I carry an insulite pouch from Big Sky International that I use when rehydrating meals. I put my water filter and electronics in the pouch and place it the peak bag. Works great. Great video by the way.
Thank you for the compliment. You know, I had considered using my dehydrating pouch for those freeze items, but I ultimately decided that I didn't want something with food smells in my hammock. But since you mentioned that it works really well, I bet I could make a pouch out of reflectix that would weigh hardly anything. Thank you so much for this advice, I can't wait to give this a try.
Glad you are enjoying your hammock. I've been looking for videos from people thru hike in a hammock. This coming March first I'm heading down to Georgia to hike the AT. I'm using a hammock myself. Should be an interesting hike with all the downed trees :) Thanks for the video and your time. Have fun and stay safe.
“Frozen” from Outdoor Adventures thru hiked the AT with a hammock. And last year there was a father and son who hiked the AT and the son had a hammock set up. Look up their RUclips channel - Malcom MacGregor
Oh wow!! That's going to be an amazing hike! I hope you have a great time. Something I forgot to mention in the video was that while my hiking buddy had quite a few nights where there was an uncomfortable tree root under her tent or on a slight slope or some other unsavory issue, I had the same comfortable sleep every night (even that saggy shelter hang). For a hike the length of the AT, I wonder if carrying one of those 5.6 oz klymit x-lite sleeping pads would be worthwhile just in case you need to go to ground? It's something I had considered before going on this thru. Thanks for checking out the video and I hope you have the most excellent hike on the AT!
I'm not embarrassed at all. Just kidding, my autospell is ornery, too. 😂 Thank you for your advice before hitting the Ouachita Trail, some of it came in very handy.
My setup is a Warbonnet Ridgerunner bridge hammock, continuous loops and Myerstech straps using a becket hitch. I have tried whoopie slings and other straps, but felt like the trees were too far apart, and in a bridge hammock, it felt like the whoopie slings made it extra tippy feeling. 6:00 hammock setup time is definitely longer than tents. 8:00 I spend my first night of backpacking with a hammock at Brown Creek Shelter and had a similar issue. I was using whoopie slings at that time. I ended up hanging without the sling and just used the tree hugger straps on one end. I hung the foot end from one of the porch rafters. I should have just hung on trees near that shelter, but I had done 20+ miles that day and cracked a rib with a fall about 30 minutes before getting to the shelter so my brain wasn't firing on all cylinders.
15:00 I like your idea of tying off the stuff sack to the end of the footbox. Seeing the way you do it, I was just wondering if it would be easier to use the clip on the end rather than the cinch cord. Pull the cinch cords for the stuff sack through that hole in the bottom of your footbox, then put the clip strap at the bottom through the cinch cord of the stuff sack. I think having those longer cinch cords floating around by my feet would drive me crazy. If the cords were all on the outside of the quilt, they wouldn't be bothering my feet. Plus, if you snug that stuff sack up to the hole, it can help block that gap. 17:30 one of the big reasons I opted for the Ridgerunner hammock is because of all the storage/pockets it comes with. There's a troff pocket by the head end and like 4 side pockets.
Hi there! Good to hear from you! Hope you had a good Christmas and new year. I didn't realize you were also a hammocker. I lead beginner trips from time to time and I first started learning about hammock rigging and suspension when I had a beginner who was going to bring a hammock so I figured I'd better start learning for in case she had any problems. So that was the little mustard seed that opened the door to hammocking for my own journey. Anyway, she brought a WB Ridgerunner with whoopies and it was REALLY tippy. I had brought some extra line and we ended up using it to tie each end of the spreader bar to some stakes to give it more stability. It's funny that you mentioned the hammocks being slower setup than tents, but I was really surprised that by the end of the thru, we would get to camp and I'd be set up and changed into my sleep clothes before my hiking buddy was even done inflating her mattress. It was pretty cool! Most of the time at shelters, I usually camp outside the shelter whether in a tent or hammock. The only reason I couldn't was because of that nasty storm coming through. I was glad to be in the shelter no matter how lame the hang was because it did end up hailing that night.
I've got a couple suggestions from other comments on here for the freeze protection bag that I'm going to try. Don't know why I didn't think to use the clips, but that's a fantastic idea!! I can't wait to try it on the next trip. I remember that girl from the beginner trip, I was pretty jealous of all her storage pockets....even when I was in a tent. I've got my eye on the new Dutchware Quilted Chameleon..... and the Chameleon is modular so it has this giant sidecar pocket that can zip onto it as well as other cool things like a solid top cover for winter. Have you seen it?
Take all your water filter and shit and stuff it in your clothes bag and then cuddle your clothes bag like a pillow at night. It will be too big to get under you. I've had that happen to be at deer camp this year. I couldn't find my lightweight gloves one night, turned out I was laying on them all night. Normally if it isn't below freezing, I just put my phone in the zipper chest pocket of my base layer and leave the other stuff in my pack. I use dynema straps from Warbonnet Outdoors with a Beckett Hitch. It's so simple and I don't have to fuss with anything. I did get some titanium hooks, similar to the Dutch clips your using now. I've used them for years. No issues. I like that they're really light weight but are still 15ft long so if my trees are far apart I can still reach.
Oh, well that's a good idea for the electronics. I usually put my hiking clothes in a stuffsack pillow. Next time I'll check to see if my electronics will also fit in there and be comfortable. Thank you for the idea! I have made sure to learn and remember the beckett hitch. It might come in very handy (or even necessary) someday. Thank you for the ideas and taking the time to comment.
Another great video! Made me miss my hammock. You said you paced the trees, did the trekking pole trick not work for you? Did you miss being able to set up easily in a shelter?
Well, if you quit crunching your bones, then you can sleep in yours. I've never really set up in shelters unless there was nowhere to put up my tent.....like that miserable night up at Holson Shelter when we all ended up in the shelter. 😂 OK....now wait....what's the trekking pole trick?? Do tell!
Stand with your arm extended with your trekking poles and that should be enough room for your hammock. Go do it right now and get hubby to measure and see :) I see the Dr tomorrow. Hoping to hear some good news! I’ll let you know.
@L_yeah, I've seen people do that and was wondering what the heck they were doing. But how do you know how high to put your tree straps? With pacing, I know 8-9 paces, straps go head high. 10-11 paces, straps go 1 foot higher and so on.....
Another great video! I'm always happy when I see you post a new video. I'm heading out for a couple nights tomorrow, just gonna go hit the north sylamore creek trail I think....unless anyone had a good suggestion before then lol
I have actually NEVER been to triple turkey, this time I started at the allison trailhead.. I'm normally just doing a couple of sections at a time.. and everyone says the allison side is better (for water and the views) Ps: I just changed my profile picture to one from my trip this week (my air mattress popped a whole the first night and I couldn't find the leak to patch it, so I had to come back a day early)
Hi! You are correct, a sleeping pad is another way to insulate under you. So far I've only needed to use the small pad under my cold ass, but I also got a thinlite pad from Gossamer Gear to take on colder trips. I stay so warm in the hammock that I may never need it. Thank you for watching the video and commenting!
I'm already in love with hammock backpacking too! I was never really planning to make a bunch of hammock videos, but the few I have made seem to have gone over pretty well. Now you've got me thinking about how else I can document my journey into hammock camping. Thank you for the nudge and vote of confidence!
Guuuurl, Dutchware just came out with a QUILTED Chameleon!! Yup, no need for an underquilt, the insulation is sewed directly to the bottom of the hammock. 😃 Just sayin'.
I think the DCF straps will have their place at some point, maybe even as backups. I know a few people who use the daisy chain straps and they do look really simple. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!
Thank you for the video. I’m very new to hammocking. I went with the Dutchware chameleon. I’m starting to have back problems and hoping the hammock will let me continue to backpack!
Hi!! I'm shocked at how much better I feel in the mornings now that I'm off the ground. Originally I was wanting a Chameleon but it doesn't come in a 10' length. But now he's got the new Quilted Chameleon and my interest is definitely piqued. Now I understand how people end up with 5 different hammocks. Have you had a chance to use yours much yet?
@ I know I really wanted a 10 foot also. I’m only 5’3. I thought about the quilted one but wanted the option to use different quilts depending on the season. I’ve only set it up. I haven’t slept in it yet. Still figuring out all the lines and how things connect. I need a hammock for dummies video lol. Planning on overnighting in it in my friends backyard soon. Thanks for replying and making videos I haven’t found many recent how to hammock videos.
I sleep in the fetal position on my back in my hammock too. Very comfortable. My only issue sleeping this way is my knees get cold. So I wrap my knees with my puffy jacket on colder nights. There is no way I am going back to sleeping on the ground.
Yes!! Fetal position on my back, kinda leaned against the side fabric is surprisingly comfortable. Soooooo comfortable. When it's going to be a cold morning, I like to shove my jacket down in my quilt so it's nice and warm when I put it on. But using it as an extra layer is a great idea if I ever need a little extra warmth on my legs or feet. In a couple days I'm going to do a cold weather test in my backyard and this tip might come in really handy. I'm right there with you when it comes to ever sleeping on the ground again. I'll have to think long and hard about any trips with no trees. Thanks for watching and for the good tip!
Research the structural ridgeline....it makes it way easier to string up your hammock because the anchor points and angles become less relevant, attach the ends and pull until the ridgeline is tight.
My Darien hammock came with a structural ridgeline, but I'm wondering if you're talking about a UCR adjustable ridgeline? I have one of those on my warbonnet (yes, I've already fallen prey to the multiple hammock problem) and it's handy for sure. I got pretty good at judging tree spacing and knowing right off the bat how to set everything but it did cross my mind to put a UCR ridgeline on the Darien too. If this is the ridgeline you were talking about, then great suggestion!
@ As you already know the perfect distance between anchors is key, and different for everyone and each hammock so I’m referring to figuring that distance and installing a fixed line of static rope so regardless of how you attach to the trees you always get the perfect hang of the hammock itself. I rarely ever sleep on the ground, love my hammock(s)! 😂
I carry an insulite pouch from Big Sky International that I use when rehydrating meals. I put my water filter and electronics in the pouch and place it the peak bag. Works great. Great video by the way.
Thank you for the compliment. You know, I had considered using my dehydrating pouch for those freeze items, but I ultimately decided that I didn't want something with food smells in my hammock. But since you mentioned that it works really well, I bet I could make a pouch out of reflectix that would weigh hardly anything. Thank you so much for this advice, I can't wait to give this a try.
Glad you are enjoying your hammock. I've been looking for videos from people thru hike in a hammock. This coming March first I'm heading down to Georgia to hike the AT. I'm using a hammock myself. Should be an interesting hike with all the downed trees :) Thanks for the video and your time. Have fun and stay safe.
“Frozen” from Outdoor Adventures thru hiked the AT with a hammock.
And last year there was a father and son who hiked the AT and the son had a hammock set up. Look up their RUclips channel - Malcom MacGregor
@ I’ve been watching frozen for a few years now. I also like Travis from Bacon and Backpacking. I’ll check out that RUclips page
Oh wow!! That's going to be an amazing hike! I hope you have a great time. Something I forgot to mention in the video was that while my hiking buddy had quite a few nights where there was an uncomfortable tree root under her tent or on a slight slope or some other unsavory issue, I had the same comfortable sleep every night (even that saggy shelter hang).
For a hike the length of the AT, I wonder if carrying one of those 5.6 oz klymit x-lite sleeping pads would be worthwhile just in case you need to go to ground? It's something I had considered before going on this thru. Thanks for checking out the video and I hope you have the most excellent hike on the AT!
Mighty fine tour of your rig KHM.
Thank you! I'm always excited to strut my stuff.....my hammock stuff that is. Thank you for checking out the video and leaving a comment.
Glad you embraced the hammock. It definitely was the best change I ever made! ❤
I'm not embarrassed at all. Just kidding, my autospell is ornery, too. 😂 Thank you for your advice before hitting the Ouachita Trail, some of it came in very handy.
@jetgirlhikes9155 oh my! 😂
😂😂😂
My setup is a Warbonnet Ridgerunner bridge hammock, continuous loops and Myerstech straps using a becket hitch. I have tried whoopie slings and other straps, but felt like the trees were too far apart, and in a bridge hammock, it felt like the whoopie slings made it extra tippy feeling.
6:00 hammock setup time is definitely longer than tents.
8:00 I spend my first night of backpacking with a hammock at Brown Creek Shelter and had a similar issue. I was using whoopie slings at that time. I ended up hanging without the sling and just used the tree hugger straps on one end. I hung the foot end from one of the porch rafters. I should have just hung on trees near that shelter, but I had done 20+ miles that day and cracked a rib with a fall about 30 minutes before getting to the shelter so my brain wasn't firing on all cylinders.
15:00 I like your idea of tying off the stuff sack to the end of the footbox. Seeing the way you do it, I was just wondering if it would be easier to use the clip on the end rather than the cinch cord. Pull the cinch cords for the stuff sack through that hole in the bottom of your footbox, then put the clip strap at the bottom through the cinch cord of the stuff sack. I think having those longer cinch cords floating around by my feet would drive me crazy. If the cords were all on the outside of the quilt, they wouldn't be bothering my feet. Plus, if you snug that stuff sack up to the hole, it can help block that gap.
17:30 one of the big reasons I opted for the Ridgerunner hammock is because of all the storage/pockets it comes with. There's a troff pocket by the head end and like 4 side pockets.
Hi there! Good to hear from you! Hope you had a good Christmas and new year. I didn't realize you were also a hammocker. I lead beginner trips from time to time and I first started learning about hammock rigging and suspension when I had a beginner who was going to bring a hammock so I figured I'd better start learning for in case she had any problems. So that was the little mustard seed that opened the door to hammocking for my own journey. Anyway, she brought a WB Ridgerunner with whoopies and it was REALLY tippy. I had brought some extra line and we ended up using it to tie each end of the spreader bar to some stakes to give it more stability.
It's funny that you mentioned the hammocks being slower setup than tents, but I was really surprised that by the end of the thru, we would get to camp and I'd be set up and changed into my sleep clothes before my hiking buddy was even done inflating her mattress. It was pretty cool!
Most of the time at shelters, I usually camp outside the shelter whether in a tent or hammock. The only reason I couldn't was because of that nasty storm coming through. I was glad to be in the shelter no matter how lame the hang was because it did end up hailing that night.
I've got a couple suggestions from other comments on here for the freeze protection bag that I'm going to try. Don't know why I didn't think to use the clips, but that's a fantastic idea!! I can't wait to try it on the next trip.
I remember that girl from the beginner trip, I was pretty jealous of all her storage pockets....even when I was in a tent. I've got my eye on the new Dutchware Quilted Chameleon..... and the Chameleon is modular so it has this giant sidecar pocket that can zip onto it as well as other cool things like a solid top cover for winter. Have you seen it?
@@jetgirlhikes9155 I've seen videos on the Chameleon, but it's been a while since I looked at them.
Take all your water filter and shit and stuff it in your clothes bag and then cuddle your clothes bag like a pillow at night. It will be too big to get under you. I've had that happen to be at deer camp this year. I couldn't find my lightweight gloves one night, turned out I was laying on them all night.
Normally if it isn't below freezing, I just put my phone in the zipper chest pocket of my base layer and leave the other stuff in my pack.
I use dynema straps from Warbonnet Outdoors with a Beckett Hitch. It's so simple and I don't have to fuss with anything. I did get some titanium hooks, similar to the Dutch clips your using now. I've used them for years. No issues. I like that they're really light weight but are still 15ft long so if my trees are far apart I can still reach.
Oh, well that's a good idea for the electronics. I usually put my hiking clothes in a stuffsack pillow. Next time I'll check to see if my electronics will also fit in there and be comfortable. Thank you for the idea!
I have made sure to learn and remember the beckett hitch. It might come in very handy (or even necessary) someday.
Thank you for the ideas and taking the time to comment.
Another great video! Made me miss my hammock. You said you paced the trees, did the trekking pole trick not work for you? Did you miss being able to set up easily in a shelter?
Well, if you quit crunching your bones, then you can sleep in yours.
I've never really set up in shelters unless there was nowhere to put up my tent.....like that miserable night up at Holson Shelter when we all ended up in the shelter. 😂
OK....now wait....what's the trekking pole trick?? Do tell!
Stand with your arm extended with your trekking poles and that should be enough room for your hammock. Go do it right now and get hubby to measure and see :) I see the Dr tomorrow. Hoping to hear some good news! I’ll let you know.
@L_yeah, I've seen people do that and was wondering what the heck they were doing. But how do you know how high to put your tree straps? With pacing, I know 8-9 paces, straps go head high. 10-11 paces, straps go 1 foot higher and so on.....
Hi JG! Very informative video! Thanks for sharing! Happy new year! Stay safe and god bless
Happy New Year Dan!! I'm glad you liked the video and thank you for watching and commenting.
Another great video! I'm always happy when I see you post a new video.
I'm heading out for a couple nights tomorrow, just gonna go hit the north sylamore creek trail I think....unless anyone had a good suggestion before then lol
Aww, thank you! The Sylamore Creek Trail is such a beautiful one. Do you usually start from Cripple Turkey?
I have actually NEVER been to triple turkey, this time I started at the allison trailhead.. I'm normally just doing a couple of sections at a time.. and everyone says the allison side is better (for water and the views)
Ps: I just changed my profile picture to one from my trip this week (my air mattress popped a whole the first night and I couldn't find the leak to patch it, so I had to come back a day early)
I don’t have a hammock, but I’ve seen a bunch of videos where people use a sleeping pad as well as the underquilt.
Hi! You are correct, a sleeping pad is another way to insulate under you. So far I've only needed to use the small pad under my cold ass, but I also got a thinlite pad from Gossamer Gear to take on colder trips. I stay so warm in the hammock that I may never need it.
Thank you for watching the video and commenting!
I use just my under quilt down to mid 40 degrees. I add my sit pad inside my hammock when it gets colder.
First! More Hammock content please! I love hammock backpacking.
I'm already in love with hammock backpacking too! I was never really planning to make a bunch of hammock videos, but the few I have made seem to have gone over pretty well. Now you've got me thinking about how else I can document my journey into hammock camping. Thank you for the nudge and vote of confidence!
Now I want a new hammock. 🤦♀️ Great vid
Guuuurl, Dutchware just came out with a QUILTED Chameleon!! Yup, no need for an underquilt, the insulation is sewed directly to the bottom of the hammock. 😃
Just sayin'.
I have those DCF straps. They are ok I guess, but flimsy like you said, I went with something else. I use daisy chains. Great Video!
I think the DCF straps will have their place at some point, maybe even as backups. I know a few people who use the daisy chain straps and they do look really simple.
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!
Thank you for the video. I’m very new to hammocking. I went with the Dutchware chameleon. I’m starting to have back problems and hoping the hammock will let me continue to backpack!
Hi!! I'm shocked at how much better I feel in the mornings now that I'm off the ground. Originally I was wanting a Chameleon but it doesn't come in a 10' length. But now he's got the new Quilted Chameleon and my interest is definitely piqued. Now I understand how people end up with 5 different hammocks. Have you had a chance to use yours much yet?
@ I know I really wanted a 10 foot also. I’m only 5’3. I thought about the quilted one but wanted the option to use different quilts depending on the season. I’ve only set it up. I haven’t slept in it yet. Still figuring out all the lines and how things connect. I need a hammock for dummies video lol. Planning on overnighting in it in my friends backyard soon. Thanks for replying and making videos I haven’t found many recent how to hammock videos.
I sleep in the fetal position on my back in my hammock too. Very comfortable. My only issue sleeping this way is my knees get cold. So I wrap my knees with my puffy jacket on colder nights. There is no way I am going back to sleeping on the ground.
Yes!! Fetal position on my back, kinda leaned against the side fabric is surprisingly comfortable. Soooooo comfortable. When it's going to be a cold morning, I like to shove my jacket down in my quilt so it's nice and warm when I put it on. But using it as an extra layer is a great idea if I ever need a little extra warmth on my legs or feet. In a couple days I'm going to do a cold weather test in my backyard and this tip might come in really handy. I'm right there with you when it comes to ever sleeping on the ground again. I'll have to think long and hard about any trips with no trees. Thanks for watching and for the good tip!
Research the structural ridgeline....it makes it way easier to string up your hammock because the anchor points and angles become less relevant, attach the ends and pull until the ridgeline is tight.
My Darien hammock came with a structural ridgeline, but I'm wondering if you're talking about a UCR adjustable ridgeline? I have one of those on my warbonnet (yes, I've already fallen prey to the multiple hammock problem) and it's handy for sure. I got pretty good at judging tree spacing and knowing right off the bat how to set everything but it did cross my mind to put a UCR ridgeline on the Darien too. If this is the ridgeline you were talking about, then great suggestion!
@ As you already know the perfect distance between anchors is key, and different for everyone and each hammock so I’m referring to figuring that distance and installing a fixed line of static rope so regardless of how you attach to the trees you always get the perfect hang of the hammock itself. I rarely ever sleep on the ground, love my hammock(s)! 😂
Interesting! I definitely want to read up on that. Do you have a favorite link about it that you could share?
@@jetgirlhikes9155 I don’t, sorry. Shugemery is of course the hammock guru, I’d check his channel.
Thank you!
Love your content. Keep it going 🎯
Awww, thank you so much! Thank you for watching and I'm excited about making more hammock videos as I learn.