Tip: When in a water shortage situation (such as on a ridgeline without a water source for miles) if there are passing rain storms, the center lines/points on the dryfly, can be used to collect rainwater to filter and boil. Helios straps are worth the investment. The Vulcan or blaze underquilt would be a nice addition as well.
Thanks, once you go to a hammock system, you will never go back. I am going to do an updated video shortly, I found a good method to keep a more permanent ridgeline that also helps getting your angles right. Make it a great summer of hammock camping!
Mike Hermes I love hammock camping, so comfy. I like the DryFly because of its size, never had rain get in on the double nest. Sometimes I wish it only had four tie downs, instead of 6. But I guess that is the trade off. I may try one of the brands that have an integrated bug net for my kids, just to compare. I like the ENO one because you can save the weight and leave it home, plus I was thinking it might work good over a sleeping bag in a Leanto
Yes, it was not available when I purchased mine. I have bought non-ENO integrated bug net hammocks for my son's. They seem to like them. Thanks for the comment and watching!
The ridgeline needs to be at least 20ft+. The hammock is 12 ft, plus the straps add another 2+ feet, then you need to account for the girth of the trees. For the ridgeline in the video that holds the bug net, I am just using paracord. I have to do a 2.0 version of this video. I have a permanent ridgeline attached to the ends of the hammock at a length that make the bend in the hammock the same every time. For this I use a dyneema cord because it does not have any give. Hope this helps and thanks for watching.
Jared Lampal the ridgeline is convenient and fast to setup. It makes putting the tarp on easier. Check out Corporals Corner on UA-cam, he has some great videos on setting up a ridge line efficiently.
Show a video about how easy it is to set up a sleeping bag inside the hammock before you climb in. For the love of God!!!! Trying to make a sleeping bag stay in the hammock without me being in the darn thing is rediculous I gave up after 15 minutes climbed I to hammock and just used sleeping bag like a blanket freezing my backside off...
So there are two things here. When it is cold, I put a sleeping pad down first on the hammock to insulate my bottom side. Even with a sleeping bag, you lose loft and thus insulation. They also make underquilts for hammocks. As for the sleeping bag, I guess I never had a huge issue. I put my feet all the way in while it is unzipped, then adjust my location (diagonally) on the hammock. Many people are moving to down quilts with the underquilt to make this easier.
I was just looking at ENO hammocks because I am getting a new one!🙂
Tip:
When in a water shortage situation (such as on a ridgeline without a water source for miles) if there are passing rain storms, the center lines/points on the dryfly, can be used to collect rainwater to filter and boil.
Helios straps are worth the investment.
The Vulcan or blaze underquilt would be a nice addition as well.
Thanks for the tips!
Nice spot to set up . I bought your system too . I got tired of tents.. good luck in your hammock adventures.
Thanks, once you go to a hammock system, you will never go back. I am going to do an updated video shortly, I found a good method to keep a more permanent ridgeline that also helps getting your angles right. Make it a great summer of hammock camping!
Couldn’t help but think that one might want to move the hammock placement a little further away from the 500’ drop.
You definitely need to be careful waking up to pee.
I literally have the same setup with the exception of the Dryfly :-)
Mike Hermes I love hammock camping, so comfy. I like the DryFly because of its size, never had rain get in on the double nest. Sometimes I wish it only had four tie downs, instead of 6. But I guess that is the trade off. I may try one of the brands that have an integrated bug net for my kids, just to compare. I like the ENO one because you can save the weight and leave it home, plus I was thinking it might work good over a sleeping bag in a Leanto
Any concerns with ants crawling from the tree and getting through the bug net and into the hammock?
Jamodi Adventures the bug net is good down to no-see-ums. It also cinches down at each end. I do not think ants could get in.
Try the jungle nest it has the bug net built in.
Yes, it was not available when I purchased mine. I have bought non-ENO integrated bug net hammocks for my son's. They seem to like them. Thanks for the comment and watching!
How long is line you are using for your ridgeline, and what type or cord are you using?
The ridgeline needs to be at least 20ft+. The hammock is 12 ft, plus the straps add another 2+ feet, then you need to account for the girth of the trees. For the ridgeline in the video that holds the bug net, I am just using paracord. I have to do a 2.0 version of this video. I have a permanent ridgeline attached to the ends of the hammock at a length that make the bend in the hammock the same every time. For this I use a dyneema cord because it does not have any give. Hope this helps and thanks for watching.
Outside Chronicles it does help thank you! I’m leaning towards separate lines on each end of my tarp, but every single setup I see is different.
Jared Lampal the ridgeline is convenient and fast to setup. It makes putting the tarp on easier. Check out Corporals Corner on UA-cam, he has some great videos on setting up a ridge line efficiently.
Show a video about how easy it is to set up a sleeping bag inside the hammock before you climb in. For the love of God!!!! Trying to make a sleeping bag stay in the hammock without me being in the darn thing is rediculous I gave up after 15 minutes climbed I to hammock and just used sleeping bag like a blanket freezing my backside off...
So there are two things here. When it is cold, I put a sleeping pad down first on the hammock to insulate my bottom side. Even with a sleeping bag, you lose loft and thus insulation. They also make underquilts for hammocks. As for the sleeping bag, I guess I never had a huge issue. I put my feet all the way in while it is unzipped, then adjust my location (diagonally) on the hammock. Many people are moving to down quilts with the underquilt to make this easier.
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