The New Draumr 5.0 & Draumr Ultralight from AMOK Equipment

I got the new Draumr 5.0 XL, Ultralight XL and new Sjold 10 tarp from AMOK Equipment a couple of weeks ago. This is just a first impression and I have to say, I'm really impressed. I can't wait to start using these to models on my adventures this season. bit.ly/2Pq0Zx0
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00:00 Intro
00:21 Draumr XL 5.0
00:43 Draumr Ultralight
01:22 Bug Net
02:48 Key Features
03:47 How to get in
04:24 Showcase
05:20 Close look at the hammock
08:20 New tarp
08:45 Outro

[@RaimundasBaronas]

04:13 looks like Thomas, the Giant Dracula-Bat resting and enjoying himself on a trees lol. Well presented with all that coffee and getting in. Kenneth should take classes from you 😂

[@tshansen]

Hahaha, I have told Kenneth I can give him a course when he comes down here next time 🤣

[@Braapncamp]

Hahaha, this was so fun! True Thomas impressed by smoothly swinging in with a cup 🤠. Didn't thought of Kenneth, but when you said it I laughed. Sure he needs a master class 👀😜.

[@bobsmyth6706]

I've been wanting for this update - great review Thomas. Looks like a really good system. Cheers

[@tshansen]

Thank you Sir 👍🏻

[@psvennevig]

One again a great film. To the point.Congrats.

[@tshansen]

Thank you Pål... appreciate it 👏🏻 The new Amok's are great 😃

[@mflacke]

Awesome review! The drone shot with the two tarps was a great way to show the difference in area thank you!

[@tshansen]

Thank you sir 👏🏻🤩

[@offroadpastor]

Very nice to hear and see. Especially about the larger size of the Sjold!

[@tshansen]

Yeah, the new skjold was a really nice upgrade. The regular skjold was just a little bit short in the foot end. So this is a nice upgrade to get.

[@AmokEquipment]

Thanks for the showcase Thomas:)

[@tshansen]

Thank you guys for making this brilliant products. 👏🏻

[@JoonesAdventuresMC]

Looking really good. How good can a really great product be. It’s nice to see that they listen to the users, and probably also use their own products in the right environment, and change even small “enjoying” things like the storage pouch. 👍

[@tshansen]

Thank you Joones... yes, they listen and they do changes if they find a good solution for it. To hang the storage pouch inside the hammock is great 🔥

[@JoonesAdventuresMC]

Very often it’s just those small details that separates the good from the great 👍

[@tshansen]

Exactly 🔥👏🏻

[@1955missellie]

Just ordered the UL version and waiting for its arrival. So glad they engineered an ultralight version!

[@tshansen]

Congrats on your new hammock 👏🏻 I thing alot of people are happy with this lineup. Hope you will be happy with yours. I have not spend to much time in the UL version yet, but a couple of nights and I'm impressed 👍🏻

[@nesbokaj1]

Another great review my friend 🌈

[@tshansen]

Thank you so much Sjef 👏🏻

[@brownies-midlifeadventure5333]

Great review mate.....

[@tshansen]

Cheers mate, glad you liked it 🔥

[@KoneTravelVlog]

Great review. I can see myself buying one

[@tshansen]

Thank you, I can highly recommend them 👏🏻

[@MrBenjaminkruegereu]

Got mine in XL yesterday with a Skyold , both in Camo. Additionally with a Fjold Winterlight. Delivery 3 Days.Tested it today including carriage in my Backpack .Love it, what a marvellous piece of equippment. Expensive but in retrospective absolutely worth the money.

[@tshansen]

I totally agree, the kit all in all is not that expensive if you compare it with high end tent and other hammocks with everything you have with it. So glad to hear you are happy with you buy. Cheers 🇳🇴

[@KristianPletten]

Man, these hammocks sure look comfy! Look forward to see how you use them on your trips. And are we not going to talk about all those fantastic drone shots?! 😄 Beautiful scenery and well presented as always Thomas! 🙌🏻

[@tshansen]

Thank you Kristian.... Getting feedback from you are always welcome 👏🏻 They are best bed I own... Super comfortable to sleep and relax in. Have a nice weekend mate 🔥

[@KristianPletten]

@@tshansen You too! 🚀

[@binkontheroad9394]

Looks really nice!! I thinking about of buying one

[@tshansen]

It is amazing in every way... you can trust me on that 🔥

[@quedecree]

Excellent video! I can only hope that I can get into mine as easily as you make it appear! I was torn between this and the Warbonnet Ridgerunner but Amok's 30 day money back offer made the decision for me.

[@tshansen]

Thank you, haha... it is much easier than you think with some practise. Just know how to find center and you can go in and out without any issues. Well, congrats on probably one of the Best Buy you have done this year. It is so damn amazing to sleep in 👏🏻

[@Braapncamp]

Seems like You are ready for some Braap&Camp Thomas! Nice set up. I've not slept in the 5.0 XL or UL XL yet since they came today. But I,ve tried a prototype of the UL last year. Really nice with UL and the lower weight and pack volume, still need to test it in less good weather 😁. The Draumr 5.0 will be so nice to compare it. Mine is in the new blue and much sleepier color ☝️😁 Damn now it's time get out of the hibernation and sleep outdoors like a king 🤠🍺🔥

[@tshansen]

I want to get out there so bad... But winter has not completely let go yet, so we have had a lot of new salt and some snow the last couple of days. Hope to see more stable weather in the weeks to come. If I'm lucky I will take my bike out for a braap and camp in easter. I have not tested the UL properly yet, only the normal XL... and I have to say. It feels more cozy with the new bug net. Keeps the temp much better inside the hammock. Haha, red is the only way to go mate... just look. at your mosko jacket 🤣 I'm gonna make new hang ups in the roof of my living room so I can use it for sleeping dinner and sloyd work inside in the future 😇

[@Braapncamp]

@@tshansen Say No To Snow must be the new slogan!

[@tshansen]

@@Braapncamp Hahaha, I have said no to snow for many years now.... but nobody seams to listen 🤣

[@Braapncamp]

@@tshansen I know, Kung Bore gör som han vill!

[@the_biking_dutchman9658]

Nice review mate! Good to know that the designers of Amok listen to the people who use them! But now you have a new one, can I have your old one! ;-) Ride safe!

[@tshansen]

Thank you Dutchman 🔥 Yeah, they have really listen with this one an update the parts people would like to change. Haha... I got alot of questions about that. There may be a giveaway soon, you never know 😆

[@hkeg80]

Aaaand april just Got slightly more expensive, looking forward to it though

[@tshansen]

Haha, yes...but something is worth investing the money in... like a great night sleep 🔥🇳🇴

[@motofact1342]

Oh no.. Now I have to buy a new amok hammok :( I´ve got the 3.0 but did not want to upgrade to the next one because of how you zip the bug net, but this one looks way better. Great review!

[@tshansen]

Hahaha, sorry 🤣 It is a great upgrade from the previous models... the bugnet has added zipper locks as well, so you can open if from different sides if you like. Or just open the head or leg end. Cheers 🔥

[@krispob90]

Looks so comfy! never tried sleeping in a hammock before, im a side sleeper so this seems superb for that use! Is there any guylines in the head and foot end?

[@tshansen]

It is the best bed I own... there is no guidelines in the head or feet area... this is the reason you can lay complete flat in it. Highly recommended 🔥

[@RidetheBean]

That looks Great! How much does the super light version weigh and cost? Maybe I should consider that instead of my regular hammock 🤔

[@tshansen]

Thank you Kenneth... the Ultralight model is more expensive than the regular model, check out their homepage and they will guide you thought the process 🔥

[@OrdinaryGraveller]

The Amok looks extremely comfortable! My only concern with hammocking is where to put all the riding gear, shoes, helmet, riding suite, etc. Don’t want to leave them under it, and typically there is not enough space for those in the panniers. Any good suggestions? Maybe idea for next video? 😀

[@tshansen]

The riding gear I leave on the ground or hang over a ridget line I pitch next to the amok. The helmet I leave on the mirror like I would when I leve the bike in any other place. Just put the visor down if you get rain in the night. No problem at all.

[@DustyVisorMotorcycles]

The beauty of a hammock, is all the extra space underneath. Gear goes there, and keep the fly (tarp) low if you are expecting rain.........

[@REDFred]

realy nice review Thomas :D is it possible to use it as a side sleeper? it realy seems to be worth considering as a complete set for the price, but im not shure where to use in our region...

[@tshansen]

Thank you Fred 👏🏻 well, this is the best option for a side sleeper to be honest.. you can sleep completely flat, so you can even sleep on the stomach if you like. I'm a side sleeper my self, and I sleep as a baby in this hammocks. If you compare it with other brands, or even tents, you get ALOT for your money, but as you say.... you need to have a place to pitch it. I know that can be some issues down in Europe. Cheers

[@jimpannell2035]

Great video, Thomas. And what a beautiful part of the world you live in. Is that your regular home or a summerhouse?

[@tshansen]

Thank you Jim 👏🏻🔥 this is at my cabin that we use all year around. 1 hour drive from the large city 👍🏻

[@jimpannell2035]

@@tshansen Looks amazing. Was lucky enough to visit Norge for the first time last year and totally fell in love with the place.

[@windinthewillows6248]

Great review Thomas, such a great idea, but sadly not much use in the UK!

[@tshansen]

Shame that you don't have better options to camp in the UK 😵

[@windinthewillows6248]

We aren’t able to wild camp really, well not officially and the idea of leaving your kit out in the open, probably to wake up and find it gone in the morning! I truly envy you in Norway, firstly, what a stunning country you live in, but also, that you are allowed to wild camp, carry tools (knives etc), to aid your enjoyment of the great Norwegian outside life. 👍 looks like spring has arrived for you early in this video Thomas. 🌞

[@tshansen]

@@windinthewillows6248 Damn, those rules sounds crazy. Damn I would have a hard time living my life under those rules. Yes, we have some days like this, and some snow the next. Not quite spring yet, but we are getting there 🔥

[@windinthewillows6248]

UK is FUBAR 🥺😂🤣😂

[@Advcrazy]

Thanks for reviewing these. I’ve been intrigued by hammocks for a long time but I’ve never slept in one. If you’re a side sleeper do they not get uncomfortable because you can’t lie flat?

[@tshansen]

The genius about this hammock is that you can sleep flat in it. It's just as comfortable if you like to sleep on the side, or even on the stomach. 👍🏻

[@Advcrazy]

@@tshansen wow I always thought you’d end up lying in a big arc. Def have to try one!

[@tshansen]

@@Advcrazy You should, it is really comfortable to sleep in. Best sleep by far 👏🏻

[@henrikkraglund7861]

@thansen, on a single mc trip for a week to Norway. Do you prefer a tent or the Draumr? The trip is to Trollstigen + Thanx for your great videos.

[@tshansen]

Well, it is more where i think i will be located in Norway, For a week here, and you are going to Trollstigen, you will have much better luck at camp sites with a tent, compared to a hammock. If you plan on wild camping you and don’t care to much about where you sleep, i could bring a hammock. But your safest bet is to take the tent. Cheers ☕️

[@hovishill2779]

I would love to use one of these, but theres not many campsite in the UK you could hang one up. Great idea though, so easy and quick to setup. Here’s a question for you though Thomas, how safe are they in a lightning ⛈ storm?

[@tshansen]

Well, I think these are just as safe as any tent or other similar gear in a lightning storm. To bad there is not better options to camp in the UK... feel for you guys. Is there only campsites that are allowed to camp in over there?

[@hovishill2779]

@@tshansen its illegal to wild camp in the UK, except for Scotland and one National Park in England (Dartmoor). You can camp anywhere if you get permission (all land in the UK is owned by someone). I’ve never been to a campsite in the UK that has trees that you could hang a hammock from (although I’m sure they’ll be some). It’s also illegal to carry knife with a blade that is 3 inches or more in length without a very good reason (camping is not a good enough reason) and the blade cannot lock either. If you get caught with a knife you can get upto 5 years in prison. I have a Leatherman Wave in my toolkit on my bike, which I’ve had to remove all the blades to be legal. I watch your and Mattias vids and laugh when I see you guys with your knifes and axes. We have crazy laws in the UK that only affect the law abiding citizens.

[@tshansen]

@@hovishill2779 Holy crap, I did not know it was this crazy with all the rules. Damn that must be a pain to live buy. I can't see how I would live my life under rules like that... 🙈

[@Braapncamp]

@@hovishill2779 HI, thanks for mentioning this and thanks for stopping by. I was not aware of these tough laws in UK either. In Sweden we have laws against carrying knifes and such as well. But camp, hike, being in the wild is a allowable reason. I certainly know that we have differences in what's allowed regards wild camp. In Scandinavia except Denmark we have a right to roam law that allow us to walk, hike, forage, camp a night or two on a spot even on private owned land. This works as long we not miss use the right. Ofc it's a good idea to talk to the landowner and never camp in sight of their house/garden. A rally nice privilege that we need to use wisely. Happy trails Hovis!

[@hansottosmotos]

Hi Thomas :-) I'm thinking about getting the Draumr 5.0. The idea of the anchorpoints across seems much better. But my question to you is the matress. To me it seems like its shape/size/thinkness is kind of importantm not only for insulation, but for the overall performance of the hammok. In this video it seems like you've chosen something different than the ones Amok sells. Do you have any advice where to get something suitable?. Great video's btw. and have a great summer!

[@tshansen]

hello mate, glad you reach out and ask this. In the 5.0 normal version i have the normal Fjøl XL and in the Ultralight version i have the Winterlight XL pad, both from Amok 👍 If you go for the XL version, amok is the only one who makes long enough pads for this amok. If you go for the regular one, you can fit a exped WL 7 and maybe 9 you will find more info about this online. Cheers, glad to hear you liked my videos and content

[@hansottosmotos]

@@tshansen Thanks alot for the quick reply. I just saw in another video that the pad was inserted into a pocket :-). Ok, then i guess i will check out those Fjøl versions. I'm 185, but considering the standard size Draumr although im on the limit lengthwise, if the packing size if noticable smaller. I'm probably going for a ride very soon, so will have to settle for a regular hammok this time around, but will probably order soon. Thanks again for helpful info 👍

[@tshansen]

@@hansottosmotos 185 you should fit great in the original one. The pack size is not that big of a difference to be honest. If you have any other question, feel free to ask them and i try to answer as best i can 👍

[@geiraune1733]

Hei Thomas, Takk for mange fine produkt og reise innlegg 👍. Skal skaffe meg en Amok hengekøye. Men er litt usikker på om jeg skal gå for en lite brukt 2020 mod eller ny 2021 mod. Er forskjellen stor og er det vert de kronene det koster ekstra å kjøpe en ny. Blir fort en 2000,- kr ekstra for en ny mod...

[@tshansen]

Hei Geir 🤩🔥 Hyggelig at du tar kontakt. Forskjellene er minimale, og kan du spare deg 2000 på å kjøpe en lite brukt 4.0 så er det egentlig ikke så mye å lure på om de små nye detaljene ikke er viktig for deg! 👍🏻

[@geiraune1733]

Takk for raskt svar 😃 Da satser jeg på en lite brukt i denne omgang 👍

[@tshansen]

@@geiraune1733 bare hyggelig, jeg tenker du har mer igjen for det, se at du bruker den også kan du heller oppgradere hvis du finner de nye løsningene viktig nok for deg 😍🤌🏻

[@hwoccurrence]

Have you found out if the Ultralight actually is a bit shorter than the 5.0, like you mentioned in the video? I am considering getting the 5.0 hammock with the UL Fjøl and Skjold.

[@tshansen]

It is the same size... The same XL fjøls go in both. But I think it is just something about the see trough material. There is just something different when laying in both. I would highly recommend going for the Skjold 10 over the regular skjold. The small size difference makes a huge difference when the weather is poor.

[@hwoccurrence]

@@tshansen Thank you for the answer. I will do that.

[@tshansen]

@@hwoccurrence You are welcome mate… hope you will be happy with you new amok… 😍

[@kimkelberg]

The ultalight version is probely not a bad solution for motorcycle camping

[@tshansen]

There is little to no difference in the UL and the Normal Draumr, so if your not planing on using it when hiking etc, I would recommend the normal over the UL 🔥

[@kimkelberg]

@@tshansen ok , well at the moment there is now new gear on budget plan , use offen my small Tarptent contrail , small pack size and weight

[@j.v.1493]

What`s your height? I am 184cm and i am struggling, if i should take the XL version. It is kind of between the 2 available versions and i am not certain which one to buy. Anyone can recommend?

[@tshansen]

Helo Timo 👍🏻 I'm 200cm tall so for me there is not much options 🤣 The recommended hight is up 185 on the regular version. So if you are 184 I'm not sure if I would go for the XL version. It's not like you will be cramped into place when sleeping in the regular one. Where are you located? Maybe there is some locals who got a amok you could try or something like that? Cheers

[@thetubelesschannel]

Very nice..is the girls included ? 😂😂

[@tshansen]

Haha, i tought i was your girl Sven 😂🔥

[@thetubelesschannel]

@@tshansen haha 😂🔥

[@tubejon]

Får du noe tid til å kjøre da Hansen? 😉

[@tshansen]

Hallaien Jon... får alltid tid til å kjøre litt, selv om det har vært frost og mye drittvær her borte siden sesongstart. Håper vi får oss en langtur straks, også lukter det jo pølsetreff i år (kjenner jeg)

[@tubejon]

@@tshansen har du tenkt å komme?

[@tshansen]

@@tubejon Ja, tenkte å stikke innom å hilse på 🙈

[@Ironhawx]

Can we use any straps to secure hammock or does it have to be amok straps only?

[@tshansen]

You can use what ever strop you like... you can even use a carabiner in the end where the amok is. As long as it's not to big to go trough the hole.

[@lucimoto2922]

Nice Amok but îs very expensive

[@tshansen]

Well, I can see what you mean, but if you put together the whole package and see what you get, I will not say it is expensive 🔥

[@lucimoto2922]

@@tshansen Yes, it is a very good setup There îs not a better hamac în the market

[@tshansen]

@@lucimoto2922 That is true... this is by far the best and most comfortable hammock on the market IMO. I also love camping in tent, but there is something so much better by sleeping in the air. Cheers

[@toby7504]

I guess this just works in egocamping? Cant put two in this? 🤔😀

[@tshansen]

Hahaha, I'm not sure where you are going with this, but it depends on how much you weight 🤣

[@toby7504]

@@tshansen you dirty man... 🔥🔥😀😀. I meen that if you are two on tour you need a tent as there are no room for two in this lethal thing?

[@tshansen]

@@toby7504 Takes one to know one (so I've heard) Haha, you don't bring fish on a fishing trip do you? 🤣 Yes, you need one for each participant of the trip, but have you ever slept with someone inside a 3 person tent. I rather sleep alone 🤣

[@toby7504]

@@tshansen hahaha.. Thats right mr.... 😀😀😀

[@toby7504]

@@tshansen last time l was in a 3 mans tent it wasent sleeping🔥🔥🤫