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10 minute paracord hammock

10 minute paracord hammock
This is a good project to do just in time for father's day.  If youjust have a tarp laying around and some paracord then you can make a quick and easy hammock.
 
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Step 1Materials

Materials
Materials -
About 7 feet of paracord*
Ground Tarp
About ten minutes

*Cut the paracord into three 4 inch pieces.  Take the remainder of the paracord and cut it in half.
 You should have Three 4 inch pieces and 2 3 foot pieces.
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3 comments
Apr 10, 2012. 3:32 PMlynx66 says:
I know it has been a while since you posted this but you shouldnt use just any old carabiner. i should be rated for climbing so it doesnt fail when you sit in the hammock
Sep 11, 2011. 6:39 PMruthvan says:
Great idea for my survival bucket. I'll have all the supplies except the carabiner. Just another use for my tarp. Thanks
Aug 21, 2011. 7:44 PMmoseng says:
So simple! Thanks! I have done this and brought along some netting to protect against the peskies!!

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