following factors:
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<b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:27-->
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</noinclude>Discuss safety and risk management for hammock camping for each of the following factors:
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b>
  
:<b>a. <section begin=req5a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Varied weather conditions such as rain, storms, temperature extremes, etc.
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:<b>a. <section begin=req5a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:28-->
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</noinclude>Varied weather conditions such as rain, storms, temperature extremes, etc.
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5a /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5a /></b>
  
:<b>b. <section begin=req5b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Flora (plant life) such as poisonous plants, tree sturdiness (including surrounding trees), damage caused to trees, thorns, etc.
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:<b>b. <section begin=req5b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:29-->
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</noinclude>Flora (plant life) such as poisonous plants, tree sturdiness (including surrounding trees), damage caused to trees, thorns, etc.
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5b /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5b /></b>
  
:<b>c. <section begin=req5c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Fauna (wildlife) such as insects, wild animals, snakes, etc.
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:<b>c. <section begin=req5c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:30-->
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</noinclude>Fauna (wildlife) such as insects, wild animals, snakes, etc.
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5c /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5c /></b>
  
<b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Explain or demonstrate how to keep and properly care for hammock camping equipment.
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<b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:31-->
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</noinclude>Explain or demonstrate how to keep and properly care for hammock camping equipment.
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b>
  
<b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of hammock camping vs traditional tent camping.
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<b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:32-->
 +
</noinclude>Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of hammock camping vs traditional tent camping.
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7 /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7 /></b>
  
<b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Rest in a hammock with a Bible in a quiet place in nature, reflect on one of the following passages, and journal your experience:
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<b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:33-->
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</noinclude>Rest in a hammock with a Bible in a quiet place in nature, reflect on one of the following passages, and journal your experience:
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8 /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8 /></b>
  
:<b>a. <section begin=req8a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>A passage about taking care of nature.
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:<b>a. <section begin=req8a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:34-->
 +
</noinclude>A passage about taking care of nature.
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8a /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8a /></b>
  
:<b>b. <section begin=req8b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>A passage about the beauty of Creation.
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:<b>b. <section begin=req8b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:35-->
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</noinclude>A passage about the beauty of Creation.
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8b /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8b /></b>
  
:<b>c. <section begin=req8c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>A passage about God as our shelter.
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:<b>c. <section begin=req8c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:36-->
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</noinclude>A passage about God as our shelter.
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8c /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8c /></b>
  
:<b>d. <section begin=req8d /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>A passage about the use or blessing of trees.
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:<b>d. <section begin=req8d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:37-->
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</noinclude>A passage about the use or blessing of trees.
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8d /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8d /></b>
  
 
<section begin=challenge />
 
<section begin=challenge />
<b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Participate in an overnight camp using your hammock as your shelter. Be sure to use accompanying equipment appropriate for the weather conditions and follow adequate safety measures. Share a short report evaluating the following:
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<b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:38-->
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</noinclude>Participate in an overnight camp using your hammock as your shelter. Be sure to use accompanying equipment appropriate for the weather conditions and follow adequate safety measures. Share a short report evaluating the following:
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9 /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9 /></b>
  
:<b>a. <section begin=req9a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>How was your overall experience?
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:<b>a. <section begin=req9a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:39-->
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</noinclude>How was your overall experience?
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9a /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9a /></b>
  
:<b>b. <section begin=req9b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>If you could go back, what would you do differently?
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:<b>b. <section begin=req9b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:40-->
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</noinclude>If you could go back, what would you do differently?
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9b /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9b /></b>
  
:<b>c. <section begin=req9c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What is a spiritual lesson you learned from this experience?
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:<b>c. <section begin=req9c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:41-->
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</noinclude>What is a spiritual lesson you learned from this experience?
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9c /></b>
 
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9c /></b>
 
<section end=challenge />
 
<section end=challenge />
  
 
<section end=Body />
 
<section end=Body />

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Hammock Camping

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Hammock Camping
[[AY Honors/|]]
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1. Have the Camping Skills I Honor.

2. Discuss and take notes of the following:

a. The known origins of hammocks and their usage through history.

b. At least four types of hammocks, their differences and usage.

3. Describe the purpose of the following equipment and terms common for hammock camping:

a. Camping hammock

b. Tree straps (a.k.a. tree huggers)

c. Whoopie slings

d. Bug net

e. Rainfly/tarp

f. Sleeping pad

g. Top quilt (Overquilt)

h. Under quilt

i. Ridgeline

j. Drip lines (drip hooks)

k. Stakes

l. Tree Protection Layer: pads, sleeves, wraps (sometimes required by law)

m. Gear hammock

n. Tandem hammock bar

4. Explain and demonstrate how to properly do the following:

a. Choose an appropriate spot to set up a hammock.

b. Strap a hammock using two different suspension systems.

c. Set up a hammock at a comfortable height and angle and demonstrate how to sit and lay comfortably to sleep.

d. Set up a ridgeline, attach a bug net, secure a basic A-frame rainfly, and add drip lines.

e. Set up a hammock sleeping pad and quilts.

f. Demonstrate knowledge of two knots that may be used for set up.

5. Discuss safety and risk management for hammock camping for each of the following factors:

a. Varied weather conditions such as rain, storms, temperature extremes, etc.

b. Flora (plant life) such as poisonous plants, tree sturdiness (including surrounding trees), damage caused to trees, thorns, etc.

c. Fauna (wildlife) such as insects, wild animals, snakes, etc.

6. Explain or demonstrate how to keep and properly care for hammock camping equipment.

7. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of hammock camping vs traditional tent camping.

8. Rest in a hammock with a Bible in a quiet place in nature, reflect on one of the following passages, and journal your experience:

a. A passage about taking care of nature.

b. A passage about the beauty of Creation.

c. A passage about God as our shelter.

d. A passage about the use or blessing of trees.


9. Participate in an overnight camp using your hammock as your shelter. Be sure to use accompanying equipment appropriate for the weather conditions and follow adequate safety measures. Share a short report evaluating the following:

a. How was your overall experience?

b. If you could go back, what would you do differently?

c. What is a spiritual lesson you learned from this experience?