:: Gear List for this Adventure :: After receiving countless messages from viewers about supporting the channel through Amazon, I have begun using Amazon Affiliate links in the Adventure Videos and if you choose to purchase one of these products via these links I will receive a small commission which will help fund future honest reviews and adventures. The channel remains as it always was, 100% Agenda Free with no sponsored videos, no paid reviews, and I don't care if you purchase these products or not; you won't find affiliate links in review videos only in adventures. I'm going to do my best to put gear lists into all of my videos since everyone is asking for them all the time. For this trip, here are the big items that I used. Gear List : Camera Gear : Sony A7S III : amzn.to/3eZM7zb Sony 35mm 1.8 Lens : amzn.to/3BFs8iZ SIRUI Carbon Fiber Travel 5C : amzn.to/3BEahZX Luke's Clothing : Propper Summerweight Tactical Shorts : amzn.to/34cp26p Old Navy Active T-shirt : oldnavy.com Arcteryx Conveyor Belt : amzn.to/3i3CRfb Oakley Men's Gradient Flak Jacket 03-881 Black Wrap Sunglasses : amzn.to/3yGy6Pk Patagonia Men's Micro D Full Zip Sweater : www.patagonia.com/product/mens-micro-d-fleece-jacket/26171.html Outdoor Research Rain Jacket : amzn.to/3wgQLPm Snugpak Rain Pants : amzn.to/3hBACQG Gear : OneTigris Compound Hammock : amzn.to/2WozgAc OneTigris Hideout Underquilt : amzn.to/3zBZayz OneTigris Bulwark Rain Fly : amzn.to/3y684UV Go Outfitters Landing Pad : amzn.to/3iP9wV5 SnugPak Hammock Quilt : amzn.to/3BLrAbc 550 Cord : amzn.to/3ujrtia Decathlon Trek 100 Symbium 70L+10 Backpack : Gregory Kalmia 60L Backpack : Go Outfitters Go Camping Hammock 2.0 : amzn.to/2TCb3p3 Go Outfitters Apex Tarp : amzn.to/2TE63QM Go Outfitters Hammock Suspension System with Cinch Buckles : amzn.to/2TzyL58 Helikon-Tex Swagman Roll : amzn.to/3iPaMHN Hennessy Reflective Pad : Enlightened Equipment Convert Quilt : Tasmanian Tiger Modular Pouch Kit : amzn.to/3grXq4m Tasmanian Tiger Mesh Pouch Kit : amzn.to/35qSqXc Bottles and Cooking : Nalgene Wide Mouth Bottle : amzn.to/34aKhpv Soto Windmaster Stove : amzn.to/3q0bDIQ Toaks 750ML Pot with Bail Handle : amzn.to/3ywOpOw BITTY BIG Q Titanium 450ml Cup : amzn.to/3e9ZpbY Toaks Long handle Spoons : amzn.to/3vcItrL OneTigris Folding Chair : amzn.to/3yr40Po Power and Lighting : Nite Ize Lantern : amzn.to/3fCFbHN Fenix HM65R-T Headlamp : amzn.to/2QEatFF NiteCore Power Bank : amzn.to/3B4hiD0 Misc Gear : Kershaw Cryo II Folding Knife : amzn.to/2Sej6aD Spyderco Delica 4 Knife : amzn.to/3iMNuCx Bahco Hand Saw : amzn.to/3r3D8BO Varusteleka Terävä Jääkäripuukko 110 with leather sheath : www.varusteleka.com/en/search/search?q=Skrama%20knife
Oh my God! Lol!!!!!!! Love it Luke what a blooper at 4:04 on the video with Suzy there so many components to a HANGING! LOL!!!!!!!! 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣 LMAO!!!!!
And the way she said there are so many components to a hanging! She said with such a serious look on face. Do not make her mad Luke you will be camping out permanently Lol!! Whatever she says goes Luke she is the boss! Lol!!!!
I completely agree with the both of you on living life the best you can every day. I “died” four times eleven years ago. I was an extremely high speed, low drag individual. And was prepping to go work in Afghanistan on a provincial reconstruction team. Then, out of the blue, I went into a series of grand mal seizures and the world literally faded to black. I came out of a three week coma to discover I had a brain tumor. Life has been different since those surgeries and radiation, but I always tell people to live in the moment and seize the day. So I say Carpe Diem y’all and cheers.🤙
I switched from tent to almost exclusively hammocks about 2 years ago. I just sleep so much better in the hammock, I don't mind a little weight penalty. It's not much though, my budget setup is around 4lbs for hammock, net, tarp, stakes/lines etc. My last tent for backpacking was around 3 1/2lbs. Yes I know there's way lighter setups out there for both too. I'm not really an "ultralight" kinda guy, but I am weight conscious. I'm at about a 12lb base weight and I'm pretty happy with that.
I hammock camped on 900 miles of the AT. It is bulkier. Can be heavier. I stayed dry every night and it rained often. Most of the tent hikers got wet often. They are colder.
Why do I watch this channel? Because it is a joy to watch a couple that has raised 2 kiddos have so much respect and love for each other. It is beautiful. Luke and Susie God Bless your marriage and the respect you have for each other. Favorite line in the video, Lukes coffee downgrade comment and Susie's "So I am a downgrade?" Priceless. We all need a Susie in our lives, but with 7+billion people, there is only one and Luke won the lottery. Love these adventure videos.
If it were not for your gear reviews, I would be lost on what to by. It takes all the trial and error problems out of the equations. Being a retired veteran, you are a very valuable resource. Thanks for all you share with the community.
Once again a great episode. Yesterday, during a hike, I stopped for coffee and sat on the ground, with a small aircushion underneath me as the ground was wet and humid. That'n nothing for me anymore, being almost 63, still fit though, but a chair would have been heaven. Also Susie mentioned how time flies by, life is short. These past weeks I've been thinking about stopping with work, retire and enjoy the good things while I still can. Hammocks are not for me as I have back issues. Love your channel Luke, you pull people in your adventures, I love your positive energy, your happiness and I also learned quite some stuff 🙂
I recently got this same hammock system, I removed all of the cheap bumpy glow in the dark cord made in China, I removed the tree straps, and the carabiners. once I striped it all down, I used zing it as a ridge line, and for the two tie outs on the hammock, i got thinner accessory webbing from my local climbing store, and use that as the tre straps, i made two continuous loops made from amsteel, at each end of the hammock, I attach the hammock to the straps with the becket hitch, I dropped a whole lot a unneeded weight once I slimed it down and used quality coradage, heck the two end cords on the hammock were massive unnecessary weight,
Hammocks for me are far faster to setup, also the tarp taken down last gives you an area that's dry to pack up under. I use an underblanket and hammock blanket, no issues down to 5 degrees to 10 degrees c.
Yeah, OneTigris underquilt and an old down mummy bag unzipped and used as a blanket here. If you expect to be going colder, consider a Thermarest or similar pad for an extra layer of insulation on the bottom. Oh, and absolutely get a double hammock. Single is fine for one person, but it's not big enough for cold sleeping. After the 4th time you have to pick up your covers in the middle of the night because you moved you'll appreciate spending $5-10 more for the bigger one.
I moved to a hammock system a few years ago and never looked back. Hammocks can be set up in places you wouldn't even consider with a tent such as on an incline or over rough ground. Hammocks are more packable with no poles to deal with. It's just a different experience than tent camping. Both have their advantages and disadvantages.
Thank you for doing this with Susie. My wife and I are getting our gear together to hammock camp and she really enjoyed watching this video of you two doing this together.
It's great to see two people in love, sharing the love with all of us, you compliment one another so well. Great content too, must admit I really enjoy hammock camping the most, beats a tent any day of the week!
To each their own. I can put up my Dutchware Chameleon in about 10 minutes, using Dutch's clips and beetle buckles and have pressure free sleeping! Thanks for sharing guys.
With my Hennessy + snake skins, setup usually takes around 5 minutes; it's an awesome system for sure. With this trip and gear, everything had to be setup fresh, no lines attached to anything which is why so much time was needed. - Luke
@@TheOutdoorGearReview Makes sense. The skins are definitely a plus. It was kind of funny that you both stated you didn't prefer a hammock, but slept great ;)
I'm right there with ya! With my Dutchware Chameleon, silpoly tarp, ringworms, tato tarp connectors, and accompanying snakeskins, I'm up in about 5 - 10 mins everytime.
I love the fact you bought the material to cover your bag. A simple trash bag will work with a small hank of paracord and a stick to hang your bag so it’s off the ground. I love your channel and all your videos though. I’m a hammock camper for life. Easier on my back then the ground or blow up pad. I’m also a bigger guy so packing the hammock, under and top quilt is not that bad for me but I get the benefits of a tent. Keep on making the videos brother and I’ll keep watching them. STRENGTH AND HONOR.
After years of tent camping, I have found the exact opposite with hammocks. I find my hammock system easier to set up and I can set it up in more types of terrain. To each his own, but I will never go back to a tent. Everyone has a different idea of what works for them. Always enjoy your videos guys. Keep up the good work.
Great video! Hammock all the way for me as I am in my late 50's and cannot sleep on the ground anymore. My empty pack hangs on my hammock suspension to keep it off the ground. For me the weight penalty is worth it. Keep the great video content coming.
Wow nice to hear a little background about your family and your kids life. You can tell your the type of parents your kids tell their freinds and co workers about.
People tend to prefer tent over hammocks because is easier to set but when there is heavy downpour of rain those inside tents are rapidly screwed up with their duvets wet to mention just a few. Meanwhile with hammocks is totally a different ball game. Personally when I go camping i normally use a double tarp system to make sure I stay dry and a times I'm even praying for the rain to fall because of feeling someone's gets beeing cocoon-like inside an hammock hearing the sound of the rain on my tarps and at times water flowing under you is probably one of the best feelings in the world and worthy to experience ounce in a life time. ✌️
It is 97 or 98 here in Alabama today. It will be cooler in mid to high 80's next week. What a beautiful camp site this is. Have been waiting for an overnight camping video for months now. The last two months have been reviews of camping equipment. I check every day, several times a day for a new video from Luke. So glad this overnight camping video was uploaded today. My favorite of your videos are snow or rain. Yay! Thank you.
I have a Hennessy and can set it up in 5min with the snake skins. Nice thing is the tarp is already on so it stays dry even if you have to step up in the rain. I have never used an under quilt. I typically just use a survival blanket from wilderness innovations.
Cracked me up up to hear Luke repeat surprised comments with the constantly changing rain/mist/clouds sequence of wet weather. Finally Susie says when I was about to burst , with how weather always changes in the mountains! Even with no rain at all, you only need one low cloud to park overhead at over 5500 ' to be soaked with dew in the AM! Thankfully, you guys had no wild, driving wind. Great vid!
Your videos remind me why I wanna start going camping again, something nice about just sitting in the woods either alone or with people you care about.
I don't agree. I can get the same weight hammock and tent camping. Also, I can set my hammock system up in about 5 minutes. The only way I go lighter is when I build a simple shelter on site. Great video though.
I agree, likewise. my Hummingbird Hammock is doublewide 11oz. If you buy cheap hammocks, they are heavy. What does an ultralight tent cost? Spend the same on a hammock system and set it up more than "once a year" and you're up in 5-10 min
I exclusively hammock camp bc I have a bad spine. If I sleep on the ground (or floor on the apartment) I need an air mattress AND memory foam topper to just get comfortable. So watching you and a couple other YT people have helped me figure out some tarp configurations.
I don’t know what pads y’all use. And don’t know off hand what pads he sells at the moment wilderness innovation. I have a 3/4 length pad it goes from my head to at my knees I put in mine. It’s a 3” thick open cell foam pad that rolls up in compression straps. It’s like sleeping on a cloud in the hammock. He used to have 3/4 length full length and different width and 2 or 3” thick choices. The 2” Ofcourse packs down slightly smaller in diameter. I just strap to the outside of the pack. With back pains in general it’s been amazing and worth the carry for me. I’ve ditched off other pads since
@@AquaTech225 I don't use a pad in my hammock. I don't have issues in my hammock only ground sleeping. I don't know about the other person. Thanks for the recommendation, though.
I don't mind the set up for hammocks, its so comfortable to sleep in, i have back issues, id take a hammock any day, honestly i think this is a bit of an exaggeration, also i like the breeze under me when its hot out, hammocks are able to keep so much cooler
This is good. I love hammocks, growing up in Brasil I didn’t have a crib, I had a hammock instead. Sleeping in a hammock is super comfortable for me. Great video as always Luke!
@@StevenMeyerJr right? Once you find a good spot you out! My wife loved sleeping in a hammocks when we were in Rio. Fun fact, my grandma used to make hammocks 🥲
@@brazilianchief-josethecuer6869 Any tips for those who feel discomfort in the knees? I can't really lay as flat as I would like and my feet are always above my pelvis and the straight knees kind of sucks...
@@somevids4187 well it depends on the size of your hammock. I don’t normally sleep on my hammock with my feet at 12 and head 6 o’clock I lay in it on a diagonal more like feet at 10 and head at 4. The first position I mentioned is not very comfy even for me. Does it make sense?
@@brazilianchief-josethecuer6869 Sure, I do the same, go as much as I can diagonally, but the knees are still straight and feet a bit up. Maybe it's just the way it is and I need something under my legs.
I'm 56 and love having a chair on hikes. We use the REI flexlite chair. It's a little heavier than the helinox but we like them and they are reasonably priced.
Thank You Luke and Suzie ! For what ever reason , I haven’t watched one of your videos in a while . It’s all been hype about everything that has been going on and such . This just reminds me to get out in the woods and stop Worrying about everything else for a bit .
I agree with Suzie. The only advantage I can see with a hammock is having the tarp over you while you pack up if raining. I normally have a tarp anyways, and can put it over the front of tent if raining so I have a dry place to get in and out, and a final dry place to pack up. Plus I cant sleep all bent up like a banana! Then, uff cuss, there is that random bear that bumps into it at nite... OOohhh a BURRITO!! Good show! God Bless, Jerry N.
I find that my hammock is fast to set up. I keep the hammock, quilt, under quilt , and insect net all together in a dry bag. Fit the tree straps, clip in, and deploy. It’s set up in seconds. Tarp is similar. String the ridge line, peg out the tarp guys. I have the whole thing set up in a couple of minutes.
Hi Susie, sorry if I didn't spell your name correct. I just got on board coupl about ? Two-three weeks on the comment I read comment on you. Nice to finally see mr.luke other half. I can only imagine your knowledge in camping. I think it's Awsome, LOVE and GOD BLESS You Both Your Family. 💙⚘💜⚘🤗
I’m not sure how long I have been following you, possibly since I was so terribly sick in 2017(but it feels like a bit longer), but I honestly didn’t realise you’ve been doing this channel for so long. I also was surprised when your lovely wife was telling us about your kids 😳😳😳… honestly? I thought you guys were in ether your really late 20’s or very early 30’s! You both look and come across as too young to have adult kids! So the outdoor lifestyle suits you both very well 😁 I love watching your gear reviews - they’ve enlightened me on some amazing products that I wouldn’t otherwise have known about so cheers. But I really do enjoy watching you both together - you light up around each other. It’s really lovely and wholesome to witness. Thank you for providing unbiased reviews too. Very much appreciated. 🇦🇺🇦🇺
I used to hammock camp a lot when I was younger with scouts in the north of England, usually with temperatures around 6 °c at night and never once used an under quilt. I always used a sleeping pad and a down sleeping bag with it and was always plenty warm enough so in just wondered if the under quilt is really necessary? We also once found a ladder in the woods and made hammock bunk beds that were so hight we had to find logs to get in to them 😂 it was an amazing invention at 12 yes old though.
I can only agree on the "Real Turmat" Meals, they are awesome. Tried dozens different brands, and yes, the RT ones cost more than the most others, but the taste and the ingredients make up for it. I love them, great taste, lightweight and vacuum packed. I buy them in packs of 5 different dishes and take them with me on my bike tours. They also have great chocolate and nut bars.
I've been hammock camping for many years now and can say without a doubt I sleep much better in a hammock than in a tent. My tent system and hammock system are just about equal in weight at around 6 pounds. Granted there are lighter tents to be had, but I don't own them and at this point can't justify the expense because the places I camp I rarely have ground level enough to even use a tent. I can set my current hammock system up as quickly as I can my tent, maybe even quicker depending on many rocks, roots, and sticks need to be cleared from the tent site, but I've had a lot of experience setting up my hammock and have got my system set up down pat at this point. I use a light weight square tarp pitched over my hammock in a diamond configuration that only requires 2 stakes to set up and zero guy lines to trip over. This time of year I carry a light weight under quilt and a Snugpak jungle bag that I unzip but leave a foot box so it's more like an over quilt and I do not need a pillow to sleep comfortably as I would sleeping on the ground so that's one less thing I need to pack. This set up keeps me comfortable down to about 45 degrees. My hammock is a DD that has a double waterproof bottom with sleeping pad pocket that can be used as a ground bivvy, has an integral bug net, and I believe it can even be set up like a bridge hammock for a flatter lay If one prefers. I have not tried setting it up as a bridge hammock yet. it's rare in my camping areas that I cannot find trees to hang from so my hammock system is far better than my tent system is. Six of one and half dozen of the other I guess. To each their own. Personally, I don't think you have found the right hammock system for you yet, but once you have and have dialed it in for your needs and expectations I think you will find it is just as easy as tent camping and a better nights sleep. ;-)
I've just come back from a local overnight stealth camp with my son in a local forest here in the UK, right next to a forner USAF airbase too which is super cool. Set up DD hammock and a British army MTP Basha, he slept next to my setup in a wild country zepheros 2 tent, had that tent for approximately 5 years now and used it everywhere, cheap, easy to put up and never let me down.
Getting use to hammock setup does take a few times and also is a bit finicky. Not too mention get pricey for light weight gear, but when you can set up one side in porch mode and relax under the tarp it is awesome. I take my boys camping and have a rig that lets them string up to the same two trees in different hammocks under the same tarp with a spreader bar. It’s great for them to have their own space but keep each other company. I like watching the reviews for tents you do but never really plan to sleep in one again. Good to see you in a hammock!
I usually can pop up a hammock faster than my tents. On the plus side, if it is raining, the tarp goes up first, then the hammock and my gear stays dry. Super fast to pack up to. I guess YMMV. With a top and under quilt, I have slept comfortably down to 28 degrees F, no reflector needed. Plus I don’t have to inflate a sleeping pad. I use an under hammock gear sling to keep my gear dry and off the ground. Effectively a hammock for my gear. Super light and efficient. Plus I can lean from my hammock to grab what I need out of it.
Hiya, I've got the same OneTigris under quilt, makes all the difference while sleeping. I do have to agree though that the overall kit is heavier than a tent set up but not having to be on my knees in a tent really helps ;)
Most who doesn’t hammock weekly will take 3 straight nights in a hammock to begin to sleep well. Tent and pad will require the same to those not camping weekly. I’ve heard bicycle tourists, through hikers, etc. state the same/similar. You tent camp all the time so your used to it. The rigging, well, most like to mess with gear. It becomes second nature. Some make it super simple, some lightweight, others take lots of options. And some hate it. Totally get it.
I'm divided between the two when it comes to Hammock Camping or using a tent. There are pluses and minuses for both. But for comfort, if you're getting older such as I am I prefer the hammock. Of course there is going to be a big discussion over this. It's like buying a car or truck from certain manufacturers. Really it's a matter of preference. In the end, we both get to enjoy nature in a way that is most pleasing to us.
This summer I have used the tent twice. All other times (15 or so) I used the hammock. It's about the same time to set them up but the big advantage with the hammock is that you sleep soo much better. Finding two trees is never a problem, finding a flat nice spot for the tent can be troublesome. Once you have configured your gear you don't have to spend any time with adjustments. Hammock every time for me!
Finding two trees is never a problem, provided you go where there are trees. When you are alpining you are above the treeline. When you are in the desert, trees can be few and far between.
My first ever hammock was made from a piece of truck camouflage net. The tarp was British army 58 pattern poncho with a British army 58 pattern sleeping bag. This was in 1975 while on exercise.
I bought two Grand Trunk hammocks a couple years ago . Also bought two nice diamond tarps to go with them. Have yet to go camping with them. My wife likes the tent cots we own.
.. and the reason I use a hammock is because it is less weight to carry and quicker to set up. It really does depend on which tent you compare to which hammock. Personally I have never needed an under quilt if I use a pad in the hammock. I use the same sleeping bag in either case, but as a quilt. And if you have a hammock there is no need to bring a chair. You seem to carry a tarp or several tarps with you even when you have a tent. I carry one tarp to go over the hammock and a small tarp or poncho if I need a wind block. Always great to hear your opinion though, but I typically sleep way better in the tarp than I do on the ground. And lastly, my hammock turns into a ground nest when there are no suitable trees. Keep up the great work. Love seeing you both on adventures together.
You don't need an underquilt. A decent sleeping bag and a thermarest under you (or even a yoga mat) works fine. If it's windy you can sling a line and hang a wool blanket over the hammock to keep the wind out under the tarp. Hammocks are a lot less hassle than a tent. Different strokes for different folks though. :)
I can set tarp and hammock up in ten minutes, but it takes practice at home. I sleep in the garden as well as in my music studio, in a hammock. They give me the best sleep ever. I do use my house bed too though he he.p.s. I live in the UK, it's always cool and damp here
I sleep super hot so even in near freezing temps I don't have to worry about an underquilt. I could cut some weight by using something synthetic, but my preferred insulation, summer or winter, is solely of a wool blanket. Between just over, just under, wrapped up, or still in the backpack, I'm good for anything above freezing. I do agree that tents are faster and lighter, but I get much better sleep in a hammock plus it's usually easier for me to find a spot for hammock than a tent if I'm outside of a campground.
I enjoyed this episode. I've never camped with a hammock and this gave me pros and cons as well as products. I'm interested in giving it a try! Thank you!
First, you two are adorable together! Well-filmed as always. What follows is a little lengthy, so don’t bother if you’re busy. I’m a little surprised that you find the hammock (and tarp) heavier than a tent; I’ve found them about the same. As long as I have a foam pad or a ¾ inflatable pad, I better or equal the weight of a similar pad in a tent. I don’t use my under quilt until temps drop into the low thirties at night, and I’m a skinny old man (almost 68) who doesn’t produce much of my own heat. Toe warmers are almost essential, because they weigh almost nothing, and warm your feet if you only have a 3/4 length pad. Tarps are about the same weight as a tent; less if you need a groundcloth with your tent. The Helios hanging system from ENO would save you four or five ounces over your multi-loop strap system. With my underquilt, I’ve been comfortable at 18F, even with an open, 7x10 Aquaquest tarp; I recently purchased a Onewind that will allow me to close the head and foot, and I should get at least a ten degree benefit from it. I was out last week when temps dropped to 40, and I was comfortable in my summer bag and no underquilt; the week before it was a tad warmer, but rained all night, and I was comfortable with the summer-weight bag. Our local state forest (western PA) is about 90% glacial moraine; it looks like leaves, but it is thousands of years of leaves covering the rocks. I choose the hammock because I don’t have to find a flat spot (rare in our closest state forest) or a rock-free spot (even rarer!). Finding rocks to build a firepit is never more than a 20-foot walk, if that; they are ubiquitous here. I think the terrain plays a large role in the preference of tarp or tent. My son-in-law and I set up our two hammocks and tarps in well under 20 minutes; closer to 15 or less. We just set them far enough apart (or at 90-degree angles) that we don’t entangle ourselves in each other’s guidelines. We both tie bowline knots on one end of our ridgeline (before hiking in), through which we pass a loop of the paracord and put a stick in it; then tie a trucker’s hitch on the other end; ridgeline is up in about 45 seconds, then we just put in four stakes for the corners. Susie is right about the guidelines; I’ve switched to the reflective ones, which are so much easier to see at night. When I used black bankline, I tripped over them often during the DAY! We totally agree about Susie’s coffee, and about the chairs (I pull mine under the tarp when I get in the hammock, and everything stays dry in the chair, off the ground, without the extra bag; saves weight). It’s always dark in the woods; I have a headlamp that I rarely use (on the red setting), and use only a UCO candle lantern for illumination, because my pupils dilate after the first thirty minutes of dusk/darkness, and I can see fine with just the candle lantern, and can see much more around me through the evening that way. Thank you for an entertaining and informative video; be safe, and enjoy the forest.
I just got back from a similar camp out with the OneTigris Kompound Hammock, in my case I used the Bushmen Travel Thermo 2x3 tarp and no underquilt. Night temp wasen´t that low but it was chilly, it was my first time sleeping in a hammock. I did bring my Snugpack Ionosphere tent just in case, were I sleeped the second night with the Snugpack jungle sleeping bag, you can say I was testing gear out. The second night it rained from midnight to circa 10am and both set-ups worked great. I agree with both of you, the older you get, the more you appreciate QoF gear like a chair! I brought one with me of which you did a review on (Sportneer) some time ago. Everything performed very well, and it all fitted in my new Direct Action Dragon Egg Enlarged backpack (30L). The wild and testing out new gear is all part of the fun! I suggest the Esbit coffee machine, it´s great for coffee lover´s. Thanks Luke and Sue, great channel and you´re reviews help alot! Cheers from Spain, were the rain is the same 🏕 😊
Adapt, overcome and conquer. Still waiting to do my first hammock camping adventure. A year and a half ago I was in a accident where I broke my neck. I was a quadriplegic for awhile according to the doctor. I'm working out of a wheelchair a doing a little walking for about 5 to ten feet, and back to the wheelchair so clumsy here doesn't faceplant. Once my balance, or lack thereof, is worked out then I'm headed to hammock camp or at least try. I used to tent camp but I can no longer get into a tent, and getting out...well let's just say; got a crane 😁? Good vid you two, stay safe and have fun!
:: Gear List for this Adventure ::
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I'm going to do my best to put gear lists into all of my videos since everyone is asking for them all the time.
For this trip, here are the big items that I used.
Gear List :
Camera Gear :
Sony A7S III : amzn.to/3eZM7zb
Sony 35mm 1.8 Lens : amzn.to/3BFs8iZ
SIRUI Carbon Fiber Travel 5C : amzn.to/3BEahZX
Luke's Clothing :
Propper Summerweight Tactical Shorts : amzn.to/34cp26p
Old Navy Active T-shirt : oldnavy.com
Arcteryx Conveyor Belt : amzn.to/3i3CRfb
Oakley Men's Gradient Flak Jacket 03-881 Black Wrap Sunglasses : amzn.to/3yGy6Pk
Patagonia Men's Micro D Full Zip Sweater : www.patagonia.com/product/mens-micro-d-fleece-jacket/26171.html
Outdoor Research Rain Jacket : amzn.to/3wgQLPm
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That's awesome! The best camping channel ever!
Oh my God! Lol!!!!!!! Love it Luke what a blooper at 4:04 on the video with Suzy there so many components to a HANGING! LOL!!!!!!!! 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣 LMAO!!!!!
And the way she said there are so many components to a hanging! She said with such a serious look on face. Do not make her mad Luke you will be camping out permanently Lol!! Whatever she says goes Luke she is the boss! Lol!!!!
My advise Luke is just say honey whatever you say dear. That is the best response. Lol!
Black Balsam area?
I completely agree with the both of you on living life the best you can every day. I “died” four times eleven years ago. I was an extremely high speed, low drag individual. And was prepping to go work in Afghanistan on a provincial reconstruction team. Then, out of the blue, I went into a series of grand mal seizures and the world literally faded to black. I came out of a three week coma to discover I had a brain tumor. Life has been different since those surgeries and radiation, but I always tell people to live in the moment and seize the day. So I say Carpe Diem y’all and cheers.🤙
I switched from tent to almost exclusively hammocks about 2 years ago. I just sleep so much better in the hammock, I don't mind a little weight penalty. It's not much though, my budget setup is around 4lbs for hammock, net, tarp, stakes/lines etc. My last tent for backpacking was around 3 1/2lbs.
Yes I know there's way lighter setups out there for both too. I'm not really an "ultralight" kinda guy, but I am weight conscious. I'm at about a 12lb base weight and I'm pretty happy with that.
As you get older the ground gets harder and a hammock is like sleeping on a cloud.
And as you accumulate more and more birthdays, it is a lot harder to get down on your hands and knees to crawl in and out of your tent.
@@retiredump7038 and as you get older you have to face the constant fear of inevitable death that terrifies many humans to the brink of anxiety.
@@gagehoward6997 you seem cheery
I hammock camped on 900 miles of the AT. It is bulkier. Can be heavier. I stayed dry every night and it rained often. Most of the tent hikers got wet often. They are colder.
The best with hammocking is all the odd locations I can hang. On rocky terrain, slopes or between vehicles on missions.
and that perfect same sleep every time :)
Why do I watch this channel? Because it is a joy to watch a couple that has raised 2 kiddos have so much respect and love for each other. It is beautiful. Luke and Susie God Bless your marriage and the respect you have for each other. Favorite line in the video, Lukes coffee downgrade comment and Susie's "So I am a downgrade?" Priceless. We all need a Susie in our lives, but with 7+billion people, there is only one and Luke won the lottery. Love these adventure videos.
Luke put his life on the line there for a moment.
If it were not for your gear reviews, I would be lost on what to by. It takes all the trial and error problems out of the equations. Being a retired veteran, you are a very valuable resource. Thanks for all you share with the community.
Once again a great episode. Yesterday, during a hike, I stopped for coffee and sat on the ground, with a small aircushion underneath me as the ground was wet and humid. That'n nothing for me anymore, being almost 63, still fit though, but a chair would have been heaven. Also Susie mentioned how time flies by, life is short. These past weeks I've been thinking about stopping with work, retire and enjoy the good things while I still can.
Hammocks are not for me as I have back issues.
Love your channel Luke, you pull people in your adventures, I love your positive energy, your happiness and I also learned quite some stuff 🙂
Susie has come along way with talking to the camera! She’s doing awesome joining you!
I recently got this same hammock system, I removed all of the cheap bumpy glow in the dark cord made in China, I removed the tree straps, and the carabiners. once I striped it all down, I used zing it as a ridge line, and for the two tie outs on the hammock, i got thinner accessory webbing from my local climbing store, and use that as the tre straps, i made two continuous loops made from amsteel, at each end of the hammock, I attach the hammock to the straps with the becket hitch, I dropped a whole lot a unneeded weight once I slimed it down and used quality coradage, heck the two end cords on the hammock were massive unnecessary weight,
Hammocks for me are far faster to setup, also the tarp taken down last gives you an area that's dry to pack up under.
I use an underblanket and hammock blanket, no issues down to 5 degrees to 10 degrees c.
Yeah, OneTigris underquilt and an old down mummy bag unzipped and used as a blanket here. If you expect to be going colder, consider a Thermarest or similar pad for an extra layer of insulation on the bottom. Oh, and absolutely get a double hammock. Single is fine for one person, but it's not big enough for cold sleeping. After the 4th time you have to pick up your covers in the middle of the night because you moved you'll appreciate spending $5-10 more for the bigger one.
I moved to a hammock system a few years ago and never looked back. Hammocks can be set up in places you wouldn't even consider with a tent such as on an incline or over rough ground. Hammocks are more packable with no poles to deal with. It's just a different experience than tent camping. Both have their advantages and disadvantages.
Thank you for doing this with Susie. My wife and I are getting our gear together to hammock camp and she really enjoyed watching this video of you two doing this together.
I love forests like that.
It's so beautiful where you are.
This is my type of experience
It's great to see two people in love, sharing the love with all of us, you compliment one another so well. Great content too, must admit I really enjoy hammock camping the most, beats a tent any day of the week!
After all my years I still prefer a hammock to a tent.
To each their own. I can put up my Dutchware Chameleon in about 10 minutes, using Dutch's clips and beetle buckles and have pressure free sleeping!
Thanks for sharing guys.
With my Hennessy + snake skins, setup usually takes around 5 minutes; it's an awesome system for sure. With this trip and gear, everything had to be setup fresh, no lines attached to anything which is why so much time was needed. - Luke
@@TheOutdoorGearReview Makes sense. The skins are definitely a plus. It was kind of funny that you both stated you didn't prefer a hammock, but slept great ;)
Dutch's beetle cinch buckles are great for quick and easy adjustment - I love mine.
I use a DD hammocks ultra light system with snakeskin. 2 minutes and 30 seconds is my record. Average is 4 minutes.
I'm right there with ya! With my Dutchware Chameleon, silpoly tarp, ringworms, tato tarp connectors, and accompanying snakeskins, I'm up in about 5 - 10 mins everytime.
I love the fact you bought the material to cover your bag. A simple trash bag will work with a small hank of paracord and a stick to hang your bag so it’s off the ground. I love your channel and all your videos though. I’m a hammock camper for life. Easier on my back then the ground or blow up pad. I’m also a bigger guy so packing the hammock, under and top quilt is not that bad for me but I get the benefits of a tent. Keep on making the videos brother and I’ll keep watching them. STRENGTH AND HONOR.
After years of tent camping, I have found the exact opposite with hammocks. I find my hammock system easier to set up and I can set it up in more types of terrain. To each his own, but I will never go back to a tent. Everyone has a different idea of what works for them. Always enjoy your videos guys. Keep up the good work.
dude susie is an upgrade whenever I see she's on the trip with you i always think oh cool susies there
Great video! Hammock all the way for me as I am in my late 50's and cannot sleep on the ground anymore. My empty pack hangs on my hammock suspension to keep it off the ground. For me the weight penalty is worth it. Keep the great video content coming.
My favorite couple on TH-cam.🥰
Thanks Luke for converting feet to meters and Faraneight to Celcius. It saves me from doing the math haha!
I understand some people not liking the hammock setup but there is no more comfortable way to sleep in the backcountry or as warm!!
Wow nice to hear a little background about your family and your kids life. You can tell your the type of parents your kids tell their freinds and co workers about.
If Luke puts on a sweater, that means it is cool almost cold.
I love hearing about your children. You guys are a super great team. Cant wait til my wife and i can hike together
I love when you go camping in the rain, you should record a couple of hours of just the rain coming down and post it so we can enjoy it.
Hammock camping is lighter and more comfortable. The best hammock camping is in colder temps. Great video.
I love my hammock. After a few times setting it up it takes me 10 minutes and I'm sleeping. Keep up the great videos
People tend to prefer tent over hammocks because is easier to set but when there is heavy downpour of rain those inside tents are rapidly screwed up with their duvets wet to mention just a few.
Meanwhile with hammocks is totally a different ball game.
Personally when I go camping i normally use a double tarp system to make sure I stay dry and a times I'm even praying for the rain to fall because of feeling someone's gets beeing cocoon-like inside an hammock hearing the sound of the rain on my tarps and at times water flowing under you is probably one of the best feelings in the world and worthy to experience ounce in a life time.
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It is 97 or 98 here in Alabama today. It will be cooler in mid to high 80's next week. What a beautiful camp site this is. Have been waiting for an overnight camping video for months now. The last two months have been reviews of camping equipment. I check every day, several times a day for a new video from Luke. So glad this overnight camping video was uploaded today. My favorite of your videos are snow or rain. Yay! Thank you.
I have a Hennessy and can set it up in 5min with the snake skins. Nice thing is the tarp is already on so it stays dry even if you have to step up in the rain. I have never used an under quilt. I typically just use a survival blanket from wilderness innovations.
There ponchos are one of a kind also in the hammock setup
The Hennessy Snake Skins are awesome and like you said, you can set it up in the matter of minutes.
- Luke
Cracked me up up to hear Luke repeat surprised comments with the constantly changing rain/mist/clouds sequence of wet weather. Finally Susie says when I was about to burst , with how weather always changes in the mountains! Even with no rain at all, you only need one low cloud to park overhead at over 5500 ' to be soaked with dew in the AM! Thankfully, you guys had no wild, driving wind. Great vid!
Your videos remind me why I wanna start going camping again, something nice about just sitting in the woods either alone or with people you care about.
I don't agree. I can get the same weight hammock and tent camping. Also, I can set my hammock system up in about 5 minutes. The only way I go lighter is when I build a simple shelter on site. Great video though.
I agree, likewise. my Hummingbird Hammock is doublewide 11oz. If you buy cheap hammocks, they are heavy. What does an ultralight tent cost? Spend the same on a hammock system and set it up more than "once a year" and you're up in 5-10 min
I exclusively hammock camp bc I have a bad spine. If I sleep on the ground (or floor on the apartment) I need an air mattress AND memory foam topper to just get comfortable. So watching you and a couple other YT people have helped me figure out some tarp configurations.
Same, my back cannot handle ground sleeping, especially without it getting heavier than my hammock set up for sure.
I don’t know what pads y’all use. And don’t know off hand what pads he sells at the moment wilderness innovation. I have a 3/4 length pad it goes from my head to at my knees I put in mine. It’s a 3” thick open cell foam pad that rolls up in compression straps. It’s like sleeping on a cloud in the hammock.
He used to have 3/4 length full length and different width and 2 or 3” thick choices. The 2” Ofcourse packs down slightly smaller in diameter. I just strap to the outside of the pack.
With back pains in general it’s been amazing and worth the carry for me. I’ve ditched off other pads since
@@AquaTech225 I don't use a pad in my hammock. I don't have issues in my hammock only ground sleeping. I don't know about the other person. Thanks for the recommendation, though.
@@leonardspetstop I only use a pad in my hammock if it's going to be chilly.
@@KittyF80 I have not used a sleeping pad in my hammock at all, yet.
Love my Warbonnet blackbird xlc! Very comfy and enjoyable for a hiking trip, biking, or kayaking
Awesome guys, beautiful place and the weather,rain sunny,windy,foggy I love it. Enjoy
Part of the fun for me IS the setup of the hammock and fly. After years of using tents, I prefer hammocks.
I don't mind the set up for hammocks, its so comfortable to sleep in, i have back issues, id take a hammock any day, honestly i think this is a bit of an exaggeration, also i like the breeze under me when its hot out, hammocks are able to keep so much cooler
This is good. I love hammocks, growing up in Brasil I didn’t have a crib, I had a hammock instead.
Sleeping in a hammock is super comfortable for me.
Great video as always Luke!
I lived in Brasil for 2 years. We learned to sleep in hammocks at the beach house. Super comfy.
@@StevenMeyerJr right? Once you find a good spot you out! My wife loved sleeping in a hammocks when we were in Rio. Fun fact, my grandma used to make hammocks 🥲
@@brazilianchief-josethecuer6869 Any tips for those who feel discomfort in the knees? I can't really lay as flat as I would like and my feet are always above my pelvis and the straight knees kind of sucks...
@@somevids4187 well it depends on the size of your hammock. I don’t normally sleep on my hammock with my feet at 12 and head 6 o’clock
I lay in it on a diagonal more like feet at 10 and head at 4. The first position I mentioned is not very comfy even for me. Does it make sense?
@@brazilianchief-josethecuer6869 Sure, I do the same, go as much as I can diagonally, but the knees are still straight and feet a bit up. Maybe it's just the way it is and I need something under my legs.
i almost said "Susie & Luke are couple goals", but i take it back, they are both simply "people goals". great human beings. always pleasure to watch!
I'm 56 and love having a chair on hikes. We use the REI flexlite chair. It's a little heavier than the helinox but we like them and they are reasonably priced.
Sometimes, just hanging in the woods is all one needs! Glad you had a great time!
The lady's voice is melodious, like a musical instrument.
Thank you telling me more about Hammock! 🤠 Luke & Susie
Thank You Luke and Suzie ! For what ever reason , I haven’t watched one of your videos in a while . It’s all been hype about everything that has been going on and such . This just reminds me to get out in the woods and stop
Worrying about everything else for a bit .
Luke so up beat and positive attitude it's awesome to see and it's catching
I agree with Suzie. The only advantage I can see with a hammock is having the tarp over you while you pack up if raining. I normally have a tarp anyways, and can put it over the front of tent if raining so I have a dry place to get in and out, and a final dry place to pack up. Plus I cant sleep all bent up like a banana! Then, uff cuss, there is that random bear that bumps into it at nite... OOohhh a BURRITO!! Good show! God Bless, Jerry N.
Nah! hammocks are the best! The fact you said you both slept great says it all. I love mine. Great video Luke and Suzy. Love from London UK.
I find that my hammock is fast to set up.
I keep the hammock, quilt, under quilt , and insect net all together in a dry bag.
Fit the tree straps, clip in, and deploy.
It’s set up in seconds.
Tarp is similar.
String the ridge line, peg out the tarp guys.
I have the whole thing set up in a couple of minutes.
Great to see Suzy again a real bright spot in your videos
This is great, but I would like to see you two set up in a double hammock. My wife has been wanting to do that. Enjoy your channel my brother. 👍💖
Susie is definitely the best part of your channel!
Hi Susie, sorry if I didn't spell your name correct. I just got on board coupl about ? Two-three weeks on the comment I read comment on you. Nice to finally see mr.luke other half. I can only imagine your knowledge in camping. I think it's Awsome, LOVE and GOD BLESS You Both Your Family. 💙⚘💜⚘🤗
Luke you are so positive all the time. Love you videos.
im going the opposite direction, from tent to hammock camping, getting up off the ground sounds amazing!
I’m not sure how long I have been following you, possibly since I was so terribly sick in 2017(but it feels like a bit longer), but I honestly didn’t realise you’ve been doing this channel for so long. I also was surprised when your lovely wife was telling us about your kids 😳😳😳… honestly? I thought you guys were in ether your really late 20’s or very early 30’s! You both look and come across as too young to have adult kids! So the outdoor lifestyle suits you both very well 😁
I love watching your gear reviews - they’ve enlightened me on some amazing products that I wouldn’t otherwise have known about so cheers. But I really do enjoy watching you both together - you light up around each other. It’s really lovely and wholesome to witness. Thank you for providing unbiased reviews too. Very much appreciated. 🇦🇺🇦🇺
I used to hammock camp a lot when I was younger with scouts in the north of England, usually with temperatures around 6 °c at night and never once used an under quilt. I always used a sleeping pad and a down sleeping bag with it and was always plenty warm enough so in just wondered if the under quilt is really necessary?
We also once found a ladder in the woods and made hammock bunk beds that were so hight we had to find logs to get in to them 😂 it was an amazing invention at 12 yes old though.
Nice little overnight. Enjoy the peace. Stay safe and be well.
I can only agree on the "Real Turmat" Meals, they are awesome. Tried dozens different brands, and yes, the RT ones cost more than the most others, but the taste and the ingredients make up for it. I love them, great taste, lightweight and vacuum packed. I buy them in packs of 5 different dishes and take them with me on my bike tours. They also have great chocolate and nut bars.
I've been hammock camping for many years now and can say without a doubt I sleep much better in a hammock than in a tent. My tent system and hammock system are just about equal in weight at around 6 pounds. Granted there are lighter tents to be had, but I don't own them and at this point can't justify the expense because the places I camp I rarely have ground level enough to even use a tent. I can set my current hammock system up as quickly as I can my tent, maybe even quicker depending on many rocks, roots, and sticks need to be cleared from the tent site, but I've had a lot of experience setting up my hammock and have got my system set up down pat at this point. I use a light weight square tarp pitched over my hammock in a diamond configuration that only requires 2 stakes to set up and zero guy lines to trip over. This time of year I carry a light weight under quilt and a Snugpak jungle bag that I unzip but leave a foot box so it's more like an over quilt and I do not need a pillow to sleep comfortably as I would sleeping on the ground so that's one less thing I need to pack. This set up keeps me comfortable down to about 45 degrees. My hammock is a DD that has a double waterproof bottom with sleeping pad pocket that can be used as a ground bivvy, has an integral bug net, and I believe it can even be set up like a bridge hammock for a flatter lay If one prefers. I have not tried setting it up as a bridge hammock yet. it's rare in my camping areas that I cannot find trees to hang from so my hammock system is far better than my tent system is. Six of one and half dozen of the other I guess. To each their own. Personally, I don't think you have found the right hammock system for you yet, but once you have and have dialed it in for your needs and expectations I think you will find it is just as easy as tent camping and a better nights sleep. ;-)
I've just come back from a local overnight stealth camp with my son in a local forest here in the UK, right next to a forner USAF airbase too which is super cool. Set up DD hammock and a British army MTP Basha, he slept next to my setup in a wild country zepheros 2 tent, had that tent for approximately 5 years now and used it everywhere, cheap, easy to put up and never let me down.
Thanks! Never tired a hammock.
Great video, you two look happy. I prefer hammock, sleep better. Age over 60, ground gets really hard. Thanks
Please send that rain up north to Canada we need it. We have forest fire and fire ban on most of Manitoba right now. Stay safe! Thanks for sharing!
Do you really laugh that much and enjoy life like you seem to ? I love your attitude, it’s quite inspiring. ♥️ from Australia
Thanks, Luke and Suzy; your videos go so far beyond mere product evaluations.
Getting use to hammock setup does take a few times and also is a bit finicky. Not too mention get pricey for light weight gear, but when you can set up one side in porch mode and relax under the tarp it is awesome. I take my boys camping and have a rig that lets them string up to the same two trees in different hammocks under the same tarp with a spreader bar. It’s great for them to have their own space but keep each other company. I like watching the reviews for tents you do but never really plan to sleep in one again. Good to see you in a hammock!
thank your daughter for her service...my step-son getting ready for his deployment very soon
I usually can pop up a hammock faster than my tents. On the plus side, if it is raining, the tarp goes up first, then the hammock and my gear stays dry. Super fast to pack up to. I guess YMMV.
With a top and under quilt, I have slept comfortably down to 28 degrees F, no reflector needed. Plus I don’t have to inflate a sleeping pad.
I use an under hammock gear sling to keep my gear dry and off the ground. Effectively a hammock for my gear. Super light and efficient. Plus I can lean from my hammock to grab what I need out of it.
Your video quality always amazes me. "Massive amounts of coffee" yes good call Suzy!!
I always have a giggle with that Tasters Nasty that Luke drinks. Nice to hear about your kids. Always awesome to watch TOGR, Strength and Honor. 💯❤👍
Excellent video you guys! Sorry for your loss. Strength & honor.
Hiya, I've got the same OneTigris under quilt, makes all the difference while sleeping. I do have to agree though that the overall kit is heavier than a tent set up but not having to be on my knees in a tent really helps ;)
Most who doesn’t hammock weekly will take 3 straight nights in a hammock to begin to sleep well. Tent and pad will require the same to those not camping weekly. I’ve heard bicycle tourists, through hikers, etc. state the same/similar. You tent camp all the time so your used to it. The rigging, well, most like to mess with gear. It becomes second nature. Some make it super simple, some lightweight, others take lots of options. And some hate it. Totally get it.
I'm divided between the two when it comes to Hammock Camping or using a tent. There are pluses and minuses for both. But for comfort, if you're getting older such as I am I prefer the hammock. Of course there is going to be a big discussion over this. It's like buying a car or truck from certain manufacturers. Really it's a matter of preference. In the end, we both get to enjoy nature in a way that is most pleasing to us.
This summer I have used the tent twice. All other times (15 or so) I used the hammock. It's about the same time to set them up but the big advantage with the hammock is that you sleep soo much better. Finding two trees is never a problem, finding a flat nice spot for the tent can be troublesome. Once you have configured your gear you don't have to spend any time with adjustments. Hammock every time for me!
Finding two trees is never a problem, provided you go where there are trees.
When you are alpining you are above the treeline. When you are in the desert, trees can be few and far between.
@@thatrealba me too, wondering about, using a hammock above the tree line. How it’s done, if at all.
@@billpetersen298 some of these high end hammocks can be set up on the ground as a slightly more roomy bivy tent.
My first ever hammock was made from a piece of truck camouflage net. The tarp was British army 58 pattern poncho with a British army 58 pattern sleeping bag. This was in 1975 while on exercise.
I bought two Grand Trunk hammocks a couple years ago . Also bought two nice diamond tarps to go with them. Have yet to go camping with them. My wife likes the tent cots we own.
THX for inspiration u 2 - are now a Lot of outdoor with Friends its awesome
They're baaaack!!! Fun stuff.
.. and the reason I use a hammock is because it is less weight to carry and quicker to set up. It really does depend on which tent you compare to which hammock. Personally I have never needed an under quilt if I use a pad in the hammock. I use the same sleeping bag in either case, but as a quilt. And if you have a hammock there is no need to bring a chair. You seem to carry a tarp or several tarps with you even when you have a tent. I carry one tarp to go over the hammock and a small tarp or poncho if I need a wind block. Always great to hear your opinion though, but I typically sleep way better in the tarp than I do on the ground. And lastly, my hammock turns into a ground nest when there are no suitable trees. Keep up the great work. Love seeing you both on adventures together.
I'm with you Luke, I love Tasters Choice when I don't have my Maxwell House from the coffeemaker. 😉
You don't need an underquilt. A decent sleeping bag and a thermarest under you (or even a yoga mat) works fine. If it's windy you can sling a line and hang a wool blanket over the hammock to keep the wind out under the tarp.
Hammocks are a lot less hassle than a tent. Different strokes for different folks though. :)
Starting from 24:39 it was like observing almost intruding on a couple's personal moment. That pull away shot was really pretty special.
I can set tarp and hammock up in ten minutes, but it takes practice at home. I sleep in the garden as well as in my music studio, in a hammock. They give me the best sleep ever. I do use my house bed too though he he.p.s. I live in the UK, it's always cool and damp here
They're so cute☺👌🏾 i wanna go camping with friends soon
I sleep super hot so even in near freezing temps I don't have to worry about an underquilt. I could cut some weight by using something synthetic, but my preferred insulation, summer or winter, is solely of a wool blanket. Between just over, just under, wrapped up, or still in the backpack, I'm good for anything above freezing. I do agree that tents are faster and lighter, but I get much better sleep in a hammock plus it's usually easier for me to find a spot for hammock than a tent if I'm outside of a campground.
i started with hammocks about 5 years ago,i am 56 and my hips will no longer allow me to sleep on the ground , i love camping !
I enjoyed this episode. I've never camped with a hammock and this gave me pros and cons as well as products. I'm interested in giving it a try! Thank you!
First, you two are adorable together! Well-filmed as always. What follows is a little lengthy, so don’t bother if you’re busy.
I’m a little surprised that you find the hammock (and tarp) heavier than a tent; I’ve found them about the same. As long as I have a foam pad or a ¾ inflatable pad, I better or equal the weight of a similar pad in a tent. I don’t use my under quilt until temps drop into the low thirties at night, and I’m a skinny old man (almost 68) who doesn’t produce much of my own heat. Toe warmers are almost essential, because they weigh almost nothing, and warm your feet if you only have a 3/4 length pad. Tarps are about the same weight as a tent; less if you need a groundcloth with your tent. The Helios hanging system from ENO would save you four or five ounces over your multi-loop strap system. With my underquilt, I’ve been comfortable at 18F, even with an open, 7x10 Aquaquest tarp; I recently purchased a Onewind that will allow me to close the head and foot, and I should get at least a ten degree benefit from it. I was out last week when temps dropped to 40, and I was comfortable in my summer bag and no underquilt; the week before it was a tad warmer, but rained all night, and I was comfortable with the summer-weight bag.
Our local state forest (western PA) is about 90% glacial moraine; it looks like leaves, but it is thousands of years of leaves covering the rocks. I choose the hammock because I don’t have to find a flat spot (rare in our closest state forest) or a rock-free spot (even rarer!). Finding rocks to build a firepit is never more than a 20-foot walk, if that; they are ubiquitous here. I think the terrain plays a large role in the preference of tarp or tent.
My son-in-law and I set up our two hammocks and tarps in well under 20 minutes; closer to 15 or less. We just set them far enough apart (or at 90-degree angles) that we don’t entangle ourselves in each other’s guidelines. We both tie bowline knots on one end of our ridgeline (before hiking in), through which we pass a loop of the paracord and put a stick in it; then tie a trucker’s hitch on the other end; ridgeline is up in about 45 seconds, then we just put in four stakes for the corners.
Susie is right about the guidelines; I’ve switched to the reflective ones, which are so much easier to see at night. When I used black bankline, I tripped over them often during the DAY! We totally agree about Susie’s coffee, and about the chairs (I pull mine under the tarp when I get in the hammock, and everything stays dry in the chair, off the ground, without the extra bag; saves weight). It’s always dark in the woods; I have a headlamp that I rarely use (on the red setting), and use only a UCO candle lantern for illumination, because my pupils dilate after the first thirty minutes of dusk/darkness, and I can see fine with just the candle lantern, and can see much more around me through the evening that way.
Thank you for an entertaining and informative video; be safe, and enjoy the forest.
I have a hammock hack for hammockers with dogs. The heavy canvas dog leash make good hammock straps. You'll need long ones, but they work just fine
Absolutely love the sound of rain on a tent/ hammock! Thanks for sharing guys.
I just got back from a similar camp out with the OneTigris Kompound Hammock, in my case I used the Bushmen Travel Thermo 2x3 tarp and no underquilt. Night temp wasen´t that low but it was chilly, it was my first time sleeping in a hammock. I did bring my Snugpack Ionosphere tent just in case, were I sleeped the second night with the Snugpack jungle sleeping bag, you can say I was testing gear out. The second night it rained from midnight to circa 10am and both set-ups worked great. I agree with both of you, the older you get, the more you appreciate QoF gear like a chair! I brought one with me of which you did a review on (Sportneer) some time ago. Everything performed very well, and it all fitted in my new Direct Action Dragon Egg Enlarged backpack (30L). The wild and testing out new gear is all part of the fun! I suggest the Esbit coffee machine, it´s great for coffee lover´s. Thanks Luke and Sue, great channel and you´re reviews help alot! Cheers from Spain, were the rain is the same 🏕 😊
Good to see you both involved and out camping quality guys 👍
I absolutley love the kebabstew from RT! It's so good that you can serve it on a date! Amazing!!
Adapt, overcome and conquer. Still waiting to do my first hammock camping adventure. A year and a half ago I was in a accident where I broke my neck. I was a quadriplegic for awhile according to the doctor. I'm working out of a wheelchair a doing a little walking for about 5 to ten feet, and back to the wheelchair so clumsy here doesn't faceplant. Once my balance, or lack thereof, is worked out then I'm headed to hammock camp or at least try. I used to tent camp but I can no longer get into a tent, and getting out...well let's just say; got a crane 😁? Good vid you two, stay safe and have fun!