National Hammock Day - Anna Rawlins from ENO (Episode 33)

Send us Fan MailOn July 22nd, National Hammock Day celebrates its 10th anniversary. A $1.45 billion industry. A Swiss study on napping. A hammock 500 feet in the air in Moab. And ENO — the company that pioneered the knotless hammock suspension system and made hammocking something anyone could do anywhere.Anna Rawlins, Chief Marketing Officer of ENO, joins The Parks Podcast to share everything: hammock history, safety, how to sleep in one (cold butt warning), and how Asheville — ENO's home — is rebuilding after Hurricane Helene one visitor at a time.In this episode: — ENO's origin story: two brothers, a van, music festivals in Florida, 1999 — The first knotless suspension system — why it changed everything — What "hammocking" actually means — vibe, lifestyle, and product — How to hang a hammock safely — height, tree size, park rules, what to look for — Four ways to hammock: camping sleep system, recreation at camp, at home, and in parks — The under quilt — why you need it for sleeping below 60°F — Why you can't hammock at Joshua Tree — and what to check before you hang — National Hammock Day — July 22nd, contests, and how ENO celebrates — Asheville after Hurricane Helene: "come visit us, book excursions, spend all your money in Asheville" — Care and maintenance: when to retire your hammockLinks mentioned: — ENO website: eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com — Instagram: @eaglesnestoutfitters — National Hammock Day: July 22nd every year — Asheville recovery: exploreasheville.comSupport the show