I like to have my foot end several inches higher than my head end. Looks like your head end is higher. Everybody's different, but in your setup, I'd definitely slide toward the foot end during the night. Maybe I'm just more bottom-heavy!
@@gearjunkie3412 It's just how your body is proportioned. If the foot and head end are level then most people tend to slide towards the foot end. That's why I like to have my foot end a good bit higher than my head end.
Expose for the highlights then bring up shadows in post if necessary. Ideally, get some lights or reflectors at the very least (not for backpacking obviously, but when you're in your backyard...)
Mark is close. Ha! Thanks guys for responding and doing a quick vid. Ive also been watching Frozen forever and wanted your take on setting up. Sometimes quick and simple is good, did learn some stuff. Ive watched a few Shugs [?] vids and that guy is very knowledgeable and a funny Wack-A-Noodle ![whateverthatmeans] Oh, and wanted to say in my opinion your podcast is awesome and your hikin vids are next level. Thanks again!! Take care.
You guys crack me up . But love it . And Kevin I love you. And Andy you still look like you’re dropping pounds as we speak son!!! Much love from Denver 🥂💪🏼
So I picked up a 12’ tarp from Chris back when he was making them. Now that Liteaf isn’t making them anymore which dyneema tarp should I get for my new 12’ sparrow from dream hammock?
I actually have a solid physiological hypothesis for this. If you lay in a certain position (in the hammock) I believe it may put excess pressure on the prostate, and cause this. Definitely something myself, and many others have noticed.
I am the laziest hammocker... I put up my straps like whatever, get my ridge tight, underquilt up, tarp on, all done. I don't even check it, I adjust it zero times. How I put it up is how I sleep it.
I've always been a tent guy, never yet used a hammock. As a tent guy one of my criteria for a good site is level, or put the head up a little, if I'm on a bit of a hill. If my head is down I wake up with a headache sometimes because the blood is rushing to my head. So, I really don't get why in a hammock (some) people tell you to put your feet higher than your head?
Gravity. The top half of your body is heavier than the bottom and ripstop isn't an abrasive material so people tend to slide down towards the foot end overnight. The amount you setup your foot end above the head end will also depend on the hammock brand. Hammocks like Dream Hammock and Dutchware gathered end hammocks are built with the bugnets having the same distance from end to foot box, and from end to shoulder/head area. It's usually suggested to raise the foot end about 6" above the head for that style. Laying diagonally, you hardly notice the incline and you don't slide down towards your feet. Hammocks like the Warbonnet XLC have very differently cut netting and they are made to keep your body back towards the head end. With this type of hammock it's suggested to raise the foot end 12-16" higher than the head. Its hard to explain but this doesn't result in your feet being raised above your torso, it just allows gravity to keep your body in the "sweet spot". Warbonnet also suggests hanging the hammock slightly uncentered between the trees with the foot end closer to the tree. This is because your body will be more on the head end and therefore your body will actually be centered between the trees instead of the hammock being centered. Super long winded answer, sorry. I hope it helped a little with answering your question about why people tell you to hang with the foot end higher.
@@michaelodell5738 Great explination! Lots of things I never considered. I'm definitely leaning toward getting a hammock and this is all very helpful in knowing what to look for and what to expect, thanks!
Yes syntax77 ,Frozen and the cream of the crop shug Emery on how to set up your hammock tarps suspensions under quilts over quilts double layering and there is quite a few others the list is too long to type in this or even to tell my phone exactly which is whom I wish to speak of the list is just way too long just over 140 backpackers that I watch not to mention 270 people for bike packing so I'm a little behind on my TH-cam watching
I would say Shug waaay more than me, but thanks for the shoutouts guys. Andy looking great buddy! Keven you too!
Thanks guys, Great base information
I like to have my foot end several inches higher than my head end. Looks like your head end is higher. Everybody's different, but in your setup, I'd definitely slide toward the foot end during the night. Maybe I'm just more bottom-heavy!
If you definitely slide towards the foot. Then what would stop you from sliding to the head end?
@@gearjunkie3412 It's just how your body is proportioned. If the foot and head end are level then most people tend to slide towards the foot end. That's why I like to have my foot end a good bit higher than my head end.
@@marshmutt8975 just stop with your theories and trust the science
What channel is this, slimmed down outdoors?
the sunglasses and the white balance GHOSTFACE SCHILLA
Expose for the highlights then bring up shadows in post if necessary. Ideally, get some lights or reflectors at the very least (not for backpacking obviously, but when you're in your backyard...)
Good video, but can you tell me the brand of your blue sweatshirt? Looking good!
Mark is close. Ha! Thanks guys for responding and doing a quick vid. Ive also been watching Frozen forever and wanted your take on setting up. Sometimes quick and simple is good, did learn some stuff. Ive watched a few Shugs [?] vids and that guy is very knowledgeable and a funny Wack-A-Noodle ![whateverthatmeans] Oh, and wanted to say in my opinion your podcast is awesome and your hikin vids are next level. Thanks again!! Take care.
You guys crack me up . But love it . And Kevin I love you. And Andy you still look like you’re dropping pounds as we speak son!!! Much love from Denver 🥂💪🏼
Dang the danyan set up like a fraction. I’ll have to look into that 👍🏽
So I picked up a 12’ tarp from Chris back when he was making them. Now that Liteaf isn’t making them anymore which dyneema tarp should I get for my new 12’ sparrow from dream hammock?
What's up with the widow maker?
But why does the hammock make u pee so many times at night?
I actually have a solid physiological hypothesis for this. If you lay in a certain position (in the hammock) I believe it may put excess pressure on the prostate, and cause this. Definitely something myself, and many others have noticed.
i hear the best way to hang a hammock is to leave it at home lol...I've got one but haven't used it yet...
Good advice guys but got to get that camera exposure corrected.
Now that Restless stopping doing youtube, someone had to take the over the over exposure crown. How about turning up the saturation too! LOL 👍👍👍
I am the laziest hammocker... I put up my straps like whatever, get my ridge tight, underquilt up, tarp on, all done. I don't even check it, I adjust it zero times. How I put it up is how I sleep it.
I've always been a tent guy, never yet used a hammock. As a tent guy one of my criteria for a good site is level, or put the head up a little, if I'm on a bit of a hill. If my head is down I wake up with a headache sometimes because the blood is rushing to my head. So, I really don't get why in a hammock (some) people tell you to put your feet higher than your head?
Gravity. The top half of your body is heavier than the bottom and ripstop isn't an abrasive material so people tend to slide down towards the foot end overnight. The amount you setup your foot end above the head end will also depend on the hammock brand. Hammocks like Dream Hammock and Dutchware gathered end hammocks are built with the bugnets having the same distance from end to foot box, and from end to shoulder/head area. It's usually suggested to raise the foot end about 6" above the head for that style. Laying diagonally, you hardly notice the incline and you don't slide down towards your feet. Hammocks like the Warbonnet XLC have very differently cut netting and they are made to keep your body back towards the head end. With this type of hammock it's suggested to raise the foot end 12-16" higher than the head. Its hard to explain but this doesn't result in your feet being raised above your torso, it just allows gravity to keep your body in the "sweet spot". Warbonnet also suggests hanging the hammock slightly uncentered between the trees with the foot end closer to the tree. This is because your body will be more on the head end and therefore your body will actually be centered between the trees instead of the hammock being centered. Super long winded answer, sorry. I hope it helped a little with answering your question about why people tell you to hang with the foot end higher.
@@michaelodell5738 Great explination! Lots of things I never considered. I'm definitely leaning toward getting a hammock and this is all very helpful in knowing what to look for and what to expect, thanks!
I was always a tent guy, did hammock for the first time this year and WOW. The comfort level is amazing.
Yes everyone is completely different and how they set up their hammock but it's generally somewhat all the same just with different hardware
Best way to eat ribs from a hammock
Yes syntax77 ,Frozen and the cream of the crop shug Emery on how to set up your hammock tarps suspensions under quilts over quilts double layering and there is quite a few others the list is too long to type in this or even to tell my phone exactly which is whom I wish to speak of the list is just way too long just over 140 backpackers that I watch not to mention 270 people for bike packing so I'm a little behind on my TH-cam watching
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