Hammock Camping Basics: Gear, Set-Up, and Tips

[@siarlbychan]

If I had any doubts about hammocking it, they disapparated, which most know, cannot be done within the walls of Hogwarts, while watching this wonderful video! I had no idea that hammock camping was so evolved from my younger years of a roughly woven tropical textile strung between two trees or beams in the backyard. (I had one that I purchased while living in Tegucigalpa, Honduras and brought back with me to the states.). Great video.

[@o.bsoutdoors3871]

Mmm doughnuts 🍩😋. Great video as always Tim, really nice hammock set up and we are glad the new breathable protector worked a treat😊👍👌

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

I'd love to share a donut with you 2 someday!

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

I want a doughnut! Nice setup Tim! Looks like a fun time. Loved the meat montage!!! Appreciate ya! Crow

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

Donuts are my jam! Ate 3 that day. Lol

[@NicoleHikesalot]

That was awesome, great overnighter and awesome hammock set up. Not to mention Donuts... it doesn't get better than that.

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

Thanks Nicole!!

[@dewdrop6400]

I do like the look of the Superior Gear Hammocks but for now I have to be satisfied with my Darien and Draumr.

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

Totally get it! I can't afford another piece of gear these days either! Lol

[@JTDOutdoors]

excellent day out in the bush. love the gear choices Tim your kits dialed in. steak looked fantastic and who dosnt love doughnuts

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

Thanks Jeff! Hope we can crush some donuts on trail sometime!

[@JTDOutdoors]

@Backpacking with Buckley one of us will have to cross the border but we should definitely make it a reality this summer 👍

[@EllOfAWalk]

Another great watch Tim. Love the camp, the fire and more than anything that steak!!!!!! Id have been on a plane if i knew there was steak lol. Keep being you my friend :)

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

Next time I'll try to tell you ahead of time so you can score some plane tickets!

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

Thanks Jeff. After about 4 years I finally feel my kit is what I want!

[@mkultrahikes]

That is a sweet setup!

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

Thanks brother!

[@tonyabrowninghikes]

Great video. Glad the new protector worked!

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

Thanks Tonya!

[@12STONESADVENTURES]

That Apex grill looks just right for one person 👍 Glad the protector worked for ya!

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

Thanks Dave. The grill is pretty nifty.

[@12STONESADVENTURES]

@@BackpackingwithBuckley who's Dave?? Must've been those extra curricular activities talking.... 😂 It's Billy, not because I'm a kid, because I'm an outlaw😉😎

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

Omg....I didn't read your channel correctly. I know you, Billy....I just glanced and thought it was Stoned Ape Adventures. His name is Dave. 🤣🤣🤣 My apologies sir!

[@12STONESADVENTURES]

@@BackpackingwithBuckley it's all good, no need for apologies... I laughed at it myself👍

[@MetroOnTheMove]

Good advice on keep the traps higher up and the 30 degree angle...us ground dwellers don't know all the hammock info like this

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

Thanks brother!

[@TressaZimmerman]

That is some great gear. There some interesting characters that visited. Lol!

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

Those people just showed up out of nowhere! 😀

[@ch4d86]

This channel is fucking great!! You get high and throw on a backpacking video and then moments like 6:58 pop up like WTF?!?!? 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

The weirder the better around here! Thanks for the comment bud! Hope you stick around for more antics.

[@ch4d86]

@@BackpackingwithBuckley Definitely 💯🤩💨

[@randypeterson4146]

Great Video...Im a believer in the uq protector...I think my temp range is 5 to 10 degrees lower with the protector and i have not had any condensation problems...One thing i do like to do is hang my pack on the head end strap which keeps it out of the weather and away from critters...

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

I usually hang my pack the same way. The protector that's breathable has worked far better for me!

[@medekmom]

Great video!!! Always entertaining and informative!!

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

Thanks Melanie! Appreciate you!

[@EatCarbs]

Good stuff. Steak looks and sounds damn good. Thanks for the video brother

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

It was tasty. Thanks Mark!

[@osiriswills6749]

Hey man what a cool video. I have a hammock as well with bug net. Have camped quite a few times in it. Never while it has rained though. But I just recently purchased a tarp. It has been a learning curve adjusting to how to set it up but I'm figuring it out.

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

It is a lot to figure out at first but once you dial it in, you'll be golden!

[@ItsGoodintheWoods]

Hammock camping is awesome! Nice breakdown video, with some serious dancing lol. Being the underquilt protector is breathable, I wonder how well it would actually protect the underquilt from the elements? I am curious.

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

I'm curious too. I'm assuming it works similar to goretex maybe? I'll have to test it more in weather to find out!

[@RhodySeth]

I do like the idea of a zip-on option. I’m excited to know that there is now an option for the chameleon. I may look into a summer UQ in that case.

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

I like the Dutch design too but extra zippers means extra weight too. I've found that my 45 degree hammock actually covers temps from 25 to 75. With my dyneema tarp and simmer quilt my entire system is under 4 pounds!

[@CarlsonAdventures]

Great show and tell. Miss you buddy.

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

Miss you too Carlson!

[@bucktalesoutdoors7566]

Love my Superior Hammock set up …Thanks for the recommendation last year. Box of Donuts ? That’s what I call roughing it Tim 😂😂😂

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

Glad you like yours Buck!! They are the best!

[@zakkmiller8242]

My ditty bag's recreational activities smells like a skunk and requires fire to "play" with HAHAHA great video brother.

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

Mine has the same aroma my friend! 😀

[@gingergnome]

Good job!

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

Thanks!

[@MinuteontheMountain]

A delmonico, donuts, and camping? Sounds like a match made in heaven.

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

Indeed it was my friend! Thanks for watching!

[@danielkutcher5704]

Thanks, Tim. I didn't get out much this winter because of the warm temperatures and lack of snow. It's good to see someone else getting out once in a while! Shug Emery has some snow up in Minnesota, so I have been watching his channnel as well as yours. What folding saw were you using? It looks like a Fiskars. I bought one because it's lighter than my Corona, but the Corona cuts better so I took a couple of inches off the blade and handle. It's coming on the AT with me. I got to use my -20F Superior Gear hammock only twice, but it only got down to -10. My Hummingbird hammock is coming on the AT again, too, because it's so light and I don't anticipate temperatures much below freezing. My Hammock Gear DCF Winter Palace tarp is coming again. It's going strong after 545 trail miles, so it should make it all the way (I hope that I do 😁). Btw: My mom called me "Daniel B." when I was bad. My middle name is Bruce. It's weird hearing you saying it to another subscriber. 😂 I hope that you get some winter out your way. We get snow and rain together which then freezes - my least favorite winter weather. I hope that steak tasted as good as it looked. I also like that you have the power to edit your camping buddies in and out. 😊 Take care, brother! 👍✌👊

[@ItsGoodintheWoods]

I just got my confirmation email yesterday letting me know my package has shipped.......HG DCF winter palace!!!!!! Woooooo You must be excited to get yours!!

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

Thanks Daniel! The saw I was using was a Silky. I have a DCF Hammock Gear tarp too. They are awesome!

[@boopernator]

Cool set up information, away like to get tips on how to better set up my Hammock. You answered many questions I was going to ask you about in this video thank you. I will consider purchasing the breathable under quilt protection I think it is a good choice. When I do my hike on the SHT this summer Im considering keeping my pack in my chair under the tarp at night. Otherwise do you usually just hang the pack on a tree? Always enjoy your video content it makes my day to get the notification of a video upload from you.

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

I keep my pack under my tarp too. I just hang it up when I'm on a break or when I unpack it. The helinox was the best as a "shelf" for it but now I just leave it on the ground or bring a ground sheet.

[@RealMitchellsCorner]

I like to use a hammock chair as a gear sling under my hammock. Keeps my stuff high and dry and within easy reach.

[@yesidtac7863]

Muy buen vlog bro

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

Thanks buddy!

[@Soyadrengene]

You have a great taste in music😁

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

If you're saying that, then YOU have great taste in music! Thanks my friend.

[@aubépine-coeur]

Hi! Thanks for the video. I am about to buy a SG hammock (first camping hammock for me), and was not even aware that the quilt protectors existed. Now I am wondering if I would need one ! Could you please tell what is the difference between having one or none, in different conditions according to what you have experienced, so that I could know whether I might buy one or not ?

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

They really are just for protection from sideways rain or splashback. They are not at all necessary in most conditions!

[@tangenttrails]

Nice overnight and good looking setup you have going there. Keep on moving!✌️

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

Thanks friend!

[@GratefulTrekker]

Great video you're like the Kaypop of backpacking hahaha

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

Haha! Thanks Stephen!

[@TheGlatch]

What are the benefits of an underquilt protector vs a lower temp rated underquilt?

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

It's main use is for rain splashback. I don't believe it wouldn't add much R Value other than wind blockage. In this video I was mainly testing it to see if it performed without condensation on the inside of it.

[@SkitterComic]

What makes the Underquilt protector breathable? More porous material? Or big holes to let out moisture? I…. Have… got…. to …. Know!!

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

It's just porous I believe. There are no visible holes and it's supposed to still work for water splashback in rain! I need to find out more now too! 😀

[@onemileattatime2642]

If I generally camp 30-60 degrees at night, would you recommend I purchase the standard 45° or get the 30° hammock; also, which temp top quilt would you suggest? I get it is a loaded question based on people's variances. It seems from watching that the 45 is absolutely a conservative rating...just don't want to freeze when it drops, nor roast when it is milder. Looking forward to purchase with your link!

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

It's worth a bit of extra weight to get the 30 degree. That will ensure you're toast warm. For a top quilt, I have a 15 degree. Superior Gear also has a zip on quilt called the Cocoon that can be paired with a lighter quilt to go to cold temps. It's more versatile for a wider range of temps that way! Let me know if you need any other advice! Glad to nerd out on hammocks a anytime!

[@goyourownway9149]

Suppose you had no hammock gear and you wanted to buy a complete system from Superior Gear. What gear and temp ratings would you chose to allow the broadest range of 4 season use? I'm thinking a 45deg hammock, a 30deg quilt, a 0deg quilt and 50deg cocoon. Wouldn't that cover temps ranging from 50F down to maybe -30F?

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

I have a Hammock Gear rainfly that I usually use in warmer weather. The setup you mentioned would cover you for damn near anything! Perfect combo idea!

[@Mrfrancisfierce]

may be a silly question but is the breathable protector waterproof?

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

Highly water resistant, it would certainly protect your hammock from splashback.

[@mikeghost7788]

You do sell hammock gear pretty good for that company you work for, supreme hammocks. Almost have me sold on them until you were laying down in it.

[@danielkutcher5704]

It's Superior Gear. They are very well made and owners don't have to mess with quilts.

[@SouthernHike]

LOL

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

Someday...you will have a Supreme hammock too!

[@mikeghost7788]

@@BackpackingwithBuckley I was gonna message you about that. Lol.

[@Ontrail82]

Ok I looked through the comments. How does nobody mention at 2:40 it looks like there’s a human hand in your bag on the ground lmao 🤣

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

Haha!! Thats a graphic on my food bag. Creepy right?

[@Ontrail82]

@@BackpackingwithBuckley haha I kept looking at it from all the different angles thinking what the hell could possibly be in his bag that looks like a human hand??? Fooled the shit outta me! 😂

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

@SwagOnTheTrail 82 it's really cool for that reason!

[@ahilbilyredneksopinion]

Great.....first i cant sleep,now i want donuts.....lol.thanks.

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

I ALWAYS want donuts man! Lol.

[@joker2100]

Do you have the elite version or standard? Trying to decide between which one to get for myself.

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

Elite. It saves a few ounces but I paid for it for sure! It's certainly not necessary but I'm old and need to save as much weight as possible! Lol

[@joker2100]

@@BackpackingwithBuckley Yeah I'm torn between the standard and elite versions. I am worried the elite fabrics are too fragile/not abrasion resistant.

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

@joker2100 I had mine for 3 years and it's still going strong. Either way, you're getting a sweet hammock!

[@joker2100]

@@BackpackingwithBuckley Thank you for your data point. Do you recommend a DCF tarp? I think you mentioned you use a DCF tarp in one of your videos, but I've been binge watching SG hammock videos so I may have confused that claim with another video. I see you're rocking SG's tarp here.

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

@joker2100 I love my tarp from Hammock Gear. It is indeed Dyneema and it's awesome. Doesn't retain water or sag.

[@Doc_Watson]

Ya got me with "I brought donuts..."

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

That's all it takes for me too, Doc!

[@stonedapeadventures]

on the fence about getting a hammock, I feel Iis too much of learning curve and of course $$$ to get into a kit.

[@iceman857]

I had the same concerns when I got into hammock hanging. I'm now 14 hammocks in and $$$$$$$ but honestly, the learning curve was totally a fun part for me. Splicing amsteel, sewing, and fiddling with different configurations is part of the hobby for me personally.

[@stonedapeadventures]

@Kevin Munson I'm really progressing into tarps, but feel I should have a hammock to expand my options. but my tent obsession gets in the way of everything lol

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

That's what friends are for dude! I'll teach you!

[@stonedapeadventures]

@Backpacking with Buckley when I'm ready to pull the trigger, I will for sure!!! I have a new tent I need to scoop first when it drops.

[@iceman857]

OK, mr. "hot bod" 🌶 One thing about the UQP - it doesn't necessarily warm you up; it keeps the warmth that your hot bod generates from being drawn away by convective currents (i.e., wind). I think the primary reason to use an UQP - at least for me - is when there is potential for "splash back" from rain. I don't want my UQ down getting wet, and splash back is one way that might happen. Thank you for showcasing hammocks on your channel!

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

I agree that it won't warm you up but it will trap some body heat and block the wind. Thanks Kevin!

[@Mattatarian]

Man, steak and donuts?! My kind of camping.

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

It was a very unproductive and lazy night. Loved every minute!

[@LesDempseySoloLesta]

it took me a while to figure out what 190 z meant. 😆

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

That's funny! 😀

[@SouthernHike]

Dude you bringing donuts??

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

It will be too cold for donuts!!! 😀

[@wanderingwade1601]

🤘

[@BackpackingwithBuckley]

Thanks bud!