Thanks for making this video, Crocket! This one was obviously a LOT of work. When you scrambled through those fallen trees all I could think was, "He's gotta go back for that camera. Then go through those trees a third time."
Interesting, I like to go horizontal to the mountain with my back to the pine tree for what I think is a full field of view. Tree's don't always cooperate. LOL I got to get up there. SOON! After getting lost more than ounce. I developed the habit of looking back more often so it appears familar if I want to get out the same way I went in. Great get a way sir.
Excellent production quality as usual Crockett! Real professional looking stuff! I really like the area you're in there; aspen is so nice and clean to work with eh? ...Doesn't burn real well unfortunately, unless dried. Can't wait for part 2!
***** I had to put a Thumbnail folk would want to click.. If I did a channel update no one would watch..LOL It was my way of saying thanks to all the folks that have supported the channel.
Small recommendation: Put up the money for the Eno Atlas Straps. They are so nice and fast to get the hammock up. They roll up tight and have a little cord lock bag just like the hammock. I love them. I used poly straps like those for a long time but now that I got the Atlas straps, I'll never go back. Love the scenery! I'm jealous.
***** I own the Atlas Straps and do use them. They are indeed simple and really fast to use, however, they do weigh slightly more than a common poly strap. For that weight reason alone, I will experiment my next hammock set up with the common poly strap similar to what you show in this video. Thanks for showing the hitch used for the hammock set up. A little bush ingenuity is worth a lot and can work greatly in one's favor should a situation turn into a potential disaster.
Awesome video as always....you rock. I remember commenting about a year ago asking If you ever used a hammock, and related how I loved mine, now look at you.
Dude you're killing me. Weather has not cooperated in my neck of the woods, so haven't been able to get out. We've had abnormally large amounts of rain and flooding, so I'm stuck indoors and have severe cabin fever. I guess that just means I'll have some catching up to do in the fall which is my favorite time to camp anyway. My 2 oldest sons now have ENO Doublenests, and my oldest daughter wants one for her birthday. We'll be hitting the trail after her birthday in September for some hammock camping. Thanks for the inspiration. Looking forward to Part 2.
johnnyr612028 That sucks. jSorry to hear it's kept you down and out. We've been getting hit hard too. I was pretty lucky to hit a window where all it did was sprinkle.
These are my favorite videos of yours for sure, I imagine they are your favorite to film as well. What part of Utah do you typically do you backpacking? I'm due for an overnight adventure soon. Maybe my next filmed trip I'll do a hammock setup... -Andy
One thing I never really considered concerning hammock camping, is the advantage of not needing level ground. Seems that could open up quite a bit of possibilities in unusual sites.
Gun Sense (drmaudio) There have been so many spots I have found but there just wasn't enough room with all the debris on the ground. Even for a small tent. The hammocks have really made a difference with that aspect as well as what you have mentioned already in regard to level ground.
Thanks Crocket! You made me laugh when you crossed that stream. Dude, the quality of your videos has reached crazy status these days. The work that you put into them shows and you're just a great dude, to top it off. P.S. Remind me not to click on a part 1 Crocket video unless part 2 is already posted. It's going to drive me nuts waiting for the next piece. Maybe tomorrow! :)
Patriot36 LOL thanks man. I actually toned down the editing in part 2 and espicially part three. Typically multi parters don't due so well. I like the editing part of it. The creative aspect is fun to me. That said, we've got a lot going on at the house right now and I'm trying to allocate more time to the house projects.
Really enjoy your Thought-process in your hiking outdoor videos...thank you "Thumbs up!!" hope you show some plant uses/medicinal and foods in your vids. Cheers ;-)
I've never tried it...but have always seen people cut a toggle to secure the marlin spike knot. Can you not just hook the carabiner through the toggle loop, and forego the toggle altogether?
I'm looking for places to practice bushcraft. I am new to it and had tons of trouble finding a good location to practice. Can you recommend any places?
Can you tell us WHERE in the Uinta Mountains you are at? I think it is just stunning country and so so beautiful but there are 40,000 stunningly beautiful spots in those mountains. Where are those two snow-covered peaks at minute 6:56 in this video for instance? Are you trying to keep these areas all to yourself or something? Kinda like the guy who has an awesome spot at which to hunt deer every year and he won't say a word, not one, about where he goes? C'Mon! Tell us where you are at please.
***** That makes a lot of sense. There's a guy here in the Ozarks region that makes wonderfully detailed topo maps of the most popular trails. He sells them at a local backpacking store and several of the ranger stations. He makes the trail maps from his own GPS data, but I always wonder where he gets the detailed maps to begin with.
The Social Regressive *****: Online I like using www.hillmap.com/ for planning, usually paired with google maps. Once you know what specific areas you want, the US Geological Survey (www.usgs.gov/pubprod/) can provide very detailed downloadable and print-to-order maps. Downloads are often free and the printing is reasonable. I used this combination to plan a recent off-trail backpacking trip in Big Bend National Park and it worked great.
Current Adventure Oh my gosh. I could hug you right now. Those links you provided are EXACTLY what I've been looking for. The USGS and USFS maps are bloody perfect.
Current Adventure How was the Big Bend trip? I went there once about eight years ago, but we stayed on the trails. You must have seen some awesome stuff.
Great video - I look forward to the next one. Quick question: what shoes do you take off-trail? I know you are a proponent of ultralight shoes but I also practically destroyed a pair of trail shoes backpacking off-trail in Big Bend, so I was curious about your experience. (specifically, I found the rand of the Keen Voyageurs to be insufficient: the desert shredded them in ~12 mi)
Current Adventure For that reason I wear a good sturdy pair of boots. Right now I'm using Solomon brand. Can't remember the exact model. I got them on a $100 sale. That's normally what I will do is when needed, I will keep an eye out for great deals.
That makes sense. I used a great pair of Merrell's for a long time -- wore through the tread before anything else broke. I wanted to replace them with a lighter shoe and it worked great in every other respect -- just not as resistant to abuse as I need. Thanks for your input.
Do you find that the Maxpedition Falcon 2 is too small of a bag for an overnight trip ? Once its all loaded and with the water bladder I find my Falcon 2 not too comfortable in the back
TheMaddman187 For an overnight I find it just fine. I to have a dump pouch on the side that gives me a little extra capacity as well as the ribz front pack that also helps with capacity.
You think you could do a video about your DIY suspension system and how you set it up? No need to get out and do it, just an explanation. Thanks, keep up the great work brother.
Hey man I love your content! I'm starting a youtube channel similar to yours and would like to know if you have ever gotten in trouble or had some type of warning for creating a camp fire in a non STATE designated area. HOPE NOT, thanks for your answer.
Video is super clear now... If you had a small drone it would save a ton of backtracking for trail footage. Just find a drone company for T and E... ;)))
YEAH MAN! I didn't think you were going to get out of the hammock there for a minute : ) I can't remember if we talked about this or not, but I do the same cutting my toggles (marlin spike hitch) and I hang a whoopie sling over it. Like you I ditched the biners that came with my eno. I actually did away with the black cord too. I left it in place, tied a whoopie on, then pulled it through. It's a simple set up, hammock with a whoopie on each end. I doubled the whoopie through twice on each end for more strength. Been using that way for years, no issues and saves a little weight. I did a little vid on it if you want to see it. ua-cam.com/video/o_q8b_3ppoE/v-deo.html Here we go to part 2!
Thanks for making this video, Crocket! This one was obviously a LOT of work. When you scrambled through those fallen trees all I could think was, "He's gotta go back for that camera. Then go through those trees a third time."
Interesting, I like to go horizontal to the mountain with my back to the pine tree for what I think is a full field of view. Tree's don't always cooperate. LOL I got to get up there. SOON! After getting lost more than ounce. I developed the habit of looking back more often so it appears familar if I want to get out the same way I went in. Great get a way sir.
TheEZGZ that is a great idea that many people forget to do.
Excellent production quality as usual Crockett! Real professional looking stuff! I really like the area you're in there; aspen is so nice and clean to work with eh? ...Doesn't burn real well unfortunately, unless dried. Can't wait for part 2!
Weiderfan aspen is nice to work with. Splits very easy. Wish it were more like birch bark with the oils though.
Absolutely! Seems to hold a lot of moisture too.
Awesome video as always. Looking forward to the next part!
I love your video's! It's like watching Nat Geo great looking country! Thanks so much for sharing.
***** Thanks for watching. Your last video title had me concerned ; )
***** I had to put a Thumbnail folk would want to click.. If I did a channel update no one would watch..LOL It was my way of saying thanks to all the folks that have supported the channel.
What beautiful country! Very envious!!
Looks like an awesome trip.
***** wish I could get more of them in.
Small recommendation: Put up the money for the Eno Atlas Straps. They are so nice and fast to get the hammock up. They roll up tight and have a little cord lock bag just like the hammock. I love them. I used poly straps like those for a long time but now that I got the Atlas straps, I'll never go back. Love the scenery! I'm jealous.
Will have to take a look. Thanks for the heads up.
***** I own the Atlas Straps and do use them. They are indeed simple and really fast to use, however, they do weigh slightly more than a common poly strap. For that weight reason alone, I will experiment my next hammock set up with the common poly strap similar to what you show in this video. Thanks for showing the hitch used for the hammock set up. A little bush ingenuity is worth a lot and can work greatly in one's favor should a situation turn into a potential disaster.
Great vid and awesome views!
I don't understand why these vids don't get more views...keep at 'em Cr0cket. Consistently entertained
Nice vid; lots of fun to watch. It's hard to find a flat spot around there!
Fun video. I was waiting for a bigfoot sighting in the background. Ha!
Awesome video! Thank you for taking us along.
Beautiful place for backpacking! Gave your vid a like.
Guns Gear & Fitness Appreciate that.
Awesome video as always....you rock. I remember commenting about a year ago asking If you ever used a hammock, and related how I loved mine, now look at you.
Robert Burk They are so great. I don't think I can go back to a tent.
Me neither
I agree , Great Videos My Friend
Dude you're killing me. Weather has not cooperated in my neck of the woods, so haven't been able to get out. We've had abnormally large amounts of rain and flooding, so I'm stuck indoors and have severe cabin fever. I guess that just means I'll have some catching up to do in the fall which is my favorite time to camp anyway. My 2 oldest sons now have ENO Doublenests, and my oldest daughter wants one for her birthday. We'll be hitting the trail after her birthday in September for some hammock camping. Thanks for the inspiration. Looking forward to Part 2.
johnnyr612028 That sucks. jSorry to hear it's kept you down and out. We've been getting hit hard too. I was pretty lucky to hit a window where all it did was sprinkle.
Man that is so much fun!
loved the video man and the music. Can't wait for pt 2. I'm still trying to play with my GoPro but it looks like you have it all figured out : )
Great video. Setting the map into reference on a regular base is very important. Cheers, Marc
These are my favorite videos of yours for sure, I imagine they are your favorite to film as well. What part of Utah do you typically do you backpacking?
I'm due for an overnight adventure soon. Maybe my next filmed trip I'll do a hammock setup...
-Andy
What a great trip! Looking forward to pt 2.
yessss! a backpacking video! Can't wait for part 2!
Great video, thanks for the entertainment.
+nealkinevil thanks for watching.
One thing I never really considered concerning hammock camping, is the advantage of not needing level ground. Seems that could open up quite a bit of possibilities in unusual sites.
Gun Sense (drmaudio) There have been so many spots I have found but there just wasn't enough room with all the debris on the ground. Even for a small tent. The hammocks have really made a difference with that aspect as well as what you have mentioned already in regard to level ground.
***** Very cool. I am going to have to take a second look at that.
Thanks Crocket! You made me laugh when you crossed that stream. Dude, the quality of your videos has reached crazy status these days. The work that you put into them shows and you're just a great dude, to top it off.
P.S. Remind me not to click on a part 1 Crocket video unless part 2 is already posted. It's going to drive me nuts waiting for the next piece. Maybe tomorrow! :)
Patriot36 LOL thanks man. I actually toned down the editing in part 2 and espicially part three. Typically multi parters don't due so well. I like the editing part of it. The creative aspect is fun to me. That said, we've got a lot going on at the house right now and I'm trying to allocate more time to the house projects.
Thought you were gonna doze off. I could feel the relaxation of getting in that hammock.
s0nnyburnett I thought about cutting that part out. but wanted to show those things are just so comfortable.
Really enjoy your Thought-process in your hiking outdoor videos...thank you "Thumbs up!!" hope you show some plant uses/medicinal and foods in your vids.
Cheers ;-)
Thanks brother. I've thought about doing some backpacking cooking stuff.
***** that sounds like a gr8 idea!
***** Cooking with Cr0cket20! love it!
I've never tried it...but have always seen people cut a toggle to secure the marlin spike knot. Can you not just hook the carabiner through the toggle loop, and forego the toggle altogether?
I'm looking for places to practice bushcraft. I am new to it and had tons of trouble finding a good location to practice. Can you recommend any places?
Damn bro.. that looked like an awesome trip!!
Thanks for the video
Eat Carbs Was a lot of fun. Especially the deer and how close they got to the hammock. Coming up in the next vid.
Awesome vid and without all the Yappin from a Nuttin.
Can you tell us WHERE in the Uinta Mountains you are at? I think it is just stunning country and so so beautiful but there are 40,000 stunningly beautiful spots in those mountains. Where are those two snow-covered peaks at minute 6:56 in this video for instance? Are you trying to keep these areas all to yourself or something? Kinda like the guy who has an awesome spot at which to hunt deer every year and he won't say a word, not one, about where he goes? C'Mon! Tell us where you are at please.
Where did you get your topo maps? Google Maps topography is pretty basic; I'm always wanting more height resolution.
Google is just where I get ideas on where to go. Most maps I pick up for trail use at rei.
*****
That makes a lot of sense. There's a guy here in the Ozarks region that makes wonderfully detailed topo maps of the most popular trails. He sells them at a local backpacking store and several of the ranger stations. He makes the trail maps from his own GPS data, but I always wonder where he gets the detailed maps to begin with.
The Social Regressive *****: Online I like using www.hillmap.com/ for planning, usually paired with google maps. Once you know what specific areas you want, the US Geological Survey (www.usgs.gov/pubprod/) can provide very detailed downloadable and print-to-order maps. Downloads are often free and the printing is reasonable. I used this combination to plan a recent off-trail backpacking trip in Big Bend National Park and it worked great.
Current Adventure
Oh my gosh. I could hug you right now. Those links you provided are EXACTLY what I've been looking for. The USGS and USFS maps are bloody perfect.
Current Adventure
How was the Big Bend trip? I went there once about eight years ago, but we stayed on the trails. You must have seen some awesome stuff.
I saw the moose scat and instantly thought "Oh look! somebody dropped a whole box of Cadbury chocolate Easter eggs!"
panzerabwerkanone That would be a mistake you only made once ; )
Great video - I look forward to the next one. Quick question: what shoes do you take off-trail? I know you are a proponent of ultralight shoes but I also practically destroyed a pair of trail shoes backpacking off-trail in Big Bend, so I was curious about your experience. (specifically, I found the rand of the Keen Voyageurs to be insufficient: the desert shredded them in ~12 mi)
Current Adventure For that reason I wear a good sturdy pair of boots. Right now I'm using Solomon brand. Can't remember the exact model. I got them on a $100 sale. That's normally what I will do is when needed, I will keep an eye out for great deals.
That makes sense. I used a great pair of Merrell's for a long time -- wore through the tread before anything else broke. I wanted to replace them with a lighter shoe and it worked great in every other respect -- just not as resistant to abuse as I need. Thanks for your input.
Ah the Rockies, aspen, pine, clear streams, and uneven ground. That's where hammocks come in.
You run with a SAT phone or do you cell service there? or neither?
I noticed your boots. What brand? Salomon? Do you like them? If not, can you recommend better ones?
Gary Horn Salomon yes. I just got these this season. So far I love them. They replaced my other boots that I had for years that finally gave out.
I see a pair of Salomon Quest boots. I love mine. Essential piece of gear.
christian seely been very happy with mine too.
Is that in utah?
You didn't say what program you were discussing, or I missed it.
Glad to some hiking/camp setup videos again.
MrWilcox you and me both my friend.
i felt like a t rex was about to step over your camp
What pack is that? Badlands?
christian seely badlands sacrifice.
Man, Crocket, when is part 2 dropping?
Lance Roark Tomorrow. Bumped it up in the release date.
You're awesome! Thanks man! Thanks for the response too!
Awesome!
What pack do u use ?
TheMaddman187 Kelty redwing 3100, maxpedition falcon 2, kelty coyote, and in this vid is a Badlands Sacrifice. Much of it depends on trip.
Do you find that the Maxpedition Falcon 2 is too small of a bag for an overnight trip ? Once its all loaded and with the water bladder I find my Falcon 2 not too comfortable in the back
TheMaddman187 For an overnight I find it just fine. I to have a dump pouch on the side that gives me a little extra capacity as well as the ribz front pack that also helps with capacity.
You think you could do a video about your DIY suspension system and how you set it up? No need to get out and do it, just an explanation. Thanks, keep up the great work brother.
***** I'm heading out in a few and can certainly film that.
1:56 had to go back and get the camera haha
Hey man I love your content! I'm starting a youtube channel similar to yours and would like to know if you have ever gotten in trouble or had some type of warning for creating a camp fire in a non STATE designated area. HOPE NOT, thanks for your answer.
No. I just follow any restrictions or guidelines set in place and it has never been a problem. Good luck with your channel.
Video is super clear now... If you had a small drone it would save a ton of backtracking for trail footage. Just find a drone company for T and E... ;)))
Mostly humble 1 would love that. A lot of logistics involved though with carrying something that big.
Next time you and Nutn can use his. ;))
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What size is your ribzwear.
jman113 regular
6:27 That's what he said.
YEAH MAN! I didn't think you were going to get out of the hammock there for a minute : )
I can't remember if we talked about this or not, but I do the same cutting my toggles (marlin spike hitch) and I hang a whoopie sling over it. Like you I ditched the biners that came with my eno. I actually did away with the black cord too. I left it in place, tied a whoopie on, then pulled it through. It's a simple set up, hammock with a whoopie on each end. I doubled the whoopie through twice on each end for more strength. Been using that way for years, no issues and saves a little weight.
I did a little vid on it if you want to see it.
ua-cam.com/video/o_q8b_3ppoE/v-deo.html
Here we go to part 2!
Enjoyed your videos , check us out we are in the Smokey Mountains TN.
+Roger Lamb Thanks Roger. Never been to the Smokey Mountains but the pics I've seen are gorgeous.
What hat are you wearing?