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
