Every Camper Should Try THIS! Hammock Camping Spreader Bars!

Hammock camping can be AMAZING!
I used to jump into one of those classic weaved hammocks and snooze for hours. But wake up a bit sore and crammed.
There are some pretty awesome setups out there, keep an eye out for a Bridge Hammock if your a side sleeper, and make sure it has a mosquito net, and slot to slide in a sleeping pad.
Also test to see how stable they are!!!
I've had this one for years, and it's made by @warbonnetoutdoors and called a RidgeRunner.
Disclaimer: I made this on my own without any affiliation with them. I just love quality gear!
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[@sercancelenk7131]

Depending on where you are you might want to pack 2 sturdy trees as well.

[@pedroclaro7822]

can't setup a hammock anywhere, but you also can't setup a tent anywhere either.

[@AquaTech225]

@@pedroclaro7822 you can with the right gear. Tensa outdoors makes trekking trees. Then you don’t need trees at all. In that case you’re able to set up a hammock anywhere’s.

[@BURTONizAjerK]

Lol

[@bpetnoi1472]

Bring trekking trees. That's a perfect solution as indicated by others.

[@RevolverRabbit]

@@pedroclaro7822 they make little tents that just fit to cots.

[@omarantonetti8417]

Wild bear: oh look a burrito alright this is going to be an awesome day

[@SomeGuy-gc8zs]

If a hammock is a burrito, a tent is a nigiri. Bears are bears, if one decides you look tasty you're not stopping him with anything short of .44mag.

[@101raziel905]

@@KZbin_is_complete-total_shit we are taking day to day people 44 is better

[@Deyas786]

@@KZbin_is_complete-total_shit MAYBE a 22 through the eye socket which probably wouldn't even penetrate that thin area of bone behind the eye (plus imagine trying to hit a small quarter sized moving target) Idk about you but a 12 Guage would make me feel alot safer. even so I've heard of some bears charging through 12 Guage slugs!

[@omarantonetti8417]

You guys must be the lives of the party

[@raidersx81]

@@KZbin_is_complete-total_shit ain't no way I'm putting my faith on a 22 caliber gun for a bear attack talk bout pissing it off

[@randydube1423]

Some of my BEST sleep have come from hammocks. I love my bed but there's something magical about a hammock sleep every once in a while.

[@Bombonyanus]

Once I slept in my hammock and when I woke up I thought I was in my bed that’s how comfy it was

[@tonyztyles8330]

@@Bombonyanushammocks fkn rule

[@knifelore1647]

For sure! Done right nothing beats them.

[@georgeb.wolffsohn30]

To sleep flat in a standard hammock lie diagonally this enables you to sleep more comfortably. During my teenage years I slept in a maya hammock with no discomfort.

[@theonlyD]

Yes. Diagonal layer is flatter than what is show in video.

[@fearsomefawkes6724]

He's using a bridge hammock. They're designed to be use length way, not on a diagonal.

[@georgeb.wolffsohn30]

@@fearsomefawkes6724 but if that requires you to bend your body uncomfortably . . .

[@yyyyyk]

I slept a couple of nights in a hammock when I traveled the Amazon in Brazil, and we had spreader bars, and it was very comfortable! Probably because of the spreader bars!

[@pasofino9583]

That’s awesome! How bad are the bugs?

[@elseascotty9346]

Photos proof or it didn’t happen

[@yyyyyk]

@@pasofino9583 I was worries about the malaria mosquito so I covered myself with tons of a local mosquito repellent, and it worked quite well!

[@yyyyyk]

@@elseascotty9346 give me your email address and I'll send you photos.

[@elseascotty9346]

@@yyyyyk your moms house

[@Christian_Prepper]

*We have been using 4 Season Hennessy Hammock tents for a few years now and in addition to everything you highlighted, I've included just one collapsible tent pole and four tent stakes with each hammock in order to be able to set them up on the ground like normal tents when there are absolutely no trees or elevated attachments available (open fields and beaches).*

[@drakejohnson6652]

This man always has the best short clips

[@TheBearEssentials]

Thanks so much bro!

[@kelly-annflanagan7693]

💯👍❤️😎

[@supergoldfish2010]

​@@TheBearEssentials so where can I get this hammock?

[@pedroclaro7822]

@@supergoldfish2010 he has a link in the description to it. Next time try looking there before asking people? There are others like it though, just look up bridge hammock. There’s ENO for example.

[@pippi-_-]

​@@TheBearEssentialsswag is superior

[@pcatful]

Insert for the mattress, though usually unnecessary provides insulation. Great ideas and innovations.

[@marlinstancliff2052]

Been hammock sleeping 10+ years love it

[@padrickscar]

Replace spreader bars with trekking poles, and I'm sold

[@TheEvertw]

My son slept in his hammock all through our vacation this year. He loved it.

[@johncallahan2934]

This is a cool hammock and I like the idea that some of them can come with a blow up mattress cross bars as well as a mosquito net and a tarp to keep the rain out

[@kitten-whisperer]

Didnyou really feel the need to say what you did lol. You sound like a salesman lol 🤡

[@mjcussen7458]

Do you know which ones come with all of those extras that you mentioned?

[@Danny-ge2my]

We were in a coconut palm Grove in Mexico put a hammock between two trees laying there with the sound of the ocean reading a book next thing you know you're asleep for like 6 hours fantastic sleeping.

[@gewgulkansuhckitt9086]

Gotta be careful setting up anything under coconut trees as a falling coconut can kill you, especially if you're doing something that shakes the trunk even a little bit. People who have leaned against a coconut tree to take a have been injured or even killed.

[@betteryou7hanme]

I have a Vietnam era jungle hammock I use while backpacking. It's the most essential piece of my kit, and nothing beats that "old b bag" smell.

[@superguysmiley2277]

Hennessy hammock for this old boy! Best sleeps of my life.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Ya I've heard great things about those!

[@snakes_shadow3539]

I've been looking into sari hammocks, myself. They're really long, though some extra cordage to tie them is probably a good idea, and instead of taking up room in your pack, you wear it as a garment. Because that's what it is, a garment that has this extra use.

[@zacherybutter7349]

This is such a cool idea, but I cannot find any media on them. Where do you find them?

[@snakes_shadow3539]

@zacherybutter7349 Therein lies my problem.... I'm not sure of what other things I can search under, so I can't find much either, except for "don't have babies nap in them because of health risks". I'm mostly going off of a sari's dimensions, and fabric and cordage with good weight allowances and water proofness. They won't end up being as pretty as saris CAN be, but in the west, the trend seems to be eschewing form, and going only for function anyway. And the nice thing is? From what I've seen, Indian culture has been very open to sharing food and fashion with anyone who is interested. So you can ignore anyone who isn't from India if they complain about cultural appropriation. Edit: When I get one, I'll be buying fabric and making it myself. There are some places that will cut the fabric for you, so that will remove some worry about keeping your cuts straight.

[@zacherybutter7349]

@@snakes_shadow3539 interesting.

[@accountemail9712]

I like spraying my stuff with repellent as well as using turnbuckles for tighter hammock use.

[@roddyg3692]

I did enough camping spreading sleeping cots out in the field during my tours in the military. On one occasion I found a Scorpion inside my sleeping bag. It is no joke when in the military you are told to shake your boots vigorously because of unknown hitchhikers. In Iraq I constantly shook my boots and sleeping bag, and swept my living space because of Camel Spiders, which are actually non-poisonous, but aggressive tailless Scorpions.

[@michaelhenderson6786]

I’ve always heard Camel Spiders (despite their cosmically horrifying appearance) are only aggressive when provoked, and even then it takes a lot of provoking. Though I would hazard a guess that being stepped on in a shoe, or rolled onto from inside a sleeping bag, might sufficiently piss one off enough. But I’ve never seen or encountered one in person, so I wouldn’t know.

[@misterbulger]

Back ache and freezing cold has been my experience and I've tried a few times

[@TheBearEssentials]

Ya, what type of sleeping mat do you use? The one I’m using is an R7 - which is a very high thermal value, and about 3.5” tall. So also high comfort. I’ve used it in -25C with a -20 bag and have been fine.

[@leestokes5412]

Then you're doing it all wrong...learn what you should carry, and what you shouldn't, dress in layers, use the correct "R" value sleeping mat, and a down filled sleeping bag rated for the area you live in or are camping in...it's not just throwing up a tent or hammock with sleeping bag, there's so much more to camping, and doing it as comfortable as possible.

[@wakranich3488]

Use a thick pair of wool socks & a wool or cashmere sweater (thin cashmere is fine w/turtle neck & coat. Hat too!

[@misterbulger]

@@wakranich3488 may as well just carry a tent and a ground pad if I need all that extra gear tho

[@rld1278]

Need an underquilt...

[@LincolnLagger]

Makes a nice taco for bears

[@MokuNui808]

You should talk about going to ground as well. Most tent campers aren't aware of the true versatility of a hammock!

[@alansarthou3276]

Bridge hammock, a real game changer!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@jamesfoureight9879]

Something I need to try! I don’t sleep well on my back is the only problem.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Right on, ya give it a go, and see if it works for your side sleeping!

[@sheepdog875]

Here I was liking my normal eno. I might need to make some upgrades!

[@NikosKatsikanis]

bushcraft channels have evolved, this is an evolution

[@weaselodooms]

I got a good hammock tent, has another tarp rolled up on the end for rain. Rolls up much tighter and smaller than a ground tent.

[@deeznuts834]

Can u name the model ?

[@joewoodchuck3824]

We've had spreader bar hammocks for years, but this is somewhat better.

[@80PercentScottish]

Hammocks cripple my back, and I don't even have back problems.

[@oscar38]

☹️ I really didn't want to read that, as I have back problems and was really wanting a hammock.

[@OngoGablogian185]

Strangely enough, me too, and I'm also 80 percent scottish.

[@martynichol2600]

The spreader bars should fix the back problems. If your setup can't incorporate them, then lie diagonally, this will allow you to sleep flat, not U shaped.

[@oscar38]

Have since bought a cheap hammock, no back pain or stiffness. Excellent night's sleep.

[@RustedPlastic11111]

I like the ground hammock You can't fall out, when asleep, And you can sleep on your side

[@passionfruitgrenadilla1845]

Never a bored moment on this channel and never swipe before 7 watching, deeply learning, impressive aha’s!!

[@winter_and_bushcraft]

Absolutely awesome! I didnt know that it was possible to lay flat in the Hammock! Thanks for sharing 🤠🌲👋

[@rld1278]

Lay on the diagonal, it straightens right out. No banana sleeping.

[@DeltaChimp]

Loved my bug net hammock... perfect for my chronic back pain

[@Mk-xf1ov]

That’s great good luck with it and I look forward to getting one.

[@Ayla613forever]

I have skyloft hammock that is like that and it is fantastic. But yes, the comment below that says the bear comes up and sees a human burrito. I always joke that I sleep at bear snack height 😮😂

[@ForkRat]

That's awesome, could you put down a link to the hammock setup you're using?

[@bryanburcham1381]

See the 3 dots below the "Share" button on the right side of the screen? Tap. Then select "description". You're welcome.

[@buckett5631]

@@bryanburcham1381 the dots aren’t there

[@bryanburcham1381]

@@buckett5631 if you're watching this as a "Short", they should be...as that's how I found it. As a normal video through the channel, it'll just be in the drop-down for the description. Aside from that, not sure what else to tell ya regarding your technical experience.

[@littlepumpkinseed]

​@buckett5631 the dots are at the veery top right corner of your screen. On the side of the other icons :)

[@yuno1781]

@@buckett5631you have to hold the screen

[@michaeldavid7959]

This dude is amazing

[@TheJesselopez1981]

Im a side sleeper and prefer a standard hammock. The best way is sleep diagonally and I prefer going about 4/5 of the way on my side. Sometimes ai end up going past my side and start sleeping 1/4 of the way towards my stomache. The only way gammocks are really uncomfortable are for sleeping directly on your back because it squeezes your shoulders.

[@lazaruslazuli6130]

My best friend and I made hammocks out of heavy canvas with a foam pad layered inside back in the early 70's. Add a mosquito net and you've got comfy camping.

[@friziology]

Wow... All your videos are just wow...!

[@edy042]

Ridgerunner baby

[@TheBearEssentials]

Yeeeee!

[@edy042]

@@TheBearEssentials subscribed.

[@kelly-annflanagan7693]

Until the bears come along and then you're just a bear sized levitating panini. 🤣😂🤣 Okay seriously I've always loved sleeping in my hammock, even in my own backyard. 😎❤️

[@forlorndream1400]

That looks pretty cool.

[@cassidykk]

What brand is that whole setup?

[@TheBearEssentials]

Hey! I’m not affiliated with them or anything, and don’t want to make this a product advertisement. So I’ll say a “Bridge Hammock” Is what you want to look for. This one in particular though, is called the RidgeRunner and it’s made by a company called Warbonnet Outdoors.

[@cassidykk]

@@TheBearEssentials Thank you sir.

[@rld1278]

They make nice ones. If you get the double layered standard type they make for a diagonal lay, you can slip an air or foam mattress between the layers for bottom insulation.

[@Becca1ona]

Awesome 😮

[@metaljacket866]

I'd probably bring a couple of spikes for the trees to keep the rope from slipping , some trees may not have branches that low . love the channel , great advice . makes me want to go again , it's been years ..

[@75mcclain]

How much weight do they hold

[@johnkarag]

So good and so simple..............!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dereinzigwahreRichi]

Truth is: if it's not summer AND not windy you'll want that tarp over and around you. You'll need some isolation under you, be it a mattress or an underquilt, but you can get away with a light closed cell foam pad that would be uncomfy on the ground, point given. You'll also want some blanket over you. It won't usually be much lighter to carrya hammock setup than a tent, you'll need all the other stuff you take for camping as well. But you'll need to find two trees in the right distance in a nice spot. This can be a challenge, too, been there and done that. You don't need flat ground but you also don't want a steep incline. Sliding down a hill first thing when you get up isn't ideal. And you'll need to put your backpack or other stuff somewhere, think about that, too. On the bare ground is no good place in heavy rain. Hammock camping might require more planning than you initially think, just keep that in mind.

[@chadjohnston2749]

Hammocks are awesome everyone needs one

[@bloodycheetah3596]

Heck yeah homie. I Just became an eagle scout, and hammock camping was my go to. Less effort and clean up! And its light weight and easily packable 👍

[@Woolpix18]

I find regular hammocks plenty comfortable if you use a sleeping bag

[@TheBearEssentials]

Ya for sure! some people like those better.

[@dianadehass7616]

Best sleep ever! 😍😍

[@i11u5ion9]

Gotta love a good Warbonnet hammock!

[@josephguerrero1351]

You be sleepin while the bears be chewin.

[@TheBearEssentials]

Haha soft shelled human taco

[@VikingInternational]

A table for bears. Nice

[@bkl6575]

It's looking great 👍🏻

[@caroleschaub9709]

That’s brilliant!

[@brentmagerowski7886]

I’m dying to try this for sleep Just hitting 43 the ground is no longer my friend

[@TheBearEssentials]

Oh it’s a complete game changer!!

[@palipali4264]

We sleep "Japanese style on a hard floor with very little padding. I am 53. You can adjust.

[@brentmagerowski7886]

@@palipali4264 not after you’re spoiled with a luxury mattress at home

[@eskimojones23]

I'm 40 and just started sleeping on the floor I'm loving it

[@WRSB313]

I love hammock camping it's so comfortable but the problem I have Is getting a cold back 😅 I always use the hammock in the woods and put the embers / coals of the fire under the hammock I know it's risky 😂 but when I do this I'm snug as a bug so I can get a few decent hours sleep 😴

[@superduckybro]

As a side sleeper hammocks have never bothered me. I still love sleeping in them.

[@gabrielutasi]

I made a tree camper style hammock with taught ratchet straps. So much better. No sway either

[@davidpearson8954]

Very cool

[@tee1up785]

Brilliant

[@sterobinson561]

Perfect

[@elizabethlazar6868]

I love hammocks!

[@eunycecrowe9651]

Wow sweet camping experiences

[@RobMaj7]

Super nice !

[@DJ-kg6zq]

That fancy spreader bar looks sweet! Probably to much added weight for backpacking but for car camping maybe.

[@TheBearEssentials]

They’re surprisingly not bad, the whole setup including hammock, tarp, and bars is about 2-3lbs max? It’s lighter than my tent that’s for sure. I’ve used it backcountry plenty. I believe the bars are lightweight aluminum.

[@scaredofghosts6813]

I have a regular hammock and i toss and turn all the time no problem, its great

[@timelessadventurer]

I loveeee my eno hammock when camping!

[@fenrisstrange8813]

That's awesome.

[@learningthewoodland]

Great narration!

[@GarettFinney]

Oh darn. No trees close enough together . Guess I’m in trouble lol

[@DJ-kg6zq]

It depends where you backpack. Above tree line, big trees far apart, plains or desert. I always have a harder time finding a hammock spot. They shine when you’re on miles of steep mountains.

[@cindybrandenburg9593]

I love it!! I'd use it

[@nadagabri5783]

Grizzlies love these

[@JarradL]

This looks like a warbonnet ridgerunnner. great hammock

[@matt.eick28]

Also the bug net does help but first few times during the muggy season mosquitos were nipping at my back the whole evening

[@jackiecarter7815]

Awesome!

[@markhottman2652]

Two tree camping. ROCK 🪨 ON! You are not touching: the rocks.

[@avancalledrupert5130]

As a British person i just cant get my head around the concept of not raining 😂. Understand about to rain but not any kind of confidence that it wont.

[@MICHAEL-lx5cy]

Great!!!!

[@ChiriChoo]

POV: Camping with friends and you are the first one to fall asleep

[@mihaiat3ka186]

Good luck with that when a bear comes to sniff around 😂

[@cindyrobertson3798]

Really cool! Add a shopping link? We rarely find flat ground . And rocks!

[@pythonpete]

They are great when you master getting out of it in the morning with a drink in your hand.

[@Flesh4Toast]

Great! I've got the spreader bars, now I just need a hammock. 😜

[@bryanburcham1381]

Not the same kind of spreader bars. But knowing a bit about rigging will help you with most knots you'd use in survival situations. So there's that.

[@vanemaster4345]

What kind of hammock would you recommend for this? As far as brand and model

[@TheBearEssentials]

This hammock is called the Warbonnet Ridgerunner it’s the only decent one I know that’s a bridge hammock like this

[@kayakcobber524]

Use a DDhammocks frontline XL and this also uses poles. Very spacious and bombproof. Use it often months in a row.

[@svelocity2001]

Love hammocks but what if you don’t have trees??

[@hbwblacksmithing]

I don't really see a hammock working in Southern Arizona there are some trees but you don't want to touch them because they're covered in thorns or scorpions the Thorns would be a Palo Verde and the Scorpions are in Mesquite

[@rennatsinned5451]

Awesome 😎

[@studbolt5627]

Back breaker plain and simple

[@roughwalkers]

Nice

[@jessa1895]

With comfort like this I might as well stay home.

[@tyroneshoelaces3251]

I'd love to set up one of these with a tarp to get out of the rain

[@TheBearEssentials]

Ya, I usually will use a tarp too, unless it’s ideal conditions without

[@jimmyfry22]

Bear spitting and gasping, "They sleep with sh!t in their pants too!"

[@garrettsieglock8548]

Thats a nice one.

[@mariocarlin9544]

That's everything I need if I just bought a tent with the added bonus of having to Carrie to trees around with me

[@bartman898]

My favorite way to camp is at the Hotel....Yes, I would like some more bacon please.

[@lindamon5101]

Ewe behind how many hundreds?