Here in Florida I stared out in the late 50's with my dad's old army bag and a U.S. Army Jungle hammock. As a kid packing was simple , toss everything in the bag and go. Later in life I pack about the same as you but here in Florida. I forget the under quilt and use a self inflating Therm-a-rest mummy style ( full length ) pad. In the hammock it is 1/2 to 3/4 inflated so it conforms to my body and the hammock. One thing always done , the rain fly is in snake skins and in the front pocket of the pack. Simple reason , 1st thing out and hung and then the last thing taken down and packed. That never changes , the same way every time , sun shade or rain protection for everything depending on the weather.
I just got the kumo 36 for an overnight bag hammock camping. This is super helpful to visualize the order of which things should be accessed and packed. I’m still trying to figure out a different hydration system as I’ve used bladders for years. I like your use of the larger container for camp.
Hey! Thanks for your feedback. The Kumo is new for me this year too and I will be trying it out on my first backpacking trip in a couple of weeks at Capitol Reef. As for the hydration system, I will probably do a video of that sometime during this summer as I do think I do it a bit differently than most. I don't always bring the 3L bag but it definitely comes in handy when I have long water hauls or when I know I won't be camping close to water. Plus, the Katadyn filter fits onto it and I like having two filters in my backpack in case something happens to one. It is one of the few items where I bring a backup because I think it is critical in case something happens to one. For most trips I only need to carry a water bottle and 1L Katadyn filter. This allows me to have a flavored drink when eating dinner or an electrolyte drink while I am hiking. If I just want water then I just drink from the Katadyn filter. But it is great for scooping and drinking or easy filtering into my water bottle. Thanks for watching!
Great video! I loved the simple nature of it. Thank you for keeping the focus on teaching and not entertaining. I've never gone backpacking before, but I am planning on a trip this year. Your content is straightforward, simple, and seemingly sound. In short, exactly what I am looking for when doing research for my first trip in the backcountry. I'd much rather be listening to a backpacking expert than a TH-cam expert (not as if the two are exclusive...I think you know what I mean ;).
Hey! I really appreciate your feedback. I'm definitely not trying to be a TH-cam influencer in that you will never see me ask for someone to Like or Subscribe to my channel. I hope they do but I'm okay if they don't. I have learned so much from other TH-cam backpackers when I first started out and I was just hoping to add to that community by sharing what I have learned and experienced when going hammock camping. There is definitely a learning curve to hammock camping and I hope my videos provide some insights that will help. Awesome to hear that you are going on your first backpacking trip. I remember my first one about ten years ago with my son and I have never looked back. It's what I enjoy doing most and can't wait to get on the trail. Let me know if you have any specific questions about hammock camping. I'd be glad to help if I can. Thanks!
Living in the N.E. I feel a hammock is the way to go removing tenting variables but I just can't get the weight comparable to my UL ground shelter. Hammocking adds extra volume and weight. I've tried it all...I even have a hammock made of bug netting basically! I basically use hammock for short 1-2 nights out but when I go long distance distance I go back to the ground.
Hey! Thanks for your comment. My lightest weight hammock setup is almost the same as my lightest weight tent setup. Dutch Netless Hammock = 5.1 oz Bug Net = 5.5 oz Whoopie Slings (2) = 3.3 oz NeoAir Uberlite Sleep Pad = 8.2 Hammock Gear Tarp w/ stakes = 11.9 TOTAL = 34 oz (2.1 lbs) Zpacks Duplex Tent (single wall, no fly needed) = 21.9 oz 6 stacks = 2.7 oz NeoAir Uberlite Sleep Pad = 8.2 TOTAL = 32.8 oz (2 lbs). Now, these are not my go to setups for a hammock or tent. I prefer an under quilt when I use a hammock, and I prefer using my Nemo Tesnor Insulated pad (which is much heavier) when I use a tent. But I can definitely get my lightest hammock setup to be comparable to my lightest weight setup for a tent. And to your point, you could easily get the tent setup even lower. You could use a tent like the Zpacks Plex Solo Lite tent (1 person) which only weighs 11.8 oz. Or you could go the tarp only route and sleep on a cell foam pad as your shelter. A hammock will never be able to compete with those options when it comes to weight and going ultralight. For me, I prioritize sleep, and I sleep better in a hammock with an under quilt. So I no longer try to go ultralight with my setup and am looking more for comfort and convenience. However, I know other backpackers love sleeping in their tent and love sleeping on the ground. If that were me then I probably would invest in the Plex Solo but I love my Nemo Tensor and would sacrifice the weight for the comfort of that pad over my NeoAir Uberlite pad. Thanks again for your comments!
My packing process is similar in most regards, but I was surprised that you put your under quilt on the bottom. I suspect the difference is that you may be a gathered end hammocker, and I'm using a bridge hammock. I flip the whole hammock upside down to attach my under quilt, so it goes on before the top quilt. Therefore my top quilt is the first item (maybe sleep clothes before that) into the pack, then under quilt.
You are correct. I typically use a gathered end hammock when backpacking. If I were to bring my bridge hammock then I too would pack my top quilt first. However, when I use a bridge hammock I prefer my Nemo Tensor and ZenBivy sleep system than using an under quilt. I've tried both but love my Nemo Tensor combined with the ZenBivy sleep system. So I will pack those first, then my clothes bag and pillow and have my hammock bridge on top with the poles in the side pocket.
Hey! The one featured in this video is the small dry bag from Zpacks. I have owed that for about 6 years now and it has worked out very well. It definitely does the job of holding all my small things and keeping them together. But I will admit it is beginning to show some wear at this point and I always wished it were just slightly longer. So I just recently purchased the Hilltop Packs medium long bag and it seems to be the perfect size for me so far. It just depends on what you plan to put in there.
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Here in Florida I stared out in the late 50's with my dad's old army bag and a U.S. Army Jungle hammock. As a kid packing was simple , toss everything in the bag and go. Later in life I pack about the same as you but here in Florida. I forget the under quilt and use a self inflating Therm-a-rest mummy style ( full length ) pad. In the hammock it is 1/2 to 3/4 inflated so it conforms to my body and the hammock. One thing always done , the rain fly is in snake skins and in the front pocket of the pack. Simple reason , 1st thing out and hung and then the last thing taken down and packed. That never changes , the same way every time , sun shade or rain protection for everything depending on the weather.
I just got the kumo 36 for an overnight bag hammock camping. This is super helpful to visualize the order of which things should be accessed and packed. I’m still trying to figure out a different hydration system as I’ve used bladders for years. I like your use of the larger container for camp.
Hey! Thanks for your feedback. The Kumo is new for me this year too and I will be trying it out on my first backpacking trip in a couple of weeks at Capitol Reef.
As for the hydration system, I will probably do a video of that sometime during this summer as I do think I do it a bit differently than most. I don't always bring the 3L bag but it definitely comes in handy when I have long water hauls or when I know I won't be camping close to water. Plus, the Katadyn filter fits onto it and I like having two filters in my backpack in case something happens to one. It is one of the few items where I bring a backup because I think it is critical in case something happens to one.
For most trips I only need to carry a water bottle and 1L Katadyn filter. This allows me to have a flavored drink when eating dinner or an electrolyte drink while I am hiking. If I just want water then I just drink from the Katadyn filter. But it is great for scooping and drinking or easy filtering into my water bottle.
Thanks for watching!
Great video and content, glad i didnt have my earbuds while watching, yikes on the ectra bag
That's a great, simple setup!
This was a great tutorial ! Thanks so much !!
Great video! I loved the simple nature of it. Thank you for keeping the focus on teaching and not entertaining. I've never gone backpacking before, but I am planning on a trip this year. Your content is straightforward, simple, and seemingly sound. In short, exactly what I am looking for when doing research for my first trip in the backcountry. I'd much rather be listening to a backpacking expert than a TH-cam expert (not as if the two are exclusive...I think you know what I mean ;).
Hey! I really appreciate your feedback. I'm definitely not trying to be a TH-cam influencer in that you will never see me ask for someone to Like or Subscribe to my channel. I hope they do but I'm okay if they don't.
I have learned so much from other TH-cam backpackers when I first started out and I was just hoping to add to that community by sharing what I have learned and experienced when going hammock camping. There is definitely a learning curve to hammock camping and I hope my videos provide some insights that will help.
Awesome to hear that you are going on your first backpacking trip. I remember my first one about ten years ago with my son and I have never looked back. It's what I enjoy doing most and can't wait to get on the trail.
Let me know if you have any specific questions about hammock camping. I'd be glad to help if I can. Thanks!
Living in the N.E. I feel a hammock is the way to go removing tenting variables but I just can't get the weight comparable to my UL ground shelter. Hammocking adds extra volume and weight. I've tried it all...I even have a hammock made of bug netting basically! I basically use hammock for short 1-2 nights out but when I go long distance distance I go back to the ground.
Hey! Thanks for your comment. My lightest weight hammock setup is almost the same as my lightest weight tent setup.
Dutch Netless Hammock = 5.1 oz
Bug Net = 5.5 oz
Whoopie Slings (2) = 3.3 oz
NeoAir Uberlite Sleep Pad = 8.2
Hammock Gear Tarp w/ stakes = 11.9
TOTAL = 34 oz (2.1 lbs)
Zpacks Duplex Tent (single wall, no fly needed) = 21.9 oz
6 stacks = 2.7 oz
NeoAir Uberlite Sleep Pad = 8.2
TOTAL = 32.8 oz (2 lbs).
Now, these are not my go to setups for a hammock or tent. I prefer an under quilt when I use a hammock, and I prefer using my Nemo Tesnor Insulated pad (which is much heavier) when I use a tent. But I can definitely get my lightest hammock setup to be comparable to my lightest weight setup for a tent.
And to your point, you could easily get the tent setup even lower. You could use a tent like the Zpacks Plex Solo Lite tent (1 person) which only weighs 11.8 oz. Or you could go the tarp only route and sleep on a cell foam pad as your shelter. A hammock will never be able to compete with those options when it comes to weight and going ultralight.
For me, I prioritize sleep, and I sleep better in a hammock with an under quilt. So I no longer try to go ultralight with my setup and am looking more for comfort and convenience. However, I know other backpackers love sleeping in their tent and love sleeping on the ground. If that were me then I probably would invest in the Plex Solo but I love my Nemo Tensor and would sacrifice the weight for the comfort of that pad over my NeoAir Uberlite pad.
Thanks again for your comments!
Don't forget the hammock is also a chair :-)
@@TheOlsonOutfit very true!
My packing process is similar in most regards, but I was surprised that you put your under quilt on the bottom. I suspect the difference is that you may be a gathered end hammocker, and I'm using a bridge hammock. I flip the whole hammock upside down to attach my under quilt, so it goes on before the top quilt. Therefore my top quilt is the first item (maybe sleep clothes before that) into the pack, then under quilt.
You are correct. I typically use a gathered end hammock when backpacking. If I were to bring my bridge hammock then I too would pack my top quilt first. However, when I use a bridge hammock I prefer my Nemo Tensor and ZenBivy sleep system than using an under quilt. I've tried both but love my Nemo Tensor combined with the ZenBivy sleep system. So I will pack those first, then my clothes bag and pillow and have my hammock bridge on top with the poles in the side pocket.
What bag and size is your ditty bag?
Hey! The one featured in this video is the small dry bag from Zpacks. I have owed that for about 6 years now and it has worked out very well. It definitely does the job of holding all my small things and keeping them together. But I will admit it is beginning to show some wear at this point and I always wished it were just slightly longer. So I just recently purchased the Hilltop Packs medium long bag and it seems to be the perfect size for me so far. It just depends on what you plan to put in there.
I pack almost exactly the same! Roll Tide
Great minds think alike!!
What model Frogg Tog rain jacket do you use?
It's called the Frogg Togg Xtreme Lite. I bought it on Amazon a few years ago. I absolutely love it!
Sir,
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