Great video. Thanks for making it. I have been planning to get one Tree to carry. I think I will be better off with using my poles that are 5oz instead of switching to ones that weigh 12oz. But this video helped me a lot. My partner uses a ridgerunner and the Tensa site says that you need a ridgeline for it to work. But you clearly had no issues. Might take some effort to get the technique down. This is great news as I has been assuming I was going to need to figure out some sort of ridgeline, but without it being right in your face. Or she was going to need to switch to a GE. And it appears to be hard to get someone who likes a RR to switch to a GE.
Thanks for watching and commenting. The weight is a bit of a bummer but, it is well worth it when used. I’ve tried several trekking poles and they are too flimsy. Treeze also work great as a monopod/selfie stick and tall pole for porch mode tarp. I’ve used it as a fishing pole, clothes line, to dig a cat hole, etc. lots of uses. BTW, you can easily set a ridgeline up with it for a tarp or organizer. With all the uses, it is work the extra weight for me. Again, thanks for watching/commenting.
I recent got a Tensa 4 and love it! What an amazing design! Great review, keep them coming. I am " Chesapeake " on HF. In the past year I haven't been all that active on the forum or made many vids for my channel but still hang regularly and have a TON of gear vids to do so hopefully soon that will change if I can find the time. Good luck with the channel !.~ Chesapeake
Good job on the video. I guess it's for proprietary reasons but it would be less complicated to explain without the fancy component names. Parts A,B,C... would work for me. 👍
Hi TZ. Thanks for the informative video! It's been a year since you posted it - do you still use your Trekking Treez? Do you still like them? Do they hold up over time?
Good morning, thanks for watching and thank you for commenting. Yes, I use at least one of them on every hike as a hiking staff (see ruclips.net/video/zUSpvAoYcF4/видео.html) and in case I do not have two trees to set up my hammock. I have not HAD to use two Treeze at the same time but, that is because I generally hike in areas with trees. I do still very much love them for their purpose and yes, they hold up. My two biggest complaints are weight (one Treez weighs more than two hiking poles), and that it cannot easily be shortened (in case I have a stretch where I do not want to use a hiking staff). These are minor complaints so they do not affect my continued use of them...just a personal challenge that I'd eventually like to find a way to overcome.
@@TZsHikingMyOwnHike cheers! Thanks for the reply! I'm getting very close to ordering one or a pair. Shug got me interested, the owners being wonderful contributors on hammock forums helped, and now seeing that they hold up, I'm totally convinced. Thanks again!
That's a great look at the Trekking Treez. The pole (shaft?) is quite a bit more robust than I had pictured it would be, which is a good thing. Sorry about the snow stake. 😐
Thanks for the sympathy...it was my favorite one. ;)- I suspect that if the system was a single pole it could be thinner, however because there are so many connecting sections, the system has to be thicker to allow for connections and force transfer.
Thank you for watching. I've got another one I am working on showing them being used in various conditions...snow, sand, no trees, etc. It may be a bit before I produce it as I want to show as many situations as possible, but they are a solid investment that has not disappointed.
I think of all the phenomenal spots I couldn't hang because of the lack of trees or the distance apart. and this definitely changes things! It looks really finicky, but I guess many things are until you get the hang of it. Great set-up demo (you make it look less finicky than the Tensa video). Eight months after the fact, how do you like them ?
Thanks for watching...I really appreciate it. The system really is not finicky, it is a lot like adjusting your hammock on your tree straps (a bit higher hear, a tad lower there, sit/lay in it, readjust a smidge, etc.). Once you get the hang of it you can set it up super fast in the dark after a 20 mile hike in the rain. Honestly, this is one of my favorite pieces of gear. I am working on a new video with these Trekking Treez showing how they set up in the snow, the sand, in rocky terrain, with no trees, etc. It will probably drop in a couple of months as I am currently working on a video series of my entire backpacking gear system. Thanks again for watching.
I really like the idea of this product. The way the hammock was hung, it looked like the underquilt would be really close maybe even touching the ground. Can the hammock be raised higher so that doesn't happen without ruining the hang angle?
Thank you for watching and asking this question. First off, the angle of the hammock can be adjusted somewhat with the Treez, but you are better off to set the Treez a bit higher (think large rock, fallen log, slope, etc.). In regards to how close to the ground it is, I was using an underquilt protector which has a lot of loose fabric. The hammock underquilt itself is no closer to the ground than if you were hanging between live trees. Hope that helps answer your question. Thanks again for watching.
I use the 40cm boomstakes on mine. For tarp setups, which i havent done yet, do you just wrap the tarp ridgeline around the top part of the trekking tree with the snow basket attached so it wont slide down the carbon shaft? Nice touch with the Ridgerunner. Attaching it with just the spectra loop on the head end and the buckle/strapping detached, or just divert them off to the side?
Thanks for watching. I haven't tried the boomstakes yet because I tend to use the Treez in softer ground (snow, sand, etc.). I really like the concept of them however. A Larks Head loop works great for attaching the tarp line to the Treez then stake it out - sort of like a Porch mode setup. My dogbones are attached to a continuous loop which is attached to a carabineer which I then connect onto my tree straps. If I am using the Treez I just remove the carabineer and connect the continuous loop to the Hubz. Did I mention how much I love my Ridgerunner?!?! ;) Thanks again for watching and commenting.
Thank you for such a comprehensive set-up video! This is exactly what I was looking for specifically because you're using the Treez with a bridge hammock. There's some concern in the comments section of the TT website that bridge hammocks may not be the best choice for Treez? But it looks like you've been using them for the better part of a year, do you see any problems? (I have a Townsend bridge and the Treez are perfect for what I want to be doing...but I need my hammock to work with them :D) Thanks so much for the video work, I know it's not a small amount of effort!
Thank you so much for watching & commenting, I really appreciate it. As for the bridge hammock, there are two challenges that are easy to overcome: 1 - the dogbones need to be connected via a continuous loop which then can easily connect to the Hubz of the Treez; 2 - the length of the bridge hammock (with all of the suspension lines) vs. the height of the Treez can be an issue IF you are using two Treez on the same level of ground. If you connect your hammock suspension a bit higher to a live tree or are able to raise one of the Treez, you can raise the height of the suspension so that the hammock is not so low. It is not that much of an issue, just that your hammock tends to be lower to the ground than is comfortable to sit in. Laying in it is fine. I am in production of a video that shows this so please keep an eye out for it. Thanks again for watching & commenting.
@@TZsHikingMyOwnHike Thank you for such a detailed response! I'm on the lookout for your next 'all the places i've been hanging!' video & have subscribed :) I was very interested in your 'hiking staff over trekking poles' video, very intriguing! I have hand damage, so switching a staff back and forth might be a really good option for me (esp if the Treez hang with a bridge works best with a tree on one end to tie off higher!).
Thank you for watching and asking the question. Yes, it absolutely works with Tensa Treez. You will have to change our your suspension but, it works just great.
Thank you for watching. I should be dropping a new one on the various locations that I successfully have used the Treez (snow, sand, rocks, no trees, etc.). Hopefully, you will enjoy that one as well.
I just ordered a single TT. Tensa Outdoors says a ridgeline is required with the TT. Do you think there will be any issues with the WBRR not having one?
Yes, it is. I prefer my WB Spindrift Sock, but for this demonstration I used the underquilt protector so the hammock could be seen. I believe that WB has reduced the amount of fabric from the underquilt protector so it does not hang as low.
Based upon physics, I suspect that the purpose of the ridgeline is to provide a counter to the pull of the Trekking Treez/guylines and to stabilize the three line connection points at the Hubz (hammock + two guylines) in order to transfer force downward. Since a bridge-style hammock uses spreader bars to transfer the weight horizontally where the dogbones connect, a ridgeline should not be necessary. It should also allow you to adjust the guylines/Treez so that you have the correct tension and do not have a sag in your ridgeline. Long story short (too late), I have not had any issues by not using a ridgeline while using the Trekking Treez with my WBRR. I'll check with Tensa Outdoors to confirm this and let you know if there is something that I did not get right with this. One note: I did have to purchase Amsteel continuous loops (dutchwaregear.com/product/amsteel-continuous-loops/) for my dogbone ends so that I would only have a single hammock line connecting to the Hubz. The Hubz is not set up for two dogbone lines so using a continuous loop resolves that issue.
Thank you for watching. I agree that this particular piece of gear is expensive, but I have also found that it is a high-quality, multi-use item backed by solid customer service. It serves as a hiking staff, hammock stand, trekking pole tent pole, camera monopod, as well as a few other creative campsite tools. It allows me to set my hammock up in areas that I normally would not be able to offering different views and experiences. When I put all of those considerations into the equation, I regard it as one of my most valuable and worthwhile pieces of equipment. While I agree with you that the cost is a bit high, my only real challenge with the Tensa Trekking Treez is the weight; it could be lighter. While I am out on trail I don't really notice it too much, but as the saying goes...grams add up to ounces, ounces add up to pounds. Again, thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
Great video. Thanks for making it. I have been planning to get one Tree to carry. I think I will be better off with using my poles that are 5oz instead of switching to ones that weigh 12oz. But this video helped me a lot. My partner uses a ridgerunner and the Tensa site says that you need a ridgeline for it to work. But you clearly had no issues. Might take some effort to get the technique down. This is great news as I has been assuming I was going to need to figure out some sort of ridgeline, but without it being right in your face. Or she was going to need to switch to a GE. And it appears to be hard to get someone who likes a RR to switch to a GE.
Thanks for watching and commenting. The weight is a bit of a bummer but, it is well worth it when used. I’ve tried several trekking poles and they are too flimsy. Treeze also work great as a monopod/selfie stick and tall pole for porch mode tarp. I’ve used it as a fishing pole, clothes line, to dig a cat hole, etc. lots of uses. BTW, you can easily set a ridgeline up with it for a tarp or organizer. With all the uses, it is work the extra weight for me. Again, thanks for watching/commenting.
This is exactly what I need!
I’ve been using them for about a year and I love them. Expensive, but worth it.
I recent got a Tensa 4 and love it! What an amazing design! Great review, keep them coming. I am " Chesapeake " on HF. In the past year I haven't been all that active on the forum or made many vids for my channel but still hang regularly and have a TON of gear vids to do so hopefully soon that will change if I can find the time. Good luck with the channel !.~ Chesapeake
Thank you. I've subscribed to your channel as well and look forward to catching up on your videos.
Good job on the video. I guess it's for proprietary reasons but it would be less complicated to explain without the fancy component names. Parts A,B,C... would work for me. 👍
That’s a great idea. I’m sure the crew at Tensa would appreciate that. I’ll pass it along.
Thanks for watching.
Hi TZ. Thanks for the informative video! It's been a year since you posted it - do you still use your Trekking Treez? Do you still like them? Do they hold up over time?
Good morning, thanks for watching and thank you for commenting. Yes, I use at least one of them on every hike as a hiking staff (see ruclips.net/video/zUSpvAoYcF4/видео.html) and in case I do not have two trees to set up my hammock. I have not HAD to use two Treeze at the same time but, that is because I generally hike in areas with trees. I do still very much love them for their purpose and yes, they hold up. My two biggest complaints are weight (one Treez weighs more than two hiking poles), and that it cannot easily be shortened (in case I have a stretch where I do not want to use a hiking staff). These are minor complaints so they do not affect my continued use of them...just a personal challenge that I'd eventually like to find a way to overcome.
@@TZsHikingMyOwnHike cheers! Thanks for the reply! I'm getting very close to ordering one or a pair. Shug got me interested, the owners being wonderful contributors on hammock forums helped, and now seeing that they hold up, I'm totally convinced. Thanks again!
That's a great look at the Trekking Treez. The pole (shaft?) is quite a bit more robust than I had pictured it would be, which is a good thing. Sorry about the snow stake. 😐
Thanks for the sympathy...it was my favorite one. ;)-
I suspect that if the system was a single pole it could be thinner, however because there are so many connecting sections, the system has to be thicker to allow for connections and force transfer.
nice video! ill have to look into one of these :)
Thank you for watching. I've got another one I am working on showing them being used in various conditions...snow, sand, no trees, etc. It may be a bit before I produce it as I want to show as many situations as possible, but they are a solid investment that has not disappointed.
I think of all the phenomenal spots I couldn't hang because of the lack of trees or the distance apart. and this definitely changes things! It looks really finicky, but I guess many things are until you get the hang of it. Great set-up demo (you make it look less finicky than the Tensa video). Eight months after the fact, how do you like them ?
Thanks for watching...I really appreciate it.
The system really is not finicky, it is a lot like adjusting your hammock on your tree straps (a bit higher hear, a tad lower there, sit/lay in it, readjust a smidge, etc.). Once you get the hang of it you can set it up super fast in the dark after a 20 mile hike in the rain. Honestly, this is one of my favorite pieces of gear.
I am working on a new video with these Trekking Treez showing how they set up in the snow, the sand, in rocky terrain, with no trees, etc. It will probably drop in a couple of months as I am currently working on a video series of my entire backpacking gear system.
Thanks again for watching.
I really like the idea of this product. The way the hammock was hung, it looked like the underquilt would be really close maybe even touching the ground. Can the hammock be raised higher so that doesn't happen without ruining the hang angle?
Thank you for watching and asking this question. First off, the angle of the hammock can be adjusted somewhat with the Treez, but you are better off to set the Treez a bit higher (think large rock, fallen log, slope, etc.). In regards to how close to the ground it is, I was using an underquilt protector which has a lot of loose fabric. The hammock underquilt itself is no closer to the ground than if you were hanging between live trees. Hope that helps answer your question. Thanks again for watching.
I use the 40cm boomstakes on mine.
For tarp setups, which i havent done yet, do you just wrap the tarp ridgeline around the top part of the trekking tree with the snow basket attached so it wont slide down the carbon shaft?
Nice touch with the Ridgerunner. Attaching it with just the spectra loop on the head end and the buckle/strapping detached, or just divert them off to the side?
Thanks for watching.
I haven't tried the boomstakes yet because I tend to use the Treez in softer ground (snow, sand, etc.). I really like the concept of them however.
A Larks Head loop works great for attaching the tarp line to the Treez then stake it out - sort of like a Porch mode setup.
My dogbones are attached to a continuous loop which is attached to a carabineer which I then connect onto my tree straps. If I am using the Treez I just remove the carabineer and connect the continuous loop to the Hubz.
Did I mention how much I love my Ridgerunner?!?! ;)
Thanks again for watching and commenting.
Thank you for such a comprehensive set-up video! This is exactly what I was looking for specifically because you're using the Treez with a bridge hammock. There's some concern in the comments section of the TT website that bridge hammocks may not be the best choice for Treez? But it looks like you've been using them for the better part of a year, do you see any problems? (I have a Townsend bridge and the Treez are perfect for what I want to be doing...but I need my hammock to work with them :D) Thanks so much for the video work, I know it's not a small amount of effort!
Thank you so much for watching & commenting, I really appreciate it. As for the bridge hammock, there are two challenges that are easy to overcome: 1 - the dogbones need to be connected via a continuous loop which then can easily connect to the Hubz of the Treez; 2 - the length of the bridge hammock (with all of the suspension lines) vs. the height of the Treez can be an issue IF you are using two Treez on the same level of ground. If you connect your hammock suspension a bit higher to a live tree or are able to raise one of the Treez, you can raise the height of the suspension so that the hammock is not so low. It is not that much of an issue, just that your hammock tends to be lower to the ground than is comfortable to sit in. Laying in it is fine. I am in production of a video that shows this so please keep an eye out for it. Thanks again for watching & commenting.
@@TZsHikingMyOwnHike Thank you for such a detailed response! I'm on the lookout for your next 'all the places i've been hanging!' video & have subscribed :) I was very interested in your 'hiking staff over trekking poles' video, very intriguing! I have hand damage, so switching a staff back and forth might be a really good option for me (esp if the Treez hang with a bridge works best with a tree on one end to tie off higher!).
So would a Hennessy hammock work with TT ?
Thank you for watching and asking the question. Yes, it absolutely works with Tensa Treez. You will have to change our your suspension but, it works just great.
Nice review video.
Thank you for watching. I should be dropping a new one on the various locations that I successfully have used the Treez (snow, sand, rocks, no trees, etc.). Hopefully, you will enjoy that one as well.
@@TZsHikingMyOwnHike Looking forward to them! I have used the Tensa Hammock poles (Tensa Solo) and like them.
@@TZsHikingMyOwnHike Oh and thanks for subscribing! I also subscribed to your channel!
Can you tell me the hammock you are using. Want to check it out. rod
Thank you for watching Rod. This is my FAVORITE hammock...the Warbonnet Ridgerunner: www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/product/ridgerunner-hammock/
I just ordered a single TT. Tensa Outdoors says a ridgeline is required with the TT. Do you think there will be any issues with the WBRR not having one?
Also, is that an orange quilt protector underneath?
Yes, it is. I prefer my WB Spindrift Sock, but for this demonstration I used the underquilt protector so the hammock could be seen. I believe that WB has reduced the amount of fabric from the underquilt protector so it does not hang as low.
Based upon physics, I suspect that the purpose of the ridgeline is to provide a counter to the pull of the Trekking Treez/guylines and to stabilize the three line connection points at the Hubz (hammock + two guylines) in order to transfer force downward. Since a bridge-style hammock uses spreader bars to transfer the weight horizontally where the dogbones connect, a ridgeline should not be necessary. It should also allow you to adjust the guylines/Treez so that you have the correct tension and do not have a sag in your ridgeline. Long story short (too late), I have not had any issues by not using a ridgeline while using the Trekking Treez with my WBRR. I'll check with Tensa Outdoors to confirm this and let you know if there is something that I did not get right with this.
One note: I did have to purchase Amsteel continuous loops (dutchwaregear.com/product/amsteel-continuous-loops/) for my dogbone ends so that I would only have a single hammock line connecting to the Hubz. The Hubz is not set up for two dogbone lines so using a continuous loop resolves that issue.
Just confirmed with Tensa Outdoor - my answer was good.
Enjoy your hang!😀
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Hello. Thank you for watching. Just subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to watching your videos.
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It's too much money.
Thank you for watching.
I agree that this particular piece of gear is expensive, but I have also found that it is a high-quality, multi-use item backed by solid customer service. It serves as a hiking staff, hammock stand, trekking pole tent pole, camera monopod, as well as a few other creative campsite tools. It allows me to set my hammock up in areas that I normally would not be able to offering different views and experiences. When I put all of those considerations into the equation, I regard it as one of my most valuable and worthwhile pieces of equipment.
While I agree with you that the cost is a bit high, my only real challenge with the Tensa Trekking Treez is the weight; it could be lighter. While I am out on trail I don't really notice it too much, but as the saying goes...grams add up to ounces, ounces add up to pounds.
Again, thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.