I have the continuous ridge line from DutchWare. I absolutely love it. With the soft shackles, it makes centering the tarp very easy. Great presentation.
Just the reverse for me. I can never remember knots; but the Dutch ware titanium things are easy for me to remember. (I wish I was like you - knots are cheaper!)
Dude, I use almost the exact same set up. I utilize a figure 9 from niteeyes instead of the wasp and 550 cord because I get that stuff from the national guard. I fly my tarp in a diamond. Allows for more room under the tarp during rain but if a blower is coming I use the A frame. Great video.
That's pretty cool the ridge line simple and if you have a brain dead moment in a hurry it'll still work no fighting the hitches or anything if your not really dialed in on your knots might be just the ticket for alot of people
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Thanks Dan for the clarification on the ridge line. Great idea very practical. It's also nice so you can fly it little higher to accommodate your height.
I run my tarp under my ridge line. This is important with some tarps where friction/wear could reduce the life of the tarp or mess with the center seam and reduce waterproofing.
I have not really played with Dyneema rope yet but I think I might need to pull my finger out and get some. I really like the soft shackle, that is a cleaver idea.
My husband lol he's always got a tape measure, pen, spudrench, punch and a pocket knife in his pants pocket throughout the day even on his days off bc you never know when you need to measure something lol
Thank you for this video. I have a Hammock Gear 12' Quest that I use Dutchware Stingers and zing it to secure it. I also have a Dutchware continuous ridgeline set up you use, but I always have trouble with the Prussick knots. Your demonstration helped me understand the soft shackle application. I appreciate that.
I really like the detail in effort you put into the video especially explainingexplaining everything in detail and how it works I'm definitely going to pick up one a duchess wasps I have a lot of his titanium gear that's one piece I don't have yet lop
Thankx Dan, always learn /take away something from your vids. A bit hard to see on vid but could you show/explain how to form the figure of 8 on the soft shackle.
In my opinion at 10 x 10 tarp is good for bushcrafting but that's about it. Yes it'll work but like you said you have to do it in a diamond if you're having bad weather. If you have a bigger tarp you can keep it in the same set up and it's not that much heavier. you can get a nice 12 by 12 tarp on Amazon for $47 and it comes with the steaks the guidelines and everything you need.
Great video as always my friend! Been thinking of getting a continuous ridgeline but I just use a figure 9 carabiener and paracord for now. Much love!! -TTO
John Fuller A much lighter set up would be to use the Dynamo ridge line and cut short pieces of that cotton cord about the length of a shoelace and use a hits just to hang them on the line just underneath the edges of the tarp. They need to be under the tarp. When the water runs down the line it’ll hit those knots and run down that cotton cord and drip to the ground.
Ha ha ha! Tape measurer and the Pythagorean theorem to string a tarp... LOL.. Now I'm seeing with all the 550 cord and continuous ridge line turning into a bird's nest similar to a bad fishing trip where your reel get's all knotted up.. he he he.. Now I'll have to lose my mountain house freeze dried 22 oz porter house with salad and sweet potato fries to make room for another 1000 feet of paracord. Yes. Dan.. this is like the one a while back I posted that had your ribs busting with laughter. (using boiled rocks for heat episode). Sorry.. had to go there. Great vid... Not sure why everyone has to get so scientific over stringing a ridge line. But hey.. It is a millennial's word out there today.. What happened to just.. 'Run a line over your hammock, make taught, drape a tarp and stake? Such insanity.. LOL.. But the tape measurer was hilarious. Thanks.
I'm loving that continuous ridgeline! I'm currently using attachments at each end of the tarp. Are the prussick loops and the ridge line the same cordage? I was under the impression the prussicks needed to be a smaller diameter to bite the line (bankline on paracord).
I use something VERY similar but i leave the tarp attached for faster deployment. I use 2 prussic knots so the tarp can move around. Any reason you don't leave the tarp attached?
Great system... I may check out Dutchwear. You may have covered this but... Some of us older guys have to get up often to urinate. which is a pain in the a$$ with a hammock... Any solutions?.... Other than stay home...LOL Oh BTW what season of Alone were you on? Interested in checking it out
@@tiburonimbus A bottle I would wear` at so point. Out the side I would step in for sure.... LOL Guess I will just crawl my lazy ass out and go as usual... LOL
Dutchwear sent me here. Ha. Nice to see your set up. Hard to see in the video, do you run the ridgeline over the tarp or under the tarp? I run mine over to stop water from trying to find a path.
Love the video as always sir great job just one question have you seen corporal corners last video there is a statement I found kinda funny about black coffee
@One Two Three Incorporated that fact that it took over two years to get an answer to this question says a lot about this community... I've stop LARPing since then, but sincerely thank you for the answer to my question.
jim bohannon That’s good to know. I use a continuous ridge line on my hammock as well and that looks a lot more compact and easy to use than what I have now.
Thank you for the detailed footage and explanation of the dutch stuff. It's important to know how to use something before you order it (wasps, worms, fleas, ticks, ants, etc). While Dutch seems like a nice dude and sells some cool stuff, his demonstration videos of his products are pure shit. I hope you're getting some kind of kick back from him.
Hey be nice to Dutch, sure his production quality is lacking and you can usually hear water running in his background, but he’s getting better, his camera man is a lot steadier these days
Love your presentation, its always fun and informative. Now I am going to have to rethink my tarp set up. Thats what good teachers do, make you think.
Very nice setup. I run basically the same set up but of course, I'm running 550 and bankline. Awesome video.
Dutchwear is an excellent PA company and a great innovator. Love his stuff.
I rock a Dutchware Chameleon with Summer and Winter tarps. Fantastic gear. Welcome to the family!
I really like the titanium clips and the soft shackles. Very light and compact. Thank you.
I have the continuous ridge line from DutchWare. I absolutely love it. With the soft shackles, it makes centering the tarp very easy. Great presentation.
Interesting!!! Not saying it’s the best way but saying it is another way!!! Well delivered!!!
I love the soft shackles. Time to get creative with some dyneema 👍🏻🏴
Remembering how to tie knots is easier than remembering how to work little gadgets. I bought something similar, have to bring directions.
Just the reverse for me. I can never remember knots; but the Dutch ware titanium things are easy for me to remember. (I wish I was like you - knots are cheaper!)
Dude, I use almost the exact same set up. I utilize a figure 9 from niteeyes instead of the wasp and 550 cord because I get that stuff from the national guard. I fly my tarp in a diamond. Allows for more room under the tarp during rain but if a blower is coming I use the A frame. Great video.
Lovin’ that wasp💥💥Slick ridge line and sleeping kit🎯🎯
Man, I learn so much watching your Videos! Your a really fun guy to watch, and your a good teacher. Thanks!
That's pretty cool the ridge line simple and if you have a brain dead moment in a hurry it'll still work no fighting the hitches or anything if your not really dialed in on your knots might be just the ticket for alot of people
Dan, I'm "old school", typically using knots and lashes, but those titanium pieces do look interesting!
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Great explainatian of how the wasp works!
Thanks Dan for the clarification on the ridge line. Great idea very practical. It's also nice so you can fly it little higher to accommodate your height.
I run my tarp under my ridge line. This is important with some tarps where friction/wear could reduce the life of the tarp or mess with the center seam and reduce waterproofing.
I like how easy the set up is. Nice!
Slick ridge line set up.
Great video Dan. Thanks for the detailed explanations. I might throw a tape measure into my bag from now on 😄.. good idea!
Good demonstration Dan
Hanging with the coalcracker!
Thanks for the video, good stuff.
FOR SURE 1 OF THE BEST VIDEOS OUT THUS FAR !! THANKS BRO 💨👍☕⛺
I have not really played with Dyneema rope yet but I think I might need to pull my finger out and get some. I really like the soft shackle, that is a cleaver idea.
I use exactly the same apart from the soft shackles which I treated myself to a pair of nama claws 👌
My husband lol he's always got a tape measure, pen, spudrench, punch and a pocket knife in his pants pocket throughout the day even on his days off bc you never know when you need to measure something lol
I’m working my way through all your videos and I’m of the opinion that Dan should be a paid narrator..... wanna team up on a bushcraft documentary?
Thank you for this video. I have a Hammock Gear 12' Quest that I use Dutchware Stingers and zing it to secure it. I also have a Dutchware continuous ridgeline set up you use, but I always have trouble with the Prussick knots. Your demonstration helped me understand the soft shackle application. I appreciate that.
I like those clips and setup, seems easy. Thanks Dan, take care.
Dutchware also has tarp tato, which I use, that works very well. Use them instead of the prussik knot.
Great video and tips.
Nice ridge line! I keep paracord set up for my ridgeline but those buckles on yours are super convenient
I really like the detail in effort you put into the video especially explainingexplaining everything in detail and how it works I'm definitely going to pick up one a duchess wasps I have a lot of his titanium gear that's one piece I don't have yet lop
I like your tarp I need one! I like the tie outs.
Very cool 😎
Nice setup really like it thanks
Dan, Cool setup with continuous ridge line. You might see an order coming from Ireland for one. Stay cool and stay in the woods.
As always. Great info
Always informative. 👍
You need to come to one of our hangs here in PA and NJ. I think you'll enjoy it. A nice mix of people including some buchcraft folks.
Great video thanks.
Thankx Dan, always learn /take away something from your vids.
A bit hard to see on vid but could you show/explain how to form the figure of 8 on the soft shackle.
I have two of the Dutch ridgelines.
MAXCOBRALAZERFACE bless your soul
In my opinion at 10 x 10 tarp is good for bushcrafting but that's about it. Yes it'll work but like you said you have to do it in a diamond if you're having bad weather. If you have a bigger tarp you can keep it in the same set up and it's not that much heavier. you can get a nice 12 by 12 tarp on Amazon for $47 and it comes with the steaks the guidelines and everything you need.
Very informative fella .Thank you very much !!
Ok not have to look into the titanium clampy things..... Thanks for sharing
Great video as always my friend! Been thinking of getting a continuous ridgeline but I just use a figure 9 carabiener and paracord for now. Much love!! -TTO
Fantastic...now teach us how to make a soft shackle with bank line.
I have seen paracord soft shackles...the vid has made me want to make them now that I have a reason
I use heavy cotton cord on ridge line to catch water coming down an let it drip well away from tarp an hammock.
John Fuller A much lighter set up would be to use the Dynamo ridge line and cut short pieces of that cotton cord about the length of a shoelace and use a hits just to hang them on the line just underneath the edges of the tarp. They need to be under the tarp. When the water runs down the line it’ll hit those knots and run down that cotton cord and drip to the ground.
Good info! Thanks!!
Soft shackle how to vid...time for that Dan.
Paracord ridgeline? The horror, the horror! LOL. You chose wisely going with dyneema...no stretch.
Hey, Corporals Corner is telling stories about you. Lol.
I like the soft shackle idea but the wasp thing seems more complicated than a trucker hitch. great vid though.
I'm loving it 🧐 🧶
Wow! Looks like a mc gyver solution! I would really want a set Up like youres❣️ Love youre videos! Sorry, Swenglish...
If this was a mcgyver setup there would be paper clips and a bar of soap and it would explode by voice command
Ha ha ha! Tape measurer and the Pythagorean theorem to string a tarp... LOL.. Now I'm seeing with all the 550 cord and continuous ridge line turning into a bird's nest similar to a bad fishing trip where your reel get's all knotted up.. he he he.. Now I'll have to lose my mountain house freeze dried 22 oz porter house with salad and sweet potato fries to make room for another 1000 feet of paracord. Yes. Dan.. this is like the one a while back I posted that had your ribs busting with laughter. (using boiled rocks for heat episode). Sorry.. had to go there. Great vid... Not sure why everyone has to get so scientific over stringing a ridge line. But hey.. It is a millennial's word out there today.. What happened to just.. 'Run a line over your hammock, make taught, drape a tarp and stake? Such insanity.. LOL.. But the tape measurer was hilarious. Thanks.
So where's the Coalcracker emergency shelter tarp that you teased us about back in NOVEMBER ??
Did you hear what Corporal Kelly said about you at the end of his last video? He says that he likes his coffee black like your men... shots fired.
I doubt Dan has the same backtalking skills or wants to go head to head with Corporal's Corner over eating problems. But will be fun to see lol.
@@sgbradley yeah every video should be labeled cooking with corporal
All in good fun...I think!
Nice Tarp, good design of ridgeline & "wasp" hardware. Trying to justify the cost .... survival ?
have you tried a Gear sling (mini hammock for your backpack and gear) hangs under your hammock.
Coalcracker
Could you show how to do the soft shackle thing with figure 8 please?
I'm loving that continuous ridgeline! I'm currently using attachments at each end of the tarp. Are the prussick loops and the ridge line the same cordage? I was under the impression the prussicks needed to be a smaller diameter to bite the line (bankline on paracord).
Hi
Can you show us how to do a soft shackle in a next video
thanks
Great vid .. anything vids on making that prussic knot with the ball end ..which you put thru the d ring?
Thanks!
Do you find that a dyneema Prusik slides on the dyneema line?
Have you ever had any trouble with rain while having the line run under the tarp?
How long are your soft shackles ?
Do you have a link to making the soft shackle?
What's the breaking strength of the ridge line cordage, along with those titanium pieces ???
Was going to ask the same question
What size ridge line is that? Diameter, I mean. Is that strictly from Dutchwear?
I use something VERY similar but i leave the tarp attached for faster deployment. I use 2 prussic knots so the tarp can move around. Any reason you don't leave the tarp attached?
Much prefer just using ridge line knots as in Paul Kirtley's demo vid. Less to fail / lose, more adaptable uses (redundancy). Stood me well for years.
THOSE TAKE WAY LONGER
so, is there a problem with using #36 bank line ?
Great system... I may check out Dutchwear. You may have covered this but... Some of us older guys have to get up often to urinate. which is a pain in the a$$ with a hammock... Any solutions?.... Other than stay home...LOL Oh BTW what season of Alone were you on? Interested in checking it out
Pee in a bottle, or roll over and aim out of the side of the hammock.
@@tiburonimbus A bottle I would wear` at so point. Out the side I would step in for sure.... LOL Guess I will just crawl my lazy ass out and go as usual... LOL
the tarp has to be good he said its a dutch tarp I am good I am dutch too
Dutchwear sent me here. Ha. Nice to see your set up. Hard to see in the video, do you run the ridgeline over the tarp or under the tarp? I run mine over to stop water from trying to find a path.
I can't seem to download your website. is it online? Any suggestions?
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Love the video as always sir great job just one question have you seen corporal corners last video there is a statement I found kinda funny about black coffee
I saw that... And found it HILARIOUS!!! I do enjoy BOTH of these guys...
i have a sewing tape measure in my pack
What's the test weight of that ridge line? Because the test weight of Paracord is enough to protect against potential Widowmakers.
@One Two Three Incorporated that fact that it took over two years to get an answer to this question says a lot about this community... I've stop LARPing since then, but sincerely thank you for the answer to my question.
So.. is there such a thing as a non-continuous ridge line? :]
How does that tensioner do in windy conditions? I think I really want that now.
It works great in the wind. Once you get the tarp all set the way you want it and it's all tensioned, it ain't going anywhere.
jim bohannon That’s good to know. I use a continuous ridge line on my hammock as well and that looks a lot more compact and easy to use than what I have now.
You said the tarp was 10x10. You have a 10 foot tarp with an 11 foot hammock?
Dan, did you hear the joke Shawn from "Cooking with Corporal Kelly" made about you on his last video? 😂 Whats that all about?
curtisgreen110683 I knew someone would say something lmao
Ridgelines like that with cold wet fingers are not fun. Just stick with paracord.
Thank you for the detailed footage and explanation of the dutch stuff. It's important to know how to use something before you order it (wasps, worms, fleas, ticks, ants, etc). While Dutch seems like a nice dude and sells some cool stuff, his demonstration videos of his products are pure shit. I hope you're getting some kind of kick back from him.
Hey be nice to Dutch, sure his production quality is lacking and you can usually hear water running in his background, but he’s getting better, his camera man is a lot steadier these days