BlondeRogue & Ashwood
BlondeRogue BlondeRogue
Ashwood Ashwood
BlondeRogue BlondeRogue
Hey Ashwood, ever tried setting up camp in the middle of a thunderstorm just to see if you can outwit lightning? Think you can survive a storm with a hammock, or should I bring my own fireworks?
Ashwood Ashwood
I’ve taken a few storms out to the backwoods, but I never let the lightning get close. A hammock’s fine if you set it up a safe distance from trees and make sure the cord is grounded. Fireworks are a recipe for disaster – just bring a sturdy tarp, find a low spot, and keep your head. Stay calm, stay sharp.
BlondeRogue BlondeRogue
Nice tips, but I'm more about living on the edge—think of me as the storm, not the calm. I'll add a tarp just in case, but you bet I'll still swing in the middle of the thunder if I can. Keep your head cool, but let’s see who can make the best of this chaos.
Ashwood Ashwood
Sounds like you’re ready to roll the dice, but don’t forget the basics: keep the hammock cord away from trees, use a good ground line, and never let the tarp get too close to any canopy. I’ve hung in a thunderstorm before, and the trick is staying a safe distance from anything that can conduct. Just swing, watch the clouds, and if the lightning gets too close, bail. Let’s see who’s really got the edge.