Hey Marine Mike over in Wisconsin You have helped me most in my journey in hammock camping. Plus I ve been to many of the same places you have on my adventures. Small world. I wanted to tell you about my underquilt protector. I took a US poncho liner and opened the ends - pushed some shock cord through and wha - la. It might be considered a little warm at times but I like to fail having too much gear on the warm side. A plus, if its to warm to the bottom quilt it makes me a great top quilt - thanks for being a great teacher and keeper of the safe way to take outdoor adventure.
I love that! Isn't it amazing how many ways or applications can be used with the poncho liner. Thank you Mike so much for sharing that and watching. I really do appreciate it.
Watched while making kombucha :) Great information, thank you so much! We used to sleep in a hammock in our barn. Now knowing about the angle sleeping and underquilts it will be so much more comfortable and warm. We're a big family in Northern Alberta and we're on a bit of a hammock craze right now. Our brother made a hammock using fence and strung it up with a bunch of twine in the barn! Works awesome, but not ideal for back packing - lol! Like a floating spring bed. One of our sisters made a hammock using canvas and sewed alpaca hides (from our alpacas) to the bottom as her underquilt and did that ever keep her warm. Really appreciate the quality information you share with your viewers. Thumbs up and a new subscriber!
I am new to hammock camping. I have found your videos really helpful. Going to give my new hammock it’s first run in a couple of weeks. Got a hammock bliss sky bed with large Tarp, a cocoon insulation and a dry bag for my cpap machine and battery. I hope it works.
Welcome aboard! Please let me know how you did. And if you have any questions. Don't hesitate to ask. Thank you for watching 1st Loftus. I always appreciate it.
Great job on your videos! Thank you for your service. I’ve always been a hammock camper but haven’t gone in years, recently getting back into again. A lot of new innovations the past ten yrs, a lot to learn before you buy. Watching these type of vids helps save money and time researching all the equipment. Thank you
Hammock camping has come a long ways. I am glad that these videos have helped you. I appreciate that you have watched them. And thank you for your nice comment John.
Thank you so much for these videos. I love camping and sleeping outside, but all I've tried is tent camping and i don't think it's for me. So I started researching hammock camping and that is how I found your videos. Truly, thank you. Your attitude and lessons are engaging and easy to follow. I can't wait to get my own hammock and give it a try.
Every one that I know that tried the hammock. Never went back to the tent unless they had to. Thank you for watching KAGirl1606. I really appreciate it.
When I use an under quilt protector. They can be adjusted on the sides. I will adjust it just a little over the under quilt. This way when I adjust my under quilt. I just slide my fingers inside the under quilt protector. And the under quilt is right there. It is not for covering you body. It is to cover the under quilt. To protect it from moister and the wind. They really work well in the wind. It you happen to have any gaps in the under quilt. The protector will block that cold wind. Thank you Ed for watching. I really appreciate it.
Really enjoying your videos they've been beyond helpful. Just a random question for you. I want to bring my dog along with me. He's about the size of a cocker spaniel and was wondering if you think it's possible for him to snuggle up with me in my dd hammock? Any advice would be appreciated. God bless and thank you
It would be a tight fit. Plus you have to watchout that the claws dose not rip the hammock. I have a little tent that hangs on the end of the hammock. From Dutchware Gear that I trained my dog Henry to sleep in . He really loves sleeping in it next to me. Soon I will do an episode on bringing a dog on trips. Thank you Saxoncrow for watching. I really appreciate it.
If I only has a budget for 1 underquilt, top quilt combo, but want to be able to use it year round what would you recommend? I horse camp, backpack camp, and car camp, so weight isn't a top concern, but it is something I look at for the backpack trips. I have been looking at the hammock gear economy line. I am just unsure of what temperature rating to go with. My thought process was leaning towards getting a 10° underquilt, and a 30° top quilt. With the thought that the underquilt can be adjusted to allow airflow in the summer, and snugged up in the winter. If it is lower than 30° I will have more layers of clothes to keep on if necessary. Then I can add a 40° underquilt later to cut weight when the budget allows.
I have the 3 Hammock Gear Phoenix and also their top quilts, but in goose down. I think that you have it perfectly figured out. That is exactly what I would do. The most important way to stay warm is underneath. With that 10° under quilt. with temps in the 20's Because heat rises. That 30° top quilt will be good enough to keep you warm. If not. Just put on a light jacket and you are good to go. Thank you B Lowe for watching. I really appreciate it.
I would like to update you on my progress, I have had some very nice naps in backyard. Fall is here in the black swamp finally so with nighttime temps between 45 to 60 do you think a diy poncho liner under quilt would work? A couple of grommets and some shock cord and it should work . My plan is do it on the diagonal with a grommet on ends with shock cord and the a cord on bottom with a double/triple layer overlap in middle that is concept . I seen a plan using one rectangle like but I am 6’5 so I’m thinking long ways with core area doubled up should be great . What do you think worth a try ?
I believe if you adjust the poncho liner just right. It will definitely work. I always wanted to try doing that. But I like to use mine ( now forty years old ) as a light blanket instead of a sleeping bag or a top quilt during the warm summer months. I like the way you are thinking. Always improvise. Semper fi
@@AdventureswiththeMarine well my prototype worked out well an old 45F bag big and bulky for rating . So now time to do it right with the poncho liner and right now they are in sale for like 22 bucks at sportmans guide for a real one tie strings or not with the grommets it should be good and still can use with a poncho as a recon roll if needed . Thanks again for all 411 on your channel Semper Fi
I have used a sleeping bag before I bought a top quilt. And it worked just as well. The only reason I bought a top quilt is for the weight and more important it's pack-ability. Thank you for watching and your comment ashtin foster knife review and more.
I like the videos. I am trying to determine if I want to spend the money on a complete hammock system or go to a tarp/tent system. I wish you had links to the some of your gear.
If you are in a area where there are a lot of trees. I would go with the hammock system. A lot of hammock companies just sell hammocks. Not the whole system. Here are some of the companies that sell a complete system. (www.dutchwaregear.com ) (warbonnet.outdoors.com ) (superiorgear.com ) (www.sierramadre.camp ).
Great videos, I really wish I had found your channel before my first/failure night in a hammock (warranty doesn’t cover dumb azz grunt falling out and through the netting) should have known better than to listen to someone have my age . I am tuning my set up in backyard and am planning my next adventure. As a Marine failure is not an option learn from mistakes and move forward. Old Guys Rule, 03 walk alot , Semper Fi. Subbed
Thank you 1822MC Adventures and more for subscribing and watching. Always improvise, and overcome. I don't know how many times I had to reassess the situation in my backyard. Semper fi.
@@AdventureswiththeMarine your welcome and I think we are “Home boys” I am from Minnesota moved out in 78 and just never went back except to visit. Semper Fi from the Black Swamp .
My dual-purpose underquilt actually has a third piece which is basically a windbreaker for my underquilt and to top it off when I set up my white tarp with my Ridgeline I can close off the ends of my tarp at night NBA solutely fine especially if I'm camping in one of the Resort's that has electricity and I'm car camping cuz I designed and made a hot box out of an electrical heater that hooks a pipe up to the end of my hammock and will make you sweat balls
When experimenting in my back yard (I only have a neighbor on one side) trying to build confidence for subzero temps I heated up rocks in the "camp" fire threw the coals down below the hammock and then the rocks on top of them. No snow yet so I covered them with a thin layer of dirt idk what the temps were I'm guessing 30's but the rocks were still slightly warm by morning. Wish I had some of your gear :^) I really want to go subzero! scared I won't have my wits about me and wake up with frost bite or a popsicle. I want to make my own because I'm ultra picky about what goes into my bag and spending large chunks of change.
One way is to make your own under quilt, if you are creative and know how to sew, or know someone that can sew. If you have any thrift stores around. Or if you can find a good used sleeping bag that you can purchase ( which can be very inexpensive ). You take the material. Cut and sew and create a under quilt. I know of a few people that have done that with great success. Keep on improvising J Cronk.
I use one of these: Grabber - Outdoors Original Space Brand Sportsman'S Hooded Blanket/Poncho: Red, Box www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002CQUA4G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Dd33BbVYNRKZQ I have used some Velcro sticky back tabs to attach a cheap costco down blanket or similar Double Black Diamond Packable Down Throw - Ultra Light 60 Inch X 70 Inch, Stuff Sack Included (Navy Blue) by Double Black Diamond www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B018FBBS9W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_bk33Bb4GNQJHC to provide some trapped air 'loft'. Put some brass eyelets in around the edges and some shock cord. Works fine down below freezing if i use my tarp as an effective wind break. Pitching the tarp so the ends cross over to close the head and tail end traps a bit of warm air. Might add some snappers to reduce the fiddle factor.
The mat will shift a little during the night. You want to try to get the widest one you can find. If you put the mat in the sleeping bag. You will get condensation inside the bag. You will have to air out to dry. If you are staying in one spot and have all day to hang it up before you get back in it. You will be fine. If you are hiking and staying at a different camp everyday. Then that can be a problem.
In most cases. The hammock setup is lighter than the tent. I have a hammock with a tarp and a under quilt that weighs under 3lbs. ( 35oz. or 992 grams ). There is definitely a learning curve to hammock camping. But if you are creative. That's a good thing. You will be able to handle most situations. Thank you for watching Scott. I really appreciate it.
I'm curious if you could say more about ridgelines? I saw some in Episode 1, but of all the parts of an 'ultimate hang' kit, the ridgeline is the part that never comes to mind when visualizing the setup. Can you just use any rope? Is it really as simple as tying (or looping through) to the gathered ends?
I really like to use amsteel. You can get it at Dutchware Gear ( www.dutchwaregear.com ). Dutch also sells ridgelines. They are that simple to attach and very effective. You want it 83 percent of the length of your hammock. ( a 11 foot hammock would be 110 inches and a 10 footer would be 100 inches ) When you set it up. You will have almost the same sag every time. And if you have to go lower then a 30 degree hang ( because the trees are farther apart ). It will take the added pressure off the hammock. And it is great to hang things on it. Plus, if you want to add a bug net. It will hold it away from you.
@@gregu4791 Paracord absorbs water when wet, is heavier and stretches. Amsteel and Zing-it/Lash-it don't. Much greater break strength over paracord. You can splice loops in Amsteel so you don't need to use knots- can't do that with paracord.
M son just bought his first under quilt yesterday. He was grumbling about the cost. I told him the down, if taken care of. Will last the rest of his life. That means many of nights in the woods with a great night sleep. To me. That is a great investment. Jeremiah, you are going to be glad you bought it when the next time you are in the woods. Thank you for watching sir.
Would a bivy bag with aluminium lining help to maintain heat ? I'm going out camping with a hammock for the first time and I don't have the budget to buy an underquilt nor the desire to walk around with my heavy and bulky matrass
When using a gathered end hammock. It is almost impossible to fall out. Even if you tried. When people think of hammocks. They think of those lawn hammocks that are very tippy and uncomfortable after being in it over a short period of time. Thank you GeorgeMeehanDev for watching. I really appreciate it.
@@AdventureswiththeMarine Thank you for your response. I had asked 7 other UA-camrs this question and you were the only person that answered it. I really appreciate it.
I know that the REI Quater Dome is cheaper then the Warbonnet Rigderunner. I would wait and save for the ridge runner. But if you don't mind a gathered end. Dream Hammock has one called the Darien. Which is a 100 dollars. And that has a bug net so you can use it year round. The 11 foot which I would recommend with a with a cinch buckle is 115.00.
Backpacking With a Hammock thank you so much for your help and I messed up and have been watching a bunch of UA-cam videos on hammocks and now I don't know which way to go Hennessy Hammock has a a Father's Day sale going on and it's there sxb or something 4 209 and it comes with the suspension the bug net the hammock the tree straps the snake skins awarder collector thing all kinds of things
And then on Kickstarter right now Crua has a hammock they're releasing called The Koala and that comes with everything for a hundred and fifty bucks including the underquilt rainfly everything
With out testing it. I can only give you my opinion. Everybody is trying to come up with a new cool design. In some cases. They look cool. But they do not function very well in certain conditions. First, because of the spreader bars on the ends and its design. It has a higher center of gravity which makes it Tippy and hard to achieve a flat lie in it. The air mattress will help. But you would be only able to, maybe get down to the mid 50s ( 13 Celsius ). It would be fine for car camping because it is heavy and bulky. Because of the design of the rain fly around the hammock. It provides little, if any ventilation. Which can make it hot and humid and cause condensation. Plus the more seams in the tarp. The more chances for it to leak. I don't mean to nit pick. I just want to be honest with you. I hope this was helpful.
The price of gear has gone up at a fast rate. My brother just bought a hammock and a tarp last week. I have both of them. A he paid a lot more then I did. Thank you rootslion for watching. I really appreciate it.
Always get a set up that you can afford. Just make sure that it is the right size. The inexpensive one's run on the small size. You can always upgrade in the future. But the main thing is to get out in the woods or the parks and enjoy the great outdoors.
Flysheet is 2.4m x 2.2m Hammock 2.5m x 1.3m How can I utilise these items. Logically, if I use the tarp at 2.4 with 2.5 on the hammock, with hammock slightly curve, it should cover up the hammock, but it can't. I do not want to use the tarp as diamond shape. Any idea? Appreciate an expert input to newbie. I can send you picture to see on my mistake. Please advise email address. Tq in advance.
I am starting to shoot video tomorrow on tarps. A two parts. 1. Styles, material and what size that would work best for you. 2. Some of the ways to set-up and pitch a tarp. Part one will be out a week from Thursday. And part two the week after. I am planning to do a lot of tutorials in the next couple of months. Thank you Kris Sawle for watching them. I really appreciate it.
Yep you're old top quilt underquilt halfway 3/4 quilt what the hell are you talking about old man I custom made another quilt dual purpose and I use a sleeping bag I'm glad all the years in Colorado camping like a mountain man taught me all this shit that I know
Trout Whisperer, it's been really crazy. I did two trips that I have to edit. Next week I am hoping to shoot a video on tarps. I have in-laws coming out for 10 days. Since I have been gone, my wife had a list for things that need to be done. Crazy, but good stuff.
You are the first American who explains temperatures in Celsius! Thank you! Very useful for the rest of the world!
You are welcome! I really appreciate all of the viewers, from around the world.
Thank you for saying the temprature in celcius! That is really helpful for people who doesn't use farenheit. All thumbs up!
I really do appreciate all of my brothers and sisters that uses celcius. Thank you for watching Fish Dip.
Hey Marine Mike over in Wisconsin You have helped me most in my journey in hammock camping. Plus I ve been to many of the same places you have on my adventures. Small world. I wanted to tell you about my underquilt protector. I took a US poncho liner and opened the ends - pushed some shock cord through and wha - la. It might be considered a little warm at times but I like to fail having too much gear on the warm side. A plus, if its to warm to the bottom quilt it makes me a great top quilt - thanks for being a great teacher and keeper of the safe way to take outdoor adventure.
I love that! Isn't it amazing how many ways or applications can be used with the poncho liner. Thank you Mike so much for sharing that and watching. I really do appreciate it.
Another great video. Thanks for showing many different options for insulation, and I appreciate you giving Celsius readings! Keep up the good work!
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Watched while making kombucha :) Great information, thank you so much! We used to sleep in a hammock in our barn. Now knowing about the angle sleeping and underquilts it will be so much more comfortable and warm. We're a big family in Northern Alberta and we're on a bit of a hammock craze right now. Our brother made a hammock using fence and strung it up with a bunch of twine in the barn! Works awesome, but not ideal for back packing - lol! Like a floating spring bed. One of our sisters made a hammock using canvas and sewed alpaca hides (from our alpacas) to the bottom as her underquilt and did that ever keep her warm. Really appreciate the quality information you share with your viewers. Thumbs up and a new subscriber!
You are so Blessed to live in such a beautiful area. Thank you so much for subscribing.
Outstanding video.
Thank you very much! I really appreciate that.
makes me want to go out in the forest. great info. thanks
Thank you sir. The forest is calling.
Great series with excellent info. Thanks for sharing and above all thank you for your service. Keep up the great work!
Thank you The Hiking Dovahkiin.
I am new to hammock camping.
I have found your videos really helpful.
Going to give my new hammock it’s first run in a couple of weeks. Got a hammock bliss sky bed with large Tarp, a cocoon insulation and a dry bag for my cpap machine and battery.
I hope it works.
Welcome aboard! Please let me know how you did. And if you have any questions. Don't hesitate to ask. Thank you for watching 1st Loftus. I always appreciate it.
Great job on your videos! Thank you for your service. I’ve always been a hammock camper but haven’t gone in years, recently getting back into again. A lot of new innovations the past ten yrs, a lot to learn before you buy. Watching these type of vids helps save money and time researching all the equipment. Thank you
Hammock camping has come a long ways. I am glad that these videos have helped you. I appreciate that you have watched them. And thank you for your nice comment John.
Thank you so much for these videos. I love camping and sleeping outside, but all I've tried is tent camping and i don't think it's for me. So I started researching hammock camping and that is how I found your videos. Truly, thank you. Your attitude and lessons are engaging and easy to follow. I can't wait to get my own hammock and give it a try.
Every one that I know that tried the hammock. Never went back to the tent unless they had to. Thank you for watching KAGirl1606. I really appreciate it.
Sew fire blankets into the hammock or a 100% wool blanket
I like the way you are thinking. Thank you 100 Music Playlists for sharing that. Good info!
Great video !
Thanks for all your efforts
Thank you Rick.
Throw a couple of pocket warmers in your sleep system about 30 minutes before going to bed is great in colder temperatures,
Thank you for sharing that BareKnuckles Mick. Good stuff! I really appreciate it.
So if you use the under quilt protector how do you access and adjust the under quilt for covering your body?
When I use an under quilt protector. They can be adjusted on the sides. I will adjust it just a little over the under quilt. This way when I adjust my under quilt. I just slide my fingers inside the under quilt protector. And the under quilt is right there. It is not for covering you body. It is to cover the under quilt. To protect it from moister and the wind. They really work well in the wind. It you happen to have any gaps in the under quilt. The protector will block that cold wind. Thank you Ed for watching. I really appreciate it.
Really enjoying your videos they've been beyond helpful. Just a random question for you. I want to bring my dog along with me. He's about the size of a cocker spaniel and was wondering if you think it's possible for him to snuggle up with me in my dd hammock? Any advice would be appreciated. God bless and thank you
It would be a tight fit. Plus you have to watchout that the claws dose not rip the hammock. I have a little tent that hangs on the end of the hammock. From Dutchware Gear that I trained my dog Henry to sleep in . He really loves sleeping in it next to me. Soon I will do an episode on bringing a dog on trips. Thank you Saxoncrow for watching. I really appreciate it.
@@AdventureswiththeMarine thanks so much. A video would be awesome so look forward to that. All the best my friend.
If I only has a budget for 1 underquilt, top quilt combo, but want to be able to use it year round what would you recommend? I horse camp, backpack camp, and car camp, so weight isn't a top concern, but it is something I look at for the backpack trips. I have been looking at the hammock gear economy line. I am just unsure of what temperature rating to go with. My thought process was leaning towards getting a 10° underquilt, and a 30° top quilt. With the thought that the underquilt can be adjusted to allow airflow in the summer, and snugged up in the winter. If it is lower than 30° I will have more layers of clothes to keep on if necessary. Then I can add a 40° underquilt later to cut weight when the budget allows.
I have the 3 Hammock Gear Phoenix and also their top quilts, but in goose down. I think that you have it perfectly figured out. That is exactly what I would do. The most important way to stay warm is underneath. With that 10° under quilt. with temps in the 20's Because heat rises. That 30° top quilt will be good enough to keep you warm. If not. Just put on a light jacket and you are good to go. Thank you B Lowe for watching. I really appreciate it.
I would like to update you on my progress, I have had some very nice naps in backyard. Fall is here in the black swamp finally so with nighttime temps between 45 to 60 do you think a diy poncho liner under quilt would work? A couple of grommets and some shock cord and it should work . My plan is do it on the diagonal with a grommet on ends with shock cord and the a cord on bottom with a double/triple layer overlap in middle that is concept . I seen a plan using one rectangle like but I am 6’5 so I’m thinking long ways with core area doubled up should be great . What do you think worth a try ?
I believe if you adjust the poncho liner just right. It will definitely work. I always wanted to try doing that. But I like to use mine ( now forty years old ) as a light blanket instead of a sleeping bag or a top quilt during the warm summer months. I like the way you are thinking. Always improvise. Semper fi
@@AdventureswiththeMarine well my prototype worked out well an old 45F bag big and bulky for rating . So now time to do it right with the poncho liner and right now they are in sale for like 22 bucks at sportmans guide for a real one tie strings or not with the grommets it should be good and still can use with a poncho as a recon roll if needed . Thanks again for all 411 on your channel Semper Fi
I use an Ozark trail sleeping bag it is not ment for a hammock but it works and a wool blanket
I have used a sleeping bag before I bought a top quilt. And it worked just as well. The only reason I bought a top quilt is for the weight and more important it's pack-ability. Thank you for watching and your comment ashtin foster knife review and more.
I like the videos. I am trying to determine if I want to spend the money on a complete hammock system or go to a tarp/tent system. I wish you had links to the some of your gear.
If you are in a area where there are a lot of trees. I would go with the hammock system. A lot of hammock companies just sell hammocks. Not the whole system. Here are some of the companies that sell a complete system. (www.dutchwaregear.com ) (warbonnet.outdoors.com ) (superiorgear.com )
(www.sierramadre.camp ).
@@AdventureswiththeMarine Thank you!
Thank you for watching Joe Jackson. I really appreciate it.
Great videos, I really wish I had found your channel before my first/failure night in a hammock (warranty doesn’t cover dumb azz grunt falling out and through the netting) should have known better than to listen to someone have my age . I am tuning my set up in backyard and am planning my next adventure. As a Marine failure is not an option learn from mistakes and move forward. Old Guys Rule, 03 walk alot , Semper Fi. Subbed
Thank you 1822MC Adventures and more for subscribing and watching. Always improvise, and overcome. I don't know how many times I had to reassess the situation in my backyard. Semper fi.
@@AdventureswiththeMarine your welcome and I think we are “Home boys” I am from Minnesota moved out in 78 and just never went back except to visit. Semper Fi from the Black Swamp .
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My dual-purpose underquilt actually has a third piece which is basically a windbreaker for my underquilt and to top it off when I set up my white tarp with my Ridgeline I can close off the ends of my tarp at night NBA solutely fine especially if I'm camping in one of the Resort's that has electricity and I'm car camping cuz I designed and made a hot box out of an electrical heater that hooks a pipe up to the end of my hammock and will make you sweat balls
Thanks a lot, I really was going to buy one of those Eno ones until I realized I'm not a banana. All your tips are really going to make a better time.
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“Until I realized I’m not a banana” 😂
Excellent series!
Thank you for watching Greg. I really appreciate it.
When experimenting in my back yard (I only have a neighbor on one side) trying to build confidence for subzero temps I heated up rocks in the "camp" fire threw the coals down below the hammock and then the rocks on top of them. No snow yet so I covered them with a thin layer of dirt idk what the temps were I'm guessing 30's but the rocks were still slightly warm by morning. Wish I had some of your gear :^) I really want to go subzero! scared I won't have my wits about me and wake up with frost bite or a popsicle. I want to make my own because I'm ultra picky about what goes into my bag and spending large chunks of change.
One way is to make your own under quilt, if you are creative and know how to sew, or know someone that can sew. If you have any thrift stores around. Or if you can find a good used sleeping bag that you can purchase ( which can be very inexpensive ). You take the material. Cut and sew and create a under quilt. I know of a few people that have done that with great success. Keep on improvising J Cronk.
I use one of these: Grabber - Outdoors Original Space Brand Sportsman'S Hooded Blanket/Poncho: Red, Box www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002CQUA4G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Dd33BbVYNRKZQ
I have used some Velcro sticky back tabs to attach a cheap costco down blanket or similar Double Black Diamond Packable Down Throw - Ultra Light 60 Inch X 70 Inch, Stuff Sack Included (Navy Blue) by Double Black Diamond www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B018FBBS9W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_bk33Bb4GNQJHC to provide some trapped air 'loft'. Put some brass eyelets in around the edges and some shock cord. Works fine down below freezing if i use my tarp as an effective wind break. Pitching the tarp so the ends cross over to close the head and tail end traps a bit of warm air. Might add some snappers to reduce the fiddle factor.
To cut down on how much the mat shifts during sleep, would it help if I just slide the sleep mat inside the sleeping bag?
The mat will shift a little during the night. You want to try to get the widest one you can find. If you put the mat in the sleeping bag. You will get condensation inside the bag. You will have to air out to dry. If you are staying in one spot and have all day to hang it up before you get back in it. You will be fine. If you are hiking and staying at a different camp everyday. Then that can be a problem.
Your videos are great! What about weight are hammocks heavier than tents? So complicated to set up also. .
In most cases. The hammock setup is lighter than the tent. I have a hammock with a tarp and a under quilt that weighs under 3lbs. ( 35oz. or 992 grams ).
There is definitely a learning curve to hammock camping. But if you are creative. That's a good thing. You will be able to handle most situations.
Thank you for watching Scott. I really appreciate it.
Always good information wish I knew this stuff 17 years ago when I started hammock camping, by the way not bad for a marine lol
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thanks Marine
Thanks again Nate for watching. I really appreciate it.
I'm curious if you could say more about ridgelines? I saw some in Episode 1, but of all the parts of an 'ultimate hang' kit, the ridgeline is the part that never comes to mind when visualizing the setup. Can you just use any rope? Is it really as simple as tying (or looping through) to the gathered ends?
I really like to use amsteel. You can get it at Dutchware Gear ( www.dutchwaregear.com ). Dutch also sells ridgelines. They are that simple to attach and very effective. You want it 83 percent of the length of your hammock. ( a 11 foot hammock would be 110 inches and a 10 footer would be 100 inches ) When you set it up. You will have almost the same sag every time. And if you have to go lower then a 30 degree hang ( because the trees are farther apart ). It will take the added pressure off the hammock. And it is great to hang things on it. Plus, if you want to add a bug net. It will hold it away from you.
Thank you so much! How does amsteel compare to paracord? It looks like some sort of synthetic. What makes it special? Thanks again!
Amsteel is lighter and a lot stronger. great stuff.
@@gregu4791 Paracord absorbs water when wet, is heavier and stretches. Amsteel and Zing-it/Lash-it don't. Much greater break strength over paracord. You can splice loops in Amsteel so you don't need to use knots- can't do that with paracord.
Been trying the pad in the hammock. Decided today to bite the bullet and get an Underquilt
M son just bought his first under quilt yesterday. He was grumbling about the cost. I told him the down, if taken care of. Will last the rest of his life. That means many of nights in the woods with a great night sleep. To me. That is a great investment. Jeremiah, you are going to be glad you bought it when the next time you are in the woods. Thank you for watching sir.
Backpacking With a Hammock absolutely right! 🙌
Would a bivy bag with aluminium lining help to maintain heat ? I'm going out camping with a hammock for the first time and I don't have the budget to buy an underquilt nor the desire to walk around with my heavy and bulky matrass
What is the lowest temperature do you think you will experience?
Great information but I have one question since I am brand new to using a hammock. How do you prevent falling out of a hammock?
When using a gathered end hammock. It is almost impossible to fall out. Even if you tried. When people think of hammocks. They think of those lawn hammocks that are very tippy and uncomfortable after being in it over a short period of time. Thank you GeorgeMeehanDev for watching. I really appreciate it.
@@AdventureswiththeMarine Thank you for your response. I had asked 7 other UA-camrs this question and you were the only person that answered it. I really appreciate it.
Thank you so much can you help me I am look for a good hammock but I don't have a kit of money I was thinking about the REI quarter Dome air hammock
I know that the REI Quater Dome is cheaper then the Warbonnet Rigderunner. I would wait and save for the ridge runner. But if you don't mind a gathered end. Dream Hammock has one called the Darien. Which is a 100 dollars. And that has a bug net so you can use it year round. The 11 foot which I would recommend with a with a cinch buckle is 115.00.
Backpacking With a Hammock thank you so much for your help and I messed up and have been watching a bunch of UA-cam videos on hammocks and now I don't know which way to go Hennessy Hammock has a a Father's Day sale going on and it's there sxb or something 4 209 and it comes with the suspension the bug net the hammock the tree straps the snake skins awarder collector thing all kinds of things
And then on Kickstarter right now Crua has a hammock they're releasing called The Koala and that comes with everything for a hundred and fifty bucks including the underquilt rainfly everything
With out testing it. I can only give you my opinion. Everybody is trying to come up with a new cool design. In some cases. They look cool. But they do not function very well in certain conditions. First, because of the spreader bars on the ends and its design. It has a higher center of gravity which makes it Tippy and hard to achieve a flat lie in it. The air mattress will help. But you would be only able to, maybe get down to the mid 50s ( 13 Celsius ). It would be fine for car camping because it is heavy and bulky. Because of the design of the rain fly around the hammock. It provides little, if any ventilation. Which can make it hot and humid and cause condensation. Plus the more seams in the tarp. The more chances for it to leak. I don't mean to nit pick. I just want to be honest with you. I hope this was helpful.
Backpacking With a Hammock I really appreciate it thank you and god bless you
Wooooo!
Im the first to comment again bro can i have a hammockkkkk now i always love your vids
I am leaving on a trip on in a hour. I will be gone till the end of June. When I get back. I will see what I can do.
Please have some give awayss
that underquilt protectors over 80 quid insane.. didnt pay that much for my hmk tarp and underquilt and protector....all together
The price of gear has gone up at a fast rate. My brother just bought a hammock and a tarp last week. I have both of them. A he paid a lot more then I did. Thank you rootslion for watching. I really appreciate it.
onewind ones gone up loads n its still a quarter d price of one you showed
Always get a set up that you can afford. Just make sure that it is the right size. The inexpensive one's run on the small size. You can always upgrade in the future. But the main thing is to get out in the woods or the parks and enjoy the great outdoors.
Tip: Shove your mat into a cheap summer sleeping bag, lay on top of, help stop shifting around, keeps shape.
I think that is a great idea Kim. Thank you for sharing that. Good stuff.
Flysheet is 2.4m x 2.2m
Hammock 2.5m x 1.3m
How can I utilise these items. Logically, if I use the tarp at 2.4 with 2.5 on the hammock, with hammock slightly curve, it should cover up the hammock, but it can't. I do not want to use the tarp as diamond shape. Any idea? Appreciate an expert input to newbie. I can send you picture to see on my mistake. Please advise email address. Tq in advance.
This ia meee dennia again broo
Did you fall on 5:14? :)
That's funny. It looks like it.
@@AdventureswiththeMarine it really looks like you did tho
thank god celcius
I always try to give both. Even in measurements. Thank you for watching AMonteverdi. I really appreciate it.
So glad I found your channel Sir.
Thank you for watching and your comment Krunchy Clown. I really appreciate it.
Where’s the next episode?? XD
I am starting to shoot video tomorrow on tarps. A two parts. 1. Styles, material and what size that would work best for you. 2. Some of the ways to set-up and pitch a tarp. Part one will be out a week from Thursday. And part two the week after. I am planning to do a lot of tutorials in the next couple of months. Thank you Kris Sawle for watching them. I really appreciate it.
Backpacking With a Hammock great videos keep it up
Thank you Kris Sawle. I really appreciate it.
Yep you're old top quilt underquilt halfway 3/4 quilt what the hell are you talking about old man I custom made another quilt dual purpose and I use a sleeping bag I'm glad all the years in Colorado camping like a mountain man taught me all this shit that I know
where are you hiding...……..
Trout Whisperer, it's been really crazy. I did two trips that I have to edit. Next week I am hoping to shoot a video on tarps. I have in-laws coming out for 10 days. Since I have been gone, my wife had a list for things that need to be done. Crazy, but good stuff.
miss your stuff brother...
Thank you Trout Whisperer. That is very kind of you.