i love low-editing high-quality videos like this. Education doesn’t need flashy visuals, it needs good teachers. and you are a very good teacher. This video was crazy helpful
You have a great way about teaching. Not only do you show how to do it correctly, but you show us how to fix mistakes we might make as well. Very articulate and easy to follow. Thank you kindly.
If you learn Macrame you have an entire plethora of knots you can use for many things from hammocks, bags, fish nets, wood carriers, chairs, etc.. The majority of things you see on the net these days has turned macrame into fru, fru crap with all the pretty colors and soft cotton mess but it's so much more than that. My dad hired a woman to teach me when I was 12 years old, I'm 58 now and I've used that knowledge in the outdoors to make super strong useful items.
I say this video last night and today I went and bought about 500 ft of paracord and I'm halfway through building one! This video is so awesome! Thank you!
You never disappoint me Dave! I remember watching your first video on making the Paracord hammock. I have Dyslexia as well and this method sure does help with those knots! Thanks!!
Me: *sees thumbnail on homepage* Huh, a paracord hammock, interesting *continues scrolling* *mentally processing* 15 seconds later: I might need this knowledge one day
Glad you revisited this Dave. I watched your first video and made a hammock using the overhand knot method. The reef knot method has to be an improvement. I found the overhand knots to be quite uncomfortable over time without major padding. Hard to believe it's been 7-8 years ago and the hammock I made still holds my large butt. Keep the vids coming brother. Hope to get to your stores new location soon.
Thanks for the lesson Dave.You can never get too old to learn a good skill and we appreciate you taking the time to show us.This would be a great project for winter when you are stuck indoors for a few days or even to teach your group sitting around the fire.Why spend a lot of cash when you can use up some of your extra cordage? Again Dave,much thanks,Peace!
Thank you again these projects are fun I look forward to trying this with my daughter. I hope she is willing to make one herself after we make one for me.
Its funny i found this video because i was just talking to my wife this afternoon about wanting to make a paracord hammock and here you are weaving one! Haha thanks for the how to on this! Now my wife can yell at me for another project! Hahaha she means well 😅 always love the content Dave!
I would like to see the detail of how you tied the ends. I remember your older video. I actually made a net from that video. Great lesson in good detail except for the ends of the hammock.
Thank you David for another extremely useful and easy to follow net making video, (And it needs to be easy for me to follow, understand and remember)...!
I made one of these a while back with the thought that it could be used as a raised bed (the type you did a video about using the 6 mil can liners). Great video!
Hey bro . I LOVE all of your videos . I worked off shore back in the early 80s and we would salvage rope used to tie very large boats up , and make hammocks . Never thought about para cord . Thanks man . Im gonna look into this . Keep up the good work . We're lovin it ! Peace .
Thanks Dave. Excellent class as always. I look forward to making this hammock soon. Looks like it'll be a nice lightweight addition to my pack. Well considering I already have at least half of the cordage stowed in there already
This is a great video. Yes I remember watching your video years ago. I love this and I need to make another one. I done one a long time ago as a cargo net. Thank you for doing another video.
awesome!! the first video of yours i ever found was the net/hammock making :) i remember benge watching like 5 hours of ur camping set ups then your slingbow vids been a subber ever since lol
Tnx for sharing this method, i was expecting you using the net making method, which i saw a rather long time ago and realized i have already mostly forgotten. This seems to be a lot easier for making nets (esp. with smaller gages) and also fairly easy to remember (though i guess i will find out in a while when some other netting video shows up and have to realize i forgot this too ~ though i guess for now it looks pretty straight forward) … great skill to have, valuable for a wide range of uses, tnx for sharing !
Great Job and excellent demonstration. One question, Instead of untying all the knots for the last static line, it seems you could have just moved the static line in position for the next run and do the tying with the free ends??
I did it brother. I made small net for the tent. Easier to wrap the tent then put in bag. It awesome and less time pack my tent up. Thanks to you bub. Tumb up
Very detailed visual explanation, usefull skill to have if you have the time to make said hammock. atleast with this method you would still have a boat load of cordage to use incase things go sideways. Still very awesome video, very much appreciate the time and effort you put into making it this turtorial for us all.
If you learn to use a netting needle you can create this pretty quick, it's easier to maintain diamond size, the knots are smoother, no need to cut a bunch of separate cords.
It’s a cool skill, but if I was in a survival situation without the required amount of paracord on me for a hammock, I would probably figure out an easier solution instead of creating enough rope from processed material. Great for the other things you mentioned, though, like traps or scenarios where you would need a net in general. Thanks for the tutorial!
Just wanted to say "thanks for the hammock vid"... I've not seen a better tutorial than yours on how to make one. Also want to say "Cool Mjölnir"! --- Chris
Is there a way to determine the length of cordage needed depending on either/or the width of the hammock or size of the mesh (larger or smaller)? I.E. if I want a tighter mesh hammock or a wider hammock, how much do I start with. I realize that a 48" wide hammock with a tight mesh versus one with a wide mesh will use up more cord.
It’s funny that you say 7 years ago. I didn’t think it was that long. Lol I still have the one I made when you put out the first video on this. Great vid to revisit.
This is very cool. You were thorough in describing the needs of materials too. Do you also have a video that goes through how to secure this to the (inside of a) roof of an SUV or mini-van? (When doing it for a cargo net)
Pretty cool idea, but does it really offer a comfortable surface? We used to have these military type of mesh-hammocks for luggage; but they were not meant for proper rest, despite being handy for bigger backpacks.
Really wish you would have shown tying the ends and connecting the tree straps but other wise excellent video! I seriously wanna make one or two of thes now!😁
The best way to cut paracord is with a red hot soldering iron! Cuts through it like butter and automatically melts the end perfectly, no big blob at the end or burned fingers from trying to make the blob at the end smaller
thanks for video i used to do fishing nets as kid and native lands we make these also we measure with hand 😅 it works too ... thanks for video i teach some one using your method as well :) good job and this teaches survival tactics i do this stuff for ptsd helps me i make battery lights and waterproof lights and stuff as well led etc ... and save money doing this stuff
I'll use a round or square cardboard tube to put in between each knot (and slide it out after making the knot), that way each opening is the same size.
Ha, started one as a test back in 1963 while on USS Ranger . How much para- cord did you use ? Great info / demo. Thanks Dave ! Mtn Mel, Ret. 59,- 82 USN /SERE / VN.
Like the mjolnir I want to make a hammock chair I will make how you have shown here so thanks for the video Do you think bank line would be ok? The outer part I will do with para cord? Thanks
Yes this is a wonderful skill to have and worthy of teaching to students of the outdoors. I'd like to point out that you can buy a really nice Mayan hammock online for $90 that weighs under 2 pounds and packs fairly small. I'll have to check my sources, but I have two of them, and I know they did not cost more than $8 in San Antonio (in the 1980s). Sure, 40 years is a long time, but that's a lot of inflation. These types of hammock are not meant to be used with a spreader bar. A spreader bar makes a hammock dangerous to get in and out of and to rest in. The spreader bar keeps the center of mass too high which makes the hammock tippy. Take off the spreaders and let the hammock rise along the sides. There is no danger of falling out/off when you have a wall on either side.
If you we re going to use the netting for like fishing 'for theoretical survival', what would the ideal loop size be for the netting holes to not be too big for like river or lake fish to slip through?
i love low-editing high-quality videos like this. Education doesn’t need flashy visuals, it needs good teachers. and you are a very good teacher. This video was crazy helpful
You have a great way about teaching. Not only do you show how to do it correctly, but you show us how to fix mistakes we might make as well. Very articulate and easy to follow. Thank you kindly.
If you learn Macrame you have an entire plethora of knots you can use for many things from hammocks, bags, fish nets, wood carriers, chairs, etc..
The majority of things you see on the net these days has turned macrame into fru, fru crap with all the pretty colors and soft cotton mess but it's so much more than that. My dad hired a woman to teach me when I was 12 years old, I'm 58 now and I've used that knowledge in the outdoors to make super strong useful items.
I say this video last night and today I went and bought about 500 ft of paracord and I'm halfway through building one! This video is so awesome! Thank you!
Outstanding idea ,thank you David, I'll teach this to my grandchildren,they have a great love for the woods and learning.
You never disappoint me Dave! I remember watching your first video on making the Paracord hammock. I have Dyslexia as well and this method sure does help with those knots! Thanks!!
Excellent project Dave! I have made nets this way before but the reef knot is a huge advantage above the overhand knot for sure!
Me: *sees thumbnail on homepage*
Huh, a paracord hammock, interesting *continues scrolling*
*mentally processing*
15 seconds later: I might need this knowledge one day
Glad you revisited this Dave. I watched your first video and made a hammock using the overhand knot method. The reef knot method has to be an improvement. I found the overhand knots to be quite uncomfortable over time without major padding. Hard to believe it's been 7-8 years ago and the hammock I made still holds my large butt. Keep the vids coming brother. Hope to get to your stores new location soon.
Thank you Dave! I thought you were the best part of DS. Very clear explanation to follow. Take care of yourself.
Thanks for the lesson Dave.You can never get too old to learn a good skill and we appreciate you taking the time to show us.This would be a great project for winter when you are stuck indoors for a few days or even to teach your group sitting around the fire.Why spend a lot of cash when you can use up some of your extra cordage? Again Dave,much thanks,Peace!
oH SURE... THE DAY AFTER i ORDER ONE FROM eBAY.
Thank you again these projects are fun I look forward to trying this with my daughter. I hope she is willing to make one herself after we make one for me.
Its funny i found this video because i was just talking to my wife this afternoon about wanting to make a paracord hammock and here you are weaving one! Haha thanks for the how to on this! Now my wife can yell at me for another project! Hahaha she means well 😅 always love the content Dave!
The easiest DIY I have ever made that is actually doable. Thank you.
Thanks Dave... you are a great teacher. So patient and detail.
I would like to see the detail of how you tied the ends. I remember your older video. I actually made a net from that video. Great lesson in good detail except for the ends of the hammock.
nice update i still remember the first vid from years ago now i feel old but much wiser after all these years of watching ur vids
Thank you David for another extremely useful and easy to follow net making video, (And it needs to be easy for me to follow, understand and remember)...!
Thank you! No bad music and you talk. 💚
I made one of these a while back with the thought that it could be used as a raised bed (the type you did a video about using the 6 mil can liners). Great video!
Hey bro . I LOVE all of your videos . I worked off shore back in the early 80s and we would salvage rope used to tie very large boats up , and make hammocks . Never thought about para cord . Thanks man . Im gonna look into this . Keep up the good work . We're lovin it ! Peace .
Thanks Dave. Excellent class as always. I look forward to making this hammock soon. Looks like it'll be a nice lightweight addition to my pack. Well considering I already have at least half of the cordage stowed in there already
I've wanted a hammock for years but always needed the money for more important items. Now I can make my own. Thank you. :-)
Great video Dave, have followed you for years. Still learning! 👍
This is a great video. Yes I remember watching your video years ago. I love this and I need to make another one. I done one a long time ago as a cargo net. Thank you for doing another video.
awesome!! the first video of yours i ever found was the net/hammock making :)
i remember benge watching like 5 hours of ur camping set ups then your slingbow vids
been a subber ever since lol
David, you hitting the gym man? Looking beast mode lately.
Tnx for sharing this method, i was expecting you using the net making method, which i saw a rather long time ago and realized i have already mostly forgotten. This seems to be a lot easier for making nets (esp. with smaller gages) and also fairly easy to remember (though i guess i will find out in a while when some other netting video shows up and have to realize i forgot this too ~ though i guess for now it looks pretty straight forward) … great skill to have, valuable for a wide range of uses, tnx for sharing !
THIS IS SO BLOODY COOL! Time to order more paracord!
Great Job and excellent demonstration. One question, Instead of untying all the knots for the last static line, it seems you could have just moved the static line in position for the next run and do the tying with the free ends??
another great video Mr Canterbury thank you i'm learning a'lot from you Sir
I did it brother. I made small net for the tent. Easier to wrap the tent then put in bag. It awesome and less time pack my tent up. Thanks to you bub. Tumb up
Very detailed visual explanation, usefull skill to have if you have the time to make said hammock. atleast with this method you would still have a boat load of cordage to use incase things go sideways. Still very awesome video, very much appreciate the time and effort you put into making it this turtorial for us all.
Have you been watching my last video David? 😉
Tie a weight to each of the end cords. It'll help keep the net square.
Take care buddy
Great video.
Would have been nice to see how you joined the ends to the straps.
Hope to see more!
Com certeza vai me ajudar bastante
Do you have a written instruction to follow?
If you learn to use a netting needle you can create this pretty quick, it's easier to maintain diamond size, the knots are smoother, no need to cut a bunch of separate cords.
Can you add more Paracord if you didn't get them long enough in the beginning?
It’s a cool skill, but if I was in a survival situation without the required amount of paracord on me for a hammock, I would probably figure out an easier solution instead of creating enough rope from processed material. Great for the other things you mentioned, though, like traps or scenarios where you would need a net in general. Thanks for the tutorial!
I've been planning on doing this for quite some time and this video just gave me the confidence to do it!
Thank you so much! This is the best tutorial I could have found!
Just wanted to say "thanks for the hammock vid"... I've not seen a better tutorial than yours on how to make one. Also want to say "Cool Mjölnir"!
--- Chris
Bom dia, David!! Obrigado por compartilhar seu conhecimento e tempo. Congratulation ! Have good day!
I suddenly just heard my phone talking in my pocket and it was this video on. It's a sign that I need to build a hammock today.
Thank you so much I've learned a lot and hopefully I can use it when I need it 😊😊
This is great! I'm going to make a water bottle sling like this, and maybe a hammock for my camper shell! Love the tutorial; incredibly useful!
Is there a way to determine the length of cordage needed depending on either/or the width of the hammock or size of the mesh (larger or smaller)? I.E. if I want a tighter mesh hammock or a wider hammock, how much do I start with. I realize that a 48" wide hammock with a tight mesh versus one with a wide mesh will use up more cord.
The first thing I notice your Thors Hammer. Love from Scandinavian
It’s funny that you say 7 years ago. I didn’t think it was that long. Lol I still have the one I made when you put out the first video on this. Great vid to revisit.
I have a mesh hammock that's to small for me. Maybe I can make it wider and longer with this method ?
just make a net needle and gauge and make yourself one from scratch, fun project not as long to make as you think (once you get into the groove of it)
Great idea!
Great way to master the skill. Thanks Dave
Thank you body from Argentina.
Very nice Dave.
thx for teaching your knowledge
best regards from germany
Thank you so much. I wanted a cargo net for my car ceiling. They cost $20 and up. For a $5 bundle of rope from Home Depot, I now have a cargo net.
This is very cool. You were thorough in describing the needs of materials too.
Do you also have a video that goes through how to secure this to the (inside of a) roof of an SUV or mini-van? (When doing it for a cargo net)
Weights on the ends of the drop lines and use of a story stick that you hang on the vertical line helps keep the knots uniform.
Pretty cool idea, but does it really offer a comfortable surface? We used to have these military type of mesh-hammocks for luggage; but they were not meant for proper rest, despite being handy for bigger backpacks.
another great video Dave
Really wish you would have shown tying the ends and connecting the tree straps but other wise excellent video! I seriously wanna make one or two of thes now!😁
he's got multiple other videos showing hammock setup.
I couldn't find any other of his videos about hammocks
Just when I wanted make myself a hammock 😅, thank u sir you made it so simple for me.
so very cool thanks a lot but how to secure those stretcher sticks please explaihn
Thanks for sharing,may I. Ask how do I know how long of the role I need to cut at beginning ?
Great teaching Dave, really enjoyed it!
thank you so much for your showing easy process of fensing net.
,,,,good idea,,,, from Bangladesh🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩
Kick ass job Dave. Thank you sir.
Thank you! This helped me a lot! Building a tree web.
Around 3:30 you got so bright I thought we were about to lose you as you ascended into the heavens!
This reminds me of my macrame days in the 70's making plant hangers, it's fun!!! Great skill to learn.
Great video Dave very good quality😎
The best way to cut paracord is with a red hot soldering iron! Cuts through it like butter and automatically melts the end perfectly, no big blob at the end or burned fingers from trying to make the blob at the end smaller
Iv been thinking about making a hammack this videos the best one iv seen yet. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge
thanks for video i used to do fishing nets as kid and native lands we make these also we measure with hand 😅 it works too ... thanks for video i teach some one using your method as well :) good job and this teaches survival tactics i do this stuff for ptsd helps me i make battery lights and waterproof lights and stuff as well led etc ... and save money doing this stuff
Really nice. I'm going to make a small gear hammock like this with micro cord.
I'll use a round or square cardboard tube to put in between each knot (and slide it out after making the knot), that way each opening is the same size.
Actually, for the larger woodcraft folks, building their own hammock is probably the best way to go.
Thank you for this.
Once again my man dave with the way!
Ha, started one as a test back in 1963 while on USS Ranger . How much para- cord did you use ? Great info / demo. Thanks Dave !
Mtn Mel, Ret. 59,- 82 USN /SERE / VN.
Thank You
Like the mjolnir
I want to make a hammock chair I will make how you have shown here so thanks for the video
Do you think bank line would be ok?
The outer part I will do with para cord?
Thanks
Very useful video thank you sir.
Very nice I like it and learned something thanks.
Awesome look fairly easy to accomplish.. tnx Dave
Net video (parts 1, 2 & 3), 6 years ago. Gill nets Quick Tutorial, 5 years ago. Sloyd Project 1 & 2, 2 years ago (not net making... just the tools)
So how much paracord is needed?
Could you possibly use it as a fishing net for larger fish as for multiple use idem ?
How do you calculate the amount of para cord needed for a panel? I think this would make great pet fencing for campgrounds. Darlington, SC
Holy hell Mr Dave. You been lifting! Your getting swoll
Good stuff Dave, Thanks!
Pretty cool. Could probably do the same tech with fishing line for a net
Yes this is a wonderful skill to have and worthy of teaching to students of the outdoors. I'd like to point out that you can buy a really nice Mayan hammock online for $90 that weighs under 2 pounds and packs fairly small. I'll have to check my sources, but I have two of them, and I know they did not cost more than $8 in San Antonio (in the 1980s). Sure, 40 years is a long time, but that's a lot of inflation.
These types of hammock are not meant to be used with a spreader bar. A spreader bar makes a hammock dangerous to get in and out of and to rest in. The spreader bar keeps the center of mass too high which makes the hammock tippy. Take off the spreaders and let the hammock rise along the sides. There is no danger of falling out/off when you have a wall on either side.
Nice video!! I was waiting for some one who make this kynd of this with Paracord! From argentina👋🇦🇷
Gosh , Sir, that was beautifully explained , thanks a lot👍
If you we re going to use the netting for like fishing 'for theoretical survival', what would the ideal loop size be for the netting holes to not be too big for like river or lake fish to slip through?
Great skill to have, thanks Dave.👍
love the beard , and a great idea.
I'm familiar with those knots. It looks strong enough. Yet it is comfy.