Hammock Camping Done Right: Tips and Required Gear

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Hammock Camping requires more then just a Camping Hammock. More Hammock Camping gear is required to do it rite. Here are my tips and gear suggestions to do Hammock Camping the rite way!
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[@bugoutbrothers]

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[@nvdawahyaify]

When I used to camp in a hammock (I was homeless at the time), I didn't have the money for an underquilt. I had three blankets that I used. One smaller one underneath me in the hammock, and depending on weather, one or two over my dog and I. We both stayed plenty warm without the underquilt. A nice blanket can work just as good, as long as it's something between the hammock and your back.

[@jp1419]

Michael Daniels you doin better bro?

[@nvdawahyaify]

@@jp1419 I am doing better. I have a house to stay in thanks to my brother in law.

[@roamingwaters8876]

Michael Daniels that’s good to hear! How about doggie?

[@jackals1737]

When you say between the hammock and your back, do you mean on the inside of the hammock? Sorry if this is a bad question P.s. good to hear that your doing better, hang in there during these tough times!

[@nvdawahyaify]

@@jackals1737 yes i meant inside the hammock, between your body and the material of the hammock. Hammocks are not good to lay directly against when its cold. The wind passes right through it. I used a small wool blanket between me and the hammock and my back

[@alexanderweaver4838]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. I, too, at 71, love to hammock camp vs ground dwelling. I have the whole Snugpak system: jungle hammock, under blanket, quilt and tarp. Now that the warm weather is here I just use my hammock, a jungle blanket and a sleeping pad in the hammock, either a closed cell foam or a Klymit Static V air mattress; and tarp if it rains. The hammock straps also help to protect the trees, too. Rope and paracord tend to damage the tree's bark exposing the trees to harm. My favorite hike is next to a beautiful stream with a small waterfall, lie in my hammock, start reading...then drift off to sleep.

[@flat-earther]

Hi alexanderweaver have you become a flat earther yet? If not I suggest watch a 13 part series called _What on earth happened_ by Ewaranon to learn that the earth is not a globe. I got it in my about tab.

[@ElectrcRadiation]

Mosquito net? Definitely a need where I am

[@aleksaleksandre7534]

Burn sage

[@calimartormtor]

Try a Free Soldier Hammock, it's got a built-in bug-net and is also more versitile

[@justinm.5270]

Eno wraps around you. Dont you use a sleeping bag?

[@klosscamps1220]

You could get an ENO guardian bug net. I have one and highly recommend

[@eliasparker7454]

Some hammocks come witha built in mosquito net

[@Henry.donath1]

The knot for the tarp is called the two half hitch. I would recommend a taught line hitch because there is more friction so it won’t slide as easy in the wind.

[@TheRealJaded]

Who are you to be making recommendations? Lol go mow a richer man's lawn.

[@Henry.donath1]

@@TheRealJadedwow big man it was a recommendation

[@mikehenthorn1778]

Yep learned those back in scouts and use them lots.

[@mmancino1982]

@@TheRealJaded lol he's right though. Toxic much?

[@teldrynsero6791]

@@TheRealJadedusername checks out. 😂

[@AdventuresThings]

I wish I watched this before my first attempt. I dont want to brag but Im kind of an idiot when it comes to hammock camping and most aspects in life. Thanks for the tips

[@traviskopet349]

I have a 15 dollar grand trunk hammock, works great, I use a tarp and cocoon it around the hammock. Add a wool blanket and you are good to go.

[@GhostOfJulesVerne]

You don't need a specific over-quilt. Just use your unzipped sleeping bag.

[@clivenewton7609]

Just ditch the sleeping bag and get a quilt it’s can do anything a bag can do, and then some and is about half the weight for the same temperature rating , you know it makes sense 👍

[@epicestpoopmunchergangepm7962]

sleeping backs arnt good because they work by having pockets in them and when you lay on top of them you squish them and its basically like having nothing under you

[@TheEleJump]

Nice video, thanks. I've started hammock camping this year and, after decades of tent camping, much of which with chronic lower back pain, it's a revelation!

[@RamenShamen]

Thanks for sharing. Very clear and concise. I have had an "elevated perspective" for years; and this is a great resource for those just starting out --and those still exploring.

[@MikeDye86]

Do a little more research on how to set up a hammock properly. you get a lot more comfort and less "shoulder squeeze" if you set it up with a little more sag and lay diagonally instead of like a banana. Also consider a ridgeline to help keep you hammock set up consistent and give you a place to hang gear.

[@Crapitsthatguy]

...Lay Diagonally, in a hammock, I might need a demonstration.

[@jakewfurlong]

@@Crapitsthatguy So you just get in the hammock like you usually do. Then use your legs to shimmy your feet away from the center (to the right for example) while moving your upper body to position yourself in opposite direction (to the left for example). Then the tension from the shoulder and feet area, plus your own balance, keep you from falling over and provide a LOT more room. I would definitely recommend a single person using a double sized hammock no matter what. It's nice for when you have gear on a guideline or even a Joey (I use Kammok so I don't know what they are called - but the mini hammock under you that can hold your pack off the ground). It just makes it easier to move around and gives you some space while providing a much less "saggy" positioning.

[@redrockclimber3296]

Exactly, he’s laying in his hammock wrong; the right way is to lay asymmetrically so your spine is flat, not a banana, and it’s way more comfortable.

[@pauledmonds7316]

@@eel5733 Totally Bananas :)

[@jacksonmcdonald5443]

@@eel5733 BUT YOU'RE A POTATO

[@jimf1964]

Don't know where you camp, but you must be lucky, cuz up here you'll get eaten alive without a bug net.

[@hectorcarmona9583]

Where yall at? I've done it in Arkansas and new Mexico without a bugnet

[@elpadre1156]

Jim F exactly what I was thinking!

[@thesurvivalist.]

Fact!

[@jmoe32310]

No bug net for me and its buggy where I live

[@saxgoddess25]

It's a definite necessity in Virginia unless you're camping in the winter/early spring.

[@deerush1388]

Was gonna say that a mosquito net might also be critical depending on where you’re camping. Is some other folks recommenced that.

[@utooth8114]

Thanks for your video. You are not old mate.... I'm 59 and love hammock camping as well. I use a different but similar system for the rainforest/jungle where I am.

[@DieByMyHand1]

I swear by my DD hammock, first one I bought and last one too. The inbuilt straps are so thick and strong and make it so easy to put up for first timers, theres also a zip - it's double layered at the bottom - to insert maybe a foam sleep mat

[@Oidium45]

I have been using a double hammock for just over a year now. Sun, rain or snow. I love it! I will never go back to tent camping again.

[@Falcon532.]

This is one of the few videos I keep coming back to for refreshers even when it's the middle of the winter... I wanna go camping...

[@stoutkm]

Thanks for the video. You answered a lot of questions I had about hammock camping. Your explanation of each item is easy to understand. I am a new subscriber too.

[@HariKristiyanto]

Thank you for sharing

[@Oldsparkey]

I have a ENO and do use it on some trips. When I get serious and want mosquito protection it is either a Clark Tropical or a Warbonnet Blackbird. Both hammocks are mosquito proof all the way around. Material in the bed the bugs can not bite threw and the netting on the side and above you. The Warbonnet Blackbirds sides can be spread out so you have some open space inside the hammock. It's the same as how my older model Hennessy Safari Deluxe sides are staked out. As far as insulation under me most of the time it is a Therm-a-rest mummy style , self inflating , pad about 3/4 inflated. I have only used a under quilt a couple of times and it was appreciated for the warmth along with a top quilt. Most of the time it is not that cold here in Florida. Our problem in a semi tropical climate are the mosquitoes and that is why I like the Clark or the Warbonnet for camping.

[@nsbbushcraft7574]

Thanks for a great video. Went out on my own trying a new hammock setup two weeks ago - it is such a nice experience!

[@bobbyboombeck]

Great info. Thanks. I was considering switching from tent to hammock. This is SO good as I really don't think it's a fit for me. Doesn't seem like much of a space and weight saver in the end with all the extra gear. I use a zpacks duplex so it's already ultralight and no footprint needed so weight is minimal for a full tent. Maybe I'll try one day but this is super helpful to see all that is needed.

[@jessielockwood7350]

Thank you for the information. I'm preparing for my first long trip without a tent to use as back up.

[@tracegreathouse3295]

I use a Walmart Epic blue hammock. Half the cost and twice the hammock. It's a beast! No sleeping bag just a 10$ Mexican style blanket. Does wonders depending on the set up used. As far as tarps go... forget about ridge lines just attach the center point directly to the hammock. From there you can work out any set up depending on circumstances. Weather proof? Oh hell yeah! The tarps I use are those polyvinyl beasties you can get for free or about 10$. Sure my set up is heavier, but it's cheaper and does just as good. If not better.

[@GrottoGroveGroves]

trace, like my current set up best. but i use yours for those who want to hike with me and dont have gear.

[@camezcym4975]

+Trace Greathouse I would question if this is a good hiking setup. Does it pack well into a pack? How does it feel carrying it say after ten days, 8 to 12 hours a day? Will it stand up to being folded and unfolded? How does it preform in weather that can go from pleasant to very drenching, from say around 40°F to 10°F (4°C to -12°C)? I can see it possibly doing a good job, but if you consider other factors, I don't know if it is better in all camping-like situations. Hard to argue though about the price

[@Y_N_K_888]

preach, also for us kayak campers weight isnt a set back

[@samerobied9596]

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[@michaelg.gartman1148]

Trace Greathouse cheaper yes. Just as good? Hell no.

[@havocmaverick]

good to see you out and using the stuff you have

[@michaelhorn9114]

I absolutely love hammocks

[@randomlife718]

The double hammock also has enough material to act a blanket. I love the extra material to block wind and help hold in heat.

[@Stevelemontrudy]

Thanks for the great info and presentation. Straps are a great option. I've read that some places don't permit hammocks any more because other hanging methods (like paracord) can damage the trees. The wide, flat straps you show cause no damage. Thanks again.

[@mattymoe2239]

I use the ENO Atlas XL straps(in the video) and I wrap the trees in a cheap beach towel to further protect them. Buy one $3 towel from Walmart and cut in half the long way and you have protection for 2 trees.

[@JerryThain]

Don't put too much tension on your tarp when tying it to a tree. Meaning don't tie the loop on the edge of the tarp directly to the tree. This will only rip the seams. Instead, put up a ridgeline and then throw the tarp over it. Adjust the tension on the tarp with prussic sliders on the ridgeline tied to the loop on the edge of the tarp.

[@hankmoody5514]

Tested out my underquilt last night...very cozy!

[@arpadsarf6864]

I went hammock camping multiple times and one thing i figured out is that you can place a polyfoam matress in the hammock and then you just wrap yourselfe in the sleeping bag. Trust me it works, even in heavy wind and cold weather.

[@gchowder]

I was on the fence about trying a hammock... Getting older and sleeping on the ground doesn't agree with me. So, that being said... thank you for making this an easy decision! Ha! Great video! Thank you for all super useful information... the rain fly knots will come in very handy! Happy trails! :D

[@daphneraven6745]

gchowder: How’s it going with the hammock camping? I was hit by a car from behind, just before starting university. It really changed how I interfaced with the outdoors. Once I discovered the magic of a hammock, there was no going back. One thing that might be really nice for you to know, if you need to change positions often, is that if you buy yourself a double hammock, you cannot only sleep curled up in a way that matches the “droop” of the hammock, but you can also like sort of across it, to be able to lie down flat. That’s not small, when your back is recovering. Mine gets used year-round; That things got no problem performing at -25. All that’s required is the right sleeping bag and pad. Here’s hoping that you’re able to reclaim some of that joy as well.

[@ryanblankenship1294]

hey man I've been using the double nest since I was 9yo it allows much more room for you and your bag I usually even put my gear in it during the day if I'm going to hike/hunt far away to keep it all in the dry

[@fenlet6062]

8:45 Clove hitch. Though, if you really want a hitch for sliding, then you will want to use a Midshipman's (taut line) hitch or Farrimond hitch

[@jorgeo1492]

Thank you knot master, they indeed work

[@tose5566]

I use a farrimond hitch

[@FoxIord]

A clove hitch around the standing end is a rather unstable Rolling Hitch. More turns would be better.

[@TheRealJaded]

No one cares how many knots you know.

[@daphneraven6745]

Thanks for offering your ideas, Fen Let. I don’t know the Farrimond hitch, & look forward to trying it.

[@laurafrances6842]

Thank you to share informations about hammock! It helps me hear at Brazil!

[@GenX...MCMLXV]

One word...... SHUG

[@8Sentient8Sentinel8]

AT - Burleism .... woo buddy

[@voodoo1449]

AT - Burleism...one word, Sheloo

[@survivalcanada2347]

woo buddy, no lollygagging

[@monkadelic13]

1 word... : ENO

[@webstermediasolutions8976]

Ha...I almost spit out my coffee through my nose!!! Yes SHUG is the man!!!! He is the beginning and end when it comes to hammock camping. He also is fun as hell to watch!!!!!

[@What_If_We_Tried]

Really appreciate your tutorial on hammock basics.

[@JeanEchevers]

I liked your tips and how-to's. It guided me towards what I'll be getting soon

[@charlesadamski_197]

Thank you for clarifying things for me.

[@michaelcanning2815]

Nice reminder of additional gear!

[@unknownyoutuber7771]

You can go hammock camping any time in any weather. You can even buy a lightweight portable stand (or two) for those times when there aren't trees or big enough trees, boulders, etc. At this point, I bought a nylon hammock to practice getting in & out and maybe day naps along with practice camping in my back yard. I have a couple pine trees, in my back yard, that are perfect for a hammock.

[@sburkey1]

Hey great video. I'm in my 50s and love sleeping in a full hammock setup like you. Rain fly and underquilt are a must! Good job sir! I subscribed.

[@richardjohnson4696]

I hammock camped throughout the Alps poaching spots for the night. I think my favorite one was above Zermatt. A hammock is awesome for stealth camping. I have a Hammock Gear 20 degree underquilt and I used a MHW phantom 45 degree sleeping bag as my top quilt. I was plenty warm and saved a ton of money not paying to get a room each night. I think hammocks are a game changer, but they do need insulation. I was in the Bay Area and tried using only a foam sleeping pad between me and my hammock. There were cold spots throughout the night and made for an uncomfortable nights sleep. Invest in a underquilt and be super cozy and comfortable.

[@TheRealSullyShow]

The Knot you used on the Hennessy Fly is called a clove hitch. Used to tie around things like poles or other ropes.

[@stonetoolcompany3649]

Just returned from a 3 day trek in the Montana Rockies.... Like you I have a bad back.... I was in pain each night, as I have slept in a recliner for years. I regret not buying a hammock before the trip...... but I survived and had a good time anyway...... Interestingly perhaps..... I spent 2 months in the Mount Hood National Forest camping in a hammock in 1968....... Let me repeat that 1968!! Not a three day or a week, or two week trip........ the entire summer! The technology of the day was different of course....... No under or over quilts, and a mesh hammock that weighed next to nothing.... a down sleeping bag (REI), and a cheap plastic tube tent. The hammock and the tube tent, with two support ropes for it, were slung between two trees. A tube tent...... in those days was a cheap polyethylene tube...... No ends, not loops, nothing but a plastic tube. The tube tent was slung so it hung from the two ropes well above the hammock, and the hammock passed through the tube. I would slide the tube tent down below my knees so I could look up and see what I could of the stars.......not much in that country.... If, or rather, WHEN it began to rain, I would pull the tube tent up so it shielded me from the rain........ Now........ Half a century later, it's the "new thing" ;-) I was the oddball / eccentric in those days. On pack trips on the Pacific Crest, my friends would huddle in their tent, and I would swing in my hammock TIPS: put water stops on your lines. That is to say, tie a rope around every line that goes into your sleeping area, suspending the hammock or tarp. Make the knot tight, and leave a "tail" dangling down. Water will run down any rope or strap right to you. The "water stop", my own innovation, stops that flow, and redirects it down the dangling tail so it does not run into your hammock. This is perhaps not an issue with a tarp...... I don't know as I have yet to try this with modern equipment. My "Army / Navy" hammock as I recall was about $6 ...... in those days, and the tube tent somewhere about the same cost. The hammock would fit in a jacket pocket. Modern technology has a lot to offer.... I'm no luddite. I will try these products. I love walking in my Keen Liberty Ridge boots..... blister free comfort, good ankle support....... But they are expensive junk with a two season life expectancy. The first pair lasted 1 day before the cheap plastic heel cups came loose from the inside and wore blisters under my ankles.... between the leather outer, and the cloth liner, I was able to have a saddle maker stitch clear through the boot to secure them, and Keen replaced them free of charge...... Handed down to a friend they are still in use. My Galibier boots are lifetime boots, absolutely indestructible, they will outlast the Keens many times over, but the break in is brutal... Are you breaking the boots in or your feet? Soaks in iced salt water (your feet) to toughen them, lots of mink oil on the boots, numerous short trips, tying techniques to hold your heel where it needs to be, nylon socks under the wool socks to prevent blisters........ But they protect you absolutely and support you, Your ankles are never at risk, your soles never rock bruised. Stiff soles, heavy boots, but once you do break them in, the curve your force into the soles makes walking effortless despite the weight of the boot, the toe will support your weight without significant deflection. It's literal "foot armor" Unfortunately they cannot be had in the US anymore, but mine will last the rest of my life. Stoves are a pet peeve with me. The lovely little MSR liquid fuel stoves are junk IMHO......and I refuse to carry propane cannisters. Like the old Optimus 8R, your must be in constant attendance while cooking to keep the pressure up...... After trying a number of "modern" stoves, I ended up going back to the venerable Svea 123. Indestructible, it is not "convenient". I do a tip clean every time, and there is a brief preheat while the fuel in the cup below the carburetor burns off...... I use an eyedropper to fill it. It rumbles merrily along.....louder than I want, but there are options to make it silent these days...... Set it to simmer, and walk away to do camp chores, and come back and it will still be simmering...... no pumping, it self pressurizes and regulates.... Nothing will ever replace the 123!! A "love hate relationship".... that is mostly love. Powerful and efficient, the self contained tank will last me 5 days!! Net weight is no more than a modern stove with it's fuel containers. Nothing has come along that has convinced me to replace my Kelty rigid welded external frame pack with it's wires instead of rings. Soft packs make you sweat, providing no real air circulation. I do not like the weight shift of a rigid frame external pack, but you learn to deal with it. With 13 creek crossings each way, most of which were literally dangerous, rock hopping, often slick or unstable rocks, fast cold snow melt below, age 64...... I never lacked confidence, or lost balance, but my ALPS brand duraluminum (7075 T6) telescoping trek poles were an added measure of confidence..... They also served me well as we endured a series of thunderstorms with heavy rain and hail....... over an inch total..... whacking brush in front of me so the water droplets were knocked off on the ground, not deposited on me........ Normally I cannot walk with these.... the effort of swinging them through grass and brush is a liability. I'm compact, and stable, and do not need them, so they hang on my pack. Heartbeat hiking...... On steep grades, you can exhaust yourself quickly, as many people do. Then you take breaks, and stiffen up. I developed the "heartbeat" technique 50 years ago. Your heart beats 24/7 for your entire life. It rests in the moments between beats.... the ONLY rest it ever gets. Climbing a steep grade, I take each step, and find a moment to relax at the neutral point, a rest that often is not even visible to an onlooker. It reduces your speed slightly, but that does not matter, as it allows you to continue steadily without a break. As a teen, I was the smallest member of our group of three....... and appeared to be the slowest on grades..... But though I got there last (break points), I usually didn't need the break, maybe needs a drink from my canteen before continuing on....... I ultimately ended up at the top first, as I never let my body stiffen up...... though it's not a "race"....... "slow and steady wins the race" I'm in no hurry.... What matters is getting there safe and with enough energy to set up camp, etc. Sloppy Walking...... Your body gets into a "groove", every motion in the same basic direction, pumping knees and ankles, etc..... but your body is designed to articulate, your joints are not just hinges, they are sockets and balls that NEED to be subjected to a full range of motion to remain limber and capable. The "sloppy walk" is what I call making extravagant motions of hips, waist, lower back, etc, when you have a wide easy trail.....fling your legs and hips, twist and move them, take the kinks out of them, throw yourself around a bit..... get out of the "groove". H.W.

[@bibsoutdoors4786]

Nicely done. (Here it comes) But, I think I would have mentioned the need for a bug net of some kind. There are many to choose from and many hammocks that come with them built right in. That would have covered all the necessities when hammock camping. Well maybe you live somewhere were bugs and biting insects are not a problem, then this would be a waist of your time. But honestly I think most people live in bug infested areas, summers anyways. I'm not busting your chops and I hope you don't see this as me doing so. Again, nicely done. Bibsoutdoors

[@maaberr25]

Thank you for your video. Very useful for me as I'm planning for a walking trip through Europe

[@addimann4599]

That knot in the end is super handy to know. Will practice it.

[@stevanoutdoor]

I use double static line with many loops so I can adjust every 3 inch. I have a DD Hammock with double bottom layer so I can put a mylar blanket in there and never needed and underquilt. Not even in minus 10 degrees celsius. It has an attached mosquito net. I have a ridgeline attached to the mosquito net that also has looped cordage. The tarp I attach with bungees that have hooks. The only thing that goes around the tree is this static line and the hammock and ridgeline are just clicked into the carabiners. The hooked bungees are clicked into a different loop more way up towards the tree. I have it all ready in less than 5 minutes on a lazy day. On a rainy day I start with the tarp first. I fully agree that when it's cold hang your hammock up higher to the top so you can take advantage of that hot air accumulating there.

[@Ken_Domik]

Thank you

[@veronicabeers8509]

I call the entire thing a keg knot with the wraps around the tree. Might not be a common term but that is what my Alaskan fisherman friend told me that they called it. Thanks for the great video.

[@mitchalgreen7244]

good video, informative, hard to beat hammock sleeping, I actually use extra blanket in my bag, (I don't move much when I sleep).

[@harmonic5107]

I've always just used cheap ratchet straps and a tarp with a wool blanket. But I enjoy the variety.

[@j.c.cannon2112]

rachet straps are actually a good DIY/cheaper option. it is the same webbing (just a bit thinner) and can be adjusted to a specific length. they might wear out faster as they aren't made for friction against tree bark.

[@scott4868]

Never thought Steve Arnott’s American brother would be teaching me about hammocks. Nice video!

[@darinwitty70]

Thank you for the Info, really didn't know

[@revwroth3698]

That's a sweet underquilt man. I never bought one because the ones I found a couple years ago were only about five feet long and I'm over six feet tall. What I found instead was a "hammock cocoon" made by a company called snugpak or snugpack... It's basically a sleeping bag that's about 9 feet long and has sleeve openings with shock cord on either end. It goes over the hammock like one of those easy storage sleeve things with a double zipper. It's great if it's not too cold but I've had to bundle up in two blankets and a sleeping bag inside that thing before. Don't forget in emergency you can hang your hammock close to the ground and pile leaves and brush around it for insulation, then put the rain for tight over the top with the ends low and put some more brush and stuff over and around that. I've slept happily in my hammock above a foot of snow before with just a huge comforter tied diagonally around the ends and wrapped around me before I found the cocoon. I need to get a longer rainfly though, the ends of my hammock just stick out from under it when I hang out pup tent style and yuck the corners like a warbonnet Superfly in storm mode. I really want a full warbonnet setup (blackbird and superfly) or one of those tensile suspension tents. Great video dude, I'll never sleep on the ground again either.

[@abe677]

Nicely done video. Not too long. Concise and to the point.

[@followmyfeet8088]

Hammock goals... 🙌

[@louisdemm1758]

As somone whos thru hiked a few trails and destroyed a couple hammocks, I'll give y'all a couple tips. 1. Get a full length under quilt. The partial quilts seem like a good idea until your curled up into a ball freezing your ass off at night. 2. Get a hammock with a symmetrical and removable bugnet. You will damage your bugnet at some point. It's much better to be able to just replace it than trying to sew it up everytime you get a hole in it. I'd even go so far as to say a basic hammock with a bottom entry net is better than zippered. Zippers will fail. 3. Use durable materials. Going lighter is tempting, but you want something that won't get a hole in it thr first time you scrape something hard.

[@mingology7767]

Very good know how! The underquilt is a must, especially during summer, those trained mosquitos are able to stink you through the thin nylon hammock, the underquilt will prevent this.

[@jeremyb.1977]

Great overview of what hammock camping is all about. I am just getting ready to get my first hammock and your video was very helpful. Thank you! - Jeremy (Just subbed to your channel)

[@_Skunkfoot_]

Not sure where you're at, but I know down south, a mosquito/bug net is a must have for sure. And I have that same tarp and absolutely love it as well, it's perfect for hammock camping for me. Also, that knot looks very similar to a taut-line hitch in case anyone is wondering how to tie it. Good video, looking forward to watching some more!

[@mikepowell5933]

Hey thanks for making the vid man! Learned some stuff!

[@neiloppa2620]

the quilt thing is cool!

[@shellariddle324]

Awesome, thank you, very helpful

[@Stampistuta]

That pod system is very cool.

[@WorldSurvivalist]

Something I'm doing a lot more of these days. mostly because in the UK the ticks are really bad in the summer

[@pyromaniac1491]

I am no expert!! I agree with some of the other comments about Hennessy for the price. I used my HH for years and loved it. I tried a Warbonnet Blackbird and was amazed! Been using my Blackbird XLC for few years now and never looked at other hammocks. Dream hammock makes awesome custom hammocks too! Now I have an Amok Draumr 3.0 that's quickly becoming my favorite. For anyone who is getting into Hammock camping take a good look at your insulation. It's something you will need even in summer. Be it a foam or air pad or an Underquilt. It will make your hang that much more enjoyable. ADB

[@GreencampRhodie]

DD Travel Hammock has a waterproof double base layer - can put sleep mat in, &/or use the hammock as a bivvy. Fab. Tree hugger straps are a must for hammocks! An indispensable book is "The Ultimate Hang".

[@mikeewoody]

Great video. Just want to pass on a lil trick. I use a sheet of reflectix insulation which weighs almost nothing I put it in between my bivy bag and light sleep bag. It works great to keep the cold under you away.

[@PeaceJourney...]

We use an air mattress under, then down sleeping bag insert, sleeping bag in cold weather, and hemmed homemade sheets and blankets for warm weather. Have hot buggy camping where we live, so use a reusable mylar tarp for sunshade, then hammock tarp under that, and have hammock mosquito nets. Other than that, our setups are similar to yours. Thanks for the video!

[@derbybushcraftandoutdoors3176]

Don't forget your drip strips or rain rings. Just in case✌️

[@sosteve9113]

Neil Vickery indeed,they give you a good DRY night Sleep

[@zero-sumsurvival180]

Also in areas that have invasive/hostile insect species like leaf cutter or army ants, it's a good idea to coat your hammock straps with DEET to keep them from filing right down onto your hammock from the trees. They are probably the only thing worse than rain to wake and find your self covered in.

[@zero-sumsurvival180]

Jones you are right about that. I failed to mention that bit lol

[@piespies10]

Zero-Sum Survival o

[@earlsauls.7510]

Thanks for your information. I will be camping with a lot of wild hogs around so I want to try Hammock camping. Wish me luck.

[@pdoutdoors7272]

Great video. Exactly what I was looking for.

[@jamielee6377]

Awesome video! Thank you! I was wondering (as I have a bad back) how it was to sleep in a hammock overnight. You seem to have answered my question. The only thing I have left to do is try it out myself!

[@daphneraven6745]

Jamie Lee: Has it been going? I sure hope it worked out for you.

[@thehappyhiker8112]

This vid must have taken days to do ,it has a ton of info, thanks for your time.

[@stephenf.499]

Super informative. Thanks

[@matthewjohnson2729]

Outstanding vid, and very through informative review!!!

[@nudesoftheworld]

Man, you sound just like Billy Corgan. Brilliant video, helped a lot.

[@tjgenet]

To cut down on weight I don’t use and under quilt. I have a mummy style sleeping bag. I cut a hole in the very top and bottom of my sleeping bag. I sewed up the edges and sewed a caribeaner in each end. I then run the hammock through the sleeping bag hooking the caribeaner sure on the straps. I use the same straps in the video. Then I just use a sheet or light blanket inside the hammock. Zips up and I am in a cacoon. I have camped with my Boy Scout Troop in 10- 15° and had to unzip the sleeping bag because I got too warm. Not compressing that insulation of the sleeping bag really helps keep yo warm. Less expense and reduced weight if backpacking. Whole lot more comfortable than the tent and significantly lighter than a tent. The hammock also serves as a seat at camp.

[@fahmifirdaus4452]

I love the ways, how's you tightened the fly.

[@astronomy7911]

Good video, I really enjoyed it. God bless you brother.

[@NWAPrepper]

Great vid. Thanks for sharing it.

[@johngalt6929]

Good introductory hammock camping video. Many videos get too technical and can deter newbies from even starting hammock camping.

[@paulseoighemcgee5772]

Really helpful content , thanks .

[@josht1183]

Thanks! That was helpful !

[@jackwebb437]

I been a hammock camper for quite a while. I agree.....ditched the tent. Being from the south a hammock keeps you away from snakes at night.

[@emeryz10]

Survival and outdoors classes sure have come a long way for the people that want to go in depth.

[@77goanywhere]

Don't forget the mosquito net. And just a plug for the Hammock Bliss Sky Bed. Absolutely amazing comfort with an asymetric shape with a pad pouch.

[@Sidekix9o]

Can u sit in there If there is a mosquito net?

[@hermit6208]

Excellent video. Informative and detailed.

[@cmwontner]

I use a paracord hammock.. For an under quilt I use a cheap 2m x 1m tarp and tie it on hanging loose enough to trap a layer of air and made a small condensation drainage hole centre bottom. The undrquilt can be stuffed with any insulating material in winter. I use 2 side by side ridge lines separated by wood braces with notched grooves and a 3rd ridge line above to create a traditional loft/attic space. The braces and ridgelines can all be used to hang useful items I keep to hand and once I fit my tarp I can use the tension between the tarp and ridge lines at the sides to slide items such as tobacco, lighter and other lightweight stuff. I hang damp socks to dry from ridge lines etc. Kit bag either stowed in ceiling space supported by the roof braces or emptied of valuables and hung from hammock (climbing) karabiner at head or foot end Small kit bags and keys/knives/torches etc all hung from s hooks/karibiners on braces or ridge lines.. (even a whole big full kit bag can fit along top of strong wooden braces if needs be.) I hang thin wool blankets from the side ridge lines for extra breathable insulation and to create privacy and insect protection I also hang water bottles by their top lip just by wedging it up in the outside of hammock strings near top on the outside. It is a v homely setup! I prefer it to my king-size bed to my neighbours bafflement and my wife's pleasure!) I enjoy this as my year round man cave in the back garden with a sleeping bag to lie on or in and dont feel the knots or cold without need for anything else to lie on. (Additional wool blankets on top if sub zero) Cushion/pillows hold themselves in place by poking corners through string hammock holes. I use a thin travel pillow for lower back, a cushion under knees, a few travel pillows under/around head. The sides can have lines attached and pegged out to expand the width and remove shoulder squeeze if dont mind sacrificing the swing Bliss!

[@robertjackson2069]

thanks for the info

[@budesmatpicu3992]

my setup: cheap lightweight under nylon hammock slided through my old 750g sleeping bag (yes, two holes, then sealed), with optional emergency foil heat reflector (surprisingly durable, I squeze it so it forms a long "tube" in the middle of the bag, survives whole season)... then I add another sleeping bag inside, lightweitht for spring/autumn, erious one for winter... completed by 3x3m tarp (not the lightest, 800g but quite durable)... and yes, you are squeezed if you set your hammock too tight/straight (try at least 30-45 degrees, great for my back, I feel any cold or hard floor after my arthritis "experience")... with cord attached on the hammock I just pull one side, hang onto a tree, walk towards the other, everything just pops up from the (opened) backpack, tie the other end, 30 sec. job (in case of rain, tarp first of course)

[@4x4texas12]

So last time i went camping i use a hammock also but i was cleaning put my jeep and left everything but my hammock and straps and it ended up being 13 degrees and rained and there was a burn ban lets just say i was at home at 845 and its a 2 hour drive but i still love it

[@flashbangjack2773]

clove hitch is the knot. learn the marlin spike hitch for your tree straps. whoopy slings will give you more adjustment between hammock and straps.

[@mattlong2129]

clove hitch .....that's the knot extremely useful and easy

[@slyphantom6405]

Hey I have had a eno hammock for years and mine just broke and the day after I got it repaired for free they are great hammocks

[@stevanoutdoor]

DD Hammock has a model that you can also use as a small tent (or large bivy bag) in case there is nothing to tie your hammock. Or if there are trees but the temperature is way down and you prefer the floor. Build on mosquito net also. I don't use an under quilt and did sleep in hammocks in -10 Celsius. For the tarp I use bungees.

[@bugoutbrothers]

That's a pretty cool idea.

[@PsichoMofo]

That was very informative

[@WorldSurvivalist]

I like the under blanket