Amok Unboxing and Initial Review

[@chrishuffman6687]

I have this hammock now for two years. Amazing for side sleeping

[@NoviceWildCamper]

I'm out in it tonight, laying on my side. Most comfortable I've been 👍

[@fuffydingo]

I found it so entertaining to watch you do something I've done dozens of times!!

[@NoviceWildCamper]

I'm improving slowly. Out in it tonight 👌👍

[@fuffydingo]

It does take time to get used to, but after that it's like riding a bike. Enjoy your outing!

[@barchetta1234]

You kinda looked like a kid in a candy store when unpacking it 🤣 Nice review, thx for sharing.

[@NoviceWildCamper]

I was pretty much 😂 used it last night for the first time. Interesting for sure. 👍

[@dairy1994]

Beautiful 🧡🧡🖤💕🤍❤🤎❤💓❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥💞💙💙🤎🤎

[@typo4000]

Can't remember a better argument for a tent.😁👍👍👍

[@NoviceWildCamper]

😂

[@LundysWildcampBushcraft]

Your fast becoming my favourite review channel I'm crap at doing them 🤣🤣 my mate Roney has one and says it's the most comfortable sleep he's ever had atvb Jimmy 😎😎👍👍

[@NoviceWildCamper]

Ah thanks buddy. It is comfy. I'm in it now. Full thoughts video up soon.

[@mondesoso]

Wonderful, I love nature, I am from Algeria

[@NoviceWildCamper]

Thanks monde 👍

[@MichaelAndersen_DK]

Just ordered mine, although only the tarp in camo. Looking forward to it! Had the Amok pad already, so that was "free". Cheers!

[@NoviceWildCamper]

Youll love it. Takes a little adjusting to get used to it but so comfy for sleeping 👍

[@westcountrywildcamping9556]

Quite a cool hammock. Love the camo pattern. Looks very comfortable

[@NoviceWildCamper]

You'll find out on the next vid 😁👍

[@alanharvey1499]

I own a 3.0 XL got it shortly after it's release. I love it. The guide line for the bug net it a great improvement. I never have or will attach it at the foot. I'm not sure about the hole in the net. Probably won't be a thing. I always did set it over the ridge line. BTW the ridge line is a great place to hang a light and fan combo. Some day I will get the larger fry that is offered now. But I have never gotten wet and I have changed just that that.

[@NoviceWildCamper]

I didn't know they had a larger fly. I'll check that out. Thanks 👍

[@alanharvey1499]

@@NoviceWildCamper it's standard equipment now. It's 33% larger than it was.

[@NoviceWildCamper]

It needed to be a little bit bigger for sure.

[@KeaAlstrup]

Great vid. About the pad. If it’s bending I’m putting some mor air in. Often do that in the night when going to sleep. The air compress when getting colder = more air in the pad. My experience with it. Love to se the sleeping review

[@NoviceWildCamper]

I've used it a few times in camps now and love how comfy it is. My only issue is getting in and out and also not really being able to sit up in it and cook as you can't reach table or ground so have to bring another chair. Otherwise it's a great design. 👍

[@Colinrussellscottishwildcamper]

A fantastic hammock, love mine👍

[@NoviceWildCamper]

I'm in it tonight 👍

[@Colinrussellscottishwildcamper]

@@NoviceWildCamper nice one, comfiest hammock by far, really is an ingenious design, enjoy👍

[@williamwood6795]

Very cool and practical. Would it be easier to get in and out of the hammock while in "chair mode" ??

[@NoviceWildCamper]

Not really as your quilt falls out. It's actually quite east to get in and out once you've tried it a few times and got the knack but the issue is as it rocks back and becomes more upright when you're getting in, all you gear falls out unless it's tied down. In my later vids I note that if they put a mesh between the two main panels it would hold stuff like quilt and pillow that there isn't room to store anywhere else and stop it falling out. I do like it though but like everything it needs tweeking.

[@leooneill1693]

Great video thanks. Not sure if I'm speaking out of turn, but it looked like you were blowing up the air mattress yourself, and just inflating the bag. Using your own breathe when it cold can ad moisture to the inside of the mattress, which will then freeze and reduce the R value. If I'm wrong, I apologize. Many thanks good sir

[@NoviceWildCamper]

@leooneill1693 no, if you lightly blow into the bag it just opens it and allows you to pump more volume in. It wasn't taking my breath to fill it. Otherwise you'd never get enough air in the pump sack.

[@Mickoutdoors]

Great vid Mike, heard loads of good things about the Amok, but the weight and price if you add all the extras at almost 700 quid is kinda making me cry 🤣🤣 I mean it's almost the price of a hilliberg and I know where I'd spend my money if I had the choice or that kinda money to throw at camping gear lol, looking forward to seeing how you get on with it mate 👍👍

[@NoviceWildCamper]

Cheers mick. The whole kit should come to less than £600 including delivery and tax but yes its still not cheap. Although it does include a 5r mat which tents don't and if you have one suitable you can use that instead of paying for one. I'm out in tonight testing properly. Vid will be up soon 👍cheers.

[@hazzardoutdoors]

Amok is still massively exciting me, perhaps embarrassingly so, the thing scaring me is that initial outlay and cost... its really alot. Considering it would be a bed perhaps a dozen times a year max.

[@NoviceWildCamper]

True. But then again people pay up to 1k for a hilleberg so...... I'm out in it tonight so will give my full thoughts on the next video 👍

[@hazzardoutdoors]

@@NoviceWildCamper those people aren't me... lol. I have a polish lavvu and a lanshan 1.... 😆

[@grossi46]

Great review buddy. Your enthusiasm for this particular product shone throughout the video. What regatta fleece are you wearing as I recently purchased 2 x regatta Thompson fleeces for £14 and I love them 😁

[@NoviceWildCamper]

Ah I paid £12 for 2 😂 had them about two years now from go out doors, dont know what model they are though. Cheers buddy. 👍

[@garysmith7286]

Great review. Looks like a lot of faffing around to set it up, and I dread to think the fun you will have getting out for a pee at 3am...lol Also, the tarp looks quite small, which means you limit the usable space in bad weather. With the haven it's easy to use a larger tarp. Could you do this here??

[@NoviceWildCamper]

I'm looking at testing it out with my onewind tarp but as the lay is opposite it may not work. We will see. Next time I'm going to get a groundsheet so I can step out without worrying about boots. Will be a lot easier. I'm not giving up on it yet for sure.

[@marcushughes9]

Wondering which you prefer the Amok or the haven tent as far as comfort goes? Would one work better for a stomach sleeper? I like the price of the haven more so I’m just trying to figure out if the amok price brings with it that much more comfort? Thanks for your time.

[@NoviceWildCamper]

Hi Marcus. Having used the Amok a few times now and the Haven loads, I would say for stomach sleeper thr Haven us certainly the best one. It's also a lot easier to get in and out however I would recommend the xl no matter what size you are as you just get that much more space inside and also change out the tarp to normal one like the onewind etc. Makes life a lot easier. 👍

[@scottgraham2962]

Not going to lie but that is awesome

[@NoviceWildCamper]

I'm in it tonight. Full thoughts video up soon 👍

[@tordvincentheggland3117]

Why did you not tighten the cord to keep the bug net away while in chair mode?

[@NoviceWildCamper]

It was only an initial review. If sitting I'd probably not use the bug mesh but yes looking back i could have tightened it. 👍

[@Bikepacking]

Did they let you keep it or just on trail for 1 month

[@NoviceWildCamper]

Keep it. I've never had to send anything back from a company, only the Dipole that was leant by someone.

[@Bikepacking]

@@NoviceWildCamper yeah all the companies that send me gear part of the deal is it mine .. but lately i hear companies saying just for 30 days testing which is crap because you cant really test a product i do review of gear that lasts ie 1 year .. so i tell them not interested

[@NoviceWildCamper]

@Bikepacking yeah I've turned down a fair bit due to their requirements on timeframes etc.

[@Bikepacking]

@@NoviceWildCamper lol yeah love it when they say must do 10 minutes video on a pump light they sent me one i said sure i do 10 minute video .. just didnt say when lol had it for 9 months now still haven’t made a video the reason is much gear just fails and rarely lasts under condition of really testing ie time and weather .. snugpaks said they send me a tent for testing i told them great i be testing it in the jungles of Vietnam and will do a video .. they replied and said they couldn’t give me the tent lol lol

[@the_E4_Mafia]

I own both the Haven and the Amok, I like both, but one thing I’ve found is that in colder weather you will get colder in the Amok, primarily because of two things….1) the pad is 5” LESS WIDTH than the Haven pad and 2) there is no top cover. The Haven has the rain fly/top cover so it can be put into that storm mode to retain the most amount of your body heat, the Amok is open on top save for the bug netting and no matter how low you get the tarp it won’t hold the heat in like the Haven. I’ve used BOTH Amok and Haven in sub-freezing temps and I’m always cold in the Amok, but toasty warm in the Haven. Just my 2 cents.

[@NoviceWildCamper]

Cheers buddy. Oddly i was in it yesterday and found it was much warmer than the Haven during last winter. Only got down to -2 and no wind so was fine but agree about being open and the pad width. When flat on my back I could feel my arms getting cold due to it not being wide enough although I do side sleep so wasn't a major issue. Will see. Thanks for watching 👍

[@freethinker5225]

I really want to get the amok as I don't do too much cold weather camping but I've also looked at the warbonnet blackbird xlc and withe the superfly tarp and under quilt paired with the pad I have I reckon it would be much warmer but probably not as comfortable

[@NoviceWildCamper]

I've not tried the warbonnet products but they look good. I can certainly vouch for the comfort of the Amok though. Best sleep I've ever had and again this week 👌👍

[@glenncharles6622]

The Blackbird XLC is a fantastic hammock especially when paired with the under quilts. I have been using them for years. However, this is very interesting to me and I will definitely pick one up to try. Great video, thanks!

[@NoviceWildCamper]

@glenncharles6622 cheers buddy. Hope you enjoy it 👍

[@jim-bob-outdoors]

Always been fascinated by these, but it looks like a lot of faffing about.

[@NoviceWildCamper]

I'm out in it tonight. I think like anything new you need to get used to it particularly hammocking. There's some real good bits and some not. I'll get this vid out soon with my real use thoughts. 👍

[@scottgraham2962]

You look well tall

[@NoviceWildCamper]

😂 a bit

[@Roman-nu1om]

Getting in and out looks like a nightmare, when it rains the hammock acts as a huge funnel and every small movement by the user triggers an hefty counter movement of the hammock, sleeping inside would probably make me seesick (like lying on top of a seesaw). This product is such a mess I cannot believe that anyone would get it over the Haven XL.

[@NoviceWildCamper]

To be honest it's the warmest and most comfortable hammock I've slept in, including the Haven but that's close on comfort. It is a pain getting in and out but that's the only real problem. Storage could be better designed in my eyes but other than that it's a good hammock. If you think about a rocking chair, it's a nice feeling focki g back and forth rather than side to side like a normal hammock so I think if you're going to feel seasick it would probably more likely be in a side to side swing hammock rather than foot to head.

[@RustyKnorr]

You should familiarize yourself with product before attempting to demonstrate it. That was embarrassing and misrepresents the genius in the design of this fantastic hammock. You can’t “review” something you know nothing about. This is an “unboxing”, but not a review in any sense of the word.

[@NoviceWildCamper]

First, it is titled and unboxing and 'initial' review. So you seem to have missed that. Secondly. If I'm buying something and all I see is an expert handling it making it look easy then fail miserably when I get it I wouldn't be happy. I get many comments saying it's great to see someone use these things the first time so they see the same issues that they would have when they first use it too. So please don't tell me how to do my job 👍

[@NoviceWildCamper]

p.s. I have been out in it many times since and it's still a pain in the ass to get in and out of and everything falls out when you try to get in it unless it's tied up. Loads of honest users out there say the same thing with this product rather than those paid to review.