Hammock Camping tips and hacks: The loofah

Just trying a new piece of ultralight backpacking gear! ;) It's a great hammock and general camping tip that is too good not to share. This idea can be used to turn a loofah into a tarp snakeskin. This is a super easy DIY that you have to add to your hammock camping hacks. Backpacking doesn't have to be something that is super expensive and these diy hammock snakeskins cost about a dollar from Walmart.
Just a note that this is not my original idea. Here's another video on it.
• DIY Loofah $1 snake sk...
It's an idea that looks have been around on the hammock forums for a few years. Giving credit where it is due.
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[@TheWeekendHiker]

Holy crap man! It's so simple yet so brilliant. My mind is blown. I was just thinking the other day I wish I could afford a snake skin for my hammock tarp and then this happens. Thank you Tim. -ATB Adam

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+TheWeekendHiker awesome, glad to help Adam.

[@sameold77]

This does work pretty well. It's not easy to find a dark green/olive loofah but they're out there. That's what I use. Very cool to share this trick.

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+sameold77 I'll have to look harder for "manly" colors. Lol

[@stellap.6664]

Who would've ever thought? That is such a great idea.Tim!

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+Stella P. I know right? Blew me away. Thanks Stella.

[@mrdonelsonglhs]

Just got a hammock and Tarp. I am definitely going to do this! Thanks for sharing this great idea from another Ohio packer! Always enjoy your videos!

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

Awesome, thanks and glad it was helpful. Probably my favorite hack/tip.

[@KevinsAdventures]

Outstanding idea Tim, thanks for sharing.

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+Kevin's Adventures thanks for watching Kevin.

[@chrislrob]

Wow. That is genius! I love my snakeskins--I made them myself--but never would have if I'd seen this!

[@jasonhanna5230]

This might be one of the best hacks that I've come across. Well done and great channel!

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

Thanks, it's one of my favorite ones to share with people.

[@Thommitz]

Such a great idea! That's really cool Tim!

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+Thom Andrews yea it's been handy.

[@Scoutforlife]

Love this idea Tim. Great tip. thanks for sharing.

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+Scoutforlife you're welcome. I thought it was the coolest thing when I saw it.

[@winjoda]

My current setup doesn't allow for much drying / airflow if I have to pack up in the rain. This has the added benefit of letting the moisture out very efficiently. I'll definitely be trying this!

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+Jonathan Winters only downside is possible snagging depending on how you store it. Glad it helped!

[@outdoorsmansgarage]

That's a great idea Tim! Awesome video!

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+James McIntyre thanks!

[@CarolinaChrisOutdoors]

Awesome idea!!!!! Thanks Tim and Josh!

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+Carolina Chris Outdoors you're welcome! I could think of lots more uses for that hack too.

[@PADDLECAMPFISH]

I'm just now finding this video, I wish I would have stumbled on it a year ago l just got some skins and love them. I'm going to use this hack on my sons set up and see how it works.

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

It's a nice cheap option. The loofah is fragile but it's a nice organizer.

[@guns4funcajanajustin]

Really cool Tim thanks for the share!

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+guns4funcajanajustin you're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@patgedeon]

Awesome tips man! Very engaging video enjoyed it very much! :)

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+Pat Gedeon Music thanks!

[@hikewithmike4673]

great idea.....I like when people come up with great ideas like this!

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+Hike with Mike gotta thank hammock forums and the guy who made the first video. I don't know who the originator of the idea was...but it's cool.

[@Yellow.Dog.]

Ha! Went shopping today and picked up a loofah, even found a light grey in color that will go well with my gear. Cut the string and easy peasy!!! Works super well. Thanks much Tim! Bill, from Traverse City!

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

I love when people find this video. It's one of my favorite quick and easy hacks. Thanks for commenting and stopping by!

[@massachusettsprepper]

Now that is an excellent tip for sure my friend. And very inexpensive. Thanks for sharing.

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

Thanks. Cheap and it works. Hard to beat that. :)

[@chelavr2064]

amazing idea!!! Just what I was looking for :) Thanks!!!

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+Arq. Marcela Vargas Rojas you're very welcome. Glad it helped you.

[@ManLand]

Now that is neat-O...it is amazing what the community can Hack and cheap at that that!

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+ManLand121 (Midnight121) I know right? Power of community.

[@trollsteadent.72]

Ok, that was pretty genius!!! I love that idea. Thanks.

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

You're coming across some good videos here. I just refilmed this to get it some additional exposure. :)

[@Jissilent]

Brilliant. I had no idea where that was going.

[@reefless]

Awesome idea! Thanks for sharing

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+The Bulliet Woodman glad you liked it!

[@handicamper101]

wow!!! now thats handi..lol.. very, very, cool. i think everyone should carry one. especially if you have that multi use mindset. bug net, bath, snake skin , fish net, and many many more..lol great video my friend .. thanks for sharing

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+handi camper exactly! I couldn't believe when I came across this.

[@TACHILL]

great info bro! that actually gives me a few other ideas too! awesome.

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+TAC-HILL I know right? It'd make a nice bag for mushroom hunting or lots of other things.

[@rhettoracle9679]

Thks! Got my first cheap hammock, and was considering buying a snakeskin!

[@RuggedOutdoorz]

What a fantastic hack Tim love it gonna use it

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+The Bushcraft Family Buttery awesome. It's super handy. Tarp snakeskin is just one idea.

[@mustang774]

Very good idea. I got the Hennessy Snakeskin with my Hennessy Hammock setup when I bought it. Theses loofah ones are much cheaper and work just a well as compared to the real ones.........Take care, Bluefin.

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+mustang774 yea, I have my own sleeve as well but Josh uses this one all the time and it cost ALOT less. He could buy over 30 of them before he reaches my cost. Lol

[@JaxxDrinkwater]

Great tip brother thanks for sharing.

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+Jaxx Drinkwater yea this hack is a cool one.

[@zakstone9821]

That is such a great idea. Thank you.

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

One of my favorite hacks.

[@jacquiblanchard3131]

Smart. Smart. Smart! I'll be stealing this idea. Thanks Tim!

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

One of my favorite little hacks. Thanks for commenting, almost forgot about this video! :)

[@PREPFORIT]

A brilliant and inexpensive idea !

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+PREPFORIT the best kind! Lol

[@cabotbluegill]

What a great idea Tim

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+cabotbluegill not my original idea but it's a good one.

[@uptrail7169]

Good Idea! Simple low cost DIY project

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+uptrail71 yup the best kind!

[@twissboss4445]

Great video Timmy keep em comin

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

haha! I haven't been called that since I was a kid! :D I'll try my best!

[@BenJAMINfeltmate]

Hilarious and creative :) Definitely going to try this on my next hammock adventure. Good thinking :)

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

haha! Thanks. I can't take credit for the idea, saw it on hammock forums. My friend Josh still uses this and likes it so it definitely works well.

[@BenJAMINfeltmate]

I just remembered where I've seen something like this before: Onion bag stuff sacks!

[@craftywildcamps]

Great stuff. Steve.

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+C Veg (Bushcraft) can't beat cheap and easy. Lol

[@FullSpectrumSurvival]

subbed. really enjoyed this!

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+FullSpectrumSurvival awesome! Glad you found it helpful.

[@michaelsupple6081]

As my Marine DI used to say....Outstanding!. Well...he didn't really say it often but you get the idea. :)

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

😄✌️

[@ericsorrell2061]

I definitely have to try this!

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

Ha, one of my favorite hacks to save some money.

[@kefln]

I'm rarely so shocked that I rewatch a video just to make sure I saw it correctly the first time. My mind has just blown. I've only recently discovered your channel, really appreciate what you are doing, then I see this....wow!! Time to raid my wife's stuff.

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

😂 thanks man! This is one of my favorite hacks. Couldn't believe it when I found it as well.

[@NathansFerroceriumrods1]

And you can use it to bathe. Excellent idea.

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+Nathan4071 lol true!

[@BlackRifleSurvival]

That is truly a great idea, I'm gonna find those giant black ones that AXE body wash makes, super cool video

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+BlackRifle Survival yea it's awesome to see what people come up with. Thanks!

[@windhamcabin]

haha, awesome! thanks for sharing that! Take care -Chris

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+Windham Woodcraft glad you liked it!

[@RusticVentures]

Tim! A rare yellow loofa snake ate your arm!!! Kidding :-) great tip!

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+Random Outdoor Fun lol!

[@robertjohnson2586]

Cool idea! Thanks

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+Robert Johnson glad to be of help!

[@FlintandSteelSurvival]

Brilliant sir well done!!

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+Flint and Steel Survival it's a fun little hack isn't it?

[@BrosephRussell]

Awesome idea brother

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+Joseph Russell thanks! Hammock forums ftw.

[@neon333]

Now that is a very cool hack.

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+Jeb & Joe Outdoors yea I thought so when I came across it.

[@drugtalk101]

Wow so awesome! A loofa..! Haha it’s perfect! Thanks man my name is Brett nice to meet you!

[@naturecallsoutdoors]

that is the best hack I have ever seen!!!

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+Nature Calls I loved it when I first saw it! Credit to hammock forums.

[@victorpaz1516]

DUDE THIS IS THE BEST HACK EVER !

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

Right?! It's a good one.

[@victorpaz1516]

Now I have a skin on my tarp and it is way easy to set up

[@SurvivalGearReview]

Freakin awesome hack. Thanks!!

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+Survival Gear Review yea I thought it was awesome when I came across it.

[@3DOutdoors]

That was very cool.

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+3D Outdoors yea and simple too!

[@thathikingguy]

I don't hammock camp but this is a great tip. I made leg warmers instead. Lol Great video

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+That Hiking Guy Haha! That I have to see. Lol

[@CoolerkingsOutdoorAdventures]

Awesome idea! I am stealing it 👍🏻👊🏻😝

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+Coolerking's Outdoor Adventures ha! I'm not the originator either it's just a great idea.

[@CoolerkingsOutdoorAdventures]

+Tim Watson 😝👍🏻

[@CalvinsCorner72]

Man that's neat and cheep too.

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+Calvin's Corner72 I know right? And easy.

[@billyjoedenny]

great idea for snake skins,, thanks

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+billy joe denny you're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@RandysWSG]

Great Idea!

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+randy D not mine but it's a good one!

[@USAFraimius]

Great idea!

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

Ha, always love when someone sees this video. By far one of my favorite fun hacks.

[@joshuasutherland7044]

I already bought the hair scrunchy things, but this is an awesome tip.

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+Joshua Sutherland ha, I think so! It's probably one of the neatest hacks I've come across.

[@wheelsgonewild1286]

lol... great opening... wow... perfect.

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+Wheels gone Wild lol, thanks. Had fun making it.

[@vivanicola]

dude you're a genius

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

I need you to tell my wife. :D

[@cagedraptor]

fantastic idea. That can work with a plethora of items. May turn out to be a staple containing item. Add that it really doesn't add much weight and I am not super concerned with weight as much as hikers. Thanks for the video, really enjoyed. Great tip.

[@CarolinaChrisOutdoors]

Hey Richard- get the wife to pick one up at the dollar store, with a bag of dry dog food. Fill that thing up with the food, tie up both ends and tie it to a rope. Throw it in the water for a fish attractor!

[@cagedraptor]

another great idea. I have been using pvc tube with holes drilled. Loofah are fantastic. Again, I also use old orange and potato netting, which a loofah would work as well for all those usages as well.

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+Carolina Chris Outdoors that's a great idea!

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+Bentley's Backwoods Bushcraft yes, I can think of lots of uses for this loofah trick. It's a cool little hack.

[@Hiker63]

Very clever

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+Roaming Gnome wish it was my original idea. Saw it on hammock forums. It's a good one.

[@houseboatrob4238]

Very clever you know I never have slept in a hammock I always just use a tent , I think I'm gonna buy one and try em out ,any suggestions on one .

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+House boat Rob I'd start with a cheaper option to see if you like it. Walmart has travel hammocks for about $20. A good midrange option is hobo hammocks for about $45 I think. Good luck!

[@wildwoodscelt151]

Great tip :) tfs

[@Saron206]

Coolt! Best tip ever! 😀

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+Camilla L ha! I LOVE this hack too. Glad you liked it.

[@easyprepper101]

Wow, I have never seen this before

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+easyprepper101 pretty cool right?

[@SlonesWildernessExpeditions]

I'll be darned. I had no idea.

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+Slone's Wilderness Expeditions right? When I first saw it I was amazed.

[@bst2664]

Brilliant!!!

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+Billy Taylor thanks! Wish I could take credit for it. Just sharing. :)

[@BackpackingBen]

I looked into doing this before I bought my snake skin. But decided to just buy one based on how easy the holes on the luffa are to stretch and tear.

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+BackpackingBen yup that is the one drawback I've heard. Which I why Josh puts it in a stuff sack. Haven't experienced it first hand.

[@fergusrb]

Works on hammocks too. I had problems stuffing my blackbird xlc into its stuff sack. kept sliding out. Not now with my luffa skin. Bruce from the city of orange in orange county calif.

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

Yes it does work with hammocks!

[@a.c.f.allcaliberfirearms2840]

great idea!!!! big like from me brother!!!!

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+A.C.F. All Caliber Firearms thanks!

[@dianabenobo]

The black fish net stockings of a 10 foot Amazon would be more sexy? ... I skipped the bungee and it worked fine!

[@wariorman21]

the beginning made me go "oooooh yooooouuuu ;D"

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

lol! I love this tip! It seriously is still one of my favorites. Josh still uses it till the loofah rips. Then he spends 50 cents on another.

[@zacharysmith8240]

@@TimWatsonOutdoors how many times nd use does it get before it actuly rips

[@snookinhardinfl]

Awesome!

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

One of my favorite hacks.

[@steves3760]

@@TimWatsonOutdoors Sent this to a new hanger...I hope he likes it.

[@MrBryanborn]

sweet!

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

Russell Cowart ha, fun little trick right?

[@galvanni1]

Who makes that silver figure 9 carabiner that is holding up the tarp in the demo?

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

Good eye. It's made by Dutchware gear. It's the stingerz. Hands down my favorite piece of tarp hardware.

[@travissmith5336]

Wish i would have seen this a week ago

[@rahiemuw]

I can' tell from ending but is the tarp snakeskin and ridgeline all packed in together in this set up?

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

No tarp ridgeline in this setup.

[@rahiemuw]

Tim Watson thanks

[@beamer6136]

Love the idea, and have tried this... However the loofah dry rots and rips pretty quickly....

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+Jim Bowling 🤔 it can rip more easily but haven't noticed the dry rot problem. My buddy still uses this method to manage his tarp.

[@rateromuerte2708]

Loofahs don't rott in the shower...

[@JamesRobertSmith]

What a deal!

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+James Smith, The Quiet Hiker yea hard to beat a dollar.

[@joerichards6068]

Mind blown

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

Boom!

[@BillGoudy]

Nice!! ;-)

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

+BillGoudy thanks!

[@yung_lemon6314]

When is National Geographic going to sponsor you??

[@rickcortes_7654]

Well slap me around and call me Susan. Just saved me some $$ brother. Gracias

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

Ha! Glad it helped. Always nice to see an older video get some love.