I'm a stomach sleeper at home and yeah it's not happening in a hammock. That being said, I get some good sleep in my hammock, whether on my my back or on my side. I do move around a bit during the night, but I actually wake up less stiff in my hammock.
I've not seen any of your content before but this was a great video. I'm a side sleeper, I'm also 6'6 and 108kg. Just moved from a standard 2.7 metre long and 1.4 thin DD frontline to a massive 3.2 metre long and 1.8 metre wide American style hammock and the difference is absolutely astounding. Full diagonal lay, structural ridgeline, whoopie slings. I'm in heaven!
I am 5 foot 10, and have slept on my side in the warbonnet XLC quite succesfully, which I love because at home I just can't fall asleep lying on my back. Sleeping on my back is more comfortable though, I have lower back issues right where the spine meets the hip, and I found I had to really pull up my knees to avoid any tension in that area. It works. Something that's worth noting. If you use a partial underquilt switching from lying on your back to a sidelay (and visa versa) can press you to retension the underquilt a bit. Now that I think of it, that is another reason I tend to pull up my knees when sidesleeping. I get a lot of gaps if I don't.
I sleep in a hammock in my bed room instead of a bed, and sleep on my stomach, and side, my hammock has sheets & blankets, so i find it easier using my bar hammock
I got the ENO full setup w/ straps, tarp and bug net on sale. I just tried the side sleeping with a similar thermorest pad and I'm 5'9". I can confirm everything you just pointed out as fact lol. The pad is too long for the ENO and pretty much forces you to sleep on your back. It was still pretty cozy, but after doing serious miles I can envision some hip or knee pain. Great video though, listen to this guy people!
I use a Walmart epic blue hammock. And everything you shown holds true no matter what hammock you use. It's a learned skill. And you learn by doing. Keep what works and toss what doesn't. For me, I don't need the sleeping pads or under quilts, one blanket does fine. Folded in half, acts as a thermal layer and a cover. Sure everything shifts around while you sleep. Make adjustments.
@@pedroclaro7822 Well, first it is a wool blanket. And depending on the circumstances is how I use it. It's been a sleeping pad, over quilt, under quilt, and even a tarp. As far as cold it gets here... depends on the time of year. Here is northeast Ohio where can all four seasons in the same week. The coldest I camped out was well below zero and that's on the F scale. 0 C is a bit of a joke. Start a fire, brew some coffee, start of a good day.
Quite often it's better to bend your legs like a foetal position and adjust from there because you can still straighten your legs if needed, I'm pretty much a 90% side sleeper and it works so well changing foetal and straight legged side sleeping, changing sides is easy too (underquilt allowing) as long as you literally put your upper half the opposite side then streching the diagonal lay on the hammock out to rotate between foetal and straight legged, also lay with head end higher up on the bannana cureve as long as you're not slipping down # I'mafidget
Excellent video, thanks for the info. I was using my new bigger hammock today for the 1st time and found exactly what you describe. The old smaller one is excellent for spending an afternoon in the sun reading a book but to sleep in it ? ... no way. Precisely as you describe you cannot get the flat lay. In the new larger/longer one today and yes it makes all the difference to lay flat. Interestingly the smaller one is better to lounge in when in a domestic back garden, because it is smaller you feel more open to the view around you ..... ... and it is easier to reach out of it to grab your beer. LOL
I'm 5'6" also and have been using the ENO's and Grand Trunk doubles for years. I just got a camping hammock that is 11' long and can't believe what I have been missing. I'm also a side sleeper but had to learn how to sleep on my side in a longer hammock. I have slept quit comfortably in my Grand Trunk, mostly on one side of the hammock. I learned that I can actually lay on my side with my head and feet in a diagonal lay in the 11' hammock. For those interested in a nice hammock in the $67.00 range contact Sheltowee Hammock. My Grand Trunk was about $100.00 and is only about 9.4 inches long. The Arch Sheltowee hammock doesn't have that triple stitching inside like the Grand Trunk or the ENO. If you notice in the video the extra material above the stitching is useless and really doesn't make the hammock any wider. It just likes to flop in your face. Great and honest video.
Great information! I am a side sleeper but started stomach sleeping on occasion due to painful shoulders, but I would usually wake up with a very painful lower back. I have found that placing a thin pillow under my stomach eliminates the pain allowing good sleep. I don’t own a hammock yet but appreciate it it greatly if anyone has tried this, and if it helps.
Sod having a pad in a hammock, I tried it for a maximum of about 5 seconds and opted out. There's a ton of UA-cam videos on how to make an underquilt. You need to carry more gear to hammock (if you compare to tarping on the floor), so for the trade off, full comfort is the only option !
You are exactly right! I'm 6'4" I have an ENO double nest. I can't sleep on my side. Hopefully I can get a better hammock someday. I have the exact same colors to, great taste my man! lol
Nice video. I can't get use to the pad in my hammock although its great before deciding to spent the money on a UQ. I'm able to side sleep well at 6'4" in my WB Blackbird XLC. My GF has a Hennessy at 5'6" she is able to stomach sleep with no issue.
I do roll around a lot - one side, then the other side and usually I don't wake up to do it. My interest in wanting to find a workeable hammock is the Washington State portion of the PCTs. It's very wet there and plenty of trees. Ideal hammock conditions. Everything on or near the ground just gets saturated.
I really enjoyed your video! This is my 1st time here and I'm impressed by your comfort in front of the camera and you wealth of knowledge. I'm 5'1" and a side sleeper. This gave me hope that I could very comfortably curl up in a hammock and sleep really well. Great job! Thanks!! 😘💜
Great video. I started using a Venture Outdoors green closed cell pad I found at Dick's. It is soft and pliable. I haven't had the pad banana syndrome since. Great representation of the subject man. Thanks
i have completely given up on sleeping pads alltogether in hammocks. An UQ is just so much nicer. Sleeping pad really is an emergency set up, when nothin else is available..
Thanks for the link was very helpful...I did see ur tarp video that was helpful also...just went to enlighten web site and purchased my underquilt went with the 0 degree I live maine and planing some winter trips thanks again love ur videos 😀
Great vid. I have heard that if you're a stomach sleeper, the Amok Draumr hammock is good. I don't know from personal experience though. It's an interesting looking contraption.
I'm 5' 8" and I side sleep in a 10' Dream Hammock Darien just fine. I toss and turn a lot, and while it takes a few minutes to get situated, I've felt rested each morning. Stomach sleeping is not happening.
I was wondering how to set up the hammock between the trees . like how flat tight to get less curve under your body or if setup is better loose like a half moon but lets you stretch diagonally flatter... I like to be as flat as possible on my back... can you give me an idea witch way would be better? I don`t think I can sleep well with my feet above my head level.... I got a double 10ft hammock and I am like 5.7" and will carry a pad , no quilt ...what are your parameters to set up? higher one side than the other? or both ends at same level ?...thanks for your videos!
Check this video out: ua-cam.com/video/CVH98QpnbL4/v-deo.html If you hammock has a ridgeline use that as a guide. Don't pull the hammock so tight that you can't bend the ridgeline a bit with your fingers while in the hammock. But don't leave it too lose where your ridgeline is too slack either.
@@FrozensAdventures I used closed cell pad (Evo - the rubbery one) that had one side rubbery and the other coated with aluminium foil. I cut it in 2 halves, stack one on top of another for bigger insulation. But the best thing is that the rubbery side stops it from moving around in the hammock, whilst the aluminium side allows you to move around on it easily, without repositioning accidentally the pad.
I doubt it, I'd suggest using something a bit heavier like a dollar store sun blocker for a windshield. Can find reflectix had your local hardware store as well.
Great video. Not related to this video, but I can't remember where I saw how to make a ramen bomb. I know you have explained in another video. Wanting to try it out before I hit the trail with it in my food bag. Thanks
+Handyman Adventures take a ramen with flavor packet and add half a packet of instant mashed potatoes. Add 1 3/4 cup of boiling water. Stir. Don't forget the corners if you put it in a ziploc.
So you say that the extra width of the seccond hammock did not help laying straighter? What if you shifted even more diagonal? Wouldnt you take advantage of the extra width, instead of letting it dangle?
I'm a back And side sleeper. Head to the right and feet to the left. Sleep on either side. Mainly my right. I have a double hammock, FIELD AND STREAM. ABOUT 10ft long about 70 wide. 30.00, with nice 10ft tree straps and carribeaners
I do have a question about under quilts...I’d look through your videos and I don’t see a Detailed vid on this or can’t find anyone else vid that show everything..... I am interested in how to hang a under quilt properly on your Hammock . I have purchased about 8 hammocks all low price just trying to see what kind I want ...I really enjoy the comfort of a hammock but I’ve been using a sleeping pad in my Eno not comfortable at all just like you said in this video but because of knee problems I can’t use a tent anymore .so I’ve been thinking about purchasing a under quilt but I’m not sure how to hook them up .I’ve also been looking at the Dutchware Chamaeleon that I’ve seen so many videos for and I really think that might be the one I will go for but could you show a detailed video of how to set up your under quilt from start to finish and how to tighten it up so you won’t get butt freeze or let me know what video you did this in already because I can’t find any....thanks again love your videos
So usually for an underquilt you just take a simple sbiner and hook either end of the underquilt to the suspension and tighten everything down. This video might help: ua-cam.com/video/9ro3VVj_l2g/v-deo.htmlm2s Doesn't go into too much depth but it will give you an idea at least. Also my hammock set up video: ua-cam.com/video/CVH98QpnbL4/v-deo.html
I use to connect my under quilt to my suspension and then I saw a video of someone that hung his on the ridgeline via presiks. That worked so much better. It allows the tensioners to go around the hammock at the head and foot end instead of pulling the uq farther up the hammock. It allows the uq to wrap around the hammock. You don't need as much tension on the ends of the hammock either. They need to spread while lay at a diagonal.
If you are a stomach sleeper then get a bridge hammock. While I am a stomach sleeper at home in a bed, I have no problem sleeping on my back in my hammock.
Same here. I usually sleep on my side or stomach at home, but I really get a goodnight sleep on my side in a hammock. Never tried a bridge hammock but for a little extra weight you can really get a flat lay on your stomach if you need that.
I've been using hammock more than 10 years young fellows I get my best sleep on the ground with my hilleberg tents spend a couple nights in 40 mile-an-hour wind you'll see what hammock is all about
Great video. Just started getting into backpacking this year. Been taking a tent but the weight has been an issue. May try a hammock next season and see. I'm 6'3". Any suggestions?
Dutch 11' wide hammock with dual knotty mods, double - so you can slip in a air mattress and it stays put. email Dutch, he will help answer any questions. I'm just a customer... but love his products, price and service.
Dutch does a great job as well. I have his 10' netless with dual knotty mods. I tried the 11' version but felt it was just too big for me at 5'6". I also found out the traveler by warbonnet to be a great option for a netless hammock. They also make a longer/wider XLC version.
Hi Frozen! I await your AT thru hike adventure. I'm here to ask for some advice. I came back to this video because that is what I need/desire help with. I hope to attempt my thru hike in 2020 or 2021. I sleep on my right side predominantly and roll back and forth a few times a night. I've found sleep pads to be uncomfortable and end up with back pain after a few days of camping. I'm thinking of switching to a hammock but have no way to try one out since I can't camp with my dogs using a hammock. Sooo I'm looking at hammock frames so I can try out some hammocks in my basement and see if this will work for me. My dilemma is the longest frame I can find on Amazon is 15' long. Is that long enough to simulate the width of trees that would be desirable to hang a hammock from? Could I use it to decide if switching to a hammock for the AT would be right for me? Thanks for any advice. Happy trails! OH shoot and I'm 5'6", about 140 lb and well 56 years old!
Do you have studs in your basement at all? 15' Seems like an ideal size for hammock hanging. Lookup the ultimate hang calculator if you can somehow attach eye bolts into the concrete or studs in your basement.
@@FrozensAdventures Thanks! I see the calculator likes 15'! Nope can't attach to the walls. Its a finished basement and I'm trying to ready the house to rent out so once I leave for the AT I'll return to an RV most likely. Thanks for the info! Now I have to get the stand and research good hammocks. Have a great hike! I'll be watching along with everyone else! OH and I'll be able to hang the hang hammocks on my two spring camping trips this year and how ever many fall trips I can take but won't be able to sleep overnight in them. I'll have to be in the tent with my dogs. But during the day I can swing away, well when not getting and processing wood and you know all that stuff.
You don't want to put too much stress on the hammock body itself. In most cases you will be using a structural ridgeline (The rope that runs from one end to the other that gives a more comfortable lay) to keep the hammock at a certain tightness. I don't think pulling a gathered end hammock would make it more comfortable. Look into bridge hammocks. It might be a better fit if you want a more comfortable side lay.
If I try sleeping on my side I almost always end up curling my legs some. 95% of the time I'm a back sleeper. Your Pens played a good game, but my Wings are 1-0 for now...
Cheat sheet: wider is better for a flatter lay (better for side sleepers). Buy based on height. Under 5 foot can get a 9.5 foot hammock or 10 will work perfect as well. Under 5 foot 8 inches = 10 foot hammock. Above 5 foot 8 inches go for the 11 foot hammock. You cant have a hammock that's too long (length) so if you are on the fence about a 10 or 11 footer size up.
Hi I have a quick question if you don't mind. I am kind of new to using a hammock and to camping. My question is for someone like me who never slept in a hammock how many times can I expect to fall out of it?
This might help: ua-cam.com/video/CVH98QpnbL4/v-deo.html It's just a piece of mesh fabric cut in a triangle and sewn to the hammock to give it a footbox feel.
How very unhelpful!! Nearly 10 minutes long, ends with "just wanted to show you the things to look for". I've gone through it several times and never once heard him say a single feature to look for, just lots and lots of dude squirming in hammock. Can't you just please, please, please just write a single sentence that says what you think is helpful? Around 6:50 (no, I'm not spending more time to get the exact second) you mention length. Is that what you're talking about? Why not just title the video "Why Longer Hammocks are Better for Stomach Sleepers". I think we all know the answer--you want clicks. But as far as "I hope you guys can see...."--hahaha
Because it's a video and not a blog post. If you didn't want to spend 10 minutes of your life watching a video and instead wanted to read something. Why did you browse UA-cam for a question? Some people like visuals others like you just want the fast answer. No need to be mean though. Things to look for: longer hammock, width of fabric.
I'm a stomach sleeper at home and yeah it's not happening in a hammock. That being said, I get some good sleep in my hammock, whether on my my back or on my side. I do move around a bit during the night, but I actually wake up less stiff in my hammock.
Eno sky loft and Amok Draumr allow for side and stomach sleeping Very comfortably
I love how informative you are. It's really hard to find quality videos like yours.
I've not seen any of your content before but this was a great video. I'm a side sleeper, I'm also 6'6 and 108kg. Just moved from a standard 2.7 metre long and 1.4 thin DD frontline to a massive 3.2 metre long and 1.8 metre wide American style hammock and the difference is absolutely astounding. Full diagonal lay, structural ridgeline, whoopie slings. I'm in heaven!
which exact hammock do you have? :)
I am 5 foot 10, and have slept on my side in the warbonnet XLC quite succesfully, which I love because at home I just can't fall asleep lying on my back. Sleeping on my back is more comfortable though, I have lower back issues right where the spine meets the hip, and I found I had to really pull up my knees to avoid any tension in that area. It works.
Something that's worth noting. If you use a partial underquilt switching from lying on your back to a sidelay (and visa versa) can press you to retension the underquilt a bit. Now that I think of it, that is another reason I tend to pull up my knees when sidesleeping. I get a lot of gaps if I don't.
I sleep in a hammock in my bed room instead of a bed, and sleep on my stomach, and side, my hammock has sheets & blankets, so i find it easier using my bar hammock
I have a double hammock, gathered end hammock in my bedroom. They are nice!
Jason, you did a GREAT job providing the little details on this video. Truly helpful to anyone with side sleeping questions In hammocks. Well done!
3:52 flatterther confirmed
Appreciate going as in depth as you did. Cheers!
I got the ENO full setup w/ straps, tarp and bug net on sale. I just tried the side sleeping with a similar thermorest pad and I'm 5'9". I can confirm everything you just pointed out as fact lol. The pad is too long for the ENO and pretty much forces you to sleep on your back. It was still pretty cozy, but after doing serious miles I can envision some hip or knee pain. Great video though, listen to this guy people!
I use a Walmart epic blue hammock. And everything you shown holds true no matter what hammock you use. It's a learned skill. And you learn by doing. Keep what works and toss what doesn't. For me, I don't need the sleeping pads or under quilts, one blanket does fine. Folded in half, acts as a thermal layer and a cover. Sure everything shifts around while you sleep. Make adjustments.
No pad or underquilt? Just a blanket on top? What temps do you have at night over there?
@@pedroclaro7822 Well, first it is a wool blanket. And depending on the circumstances is how I use it. It's been a sleeping pad, over quilt, under quilt, and even a tarp. As far as cold it gets here... depends on the time of year. Here is northeast Ohio where can all four seasons in the same week. The coldest I camped out was well below zero and that's on the F scale. 0 C is a bit of a joke. Start a fire, brew some coffee, start of a good day.
Awesome review! Thank you for taking the time to post!
Quite often it's better to bend your legs like a foetal position and adjust from there because you can still straighten your legs if needed, I'm pretty much a 90% side sleeper and it works so well changing foetal and straight legged side sleeping, changing sides is easy too (underquilt allowing) as long as you literally put your upper half the opposite side then streching the diagonal lay on the hammock out to rotate between foetal and straight legged, also lay with head end higher up on the bannana cureve as long as you're not slipping down # I'mafidget
Fetal*
Excellent video, thanks for the info.
I was using my new bigger hammock today for the 1st time and found exactly what you describe.
The old smaller one is excellent for spending an afternoon in the sun reading a book but to sleep in it ? ... no way.
Precisely as you describe you cannot get the flat lay.
In the new larger/longer one today and yes it makes all the difference to lay flat.
Interestingly the smaller one is better to lounge in when in a domestic back garden, because it is smaller you feel more open to the view around you .....
... and it is easier to reach out of it to grab your beer. LOL
I'm 5'6" also and have been using the ENO's and Grand Trunk doubles for years. I just got a camping hammock that is 11' long and can't believe what I have been missing. I'm also a side sleeper but had to learn how to sleep on my side in a longer hammock. I have slept quit comfortably in my Grand Trunk, mostly on one side of the hammock. I learned that I can actually lay on my side with my head and feet in a diagonal lay in the 11' hammock. For those interested in a nice hammock in the $67.00 range contact Sheltowee Hammock. My Grand Trunk was about $100.00 and is only about 9.4 inches long. The Arch Sheltowee hammock doesn't have that triple stitching inside like the Grand Trunk or the ENO. If you notice in the video the extra material above the stitching is useless and really doesn't make the hammock any wider. It just likes to flop in your face. Great and honest video.
Great information! I am a side sleeper but started stomach sleeping on occasion due to painful shoulders, but I would usually wake up with a very painful lower back. I have found that placing a thin pillow under my stomach eliminates the pain allowing good sleep. I don’t own a hammock yet but appreciate it it greatly if anyone has tried this, and if it helps.
Thank you for taking the time to demonstrate this for us....very helpful to me.
Thanks Frozen I love that pillow rig.
Sod having a pad in a hammock, I tried it for a maximum of about 5 seconds and opted out. There's a ton of UA-cam videos on how to make an underquilt. You need to carry more gear to hammock (if you compare to tarping on the floor), so for the trade off, full comfort is the only option !
Oh yea some people can do the whole pad thing. I for one hate it.
Try using a smaller pad... Only lay on it from your hips down.... perfect for side sleeping..
Excellent video.
Vey informative.
I sleep on my stomach so I was wondering about using a hammock.
Thanks a lot for sharing this information.
I am a stomach sleeper, but sleeping on my side or back in hammock is perfect.
You are exactly right! I'm 6'4" I have an ENO double nest. I can't sleep on my side. Hopefully I can get a better hammock someday. I have the exact same colors to, great taste my man! lol
awesome video, just found your channel! Very descriptive explanations. Every time a questions pops up in my head you seem to instantly answer it lol
Welcome aboard!
Nice video. I can't get use to the pad in my hammock although its great before deciding to spent the money on a UQ.
I'm able to side sleep well at 6'4" in my WB Blackbird XLC. My GF has a Hennessy at 5'6" she is able to stomach sleep with no issue.
I do roll around a lot - one side, then the other side and usually I don't wake up to do it.
My interest in wanting to find a workeable hammock is the Washington State portion of the PCTs. It's very wet there and plenty of trees. Ideal hammock conditions. Everything on or near the ground just gets saturated.
Nailed it. Side sleepers might want to lean towards an undershirt. Well done!
Great info, thanks! Definitely trying to get more into hammocking, so it's always nice to have tips from someone who's been doing it for a while.
I really enjoyed your video! This is my 1st time here and I'm impressed by your comfort in front of the camera and you wealth of knowledge. I'm 5'1" and a side sleeper. This gave me hope that I could very comfortably curl up in a hammock and sleep really well. Great job! Thanks!! 😘💜
Great video. I started using a Venture Outdoors green closed cell pad I found at Dick's. It is soft and pliable. I haven't had the pad banana syndrome since. Great representation of the subject man. Thanks
i have completely given up on sleeping pads alltogether in hammocks. An UQ is just so much nicer. Sleeping pad really is an emergency set up, when nothin else is available..
Great job thanks for sharing. Wow it really does help.
See? No need for an underquilt! 😂😂 This makes me glad to be a back sleeper.
Maybe he did, in fact, end up throwing away his underquilts o_o
Thanks for the link was very helpful...I did see ur tarp video that was helpful also...just went to enlighten web site and purchased my underquilt went with the 0 degree I live maine and planing some winter trips thanks again love ur videos 😀
Great vid. I have heard that if you're a stomach sleeper, the Amok Draumr hammock is good. I don't know from personal experience though. It's an interesting looking contraption.
It is very interesting lol
Always helpful :)
I'm 5' 8" and I side sleep in a 10' Dream Hammock Darien just fine. I toss and turn a lot, and while it takes a few minutes to get situated, I've felt rested each morning. Stomach sleeping is not happening.
do you setup your hammock tight horizontally or half round loose? my back needs to be as flat as possible .
Frank C My setup is a little tighter than Jason's in the video. I wouldn't say it's horizontal at all.
Great video!
Thanks
Great video thanks !!
I was wondering how to set up the hammock between the trees . like how flat tight to get less curve under your body or if setup is better loose like a half moon but lets you stretch diagonally flatter... I like to be as flat as possible on my back... can you give me an idea witch way would be better? I don`t think I can sleep well with my feet above my head level.... I got a double 10ft hammock and I am like 5.7" and will carry a pad , no quilt ...what are your parameters to set up? higher one side than the other? or both ends at same level ?...thanks for your videos!
Check this video out: ua-cam.com/video/CVH98QpnbL4/v-deo.html If you hammock has a ridgeline use that as a guide. Don't pull the hammock so tight that you can't bend the ridgeline a bit with your fingers while in the hammock. But don't leave it too lose where your ridgeline is too slack either.
Please what is the brand of the first hammock and the matress
i thin k sleeping on your stomach will give you a arch that will cramp you up and you'll never get out of it and be in so much pain.
Great video
Do you think a closed cell foam sleeping pad would work better for side sleeping?
+Mandy Kondo I do but you might get tangled up in it at night if you move around. Maybe put it in your sleeping bag with you.
@@FrozensAdventures I used closed cell pad (Evo - the rubbery one) that had one side rubbery and the other coated with aluminium foil. I cut it in 2 halves, stack one on top of another for bigger insulation. But the best thing is that the rubbery side stops it from moving around in the hammock, whilst the aluminium side allows you to move around on it easily, without repositioning accidentally the pad.
I’ve been wondering if a Mylar blanket inside a double layer hammock would be enough instead of an underquilt
I doubt it, I'd suggest using something a bit heavier like a dollar store sun blocker for a windshield. Can find reflectix had your local hardware store as well.
Great video.
Not related to this video, but I can't remember where I saw how to make a ramen bomb. I know you have explained in another video. Wanting to try it out before I hit the trail with it in my food bag.
Thanks
+Handyman Adventures take a ramen with flavor packet and add half a packet of instant mashed potatoes. Add 1 3/4 cup of boiling water. Stir. Don't forget the corners if you put it in a ziploc.
Outdoor Adventures
Thanks for the info. Be cooking it up soon!
Well. Ramen bomb is a huge success in my book!
Added some spam to it as well. Will definitely be in my food bag.
Thanks
So you say that the extra width of the seccond hammock did not help laying straighter? What if you shifted even more diagonal? Wouldnt you take advantage of the extra width, instead of letting it dangle?
for sure you can... i'm a side sleeper and you can sleep great on your side. Like a baby! I kinda sleep like a fetal position
I'm a back And side sleeper. Head to the right and feet to the left. Sleep on either side. Mainly my right. I have a double hammock, FIELD AND STREAM. ABOUT 10ft long about 70 wide. 30.00, with nice 10ft tree straps and carribeaners
I do have a question about under quilts...I’d look through your videos and I don’t see a Detailed vid on this or can’t find anyone else vid that show everything..... I am interested in how to hang a under quilt properly on your Hammock . I have purchased about 8 hammocks all low price just trying to see what kind I want ...I really enjoy the comfort of a hammock but I’ve been using a sleeping pad in my Eno not comfortable at all just like you said in this video but because of knee problems I can’t use a tent anymore .so I’ve been thinking about purchasing a under quilt but I’m not sure how to hook them up .I’ve also been looking at the Dutchware Chamaeleon that I’ve seen so many videos for and I really think that might be the one I will go for but could you show a detailed video of how to set up your under quilt from start to finish and how to tighten it up so you won’t get butt freeze or let me know what video you did this in already because I can’t find any....thanks again love your videos
So usually for an underquilt you just take a simple sbiner and hook either end of the underquilt to the suspension and tighten everything down. This video might help: ua-cam.com/video/9ro3VVj_l2g/v-deo.htmlm2s Doesn't go into too much depth but it will give you an idea at least. Also my hammock set up video: ua-cam.com/video/CVH98QpnbL4/v-deo.html
I use to connect my under quilt to my suspension and then I saw a video of someone that hung his on the ridgeline via presiks. That worked so much better. It allows the tensioners to go around the hammock at the head and foot end instead of pulling the uq farther up the hammock. It allows the uq to wrap around the hammock. You don't need as much tension on the ends of the hammock either. They need to spread while lay at a diagonal.
This method doesn't work with an attached bug net.
Only problem with that is if you have a bugnet, unless you hang another RL
This guy also has some y stringing devices to put on the suspensions that can be used on hammocks with an integrated bug net.
First time to the channel and I mean no disrespect but You remind me of Stevo, like Stevo's little brother! Lol
Lol, I thought he looked familiar!
thanks
If you are a stomach sleeper then get a bridge hammock. While I am a stomach sleeper at home in a bed, I have no problem sleeping on my back in my hammock.
Same here. I usually sleep on my side or stomach at home, but I really get a goodnight sleep on my side in a hammock. Never tried a bridge hammock but for a little extra weight you can really get a flat lay on your stomach if you need that.
My wife started off in Blackbird but now uses a RidgeRunner Bridge
Same
I've been using hammock more than 10 years young fellows I get my best sleep on the ground with my hilleberg tents spend a couple nights in 40 mile-an-hour wind you'll see what hammock is all about
Scooter did this in The Muppets (2011).
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Great video. Just started getting into backpacking this year. Been taking a tent but the weight has been an issue. May try a hammock next season and see. I'm 6'3". Any suggestions?
+Nicholas Spychalski warbonnet blackbird xlc is a great choice.
Dutch 11' wide hammock with dual knotty mods, double - so you can slip in a air mattress and it stays put. email Dutch, he will help answer any questions. I'm just a customer... but love his products, price and service.
Dutch does a great job as well. I have his 10' netless with dual knotty mods. I tried the 11' version but felt it was just too big for me at 5'6". I also found out the traveler by warbonnet to be a great option for a netless hammock. They also make a longer/wider XLC version.
Hi Frozen! I await your AT thru hike adventure. I'm here to ask for some advice. I came back to this video because that is what I need/desire help with. I hope to attempt my thru hike in 2020 or 2021. I sleep on my right side predominantly and roll back and forth a few times a night. I've found sleep pads to be uncomfortable and end up with back pain after a few days of camping. I'm thinking of switching to a hammock but have no way to try one out since I can't camp with my dogs using a hammock. Sooo I'm looking at hammock frames so I can try out some hammocks in my basement and see if this will work for me. My dilemma is the longest frame I can find on Amazon is 15' long. Is that long enough to simulate the width of trees that would be desirable to hang a hammock from? Could I use it to decide if switching to a hammock for the AT would be right for me? Thanks for any advice. Happy trails! OH shoot and I'm 5'6", about 140 lb and well 56 years old!
Do you have studs in your basement at all? 15' Seems like an ideal size for hammock hanging. Lookup the ultimate hang calculator if you can somehow attach eye bolts into the concrete or studs in your basement.
@@FrozensAdventures Thanks! I see the calculator likes 15'! Nope can't attach to the walls. Its a finished basement and I'm trying to ready the house to rent out so once I leave for the AT I'll return to an RV most likely. Thanks for the info! Now I have to get the stand and research good hammocks. Have a great hike! I'll be watching along with everyone else! OH and I'll be able to hang the hang hammocks on my two spring camping trips this year and how ever many fall trips I can take but won't be able to sleep overnight in them. I'll have to be in the tent with my dogs. But during the day I can swing away, well when not getting and processing wood and you know all that stuff.
Amok Draumr is the solution for stomach sleeping
on point
If you're a side sleeper could you pull your hammock tighter to give you a more horizontal, comfortable lay?
You don't want to put too much stress on the hammock body itself. In most cases you will be using a structural ridgeline (The rope that runs from one end to the other that gives a more comfortable lay) to keep the hammock at a certain tightness. I don't think pulling a gathered end hammock would make it more comfortable. Look into bridge hammocks. It might be a better fit if you want a more comfortable side lay.
Good deal! Thank you for your input!
Is it possible to do your same side sleeping position, but more in the fetal position?
If I try sleeping on my side I almost always end up curling my legs some. 95% of the time I'm a back sleeper. Your Pens played a good game, but my Wings are 1-0 for now...
Ugh don't even remind me about last nights game.
So the rule of thumb is a narrower hammock is better for side sleepers (or is it longer)?
Cheat sheet: wider is better for a flatter lay (better for side sleepers). Buy based on height. Under 5 foot can get a 9.5 foot hammock or 10 will work perfect as well. Under 5 foot 8 inches = 10 foot hammock. Above 5 foot 8 inches go for the 11 foot hammock. You cant have a hammock that's too long (length) so if you are on the fence about a 10 or 11 footer size up.
@@FrozensAdventures Fantastic! Thank you!
Hi I have a quick question if you don't mind. I am kind of new to using a hammock and to camping. My question is for someone like me who never slept in a hammock how many times can I expect to fall out of it?
No, it is almost impossible to fall out! At least in a gathered end hammock!
@@michaelhorn9114 Actually I did fall out of a gathered hammock. Three times to be exact.Worst first night camping.
How tall are you and what length and width is your hammock?
Was it a single or a double?
@@michaelhorn9114 www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01K4BGY8Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and I am 5'8"
Trying out the Klymit static V hammock pad this weekend. Hoping it lives up. Anyone with experience on these?
I've heard great things about it, never tried it myself though.
You like it?
I used the static V in my Hennessy explorer and as far as sleeping pads in hammocks go it worked about as good as any you'll find.
a video on hammock with foot box ?
This might help: ua-cam.com/video/CVH98QpnbL4/v-deo.html It's just a piece of mesh fabric cut in a triangle and sewn to the hammock to give it a footbox feel.
do you know a good and light hammock with foot box?
+Tanuki only hammock with a foot box is the warbonnet blackbird.
So after 1:30 you proved the point you can sleep on your side and then rambled on for another 7 minutes after that.
So after 1:30 you got the point but continued to watch. I ramble bud, if you don't like it the don't watch!
Sorry to say hammock is not good for the side sleepers I've been sleeping in a hammock for years no no no
Al Beklik why what happens
+Caden Moore I slept for 13 nights just fine on my side. Watch the video it tells you what to look for in a hammock if you are a side sleeper.
From first hand experience, no, you cannot reliably, comfortably, restfully sleep on your stomach in a hammock. Get a tent.
or get the new types of hammocks, that spread flat. (dont know what theyre called, go search).
@@johnytwo Bridge hammocks. They work but they're weight prohibitive.
I am high and I feel like he must have been too in order to talk this long about what position you can lay in a hammock
How very unhelpful!! Nearly 10 minutes long, ends with "just wanted to show you the things to look for". I've gone through it several times and never once heard him say a single feature to look for, just lots and lots of dude squirming in hammock. Can't you just please, please, please just write a single sentence that says what you think is helpful? Around 6:50 (no, I'm not spending more time to get the exact second) you mention length. Is that what you're talking about? Why not just title the video "Why Longer Hammocks are Better for Stomach Sleepers". I think we all know the answer--you want clicks. But as far as "I hope you guys can see...."--hahaha
Because it's a video and not a blog post. If you didn't want to spend 10 minutes of your life watching a video and instead wanted to read something. Why did you browse UA-cam for a question? Some people like visuals others like you just want the fast answer. No need to be mean though. Things to look for: longer hammock, width of fabric.