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Part One: Getting Started The Octopus story began in January 2017 with a Facebook announcement on Eric’s Facebook page. Within 30 minutes, we had sold our first hammocks and were officially...

On June 30, 1864, the Civil War was entering it’s 4th year when President Abraham Lincoln sat down to approve a truly unprecedented piece of legislation: the Yosemite Grant Act,...

A while back I wrote a 3-part article on just a few of the hammock tips, tricks, and hacks that I could think of. You can read that article here...

It’s that time of year again! The sun is out, the trees are green again, and summer is just around the corner, and that means it’s adventuring time. Whether you’re...

At Octopus, our mission is to make the best gear possible to enable the modern adventurer to go everywhere. Adventures come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, and for...

The best thing about hammocks is that they open up endless possibilities. You’re no longer confined to the ground, which means you have plenty of options for creative ways to...

These days, it seems like just about everybody is using a hammock. There’s a good reason for that - hammocks are amazing! They’re way more comfortable than a tent or...

Hammocking is an absolute blast! It’s easily the most enjoyable, comfortable, and fun way to enjoy the outdoors. But, just like anything, there’s a right way to do it and...