Adventure Blog

Journals and guides from the DD Hammocks team and special guest writers - read through the blog entries for exciting expedition reports, helpful camping tips, and inspirational photos of set-ups and spectacular scenery across the whole world!

April 16, 2019

Training off the Beaten Track

Our company ethos is founded on the simple yet powerful belief that everyone should have access to the wilderness. We also believe that protecting this wilderness for future generations to...

March 12, 2019

Hammock Camping with the 89th Bremore Scouts

Here at DD Hammocks we believe that spending time outdoors is really important to a young person's development. This is why we are so proud to supply Scout groups across...

January 22, 2019

Our Favourite Photos of 2018!

2018 was a great year for getting away from it all and spending quality time outside - accompanied by your family, friends, or just the sound of the wind in...

December 11, 2018

Expedition Lapland: Q&A With Tom Young

Back in the summer, we were contacted by Tom Young - an ambitious adventurer and wildlife film-maker based in the UK, who was about to set out on the journey...

September 25, 2018

Guest blog: Hackney to Snowdonia - A Pedal-Powered Adventure!

Ever have the urge to swing a leg over your bike and see where the road takes you for a few days or more? Chris Luche, a keen cyclist and...

July 19, 2018

Expedition Lapland: One man's wildest adventure begins

Who is Tom Young? For starters, he's the kind of guy who'll happily get up close to a bear, or swim with sharks - which should set him up quite...

July 3, 2018

Kayaking the Essequibo River: A world-first adventure

Ever attempted something you know nobody else has ever done? Until April this year, the full 1,014km of Guyana's Essequibo River had never been navigated by any human being. This...

March 19, 2018

Jungle Marathon 2017

The Jungle Marathon is held every year, deep in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest. Competitors can choose between a Marathon distance of 42km/26 miles, a four-stage race of...

December 8, 2017

Guest Vlog: Scottish Winter Hammocking with Tom Langhorne

Hi, Tom from Fandabi Dozi here in my first of a series of videos for DD Hammocks showing you some essential camping skills. In this edition I am highlighting camp...

November 24, 2017

DD Hammocks Christmas Gift Guide 2017

Are you new to hammock camping, or know somebody that is? Have you been presented with a Christmas wishlist from your family or partner? With a mix of handy stocking...