@DaveTPC These are amazing at creating a good shelter from the rain. The attachment points are strong and the adjustability of the system is the same or easier as a tarp.
That said, I use a tarp well up over my fire making/wood storage and lounging areas.
@ragegap The video is simply trying to demonstrate how quick and easy this type of shelter can be when compared to alternatives. Speed is of the essence if you're cold and wet and in need of shelter in a hurry and this setup is pretty quick!
Thanks for this video! My last name is "Hammack" and my 6 yr old son asked why it's sometimes spelled with an "o...c...k." This was a great way to show him what a "hammock" is!
@ADKOMGroup That's a great idea! Where did you buy that stuff sack and is it as light as the original sack? What do you do with the hammock ropes and tree protectors while it's stuffed?
the motorcycle ties or vehicle straps that you use are fast but far too heavy for ultralight stealth camping. Yes the treehuggers and knots might be a tad more complicated but they are light and actually, one you practice a few time the figure eight knots are ridiculously easy. I have the same weight argument again using fat carabiners and o-rings. Great ideas though.
The only thing i dfon't like about these is that they seem to have alot of little plastic clips etc such as to attach the tarp. How would it go if you were out in the bush and one of them broke. Basic and simple will leave less to go wrong (ie tied on with simple knots from the word go.
PS as a long term square tarp user how do these tarps go if the wind is pushing the rain in on an angle?
@DaveTPC These are amazing at creating a good shelter from the rain. The attachment points are strong and the adjustability of the system is the same or easier as a tarp.
That said, I use a tarp well up over my fire making/wood storage and lounging areas.
tonkmonster 2 weeks ago
Good job dude! May be easier to do the 2.5 min with the snakeskins, but i'm impressed.
zgreengnt 1 month ago
@ragegap The video is simply trying to demonstrate how quick and easy this type of shelter can be when compared to alternatives. Speed is of the essence if you're cold and wet and in need of shelter in a hurry and this setup is pretty quick!
i2h12315 4 months ago
Thanks for this video! My last name is "Hammack" and my 6 yr old son asked why it's sometimes spelled with an "o...c...k." This was a great way to show him what a "hammock" is!
BadSneakers 4 months ago
@ADKOMGroup That's a great idea! Where did you buy that stuff sack and is it as light as the original sack? What do you do with the hammock ropes and tree protectors while it's stuffed?
Darkanii 6 months ago
the motorcycle ties or vehicle straps that you use are fast but far too heavy for ultralight stealth camping. Yes the treehuggers and knots might be a tad more complicated but they are light and actually, one you practice a few time the figure eight knots are ridiculously easy. I have the same weight argument again using fat carabiners and o-rings. Great ideas though.
globalhammockful 7 months ago
Whats the damn rush its not a race!
ragegap 7 months ago
@CohanDigitmatta You're right. There should be a Special Police Dept. set up to combat that sort of behaviour. Hammock 5-0.
nudgabollocks 11 months ago
I never, ever want to see running and a hammock in the same video ever again.
CohanDigitmatta 1 year ago
The only thing i dfon't like about these is that they seem to have alot of little plastic clips etc such as to attach the tarp. How would it go if you were out in the bush and one of them broke. Basic and simple will leave less to go wrong (ie tied on with simple knots from the word go.
PS as a long term square tarp user how do these tarps go if the wind is pushing the rain in on an angle?
DaveTPC 1 year ago