At 21:17 you mentioned folding a hammock over to use this as for a chair hammock. This is exactly what I have been doing with a hammock I purchased as part of a package deal for tree straps. When I set it up between trees I followed the way Jeep did it with the trees being fairly close. With the big high and the foot end low I climb and my feet will touch the tree and help me get into a comfortable position that has led to brief interludes of sleep when the weather is nice. Thanks for the details about the dimensions and background on this.
You stole my thunder at the very end there. I was thinking exactly the same thing about my "useless" cheap China hammock bought years ago. I never trusted it enough to put my 6'2" frame & 248#s in that device for sleeping overnight, but I can see it working quite well as a much-needed wilderness chair. Thanks for the video!
Great suggestions for getting quality material at 2nd hand stores. I've been using old nylon / polyester shower curtains (the decorative front panel, not the plastic piece) and they are bomb-proof for this kind of thing!
I have been toying with the idea of making a seat that I could hang from a tripod but I never thought of making it a multi purpose seat. What a great idea! I shall certainly be changing my plans! Cheers Mark.
Nice job. I have one of Jeeps chairs but I found it to be a bit small. I had an old full size hammock that had a few pin holes in it so I cut it in half and sewed a channel in the cut end. Now I have a larger sitting area which is much more comfortable. Another thing I have found that works well is to place a small sit pad in the chair. It keeps the fabric from bunching up. Also if you fold the front fabric back a few inches ( 4-6) you won't get that pinch in the bottom of your legs. This also works in a full size hammock. Nice video and great job on the chair. Enjoy & be safe out there.
Your explanations are very well done. You’re very articulate and concise. Kudos on the shout out to jeep for the inspiration. The chair is awesome by the way! 👍🏻
Gotta be honest. The first time I saw one of these chairs I was a bit skeptical. Then I realized it was pretty comfortable. I don't have one currently because I carry the flexlite chair into the woods with me. Personally I think being able to sit down is one of the best things when out in the woods. Thanks for the video
More work to set up than the little chair but lighter to carry. I am looking for ways to keep my chair legs from sinking into the ground. Am considering tennis balls or a square of material with pockets in the corners to put the legs in. Any ideas?
Thanks Mark for the chair share. I also have one of these bush chairs that I have made many years ago but I have never used it in the hammock configuration. I should give that a try now after seeing your demo.
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Excellent video, learned a lot there especially with your suggestion at the end to fold a hammock. I've been getting major back pains from sitting on the floor when in the wood, probably in a terrible posture so that light just be the thing i need to bring some relief! Subscribed and liked.
Ah, Mark. You're a never-ending source of projects. Some years ago, I was given an old spinnaker. Not exactly pine woods colours, but I won't lose it on the ground. Just have to fit it in with my new boat project. Another great video.
@@MarkYoungBushcraft I finally got to try out my hammock chair yesterday. The old spinnaker material worked very well. The only change in the design was to make both end pockets 4", just in case I wanted to use it with a top bar, like Vanessa's hanging chair. I was surprised at how comfortable the straddle position is. I also built a 'permanent' frame at my usual location. Thanks again.
Great video! I love hammock camping and sometimes make my own gear (I have an old cast iron Singer machine from 1946) but I'm surprised to hear that you don't like bright colors for being out in the woods. Would never have guessed! (I am a fellow earth tones person myself- all browns and greens if I can manage). Nice hat.
Right on. Does not have to be heavy material to be effective. I may have a few suggestions for ideas you could incorporate. Will give you a shout to discuss. Thank you for commenting Randal
Great idea Mark now I know what to do with one of my cheap hammocks. You keep giving me new ideas to use the stuff my wife wants me to throw away but I never do 🤔. Cheers my friend. And an early happy "Canada Day 🇨🇦!
Good video Mark.. I also made one of these for hunting n camping from a old camo military poncho I had.. works great n comfy.. Also ordered a stove from Mac its enroute cant wait to put it use..
Hey Mark, great to see a video on hammock like stuff. I was surprised to see parachord used. Are there different strength ratings of it? I didn't think it was that strong. Or perhaps it cuts easily? I feel like there was a solid reason I didn't use them but it's escaping me now. I love the idea of the tripod set up and I think I will have to make one. I've been making my own hammocks for many years now. I am interested in ordering some quality rip stop as it's usually quite expensive at fabric stores in the city. Not sure if it's worth it to buy a giant roll of it for myself, but maybe splitting it with others. (I'm local, we met at a conference about a decade ago, and am a friend/old co-worker of Steph). If you end up being in a similar situation to me (wanting to order a roll but only can reasonably use a part of it and want to go in on one, I'd be game). I've been making do with cheap clearance nylon from the fabric store. But a little pick/pull/pin hole can become a big rip in a split second which is usually quite jarring. I think I'm also going to play around with cotton and other material to make a double wide version. I usually use 3m and that has usually been long enough for most adults. Have you ever used a whoopie sling in your suspension system? They make set up and height adjustments a breeze! You can get the hollow braided rope locally at The Binnical. They are not the easiest to make, but fun to fiddle on those days we can (or have to) stay put. Hope you are staying well. Cassey
All these paracords come with different weight limits. I would just double-check before using any particular one. You can even use 3mm cord if you get the right kind (Ex. Mammut 3mm Static Cord - 180kg tensile strength)
Very well done demonstration. Have you tried a prusik knot for your adjustments? Thank you again for the shout-out. Really appreciate the support Mark. You're awesome.
Thanks Jeep. I learned from the master😉. I started out with a prusik, moved to the tautline hitch and now the bowline with a slippery half hitch. It may have been the paracord I was using but the other two know slipped or jammed. Thanks for commenting
Have you ever tried lashing it to the sides of a large tree, so that the uprights would be spread out a bit? It looks very claustrophobic being caged by them. I know it wouldn't be as mobile, but may give more room. And have you ever tried hanging it from a solid branch? It would make it more like a chair....though not so so easy to find a good spot of course.
I had the uprights too close together in this video. A longer cross piece helps with spreading the triangle out. It is much more comfortable than I showed it. Thank you for commenting Jim
Mark Young It still looked comfortable. Especially compared to sitting on the ground. Just I would feel too closed in with those poles in front of me. It'd drive me nuts, but that's just me.
At 21:17 you mentioned folding a hammock over to use this as for a chair hammock. This is exactly what I have been doing with a hammock I purchased as part of a package deal for tree straps. When I set it up between trees I followed the way Jeep did it with the trees being fairly close. With the big high and the foot end low I climb and my feet will touch the tree and help me get into a comfortable position that has led to brief interludes of sleep when the weather is nice. Thanks for the details about the dimensions and background on this.
Right on. Glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for commenting
You stole my thunder at the very end there. I was thinking exactly the same thing about my "useless" cheap China hammock bought years ago. I never trusted it enough to put my 6'2" frame & 248#s in that device for sleeping overnight, but I can see it working quite well as a much-needed wilderness chair. Thanks for the video!
Glad you found it helpful. Thank you for commenting
Hey Mark, fellow Canadian here. I love your channel and I'll have to thank Lonnie for introducing me to your work. With admiration from Windsor,
Greg
Hello from the east coast. Welcome to my channel. I hope you enjoy my videos.
Great suggestions for getting quality material at 2nd hand stores. I've been using old nylon / polyester shower curtains (the decorative front panel, not the plastic piece) and they are bomb-proof for this kind of thing!
That's a great idea! Thanks for commenting
I have been toying with the idea of making a seat that I could hang from a tripod but I never thought of making it a multi purpose seat. What a great idea! I shall certainly be changing my plans! Cheers Mark.
I am working to come up with ways to use the chair in different modes. Make it more multi-functional. Thank you for commenting
Nice job. I have one of Jeeps chairs but I found it to be a bit small. I had an old full size hammock that had a few pin holes in it so I cut it in half and sewed a channel in the cut end. Now I have a larger sitting area which is much more comfortable. Another thing I have found that works well is to place a small sit pad in the chair. It keeps the fabric from bunching up. Also if you fold the front fabric back a few inches ( 4-6) you won't get that pinch in the bottom of your legs. This also works in a full size hammock. Nice video and great job on the chair. Enjoy & be safe out there.
I agree on Jeeps chair being a bit small. I will try your comfort trick next time out. Thanks for commenting
Your explanations are very well done. You’re very articulate and concise. Kudos on the shout out to jeep for the inspiration. The chair is awesome by the way! 👍🏻
I appreciate that. Thank you for commenting Jeremy
Gotta be honest. The first time I saw one of these chairs I was a bit skeptical. Then I realized it was pretty comfortable. I don't have one currently because I carry the flexlite chair into the woods with me. Personally I think being able to sit down is one of the best things when out in the woods.
Thanks for the video
More work to set up than the little chair but lighter to carry. I am looking for ways to keep my chair legs from sinking into the ground. Am considering tennis balls or a square of material with pockets in the corners to put the legs in. Any ideas?
I have the same problem with the soft ground. I was thinking about just cutting some thin pieces of wood to spread out the weight.
Excellent demonstration. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for commenting
Thanks Mark for the chair share. I also have one of these bush chairs that I have made many years ago but I have never used it in the hammock configuration. I should give that a try now after seeing your demo.
Thanks Lonnie. I have a few more ideas on how to use the chair that I need to try out as well
@@MarkYoungBushcraft If you video those "try outs," I'll be looking forward to seeing them.
Me too.
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Excellent video, learned a lot there especially with your suggestion at the end to fold a hammock. I've been getting major back pains from sitting on the floor when in the wood, probably in a terrible posture so that light just be the thing i need to bring some relief! Subscribed and liked.
I understand your pain. As I age, the less I like kneeling or sitting on the ground. Thanks for commenting
Lonnie sent me. Just subscribed to your channel :)
Welcome and thank you for subbing
Ah, Mark. You're a never-ending source of projects. Some years ago, I was given an old spinnaker. Not exactly pine woods colours, but I won't lose it on the ground. Just have to fit it in with my new boat project. Another great video.
I know what you mean. Some colours just seem to clash with the outdoors😅. Thank you for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft I finally got to try out my hammock chair yesterday. The old spinnaker material worked very well. The only change in the design was to make both end pockets 4", just in case I wanted to use it with a top bar, like Vanessa's hanging chair. I was surprised at how comfortable the straddle position is. I also built a 'permanent' frame at my usual location. Thanks again.
Awesome Chair There, Mark. Love the 2 modes ! Love Jeep's Channel as well. ATB T God Bless
Right on. Thank you for commenting Terry
Great video! I love hammock camping and sometimes make my own gear (I have an old cast iron Singer machine from 1946) but I'm surprised to hear that you don't like bright colors for being out in the woods. Would never have guessed! (I am a fellow earth tones person myself- all browns and greens if I can manage). Nice hat.
Guess I just like to stand out while in the woods, except hunting season😅. Thanks for commenting
Another great, informative post Mark. Love your channel & the way you present! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you kindly!
Such a simple and effective chair, very cool. I think I’ll make that a project. Thanks Mark
Right on. Does not have to be heavy material to be effective. I may have a few suggestions for ideas you could incorporate. Will give you a shout to discuss. Thank you for commenting Randal
Great idea and build! I am going to make myself one.....(just as soon as I learn how to sew!).
I taught myself how to sew because my wife was getting annoyed with all the projects I was bringing her😅. Thanks for commenting
Great idea Mark now I know what to do with one of my cheap hammocks. You keep giving me new ideas to use the stuff my wife wants me to throw away but I never do 🤔. Cheers my friend. And an early happy "Canada Day 🇨🇦!
Glad to be of service😉
Good video Mark.. I also made one of these for hunting n camping from a old camo military poncho I had.. works great n comfy.. Also ordered a stove from Mac its enroute cant wait to put it use..
Let me know what you think of Mac's stove. Thank you for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft sure will
Great chair, like your diy videos
I am glad you find these type of videos interesting. Thank you for commenting
Great information Mark.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting
That would make a great gear hammock too!
Yes it would if a bit heavy compared with a lot of other materials out there. Thanks for commenting
Hey Mark, great to see a video on hammock like stuff.
I was surprised to see parachord used. Are there different strength ratings of it? I didn't think it was that strong. Or perhaps it cuts easily? I feel like there was a solid reason I didn't use them but it's escaping me now. I love the idea of the tripod set up and I think I will have to make one.
I've been making my own hammocks for many years now. I am interested in ordering some quality rip stop as it's usually quite expensive at fabric stores in the city. Not sure if it's worth it to buy a giant roll of it for myself, but maybe splitting it with others. (I'm local, we met at a conference about a decade ago, and am a friend/old co-worker of Steph). If you end up being in a similar situation to me (wanting to order a roll but only can reasonably use a part of it and want to go in on one, I'd be game).
I've been making do with cheap clearance nylon from the fabric store. But a little pick/pull/pin hole can become a big rip in a split second which is usually quite jarring. I think I'm also going to play around with cotton and other material to make a double wide version.
I usually use 3m and that has usually been long enough for most adults.
Have you ever used a whoopie sling in your suspension system? They make set up and height adjustments a breeze! You can get the hollow braided rope locally at The Binnical. They are not the easiest to make, but fun to fiddle on those days we can (or have to) stay put.
Hope you are staying well.
Cassey
Even cheap paracord should work for this project. The cord at each end shares the load and it is doubled as well. Thank you for commenting
All these paracords come with different weight limits. I would just double-check before using any particular one. You can even use 3mm cord if you get the right kind (Ex. Mammut 3mm Static Cord - 180kg tensile strength)
Very well done demonstration. Have you tried a prusik knot for your adjustments? Thank you again for the shout-out. Really appreciate the support Mark. You're awesome.
Thanks Jeep. I learned from the master😉. I started out with a prusik, moved to the tautline hitch and now the bowline with a slippery half hitch. It may have been the paracord I was using but the other two know slipped or jammed. Thanks for commenting
Have you ever tried lashing it to the sides of a large tree, so that the uprights would be spread out a bit? It looks very claustrophobic being caged by them. I know it wouldn't be as mobile, but may give more room.
And have you ever tried hanging it from a solid branch? It would make it more like a chair....though not so so easy to find a good spot of course.
I had the uprights too close together in this video. A longer cross piece helps with spreading the triangle out. It is much more comfortable than I showed it. Thank you for commenting Jim
Mark Young It still looked comfortable. Especially compared to sitting on the ground. Just I would feel too closed in with those poles in front of me. It'd drive me nuts, but that's just me.
Excellent device for areas where the ground is usually damp and belongs to the fire ants. Not to mention it’s advantages for well used Knees.👍
It seems our ground is always wet or rocky (old knees as well) Thank you for commenting
hey that reminds me, which video is it where you talk about your helinox / ultralight type of folding chair? can't seem to find it
I have a video from a summer ago where I first show the chair but have not done a followup video yet. Will do so soon. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft lol thanks for the tip! Found it: ruclips.net/video/u0zYZNwql4s/видео.html
Clever. 👏👍
Glad you liked it. Thank you for commenting
Did you find a new material for a hammock chair?
Yes, I have found a number of good pieces of fabric at our local thrift store. Thanks for commenting
I love the way Canadians pronounce “ou” similar to here in Scotland
Thank you for commenting 😊
You should do an entire gear review - just a 10-20 seconds about each thing and what you use it for etc
Should make it wider
Could do that
@@MarkYoungBushcraft or better use poncho and turn it to a hammock chair, gear sling it should be more versatile:)