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What an abundance of beautiful wildflowers with vistas for days! Thank you both for sharing!

Thank you :)

Here in Florida I stared out in the late 50's with my dad's old army bag and a U.S. Army Jungle hammock. As a kid packing was simple , toss everything in the bag and go. Later in life I pack about the same as you but here in Florida. I forget the under quilt and use a self inflating Therm-a-rest mummy style ( full length ) pad. In the hammock it is 1/2 to 3/4 inflated so it conforms to my body and the hammock. One thing always done , the rain fly is in snake skins and in the front pocket of the pack. Simple reason , 1st thing out and hung and then the last thing taken down and packed. That never changes , the same way every time , sun shade or rain protection for everything depending on the weather.

You've given me some great info in the past, and I'm stoked to start this same trip next week (except we will start at the tram). Do you mind sharing the pin drop for the North Fork camping zone. If your friend would rather you not, no worries. I've heard the best sites are on the upper end of the zone, curious as to your thoughts.

What was the road like on the way in? Last year it looked rough and this year I’m driving with a low clearance car. Do you think it’s accessible?

What size is that zpacks pillow? Looks like a medium?

Excellent video

My hips can't handle sleeping on the ground too well. I can for sure but boy do I feel it next day, hammock definitely isn't perfect but I don't wake up in pain so that's always a plus, being out in the north Appalachians definitely helps, have no shortage of trees out here

Interesting setup.

How the doggo sleep?

I see a nice sigm for Ouray.... my nephew a local artist and brother in law live there

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Beautiful wildflowers in breathtaking Colorado scenery. It is a nice campsite and that little tent set up is intriguing! It sort of looks like a suspended flying saucer. Thank you for sharing a good family getaway with all of us!

Great video and content, glad i didnt have my earbuds while watching, yikes on the ectra bag

Have you tried the Amok hammock?

I use a flat lay hammock…. I find the weights don’t vary much with any hammock that has an attached bug net….and most spreader bars are only slightly above half a pound…..I typically carry 20lbs in my pack, so 2 lbs isn’t a big deal for me…..but to cut down on other weights, I utilize a emergency blanket that I made minor mods to for an under quilt, an emergency sleeping bag in conjunction with a super ultralight 3 season sleeping bag and a modified emergency blanket as my rainfly that I can also use to enclose me in my hammock for added warmth in 30-40 degree temps

Great job guys. 🎉

Great video, looking forward to the rest of the series, and great discussion in the comments. I agree with all your points. The main reason I do hammocks is the comfort, hands down, but I would add that in general hammocking is a hobby in itself, whereas tenting not so much. Hangers have an intimate relationship with their hammocks, and tenters use tents because it's the default camping shelter of all time. They're priority is not sleeping in the tent but rather the whole nature experience. Many tenters I know would easily switch their tents for a hut, or a bunk bed if available, whereas avid hangers, even if given the chance to sleep indoors, would very seldom give up the comfort of their hammocks to share a hut or a room with potential snorers and farters. Finding suitable trees is relatively easy in most areas, a bit more challenging in some, and impossible in very few. The one-pole stands are changing the name of the game for hammock campers. Now you have the option of taking a "transformer" trekking pole and use it as a hammock stand. That means you really only need to find one tree to rig your hammock. I have the Tensa Solo, and the Trekking Treez, and it's amazing the world of opportunities that they've opened for me.

Great video! One of our favorite hikes as well. My family hiked it on June 7, 2023. Here’s my son’s video of our hike. ua-cam.com/video/lFwzARdzrLg/v-deo.htmlsi=EA7u_UpL2Hv5k8PY

Good content! Just to play 'devil's advocate' here (and from a usual tenter's PoV, as I have yet to camp with my hammock), some counterpoints: 1) if you're only going to be camping in established camp sites (ie, not the back country), finding flat ground isn't so difficult, and frankly you're more likely to find nice flat ground than 2 appropriately-sized trees at the right distance apart (again, in established camp sites) 2) gear protection; in most tents you'll have enough space to keep your gear inside; that's just not really an option for hammocks. 3) packing weight/volume; typically, a full hammock-camping setup (hammock, tarp, suspension system, sleeping system w/ possible under quilt) will weigh more, and take up more packing space, than a back-packing tent (and sleeping system).

I totally get what you’re saying about the hard making it great. Last fall doctors told me I was heading for hip replacement surgery. I have always been very active and the news was devastating to me. The Lord told me on December 20, 2023 that He was going to heal me and I would hike the CT to bring Him glory. I’ve been training and strengthening my legs this year. August 21st I start hiking Segment 15 at Monarch Pass and plan to meet my wife in Durango on Sept 6th. Thank you for sharing your videos. I have never through hiked before and they have been helpful in my planning for what lies ahead.

and limits where u can go. no above treeline, no pratie or dessert, and so on.

Just did my hammock backpacking trip and it was both awesome and terrifying at the same time… it was soooo much more comfortable than lying on the ground but I just felt so much more exposed. It really hindered my ability to calm my mind to allow myself a good nights rest. A tent, tho not much safer, really allows for better peace of mind. That’s the main thing I noticed between the 2

My number one reason is simple , been doing it for over 60 years. 2nd would be comfort. Then there is a very , very long list of positive reasons that could follow. Most can be summed up to simple easier and better in all ways. Here in Florida with the heat , humidity , bugs and critters it's a lot better up off the ground with 360 ventilation. Around here tents are sweat boxes.

I never even considered a tent when I first started backpacking. To me, a hammock was a no brainer. I’ve found that finding a place to hang a hammock is way easier than finding where to pitch a tent. Maybe because I’d be more picky about a tent site? It would have to be flat, no rocks, no drainage issue (or lack thereof), so many things to consider. Hammock? No widow makers and two trees - that’s it. To me it doesn’t even matter if the ground is level or not, rocks below (not too big!), etc. I hike with a dog, he’s small, so having him in the hammock is no issue. Because he is in the hammock with me, I use a foam pad, which also means I can go to ground if needed (and I have), so in a shelter, or under my tarp - doesn’t matter. It’s all I need in summer, and since it’s on the outside of my pack, it’s great for any breaks during the day. I love being able to sit in my hammock and relax, no matter what the weather. A piece of house wrap (I use about 3’x4’), a few rocks on the corners, works great as a ground cloth, so no worries about wet ground below me when getting in or out of the hammock. I sleep like a rock in my hammock. Better than I do in the bed in my camper. The real bonus is clear beautiful nights, no tarp, just the bug net between me and the sky.

I think the reason people like tents is that they can pitch them really quick. I'm a hammock camper and it doesn't take me that long to set up my system, but I can pitch my tent in 3-5 minutes. I'll gladly take the longer set up time for a hammock. The trade off is a no brainer for me. Better sleep, stay dry while setting up, no dirt/mud to deal with, no squating/crawling to get in and out. If it's raining, i can pull my hammock to one side and have a massive area under my tarp to sit up and do whatever. I only hike areas that have trees, so this isn't a problem for me. Each his own and hike on!

Until you find yourself in an area with no trees. A tent will work just about anywhere there is solid ground.

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What you describe is what I’ve experienced with my hammocks. One thing I would point out is if there are no trees to hang a hammock from , which seriously one should do some research on the area you’re going to be hiking, a hammock can be pitched on the ground with the rain fly over it using a guy line and two trekking poles or other supports. In effect that arrangement is a tent and I wouldn’t recommend the reverse; flying a tent to make it a hammock.

Awesome video series, thanks for taking the extra time to record, edit and post! My daughter and I will be doing just about the same trip in October of 2024. We're staying 2 nights in Bright Angel. I'm wondering about room in the campgrounds. Is your tent the Duplex 2P? If not, do you know the footprint size?

Actually I like my hammock more than my bed.

Very useful video, thank you

Looks like a great hiking trip being enjoyed by all including Sherpa! I now see why you explained in her packing video that you put everything in waterproof bags, because she enjoyed walking in the creek on this video. Beautiful area and thank you for sharing!

What bag and size is your ditty bag?

Where does youre dog sleep?

Thank you for sharing about the Zenbivy system. It appears to be the best of all worlds!

That ZenBivy setup is nice. Thanks for that info. Going from warm FL to cooler NC, I've been wondering how I will change things up in the cooler climates.

Hi , great presentation, can you please let me know about the tent in this video, i am planning GC backpacking in November.

What a great dog Sherpa is! I love her hiking/camping equipment, and everything appears to fit perfectly. Looking forward to your next trip to see her with it in action!

Great video of a classic hike. I've done this exact hike twice and will do it a third time soon. The only change this time is to schedule a zero day at Phantom Ranch. An extra day at the bottom for local hikes or simply enjoying the place while recovering from 2 days of descending before beginning the climb out. I see many people asking about scheduling all the other events that will surround a GC Rim to Rim hike, lodging before and after or meals at PR. The answer is immediately after you get the permit for the hike. Like the next second after you see your permit in your inbox! North Rim lodging - I enjoy the cabins on the rim in the park. Meals at PR, including the EARLY breakfast seating on your departure day. Lodging on the South Rim when you summit - Maswik Lodge is walkable from the Bright Angel Trailhead. And finally, consider making dinner reservations the night you get to the South Rim, or you may be left searching for a food court without a line.

Thank you for this video. Linville is spectacular wilderness area and with conditions as in this video, it's doable for beginners. But alas... it should be noted how difficult this loop is for beginners and that water sources near Shortoff Mtn are dried up during this year's (2024) hot, dry summer. I learned that the hard way and had to make the descent to the river in a mad dash after running out of water. I learned the hard way to take serious the "hard" ranking for this trail. I'm ok but very sore, had a heat exhaustion scare, and had to abort the loop at the river where I got eaten up by chiggers.... be more prepared than I was!

I've always been a ground sleeper and I have a good mattress (Nemo Tensor) but, like you, I always wake up, if I sleep at all, with sore hips and shoulders. I'm going on my first hammock camping tomorrow so this video is very timely for me. I appreciate all your advice.

It took me a while to be able to really get dialed in on my hammock hang. I can sleep diagonally in my eno double nest and be perfectly comfortable all night. The biggest win I had this year was upgrading to an underquilt and top quilt. I’ve taken it into pretty low temps. And my new tarp has much better coverage and doors. Big game changer. Blocks wind and rain so much better.

I take a small inflatable pillow for under the knees but putting the next day's clothes there is genius

Thank you for sharing this with us. My white golden Zelda is going to love this solution

I've got a pair of the DW beetle-buckle 15ft straps but they seem pretty heavy, definitely interested in checking out those dynaglide daisy chains. I'm going to test out 1strap+1dasiychain as a suspension system to see if I can get a mix of ease of clipping extra stuff on the chain and the infinite adjustment on one end.

Saw your other comment about making your own DESS, just wanted to point out the Dream-Hammock offer some pretty substantially larger DESSes than DW.

What time of year was this hike? Thanks for posting, good stuff

Delicate Arch was well worth the early rising, and thank you for the tips about going early for parking and less sun exposure! Then, the different perspectives of the long arches on the Devil's Garden trail was stunning! What a gorgeous day of hiking in the Southwest with a nice campsite waiting at the end. This time of year, some overcast skies does help in exposed areas for sure. Thanks to Nancy and you for sharing with us!

Is a bear canister required in this area?