Hammock Camping Tarp / Secrets to pitching a tarp

[@stigcc]

Haha now I understand why the norwegians liked it in Minesota🇳🇴Greetings from Norway, great video!🏕️

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Two most beautiful places on earth! Thank you Stigcc for watching. I really appreciate it.

[@davidlemon8817]

one of the best vids I've found where someone explained and SHOWED their examples

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Thank you David. I really appreciate that.

[@davidlemon8817]

keep up the vids

[@gvoigtlander]

Another well done, instructive video. The med student who is at our hospital expressed a desire in trying hammock camping. I gave him an older double width 11 foot hammock and referred him to your instructional videos. I hope gets the same enjoyment listening to the creatures and watching the stars as only a hammocks allows.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Thank You for recommending my videos George. Hopefully you converted another ground dweller. Keep up the great humanitarian work.

[@StepsbyKaatje]

Cowboy camping in a hammock! Sounds good. I do like to still have the mesh against mosquito's. 😀 Have a nice day!

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

The mosquitoes are ferocious this year. The Minnesota State Bird are plentiful. Thank you for watching Steps by Kaatje. I always appreciate it.

[@wolf1066]

Your weather in Minnesota sounds like the weather we have all over New Zealand. Te Awamutu's own Finn brothers wrote a song: _Four Seasons in One Day_ - rumour has it that it was going to be Four *Hundred* Seasons in One Day but they figured no one outside New Zealand would believe it... Another great vid. Thanks.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

My dream for many years. Was to fly fish in New Zealand. The clearest waters in the world. Thank you for always watching Wolf NZ Outdoors.

[@wolf1066]

@@AdventureswiththeMarine If you ever do, don't forget to bring your hammock and tarp, there are a lot of awesome areas to go camping here as well.

[@StevenKeery]

I remember, back when I was a teenager, I slept on a beach on Ios, one of the Greek Islands. There was no light pollution, so I was able to look up into a clear night sky, to see millions of stars. I had never seen so many in my life before and I was totally awestruck. I have never seen anything more beautiful since. Everyone should experience it, at least once in their life. God's glory , revealed in the Heavens.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

My best experiences. Is in the BWCA during the wintertime. I will try to find a point on a frozen lake. With sparse trees. Up there, there is no light pollution ( which is very hard to find ). For some reason. I find that there are more stars during the wintertime. I also love to walk out in the middle of the frozen lake. With the 360-degree view. At those times. I am awestruck of the creator. Our heavenly Father. With his words. LET THERE BE. Thank you Steven for sharing that. Very awsome.

[@roymacaffee7514]

thank you for the quick inserted metric conversions.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

I really appreciate every viewer from around the world. And thank you Roy for watching.

[@amyr9854]

Thanks for the tips! I tried a hammock/center mode (poorly, with a small tarp) last weekended, had rain/storm mix both days, most of the night. My 1st time, and prior to watching this! So, i've learned some good info, im excited to give it another go! 💜👍

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

If you knew the mistakes that I made about 15 years ago. I believe that is one of our greatest ways of learning. Is learning from our mistakes and not giving up. Looks like you are going to make a really good hammock camper Amy. Thank you for watching. I always appreciate it.

[@barondavis5692]

Well done, appreciate the humor.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Thank you baron Davis. I do not want people to think that I am too serious and boring. Humor is probably one of the best medicine during these times. And thank you for always watching. I really do appreciate it.

[@KingWolf39]

I bought my first hammock thanks to you. And I can't believe how comfortable they are. I just got back from a 5 day camp trip with my chameleon and I will never use a tent again. Thank you for your knowledge. I'm still a bit rough with my tarp setup but with some practice in sure I can get it dialed in soon.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Great to hear! The hardest part. But for me the best part. Is setting up and dialing the tarp. But again. The best part if there is no chance of rain. Is no tarp. Thank you for watching and your comment. I really appreciate it.

[@TravelTourTaste]

Hello Marine we hope your well and keeping safe along your adventures. to lay under the stars is something i love doing . it is so peaceful and relaxing . thanks for sharing this with us . we hope you have many more adventures Kind Regards Sarah and Glenn .

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Thank you Sarah and Glenn for watching. I really appreciate it.

[@TravelTourTaste]

@@AdventureswiththeMarine you are very welcome Sir :)

[@Gobucky63]

Once again Marine you created a great instructional video. Great tips and a little humor to boot! Hope all is well, happy trails, say hello to Runner.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

I just seen Runner the other day. Are you going to Da Shack Hang in December? I would love to see you again.

[@vickaiser]

Nice job on the video Marine. Thanks.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Thank you for watching Vic. I really appreciate it.

[@thombrasch6328]

Very informative and simultaneously entertaining, sir. Your production level has skyrocketed; well done

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

I am really trying to get better on my filming and editing. You saying that Thom Brasch, means a lot. Thank you.

[@kevinbungles]

ha ha brilliant - "opless mode" - i notice Runner was a bit slow on the drum role - poor fella he needs to pep up a little. Cracking delivery of explanations which i share with fellow "new starter " hammockers - my go to channel awesome

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Kevin. I always appreciate your insight, wisdom, and comments. You are a good friend. Thank you, sir.

[@jeffreydonaldson8266]

I just recievd my Dream Hammock Raven double layer. 11 ft. Seems very comfortable for the little time I spent in it. Just trying to get the hang right. My trees are 22 feet apart. But I will get it right. I'm using thsooe suprerior hammock cinch straps.. Randy and the rest did a great job on Hammock.Thanks for all your hammock vids .. Stay safe and healthy .

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Randy and the gang at Dream Hammock. Always will do a great job. With the custom work that they do. They are tough to beat. Soon I will be ordering the Sparrow. With the trees 22 feet apart. Make sure you lift those suspension as high as you can on the trees. Try experimenting, by lifting the foot end higher to about 6 inches as a starting point. Climb in and find that sweet spot. Thank you for always watching Jeffrey. I really appreciate that.

[@willieoutdoors2531]

Great video and tips. Thank you for sharing 😎

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Thank you Willie Outdoors for watching. I always appreciate it.

[@ScottNiemeyer-n2h]

Thanks. Always enjoy your videos. I'm in MN too. Preparing for my first hammock camping trip to the BWCA this Sept. Trying to figure out what SIZE tarp to use. My hammock is about 9.5' and my tarp is 10x10. Set up, doesn't seem like both ends well be protected if it rains. Ordered a 14x14 tarp too, but it's poly so bulky....idk...

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

I prefer a tarp that is 12x10. Please let me know how your trip went. You are going to have a great adventure.

[@leftycut1]

Runner is a good drummer ! Ha. Great hearing from you as always.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

You should see Runner playing the Little Drummer Boy, every Christmas. He is a Rock Star. I hope all is well with you and your family George.

[@FlorinSutu]

In my first 2 years of sleeping outdoors in hammock, I never used a tarp. I always checked the meteo prediction and I was lucky to have it confirmed. Then, first time in two years when I used a tarp, it also rained. It was not quite a surprise, the prognosis predicted it, but it happened one day earlier than predicted.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

I always try to sleep without a tarp.( In my snakeskin ) But the weather is so unpredictable here where I live. Thanks for sharing! A nd thank you FlorinSutu for watching. I really appreciate it.

[@ricardoneto7789]

Very well explained and great video as always 👍😉

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Glad you enjoyed it Rick. I hope all is well with you and your family. Any trips planned this year?

[@ricardoneto7789]

My family and I are all well ‘God bless’ 🙏 . As a government healthcare worker,we have been informed that e have limited vacation time this summer. All due to the Covid 19 crisis. Provincial parks are open and operating at 50% capacity. I did manage to get a reservation for Algonquin Canisbay lake campground for a week. My family and I plan on doing some canoeing portaging & fishing. Got the wife a new hammock Draumr set up . She’s not to keen about sleeping on gathered end hammocks. I will bring the WBRR for me. 😉 I hope you and your family are not too affected by this pandemic ! This Covid 19 can be very virulent! Please stay safe and greeting from Canada 😉✌️

[@kevinbungles]

fantastic only just seen the outtakes - brilliant

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

I film at a State Park in Wisconsin. I get up early before most people will come. But the Park workers love to cut the grass and use the chainsaws when I am filming. It is as they are waiting for me. Life can be some what interesting at times. Have a great day Kevin.

[@WyeExplorer]

I already do porch mode when ground dwelling. It's a great option. Sorry dude for mentioning G.D. Ha ha! All the best. Mark

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Don't tell anyone, mark. But I will be Ground Dwelling with the family on camping trip at a state Park. I hope all is well with you.

[@WyeExplorer]

@@AdventureswiththeMarine Ha ha, mum's the word. I'm OK thanks. Have a great time.

[@GrumpyGrunt]

Was that the Minnesota state bird I heard at the end? 🤣 Good stuff, as always, brother. Thanks for checking in. S/F

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Those Minnesota state bird are so loud this time of year. And hungry. Semper Fi my brother.

[@rade1763]

Awesome video and love sance of humor!,👍

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Glad you enjoyed it Rade. My wife just said a hour ago. That I should use more humor in my videos. Because that is who I am. Thank you Rade for your comment and watching. I really do appreciate it.

[@jimdee5959]

Thanks for the videos !

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Glad you like them! Thank you Jim so much for watching. Much appreciated.

[@twentyonetwelve2179]

Who cares which is faster or easier... I care about which is more comfortable, versatile and best in all kinds of terrain. The tarp and hammock wins hands down. I hike in the Colorado mountains and having a tarp and hammock in the trees, on steep slopes or even over a flowing mountain stream makes for a comfortable nights sleep. Good luck with a tent in those kinds of conditions!

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

I am with you 100% on that TwentyOneTwelve. It should never be about speed or how many miles. But about the experience.

[@magnumarrowarchery155]

Great video thanks Marine!

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Thank you Charlie for watching. I always appreciate it.

[@ifonlyseethrumyeyes8957]

thx a lot for the info...I'm workin' on mine now!

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Thank you Tracy for watching. If you ever have any questions. Please ask. Have a great day.

[@letouzo]

Tks

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Thank you Leandro Touzo for watching. I really appreciate it.

[@snaponjohn100]

One of the best videos on putting up a tarp! Great job, marine. By the way, have you ever hiked with Shug? You just said you were from Minnesota. I have never seen you two together in a video. I bet you guys would get along. God bless you. John

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Shug and I where at the 2019 Wisconsin Frozen Butt Hang. One night we stayed up till 2:00 in the morning just shooting the bull. He is a great guy, with a very interesting life story. And I consider him the God Father of Hammocking. It is really hard to do a trip video when there are two cameras filming at the same time. If I where to do a trip with him. The video would be about Shug. But who knows. Maybe some day. Thank you John for all of the video watching. I always appreciate it. God bless

[@comeandtakeit_bushcraft5705]

I like the diamond config.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Very light weight. And less bulk. Not so good at blocking the wind. Or to have in a sever rain storm. Thank you demonbushcraft 570 for watching. I really appreciate it.

[@AWSKAKER77]

I recently started getting away from car camping and started kayak camping with my hammock. I was wondering if you could show some knots that are easy to tie and set up a rain fly? Last night I was camping from my kayak and I had to adjust all my anchors into storm mode and we recieved about 4" of rain. By the time I got all my knots undone I was drenched and everything was soaked. Thanks for any advice.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Using stingerz. Makes lowering the tarp quick and easy. When not using hardware. Slip knots are the quickest and easiest when using knots. Last month. I did a video called: 'How to Hang a Tarp/secrets to the ridgeline" It will show how I use the slip knot. Thank you for watching AWSKAKER77. I really appreciate it.

[@lqvale]

Great info. One question. Where do you keep your pack & boots to keep critters and weather from getting to them?

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Good question! You can hang your pack and boots ( with the laces tied together ) on the end of your hammock, with carbiners. Most of the time. I will lie all of my gear, on a tarp underneath my hammock. Where it will be nice and dry. So far no critters. A few years ago. While hiking on a island in Lake Superior called: "Isle Royale" There was reports of a fox or foxes, stealing peoples boots. On that trip. I hung the boots. Thank you for watching L Q.

[@thaddeusmikolajczyk9055]

Great help

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

I am glad that it helped Thaddeus. Thank you again for watching. I always appreciate it.

[@FALLEN5200]

Hey, one problem that I was having with my hammock, was the water was coming down the hammock ropes and onto my hammock. What are your ideas to eliminate this problem? The Trees I can usually tie to are Manuka Trees and they don't have to much of a canopy

[@FALLEN5200]

*Water is running down tree trunk onto hammock ropes.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

I did a video last fall called Hammock, Tarp, and Camping Tips/Episode #2/Water breaks and driplines. This video will explain how to solve your problem. Please check it out. Thank you FALLEN5200 for watching. I really appreciate it.

[@FALLEN5200]

@@AdventureswiththeMarine Appreciate the reply brother. I'll check it out now. Keep spreading your knowledge!

[@71Sworks]

Awesome hammock vids!!!! You were born in a hammock, weren't you? Cheers!

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Being in a hammock is like being in your mothers womb. That is why we love to sleep in a hammock. Thank you for watching 71 S-works. I always appreciate it. Cheers!

[@OutdoorPastor]

Do you mark your stakes with something? I think they might be hard for me to find in the middle of the night when I am trying to stay dry.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

I have all my stakes with orange Lawson Reflect-it. Bright color to see during the day. And having reflect-it ( which shine very bright when you shine your flashlight towards the hammock ) to see during the dark of the night. Plus, with the cordage tied to the stake. You will never again lose or forget a stake. Thank you for watching Craig. I really appreciate it.

[@christopherdeering5888]

I’m sure you have answered this many times and I’m sorry for asking again but can you provide a link to the gear in your videos? What tarp are you using? Do you have an affiliate link that we can click to help support you?

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Sorry that I did not get the links in right away. I just got done putting them in . That is very kind of you for wanting to support this channel. When you buy something from any of my amazon links. I get a small percentage of the sale. But the biggest way to give support. Is by watching and leaving comments. That inspires me to make more videos. Thank you for all of your support. I always appreciate it.

[@thehikingshibas6069]

Great video! Really hit some major points of tarp pitching. We use them all regularly and you did wonderfully explaining them. Is that a Zpacks Hammock tarp with doors? It’s super transparent. We stealth camp 90% of time and for this reason i could never have a tarp that light of and color. I’ve sent an email to Zpacks asking if they would consider building one in Camo. Still waiting to hear 🤞 Hope you have a great day Marine and hope you staying strong. Big respect from my pups to yours ✊🏼 Thank you

[@GetMeTo1kSubs]

I know. When i been researching hamochs and tarps, they are all advertising neon orange, green ect. I could never sleep in that! Too vulnerable at night for flashy colors. I found that subdued brown is best camo for wind breaker matterial. Woodland camo works... but subdued brown works the best. Hope that helped!

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

The tarp that I was using in the video is the Hammock Gear Winter Palace. It is a big tarp ( 11' X 10.4' if I where do it over again. I would of bought the 12' ) with doors. Dyneema Fiber is super light. But bulky. Dose not absorb water. You just shake the tarp and it just flies off. But very expensive. The transparent is great if you like to get up early in the morning. And on a rainy day. It is also great with a lot of light being transmitted underneath. For cooking, reading or playing cards with friends. But if you are looking for a stealth tarp. Then a camo, brown or olive is the way to go. Thank you TheHikingShibas and Frogman# for watching and sharing.

[@thehikingshibas6069]

Backpacking With a Hammock Thanks Marine for the informative reply. I just had a gander over at Hammock gear and they do offer the palace tarp in Camo in 12 foot. I will give Zpacks some more time to reply if they would consider making their hammock tarp with doors in Camo for me, since i already own a Duplex in Camo, Arc Haul backpack and 10F Solo quilt from them. I like to stick with one company (when i can) when they make such quality gear. I’d like to continually support small cottage companies. I feel they notice that and i tend to get better quality customer support when i have specific questions and requests. I agree too about DCF i love my duplex with the DCF material. I just shake it off and pack it up. My ENO House fly is great with all the options i put on it like dutchware clip-on pull outs and shock cord loops on all guy points using Ringworms and zingit guylines which are all permantly attached to the stakes. Here is the downfall though on the ENO, it weigh 28 ounces (dry) in its mesh snakeskin and i haven’t weighed it in the morning after a rain but when i pack it up when it’s wet, i can image this silnylon is weighing closer to 3.5 pounds when it’s saturated . As far as the packability, this does not bother me in the slightest because the Duplex lives on the outside of my pack (usually right on top) and the Tarp in snakeskin lives curled up in the big mesh Pocket on the outside of the Arc Haul 👍🏼 with the two pups i hike with, we like to camp comfortably and give them the large full coverage shelter of the House Fly to the pups, while I’m in the Duplex. Upgrading to a DCF Hammock Tarp with doors with save me so much weight and still give my kids full coverage 👍🏼 yeah it’s $550 vs the $80 i paid for the ENO on sale . The way i look at it though, i use my gear so much that it’s worth the investment. If we camped once or twice a year the ENO is fine. But we camp outside once or twice a week outside for fun. Also key for our Thru hike next summer on the CT 🙌. Sorry rambling on Marine. I love Hammock camping a lot and go one for days about it. Thanks again for all your great content you do for us! You’re one of my top 5 favorite KZbin channels and the friendliest Marine i’ve never met. Hope to see you on trial one day! Live Life & Stay Strong Marine 🙏

[@thehikingshibas6069]

Backpacking With a Hammock i just saw how much i wrote. Sorry so long, if it’s too long and don’t wanna read i understand 👍🏼

[@thehikingshibas6069]

Backpacking With a Hammock so i heard back from Zpacks negatively on my request but also came with some interesting news i thought i share: “Thank you for reaching out to us regarding the Camo Material. As of now, the Camo has been discontinued and we will not be restocked. We will however be getting several new colors in July. Burnt Orange .75oz, Sand .75oz, and White .55oz. We apologize for the inconvenience.” So i guess Hammock Gear and I will be the big winner with a 12ft Camo Palace! It’s a hefty tag but i do use my gear so much it’s worth the investment. I figure, I’ll have to pack up my wet 4 pound Silnylon tarp a handful more times before i convince myself of the benefit 🤪 i also realized that the Zpacks Hammock Tarp with Doors is more comparable to the Hammock Gear Standard Tarp with Doors. The Palace Tarp seems one of a kind in size 😮 I hope some of that info was interesting for you and i do hope you having a good day sir. Thank you

[@4x4texas12]

I think the best time i been hammock caping was when i climbed up a mountain on a very very steep angle and i found a clearing and had a perfect view aof a beautiful mountain and slept great even knowing if i fell i would die

[@GetMeTo1kSubs]

Man, would that be cool. Would love to do that someday!

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Those are the hangs that I am always looking for. The ones with the epic view. There is no way you are going to fall out of a gathered end hammock. But you have to be careful in those dangerous hangs. Especially getting up a night to pee. Thank you for sharing that 4x4 Texas. I really appreciate that.

[@mechy204]

I have been attaching my tarp via carabiners to my HG ultralight daisy chain so that I no longer have a secondary line running to the trees. Does anyone else do this? I haven't seen any videos detailing this method of setup.

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Not many will do that. But it is a quick and simple way of setting up your tarp. I love how you improvised. Well do Ethan.

[@ElkArrow]

Do you use a ridgeline or do you attach line to the tarp which you tie to the trees?

[@GetMeTo1kSubs]

I believe he does not use a ridgline. Atleast not in this video

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

I did not use a continuous ridgeline. I was using a ridgeline that is more like a hammock suspension. I did a video last month that covered all of the different ridgelines called: How to hang a tarp / Secrets to the ridgeline. Please check it out. I believe it will answer your questions. And if you have any more questions. Please ask.

[@ElkArrow]

@@AdventureswiththeMarine I saw it. I use a continuous ridgeline with a trucker's Hitch to get it tight

[@maryannepowers1341]

What about just flipping half the tarp back over the ridge line until bad weather comes?

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

You don't have the 360 degree view. But when it is very windy. That is a great way to block the wind. You will have to tie it out on the stakes of the other side panel. Otherwise the side panel of the tarp would be flopping in the wind. I have used this technique a few times and it works very well. I love how you are thinking and improvising. Very wise. Well done Maryanne. And thank you for sharing that and watching. I always appreciate it.

[@KattLover5412]

But doesn't it still get covered in dew?

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

The top of the tarp in the morning will in most cases be damped from dew. But dry's off quickly. Thank you for watching EnchantedOcelot. I really appreciate it.

[@davidguthrie3895]

I guess this guy is immune to mosquitos...

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Not a chance. A good bug net is a must. Thank you for watching David. I really appreciate it.

[@davidguthrie3895]

@@AdventureswiththeMarine I was wondering about that. I live on the Texas Arkansas border and I get inundated with them every summer so I was wondering about that.

[@tannercroteau869]

1st

[@AdventureswiththeMarine]

Darn! I am never 1st. Thank you Tanner for being first.

[@tannercroteau869]

@@AdventureswiththeMarine lol