Beginners Guide to Hammock Camping — #HangCon 2026 Festival Recap

Beginners Guide to Hammock Camping — #HangCon 2026 Festival Recap

Author: Nate Riggs January 24, 2026 Duration: 23:11

In episode 68 of Music Festivals Podcast, we're recapping #HangCon 2026 — the Worlds biggest Hammock Camping convention, that takes place each year at the Florida Sand Music Ranch. SUBSCRIBE 📺 @musicfestivalspodcast Like MFP? Please support the show 🙏🫠https://buymeacoffee.com/musicfestiva...The episode also sheds a light on The Will McLean Foundation, a Florida non-profit organization that has a vision and mission to “save Florida through music” by honoring, preserving, and advancing the state’s unique cultural, historical, and environmental stories through original song, folklore, and musical education.If you’re curious about the world of Hammock Camping — you’re in the right neighborhood.------Want to get your brand in front of festival audiences nationwide? Get in touch! 👉 https://musicfestivalspodcast.com------We're Forever #Grateful to all our Presenting Sponsors 🙏Catch a Festival at the Florida Sand Music Ranch 🏕️ https://bit.ly/florida-sand-music-ranchSupport the Will McLean Foundation 🙏https://willmclean.comDLaw Coffee ☕️ Fuel the Musichttps://bit.ly/Get-DLaw-Coffee@dlawcoffeecompany Don't Miss Whippersnap 2026. Low Ticket Alert 🚨https://whippersnapfest.com @WhippersnapFest  RV Camper? 👉 Download Harvest Hosts for FREE over night stayshttps://bit.ly/harvest-hosts-MFP @HarvestHosts  IN THE EPISODEPineconeVA's Channel@pineconeva⁩ Shug's Channel​@shugemery⁩ Fire & Ice Outdoors - John’s Interviewhttps://fireandiceoutdoors.net/ @FireandIceOutdoorGear  Warbonnet Outdoors - Brandon’s Interviewhttps://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com @kbwaddy  HangConhttps://www.hangcon.com/KEY MOMENTS ⏯️0:00 - Show Intro0:28 - Episode intro0:55 - Will McLean Foundation Annual Meeting2:04 - MFP Presenting Sponsors3:55 - #HangCon Interviews4:50 - Whippersnap Promo5:48 - Interview with  @pineconeva  on Hammock Camping6:50 - Types of Camping Hammocks8:04 - Hammock Mechanics 8:30 - Hanging In There: A Cold Hangcon 2026 🥶9:35 - How to Stay Warm in a Camping Hammock10:09 - The Proper Technique for Peeing from a Hammock11:26 - Gear Recommendations for Beginners15:15 - Getting Through the Learning Curve15:59 - Hammock Camping Online Resources16:23 -  @shugmany  — The Hammock Camping Guru20:00 - Why  @Pinecone  ?21:11 - Show Close & Up Next Week------------------------Production Credits 🙏Music Festivals Podcast is a Production of NRMedia Group, LLC https://www.nrmedia.bizIntro Music Bed 🙏Holly Bowling - Dark Star Jubilee 2024https://bit.ly/holly-bowling-set-DSJ24https://www.hollybowling.com/‪@HollyBowling‬ -------------------------------#florida #musicfestivals #musicfestival2025 #musicfestivalspodcast #florida #floridamusicscene #floridamusic #livemusic #musicfestival2025 #festivalvibes #harvesthosts #livestreamfestival


Nate Riggs hosts Music Festivals Podcast, a weekly conversation for anyone who feels most at home in a field with a lineup and a schedule. This isn't just about dates and headliners, though. Instead, each episode feels like a backstage pass, built on genuine conversations with the people who make these events happen-from organizers and artists to the dedicated crews. You'll hear stories that never make it to the official recap videos and get practical advice that turns a good trip into an unforgettable one. The aim is to give you a richer understanding of the culture and logistics behind the scenes, whether you're a seasoned veteran mapping out your summer or someone curious about attending your first event. By focusing on these insider interviews and deep dives, the podcast helps you discover hidden gems and approach your next festival with a new perspective. Tune in for a regular dose of that community feeling and the detailed planning talk that fuels the journey between festivals.
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Duration: 1:14:13
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Duration: 20:58
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