Hammock Camping Ridgelines - Tarp suspension 

One of the best no nonsense ridge line videos! It’s so easy to get caught up in all the bling they sell to make it easier. I’m no different! But always circle back to... it’s a rope on a tree. Put it up and move on.

Bro, thank you for the info. I like your sense of humor!😆

Appreciate someone whose done this hundreds of nights sharing it simply with those of us who haven’t even done it once. Time to get out there!

lookup the "superior pusik". I like the way it stays better on the main line and the way it takes the fishermen knot away from the "service" loop.

I preffer to make my prusiks with lines thinner than the main line. They grab better (and they are lighter). #36 bankline on a paracord works fine for me

Nice. I must say I have tested 7/64 Amsteel line with aluminum Nite Ize cam jams and under load the line fairly easily slips through the cam jam.

Been watching tarp and ridge line videos for weeks and this is exactly what I wanted to see! Thanks!

Keep it simple is the way to go

I've watched several tarp how-to videos in preparation of my first hang. To me, this looks to be the simplest of the may effective ways out there. Thank you for sharing.

Bud, you just kicking ass at life. You gotta do what you wanna do! That ideology just pours out your soul! Keep keeping on brother.

Well done Sir. This is just the content i was looking for.

Great video, simplifying tieing ridge lines. Ordered the canlock. Cheers mate 🇬🇧

4:56 I'm glad I'm not the only one that spaces out mid-thought when I record these things :P. Great video, you taught me a lot!

Awesome video. Can't tell you enough how informative this was for me in being able to set up the perfect ridgeline. Thank you for taking the time to do this!

Tarp on a string :). Like it

I’m now watching this for the third time. So informative! Thank you for making this!

Sub'd. You got my attention with the kayak camping quote. Into this in the UK so will take some pointers from you. Ta ever so.

I am not big on most extra hardware, but when using very thin line it is where they shine because it is harder to undo knots on thin line. Knots in 550 paracord are much more forgiving as long as you use slip knots.

Thank you for making this simple for someone new getting into it

great simple video with good details and info , keep it simple and to the point that what is missing in so many youtuber video.

Much better than the method I was struggling to make work. Thanks for the video.

Tied a Trucker's Hitch and I learned it, BOOM! Thanks.

Thanks so much for the no mess no stress approach...love simple! great real time video, again brilliant from the UK.

I actually use the 550 cord and nite ize ridgeline and I manage to get it wrapped up and fit in my onetigris tarps stuff sack with pegs. Love that setup super fast and simple. I hate doing knots in the cold.

Fantastic teaching :-) making things fun & simple*really enjoyed this.Thanks for taking the time & effort to share

Useful and humorous :D Thanks for sharing and thanks to your camera guy!

Thanks, you've answered many of my questions

Very good instructional video. Good info. My choice of preference is zing it . It is not stretchy, it’s affordable, and it is really strong. Thank you so much for sharing your video. God bless you.

My thought process is: if I can't have my expensive tarp nice and tight to keep from flapping around and actually shed the wind off me then why is it so expensive....always buy the gear that is proven to last and do its job effectively. I love the kelty tarp video you did and although it's heavier I still think it's worth it in a hammock set up because it offers plenty of space to keep everything dry and wind free. Fairly heavy but you can cut weight on alot of other stuff that do their job effectively. Not many light weight tarps of that size and capacity. In fact none that I can find under $500

Figure 9 does work very well too

Awesome video and option choices. Thanks for taking the time

Hi from the UK, firstly fantastic video 👍 I two started out trying all the knots trying to be all backwoods! After a cold rainy arrival at camp I said bugger this and carabiners, cam-locks soon followed also I'm changing to zing-it as paracord is heavy and a pain to deal with when wet! Thanks again for the video

im going to paddle the Mississippi River this summer and have been looking at hammock set ups. good info, thanks

Made simple so good thank you

"There's a tarp...on a string 👍" I love this channel. 🤣

Thanks for the great info brother! Great rope, knot, and mechanical advantage knowledge by the way.

Excellent vid!

Pruh-sick not proo-sick 😜😜 cool video never thought about using a camlock like that, thanks!

Great vid, thanks.

Thanks you for the very informative video!

Outstanding!

Very well explained !

Dude...here's a little tip to help your prusics stay put on even the thinnest of lines. Always make your prusic loops with a thinner line than your ridgeline. It's a hack.....BOOM...your welcome. Seriously, try it. You'll never need more than 3 wraps & you'll never have a loose tarp again.

God bless you for this video !! This is exactly what I was looking for!!!

Even 3 years later... It's still just a tarp on a string. Thanks for the comparison.

Good info!

and I prffer soft shackels over hard ones, or even a toggle..

He said it...

Ok, how about a video for ground sleepers and running a ridge line between trecking poles instead of trees? I do some desert camping so trees are not an option.

not an expert here, but I’ve heard that you need to use a smaller diameter rope than the one you use for the redgeline for the prusik knot so that it does not slip.

nice video👍

Your buddy forgot to ask... "Is that how you're going to do that?"

I saw this video and straight up copied it. Best tarp and ridgeline tutorial on the interwebs

LOL, good stuff, me personally I like to electrify my guylines that way if my buddy does go walking through then he will never do it again,, guaranteed.

Thanks for the advice! But which material is the best, if one tightens the rope with a knot, e.g. the truckers hitch you presented in another vid. I bought a naked 1.5 mm Dyneema cord and it holds no knots at all.

Do you find issues with your Hammock suspension interfering with the line at the foot end as by hooking straight around the tree you have no ‘V’?

Some folks say it is better to put the tarp under the ridge line vs over the ridge line likes you show. Have you had any issues with the tarp showing more wear by putting it over the line? Thought? Sounds like you have a lot of experience with this. Thanks

Any opinion on if the tarp is supposed to be below or above the continuous ridgeline?

OMG you're doing it wrong!!!!.....ahh just messing with ya...I know that ridge line... I think I even used it once...then completely copied it on my own..and then again on Lukes...and again on my wifes...and so on..lol. Nice work!

Ridgeline is not so much about strength - it also has to do with how easy it is to tie and untie your attachment points/knots. Larger diameter lines are better for the main ridgeline.

"1.5 zinnger and 5.5 parachrord"....Im sure you meant to say "505 parachord"...just in case it confused anyone 🤔

Bowline on one end, big nuff for 550 cord to go thru, truckers hitch on other end, prussiks made from bank line, use toggle (stick layin around). Just a rope, no hardwear. Learn your knots.

Which type of rope in your opinion is less likely to let water in under your tarp in a rainstorm? My go to thus far has always been 550 and drip lines tied between in case of rain... But I'm always looking for easier, more innovative ways to do stuff like this.

Great video! What sort and size of line are you using for your prussic knots on the 2.2 mm Dyneema line?

Ok people will probably say this is a dumb question. Do you put your tarp over the ridgeline or below? Sorry for the simple question.

Is the black paracord “550” or “750”? You say 5mm, but 550 cord is only 4mm. Can you please clarify for me? Thanks! You are very confident, and informative. You need your own show. Kudos man.

Non-hammock related question, but what shirt is that?

It looked like you put your tarp over the ridgeline vs under the ridgeline - is there a reason why? I have heard putting the tarp over the ridgeline could cause wear on the tarp? Thanks

just looking at changing my tarp guy lines from 550. what would you recommend.? Those cam jams are neat too. just ordered a couple

I've never put my ridge-line under my tarp, I run it above (for fear of wicking I guess) and prusik my tie points, like you demonstrate. That may be material specific? Or old school? I've just done it that way for so many years since I was taught that way. Is wicking just one of those myths or material specific? I can see how there would be more support running the ridge-line inside. Now I'm rethinking... Anyone's input welcome.

Getting ready to build a ridge line based on your video. Will the 550 cord wick enough water to cause drips inside the tarp during rain? Thanks

Great video ! What length do you recommend for the whole length of the ridge line ?

Just a quick question, where do you get your s biners? I'm searching for some right now!

Awesome video and thank you for sharing. Could you tell me the knot you used to tie off your prusik knot?

If you know the truckers hitch, why mess with the cams.

Also what knot did you use to tie the rope to the carabiner around the tree?

How do you tie those crucex with the sbiners

What knot did you tie to make the loop that you used to tie the prusik knot onto the ridgeline.

Great video…how many feet of ridge line do take ?

Is the cam lock better than the figure 9? I wonder....

What’s a good average length Ridge line to keep around?

Okay so you mentioned the wasp and hook, where do you find them?

How do those S-biners hold up in windy conditions? Their rated for 5 or 10 lb each..

What knot did you tie to make the loop that you turned into a prusik knot?

What size cord do you use for prusiks ?

How long you been an arborist for?

What material is your s carabiner made of for holding your tarp?

Info, ridgeline over or under tarp?

Hi what size camjams have you used? Thanks

What's wrong with just learning your knots? None of these gadgets look any faster.

Oh my...well I guess if thats what works for you..

What do u think about using the Dutchware 2.2mm for the ridgeline and then the 1.75mm zing it for the presik knots...and also use the zing it for the guylines...thanks for the idea for the s-beaners on the presik knots