DD 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!

17 July 2017

Guest Blog: Guide to foraging on the wild side - part 2

By Bob Ozment
Foraging guide on the most useful wild bumper crops in North America - The Cattail.

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20 June 2017

Girl in the trees: My first hammock camp

By Jocasta
We all have to start somewhere... Jocasta reflects on the first time she ventured out with a hammock, sharing her tips and a kit list!

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18 May 2017

Guest Blog: Guide to foraging on the wild side - part 1

By Bob Ozment
Foraging guide on the most useful wild bumper crops in North America - The wild plum and the blackberry.

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20 April 2017

Guest Blog: 7 Reasons to Bring a Tarp

By Charles Daly
Writer and explorer Charles Daly is back to tell us how tarps can do more than just keep the rain off. So many setups, so little time! Kayak sail anyone?

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21 March 2017

Big Tree Country: DD goes behind the scenes

By Jocasta
Love trees? So does DD! In February the team headed to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh, to get a behind-the-scenes look at the fantastic work done by the Perth & Kinross Countryside Trust...

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04 February 2017

Scouting for Hammocks!

By Jocasta
We've had the joy of supplying hammock camping equipment to Scout groups the world over. Here's what a few of them have been up to over the years!

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03 January 2017

Slideshow: Best DD photos of 2016

By Jocasta
We've rounded up our favourites photos sent in by you during 2016! Watch our slideshow and discover how our fans have been exploring the outdoors with their DD gear.

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30 November 2016

Winter camping: Keeping warm in your hammock

By Jocasta
Dark skies for stargazing, roaring campfires, snowfall, relaxing with a mug of hot toddy... Need more convincing to go hammock camping in winter? What if we told you how you can stay warm and toasty?

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28 September 2016

Video: No-trace hammock camping

By Jocasta
Love camping but want to keep the impact to a minimum? No problem! Here are some simple steps you can take to stay discreet and protect the environment.

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23 August 2016

Guest blog: Hammock camping for the motorbike tourist

By Daniel Romani
Photographer Daniel Romani travels the UK (and the world) on his motorbike - so where does he sleep? He fills us in on why he's traded a tent for his trusty Travel Hammock...

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DD Charity Update - February 2024

It's officially a new year of DD Charity! We're kicking off the first DD Charity Blog of 2024 by catching up with two UK based organisations who are working hard to bring the benefits and beauty of nature to as many people in need as possible - Rewilding Youth and My Own Time and Space (the charity arm of the Omnia Foundation). Read on to find out more about their ethos, adventures and projects!
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