My first system was an ENO sub 7 kit. The first time out I found that it beat ground sleeping, kept me dry in a light rain and separate from bugs. After following your suggestions using a properly sized hammock my camp sleeping set up is at least as comfortable as my bed at home. I set up hammock in my office, perfect for a mid day 15 minute break, much better than trying to rest in an office chair. Thanks, Marine!

Always enjoy watching this one. It is very helpful when selecting first hammock. Strongly suggest watching this guy’s entire series on hammock selection and use.👍

Thank you so much for the information. New hammock enthusiast here and I appreciate the information in this video. It really points out aspects a novice, such as myself, wouldn’t think to consider.

This is EXACTLY the video I needed to see. Thank you for your thoroughness. REI should make this a mandatory training video for their staff!

Hi Marine! Great channel & very informative. In 1968 about mid tour of duty in Vietnam we(1/26 Marines) captured a couple of NVA. After going thru their packs for Intel I was able to scavage two hammocks , a single and a double. For the remainder of my time in the Bush I was slung under my poncho and not laying in the mud. Still have both. Keep dry and comfy , safe and well! Semper Fi!

I have several hammocks. When I first started, I didn't want to spend too much in case hammocks weren't for me. I bought a piece of polyester material from Walmart and tied the ends. To date, that was one of the best hammocks I have owned. If I were to err on size, bigger is better. An over sized hammock can be dealt with. My pet peeve with most commercially made hammocks is they are made of three pieces of material with two triple stitched seams. A single piece of material is FAR superior in comfort, stretch, reliability, etc, etc. As for a ridgeline, a simple piece of paracord has worked well for me. I use a piece a little longer than the hammock and a truckers hitch so I can adjust its length to suit my situation. A fixed length ridgeline is definitely simpler, but hasn't always worked for me. For suspension, less is more. Carabiners can be nice, but unnecessary. I just use the Beckett Hitch. Simple, easy and the lightest weight. 5/8" mule tape (1250 lb rated) works super to hang hammocks along with a 1.5" polyester tree strap. My two bits. Thanks for sharing.

great helpful vid, loved the jacket assessment, always good to see a new video from you

Great video Marine. More common sense practical tips in under 15mins than I have found trawling for hours online. Thanks, am subscribing and look forward to the rest of your videos. Greetings from across the pond.

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Thanks for the great beginner guide for hammocks, I have been hammocking for a couple years now, but I feel like there is still so much to learn. I like the part where you talk about sizing.

I bout peed laughing when you put on that tiny little jacket ....

Lots of good information in this video Marine. I think many first time hammock purchasers never even consider points you have covered here....size and how it will be used being the most common mistakes being made. It only makes sense to do some research first. There is a wealth of information in your words. Thanks for what you do. Hope all is well, best wishes during these trying times.

Excellent advice

Very good video thank you

nice vid and true info

Very informative video. After my 2 Eno"s, went to Dutchware and finally settled on a Dutchware 11 ft wide cut hammock with ridgeline. Love it so much I feel no need to go with anything else. Besides that at the time the hammock was 35 dollars. How do you beat that? Fronkey bug net, a Superfly tarp and some quilts. All I will ever need. Really enjoy your channel. Take care and stay safe, Al

Very informative

I highly recommend the Backpacking With a Hammock channel. :)

love your videos first off! I respectfully disagree on the integrated bug net... I started with one and got tired of getting bit all through the night where I was up against it... I now have an encompassing bug net that goes over my hammock, under quilt and gear hammock. I haven't had any bites since and all of my gear is also out of all of the pests reach - snakes, ants, scorpions, mosquitos and all others from me and my gear.

Great video, Brother. Salute to you! Question about the structural ridgeline: I have a Madera Apache hammock that doesn't have a ridgeline connected to it. I would like to add one. Do I tie it to the hammock end of the carabiners or to the strap end? It came with a separate piece of cordage that I'm thinking is to be used for the ridgeline but what would be a good alternative? Thanks. I like your videos!

Thank you so much Will post another comment with feedback and questions

Imma take it to the park

My favorite hammock is the next one . I have a hard time not buying them. They are all better than trying to sleep on the ground.

question if i may i am not a outdoor guy any more to fat and old but looking at getting a hammock with a frame for away trips. i am a side sleeper but a lot of beds suck would just be used usually for a day or two would be mostly indoor maybe rarely outdoor any tips would be thanked

DD Hammocks in Scotland seems to have been around for a while . Up To 6 ft 5 in and 220 lb (100kg) Hammocks are 8.9 ft by 54 in (2.7m by 1.4m) over 6' 5" But Under 275 lbs Hammocks are 9.83 ft by 71 in ( 3m by 1.8m) I'm 6' 4" and 220 lbs and you are 6' 1" we should both fit in the smaller hammocks but according to you and another KZfaqr I don't fit in either ??? The reason I'm asking you about this is that I was looking at the 3f UL Lanshan 1 Pro tent and 2 guys both 6'1" on KZfaq claim the floor is to short at 7ft 6in (230m) because their nose and toes touch the walls when they lay down in it . The company says 6' 6". Who should I listen to?

If money was no object, what hammock system/brand do you recommend that can get my weight at or less than my total tent weight of 2lb 2oz? I am 5'6. 170lbs. Is that possible to do?

Know that if you tend to lie on your stomach a hammock is not for you. Unless you want back problems. I found out the hard way.

10 feet

Hennessy Hammocks?

Can someone convert the height for asian?

I called here... Colorado Springs Co. and was told... "All Co. Spgs . City parks do not allow anything to be wrapped around the trees." That included tree straps. I verified it after hanging one in a park (oops). I was there selling an ENO double to a guy that had seen an ad on Craigslist... it was too small for me.

Rope and hammock killing a tree? Is that a joke?