Thank you so much to everyone who has helped me gain the knowledge to make this video! Is your hammock set up different? Do you have a hammock!? Do you want one!? Let me know!!
Nicely done Alex :-) The daisy chain around the tree was just right...the strap should be coming off the side of the tree, not centered which can create wear/stress points that act like a saw when there is weight and movement in the hammock. This is more important when using metal fittings but a good habit to stay in :-) I'm by no means an expert but a few things that I picked up when I started hammocking, if I may, that may be of use to others: 1) Use a crochet hook to thread the continuous loop through the ends of the hammock to make it easier and less fiddly. 2) If you want to lift the hammock up higher you really need to move the straps up the tree, not up the daisy chain or it will be too tight. Ideally you want a ridgeline of 83% of your hammock for the ideal sag for sleeping, with your foot end slightly higher than the head end.
Hey CJ, thats a great bit of advice, thank you! wow that's interesting,all good stuff that i will have to tweak as i get more experienced! Hope you are well and thanks for taking the time to comment and for all the help!
Sweet rig Alex, thank you for the mention, glad I could help, on your tarp set up,did you attach the tarp to the ridgeline at all, if not a suggestion my friend, use what's called a prussick knot , basically, 2 loops of paracord (lots of videos on this,better than i can explain lol), or shoelaces as Jim-Bob outdoors does (did a very good video on this recently ), one either side of your tarp, I keep mine fixed on the ridge line, tarp over the ridgeline, then you position the knots either side of the tarp, I use sml carabiners to attach the prussick knot to the tab on the tarp, pull tight, and itll be a super solid setup 👍, brilliant video mate, always happy to help, good health and safe travels my friend,blessed be,Craig
Thanks Craig, you have been so helpful with my hammocking endeavors, I really appreciate it. I have done the prussick knot before however I wanted to keep this video "simple" and I probably need some more practice with it! When I next do some filming with the hammock i will try to include it as a tip! Thanks very much again, wishing you and your family well!
@@AlexRand your most welcome Alex, glad I could help,I'm always here if you need advice, help, or just a chat, good health and safe travels my friend,blessed be,Craig
Nice tutorial. Definately the way to go for the hammock setup. For the the ridge line, try just going around the tree once and tie two half hitches snugged up to the tree. For the tightening end, think about using the bite of the line when tying off at your trucker's hitch, especially the half hitch that prevents the knot from slipping. This really helps when you untie a ridge line that is under a lot of tension. Which is likely if you tie your line tight enough to prevent tarp sag.👍
Thanks Doug, thats a great tip, thank you very much! I still have a way to go with knots but this is one I will get to grips with. All the best, Alex 🙏
A few tips. If you use two more carribeeners on your straps you can clip in then walk to the other tree and your good. On your tarp you can use prussics slip knots on your tarp ridge line. This will allow you to hook up to one tree and then walk to the other. The slip knots allow to center your tarp. Some hacks that may help. :)
Nice one. Also got the DD Frontline but XL great Hammock. Now due to you I've ordered two a continuous loop's. ;-) As for the Daisy Chains i was going to buy a set but then decided to use the webbing from the Hammock. Doubled and tied to make it into a Daisy Chain. Got the idea from Isle of White Bushcraft. Oh and as it happens i recently won a full DD Setup :-) Spoilt for choice now lol
Thanks Des, as did I. I struggled when i first got it but the daisy chain straps and continuous loop are so easy to use! I hope this is useful if you ever decide to get one! some super cheap ones on amazon at the moment, not sure how good they are but i'm sure there are youtube reviews of them all!
Thank you for this vid, mate. I am new to hammock camping and outdoor recreation in general. This helps me quite a bit. Very easy to understand. Cheers!
Great demo Alex and some really helpful advice. I’ve never tried a hammock before but I think I’ll add it to my to do list for future experiences. I suppose we should all try things at least once (things that are legal obviously 🤣). You’re definitely a natural in front of the camera and very watchable 👍
Only reason I quit using a hammock was because an old back injury made it uncomfortable, but even then I got better sleep than I do in my tent system. I still have my hammock tarp but sold the rest before I moved back to the UK...big sacrifices sadly
Thank you Anthony, it is a great way to spend more time in nature! I am glad you enjoyed the video, i really appreciate your kind words, I have been trying to be more "myself" in front of the camera, something I think that you seem to do very well! Hope you and the family are well 😀
Great video Alex that looks like a really simple way to rapidly get the hammock up!! All over this daisy chain attachment when I get my hammock... Nice one! 👍🏻😁
Hello Alex, another top notch video, thank you. Not something we have tried, maybe something for the future. I bet a hammock would be a super comfortable nights sleep? Really helpful video, thanks. Ceri and Kat, stau safe and well ❤☕👍🤗
Thanks Ceri and Kat! Yeah the hammock is a brilliant night sleep, I find it more comfy than a tent all day long, great to hang in for the day aswell! Hope you are both well ❤😀
F! New subscriber from the Netherlands here. Been looking for a hammock for ages now. At a loss lol. DD seems quite good and affordable (and easily purchased here as well). Cheers for the video!
Your hammock setup looks great Good way to off some tips And nicely shout out to one my good Camping friend @pagan_outdoors Your video are amazing keep up the Content Thank you
Just to let you know when not using bug net swing hammock upside down so the net is on the underside and then sit in hammock doing it your way you'll damage the net
You what would lighten up your hammock set up by quite a bit is simply replacing those steel carabiners with some light weight aluminium carabiners. The 12 kn versions you find on Amazon are perfect as they will easily support your weicht while weing in at only .73 oz. and can support over 2,600 lbs. Here's a ling to a set of 4 of them here in America. You may have to use another link for the U.K. www.amazon.com/Unijoy-Carabiner-Carabiners-Aluminium-Caribeaners/dp/B08VW8QH4N/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=230WEYYD4HYYO&dchild=1&keywords=12kn+carabiner&qid=1614009820&sprefix=12+kn+carabiner%2Caps%2C170&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExVkpWQ1NGSjlOWTZHJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTYxMjE0M0ROQThVN09NVUcxSCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjY2MTg3MjhYSDVHOEtZME1HNyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
