Videos

Aug. 23, 2024

Episode #78 - Chad & Britani (UGQ)

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…

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Aug. 9, 2024

Episode #77 - Christian, Niels, & Nils ( The Danish Three Amigos )

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.…

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July 26, 2024

Episode #76 - Pheonix talks about (Making the move to only using knots.)

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…

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June 28, 2024

Episode #75 - Stephanie Arends (Riding Out A Hailstorm And Tornado In A Cave)

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…

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June 14, 2024

YOBO Gear Cricket Stand Tips & Tricks.

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…

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June 14, 2024

Episode #74 - Skunkape & Pheonix (Pheonix's Summer Vacation Starts)

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…

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May 31, 2024

Episode #73 - Skunkape & Pheonix. (Tips, Trips, & Gear)

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…

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May 17, 2024

Episode #72 - Skunkape, Pheonix, & Shug. ( Post HangCon Europe Chat )

Join Skunkape, Pheonix, and The Lord of Lollygag himself, Shug, as they recap their travel over to Denmark for the Danish Outdoor Festival and the first ever, HangCon Europe. With the event hitting record numbers, 26,000 people coming to the event and over 300 hammocks hanging in the woods for…

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May 14, 2024

2024 HangCon Europe - Denmark Trip

Join the dynamic duo of Skunkape and Phoenix as they embark on an exhilarating journey to Denmark for the very first HangCon Europe and the Danish Outdoor Festival. In this captivating video, witness their thrilling escapades as they immerse themselves in the exciting world of outdoor adventure and community camaraderie.…

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May 3, 2024

Episode #71 - Dutch & Phi (Dutchware Gear)

In this exciting episode of the podcast, Pheonix sits down with Dutch and Phi from Dutchware Gear for a captivating conversation filled with stories and insights. Phi shares his journey into the world of hammock camping and how it led him to his current role at Dutchware Gear. The trio…

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April 26, 2024

Episode #70 - Skunkape & Pheonix (Weekend with the family)

Join us in this episode as Phoenix takes us on a captivating journey back to Hidden Pond for a heartwarming family hiking trip. Delve into the highs and lows of their outdoor escapade as they navigate trails, laughter, and unforeseen challenges. Tune in as Phoenix shares insights on their culinary…

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April 19, 2024

The Pheonix Family Hiking Trip.

Embark on a thrilling journey with Phoenix and his family as they venture out for their first-ever backpacking trip together as a whole family out to Hidden Pond for a weekend of exploration and bonding. Join them as they navigate the wilderness, trying out new freeze-dried meals that promise both…

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April 13, 2024

Episode #69 - Eric Flottmann (FlipFuel Co Founder)

Join us in this episode as we talk with Eric Flottmann, the co-founder of the revolutionary Flip Fuel Device. Eric shares his inspiring journey of creating a product that has changed the game for backpacking, hiking, and any other outdoor adventure you are on where you are using a camp…

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April 5, 2024

Pheonix's Loco Libre Gear Quilt Unboxing.

Pheonix finally got around to ordering one of George Carr's works of art from Loco Libre Gear. George makes some of the best, top of the line quilts that you will ever come across, and Pheonix is here to show off the 30 degree top quilt that he just received…

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March 29, 2024

Episode #68 - Matt Hammond (Water Boy)

On this weeks episode, Pheonix has our very own Matt Hammond, or y'all have all heard us refer to him as Water Boy, on to talk to. They talk some about their first adventures together, scouts, knot tying, kayaking, and much more. Connect with Skunkape & Pheonix Email : skunkape@thehammockhangerspodcast.com…

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March 22, 2024

Pheonix's hike out to Hidden Pond.

Pheonix gets the hiking itch and takes an impromptu hike out to Hidden Pond in the Ocala National Forest and makes camp for the night. #hammock #hammockcamping #hammockadventures #thehammockhangerspodcast #floridacamping #therealflorida #hiddenpond https://www.hikingradionetwork.com/show/the-hammock-hangers-podcast-1/ https://www.facebook.com/TheHammockHangersPodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/the_hammock_hangers_podcast

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March 15, 2024

Episode #67 - Skunkape & Pheonix (HangCon Europe)

In this weeks episode, Pheonix and I talk about some exciting news about an upcoming adventure that we are about to go on. Some of you may have already heard about it or figured it out from some social media posts that we have made, but HangCon is going international…

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March 1, 2024

Episode #66 - Tony (Random Adventures 2.0)

This week on the podcast you will be hearing as Pheonix chats with Tony, or as a bunch of you may know him as, Random Adventures 2.0 They talk about everything from a stroke that Tony had, to his stealth camping adventures, his YouTube channel, and of course, about Tony's…

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Feb. 16, 2024

Episode #65 - YOBO Gear (Turtle Bug Talk)

We are back this week with our good friends, Cal and Kristen, from YOBO Gear. If you are new to the hammocking world, YOBO Gear is a cottage company that makes some of the best hammock stands on the market that include the Cricket Stand, Freedom Stand, the Hive, and…

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Feb. 2, 2024

Episode #64 - Post HangCon 2024 (Crew Chat)

This week, Skunkape, Pheonix, and a few of the other HangCon crew get together to go over and chat about HangCon 2024 and their thought of how it went. The whole crew was not able to join us, but you will hear from Britt (Grizzley Beard), Juan (Florida Hanger), and…

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Jan. 19, 2024

Episode #63 - Skunkape & Pheonix (Live from HangCon 2024)

This is a special episode that Pheonix and I recorded live while at HangCon 2024, so if the audio sounds a little different than usual, that would be why. We decide that we wanted to do a live, in person recording at HangCon so that some of our guests could…

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Jan. 5, 2024

Episode #62 - James Lawrie & Pheonix ( Long-time Friends )

This week Pheonix is back with me and he has a special guest with him. He took a trip up to Virginia to spend a little time with a childhood friend, his beast friend to be exact, James Lawrie, and so he drug him on this weeks episode so we…

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Dec. 22, 2023

Episode #61 - Alex Shirley - Smith (Tentsile)

Our guest this week is the Founder & CEO of Tentsil, Alex Shirley-Smith. Tentsile is a blend of both a hammock and a tent. You are suspended in the air between trees like a hammock, but you have the space and room of a tent that can hold multiple people.…

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Dec. 8, 2023

Episode #60 - HangCon 2024 Pre Talk

On this weeks episode, Pheonix and I have our 2024 HangCon pre talk. We discuss and answer some of the questions that that we regularly get asked from people that are wanting to come to HangCon and hang out with us for the weekend. Pheonix goes over some of the…

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