Apr 26, 2017

12 Dreamy Sites for Hammocking in the South Atlantic

The South Atlantic of the US is littered with beautiful spots to set up your hammock. Whether you want mountain views, waterfalls, rivers, beaches, or forests the South Atlantic has it all. With so many beautiful sites it can be hard to decide.

We thought we’d help you out by narrowing it down to these 16 dreamy sites.

Sanibel Island, FL

Relaxing here will make you never want to leave.

I'm just gonna stay right here today. 🌴🌴🌴🌴#sanibelisland #swflorida #beach #ocean #blueskys #palmtrees #beachlife #sanibel #sunshine #gulfofmexico

A post shared by Sarah Sloan (@sarahmcsloan) on Mar 15, 2017 at 10:59am PDT

Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA

Fall asleep beneath the stars

Fireside with a couple close friends a few years ago on the Georgia coast.

A post shared by Saw & Mitre Frame Co. (@sawandmitre) on Mar 15, 2017 at 10:56am PDT

Toccoa Falls, GA

How impressive is this waterfall?

Teeny tiny trio of people for scale

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Driftwood Beach, GA

It’s easy to find the perfect spot amongst all the driftwood.

Night portrait from Driftwood Beach, GA #georgia #driftwoodbeach #neverstopexploring #longexposure_shots #agameoftones #night_shooterz #ig_masterpiece #longexpo #magicpict #ig_nightphotography #astrophotography #focalmarked #HypeBeast #vscoportrait #ig_mood #discoverportrait #portraitphotography #sonyimages #sonyalpha #sonyalphasclub #sonyphotogallery #sonyphotography

A post shared by BlueHour Photo Ventures (@bluehourphotoventures) on Mar 12, 2017 at 6:59pm PDT

Morris Island, SC

It’s framed so well here.

Morris Island lighthouse at the entrance of Charleston Harbor. Pics I shot a while ago #discovercharleston #explorecharleston

A post shared by MarvinPreston (@marvinpreston) on Feb 8, 2017 at 1:55pm PST

Rainbow Falls, NC

Careful, the spray might get you!

#rainbowfalls #wnc

A post shared by Kevin Coughlin (@superkman4) on Mar 15, 2017 at 10:48am PDT

Lake Lure, NC

The views will take your breath away.

#breathtaking #nature #lakelure

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Cape Hatteras, NC

See a rainbow off the back of a wave.

A back spray that covers the whole spectrum #surflinelocalpro

A post shared by Cody Hammer (@_cody_hammer_) on Feb 20, 2017 at 9:53am PST

Bryson City, NC

Watch the fog roll in over the mountains.

Good morning from the #SmokyMountains! #brysoncity #brysoncitync #morningfog #foginthemountains #beautifuldestinations #visitnc

A post shared by Bryson City, North Carolina (@brysoncity) on Feb 28, 2017 at 4:25am PST

Shenandoah National Park, VA

Escape to a beautiful sunset.

Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park (@shenandoahnps) is your escape to cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas and one of the best drives on the east coast. There are 75 overlooks along the park’s #SkylineDrive that offer stunning views of #Virginia’s #Shenandoah Valley to the west or the rolling Piedmont to the east. So roll down your windows, feel the breeze and experience every curve and turn of this beautiful drive. Photo from The Point Overlook at milepost 55 by #NationalPark Service. #findyourpark #usinterior

A post shared by U.S. Department of the Interior (@usinterior) on Mar 12, 2017 at 8:21am PDT

Natural Chimneys Park, VA

Hear the wind rushing through leaves and old creek beds.

A River (No Longer) Runs Through It

A post shared by Matt Parrish (@matts365) on Aug 14, 2016 at 9:14am PDT

Seneca Rocks, WV

Pick a serene location and hang for hours.

Waterfalls are so peaceful and serene... #nature #gotowv #wildandwonderful #wvoutdoors #scenery #beauty #hike #hiking

A post shared by Patrick Traxler (@pstraxler) on Jan 22, 2017 at 2:26pm PST

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Great, but not the same as the original mantis

I was excited to find that the Alite Mantis chair was back! I’ve had one for years but unfortunately it broke and when I went to file my warranty claim with them I found that they were no Longer in business. I’ve kept the chair hoping one day I’d find spare parts on eBay. When I found that the chair was back I quickly ordered one. The new chair seems great. I haven’t used it but it does appear to have thicker fabric and a slightly different bar connections. I’m still super bummed bec one of the reasons I loved the original was the size that it folded down to—it fit perfectly at the bottom of my daypack. This new one is much longer and definitely less convenient to pack.

Deployment Pillow

I bought the hooded neck pillow for my first deployment over seas. It was the best thing I could’ve purchased to help make 17 hours of flight time more bearable. Now I’ve been using it nightly to sleep on my bunk, and I love it.
American made, great quality materials, super comfy memory foam interior and fleece liner, intuitive design putting the hood on there and the little pocket to store the travel bag. Very packable. I love everything about it for a neck pillow.
I think I’ll try the travel pillow next!

Side note:

It would be nice if some of the stitching/drawstring points were slightly reinforced, idk how, but for folks in the military if taking this into the field, it could use that extra level of durability to make it last that much longer. Everything gets worked to the bone, especially in the infantry.

Great little chair

Unpacked both chairs and assembled them. No issues so far. Getting ready for spring/summer backpacking and can’t wait to test them in the outdoors.

Adventure Sheet

Trunk tek

I absolutely love my trunk tek hammock. I use them while camping or just relaxing at home. They are easy to set up and take dowm.