Dutchware Gear Quilted Chameleon / Testing new gear on a Overnighter

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3 ай бұрын

Testing the Dutchware Gear Quilted Chameleon that Dutchware Gear sent to try out. Taking it out on its maiden voyage. For an overnighter. Also, I will be testing a new tarp, backpack, and other gear. Join me as I use them not only for a night. But also in the rain and windy conditions. And what is the other gear? Please watch and enjoy.
Quilted Chameleon ( www.dutchwaregear.com )
Hex Tarp ( www.hammockgear.com )
Top Quilt ( www.hamockgear.com )
Nitecore NU25UL Headlight
Stake Bag ( allmansright.com )

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@Stone-Wolf-Outdoors 3 сағат бұрын

i have been slowing upgrading my gear to better and lighter around 15lbs at the moment so love these vids Brother keep it up

@pglen6042 28 күн бұрын

Followed Bob and George's recommendation to check your channel. Thoroughly enjoyed the hike to Mt Rushmore, now it's testing the hammock.

@AdventureswiththeMarine 28 күн бұрын

If not for sleeping in a hammock. My hiking days may have been over. With the fabric conforming around your body, with no pressure points. I always get a great night of sleep. And ready to hike the next day.

@pglen6042 28 күн бұрын

Fun to watch, thank you.

@AdventureswiththeMarine 28 күн бұрын

Thank you Pglen for watching. I really appreciate it.

@mkarp8464 3 ай бұрын

I left my Hennessey to become a ground dweller in a Durston Xmid1, but this quilted hammock has me thinking about returning to the the hammock world. Well done video.

@AdventureswiththeMarine 3 ай бұрын

There are place that you can not hang a hammock. And I think you have one of the best tents for that. But if I had the choose between the tent and the hammock. On equal terms. I will always choose the hammock. thank you Mkarp for watching. I really appreciate it.

@backpackingadventures4813 3 ай бұрын

Awesome gear choices! I have the same hammock, hex tarp, headlamp and backpack. Great minds think alike. Love them and you will be happy. The hammock is really nice. I love mine. I normally lay with my head to the left but had no issues to the right. I have the hex tarp but at 11 foot. I’m thinking I should have gotten the 12 foot since it doesn’t have the doors. I’ll have to measure my quilted hammock they sent me. I thought it was 11 foot. If it’s 10 I was very comfortable and maybe I can start getting shorter hammocks and save weight. Good luck with your ultralight journey. Your body will thank you at the end of a long hiking day. Outstanding video Ron!

@1asphaltcowboy 3 ай бұрын

Dang, I thought it was a 11’ hammock. I hope he just over looked it and it is. If it’s a 10 I’m prob out ….

@backpackingadventures4813 3 ай бұрын

@@1asphaltcowboy I confirmed with Dutchware, the one I received was 11ft.

@1asphaltcowboy 3 ай бұрын

I’m in thanks Dan ! 🤤

@AdventureswiththeMarine 3 ай бұрын

When I received this hammock. I grab my pack. And did this overnighter. I assumed by looking at it. And not measuring it. But only weighing it. That it was a 10 ft. hammock. I was wrong. It is a 11 ft hammock. You know what they say when you assume. In this case. The ass was only me. That's what I get for assuming! Thank you guys for watching. Very much appreciated.

@1asphaltcowboy 3 ай бұрын

Doesn’t really matter because you had fun and I’ve watched it 3 times now😄. I’m gonna get me one hopefully this week 🤞thank you VERY much pal !

@AndrewHikesBergs 3 ай бұрын

Bringing a wood bag to Afton SP is a brilliant idea! I’m definitely doing that from now on. I always enjoy your videos!

@AdventureswiththeMarine 3 ай бұрын

It sure made it easier. Thank you AndrewHikesBergs so much for watching. I really appreciate it.

@barondavis5692 Ай бұрын

That wild turkey was probably Shug making turkeys sounds thinking you were a wild turkey. 😮

@AdventureswiththeMarine Ай бұрын

I was definitely a turkey that night when I GOBBLED up that steak! And I was not about to share it with Shug. He can go gobble somewhere else. lol.

@parnold-mora8924 3 ай бұрын

That bugnet pole mod is pretty slick...Dutch comes up with some pretty innovative ideas. Luv the video, luv the hike, thanks so much for sharing it all.

@AdventureswiththeMarine 3 ай бұрын

That Dutch is a Mad Scientist. What is he going to come up next. Thank you Parnold-Mora so much for watching.

@chriscon8463 3 ай бұрын

Looks like a great hammock! I’m sure it’d be more than long enough for my 5’6” height. I use a Hennessy right now! Those turkeys were really talkative!

@AdventureswiththeMarine 3 ай бұрын

It would be the perfect length for your height. It really is a great little hammock. Even the turkeys thought so! Thank you Chriscon for watching.

@mykoreandreams7636 3 ай бұрын

Wow! I love the quilted hammock and the tarp. Glad that you have a company there the turkeys. Cheers the Marine

@AdventureswiththeMarine 3 ай бұрын

Did you ever have that feeling that the woods were watching? Those turkeys were everywhere. But it is nice to have company. Thank you Mykoreandreams for watching. I really appreciate it.

@PumpkinVillage 3 ай бұрын

Another well done video and review. Great place to hang out. Thanks for the reviews and God Bless. Take care, Al

@AdventureswiththeMarine 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Al so much. I always enjoy hearing from you. God Bless!

@Baldrian0402 3 ай бұрын

Looks like some great in-depth reviews are coming up. Dutch said something about them not making a 12ft version in the foreseeable future. But the 10ft working for you at 6ft sounds promising.

@AdventureswiththeMarine 3 ай бұрын

I was amazed how comfortable I was in that 10footer. The 11footer would have been better for me. But if you want to cut weight. The 10ft. will fit that boll! Thank you Baldrain for watching. I really appreciate it.

@Richard-Seekingwulf 3 ай бұрын

Wow that was a great video brother You Really Got Me in the camping mood. I would like to get that bug net pole module for my chameleon. God Bless you 🙏

@AdventureswiththeMarine 3 ай бұрын

I was really impressed with that pole module. It is worth a upgrade. Thank you Richard-Seekingwulf for watching. i really appreciate it.

@sheilahenry7279 3 ай бұрын

Nice video. I always have one of our 2 dogs w/ me & that dropped stake wouldn’t have touched the ground. 😂 I enjoyed your prayer & the turkey gobbles. Hammock looks great.

@AdventureswiththeMarine 3 ай бұрын

It is always good to have someone with you in the woods. Even if they are Turkeys. Thank you Sheilahenry so much for watching.

@jerryg957 3 ай бұрын

Nice, thanks for posting Marine.....

@AdventureswiththeMarine 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Jerry for watching!

@1asphaltcowboy 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for getting this video up before it might release this coming week on their website ! I’ve been watching @backpackingadventures channel also! I wanted your opinion too !

@AdventureswiththeMarine 3 ай бұрын

I love Dan from backpackingadventures. I am hoping to do a hike with him someday. Thank you 1asphaltcowboy for watching. I really appreciate it.

@manuelmetallica 3 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍looks great!

@AdventureswiththeMarine 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Manuelmetallica for watching. Much appreciated.

@tanjarott7535 3 ай бұрын

Nice video. What an interesting hammock. For a long time I have been trying to figure out that asymmetrical lay that people are talking about. The Chameleon with the built in quilt makes it quite clear how that works. I have been looking a while and finally bought the Crua Koala Maxx set (it was on sale). It just arrived this week and I imagine it will be fun times trying to figure that out. Hoping to make some of the hangs around Wisconsin/midwest. God bless. I am so happy I found your channel. It is so uplifting.

@AdventureswiththeMarine 3 ай бұрын

I hope to see you at one of those Hammock Forums Hangs. It would be nice to meet you. Thank you Tanjarott for watching. I really appreciate it. God bless!

@angryshrub1 3 ай бұрын

Looks good. Alice is pissed you’re cheating on her with another pack.

@AdventureswiththeMarine 3 ай бұрын

It has been awhile since I have humped Alice Pack. Thank you Angryshrub1 so much for watching.

@VisitaInteriora 3 ай бұрын

Hi there Marine, I am enjoying another one of your videos. I got to say, I am impressed with this product. Is it down filled? You don't want to see my setup. Its so bulky, and heavy. Got a huge tarp, huge synthetic UQ, and an old sleeping bag from the 90s. BUT: Everything is super rugged, so I am looking forward for them mad max overnighters, coming our our way.

@sheilahenry7279 3 ай бұрын

😂 I’m getting what I want to start since using my old Eno w/ old extra Walmart sleeping bags that zippers are broken. But, feel your pain as I’m wanting to backpack & have a great pack I like but I look old timey.! It’s an 81Liter Kelty weighing over 5 pounds. If I try to look modern I take the brain off & use as a Fanny pack. 😂

@AdventureswiththeMarine 3 ай бұрын

It has 850 down. The best hammock and gear is the one you have. Then when you are ready. Just replace one piece at a time. I look at this as an investment. If you take care of your equipment. It will take care of you. And the best part. It more than likely,. last you a life time. thank you Visitalnteriora for watching. I really appreciate it.

@VisitaInteriora 3 ай бұрын

@@AdventureswiththeMarine Yeah, you got a good show there. I like your sense of humor. Guess what I did last week..sewed my first hammock. Bought 16 meters of 70D Ripstop Nylon, Amsteel etc. I made a 12' double layer hammock, with an opening to slide in sleeping pads. I weigh 100 kg and I wanted a stiffer lay, so two 70D (!) layers without any stretch,. It's great. Feels like laying in one of those hibernation tanks you see in sci-fi movies. Could lay there for years on end. Great for my back. I named it "the Hibernator" Have a great weekend. God bless.

@AdventureswiththeMarine 3 ай бұрын

I need to lean how to sew. I love the creativity.

@VisitaInteriora 3 ай бұрын

@@AdventureswiththeMarine I never used a s.-machine in my life prior 2022. It's really not difficult, if you know the fundamental basics. Only problem when you have very large size fabrics, like for tarps, you need a lot of space.

@NJHeart2Heart 3 ай бұрын

Haven't watched you vids in a while.. Loved this :)

@AdventureswiththeMarine 3 ай бұрын

Thank you NJHeart2Heart so much.

@goyourownway9149 3 ай бұрын

Amen!

@AdventureswiththeMarine 3 ай бұрын

Amen brother! Thank you Goyourownway for watching. Much appreciated!

@pglen6042 28 күн бұрын

I guess it was a picnic area.

@AdventureswiththeMarine 28 күн бұрын

A designated backpacking campsite that you have to hike to.

@jaycreature3893 3 ай бұрын

First off, NY needs to step up its games. That wasn’t a campsite that was the Taj Mahal I’m not sure if you speak Turkey but I was listening, they are setting up on your flank. You almost got ambushed by dinosaur birds. 🦃. Fun video.

@AdventureswiththeMarine 3 ай бұрын

I thought that I was going to be overrun by those vultures. But then I started to give Thanksgivings! Thank you Jaycreature so much for watching. I really do appreciate it.

@mat-ventures 3 ай бұрын

Hey Ron! Glad to see you're back on the trail, but no Runner this time? Also at 3:20 you didn't finish your sentence "I'm gonna be testing..."

@AdventureswiththeMarine 3 ай бұрын

It means more to come. I hope to have Runner back on the next trip. Thank you Mat-ventures for watching. I so do appreciate it.

@kevinbungles 3 ай бұрын

Nice

@AdventureswiththeMarine 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Kevin for watching. I really do appreciate it.

@wazoologist 3 ай бұрын

Great vid. Not sure a small asymmetrical underquilt like that would work for me, I'll stick with my Superior Gear hammock for now.

@AdventureswiththeMarine 3 ай бұрын

I will be doing a review for this hammock. And then I will put them side by side and show the pros and cons. Strength and weakness. Thank you Wazoologist for watching.

@barondavis5692 Ай бұрын

I was wondering about that.

@ricardoneto7789 3 ай бұрын

Great video Marine👍 Even the wild turkeys agree🤣. Maybe a side by side comparison with the superior gear hammock in the works 🤪. Marine how do do find diagonal lay underquilt of the Dutch ware compared to Superior gear ? I’m guessing the hammock could be lighter for the same length and temperature range ? Great work Marine 👍👍👍

@AdventureswiththeMarine 3 ай бұрын

First I will do a review. Then I will put it side by side with the Superior Hammock. Each has there pros and cons. Stay tuned! thank you Ricardoneto for watching. Much appreciated.

@waltbrim5897 3 ай бұрын

I like my Chameleon, but being a restless sleeper the asymmetrical quilts just don't work for me.

@AdventureswiththeMarine 3 ай бұрын

I will be covering that on the review. Thank you Waltbrim so much for watching.

@tumbleweed5425 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the adventure into ultra lite. It seems that your shoulders were edging out. Did you feel that you were pushing the temperature envelop??? How is the bugnet pole held in place? Could you do a "Side by Side" with the SuperiorGear hammock, especially regarding the use of the SG snaps and bug net. So interesting watching the development and competition. But I still love my BB XLC from Warbonnet. Thx again, T

@AdventureswiththeMarine 3 ай бұрын

All of those questions will be answer soon. I like the way you are thinking. As for having a place for storage in your hammock. Nothing beats the BB XLC. My nephew took mine. And said that I will never see it again! Thank you Tumbleweed for watching. It is always good to hear from you.

@LousyFIBs 3 ай бұрын

Your spin-off channel: "Adventures With The Turkeys" - I like to lay diagonally opposite as you were in this video (the angle of the quilt). I assume the direction of the quilt can be ordered in the other angle, right?

@AdventureswiththeMarine 3 ай бұрын

I haven't talked to them yet. But I an sure it will. Do you think the turkeys thought that I was a big turkey? They sure wanted so bad to join me in my hammock. Thank you John for watching. Always appreciated.

@TheTarotCardGuy 2 ай бұрын

Dutch said they are only doing this lay direction for now, but will do the opposite sometime in the future.

@LousyFIBs 2 ай бұрын

@@TheTarotCardGuy - Yeah, I saw that video too.

@barondavis5692 Ай бұрын

Anyone notice the heart in the clouds at 3:30?

@AdventureswiththeMarine Ай бұрын

I was feeling the LOVE that day!

@pglen6042 28 күн бұрын

Where did the 'fire pit' equipment come from?

@AdventureswiththeMarine 28 күн бұрын

That was a campsite. Over looking the St. Croix River.

@TheTarotCardGuy 2 ай бұрын

How is this compared to the Superior Gear ?

@AdventureswiththeMarine 2 ай бұрын

Soon I will show the pros and cons of each. They both strengths and weakness. Thank you The TarotCardGuy for watching. I really appreciate it.

@RootsLion 3 ай бұрын

shame d hmk has a net and not d same camo as ur topqwilt.. wish i could afford insulated hmk like that but import to uk would be insane sadly ..

@AdventureswiththeMarine 3 ай бұрын

Like everything else. Shipping has really gotten expensive. Thank you RootsLion for watching. I really appreciate it.

@Hajmeddig123 2 ай бұрын

off the top of ur head which one do u recommend ? Superior or this one from dutch?

@AdventureswiththeMarine 2 ай бұрын

I will be doing a side by side comparison. As for now. All I can say is the Superior Hammock will work better in colder temperatures. Thank you Hajmeddig for watching. I really appreciate it.

@Hajmeddig123 2 ай бұрын

@@AdventureswiththeMarine Because it covers more ?

@AdventureswiththeMarine 2 ай бұрын

@@Hajmeddig123 If you like to put your legs up against the sides. And move around a lot. You will not have the protection from the cold. But if you are above-freezing temperatures. It may not be a problem. Don't get me wrong. The Quilted Charmeleon is going to be a good little hammock. There are a few bugs he needs to work out.

@Hajmeddig123 2 ай бұрын

@@AdventureswiththeMarine thank you so much!

@paulkhanna1 Ай бұрын

Which site was this at afton?

@AdventureswiththeMarine Ай бұрын

I believe it was 18. You could hang three hammocks in that site. But there is some other ones that are are nice. Great views. Thank you Paulkhsnna1 for watching. I really appreciate it.

@paulkhanna1 Ай бұрын

@@AdventureswiththeMarine I love your videos! Looking forward to your review of the quilted chameleon. It’ll be hard for me to switch away from my superiorgear hammock, which is 29 oz, but I’m curious to hear which one you like better.

@exothermal.sprocket 3 ай бұрын

Just don't move in to St. Paul. They raised sales tax to 10%, highest in the Nation.

@AdventureswiththeMarine 3 ай бұрын

I grew up in St. Paul in the 60s and 70s. It was a great place for a kid. ( I am a Eastsider ) Started to raise my kids in the 80s. In the 90s. It started to go down hill. In 1996 we move to Wisconsin. I am sadden what those politicians have done to that Once Great City. I look across the river to remanence what once was.

@TheTarotCardGuy 2 ай бұрын

@@AdventureswiththeMarineIm in BC, Canada. 12% GST and PST tax.

@AdventureswiththeMarine 2 ай бұрын

@@TheTarotCardGuy You got me there. The things our so-called leaders do to such beautiful places.

@SFCRambo60 3 ай бұрын

I really like your channel but your to old to be out by yourself, come on. I was in Scouting since 1957 until WOKE took over around 1998 and loved I Scouting and believed in their one one saying of Being Prepared but their second saying and very important, use the buddy system when in the outdoors. Semper Fi Brother. I'm 73 years old and will not go out by myself on Camping, Hiking and or Fishing

@AdventureswiththeMarine 3 ай бұрын

That is definitely wise advise. You can't go wrong with the bubby system. Thank you SFCRambo for watching. I always appreciate it.