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!

10 August 2016

Around the world on 4 wheels

By Jocasta
Intrepid adventurer Richard Matthews was only 19 when he and his friends drove from the UK to Mongolia, with hammocks hung from a custom rig on their car. Now he's got an even bigger idea, and he wants you to come along for the ride...

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22 July 2016

Top 7 hammock hanging places

By Jocasta
Our hammocks have been set up in some weird and wonderful places! To celebrate International Hammock Day, here are some of our favourites to inspire you...

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28 June 2016

Guest blog: A guide to kayak camping

By Charles Daly
Writer and explorer Charles Daly began kayak touring as a kid, and now has a wealth of advice to share - from setting up shelters to coping with damp. Importantly, he tells us why it's truly an experience worth trying...

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18 May 2016

Photo Feature: Global Adventures

By Jocasta
3 wild campers, 3 very different environments: Petar, Henri and Martin take us on their adventures, where they brought their DD gear to daring heights...

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12 April 2016

DD goes Enduro with Lauren Gregg

By Jocasta
When we learned of Lauren’s 2016 Enduro mountain biking tour, taking her across North America in her campervan, we simply had to ask her: What about a hammock to chill out in after a hard day’s racing?

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31 March 2016

Building a tarp survival raft

By Dan
One summer's day, Dan decided a tarp can be used for more than just overhead shelter: in fact, why not make it into a boat? Find out about his idea and watch it being made!

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28 February 2016

...But it's still cold out!

By Jocasta
Spring is within reach, but it's not quite arrived yet. Whether you're a keen winter camper or not, there are definitely ways to make the best of your DD gear in the colder months...

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15 January 2016

Photo feature: Best of 2015

By Jocasta
Last year was a big year, and to celebrate we wanted to share our 10 favourite DD photos sent in by you!

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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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