Episodes
March 21, 2025
Episode #91 - Travel Planning For HangCon Denmark 2025
Welcome back to The Hammock Hangers Podcast! In this episode, Pheonix goes solo to break down the details of planning an international trip for HangCon Europe 2025 at the Danish Outdoor Festival. If you're thinking about joining us in Denmark, this...
March 7, 2025
Episode #90 - Derek Tillotson (Haven Tent)
In this exciting episode of The Hammock Hangers Podcast, Skunkape and Pheonix welcome back Derek Tillotson, the founder of Haven Tents. Over the past year, Derek has been hard at work refining and innovating the Haven Tent design, and he joins us to...
Feb. 14, 2025
Episode #89 - Hammocking 101 (Going over the basics)
Are you new to hammock camping and wondering where to start? In this episode, Skunkape and Pheonix break down Hammock Camping 101, covering everything you need to know to get off the ground—literally! We discuss: ✅ The different types of hammocks...
Jan. 31, 2025
Episode #88 - Skunkape, Pheonix, Kory, & Shug (HangCon 2025 Recap & Looking Ahead to HangCon Europe)
In this episode of The Hammock Hangers Podcast, Skunkape, Pheonix, Kory from Majestic Hammock, and the legendary Shug gather to relive the incredible experience of HangCon 2025! With nearly 600 guests in attendance, this year’s event was bigger and...
Jan. 17, 2025
Episode #87 - Derek Hansen (The Ultimate Hang)
This week we have one of the OG's from the hammocking community join us to talk about everything from how he got started in hammock camping, to the 3rd edition of his very popular book on everything about hammocks, called The Ultimate Hang. Yes, I am...
Dec. 27, 2024
Episode #86 - Skunkape & Pheonix (HangCon 2025 Countdown & Look Back on 2024)
I hope everyone had a great Christmas, and is ready to bring in the new year as we roll into 2025. Join Skunkape and Pheonix as they do a look back on 2024, talk about what their goals are for 2025, and of course, talk a little about HangCon 2025,...
Dec. 13, 2024
Episode #85 - Cal & Kristen (YOBO Gear)
Pheonix catches back up with a couple of friends that are no stranger to the podcast or the hammocking community, Kristen and Cal, from YOBO Gear. Pheonix wanted to have these two back on so that they could talk some about their newest creation, the...
Nov. 29, 2024
Episode #84 - Danny Warnock (Superior Gear)
Welcome to Episode #84 of The Hammock Hangers Podcast! In this episode, Pheonix is catching back up with Danny Warnock, the founder of Superior Gear, to talk about the company’s latest creation: the Voyager hammock. This new hammock features...
Nov. 1, 2024
Episode #83 - Matt Lawder (Mountain Made Gear)
In this exciting episode, we sit down with outdoor enthusiast Matt Lawder, who shares his incredible experiences hiking the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail, and the Pinhoti Trail. From breathtaking vistas to the challenges of life on the...
Oct. 18, 2024
Episode #82 - (Post Hurricane Milton Edition)
This week, Skunkape and Pheonix chat a little bit after Hurricane Milton makes it's was through Florida, to find out how each faired through the storm. And since we just had to deal with the storm and rain, we figured that we would talk some about...
Oct. 4, 2024
Episode #81 - Rasmus Madsen (Fimbul)
Pheonix catches up with one of our Danish friends this week. Rasmus Madsen, or better known as Fimbul, from Fimbul Outdoors Instagram page makes the time to have a chat with Pheonix. They talk about everything from hanging out over in Denmark at...
Sept. 20, 2024
Episode #80 - Pheonix Family Vacation 2024. (Part 2)
We are back with Pheonix as he talks about the second half of his 2024 family vacation along the East coast. This is part 2, where Pheonix and his family make their way out of Vermont and head further north to Maine before heading back home. Contact...
Sept. 6, 2024
Episode #79 - Pheonix Family Vacation 2024. (Part 1)
Join us this week as Pheonix talks about his 2024 family vacation along the East coast. This is part 1 of 2, where the Pheonix clan make their first stop in Georgia, and then make their way up to Vermont. Contact Skunkape & Pheonix: Email :...
Sept. 1, 2024
HangCon 2025 Special Episode.
This is a special must listen to episode if you are planning on joining us for HangCon 2025. Skunkape & Pheonix go over all of the frequently asked questions that we get asked about the event, plus go over a few changes that have been made. All of...
Aug. 23, 2024
Episode #78 - Chad & Brittney (UGQ)
In this week’s episode of The Hammock Hangers Podcast, you get to listen as Pheonix sits down with Chad and Brittney, the owners of UGQ Outdoor, to explore their journey from passionate campers to leading outdoor gear innovators....
Aug. 9, 2024
Episode #77 - Christian, Niels, & Nils ( The Danish Three Amigos )
This week, Pheonix caught up with a few of our Danish friends that we met while in Denmark at the first HangCon Europe and Danish Outdoor Festival. He chats with Christian, Niels, and Nils, to hear about each of their background stories and how they...
July 26, 2024
Episode #76 - Pheonix talks about (Making the move to only using knots.)
This week Pheonix is going solo and talking about his journey into making the transition to ditching the hardware and only using knots for his hammock set up. He talks about the struggles and anxiety that some people have when it comes to even...
June 28, 2024
Episode #75 - Stephanie Arends (Riding Out A Hailstorm And Tornado In A Cave)
Our guest this week is Stephanie Arends. Stephanie is the miCHILIgan group hang events coordinator and will soon be taking over from "Karla with a K." She is working on a YouTube channel focusing on camping and traveling for "non-traditional" campers....
June 14, 2024
Episode #74 - Skunkape & Pheonix (Pheonix's Summer Vacation Starts)
Pheonix is out and about on his yearly family vacation with his wife and 2 kid. This year they are here on the east coast enjoying some of the Appalachian Mountains and the A.T. We catch up with Pheonix while he is in Georgia visiting with family and...
May 31, 2024
Episode #73 - Skunkape & Pheonix. (Tips, Trips, & Gear)
Skunkape and Pheonix talk about some of the recent hangs that were very successful, and that we have added to our calendars to make sure to get to next year. Pheonix tells us about some new gear that he has recently obtained, as well as some that is...
May 17, 2024
Episode #72 - Skunkape, Pheonix, & Shug. ( Post HangCon Europe Chat )
Join Skunkape, Pheonix, and The Lord of Lollygag himself, Shug, as they recap their travel over to Denmark for the Danish Outdoor Festival and the first ever, HangCon Europe. With the event hitting record numbers, 26,000 people coming to the event and...
May 3, 2024
Episode #71 - Dutch & Phi (Dutchware Gear)
In this exciting episode of the podcast, Pheonix sits down with Dutch and Phi from Dutchware Gear for a captivating conversation filled with stories and insights. Phi shares his journey into the world of hammock camping and how it led him to his...
April 26, 2024
Episode #70 - Skunkape & Pheonix (Weekend with the family)
Join us in this episode as Phoenix takes us on a captivating journey back to Hidden Pond for a heartwarming family hiking trip. Delve into the highs and lows of their outdoor escapade as they navigate trails, laughter, and unforeseen challenges. Tune...
April 12, 2024
Episode #69 - Eric Flottmann (FlipFuel Co Founder)
Join us in this episode as we talk with Eric Flottmann, the co-founder of the revolutionary Flip Fuel Device. Eric shares his inspiring journey of creating a product that has changed the game for backpacking, hiking, and any other outdoor adventure...