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How to Hammock Camp – From Basics to Pro Tips

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How to to Hammock Camp for Backpacking and other Adventures

Topics Covered

   Hammock Camping Basic Components and Setup

Hammock Suspension Systems – Tree Straps, Whoopie Hooks , Daisy Chain Webbing , Cinch Buckles , Climbing Carabiners , Dutch Clips, Tree Strap Length Selection

Hammock Hang Angle – The Magic 30 Degree Angle , Structural Ridge Line Advantages

Hammock Tree Selection – Tree Distance vs Strap Height , Safe site selection

Tarps for Hammock Camping – Cuben Fiber / Dyneema , Nylon / Polyester tarps , Budget Hammock Camping Tarps , Continuous Ridgeline , Tarp Side Pull-Outs , Tarp Guy Line Hardware , Tarp Snakeskins ,

Camping Hammock Body – Hammock Length , Budget Hammocks , Ultralight Hammocks , Hammock Bugnets , Modular Hammock Camping Systems , Hammock Fabric Choices and Weight Ratings , Double Ended Stuff Sack , Knotty Mod Foot Box ,

Hammock Lay Direction – Feet Right vs Feet Left , Symetrical vs Asymetrical Hammocks ,

Hammock Insulation – Budget Insulation Options , Hammock Sleeping Pads , Underquilts , 3/4 Length Underquilt vs Full Length Underquilt, Down vs Synthetic , Symmetrical vs Asymmetrical Underquilts , Using a Sleeping Bag in a Hammock , Top Quilts , Open vs Sewn Foot Box

   Advanced Hammock Camping Tips and Tricks

Hammock Camping in Bad Weather – Hammock Camping in the Rain , Hammock Camping in Winter, Cold Weather, Snow, and Ice , Stacking Underquilts vs Dedicated Winter Underquilt , Boosting your Top Quilt Rating , Solid Top Cover , Hammock Sock for Winter Hammock Camping , Winter Hammock Camping Tarp , Tarp with Doors , Hammock Setup Tips for Blowing Rain and Snow , Underquilt Protector , Tarp Porch Mode for Cooking and Camp Chores

Unusual Hammock Camping Setups – Two Hammocks on One Tree , Two Hammocks Under One Tarp , Flat Lay Hammocks

My Favorite Cottage Vendors used to create my Ultralight Hammock Camping Setup, as seen in the video:  Dutchware Gear and Hammock Gear

 

Backpacking Gear for Hammock Camping – Which Items to Buy First?

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A discussion on deciding which backpacking gear items to buy / upgrade first when first getting started with hammock camping.

A viewer, Chuck C., recently sent me the following question:

“I have been buying my gear spread out so the wife won’t kill me. Rank these in the order you would buy:

  • Cuben Fiber Tarp
  • Down Under Quilt
  • Down Top Quilt
  • Hammock
  • Backpack

In the video I try to answer this question as well as get some discussion going on the topic of hammock camping gear in general.  Which items would you upgrade or buy first?

Day Hiking w/ the Amok Segl Hammock & General Discussion on Hammock Camping, Set-up, Tips, etc

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Day Hiking and trying out the Amok Segl hammock, as well as some general talk about Hammock Setup and Camping vs Lounging on the trail.

Topics Discussed on this Episode

  • A detailed look at the features and setup of my new Amok Segl Hammock.
  • Proper hang angle for hanging a hammock (ideally, 30°) and why you should avoid hanging your hammock suspension too tight / flat.
  • Proper strap position when using carabiners or Dutch Clips.
  • Nylon vs Polyester tree straps
  • Hammock length and how it relates to diagonal lay.
  • What I look for in a camping hammock compared to an on-the-go lounging / sitting hammock.
  • Hammock strap length and why you may or may not pack longer or shorter straps.
  • Fabric differences for hammocks (stretch, texture, water resistance)

Specs and Features of the Amok Segl Hammock, as per the Manufacturer

  • Plug and play suspension system included.
  • Ultralight weight: 15 oz (total)
  • Weight Breakdown – Hammock (7 oz), Suspension straps (5 oz), Carabiners and buckles (3 oz)
  • 20D Robic Nylon (30% stronger than regular nylon)
  • Capacity: 330 lbs

Other gear seen in the video: ULA Ohm 2.0 Pack, Dutchware Half-Wit Hammock, Amok Draumr 3.0 Hammock.