I'm a long time hammocker and charter member of Hammock Forums and I find your video very on point about some of the hammock basics. Well done. Thanks. Slowhike
@GOOutfitters Жыл бұрын
Hi Tim! Wow, thanks so much! I'm Jason, the guy in the video. I've been a member of Hammock Forums for years. It's a great resource for anybody who is getting into hammock camping and experts too. I appreciate your comment:)
@JonFuller10042 жыл бұрын
I slept in my hammock for the first time this weekend. With a hoodie for a pillow, an inflatable sleeping mat (full length) and a sleeping bag. This was definitely the best night sleep camping I've ever had, it might even be the best night's sleep I've ever had too.
@CigarAttache2 жыл бұрын
Sitting diagonal has changed my hammock experience forever! Thank you
@GOOutfitters2 жыл бұрын
Your' welcome! I'm so happy that it helped you:)
@rukaks5 жыл бұрын
Excellent tips chief, particularly the “drop the head end” one. Big help, thanks a whole lot!
@GOOutfitters5 жыл бұрын
So glad it helped! Thanks for letting me know:)
@oldbaldguy61513 жыл бұрын
Side sleeper tip, a small inflatable pillow between the knees. 😊👍
@GOOutfitters3 жыл бұрын
Great tip! Thanks:)
@coughingowloutdoors85795 жыл бұрын
Great tips and a good concise narrative. I feel sorry for people trying to use short "lounging" hammocks for camping/sleeping hammocks. 11 footers are the real deal. Happy hanging!
@GOOutfitters5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! I agree, that's why I put that tip first:) Happy hanging!
@FalkonNightsdale2 жыл бұрын
Well, I do have short hammock, and while it's slightly less comfortable, it's not so bad for 1-2 nights while (being it UL hammock) weight is significantly lower and packaged size allows for transporting everything inside canoe or raft…
@Make_America_Trump_Again4 жыл бұрын
As a hammock veteran, I can vouch that these are very very good tips and tricks! The only comment I have is that you may also want to experiment with hanging the hammock closer to the foot end. To be clear, you simply make the suspension length shorter than it is on the head end. This has a similar effect to what happens when you hang the foot end higher. It shifts you closer to the head end of the hammock because gravity will still want you as close to the middle (between the anchor points/trees) as you will allow. The calf ridge problems are way easier to manage if you can get your feet away from the end of the hammock. Fortunately, this is not really a problem for your wide torso that will have to be closer to the end, so it all works out. Another thing this does is it re-levels your torso a bit, because shifting up to the head end will typically raise your head and torso more than you would like. So hang your hammock a little off center and off level, and make sure your tarp is doing the same to match it. In fact, Warbonnet highly recommends this. Another note about finding your sweet spot, don’t just try sliding around. Also try lifting your butt up and moving it to a different place-up, down left, right, and diagonal. It will have a noticeable impact on where the ridges end up if you do it right. Ideally the ridges are somewhere to the sides of your legs and you barely notice them. It takes a bit of practice, but it really can be done! Sometimes just sliding won’t fix it if the ridge is “trapped” under your weight, it takes something more deliberate to smooth it out.
@GOOutfitters4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for adding these excellent tips. I agree that butt placement is very important, lol. Just moving you bottom to another area makes a big difference.Thanks for sharing!
@worldofwisdom617 Жыл бұрын
That diagonal tip is a life saver, my knees were broken til I tried that, its f@#ing clutch.
@GOOutfitters Жыл бұрын
I'm glad it helped!
@cotter97513 жыл бұрын
Just started experimenting with a hammock. Helpful tips!
@GOOutfitters3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Happy Hammocking!
@cotter97513 жыл бұрын
@Relax Relax it’s getting easier the more I use it. First night wasn’t fun, but I’m enjoying it now. Hopefully courage to do more vids will come too
@mat-ventures4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips, Jason!
@GOOutfitters4 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thanks for watching:)
@VilleVaananen5 жыл бұрын
Great tips! Drop the shoes though when in a hammock!
@GOOutfitters5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Good point. I wish that I had mentioned that, because I normally take my shoes off. The only reason I didn't in this video is because I was filming alone and had to keep getting into and out of the hammock so many times.
@oROBBIEo4 жыл бұрын
To add to this I tie my laces together and hang them off the ground as well to keep them dry in case of rain and of course bugs.
@AskAChristian4 жыл бұрын
@@GOOutfitters Pretty sure if it's your hammock, you can decide if you want shoes! Thanks for the from above angles. Good work!
@dansigmon15595 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Great tips.
@GOOutfitters5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you found them useful.
@musamanarov95285 жыл бұрын
I love it how you got to the point of every tip with no useless information. Keep up the good work!
@GOOutfitters5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words!
@TainoXtreme4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and explanation. Now I understand the rich line and ham etc. I liked it so much I subscribed just now. What is your favorite hammock tarp? Thank you so much for sharing this video. God bless you.
@GOOutfitters4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words and for subscribing! My favorite hammock tarp is the Apex Camping Shelter (but I am biased, I designed it, lol). It has 20 tie-off points, is very versatile and is on sale now: go-outfitters.com/collections/tarps-and-accessories/products/apex-camping-shelter-now-on-kickstarter There are lots of great tarps on the market from other brands too.
@JulienSarton3 жыл бұрын
Usefull tips, thanks dude !
@GOOutfitters3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thanks for your comment. It's always great to hear when someone finds a video useful:)
@punleu_sam3 жыл бұрын
Nice tips
@GOOutfitters3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Enkii7775 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@GOOutfitters5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@sdbracht Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great vid
@GOOutfitters Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thanks for your comment! Glad you like it:)
@hanskirk-hiking96975 жыл бұрын
Great video 😊🌲
@GOOutfitters5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hans! Glad you liked it:)
@tallcip65 Жыл бұрын
I was afraid that I wouldn’t like sleeping in a hammock because I would be stuck in one position but I was surprised to find that I could comfortably move around quite a bit. Much more comfortable than being stuffed inside a sleeping bag trying to move from one side to the other and my arms never went numb from laying in them
@GOOutfitters Жыл бұрын
That's true! I should mention that in my next video. I change positions frequently while using a hammock. Glad that you are sleeping well in a hammock:)
@AirstripBum4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. My wife just got a hammock for me and I'm going to test it tomorrow afternoon. Can't do an overnight for a couple of weeks but at least I'll know if I like it. I think with these tips, I'll have a better time.
@GOOutfitters4 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching. Enjoy your hammock:)
@XocolatlxVida2 жыл бұрын
I’m trying to set up a cotton hammock in a bedroom, 11 ft doesn’t seem feasible. Mine is a 7.25 feet and I’m 5’2, any advice?
@GOOutfitters2 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the delayed response. Thanks for your question. I would try to get the longest hammock you can fit in your room. 7.25 is very short to sleep in, in my opinion. Keep in mind for an 11' hammock the "11'" is when the hammock is stretched out fully. The hammock should sag when set up properly, an 132" hammock would actually be about 112" from end to end.
@ayoub11753 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha when you find the sweet spot you probably be a hammock camper for life. noted
@cortexneuron4 жыл бұрын
Is it safe if camping with hammock in very strong wind? How if on the top of mountain there is no tree to hang the hammock, what would you do
@GOOutfitters4 жыл бұрын
Thanks of your question. Very strong winds could be a problem. You would definitely need secure stakes for your tarp and strong guy ropes. I recommend setting up somewhere where the wind can be blocked, like a small valley. If you are not sure there will be trees where you are going, I would recommend using a tent.
@cortexneuron4 жыл бұрын
@@GOOutfitters thank you for the usefull information. I saw the tarp door for the apex. I think that would be usefull to Block the wind
@JefDeGeeter4 ай бұрын
Hello
@kevinklein47483 жыл бұрын
Would you recommend a sleeping mat for a hammock? I've heard of people using size small sleeping pads (basically like half the body size) to support the lower back...
@GOOutfitters3 жыл бұрын
Many people use sleeping pads in hammocks and love them. Personally,I find them to be tedious for insulation but they may be good for support. Do you experience lower back discomfort when using a hammock? If so, I think it would be worth a try and it may help a lot. A small pillow may work as well. I think that for many people the biggest problem area is the knees and calves. I think you really need to experiment to see what works best for you. If you try the sleeping pad, I'd love to hear how it worked out.
@slaphappyduplenty24362 жыл бұрын
I sleep in a jock strap.
@deathwishmotors95822 жыл бұрын
As a special forces hammock veteran, you should try laying on a hammock upside down, hammock on top, person on bottom. Give it a try
@GreatWhiteSquid Жыл бұрын
The best hammock comfort tip I can you, is don't sleep in a hammock!!!
@vladtepes972 жыл бұрын
for english speakers, it's pronounced hammock, not hammick.
@curiositydidntkillme Жыл бұрын
Depends where you live doesn’t it
@kelsully4 жыл бұрын
why does it look like you're lip syncing?
@JackyTMusic3 жыл бұрын
Audio/visual sync issues.. or literally lip syncing
@marrenirre99942 жыл бұрын
Because your Bluetooth headphones are cheap.
@taylorcasey64064 жыл бұрын
Hehe, I hung up a hammock in my horse trailer 😂
@Liquidforce44414 жыл бұрын
Fantastic comprehensive video with no filler or begs for likes!! 10/10 Thanks!!! subbed :D
@GOOutfitters4 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much!
@andydawson55872 жыл бұрын
Terrific video: informative and concise.
@GOOutfitters2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Andy! Glad you liked it:)
@korbenparker17983 жыл бұрын
Bro you sound like king of random ahah
@cosmicbrambleclawv26 ай бұрын
Came here cause I have the worst time trying to get comfortable I think I just need a ridgeline 😅 a touch more sag would do wonders cause I can't even pay diagonal without the hammock pushing me more towards banana
@milespotato20775 жыл бұрын
I was watching this at 9:12 PM and about to sleep in hammock
@GOOutfitters5 жыл бұрын
Hope it helped you get a good night's sleep!
@drugtalk1014 жыл бұрын
Hey great tips! My 5 yr old daughter and I are going on a well long trek to spread my moms ashes, my friend got us a hammock and train fly but the rain fly is too small for the hammock and the hammock is only 8.5 feet... being a single dad with no family left it’s very hard to afford tattoos and hammock tents quilts whatever but I had this idea, may to advertise you’re hammocks and gear we could barrow it and show people on our journey as well as make a video to share with my subscribers?! It’s a thought my only option for quality gear on this trip if not I understand. Thanks again for the tips!
@toni55434 жыл бұрын
Maybe you should delay the trip/ tattoos till you can pay for the stuff
@drugtalk1014 жыл бұрын
Toni tattoos was a typo didn’t even notice it. Wouldn’t waste my money on tattoos right now and I got a new job since this video got some gear and have rescheduled the trip till after the CARONA!
@oscar38 Жыл бұрын
Tatoos 🤣
@matthewjacobs1412 жыл бұрын
Tip 6...Buy a two-layer hammock ...this allows you to slip your insulation pad between the two layers and as a side benefit keeps mosquitos from feasting on you
@utubeape2 жыл бұрын
yes, even a cheap roll up foam mat works, its so bad getting bitten on the back without knowing till morning
@dangerpudge19222 жыл бұрын
Use a second pillow (or anything really) to put under your thighs. This prevents hypo-extending your knees and allows you to sleep longitudinally with extreme comfort. This also allows you to use a pod type system (like the Hyke and Byke hammock bags) which greatly increase your thermal efficiencies in colder weather.
@MikeReimers Жыл бұрын
This is my biggest issue with a hammock. No matter what I try my knees feel terrible after a few hours.
@EmeraldDragonsFlame2 жыл бұрын
lol I wish I tried out the hammock before I went into the bush today guess I had it set up wrong orvim just not used to it had to bail on my over night trip at 2 am couldn't sleep
@MrRay6453 жыл бұрын
At 6’3” is an 11 foot hammock ok or would I want to go longer.
@GOOutfitters3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ray, Thanks for your question! We have many customers your height and above that swear by 11' hammocks. Many of the hammock on the market are 8.5-9' long. Hammocks this short are a real problem for most people and especially someone over 5.5' tall IMO. Some people prefer hammocks longer than 11' so it's definitely worth considering. Just make sure your tarp and other gear is suitable for a longer hammock!
@hollynejmanowski92323 жыл бұрын
i didnt see one position he was not doing a banana!