That ridge line makes an excellent support for bug netting, as well.

You never look back once you start hanging ! 13-15 feet is the sweet spot... walk it out heel to tow.. I respectfully disagree with the hammock ridgeline... simple way to figure it out is feet end is always 6 inches higher.. and with practice you can easily FEEL the correct hang . Great video ! I wish I had been bulking up like you have during the last year ! 🇺🇸

Dan, you’re a such a good teacher! I tune in just for that. WHAT A GIFT. Thanks for sharing. From Kentucky

Oh! To live in the good old U S of A……. Just to get on one of your courses 😂😂 stay safe, kind regards from Clive in deepest Dorset England 🇬🇧🇺🇸

I’m going hammock camping tomorrow for a week and this will definitely help.

Good tips! After you get the hammock right it's the only way to camp, is for me anyways. Add the rain fly, bugnet, hot tent, underquilt, etc., and it's 4 seasons!

highly recommend a hammock mat or a hammock quilt when camping in cool weather

When trees are too far apart I tie a pole a couple of feet away from the end of the hammock as an intermediate support to hold the suspension at the right height. As long as the rope or strap has no stretch it works like a charm. I make the pole high enough to support the ridge of my shelter tarp. The pole will sway if the distance is large. A couple of guys staked out keeps it stable. I’ve been improving my hang for twenty five years since I swore I’d never sleep on the ground again.

First time I used a hammock I fell out of it. The second time I used it I froze my bottom off. The Third time well let's just say I got into an argument with someone who said even though the trees are too far apart it was the quality of the hammock. So I am definitely looking forward to getting some real advice. I'm hoping that this class goes. I signed up for the one in May but it was canceled.

You can use trees that are farther apart... You just need to set your straps higher up the tree. 😏😁

Good information, and I totally agree with you. I never used a structural ridgeline until I purchased a warbonnet blackbird xlc, but after seeing it in action and using one myself a few times I understand the concept. I recommend anyone who asks me to add one to their hammock setup, plus it's a great place to hang my camp light for ease of access thru the night. Awesome channel sir!

Dutchware is some amazing gear. I love my chameleon.

Gunna try hammock camping this fall thx for tips.

Thank you for all your tips on bushcraft and survival your very helpful

This is a very good video...90% of the people I see in a hammock need to learn this...I will disagree tho on a couple things...When out camping you seldom find those perfect trees so if they are a little wide and your Ridgeline is a little tight it is still ok...You can still get a good diagonal lay without shoulder squeeze or calf ridge...Also if the trees are a little close and your Ridgeline is a little loose you are still ok because it allows you to use the width of your hammock and get more diagonal than normal and can still get nice and flat...Another tip... If your hammock is a little tight and you are experiencing a little calf ridge you can push your feet down on the ridge and it will collapse elimating the problem... Happy hanging...

For anyone wanting to learn about hammock camping, they should visit a hang event where dozens of hammock campers get together. So much to learn from those events.

Wish I could be there, love hammock camping

You didn’t show how to run the structural line?

Make a 90° angle with your thumb and index finger (thumb pointing up and index level) and your hammock lone is set at the correct angle for tension.

Best tip yet

Once I bought a warbonnet black bird hammock with a ridgeline it all came together for the most comfortable hang ever.

Thank you for this upload. It was extremely helpful to all new hammock hangers. Your course sounds like a blast. God bless you. John

Man, I wish you guys were closer so I could do the class!

Thank you. ☘️🌝🌲

Very useful tip. Awesome 👍

I just bought a hammock! Love the timing! By the way my neighbors ask if you could turn down the intro song a tad. SITW.

Can you show us how to add a ridgeline to a hammock that doesn't have one?

Great info just ordered on of Dave Canterbury new hammocks.

Best night of sleep in your life? This is no joke. I've been hammock camping many times over the years. We just went to Lost Park Campground in Colorado. Set up some hammocks for my 2 oldest boys and they love it! I don't think they'll be able to sleep in a tent anymore.

Good information on Hammock hanging

Great tips, Dan. Thank you for sharing them with us. Stay safe and stay cool

Nice! All I ever do is hammock camp so this is perfect

Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and experience! I have to say, your vids are easy to follow, fun to watch, and very informative! Keep it up!!!

Well all of that was good stuff... But let me suggest another video boss, for those of us like me new to this hammock life, I have no clue where to add this new ridge line, what's good to use for ridge line and at what point on the hammock do you tie this line and which knots is best? When you made your adjustments too show to tight and too loose that would have been awesome time to show how we add this ridge line. Thank you and have a blessed day

Good tip , thanks for sharing , God bless !

Never hammock camped yet... Got one, just never used it I need more tips!!

Q&A? More axe videos please

Thanks Dan great tip

Great tips! My ridge line usually ends up too tight.

I am thinking of coming to the Modern Bushcraft class just to see what "Medicinal Pants" are like. Meeting you guys and getting hammock tips straight from Dutch would be bonuses. 🤣

great hammock kit.......

Love the videos! Keep em coming!

Really nice video! Thanks for sharing

Physical issues, like the neck spinal fusions I have, WILL create problems with hammock sleeping or even just lounging. I pretty much knew this was going to happen to me. I have serious problems using a cot for the same reason. I really need the back support that the ground provides. But there are compelling reasons to use a hammock. I'm in the Northwest US - The Cascade range is my stomping ground (didn't used to be, btw). Sometimes...a lot of sometimes, it's really wet, but there are lots of trees. A hammock is the way to go in these conditions IF a hammock is doable. Also, I'm not a big fan of carrying a tent. I have done tent, bivy and tarp. I rarely used my tent when I carried one. Among a variety of issues for me is that a tent is either too constricting, way too heavy, or way way too expensive...for something not used much. A hammock nicely fills a gap for a hiker who goes mostly with tarp/bivy. It's Not a replacement. Compromises need to made. I cannot get by using a hammock night in night out. I'm now recovering still from too many hammock nights almost two months ago. The first couple nights weren't too bad, but I never should have pushed a week plus. Using a closed cell pad inside the hammock helped a bit, but it is still awkward. Hammock worked best for short nights -- sleeping in and/or racking early is better on the ground for me. The big positive for the hammock is the ability to make camp in places not so doable on the ground. Mud, Snow, steep ground, rocky/rooty ground and even places with aggressive critters. In many types of forest, a hammock can be a positive game changer. I'm recovering now, but I think that a better fitness/back/core strength level would help. I'm glad that I wasn't doing my testing too deep in the bush. I pack pretty heavy by current hiker trend standards, but I plan to include my hammock in that load. I'm not a tourist and I'm not running marathons. I'm an American wilderness trekker.

Sounds like a class

Remember to include the link you mentioned! :)

nice tip, gotta try this.

:50 perfect "hangle"

Interesting. My Hennessey Hammocks had a preinstalled guy line, so the %age was not an issue. I had never seen a hammock with a guy line before. The hint-suggestion that I offer for hammock camping is to have more rainfly than you may think is “just OK”. Some hammocks offer flys that will be helpful if the on,y moisture is dew that falls straight down. That’s a rare to nonexistent night. Rain is almost always accompanied by wind, and blows in under inadequate rain flys. My experience is that a rainfly is better if it extends a couple of feet beyond BOTH ends of the hammock. It should extend far enough out sideways and slope down far enough that rain cannot blow into the hammock. The more downward slope, the less sideways extension is needed. Believe me, that when wind and rain are soaking your sleeping bag, it is not the time to wonder if a larger fly would have been a good idea. And, the lower your butt sags down in the hammock, the wider the rainfly needs to be. TIGHTEN UP those lines to the trees. Lay in the hammock a few minutes. TIGHTEN those lines again. If the manufacturer offers a cutesy catenary cut rainfly, run - don’t walk - away. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

Need to try hammocking

Using a ridgeline, you don’t have to fumble with your hammock suspension angle with the trees. The optimal angle is whatever is comfortable. You don’t need to be concerned with tension on your ridgeline. Buy strong cord for your ridgeline and if it breaks, it’s only a ridgeline. Very inexpensive to replace. You don’t have to go out buying some crazy silver string or crap like that. Simple paracord has been strong enough to hold myself at 170lbs. Don’t over complicate it for the other viewers.

I made a bed rack for my truck and put arms on the passenger side to hang my hammock.

My first hammock camp spot had trees way too far apart. Had to climb up the tree to wrap the straps. Way too far apart

Is the tight ridgeline together with the calf ridge I cant get rid of? Larger ridgeline.....

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Could you show how to attach a structural ridge line to a hammock that doesn't come with one?

i love the hammock but i get cold butt syndrome even in the summer. have had 7 back surgeries so it really sucks. any suggestions?

Or just order the chameleon that already comes with the ridgeline and options for the bug net or winter cover 😯

Im confused why you need a structral ridge line.

What hammock is this?

Is that a Dutchware Chameleon?

love your stuff normally, but this made NO since! how do you set it up? wouldnt different cordage change the effect? so much info left out..

Love my DD Frontline, but unfortunately the only way to do a structural ridgline would be to cut the bug net. On the bright side, with my whoopie slings I can get a great hang in seconds.

Do you tie the Ridgeline at the end of the hammock, ot closer to the tree? Just curious. Last time I slept in a hammock it killed my back.

Slept in one twice. Kept ending up in a ball in the center. Am I doing something wrong? Cause I really do like the idea, just not comfortable like that.

That was the best explanation of how to setup the ridgeline I have ever seen. Thanks so much...I have really struggled with that setup.

I didn’t see the link below anyone ?

If adding a structural ridgeline, what type of cordage do you recommend?

I think you've listened to us and remixed the audio from your intro. Still prefer the old white one though.

tip#1 watch Shug's channel (shugemery) tip#2 practice what you have learned and find what works best for you, enjoy

First like and comment 4th view awesome

Would "bank line" make a good ridgeline or would it be too small & potentially cut into the hammock & its ropes?

83% = Divide the length by 6 and multiple by 5 and you'll be close enough.

I've been wanting to use a hammock for a while, but it doesn't seem like it goes well with the bushcraft style.

I bought a hammock and was never 👎 able to put it up cuz when I bought it I didn’t realize somebody took the straps out of that sucker 📦 must have been a real pro cuz the tape was put right back like it never was open 😕👍👌✌️🇺🇸I want to know can any straps work?

get an under quilt number one tip

i like how you started the video pretending you didnt just hit record

Really really likes the modern Bush craft class idea. There are far too many people who are stuck in old world mentalities. The battery on my GPS lasts for a month. However I am not a fan Of the hammock advice. Hammocks are incredibly finickey and everyone likes them different. There's no best way to sleep, there's just your way.

Most mistakes made with hammock camping are because the trees are to close together. It's easier to lay down in diagonally flattening out the hammock surface when the trees are further apart. Also with this pretty tight ridgeline you're showing, you are limiting that same process. I only have a fixed ridgeline when the hammock has a fixed mosquito net but I leave a lot of slack so I can still flatten the hammocks sleeping surface to have a good sleep or rest. Not to mention that fixed ridgeline being that tight can hurt you. I prefer bungee cord as ridgeline. Don't you think if a ridgeline was the answer to your problems all hammocks would include them? But they don't! I've been hammock camping everywhere in the world for over 20 years. None of your hammock tips so far does make any sense.

Wrong setup🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

horrible

can straight people use these also?