Q&A / Episode #2 / Hanging your hammock / Why the 30-degree angle / Hammock Ridgeline 

Thank you z4p0tek so much. I really appreciate that.

Thank you Sheilahenry so much. I really appreciate that. And I'm Shug dose too!

You sound like a wise Marine. Great info. Thank you, USMC for watching. Much appreciated.

Experience is the key folks.

For me. The best part of the trip. Is getting in the hammock. Thank you for watching Kevin. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

@@AdventureswiththeMarine you have a happy and safe thanksgiving also and i just want you to know that my top 2 favorite people on you tube are SHUG and yourself

I started out with an ENO single nest. It was nice for kicking back in. But finally, realize that it was too small to sleep overnight in. I like to learn the hard way. Thank you for sharing that Ken. I really appreciate it.

Sorry about your dad leaving. My dad was never around for me. I had to learn most things myself. I tried to make sure that I was always there for my children. And now Grandchildren. Thank you Cole so much for watching. I really appreciate it.

Thank you Claude for sharing that. I really appreciate that you watch my videos. And I know Shug dose too.

That's a great story and sounds like a great time. It is always good to hear from you Cedar Brake. Happy Thanksgiving!

Fingers crossed! Thank you for watching.

Thank you Ron for watching. I really appreciate it.

That's funny. I spent 37 years with the Marine Corps and the Post Office. Retired in 2017. A year later, I was asked to help teach at a Middle school. Which I accepted. Special Ed. Thank you for watching It's Adventure time. Much appreciated.

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. Thanks as always for watching Jerry. Much appreciated.

I you are not using a ridgeline on your hammock. Always try to get that 30° angle hang, to get that perfect sag every time you hang that hammock. Thank you for watching Hiker Dude Dad. I really appreciate it.

Thanks, you too! Semper Fi my brother.

Sing it! Thank you GrandpaHerman1 for watching. I really appreciate it.

Good choice! Thank you so much for watching Jill. I always appreciate it.

I have been eyeballing that Fjallraven Anorak#8 for a few years now. That is a jacket that will be past down to the Grandkids. If you ever head this way. I will have to let you give it a try. I hope all is well with you Kevin.

@@AdventureswiththeMarine excellent thank you marine. All good here buddy

Those pesty ground dwellers. But I still love them! Thank you for watching The Highlander Traveler. I always appreciate it.

This grounder loves the marines vids! Gave it a definite opposable thumbs up! I also love shugs vids! It’s all good info and serenity! Thanks Marine.

You never know what Shug is up to. I hope you and your family are well. Have a great day George.

Thank you sir. Have a great day.

My son and I started out with the ENO Single Nest. I learned a lot from that hammock. Maybe not all good. But it sure taught me a lot. Always make do with what you have. They are good for kicking back in. You will have some shoulder squeeze. But I would rather sleep in a small hammock, then on the hard ground. When you're ready to move up. You will always have an extra one to share. Thank you for watching Mark. I always appreciate it.

@@AdventureswiththeMarine Thank you!

I hope so too. Now that Shug is retired. It does not look good. I hope you had a good Thanksgiving. It is always good to hear from Al. God Bless

I sleep with my head to the left and my feet to the right.

I have a Hennessy asymmetric hammock with built in ridgeline that I use instead of a bed since my first hammock camping last summer. (Many advantages, but I am and will be a bachelor for the foreseeable future since divorce.) I still get tension ridges no matter the angle. Too loose a hang and the Ridgeline isn't taut and the hammock "bananas" a bit, but not too bad once in. (I still can't get 90 degree twist in the Ridgeline once in.) With how high I put the wall anchors, at 30 degrees, the hammock is too high. (I am altitudinally challenged.) Either way, lying at the correct angle, I get a fairly flat lie and can sleep on my side. One thing to pass on... hang the feet higher than the head (slightly) to ensure you stay positioned up in the hammock. It is very uncomfortable (and hard on my neck) to wake up scrunched down into the foot end and a pain to have to keep pushing & pulling up again in the middle of the night. Lol.

Thanks for the info! Patrick Buick for watching. I always appreciate it.

Great suggestion! The next Q&A video, I will go over that. Thank you Msilverhammer for the question and always watching. Much appreciated.

There's a hand trick where you stick your thumb straight up and extend your fingers, I believe that give you 30° roughly so lay your strap on there to make the triangle.

Yup, knew I'd seen it somewheres, 1.40ish if you want to skip but who skips on the Shugs videos ever haha... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Gq7fDjH90MU.html

Go for it! I seen a great hammock with your name on it. Thank you for watching Mr. Wild Wales.

Hey, small world 😁 I'm just getting into hammocking myself. You're welcome to try mine out if you want to pop up to Lampeter or meet up somewhere. I'm hoping to get it set up again tomorrow and I can post a few pics of it on instagram.

@@justvin7214 Hi mate I did try it once or twice years ago been thinking about getting another one so I've been watching vids for inspiration! Thanks for the offer if I'm heading North I might take you up on that!

@@MrWildWales You're welcome anytime, there's lots of places to explore up here (although not as many as the Beacons it is generally quieter). I have a permission close by too 👍

The adjustable ridgeline is to adjust for that perfect sag. Once you dialed it in. The sag will always stay the same . No matter the angle of the suspension. Thank you RCPetty for watching. I really appreciate it.

That is one of my favorite hammock. If you would of asked me which hammock to get. That is the one I would of suggested that you should get. Do you use the Knotty Mods? You are going to like this. The hoodie is the Fjallraven anorak no. 8, which I have been eyeballing for a few years. It is very expensive. My wife last month bought it and gave it to me as a gift. So my suggestion is this: Treat your wife like a princess. And let her think that she is the queen. You never know!

@@AdventureswiththeMarine I do have the Knotty mods. Super for the foot box. I have had about 20 nights in this hammock now. No shoulder squeeze, and no calf ridge. As for the Hoodie she just ordered one for both us. Thanks for the info, and thanks for the channel. I have learned tons from you, and hope to learn more. If you are ever around Western Ky, or southern Il. hit me up. I'll take you to some great hiking trails. Check out Garden of the Gods in Illinois. Part of it has the trail of tears which we are planning to hike. Maybe when you get that hoodie broke in some give us a review.

I am thinking of the Wisconsin frozen butt hang which I enjoyed 2 years ago. The down side of that is it's about 9-10 hours away with fuel and coffee stops. I also drive a 4 door F350 7.3 diesel pickup which really drinks a lot of fuel, especially winter blend. I am hoping there will be a Mn frozen hang which will be closer. I would also like to try a short trip into the BWCA which is 5-6 hours away. I have visited the area several times but never camped in the wilderness area. Truthfully I have never done much camping because we always had turkeys and milk cows so rarely got away from the farm, so you could call me a 60 year old rookie.

Sorry about the covid-19. I hope you are feeling better. I have a trip planned with my son ( Runner can not make it ) to the BWCA at the end of the month. I hoping that someone will put together a MN Frozen Butt Hang. I have been thinking about the WI Frozen Butt Hang. I know it is hard to get away from the farm chores. They just don't take care of themselves. Remember, like camping. You are never to old to rock-n-roll. It is always good to hear from you Russell. God Bless

That is a great question Jess. May I use your name and your question in a future Q&A?

@@AdventureswiththeMarine sure 😁

Yes, absolutely you would want an 11ft. hammock. Check out the Dutchware 11Ft. wide netless hammock. Very comfortable. Thank you 20Hikecdt23 for watching. I really appreciate it.

It always depends on your body weight. But with that ridgeline. You would be just fine at 20° angle. But try not to go any lower. Now with this info John. Start looking for those spots that are going to give you an amazing view from your hammock. Thank you for watching sir.

Semper fi Cole. Thank you for watching. I always appreciate it.

If your hammock has continues loops on each end. You reach inside and unhook the continuous loops. ( you will have to work them loose. They will be very tight because of the pressure that was put on them ) Without them slipping out of the sewn in chamber. Take the end of the continuous loop. The end that is going to be attached to the suspension. Feed that end through the loop end of the ridgeline. Reattach the continuous loop. Feed back through the bug net. Tighten it. Then do the same to the other side. Some hammocks are different. So I hope this helps. Happy Thanksgiving Dan.

@@AdventureswiththeMarine thank you Sir, I will give that a shot. Happy Thanksgiving to you as well.

If you have a strong ridgeline, like amsteel. No need to twist the ridgeline anymore. The ridgeline will absorb all of the force. No stress to the hammock. But if the ridgeline is too loose. That just means your hang angle is higher then a 30° angle. Which will cause no harm except that your sag will be deeper. Thanks for watching Mountain Walker49. I always appreciate it.

You take your index finger and stick it strait out with you thumb up. The angle from the tip of you finger and thumb is around 30°. Then put a little weight in your hammock ( like a jacket ) Now take your hand with the index finger parallel to the ground with the thumb up and match it to the angle of your suspension. Thank you for watching michalokable for watching. I really appreciate it.

Your ridgeline, which is made of 7/64" Dyneema. Is known as Amsteel. It has a breaking strength of 1600 pounds. If you like the sag in your hammock. ( the ridgeline at 83% of the length of your hammock ) There is no need to make an adjustment. If your suspension is higher than a 15° angle. Don't worry about how tight the ridgeline is. It is strong enough to handle the pressure that is removed off the hammock. Now if you have to hang on trees that are farther than you would like. Your ridgeline has you covered. Thank you for watching Rev. Dr. Funnyshoe. I always appreciate it.

Thank you for watching Tyler. I really appreciate it.

I am sorry. I should mention that. It is 83%. Thank you James for watching. Have Happy Thanksgiving.

I agree! Thank you John for watching. I really appreciate it.

I prefer the stuff sack. For me. They just pack nicely in my pack. It is always about personal preference. The most important thing is how to store them when not in use. Some like to hang them in a closet or in the basement. I like to store mine in large Tupperware containers. ( By themselves if possible ) Always try to let them loft to there fullest. That way they will last you a life time. That is the beauty of good down. If you take care it. It will take care of you. The top quilt and the under quilt is a good investment Monocle Hikes.

@@AdventureswiththeMarine thank you for the advice specially with Stuff sacks

I love Shug too. He really is a good guy. Thank you Simon-zy6tp for watching. i really appreciate it.

@@AdventureswiththeMarine oh i have to thank you, Sir! Your Videos are great

It is the Fjallraven Anorak No. 8. I bought it on line.

Good question! I forgot to mention that I did a video on the ridgeline last fall. All of that info is in there. And I should of mentioned it in this video. A starting point for the length of the rideline is 83% of the length of your hammock. For example: If your hammock is 11ft. Then your ridgeline would be 110 inches. If your hammock is 10ft. Then the ridgeline would be 100 inches. I hope this helps. May I use your question in a future Q&A video?

@@AdventureswiththeMarine TY!! Please feel free to use my question to help others!!

Thank you Jeff for sharing that. Happy New Year.

I started off with one of those small hammocks. I just didn't know any better at that time. But when I realize that a gathered end hammocks are like clothing. And got one that fits me. Now I sleep like a baby. Thank you for watching Dan.

@@AdventureswiththeMarine Thank you for passing on your knowledge, I did my first Hammock Camp 3 days ago, by a river on Dartmoor in England. After seeing your video, I quickly ordered the biggest Hammock I could see on Amazon, which arrived the morning I was leaving! Width wise I was ok, as they classed it as a double, would have been better with more length, as you recommend, we are limited in the UK for Hammock gear, as not that popular, tbh, I could do the occasional night in one, but dont like sleeping on my back, is very handy seat while in the camp, I shall persevere, cheers.

Most hammocks ( gathered end hammock ) will not work for stomach sleepers. There are two types of hammock, that people said that would work. But I have never tried them because I am not a stomach sleeper. But will for side sleepers a gathered hammock would work. At home I sleep on my side most of the night. But in the hammock I find myself sleeping on my back. I believe it is because that a hammock that fits you will conform around your body and will have no pressure points. I get my best night sleep in the hammock. Would you mind if I use you name and question in a future Q&A video?

@@AdventureswiththeMarine Thanks for the answer! I really appreciate your videos! I wouldnt mind if you used my question if you want!

I believe that a stand hammock ( gathered end )should be 10 ft. Unless someone is short in stature or a child. But even then, a 10 ft. hammock would also work great. Thank you GI Joe for watching. I really appreciate it.

Bigger is always better. So I am told! Thank you Ronschreiber for watching. I really appreciate it.

Bridge hammocks like the Heaven Tent Hammock are not to have a sag of a gathered end hammock. You lie in them symmetrical. If you have a gathered end hammock that fits you. That sag will allow you to lie asymmetrical to achieve that flay lay. And the fabric will conform to your body. Leaving no pressure points. To help you get a great night sleep. Thank you Pickle Rick for watching.

Blah blah blah. It must be that time of month for you lol. Thank you Jono G for watching. I really appreciate it.