Lawson Hammock BLUE RIDGE CAMPING HAMMOCK Installation guide

LAWSOM HAMMOCK: FAQ
WHY IS THE BLUE RIDGE CAMPING HAMMOCK (BRCH) THE BEST?
It combines the best of both worlds - tents and hammocks. No other tent is
as low-impact, lightweight, and flexible. And no hammock provides the
protection from weather and flying insects that a BRCH does. Since the
BRCH can also be used on the ground as a bivy tent when you can't or don't
want to hang it, you have the most flexibility available in any kind of
portable structure.
HOW DO THE SPREADER BARS AND ARCH POLES WORK?
Spreader bars and arch poles are the heart of our patented system, based
on years of field research. The spreader bars add strength and durability,
and serve to open up the hammock, making it nice and roomy inside. They
enable the occupant to stretch out and roll over, making it more
comfortable than other 'parachute' style hammocks that confine you in a
cocoon. Nylon inserts keep the ropes from fraying. The arch poles keep the
canopy off your face, and keep the rainfly from touching the netting to
prevent condensation.
HOW MANY ROPES, STRAPS, AND POLES DOES IT TAKE TO HANG YOUR
BRCH?
The whole thing sets up with just two ropes, webbing or better yet, our easy
to use suspension straps. You only have to find two trees, poles, or sturdy
uprights for hanging. Whatever you use, be sure to protect the tree bark.
The rainfly attaches direct to the hammock, so no need to tie/stake off at
multiple points like other tarps. The rainfly can be taken off or left on. If
you're not using the rainfly, it can be used as a ground tarp for storing gear.
If you can't find two trees, just use it on the ground as a tent; stake each end
(you can even use sticks) and no additional poles, ropes, or straps are
required.
HOW WEATHERPROOF IS THE BRCH?
The BRCH is 100% bug and water resistant, from its no-see-um mesh netting
to a full-size, detachable rainfly. The rainfly is seam sealed, and the whole

hammock is urethane coated. We have had customers use our hammocks all
over the world with great success - from researchers spending months in the
South American rainforests to a lone canoeist spending a week in the
Boundary Waters area.
IS THE BRCH ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY?
If used per the instructions and set up as a hammock, the BRCH is extremely
friendly to the environment. It will not harm trees or other sturdy objects
used to secure the hammock, and it almost completely eliminates
disturbance and destruction of underbrush. We also strongly support and
are members of environmental organizations such as Leave No Trace, Sierra
Club, and Outdoor Industry. We also ship our products Carbon Free; our
partner, Verde Fulfilment, purchases carbon offsets for our shipments,
ensuring they are carbon free.
CAN YOU USE THE BRCH ON THE GROUND OR AS AN OPEN/REGULAR
HAMMOCK WITHOUT BUG NETTING?
Yes to both. Ground/Tent: Set up just as you would as a hammock, but
instead of connecting to trees, just stretch tight and stake the two ends (can
use tent stakes or even sturdy sticks).
Open Hammock: take out/don’t use the arch poles and lay on top of the bug
netting or flip the hammock over and lay on that side (still remove arch
poles for this option).
WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO INSULATE FOR CAMPING IN COOLER
WEATHER?
Our underquilt is the best option and is designed for our hammock, but also
works great with all gathered end/parachute hammocks. Lining the interior
of the hammock bed with a pad/blanket is also helpful. Space/emergency
blankets work well too. Lastly, keep the rainfly on to help retain body heat.
I’M NOT USED TO HAMMOCK CAMPING (OR AM USED TO GATHERED END
HAMMOCKS) AND DON’T FEEL STABLE, WHAT CAN I DO?

Our hammock is extremely stable when setup/used properly. However, if
you’re not used to hammocks or have been using gathered end hammocks
(ENO’s, etc) that have a lower center of gravity, the BRCH will feel different
and may take a few tries to get used to. Play around with different strap
tensions and laying at different angles to figure out what works best for you.
Some people like it as tight as possible, while other like more slack/sag
(lowering the center of gravity). You can also stake down/tie off the four
corner using cord by connecting it to the webbing tabs where the arch poles
insert into the grommets. Staking/tying off diagonally under the hammock
tends to work best.
IS THERE A WAY TO LIGHTEN THE LOAD IF NEEDED FOR LONG
DISTANCE/BACKCOUNTRY BACKPACKING?
Yes. The easiest way and thing that makes the most difference is removing
the spreader bars. This changes the “lay” of the hammock slightly, but it still
lays flatter than other hammocks. To do this, just untie the black ropes
where they attach to the hammock grommets, slide bars off and then retie
same way. Other things you can do are just use one arch pole at the head of
the hammock and eliminate the stuff sack and/or rain fly (if it’s definitely
not going to rain or if you have another tarp).
DO YOU OFFER A WARRANTY?
Yes, we offer the following One Year Limited Warranty:Lawson Hammock
Co. warrants to the original purchaser that its products are free from defects
in material and workmanship for the period of one (1) year from date of
purchase. The product must be returned, freight prepaid, and with proof of
the date of purchase, to the Lawson Hammock dealer from whom this
product was purchased. If purchased direct from Lawson Hammock, please
contact us via email or phone.
If after inspection we find that the product was defective in material or
workmanship we shall at our option either repair or replace it without
charge. We are not responsible for normal wear and tear or for defects
caused by accident, abuse, alteration, misuse, or improper care.

There are no other express warranties beyond the terms of this limited
warranty. In no event shall any implied warranties, including merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose, extend beyond the duration of the
express warranty contained herein. In no event shall Lawson Hammock Co.
be liable for incidental or consequential damages.
Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts
or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations may not apply to you.
WHAT ARE THE VELCRO TABS INSIDE, ALONG THE BED OF THE HAMMOCK
FOR?
For whatever you want! We added them in case you want to secure loose
gear or blankets/sleeping pads. One way is to attach some shock cord to the
tabs and run it tight over your blanket/pad (straight across hammock bed or
at a diagonal), or slide your blanket/pad underneath the cord already in
place.
WILL THE BRCH WORK FOR TWO PEOPLE?
While technically a one-person hammock, we have lots of customers who
like to use it with two people. It’s actually roomier than other “2
person/double” hammocks on the market. It really depends on how big the
two people are and how they like to sleep. Use good judgement and make
sure to set up properly and follow guidelines/limits.
CONTACT
Feel free to shoot us an email if you have any comments, suggestions, or
problems. We're always glad to hear from our customers.
Lawson Hammock Company
Headquarters: Raleigh, NC
Shipping from Boise, ID.
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