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Stay in the Woods,

Dan

[WhiteCollarWarriorWallStFraudE]

That ridge line makes an excellent support for bug netting, as well.

[papajeff]

Dan, you’re a such a good teacher! I tune in just for that. WHAT A GIFT. Thanks for sharing. From Kentucky

[joecola]

You never look back once you start hanging !
13-15 feet is the sweet spot... walk it out heel to tow..
I respectfully disagree with the hammock ridgeline... simple way to figure it out is feet end is always 6 inches higher.. and with practice you can easily FEEL the correct hang .
Great video ! I wish I had been bulking up like you have during the last year !
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[Charles.Spillman]

Thank you for all your tips on bushcraft and survival your very helpful

[randypeterson]

This is a very good video...90% of the people I see in a hammock need to learn this...I will disagree tho on a couple things...When out camping you seldom find those perfect trees so if they are a little wide and your Ridgeline is a little tight it is still ok...You can still get a good diagonal lay without shoulder squeeze or calf ridge...Also if the trees are a little close and your Ridgeline is a little loose you are still ok because it allows you to use the width of your hammock and get more diagonal than normal and can still get nice and flat...Another tip... If your hammock is a little tight and you are experiencing a little calf ridge you can push your feet down on the ridge and it will collapse elimating the problem... Happy hanging...

[danielbruinsma]

I’m going hammock camping tomorrow for a week and this will definitely help.

[uncletomscabin]

Great info just ordered on of Dave Canterbury new hammocks.

[marcusgross]

highly recommend a hammock mat or a hammock quilt when camping in cool weather

[MrFmiller]

When trees are too far apart I tie a pole a couple of feet away from the end of the hammock as an intermediate support to hold the suspension at the right height. As long as the rope or strap has no stretch it works like a charm. I make the pole high enough to support the ridge of my shelter tarp. The pole will sway if the distance is large. A couple of guys staked out keeps it stable. I’ve been improving my hang for twenty five years since I swore I’d never sleep on the ground again.

[kennethvalerio]

You didn’t show how to run the structural line?

[STONESADVENTURES]

Good information, and I totally agree with you. I never used a structural ridgeline until I purchased a warbonnet blackbird xlc, but after seeing it in action and using one myself a few times I understand the concept. I recommend anyone who asks me to add one to their hammock setup, plus it's a great place to hang my camp light for ease of access thru the night. Awesome channel sir!

[ericcampbell]

Gunna try hammock camping this fall thx for tips.

[TRoysAdventures]

Good tips! After you get the hammock right it's the only way to camp, is for me anyways. Add the rain fly, bugnet, hot tent, underquilt, etc., and it's 4 seasons!

[markwray]

Wish I could be there, love hammock camping

[angryshrub]

Dutchware is some amazing gear. I love my chameleon.

[clivenewton]

Oh! To live in the good old U S of A……. Just to get on one of your courses 😂😂 stay safe, kind regards from Clive in deepest Dorset England 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[smoothvern]

Great tips! My ridge line usually ends up too tight.

[Martin-nevq]

I just bought a hammock! Love the timing! By the way my neighbors ask if you could turn down the intro song a tad. SITW.

[gmanpublications]

First time I used a hammock I fell out of it. The second time I used it I froze my bottom off. The Third time well let's just say I got into an argument with someone who said even though the trees are too far apart it was the quality of the hammock. So I am definitely looking forward to getting some real advice. I'm hoping that this class goes. I signed up for the one in May but it was canceled.

[wolfumphlett]

Well all of that was good stuff... But let me suggest another video boss, for those of us like me new to this hammock life, I have no clue where to add this new ridge line, what's good to use for ridge line and at what point on the hammock do you tie this line and which knots is best? When you made your adjustments too show to tight and too loose that would have been awesome time to show how we add this ridge line. Thank you and have a blessed day