Why people don't like hammocks 

My first hammocks were ENO. Used a single one then a “two person” one and, like you said, they were either too narrow or a bowl. Definitely not meant for sleeping in. But unfortunately these types of hammocks are usually people’s first try with them and are really cheap. I agree about hammocks being superior in camp. Now this could be because I’m getting old and getting in and out is easier and it is way more comfortable to me than sleeping on the ground. Much bigger learning curve with a hammock but I think it is totally worth it. And it’s fun. Great video marine! 👍

Needed to be said! Thanks Marine. Always a good video.

At 7:37, the "come on, man" came from the heart hahaha

i send all my friends that are new to Hammocks to you you are a great source of info thanks Brother

Great video... Everyone wants to get an Eno because they dont know any different...To short...to heavy... terrible straps...I can go on and on... Lucky i did lots of RU-vid before i went to a hammock...Ive been in a 11ft Onewind for 5 years now and the quality is awesome and very affordable...Built in whoopie sling Ridgeline which is a game changer...Set it up to the sag you like and all you need is trees that your straps reach...Hard to find the perfect trees so the Ridgeline will keep you comfortable even if its a little tight or a bit loose...Im lucky and am on the trail 40+ weekends a year and will never go back to the ground..Keep up the good work🙌🙌

I've done a few hammock camps now loved it since the very first one even with frozen butt syndrome keeping me awake, used a sleeping mat after kept sliding off then foil blankets but condensation got me, I was an avid ground dweller but love hammocking now. Found a lot of good information on this channel easy to digest and very helpful. I made a lot of the mentioned typical mistakes but i do feel that my hammock being only 270cm long although im only 5ft 8" is still not long enough, however i can still get a good sleep after messing around finding my position rotating a knee out. Im looking at the DD frontline XL believe it was just over 300cm long to help get maximum comfort

I've been hamocking for 10 years now and I can say i'll never go back to sleep in a tent. To me, there're so much pros Vs so little cons . Thank you for your excellent work on RU-vid. Always appreciate your videos,... and your kind and positive personality. All the best from Belgium.

I have a Dream Hammock it is a dream to sleep in. I only go in a tent if there or no trees.

You're a funny guy! 😂 Remind me of my dad

You should get an Oscar for your acting Marine 😂😂😂 Well. I'm all kitted out and as soon as Mrs Saxon Crow let's me out to play I shall be hammock camping! Really can't wait. Your videos have been an invaluable tool. Thank you 😊

I use a basic ticket to rhe moon hammock and add other components as needed. I use to be a flat stomach sleeper at home, but i always wanted a hammock over a tent, so i practice laying on my back at home in my own bed. It took several attempts and persistence, but now can comfortably lay on my back and sleep well. This is when i upgraded to a hammock. I have learnt a lot of informative information from your RU-vid videos. I appreciate all your knowledge and experience and tips. No more rocks, twigs in my back back or creepy crawlers. Hammocks rule for me now man. All the best from England😊

Thanks! Half the fun for me was watching you and others teach how to set these up properly. I think I finally found my perfect hang....thanks. Now we just need a break from this intense heat down here in Florida!

AMEN - preach it Marine!! Love Henry's cameo

I'm definitely hammock-curious. I have that Doublenest, and while it's nice to lay around in, it's definitely not meant for sleeping! Being a stomach sleeper, I feel like there's some extra challenge to it. One of these days, when the budget allows, I'll have to get a good one to try out.

They don't like hammocks, until they have to go inside a jungle with no flat surfaces to set up a tent.

I have 3 different hammocks, 3 different lengths and widths (including a short narrow lightweight for backpacking). They each have different uses. I am sorta short (5'4') so they all work for me. I do like my double wide 11 foot long one the best. The only person allowed in with me though is the doggie :) Great book to help learn about hammocks is "the Ultimate Hang" by Derek Hanson. I read it cover to cover before I hung my first hammock. Then videos like your channel or "Shug" helped me customize my hammock skills even more. I love my hammocks. Love the doggie! Thanks for the Henry showing :)

Best explanation yet. Keep up the great work, you will prevail! You could sell a hammock to a desert dweller, a banana hammock to Shug. No need for a challenge.

My problems with a Hammock it’s always first night sleep in it!! But then I sleep like a baby

Never forget who showed you the tent hammock!!! I was tent hammocking when you were still a ground dweller!!!

Excellent video as all yours are. I also enjoy setting up my WB Ridge runner and tweaking the tarp! My first hammock was Eno jungle nest. Even after adding a ridgeline, never liked it. This is the best illustrative video on RU-vid. You, Shug and Rob Pelton are the ultimate hammock masters. Salute!

Hammocks Rule!! Good stuff Marine! Thank you sir.

I toss and turn, sleep on my stomach and sides. I sleep warm and comfortable in my hammock. In a tent I wake up cold on the floor off the mattress pad.

I have four hammocks, I love em. Three Dutchware and one Hammock Gear. My Banyan is the most comfortable and it’s only slightly heavier than a gathered end. Cold butt syndrome is definitely an issue. I’ve spent thousands of dollars on down quilts. I pretty much split my time between a hammock and a tent. I have a Tiger Wall and a Duplex.

They are COLD until you spend A LOT on an under quilt. They are also always surrounded by huge clouds of SMUG.

Good video. Where I will camp, there won't usually be two trees from which to hang a hammock.

I like how you “transitioned “ to hammock. Maybe we hammock people should start a movement.

I think the main reason folks dislike an hammock is nothing more then the lack of knowledge about them. Anyone starting to hammock camp needs to do some research. Start by getting a book and learn how to do it right. 1st let me say , I have been hammock camping from the late 1950's. A while back I picked up copy of the Ultimate Hang by Derek Hansen and reading it I learned a lot of things I had no idea about. Yes , you can teach old dogs new things. There are different styles of hammocks for different folks and like buying a pair of boots if you get the wrong ones you will not like them. I have gone from a WW2 Jungle Hammock in the 50's to a Clark Hammock and a lot between them. Especially the ENO traditional hammock , they were and still are some great ones. My go to for quite a while is the Warbonnet Blackbird double bottom. Mosquitoes can't bite threw the double layers.

I love hammocks but didn't get why, even with the perfect hang, my feet would go numb. I get it now, mines 8 and half feet so must be the tightness

I have an ENO double nest and I love it. It's the reason I got into hammocking. I sleep like a baby in it.

Hello sir, New subscriber. Love your tutorials/ beginner series. You mentioned the importance of length and even gave a rule of thumb length. You mentioned the width but no reference values. Will you please explain how much (cms or meters) is primarily to wide but also to short? One other question, will you make a similar video about bug nets? If so what would be great. Best wishes Nazanin

My first hammock is the grand trunk ultralight. Indeed a bit on the shortside (9.5”, 290cm). But works fine as introductory hammock to get to grips with the suspension system, testing my diy whoopiesling srl, and the kids love it (up to the point of brotherly warfare 😂). Will be eyeballing some good deals on a longer hammock :)

What do you think about turning a gathered end hammock into a 4 way, meaning you have to find a tree for each corner. Would it work, or is that style of hammock not durable enough to be used like that? I know it would be bad to have more weight from tree straps, but I'm just interested in the theory and if it could give a flatter lay.

I use a Warbonnet Blackbird Hammock which is amazing, recently I tried the Amok Drammur which is a completely lay flat hammock system and this is by far the most comfortable setup I’ve ever used. Took this on a 6 day 5 night backpacking trip to Yosemite in July

Sleeping in the trees is perfectly normal. Don't know why people are making a hammockery of it.

Wha,ts the min/max distance the trees should be apart. Always enjoy your videos.

I'm in search of a hammock I can sleep in. I've tried, just can't get comfortable enough. My legs cramp. But I'm still searching! I will find one! Or I won't! LOL!

You are right on the money with this one. God bless you brother. John.

I love it but it's not ideal in my area due to lack of suitable trees. The setup time is considerably longer than my tent setup. It creates more bulk in my pack with the added underquilt. It's still the best way to recover for me. It's fun to scout nice trees for future trips too.

At the very end, what is your dog's name again, and what was he catching?

The problem is that at the end of the day, the hammocks that are reccomended are hundreds of dollars. Telling somenone to buy a certain lenght or width just steers them toward hammocks that are between $100.00 and $200.00 US. Then you STILL have to figure out how to lay in it and make it work because you spent all that money. I'd just much rather lay flat, hands down. Hammocks are OK for naps, even a really high end hammock, but not for overnight for me.

I'm sure I'm doing something wrong, but I've found that when I try to get diagonal, the side of the hammock pushes back against my outer foot. It's a little uncomfortable and I find myself just sleeping in a "frog-legged" position (which ain't bad).

Wait a minute!!!!Yer tellin me that people don't like hammocks?lol..... Sry,couldn't help meself.....Hammocks are the best,bout every time I hang someone approaches and asks questions.i carry extras and am glad ta sling one up with full explanation then let them fall in love...

anyone that ever tells me they hate hammocks I know right off the bat they never really used one or used one properly point on

You can’t sleep on your stomach In a hammock, can you?

Prefer not to make myself into a burrito for Bigfoot.

Hammocks are just too complicated and too expensive. People should stick with tents and leave the trees for the rest of us. 😎