I'm not a hammock guy, but putting my boots in a trash bag, gunny sack or anything keeps the creepy crawlies out. It also keeps the dirt out of my tent. Also, stick a hand warmer in each boot before you go to sleep, dries them out overnight, disposable ones work ok, but the zippo hand warmers are a favorite. Great topic. 👍
Slugs are my nemesis, I don’t mind other insects (earwigs creep me out a tad though!😬), I love spiders, but slugs…..😱. It’s the same in the UK, we get massive ones, one camp, I woke up every hour picking them out of my hair, off my bag, under it,m on my pad, off my tarp. It was that bad, I considered packing up at 2.30 a.m. I was ground dwelling, have never used tents really, but after that escapade, I’ve invested in a Lanshan 1 Pro tent, for those camps when slugs might be an issue- camping near ponds in the rain etc.
I personally like to put them inside a black trash bag and keep them close to me so they can not froze over night and can find them in the dark. But that is if I am inside the tent,outside I prefer to not remove them because of a emergency.
Also from the MISSISSIPPI woods. I bang my boots together & put them in the mss or stuff them in my pack. Depending on the time of yr. I have a foam sit pad that I use as a landing pad to keep my feet dry while getting out. Also you can put hand/ body warmers in the foot box of the sleep bag. Then drop them in the boots when you first wake so the toe box of the boots aren't as cold
Unless I'd be stuffing my boots into some kind of bag and throwing into my sleeping bag - I'd place them (also in a bag) under my hammock on... a little under-hanging cargo hammock? I also fit my backpack in there so I can reach most of the stuff from inside my hammock. But even if I was to put boots on the ground, I would at least use socks to block the insides!
Good tip. I've been using my pack cover "modified" to string up as a gear hammock. Off the ground, within easy reach. Enjoying the vids. Thanks, and all the best from St Louis MO
Great tip....Thanks....I also learned from an oldtimer Vet to use 2 pieces of PantyHose...tie a knot on one end and slip the opening over the top of your boot...Wrap th Bootlace around for extra security if needed.... let's them air out nicely and keeps critters out...
my tip on boots 2 1/2 gallon zip bag for each boot not gonna get wet and no crawies can get in, the weight of the bags is in grams and they fold up nicely.
Squared away video, thanks. I keep an extra mosquito head net balled up in my right cargo pocket. (Yes, I still wear BDU's. If it ain't broke...) I put my boots in the net at night and cinch it up tight. Keeps all the critters out, and they can still ventilate. Dirt cheap, weighs next to nothing, and has multiple uses.
I use the waterproof bag and the boots get hung up in the closed bag then in the morning everything gets packed back into the bag, leave a sponge in each boot
@@GruntProof Yep, I'm good with most snakes and bugs, even many spiders. We also have tarantulas, but ours aren't aggressive or dangerous. I hate fireants and wasps. But scorpions, centipedes and brown recluse spiders are on a whole other level of the hate scale.
Thanks Randall. What light is that you have hanging on the strap? Looks kind of like a Black Diamond Emoji. I have a couple of those and really like them.
I slept once in a backpacking hammock laying completely perpendicular with my feet resting on the ground with boots on. Something was rustling around for most of the night and I heard unknown grunting noises so I wanted to be ready. Turned out the rustle was a fkin badger all along, but I still don't know what the grunting was.
I cheat , I have one of the Clark ( military grade ) Tropical Jungle Hammocks , particular one is not in production anymore.( It's before he started having hoops at the ends ) It has 2 storage pockets attached on each side for just that. If I'm in a different hammock I like to set them in a camp chair with the socks balled up and placed in the tops of them. I wear the typical light weight hiking shoes. If push comes to shove I put them in a plastic ( Trash ) bag and in my UL pack which I hang at the end of the hammock.
I like terminology. Is "tree hugger" the official terminology for hammock straps?😂 I'm commandeering it anyway. With your permission, that is. Good tips all. Especially the drip tip. What will you be doing after retirement?
Deer, mountain goats, sheep, goats, badgers, porcupines, mice, squirrels, etc., they all want the salt on your boots and pack, get that gear up and away from the animals.
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I'm not a hammock guy, but putting my boots in a trash bag, gunny sack or anything keeps the creepy crawlies out. It also keeps the dirt out of my tent. Also, stick a hand warmer in each boot before you go to sleep, dries them out overnight, disposable ones work ok, but the zippo hand warmers are a favorite. Great topic. 👍
You can also put an extra pair of socks over the openings in your boots to keep critters from crawling inside.
Great Tips Randell, mucho Thank you 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Good tip Grunt 👍
Slugs are my nemesis, I don’t mind other insects (earwigs creep me out a tad though!😬), I love spiders, but slugs…..😱. It’s the same in the UK, we get massive ones, one camp, I woke up every hour picking them out of my hair, off my bag, under it,m on my pad, off my tarp. It was that bad, I considered packing up at 2.30 a.m. I was ground dwelling, have never used tents really, but after that escapade, I’ve invested in a Lanshan 1 Pro tent, for those camps when slugs might be an issue- camping near ponds in the rain etc.
I personally like to put them inside a black trash bag and keep them close to me so they can not froze over night and can find them in the dark. But that is if I am inside the tent,outside I prefer to not remove them because of a emergency.
Extra to pack sandals but get the hardy strap kind you can air out your feet
Also from the MISSISSIPPI woods. I bang my boots together & put them in the mss or stuff them in my pack. Depending on the time of yr. I have a foam sit pad that I use as a landing pad to keep my feet dry while getting out. Also you can put hand/ body warmers in the foot box of the sleep bag. Then drop them in the boots when you first wake so the toe box of the boots aren't as cold
Fantastic tip! I just recently started using a hammock and this solves the boot stowage problem!
Make sure that they are not your only „drip point“ in the line if there is a chance of rain… otherwise you will get very wet feet this way :D
I carry two food service hair nets. Put one over each boot it keeps everything out and lets your boots air out.
Awesome
That is pretty slick thinking.
Good tips.
Hoooah. Great tip
Unless I'd be stuffing my boots into some kind of bag and throwing into my sleeping bag - I'd place them (also in a bag) under my hammock on... a little under-hanging cargo hammock? I also fit my backpack in there so I can reach most of the stuff from inside my hammock. But even if I was to put boots on the ground, I would at least use socks to block the insides!
Thank you!
Good tip. I've been using my pack cover "modified" to string up as a gear hammock. Off the ground, within easy reach. Enjoying the vids. Thanks, and all the best from St Louis MO
Great tip....Thanks....I also learned from an oldtimer Vet to use 2 pieces of PantyHose...tie a knot on one end and slip the opening over the top of your boot...Wrap th Bootlace around for extra security if needed.... let's them air out nicely and keeps critters out...
my tip on boots 2 1/2 gallon zip bag for each boot not gonna get wet and no crawies can get in, the weight of the bags is in grams and they fold up nicely.
Solid tips Randall. Thanks
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Thanks!
Great video. Good advice Randall.
2:07 those boots look so freaking good. Could you tell me what they are?
Squared away video, thanks. I keep an extra mosquito head net balled up in my right cargo pocket. (Yes, I still wear BDU's. If it ain't broke...) I put my boots in the net at night and cinch it up tight. Keeps all the critters out, and they can still ventilate. Dirt cheap, weighs next to nothing, and has multiple uses.
Good tip , thanks for sharing , God bless !
I use the waterproof bag and the boots get hung up in the closed bag then in the morning everything gets packed back into the bag, leave a sponge in each boot
comment about german forests brought back lots of memeories. was serving there mid to late 80s. oh and still hang my boots.
Simple and easy! Thanks for the tip!
I like it. In Texas slugs aren't too much of an issue. But scorpions and spiders are. And they can climb sticks.
Scorpions? No thanks 🤣
@@GruntProof Yep, I'm good with most snakes and bugs, even many spiders. We also have tarantulas, but ours aren't aggressive or dangerous. I hate fireants and wasps. But scorpions, centipedes and brown recluse spiders are on a whole other level of the hate scale.
Good idea!
Thanks Randall. What light is that you have hanging on the strap? Looks kind of like a Black Diamond Emoji. I have a couple of those and really like them.
I slept once in a backpacking hammock laying completely perpendicular with my feet resting on the ground with boots on. Something was rustling around for most of the night and I heard unknown grunting noises so I wanted to be ready. Turned out the rustle was a fkin badger all along, but I still don't know what the grunting was.
I'm part of the lazy throw them on ground group😂
Can you reccomend a good tarp that is also reflects heat like the one you got in this video?
It's from Bearhard and I'll have a testing video up soon about it. Excellent tarp and dirt cheap
Welcome back to germany! Slugs are everywhere! Greetings from Homburg!
Danke!
I cheat , I have one of the Clark ( military grade ) Tropical Jungle Hammocks , particular one is not in production anymore.( It's before he started having hoops at the ends ) It has 2 storage pockets attached on each side for just that. If I'm in a different hammock I like to set them in a camp chair with the socks balled up and placed in the tops of them. I wear the typical light weight hiking shoes. If push comes to shove I put them in a plastic ( Trash ) bag and in my UL pack which I hang at the end of the hammock.
Good vid
I keep my boots on the ground under my sleeping area with my socks stuffed in the opening to keep things out
I like terminology. Is "tree hugger" the official terminology for hammock straps?😂 I'm commandeering it anyway. With your permission, that is. Good tips all. Especially the drip tip. What will you be doing after retirement?
It's how I learned them. Thanks!
Here my first glance I thought you made a video about Ham hocks...🤣🤣🤣
Really don’t even need the carabiner, I just drape them over the suspension.
I'm usually lazy 😂 chuck them on the deck
Because i change my socks for sleeping i put my socks which i was wearing during the day over my boots!
That works as well
Yes, those slugs sound like morning breakfast meat. Sticks to your ribs.
Do you have a recipe?
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Where in Germany ?????? and yes those slugs in bavaria are nasty
Deer, mountain goats, sheep, goats, badgers, porcupines, mice, squirrels, etc., they all want the salt on your boots and pack, get that gear up and away from the animals.