HAMMOCK CAMPING | 5 Tips to set up faster, and sleep better

Today we go over 5 tips to give you the best hammock camping experience!

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Tarp Clips:

Hammock Straps:

Hammock:

Tarp:

[jackcooper]

The types of straps he was referring to are called daisy chain straps btw

[lmremmit]

As a new hammock camper, this is by far the best no-nonsense video on pretty much everything I need to know or had questions on. thanks

[BackcountryTreks]

As an avid hammock camper who used cheaper hammocks for several years I can agree they’ll get the job done. However upgrading to an 11ft. Dutchware chameleon with a fixed ridge line has taken my experience from good to great! The material used is by far more comfortable and the right sized ridge line will keep your hammock from over extending and you’ll always get the perfect sag as long as your suspension is at the correct angle.

[Teletempo]

Just learning on the hammock thing.
By far the most to the point, useful and helpful video I could find. So tired of the overcomplicated, can’t hear and definitely not funny others have posted.
Ya nailed it. Thank you, I’m on me way

[allisonwolf]

This makes me feel better about my $20 hammock with a mosquito net.

[westfalia]

I just learned another cool tip for even quicker set up of the daisy chain straps. Instead of sliding the strap through the daisy chain, use a carabiner and attach it to the loop, then open the clip and place the daisy chain strap through the carabiner. Quick on and off. Did you talk about under quilts in maybe another video? Skillet

[huntermarshall]

Decent video for beginners. I used a cheaper Hammock for a couple of years. There is something to say though in upgrading to a better quality hammock if you really want to stick with it. I have a Dream Hammock and a Warbonnet Hammock and I sleep way better in them. I would also suggest an underquilt if you really want to stick with it. Way more comfortable.

[dylanclay]

One thing I changed for mine was using ratchet straps instead of the hammock straps you were using, I can set it up at the exact length I want and there’s no worry about them snapping or breaking, I’ve had those straps break on me in the past and I’m 6ft 200lbs, only downside I’d see is constant use in the rain could lead to rust on the ratchets but husky has an insane lifetime warranty and I’ve brought back straps that have sat outside for a few years and they still honor it just a little tip I figured I could throw out there

[tilleylepew]

Standard army issue sleep pad has worked fine for me for decades.!

[S.h-comma.to.the.top-Dynasty]

You can also set up a tarp by putting two prusik knots on a continuous ridgeline made of a bowline and a truckers hitch.

[jeremysipes]

That fastener I found at Lowe's the other day and I literally stood staring thinking of using them just like you did. Glad to see them working like I imagined

[melvinescartin]

Thank you Peter for sharing your expertise in setting up hammock. I learned a lot from you. Now I'm ready to educate my students regarding this exciting outdoor activity

[NewEarthAwakening]

Here’s a hack that can keep you warmer & let you skip the sleeping pad: put your hammock inside your sleeping bag & thread it through the little hole where the zipper ends at the base. This will give you full loft insulation plus an extra air gap all the way around you. You can put the mummy hood over your face instead of hanging down to stay warmer. This also avoids the need for an under-quilt.

[duanechapman]

well done champ, but may i suggest, rain stoppers on ya hammock lines and possibly turning ya hammock to form a diamond shape to get more rain coverage..yes it depends on space, but it works. i have used Hennesy hamocks and Jungle hammocks, HH with asym and non asym, both bottom entry and side entry. for me, side entry asym works best, but each to their own. i also found that using the fly from the jungle hammock gives much more coverage over the HH fly. snake skins work well for rain stoppers too. but hey, its just my 2 cents..

[caydendiel]

I spent a decent bit on a hammock strictly because when I hammock camp in 15° and the extra fleece setup is nice

[GamerDragonflyLP]

Great production quality, really helpful for a noob like me, thank you!

[davidslav]

I can't believe you don't have a few hundred thousand subscribers. Keep making great quality videos and someday soon you will.
-Your 200th subscriber

[bryaneditiontv]

Thank you for sharing this. Im going to do a roadbike trip in italy for 2 weeks and I will bring a hammok

[denniskuenze]

Good video. Think about adding a ridge line so you get the same hang each time.

[bergfpv]

Thanks for that. I found your tutorial more helpful than the one made by the manufacturer.