The Single Tree Hammock Setup
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2011
- Always the same, perfect place but no suitable trees for a hammock setup. well here is a demonstration on how to set up a hammock with only one tree.
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Having another tool (i.e. idea) in your hammock 'toolbox' is always a good thing. Thanks for sharing.
Cool. I had a hard time believing that it wouldn't just fall over until I thought it through. The tension in the rope (when it goes from side to side) always pulls you back to center. Thanks!
I have tried. It works. 2 nights in hammock with only one tree. Thanks for the tutorial.
Well done! I used my Hammock like a bivy but never thought it could hang just from one tree! Well explained!
If people are really worried about stability, you could easily add a third rope from the pole to the anchor log, creating a big triangle.
fromkentucky - I agree, there was more than enough rope to set up two separate lines between the pole and the fallen tree. I understand that it can be done with one line, but why invite Murphy into your campsite? just as hard as finding a second tree is finding something that is solid enough to anchor to. Seriously if i only had one tree I would just rig the tarp in a diamond shelter and sleep on the ground for one night.
Valuable tip.
I would never think that would work,but you put it to the test,super great job.
Greg.
Very Very impressive Now I don't ever have to worry about hammock camping ever again !!! great vid.
Ya this is a great example of some principles of physics being demonstrated. Beds in some sailing ships and the suspension systems for some circus performers acts use similar setups. But you sir also got all the knots to work! Good one Peter.
Funny thing happened this weekend: went camping and found a spot which was sparsely covered with trees. No two trees close enough to rig a hammock. I ened up in the tent with my friend. Completely forgot about this video which would have worked splendidly, as there were several fallen trees I could have used for the post/pole half of the hammock. I'll certainly remember for next time! And thank you for the great idea and video, varavild!
This is really informative, useful, and was entertaining to watch! Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.
WOW at first i was like ehhh its ok its gonna prob fall over.....but when you actually demonstrated a "fake wind" i was pretty blown away today i grew a new wrinkle in my brain thanks to you.......thanks for the lesson
This guy deserves a thumbs up.
Very interesting Peter.
I often find the perfect campsite but the trees are too close or too far apart!Now I know how to take advantage of the perfect spot.Thanks to you!
All the best
Hej
Sandy
Well done, Peter! Great idea!
Just getting interested in having a go at a hammock but the vids I've seen were from U.S Canada. Had concerns about our types of trees in Oz. You just provided the answer. Thanks.
Very interesting. Great ingenuity and a handy video. Thanks for spending The time to producing it! Andy
I like to plant a tree and simply come back in 10 years.
That set up can come in handy. Thank you for showing it!
Very interesting. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn't have believed it.
Thanks! Its a cool setup to do. Good luck!
Crazy! I have one tree in my backyard and a big wooden pole. I always wanted to try this method you teach but didn't know if it would work. Now that I see it works, I'm going to setup my hammock in my backyard. Thanks for the info video man! Subbed ya!
Thanks! That is a Gerber Gator Jr. I Modified it though by welding in the saw so it has a bit more mass to it and is now great for batonning too. Take care!
That was good, Vara, I really need to learn the trucker's hitch! Thanks. Oh, greetings from Puerto Rico!
Excellent video, Well done. I guess I'll have to work on my knots. Maybe you will demonstrate that sometime soon for us tenderfoots..
Outstanding!!! Great tip. I'm going to try that next time I go hiking.
i just had to try your set up today, worked great. thanks brother.
--------------billy joe
Hi Peter this is a great demo, really neat, and well executed. simple and very effective knots! thats coming from a rock climber! keep up the good work, liking the videos
I was wondering how you would pitch the hammock.
Very impressive, out -of -the -box solution. Great video.
OH MY GOSH! This BLEW MY MIND! seriously thank you so much im going to do this!
Thanks! I am from Sweden. Take care my friend!
You are very welcome Andy! Thanks.
Gr8 idea, love the tarp set up also
Great demo thanks for sharing
Thanks! You will see it works great. Good luck!
You are welcome! Happy Holidays!
i have not been in the situation where i have needed to do that but i will try your setup a few times to see how it works just in case the situation arrises someday , good video it looks pretty affective
Awesome! I'm heading out with my Hennessy next weekend and this was a very useful video! Thank you kindly :)
Very nice video great idea! I needed this because two good trees are lot harder to find here as well! Liked & subbed you!!
That is really impressive.
Thank you. The same principle can be used in many applications. Like for instance when you have one corner of your tarp not lining up with a tree. Just the tree and a pole standing at an angle. Take care.
That's just great - thanks a lot!
Very nice set up.
You are welcome. Its fun to try!
That is a DD Travel Hammock with a DD Tarp. Very good setup. Alternatives are Hennessy, And Mosquito Jungle Hammock from Tom Claytor. I use the Claytor too and it too is great.
Great system. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! Yeah the truckers hitch is a very useful knot. Tae care!
Peter
A very well used knot in my case. Thanks!
Very interesting :) If I was to try this, and had the cordage, for my own piece of mind I would have to add a couple guy lines to that support pole to keep it upright. im sure you are correct it wont fall but that's just too wobbly for my taste.
Cool deal, I will remember this setup in the future.
Great skills. Thank You for sharing it.
Thank you for your support!
Nice work buddy
Well done!
Great video friend! Thanks
Thank you for this video. I love you videos.
Thanks! Wonderful technique.
Thank you! Stay safe.
Well, I hope you do as it's a lovely way to camp. Thanks and take care!
Very cool Bro! Now thats some good working with what you have! Who needs two trees?
Thank you! Take care.
Very useful information, thank you
I Always wanted to try that setup, Now you have given me the Confidence to do so. .Thank you! (I have Sub.d you) .Tony.
Nice set up.
You are welcome! Thanks!
Thanks for the tip. Very useful.
Tack för tipset. Väldigt användbart.
Bo
Thanks. Hope it worked out my friend.
nice work!
Great vid!
Ha Ha. It's a weird thing to do but it works like a charm. Even if you have two trees you can use this if they are too far appart. All the best!
@ekhaat Glad you tried it. Doing is believing. Thank my friend.
thanks for sharing :) nice hammock
Superb...Thanks for posting. Never tried this, but will soon. Cheers ;-))
You are very welcome my friend!
@Ggreenvideos Thanks Rich, glad you liked it.
Excellent ! Thanks
really neat!
Most impressive!
Very clever!
Thanks you are welcome!
@busycando Thanks Greg. It works pretty good actually.Much more stable than you would think.
I suggest you try it ;-) It can only fall over if the hammock would be long enough so the pole can pivot all the way to the ground. As long as a triangle is maintained it just can't fall over.
Glad you liked it! Stay safe!
Right on!
@steintanz Thanks Tim, glad you liked it.
THank you , i was thinking to myself a few days ago what if i cant find two trees? Is a hamock what i want and yes it is! Great channel!
Sure but i wanted that spot! :-) Bit of artistic license as we have so many trees. The technique is not only for just one tree it is also great if you have two but they are to far apart. The Travel hammock is great and I have been using it for ages. It is our best selling hammock too. Yes it is the 3m x 3m DD Tarp.
You are very welcome!
Good drills!
Well done.
Yup!, Thank you!
@phreshayr Thanks, glad you liked it.
An engineering marvel!
Neat trick, I never thought of that,
Sorry, i am not sure I understand your comment. It has been quite a while since i made this film :-). Thank you for watching.
Thanks!
Siberian hitch. I'll look that up. Nice video, thx.
Very cool,from Indianapolis.
I like it!!🙂
Thanks! I guess it worked! Take brother!
You are welcome my friend!