Solo Overnighter in a Flat Lay Hammock

[@jamesellsworth9673]

I am always pleased when a KZbinr goes back to a familiar forest setting and shows the lasting value of previous builds.

[@Kenbur]

Hey, Andy, welcome to the AMOK hammock family. I have been using mine for over a year now. Own 3 of them - love the XL Ultralight the best. I think you will love it on your trip. A tip for getting in and out if you wish - always make sure your weight is balanced in the middle/center of the AMOK at ALL times and not toward the head or foot of the AMOK. Then it is easy to get in and out. I have tried many different ways but as an old man of 70 years, I have found when getting in that if I get my right knee in the exact middle/center of the AMOK leaning with my head toward the head of the AMOK so my weight is over the center and then slowly gently roll in. it works perfectly. (my wife and daughter say it looks funny when I am getting in - but it works really slick) Then to get out simply sit up, making sure your butt (weight) stays as close to the exact middle of the hammock as possible and make sure that you don't shift your weight toward the head or foot end, simply swing your legs out over the edge of the AMOK and put your feet on the ground then push straight up with your hands from right next to your bum like you're helping lift yourself up from a chair with your hands and just stand up. Don't push the AMOK backward with your hands as the AMOK will just swing away from you and leave you to fall as the support is above you in this hammock like a swing would be. I tried all types of ways after watching all the videos on KZbin and this way - for me anyway - is absolutely the easiest and for me now the only way to do it. It took a couple times to make sure I was really centered before I simply pushed down with my hands and stood up. But after doing that a couple times and making sure I was centered as I said it was easy to balance and easy to stand and is almost second nature to me now. (IF your AMOK is hung too low you might have a problem but if you have it about 15 to 18 inches from the ground WHEN YOU ARE IN IT, standing up and keeping your balance should be easy with just a couple of practices.) Hope all those words made sense - and help. I have taught all my grandkids - though they are so limber they just kind of hop in and out - and my 40-year-old daughter who wanted to figure it out for herself - but finally after struggling by sliding out the bottom and struggling to get centered, decided to let me help - After one attempt using the method as I have tried to describe above, she had absolutely no problem getting in and out. As I usually have to get in and out at least once in the night for the obvious reason, this method is a life saver for me so I don't slide out, or have to roll out onto my knees to do my business, but simply stand up and then roll in easily half asleep. ATB Andy - and the food looked delicious - Oh if you want I can make a video for you on how I do it. In fact, I need to post it on my channel come to think of it, since I haven't done that yet.

[@christinearnold2657]

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[@immiegee]

I love your channel. You are so calm and easy going. No annoying music and beautiful nature. Thank you. Irma from the Netherlands.

[@AncientHermit]

Was good to see this Andy. I liked Simon's one when he showed it, and now yours being newer I can see there have been some improvements. These look like a good idea. Worth spending the time to learn an easy way in and out for any new owner I guess. Thanks for sharing with us. Be well. ;o)

[@KentSurvival]

yeah, its version 5 now i think, it really feels well thought out and made.. ive since watched some videos on entering and exiting.. think im good for the next trip lol

[@hansoloist9756]

Another canoe trip. Nice. Looking forward to those videos. Really enjoyed the Sweden videos.

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks, me too.. highlight of 2022

[@jimrogers1853]

Brilliant again Andy. Even your simplest food looks amazing. Loved the vid. Very excited for your adventure with Simon.

[@SaintBritannia]

I can't wait for the day you build an underground shelter of some description, fantastic channel Andy I've always got time to watch your content, me amongst many others.

[@KentSurvival]

maybe that day will come in the autumn ;)

[@susanbrown2909]

Yes I like andys vlog.

[@clivewarren780]

This is a fantastic idea 👍🏻

[@lazlomiskolczi5217]

A dugout would be sick!

[@OldNavajoTricks]

Autumns good, grounds not too dry or frozen for digging 🤘

[@graceygrumble]

I love my DD Jungle hammock and I am a side/back/side/front, rotisserie chicken - style sleeper. Works for me! I genuinely sleep better in a hammock than anywhere else... it might have something to do with good food, beer consumption and fresh air. Hope you can get used to your hammock; it looks like a great piece of kit.

[@jessicakruskie829]

Your casual mention of the woodshed being close made me smile.

[@manitobuckles]

Was just thinking this morning that I hoped a new video would drop for my early Saturday morning viewing! Cheers from the Prairies of Canada!🍻

[@KentSurvival]

haha, thanks very much :D

[@MegaSusanc]

Awesome as always. I'm just doing a binge-watch. I love your channel Thank you, Andy For sharing your awesome adventures. GOD BLESS YOU

[@marianfrances4959]

The Norway/Sweden canoe plan, with Simon, sounds great!! Love the ferns at that hammock site. 👍😎🇨🇦🌿🌿🌿🌿

[@bcaye]

Research the bracken, turns out it's a nasty bugger.

[@thefingerlesscommentator8096]

good evening andy i wanted to thank you for your work on youtube your videos are always a source of relaxation after long days of work, keep it up

[@donaldmiller8767]

Thoroughly enjoyed that video, the hammock looked wonderful.

[@andrewforrest8938]

Cheers Andy for another awesome video I'm having a fry up with a nice chilled beer like your homk , camping this weekend with the wife and son back on Monday thanks for awesome video and you cook delicious food in your videos cheers 👍🙂

[@lavishlaneproductions6880]

Great human being. Cheers, from Boston, MA

[@johndebolt5853]

Hi Andy, thanks for the great video as always. Nice bit of kit. Be well and safe.

[@Chuubs]

Love the videos dude, great content and great learning from you. Famous last words indeed for the rain we are in England after all ;) I'm based in Kent as well around the Medway towns but love to get out into the country for some camping, find it so relaxing and great to have time to clear the head. Keep the fantastic content coming. M&M's for the win!!!

[@mentalneil]

Up the Medway possy

[@MA-uu3sb]

I always look forward to seeing you Andy. Sure glad I seen this one. Stay safe stay healthy

[@jordantswanson]

best camping chef on the internet change my mind

[@donnajupe7196]

Great video , as usual, Andy. Thanks

[@rockkhound943]

I really like that hammock I can not sleep in a normal cocoon hammock... thank you for sharing. A tip on splitting your firewood to save time and your back, I take a bungee strap and stretch it around my bigger wood rounds then split it . That way it does not blow apart a you have to pick up every piece 20 tines each . Later mate

[@touristsdiary5593]

Hi, beautiful nature. Great vacation.👍

[@hellohellohello6847]

Always a winner Andy, been here since 5k subs and still loving your videos :) peace brother!

[@footdoc4235]

Insanely good channel. Andy, you have great taste in food, beer and the great outdoors! Looking forward to your next trip to Norway! 🍺

[@ColinSlocombe]

Good god 12.8 per cent total for both drinks from the Kent brewery wow, I myself have drunk 2 ciders at 12 per cent together but very nice 👌

[@josh29221]

Another cool option for a flat bottom hammock is the Haven tent - I got one a few years ago and it's awesome. The only addition I'd need to make is that an extra tarp overtop wouldn't be out of place. This system seems cool as well, i like the sitting option.

[@TirdFerguson]

Haven Tents, "Haven XL" is a much better lay flat hammock that can also be used as a 1 man ground tent. Easier to get in and out of and much more intuitive.

[@mikedelacruz3135]

Awesome Camp Sir Andy ✊🏼🧐! Cant wait for the series with Sir Simon. Cheers from across the pond, California 🇺🇸 🍻👊🏼😎🤙🏼

[@TimRobson30]

Awesome buddy, welcome to the family. Practice definitely makes perfect when it comes to enter/exit but you will find your natural way of doing it over time. Yes you got the warm pad for sure, I have all three and the red one is definitely best in my opinion. All the best Andy

[@KentSurvival]

Hey Tim mate, cheers.. ive watched a few tips on getting in / out so im prepared for next time haha.. think im going to use my quilt with this set up too so i dont have to faff getting in the bag inside the hammock lol

[@northernembersoutdoors1045]

Awesome Andy. Your evening session was well worth a good laugh, that bread I cannot name either, evening or night, the last little bit of pork uneaten, brilliant stuff. Love the hammock, not taken to hammocks myself so flat would be ideal. Great video, all the best cheers.

[@PenDragonsPig-Jam_on_Top]

I found when trying to split a big log if you take some section off the outside of the log first, the log looses integrity (?) and is just generally easier to split. Or something like that, don’t quote me.

[@JasonMcCann841]

Looks great. I like the flat style hammock. Looking forward to seeing you and Simon on another trip.

[@user-gn5uy6lx7z]

I've been using hammocks for years. I do carry a Free Shoulders 10x10.5 tarp for rain. I prefer to be off the ground, but mine also can be staked down and used as a tent

[@nickdelia3130]

Andy, I have seen the tarp used as a diamond over the hammock. Lost Lakes uses that hammock exclusively with the tarp. Its a very cool rig. Thanks Again, Nick

[@stephenash4555]

Always look forward to your show ,the best of its kind on KZbin

[@TianaHelms]

Split your sausages in half length wise, after cooking they lay on the bread better

[@Scotty-gg4gc]

Andy, I'm looking forward to your trip to Norway. Thank you for all of the videos!

[@johnlennon1049]

Waiting for your flask to be back in stock. Want to order one for myself.

[@davidmorris4142]

Great brewery time and tide Andy . Good choice . We have their beers in my micro pub ! .

[@cenedraleaheldra5275]

That Hammock is amazing. Very interesting. Just love your channel. Love the bracken in the back ground. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels

[@papabear9481]

I don't know whether or not I should be ashamed of this, but I grew up bushcrafting before KZbin was a "thing" and you could get rich from it. So I only visit for your delicious campfire cooking. Hope that's not offensive mate... Love your cooking videos 👍

[@tarnyaattwell4841]

Love this channel. Love all the different tents❤

[@ShelaghsScintillatingShee]

I just bought the Amok system and am looking forward to using it camping and on our sailboat. Apparently, sailing is what it was created for initially.

[@robforbes4613]

Hey Andy been a sub for just over 2 years now and I recon it's the the best channel out there your camera work editing, brilliant but now the wife is addicted to your channel cause your food is out of this world

[@KentSurvival]

Thanks so much Rob, very much appreciated :D

[@TheGazzatron941]

I put a DD hammock ground sheet underneath which gives me something to stand on without boots whilst getting in and out. To get in I stand to the left of it facing the foot end, grab the middle strap on the right with my right hand and the middle strap on the left with my left hand then kind of slide in. You get used to it, finding your centre of gravity gets easier. I do the same getting out.

[@ordoyneg]

After seeing this I'm going to have to get one, thanks for posting!!!

[@darrellpidgeon6440]

The jungle look adds to the charm of that spot.

[@bcaye]

It's normal woodland with tons of bracken fern. That grows worldwide and is actually invasive. It's toxic and hard to get rid of.

[@eddplackett]

Why would you want to get rid of bracken? I thought it was pretty natural.

[@bcaye]

@@eddplackett, it's EXTREMELY invasive. It's also toxic and has significant effect on ecosystems. Kudzu, japanese ladybugs, fire ants, african bumblebees, mosquitos, fleas and ticks are natural. Hell, syphilis, gonnorhea, ebola, plague, smallpox, polio and COVID are natural. Body odor and earwax are natural.

[@michaelconley2936]

Your channel is great no bs.

[@samuraidriver4x4]

I also found that I enjoy the winter mats a bit more, rather have it a bit warmer then to cold.

[@thebarefootyeti912]

Great to see my local Time and Tide brewery getting a shout. Makes many of its beers from hops grown by locals in gardens, allotments etc. The IPA kicks like a can-can dancer in Doc Martens. Fitting beer for the spirit of your vid's.

[@tetchedistress]

Lovely video Andy, Thank You.

[@connymalmen6866]

if you connect the airbag to the madress and open it then you put your face about half meter away and blow in to the bag thats much easyer then try to catch the air =) hope you understand what i ment. =) thanks for the video and keep it coming =)

[@riicyama2118]

Hey Dude in my Country it's 00:10 am. I watch your video before going to sleep.

[@Xelsorsior]

Awesome video, thanks for the up-load.

[@anthonysandqvist7704]

Outstanding video I love the scenery in this video fantastic outstanding view keep up with the fantastic outstanding work

[@ggdeb2963]

Is that an outhouse next to the Woodshed and it looks like Jurassic Park out there😅😅😅

[@georgieboy1958]

I can almost smell that campfire wonderful

[@wildtransmissions2987]

Great advice. Researching this very topic and you mentioned loads of helpful things, I’m one step closer to getting the perfect hammock rig. Cheers!

[@mattharte7334]

Andy, another great video and really interesting to see the Amok hammock, I think it looks pretty good, and I’m looking forward to your full review of it. Just a thought, but I wonder if it might be worth stashing a heavier axe, with a longer handle, in your wood shed as it may make easier work of splitting the larger logs than your current one. Cheers.

[@JuliaJulia007]

That last bite of pork Lol! Another great video. Cool hammock, always an awesome fire good food and great humor.

[@ltjakedunbar6733]

Your food always looks so good. I frequently cook what I have seen you cook, in my backyard kitchen, as I am past the age of camping. I really wish that all the equipment had been available when i was younger. It looks magnificent.

[@scottroberts7875]

Brilliant Andy, great vlog as always ,looks a good bit of kit that Amok. ATVB , Scott Somerset

[@mariaotero5601]

Awesome video great setup and fantastic meal! Way to go Andy!

[@ThePaulv12]

There is a hand tool for splitting log rounds like that. It's called a block or log splitter. It's like an axe but the head's far broader like a wedge forcing the log to split rather than the narrow axe head burrowing in.

[@kevinvaughn3715]

Thank you again for the tip about the sausages. Best sausage ever.

[@20807shane]

I love the idea of a cheap hammock. Simple, quick bed anywhere. Unfortunately I can’t get comfortable in em, slide around, hard to move, and end up in a ball while sleeping.

[@atcay81]

Andy, has anyone ever told you that you and your channel are just absolutely amazing? 👍 ❤️From 🇦🇺 🐱

[@KentSurvival]

🤗 why thank you very much Cat

[@TheWatchawatcha]

I am intrigued by this hammock, I also am a side/foetal sleeper and can usually manage something in a gathered end hammock. Certainly better than on the floor. The trick for me has been to get a big one. 10-11ft length minimum (I’m 6’2 )with a good sag setup using a structural ridgeline and underquilt, no mat.

[@wilkinson6212]

Instead of this Amok style hammock, you should look into bridge hammocks. You can use more standard hammock products without having to use Amok specific gear. I have a Dutchware Banyon. Outstanding product. You can use an underquilt or a sleeping pad for warmth.

[@graemefyffe5295]

great idea Andy,like that system

[@Telugutravellersadiq]

You are such a inspiration. Love all your video. I have learnt so many things on how to camera position, angles ❤️. I shot my first ever camping video yesterday here in West Australia. Can't wait to edit and release it next week ❤️

[@harolynallison485]

I have learned a lot from you and I hope your trip with Simon will be a safe one I will be waiting for the video on that trip,Norway a beautiful country a trip for the books

[@KentSurvival]

great to hear :) thank you.. really looking forward to it

[@susanbrown2909]

That blow up mattress is a good idea Kent..someone had a brain wave to do it like that ,saves blowing it up. Thanks Andy ,another enjoyable video.

[@dubemccready7438]

A very nice set up Andy & if I am not too late - happy travels in Norway etc.

[@edpikestone6800]

New to your channel and recommended from Simon's channel. Really looking forward to your trip to Norway/Sweden and hopefully by that stage you have worked out how to get into the Amok more gracefully - I spat my tea all over my computer when you got in for the first time! Really good content which has a tone and pace that is very relaxing.

[@westsussexbushcraft812]

Nice video ,I've had one of these for a few years now ,love it .

[@delfine7163]

Good to see you camping out again, Andy. Looking forward to seeing your Scandinavian adventure, as I lived there for four years. Don’t forget the mosquito preparations! ATB

[@LipsMalloy]

I would love to see you review the Haven Safari flat lay hybrid hammock/bivy tent with or without the YOBOGear Cricket stand. You can set up anywhere, even the beach, with no tie outs depending.

[@amandamack586]

Good video always love to see you hope you’re having a wonderful time.😊

[@borrowox2886]

wahey i'm from deal. might have to get one of those beers. noticed the timeball tower on the can.

[@troybranaman316]

The hammock looked great . I have seen it before but never being used . The food looked amazing . I havent been able to find any pork belly where I live . I would love to smoke some. Great video as always Andy! Take care and stay safe my friend!!

[@eckartbeutel6699]

Hello, I would recommend to use carabiners instead of fiddling the treehuggers through the loop. If you need a Amok Draumr XL with a 220cm long air matress, you might want to give me a note.

[@tlembro]

Really nice video…..food, location, equipment……thanks for sharing.

[@melvinroehm821]

That's a sweet set up.i don't use a hammock because I'm a side sleeper.but I will have to try thus one

[@adamtimson8046]

Your channel is class lad 👌 much love from Liverpool mate 👏

[@jbakervlogs2111]

Happy Wednesday Mr Andy great Video Today 😃👍❤️

[@walkaboutphilpots3795]

What a fab woodshed , love it!

[@allancunningham6019]

Cheers. Great video again 👍

[@sadiqandnature]

Wow man, You never stop mesmerising us with your incredible, soothing camping videos ❤️

[@neilbland1701]

So relaxing Andy to watch you on each and every one of your Vlogs on your channel or Simon's. I bet you were glad about the fly net with all those insects, it was totally teeming on this camp, will it likely be similar in Norway / Sweden?? As always, thanks again and take care. Regards, Neil.

[@michelleedge3799]

I would absolutely love to watch you do a dig out! My mum took us camping all of the time. Michele Knightdale, NC USA

[@dbgaming87]

That hammock is some nifty bit of kit. But even in the hand of experienced hammock campers it's quite a hand full to actually get the acquired set up.

[@tinamitchell8735]

Very cool hammock, scary to great in and out . ❤❤❤

[@andyyarys4467]

wonderful as always

[@tracker5849]

That looks comfy

[@KentSurvival]

it sure is.. just to get the hang of the entry and exit now.. ive seen a few tips for next time haha

[@TR-sk8hf]

Great video as always Andy.Practice getting in and out of your Amok.I have the same setup,really odd at first.Once you figure out whats best for you,its a breeze!!

[@yatetowntaxis7116]

Hey I've got a amok and I love it, but ido find it hard getting into the sleeping bag once you get into the hammock, they could do with making there own sleeping bags that zip to the amok and then you could sit back straight into it, feet in and zip up..

[@GraysOutdoors]

Better check for ticks. Had to take one of a scouts cheek this last weekend from the bracken. A great option for your trip. Looking forward to seeing those vids. ATB Grays

[@KentSurvival]

cheers. its weird.. im yet to ever find one on me.. i seem to be very lucky with ticks.

[@jimcowley330]

Love to do what Andy does.

[@gonearoundthebendPNW]

I've wanted one of those for a long time! Great info!