In this solo episode, Pheonix sits down with Jackson Busch, the creative mind behind Madison River Outdoors, to talk about a game-changing new hammock design that’s shaking up the world of hammock camping. Unlike traditional hammocks that rely on an underquilt for insulation, Jackson’s design features an integrated air mattress…
In this exciting episode, Skunkape, Pheonix, and Waterboy are buzzing with anticipation as they get ready to head across the pond for the second annual HangCon Europe and The Danish Outdoor Festival! For Skunkape and Pheonix, this marks their second trip to Denmark, and they’re stoked to revisit some favorite…
In this episode of The Hammock Hangers Podcast, Phoenix goes solo to chat with Haley Ladner, a dedicated librarian and educator from Mississippi who has created a truly inspiring outdoor space for her students. Haley shares how a simple Pinterest post sparked the idea for The Hammock Garden, a unique…
Welcome back to The Hammock Hangers Podcast! In this episode, Pheonix goes solo to break down the details of planning an international trip for HangCon Europe 2025 at the Danish Outdoor Festival. If you're thinking about joining us in Denmark, this episode is packed with insights to help you get…
Are you new to hammock camping and wondering where to start? In this episode, Skunkape and Pheonix break down Hammock Camping 101, covering everything you need to know to get off the ground—literally! We discuss: ✅ The different types of hammocks and which one might be right for you ✅…
In this exciting episode of The Hammock Hangers Podcast, Skunkape and Pheonix welcome back Derek Tillotson, the founder of Haven Tents. Over the past year, Derek has been hard at work refining and innovating the Haven Tent design, and he joins us to share all the latest developments. Most notably,…
In this episode of The Hammock Hangers Podcast, Skunkape, Pheonix, Kory from Majestic Hammock, and the legendary Shug gather to relive the incredible experience of HangCon 2025! With nearly 600 guests in attendance, this year’s event was bigger and better than ever. We chat about how the event unfolded, the…
This week we have one of the OG's from the hammocking community join us to talk about everything from how he got started in hammock camping, to the 3rd edition of his very popular book on everything about hammocks, called The Ultimate Hang. Yes, I am talking about none other…
I hope everyone had a great Christmas, and is ready to bring in the new year as we roll into 2025. Join Skunkape and Pheonix as they do a look back on 2024, talk about what their goals are for 2025, and of course, talk a little about HangCon 2025,…
Pheonix catches back up with a couple of friends that are no stranger to the podcast or the hammocking community, Kristen and Cal, from YOBO Gear. Pheonix wanted to have these two back on so that they could talk some about their newest creation, the Turtle Bug stand. They go…
Welcome to Episode #84 of The Hammock Hangers Podcast! In this episode, Pheonix is catching back up with Danny Warnock, the founder of Superior Gear, to talk about the company’s latest creation: the Voyager hammock. This new hammock features synthetic insulation, offering a great option for those looking to stay…
In this exciting episode, we sit down with outdoor enthusiast Matt Lawder, who shares his incredible experiences hiking the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and the Pinhoti Trail. From breathtaking vistas to the challenges of life on the trail, Matt gives us an insider’s look at what it truly…
This week, Skunkape and Pheonix chat a little bit after Hurricane Milton makes it's was through Florida, to find out how each faired through the storm. And since we just had to deal with the storm and rain, we figured that we would talk some about tarps and which type…
Pheonix catches up with one of our Danish friends this week. Rasmus Madsen, or better known as Fimbul, from Fimbul Outdoors Instagram page makes the time to have a chat with Pheonix. They talk about everything from hanging out over in Denmark at the Danish Outdoor Festival to different places…
We are back with Pheonix as he talks about the second half of his 2024 family vacation along the East coast. This is part 2, where Pheonix and his family make their way out of Vermont and head further north to Maine before heading back home. Contact Skunkape & Pheonix:…
Join us this week as Pheonix talks about his 2024 family vacation along the East coast. This is part 1 of 2, where the Pheonix clan make their first stop in Georgia, and then make their way up to Vermont. Contact Skunkape & Pheonix: Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com Website : https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/…
This is a special must listen to episode if you are planning on joining us for HangCon 2025. Skunkape & Pheonix go over all of the frequently asked questions that we get asked about the event, plus go over a few changes that have been made. All of the FAQs…
In this week’s episode of The Hammock Hangers Podcast, you get to listen as Pheonix sits down with Chad and Brittney, the owners of UGQ Outdoor, to explore their journey from passionate campers to leading outdoor gear innovators. UGQ Outdoor has made a name for itself with its top-notch, customizable…
This week, Pheonix caught up with a few of our Danish friends that we met while in Denmark at the first HangCon Europe and Danish Outdoor Festival. He chats with Christian, Niels, and Nils, to hear about each of their background stories and how they each got into hammock camping.…
This week Pheonix is going solo and talking about his journey into making the transition to ditching the hardware and only using knots for his hammock set up. He talks about the struggles and anxiety that some people have when it comes to even thinking about tying a knot, to…
Our guest this week is Stephanie Arends. Stephanie is the miCHILIgan group hang events coordinator and will soon be taking over from "Karla with a K." She is working on a YouTube channel focusing on camping and traveling for "non-traditional" campers. Meaning, tips and tricks for camping and traveling if…
Pheonix has a few tips and tricks that he has discovered for the YOBO Gear Cricket Stand, that may help you get a better lay with that hammock that may not fit just perfect. From getting that saggy bug net and ridgeline off of your face, to getting your 12…
Pheonix is out and about on his yearly family vacation with his wife and 2 kid. This year they are here on the east coast enjoying some of the Appalachian Mountains and the A.T. We catch up with Pheonix while he is in Georgia visiting with family and meeting his…
Skunkape and Pheonix talk about some of the recent hangs that were very successful, and that we have added to our calendars to make sure to get to next year. Pheonix tells us about some new gear that he has recently obtained, as well as some that is on the…