How to Make a Soundproof Hammock for Stealth Camping

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get a double bed size duvet.

   Fold it in half and on one half of the duvet attach a series of towels, by sewing them in place, until the entire half of the duvet is covered by two layers of towels.
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   Step 2: Fold the blank half of the duvet over the towel covered sides

   Pin the duvet sides to together and sew together the three unattached sides using a sewing machine.
   
   This will act as the insulation and soundproofing of the hammock. , Cut out these shapes using fabric sheers. , Leave a 2cm seam allowance.Sew along these seams and remove the pins. , Pin the duvet in place to prevent it moving. , Tie knots in either end of the rope to prevent fraying. , Repeat this for the other end of the hammock. , Pin it in place and sew it to secure it in place.
   
   Repeat this for the other end of the hammock. ,,, Areas with dense amounts of trees or in forests are most suitable for providing cover and reducing chances of being seen., These should be roughly 4m apart and strong enough to support your weight. , Tie a double overhand knot at each loop around the tree.
   
   Repeat this for the other end. , You are now ready for your overnight stay.
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   Step 3: so that the towel side is sandwiched in the middles.

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   Step 4: On the fabric

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   Step 5: measure two 200cm by 170cm rectangles using tailors chalk.

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   Step 6: Pin the two fabric shapes together and mark a seam on the longer edges

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   Step 7: using tailors chalk.

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   Step 8: Turn the fabric sleeve inside out and fit the duvet inside the casing

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   Step 9: leaving 25cm of excess fabric at each end.

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    Step 10: Measure two 2m pieces of rope and cut it to this size.

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    Step 11: Place the rope at each end of the fabric

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    Step 12: folding 5cm of the fabric over the rope and pinning it in place before sewing along this edge.

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    Step 13: Continue folding the fabric of a width of 5cm around the rope until reaching the duvet.

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    Step 14: Pull the rope so that the fabric bunches around the rope

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    Step 15: forcing the fabric into a hammock shape.

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    Step 16: To keep the fabric bunched around the rope

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    Step 17: so the fabric forms a hammock shape

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    Step 18: tie a double overhand knot using the excess rope for each end of the hammock.

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    Step 19: Find the right location for your camping trip.

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    Step 20: Find the right support pillars to suspend you hammock from.

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    Step 21: Hang up the hammock by looping the second piece of rope through an end of the hammock and passing these ropes around either side of the tree/pillar.

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    Step 22: Put on headphones

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    Step 23: whilst playing domestic sounds and lay in the hammock.

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