Winter Hammock Camping in -27°F(-33°C) | Adirondacks

[@pgreenx]

One good thing to bring is a few plastic bread bags. They weight nothing and serve as vapor barriers for hands and feet in emergencies. These can be “limb” saving in extreme cold especially when doing overnights and feet/hands and boots/gloves get wet from sweat or water. For older folks who get up at night, I bring a water bottle as night toilet in my tent

[@JonathanZaharek]

If you look closely near my thermos, I believe you’ll see them! I brought two sandwich plastic baggies

[@pgreenx]

@@JonathanZaharek sorry I listened more than watched. Sounds good. Figured you had them. Luckily you don’t need the midnight pee bottle

[@outdooroutpost6061]

That bed setup is sick !!! This channel is hugely underrated

[@kerry1383]

Cocooning is actually its WORST potential. You need a longer hammock - 11 feet - and a structural ridgeline attached. This way you can assure a diagonal lay - which will offer a flat lay. Sleeping in a banana shape all night is neither comfortable or conducive to proper UQ functionality.

[@cade8986]

Would be most focused on warmth at this point. Better than sleeping on the cold ground

[@joanlajara3939]

Thx for bringing this to all of us! You are awesome for taking us there! Keep up your bravery in the winter! Anyone who does this in -27 degree weather deserves praise! You truly love the Adks mts! We love you for it! Beautiful! Very informative! Get some rest!

[@peterjudson8599]

Bravo! The footage of you and your surrounds summiting in the morning was beautiful. Thanks for making this. 👍

[@andrewismyusername]

I'm always impressed with how little insulation you get away with wearing. A few years back I froze my ass off camping at lake colden in the negative single digits wearing a jacket like that; I can't imagine doing it in the negative 20s. I ended up buying a heavy belay jacket which I personally find makes winter camping much more enjoyable.

[@JonathanZaharek]

You know, I find myself surprised sometimes too. I think over hundreds of winter outings, my body as grown accustomed to these conditions. By that, I mean I understand my gear and body regulations well to allow me to most efficiently adapt to the winter conditions.

[@darylfleischer]

Couple of things I didn’t quite understand with your setup. 1. Why didn’t you have a tarp over the hammock to help keep more heat in. Tarps with hammocks is quite a regular thing. 2. I don’t understand why you had your hammock pulled so tight. Typically we have a good bit of sag in them so you can get a flatter lay by shifting your body a little diagonal. This helps with leg strain and blood flow which will also help you warmer.

[@JonathanZaharek]

So, I do agree with you. A tarp certainly can reduce wind/keep heat in, however in my situation I simply chose to rile without. The dual system of the over/under quilt certainly compensates for being able to retain heat. I would say maybe I should have briefly mentioned the usage of a tarp, but for some reason left it out. Secondly, I totally understand the common hammock slack retention for easier comfort, however in my years of hammocking, I have found my personal body much more comfortable when my hammock is very tight. I’m able to sleep on my side much better and it adds more support to my pad. But, I’m still learning and getting the hang of it!

[@Thiker927]

Tarps can be personal preference. They add very little in warmth unless it’s extremely windy. And laying diagonal is personal preference as well. I sleep the best when I lay in the center of the hammock with a pillow under my knees. Pillow under the knees will also help with blood flow.

[@cfraimondo233]

Not gonna lie, that's pretty hard core dude. Single digits is as low as I've ever gone.

[@n3sgis]

Great vid. I’ve recently switched back to the tent life. With all the quilts and tarps you need for a hammock, just seems like you’re not saving that much weight. Also good never get a comfortable hang.

[@vinnyg.8170]

Awesome video. Excellent camera work with amazing sunrise shots. The night scenes of the stars really let you see God's creation.

[@dirtbagoutside]

Awesome!! I just did an overnight trip in Pharoah Lake Wilderness last week and temps hit 15 below 0. Frigid!!! First time in the Daks too! Just used my eVent bivy and quilts to sleep. Nice work with hammock.. Best nights sleep while hanging!

[@middleagedhiker703]

Amazing. Thank you for taking us along

[@Boneyard44]

Oh the memories, awesome. Thank you 👌🏼

[@jcb5011]

Really like the gear choice, I'm using a very similar hammock setup for the Adirondacks. I haven't tested it below 50°F so great advice. Also, I always sleep better in a hammock, it's lighter but bulkier. I will need to upgrade my Osprey Stratos 38L to the Exos 48L. This last summer I used the Eno Housefly Tarp(includes doors but, heavy) and definitely needed it this year with all the rain we had. Keep these ADK videos going.

[@StephenWickson]

Eno is a good hammock brand if you are just starting out but i recomend the darien hammock from dream hammocks, if is a great hammock and has performed very well for me. I would also recomend underquilts and topquilts from hammock gear. I have the pheonix and the burrow.

[@Jamesatruett]

Great video, Jon! Loved watching from my WARM cottage with blazing fire in the woodstove!

[@kiki_with_a_crayon_780]

Great Work Another Amazing vlog

[@flipflat4814]

0°F is my camping threshold now, for whatever reason maybe do to being older now, my lungs start hurting at about -10°F and it's very noticeable at -25°F. In my 20's and 30's it wasn't a issue whatsoever, youth is a beautiful thing lol.✌

[@dustythomas2598]

I agree. As I have aged, it seems 0 is about all I can do in comfort anymore. Coldest I have gone this year is 4f….and it was not 2 bad. Still - great to watch the youngins do -27f from the comfort of my couch.

[@TheGoddessEnternalNursery]

lovely. hammock camping is my preferred way of camping, also the top of the mountain would make a great photo op.

[@foobar9229]

Not sure if it was on purpose or not but I see some adjustments that would make the hammock experience more comfortable: - probably a longer hammock (> 11 feets) and with a ridgeline - the straps at 30° angle (if they are too close to horizontal it s an enormous pression on the hammock so it could break, and it tightens your shoulders too much, - the side of the head a bit lower than the side of the feets (I like 10° inclination of the ridgeline) - a diagonal lay to be more flat

[@sebnewman1303]

The sight and glow of Algonquin at day break is unmatched

[@robertfmccarthy2360]

This may be one of your best videos. Random adventures are some of he best

[@papadoug2898]

Dude dude dude!!!… that was epic!.., much respect 🫡

[@daltonseabridge8199]

Updated winter gear video???🙏🙏🙏

[@BackcountryTreks]

Nothing like some type 2 fun! Good stuff man 😎

[@baconjunior1000]

I hiked a mountain in the applications when it was -5 out, and I suffer from a sweating condition. The trail was not hard and everyone else was fine, however, I sweated through all my water resistant layers and ended up soaking my down outer layer. Long story short I definitely experienced hypothermia and still to this day defiantly the closest I've been to dying. I had one set of spare close which I used for the hike down

[@TapeReader5]

What about keeping a bottle inside your bag JUST to pee in if you have to?..Would be kind of difficult I know, if even possible but its worth an attempt. Few drips on your hammock be better than emptying your bladder😅 Awesome video man. Not many out there for extreme cold hammock camping

[@kellanthackeray4093]

When hammock camping in the winter I always carry a second Nalgene that I sleep with in case I have to pee in the middle of the night. You don’t have to get up and get a free foot warmer!

[@Hootyhoo-jq9vq]

You are nuts! That looks way too cold! Beautiful sunrise.

[@Thiker927]

Great video! I’ve never hammock camped in those temperatures. I’m in Northern CA. The coldest I’ve gone is 8 degrees. Great job with the video quality as well.

[@killacam7015]

you should get a zero degree underquilt (i use the hg incubator) and underquilt protector(i got from 2qzq) an ditch the sleeping pads also bug netting will help the heat stay in with a tarp to block the wind

[@johnzx14rk94]

Thank You. for going through the cold for us. Your a Goodman.

[@mitchplease89]

Nice video man. Yeah usually a couple of tarps, a mini for putting my stuff on and an over one (star gazing excepted) I usually let me body cool a little (not to the core but I let me skin breath) before getting in. I’m running a down setup so I like warming it with dry warmth more than *doing 20 star jumps before getting in* I also only run an underquilt sometimes with a down jacket between it and the hammock… with a ridgeline…. And hang it loose 🤙🏼 and lay diagonal. It will make getting in and out easier.

[@TomDutch]

Wonderful sunrise view! I can relate too some aspects of your video. Hammock camping, being early alone in the woods when its still dark, enjoying amazing sunrises etcetera. But I never slept alone in the wild, hiked in that cold alone. When I saw you take that last hike to the view I could so relate to your motivations to go out and take that trip... that was amazing!

[@DMUSA536]

I learned something watching this. I’m never going to sleep in winter weather 😂 The Caribbean is more like it. Thanks for video.

[@JonathanZaharek]

Sounds good!

[@derekhand7904]

After watching this and scott benerofe’s KZbin I’m pretty much an expert winter backpacker now

[@august_west_9016]

Loved this video. What were those gloves/liners you were wearing?

[@RaptorCircle]

4:38 cool map in the background what is it of?

[@johnmurray21236]

well done and with enthusiasm.

[@KodiakKustoms]

That intro is badass.

[@nd6809]

Fantastic.

[@bucky716]

Incredible!! I'm nowhere near ready for those conditions, someday, but until then thanks for taking us along. edit.. I also wonder if anyone else actually does these things if they aren't recording a KZbin video. lol

[@MorikoAdventureX]

beautiful shots! well made video, First video on the channel an subscribed already! Nice one!

[@freddiekarlsson5429]

Epic video! Everything is so Incredible beautiful

[@IndianHemlock]

Beautiful footage, great gear and sett !! I have done 26 degree’s but don’t think I could do -26 degree’s , well done, beautiful video !!

[@JonathanBaron]

Thank you! I learned a lot that I have been looking for about hammock camping. Your video was well done! 😊

[@DMThomas61]

Would you name and describe the under and top quilts?

[@kentucky1304]

really cool hang-on adventure ;-)

[@glennericksenmusic]

Just gorgeous photography! Great job!

[@kristapsl9]

Hey man! Awesome video, really cool expierence..!! What camera did you use for filming this video?

[@Chupabrah]

That looks like a lot of fun. Can imagine how fun it woulda been bringing a drone and flying it around while in the hammock.

[@richardreed6249]

Good Day - In some ways, this seems like overkill on your sleep system. I would have thought an underquilt, an over quilt, along with a hammock and a tarp. I do like the ideas of gloves and liners.

[@Laubasss]

Wish we had snow in the Netherlands lol. When I was young we had snow every year and could ice skate on the canal in front of the house.... Climate change, I guess.....hope to be able to visit a place with snow soon lol. But trying out the hammock camping in the Dutch weather first😉

[@MikeBabsBC]

Were you using the a7siii? Dang, this was a cool adventure, thanks for taking us along!

[@JonathanZaharek]

Nikon Z6

[@MikeBabsBC]

@@JonathanZaharek wow, those night shots are amazing!

[@michaeldumas4907]

wow what camera held up in this cold?

[@EarthTrips]

Just seeing this video.. and I'm hammock camping at 28° & thinking that its tough to sleep😂 I'm impressed 👍

[@Nomadic-]

What camera was used for the footage at the beginning of the video?

[@meleejones]

Nice video fun times

[@djezysdjezys148]

What camera have you used for filming? Gera quality

[@nlreactz]

You get a like for the view alone my mans

[@Sourpusscandy]

Hammock n pee, my theory is the liquids in your body settle in the kidneys and then to the bladder more directly than in a bed. I gotta pee every 4 hrs. When I wake and become consious, I just automatically get up and pee, climb back in and sleep more.

[@jannismahler2518]

Good demonstration of how to do it wrong

[@tonywillingham8109]

Surprised someone would do this in an Eno when there are much better camping hammocks out there. I'm always surprised to see anyone trying to sleep in an Eno. Unless its sponsored and they give it all to you, which seems to be what happened here. BTW, one of those ultra thin space blankets does miracles when placed between your hammock and under quilt.

[@zanewoodward4822]

Anyone spend enough time in the Wilderness will eventually hear or see something that can't explain .

[@ufopulse]

I hate when my something else gets cold

[@Dan-qp1el]

The video starts at the 5:00 mark. Your welcome.

[@farzero]

Dude, having just done a 35 degree hammock camping trip, I can say that this video is definitely epic. -27 is no joke dude. Have you tried incorporating thermal blankets into the mix? Also a basic rainfly might be good for stopping wind and creating an extra bit of insulation / protection from convection cooling.

[@maciejxxx4059]

You have to many clothes on you and sleeping bag will not be warm that way. You warm it with your body so only thermal layer on you is needed. Dring someting warm or eat something warm before u go sleep so you will heat up your sleeping bag and it will retain that heat.

[@seep2pp2p62]

Wood are very quiet when bigfooo...feet saw you... observe you from far away.

[@frjwoj]

Hey Jonathan! Thanks for the warning but no, you don’t have to worry about me going out unprepared… I just won’t go out in those temperatures! 😂

[@remcinematography5307]

What music do you use for your videos?

[@JonathanZaharek]

I pick music from Music Bed. I just browse it until I find something that I like

[@Xerbee]

Video starts at 4:45

[@develentsai3215]

Only like an hour? That's taking a nap not sleeping:(

[@JonathanZaharek]

I mean, I definitely got a solid three hours. Let’s not forget, Trying to sleep in these conditions is “surviving“. Not necessarily trying to get a tight seven hours!

[@bradfry5403]

Many thanks I enjoyed watching. Maybe some kind of fold up sports bottle would save you having to get up to pee.

[@thomassibalski958]

I appreciate your effort but your hammock should not be so tight utilize a 30 degree sag for more comfort. To prevent calf strain, lay left or right will be a more comfortable sleep instead the banana technique which is to constrictive. Read The perfect hang by Derek Hansen. Nevertheless you had fun in the cold. Always enjoy your videos and keep em coming. Thanks

[@JonathanZaharek]

So, I totally understand the common hammock slack retention for easier comfort, however in my years of hammocking, I have found my personal body much more comfortable when my hammock is very tight. I’m able to sleep on my side much better and it adds more support to my pad. But, I’m still learning and getting the hang of it!

[@thomassibalski958]

@@JonathanZaharek Get The Ultimate Hang. by Derek. Having hammock camped for 45 years and still learning is invaluable to the hammock camper. Try a bridge hammock for side sleepers. You can bring in less gear and have more comfort. and be much warmer and little or no condensation. Stay safe.

[@JonathanZaharek]

@@thomassibalski958 My friend actually has a bridge hammock. They’re awesome. A little more cumbersome, but more comfortable for sure. Also, I just realized my unintended joke. Getting the “hang” of it 😆

[@thomassibalski958]

@@JonathanZaharek No worries, I'm sure I will see you out there one day. Keep up the good work and hike on.

[@ruthaznar6068]

Where does your cameraman sleep...hehehehe!

[@jaycreature3893]

Interesting

[@avatorl_in_a_hammock]

Hanging a hammock in such a way (making it as tight as possible) will make it uncomfortable for most people. Although this hammock seems to be too short and, in the best case, suitable for a small child, probably making it as tight as possible is a workaround for the wrong hammock size. If that what works for you - it's OK, but I highly recommend to try diagonal lay in a much longer hammock hanged without any tightening (with a ridgeline). However, this is certainly not an example of how others should hang a hammock when they are trying to check if hammock camping is going to work for them. They may be disappointed. Just a warning for people who will be inspired by your video. 1 year later, but KZbin suggested the video for me and it probably suggests it for others.

[@williamstowe1085]

Jesus is with you

[@tallyrc]

WTH is that headlamp? My fenix is the size of my finger and 700 actual lumens. And your straps should be 30 degrees, not flat. Get a Ridgeline.

[@lilricky2515]

Make sure you don't fart in -27 degrees and film your butt as it becomes pretty obvious... 😆

[@armandseadon6547]

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[@xxgg]

please don't blow your pad with your breath in winter.

[@HiThailand-g7l]

You got there eventually 🥱