Keep Dry while Hammock Camping: Continuous Ridgeline, Dutchware Wasp

[@StephenSendall]

Love your presentation, its always fun and informative. Now I am going to have to rethink my tarp set up. Thats what good teachers do, make you think.

[@theoverwatch23-10]

Very nice setup. I run basically the same set up but of course, I'm running 550 and bankline. Awesome video.

[@tennessee978]

Lovin’ that wasp💥💥Slick ridge line and sleeping kit🎯🎯

[@williamdroom5789]

I rock a Dutchware Chameleon with Summer and Winter tarps. Fantastic gear. Welcome to the family!

[@summittaedae2323]

I love the soft shackles. Time to get creative with some dyneema 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@WayPointSurvival]

I really like the titanium clips and the soft shackles. Very light and compact. Thank you.

[@OldPackMule]

Dutchwear is an excellent PA company and a great innovator. Love his stuff.

[@meinuke]

I have the continuous ridge line from DutchWare. I absolutely love it. With the soft shackles, it makes centering the tarp very easy. Great presentation.

[@EPGunman]

Interesting!!! Not saying it’s the best way but saying it is another way!!! Well delivered!!!

[@scottengh1175]

Remembering how to tie knots is easier than remembering how to work little gadgets. I bought something similar, have to bring directions.

[@timwarneka5681]

Just the reverse for me. I can never remember knots; but the Dutch ware titanium things are easy for me to remember. (I wish I was like you - knots are cheaper!)

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Dan, I'm "old school", typically using knots and lashes, but those titanium pieces do look interesting!

[@armanikayden3337]

You all prolly dont give a damn but does anybody know a way to get back into an Instagram account? I stupidly forgot the password. I love any tricks you can give me

[@canaanjeffrey4076]

@Armani Kayden instablaster :)

[@grimlightwildoutdoors]

Great video and tips.

[@MBwelding]

That's pretty cool the ridge line simple and if you have a brain dead moment in a hurry it'll still work no fighting the hitches or anything if your not really dialed in on your knots might be just the ticket for alot of people

[@linklesstennessee2078]

Good demonstration Dan

[@yarinya13]

Great video Dan. Thanks for the detailed explanations. I might throw a tape measure into my bag from now on 😄.. good idea!

[@kebrun4484]

Dude, I use almost the exact same set up. I utilize a figure 9 from niteeyes instead of the wasp and 550 cord because I get that stuff from the national guard. I fly my tarp in a diamond. Allows for more room under the tarp during rain but if a blower is coming I use the A frame. Great video.

[@outdoordauber]

Great explainatian of how the wasp works!

[@gringo3009]

Slick ridge line set up.

[@sdivin67]

My husband lol he's always got a tape measure, pen, spudrench, punch and a pocket knife in his pants pocket throughout the day even on his days off bc you never know when you need to measure something lol

[@HaraldKasbauer]

Man, I learn so much watching your Videos! Your a really fun guy to watch, and your a good teacher. Thanks!

[@traviscreamer1267]

Thanks Dan for the clarification on the ridge line. Great idea very practical. It's also nice so you can fly it little higher to accommodate your height.

[@peppermintpig974]

I run my tarp under my ridge line. This is important with some tarps where friction/wear could reduce the life of the tarp or mess with the center seam and reduce waterproofing.

[@marjiecleveland]

I like how easy the set up is. Nice!

[@blueridgebushcraft8294]

Very cool 😎

[@johnnybushman651]

Hanging with the coalcracker! Thanks for the video, good stuff.

[@rottscobert]

I’m working my way through all your videos and I’m of the opinion that Dan should be a paid narrator..... wanna team up on a bushcraft documentary?

[@justindawson3428]

I have not really played with Dyneema rope yet but I think I might need to pull my finger out and get some. I really like the soft shackle, that is a cleaver idea.

[@georgerosado5194]

FOR SURE 1 OF THE BEST VIDEOS OUT THUS FAR !! THANKS BRO 💨👍☕⛺

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

I like those clips and setup, seems easy. Thanks Dan, take care.

[@jvoclain]

Great video thanks.

[@lennelonge2626]

Nice setup really like it thanks

[@justinpyle3415]

Nice ridge line! I keep paracord set up for my ridgeline but those buckles on yours are super convenient

[@danmalone7819]

Dan, Cool setup with continuous ridge line. You might see an order coming from Ireland for one. Stay cool and stay in the woods.

[@markthiel2953]

Thank you for this video. I have a Hammock Gear 12' Quest that I use Dutchware Stingers and zing it to secure it. I also have a Dutchware continuous ridgeline set up you use, but I always have trouble with the Prussick knots. Your demonstration helped me understand the soft shackle application. I appreciate that.

[@PeterNordBushcraft]

I like your tarp I need one! I like the tie outs.

[@janetwithers7427]

Always informative. 👍

[@theautumnalcyclist7629]

I use exactly the same apart from the soft shackles which I treated myself to a pair of nama claws 👌

[@jeffavery351]

Dutchware also has tarp tato, which I use, that works very well. Use them instead of the prussik knot.

[@jmsbohannon]

You need to come to one of our hangs here in PA and NJ. I think you'll enjoy it. A nice mix of people including some buchcraft folks.

[@onetimeoutdoorsdj1394]

I really like the detail in effort you put into the video especially explainingexplaining everything in detail and how it works I'm definitely going to pick up one a duchess wasps I have a lot of his titanium gear that's one piece I don't have yet lop

[@mikerogers9711]

As always. Great info

[@johnturner6251]

Thankx Dan, always learn /take away something from your vids. A bit hard to see on vid but could you show/explain how to form the figure of 8 on the soft shackle.

[@MAXCOBRALAZERFACE]

I have two of the Dutch ridgelines.

[@germ9337]

MAXCOBRALAZERFACE bless your soul

[@RonMTube]

Paracord ridgeline? The horror, the horror! LOL. You chose wisely going with dyneema...no stretch.

[@trailtrashoutdoors8173]

Great video as always my friend! Been thinking of getting a continuous ridgeline but I just use a figure 9 carabiener and paracord for now. Much love!! -TTO

[@onetimeoutdoorsdj1394]

In my opinion at 10 x 10 tarp is good for bushcrafting but that's about it. Yes it'll work but like you said you have to do it in a diamond if you're having bad weather. If you have a bigger tarp you can keep it in the same set up and it's not that much heavier. you can get a nice 12 by 12 tarp on Amazon for $47 and it comes with the steaks the guidelines and everything you need.

[@Q-BinTom]

Ok not have to look into the titanium clampy things..... Thanks for sharing

[@csamons0935]

I'm loving that continuous ridgeline! I'm currently using attachments at each end of the tarp. Are the prussick loops and the ridge line the same cordage? I was under the impression the prussicks needed to be a smaller diameter to bite the line (bankline on paracord).

[@bahamajim1998]

Very informative fella .Thank you very much !!

[@68thBC]

Soft shackle how to vid...time for that Dan.

[@FindersKeepers88]

Nice Tarp, good design of ridgeline & "wasp" hardware. Trying to justify the cost .... survival ?

[@3dagedesign]

have you tried a Gear sling (mini hammock for your backpack and gear) hangs under your hammock.

[@cjemtp0470]

Fantastic...now teach us how to make a soft shackle with bank line.

[@68thBC]

I have seen paracord soft shackles...the vid has made me want to make them now that I have a reason

[@Umi-imU-We-Are-One]

I'm loving it 🧐 🧶

[@Traveling_with_FIVE_Cats]

Good info! Thanks!!

[@Gumby1974]

Have you ever had any trouble with rain while having the line run under the tarp?

[@pauljones9746]

So where's the Coalcracker emergency shelter tarp that you teased us about back in NOVEMBER ??

[@hipgroove68]

Great vid .. anything vids on making that prussic knot with the ball end ..which you put thru the d ring? Thanks!

[@Ts7005]

Wow! Looks like a mc gyver solution! I would really want a set Up like youres❣️ Love youre videos! Sorry, Swenglish...

[@The.Incredible.Mister.E]

If this was a mcgyver setup there would be paper clips and a bar of soap and it would explode by voice command

[@JipJac]

What size ridge line is that? Diameter, I mean. Is that strictly from Dutchwear?

[@robertcole9391]

Ha ha ha! Tape measurer and the Pythagorean theorem to string a tarp... LOL.. Now I'm seeing with all the 550 cord and continuous ridge line turning into a bird's nest similar to a bad fishing trip where your reel get's all knotted up.. he he he.. Now I'll have to lose my mountain house freeze dried 22 oz porter house with salad and sweet potato fries to make room for another 1000 feet of paracord. Yes. Dan.. this is like the one a while back I posted that had your ribs busting with laughter. (using boiled rocks for heat episode). Sorry.. had to go there. Great vid... Not sure why everyone has to get so scientific over stringing a ridge line. But hey.. It is a millennial's word out there today.. What happened to just.. 'Run a line over your hammock, make taught, drape a tarp and stake? Such insanity.. LOL.. But the tape measurer was hilarious. Thanks.

[@heathcoat67]

I like the soft shackle idea but the wasp thing seems more complicated than a trucker hitch. great vid though.

[@outdoorhangtime5404]

I use something VERY similar but i leave the tarp attached for faster deployment. I use 2 prussic knots so the tarp can move around. Any reason you don't leave the tarp attached?

[@ShamelessTR]

Dutchwear sent me here. Ha. Nice to see your set up. Hard to see in the video, do you run the ridgeline over the tarp or under the tarp? I run mine over to stop water from trying to find a path.

[@therealbigfoot3076]

Coalcracker

[@clownpocket]

Do you find that a dyneema Prusik slides on the dyneema line?

[@johnfuller6338]

I use heavy cotton cord on ridge line to catch water coming down an let it drip well away from tarp an hammock.

[@snaponjohn100]

John Fuller A much lighter set up would be to use the Dynamo ridge line and cut short pieces of that cotton cord about the length of a shoelace and use a hits just to hang them on the line just underneath the edges of the tarp. They need to be under the tarp. When the water runs down the line it’ll hit those knots and run down that cotton cord and drip to the ground.

[@ahilbilyredneksopinion]

How long are your soft shackles ?

[@HikeCamp]

Great system... I may check out Dutchwear. You may have covered this but... Some of us older guys have to get up often to urinate. which is a pain in the a$$ with a hammock... Any solutions?.... Other than stay home...LOL Oh BTW what season of Alone were you on? Interested in checking it out

[@tiburonimbus]

Pee in a bottle, or roll over and aim out of the side of the hammock.

[@HikeCamp]

@@tiburonimbus A bottle I would wear` at so point. Out the side I would step in for sure.... LOL Guess I will just crawl my lazy ass out and go as usual... LOL

[@Tuxdaddy]

What's the breaking strength of the ridge line cordage, along with those titanium pieces ???

[@Slatari]

Was going to ask the same question

[@monkeyingout]

Could you show how to do the soft shackle thing with figure 8 please?

[@jamesparker6383]

so, is there a problem with using #36 bank line ?

[@unclerojelio6320]

Do you have a link to making the soft shackle?

[@indianahunter63]

Hey, Corporals Corner is telling stories about you. Lol.

[@matsvineyard7564]

I can't seem to download your website. is it online? Any suggestions?

[@shanefuller24]

Love the video as always sir great job just one question have you seen corporal corners last video there is a statement I found kinda funny about black coffee

[@ricklentz6320]

I saw that... And found it HILARIOUS!!! I do enjoy BOTH of these guys...

[@samsmith8870]

You said the tarp was 10x10. You have a 10 foot tarp with an 11 foot hammock?

[@roywonder5057]

So.. is there such a thing as a non-continuous ridge line? :]

[@emanuelesala6036]

Hi Can you show us how to do a soft shackle in a next video thanks

[@The.Incredible.Mister.E]

What's the test weight of that ridge line? Because the test weight of Paracord is enough to protect against potential Widowmakers.

[@The.Incredible.Mister.E]

@One Two Three Incorporated that fact that it took over two years to get an answer to this question says a lot about this community... I've stop LARPing since then, but sincerely thank you for the answer to my question.

[@darrenkeaton]

Did you hear what Corporal Kelly said about you at the end of his last video? He says that he likes his coffee black like your men... shots fired.

[@sgbradley]

I doubt Dan has the same backtalking skills or wants to go head to head with Corporal's Corner over eating problems. But will be fun to see lol.

[@nickkammer6832]

@@sgbradley yeah every video should be labeled cooking with corporal

[@stevesmith8854]

All in good fun...I think!

[@etnrutledge8461]

How does that tensioner do in windy conditions? I think I really want that now.

[@jmsbohannon]

It works great in the wind. Once you get the tarp all set the way you want it and it's all tensioned, it ain't going anywhere.

[@etnrutledge8461]

jim bohannon That’s good to know. I use a continuous ridge line on my hammock as well and that looks a lot more compact and easy to use than what I have now.

[@jamesedwards1588]

❤️🎥

[@jenniferwhite6089]

the tarp has to be good he said its a dutch tarp I am good I am dutch too

[@toddevans4667]

i have a sewing tape measure in my pack

[@GreencampRhodie]

Much prefer just using ridge line knots as in Paul Kirtley's demo vid. Less to fail / lose, more adaptable uses (redundancy). Stood me well for years.

[@KD-wy2cc]

THOSE TAKE WAY LONGER

[@universaljoint]

Ridgelines like that with cold wet fingers are not fun. Just stick with paracord.

[@curtisgreen110683]

Dan, did you hear the joke Shawn from "Cooking with Corporal Kelly" made about you on his last video? 😂 Whats that all about?

[@johnnyanderson4464]

curtisgreen110683 I knew someone would say something lmao

[@nicholasc3501]

Thank you for the detailed footage and explanation of the dutch stuff. It's important to know how to use something before you order it (wasps, worms, fleas, ticks, ants, etc). While Dutch seems like a nice dude and sells some cool stuff, his demonstration videos of his products are pure shit. I hope you're getting some kind of kick back from him.

[@sncrabs65]

Hey be nice to Dutch, sure his production quality is lacking and you can usually hear water running in his background, but he’s getting better, his camera man is a lot steadier these days