Hammock ridgeline
Ridgelines are a nice option to have when hammock camping. In this video we are going to cover everything that you will need to know about the hammock ridgeline.
1. The structural and non-structural ridge line.
2. The two types of a structural ridgeline.
3. The three purposes for a structural ridgeline.
And how to use them in a camping situation and more.
STRUCTURAL RIDGELINES:
GO Outfitters: Amsteel / 11ft. hammock only ( )
Hammockgear:/ fixed / Spectra (Amsteel) /or Zing-it / 11ft. hammock only ( )
Dutchware Gear: fixed and adjustable / Lash-it / 10 or 11ft. hammocks ( )
Arrowhead Equipment: Fixed / Dynaglide / 10 and 11ft. hammocks ( )
Dream Hammock: Fixed / amsteel / any size ( )
RIDGELINE ORGANIZER ( )
KA-BAR ( )
Headlamp: Black Diamond ( )
Hangtime Hook: ( )
Hammock Ridgelines
When you talk about a ridgeline, you may be referencing three different parts of your hammock setup. Our founder, Dutch, explains the difference between these three ridgelines.
The first ridgeline is the apex of your tarp. A tarp ridgeline helps keep your tarp tightly secured so it can protect your hammock underneath.
The second meaning of ridgeline refers to the equipment that suspends your tarp above your hammock. You can create a split or continuous ridgeline with this gear. At DutchWare, we provide the accessories you need for both types of ridgelines so you can set up your tarp without complex knots.
The third instance in which you would use the word ridgeline is when referring to the hammock ridgeline. DutchWare offers two different types of structural hammock ridgelines: adjustable and fixed. With either of these two kinds of ridgelines, you can adjust the amount of sag in your hammock to your liking. Make sure you're referring to the right item when searching for ridgelines for your camping gear.
We know you depend on your outdoor gear to protect you from the elements. When you shop with DutchWare, you can be confident you're getting the best hammocks and accessories at the best prices.
Timestamps:
[0:00] What are ridgelines?
[0:09] What is the tarp ridgeline?
[0:18] What ridgeline gear can you use to suspend your tarp?
[0:20] What is the difference between a continuous vs. split ridgeline?
[0:29] What is the ridgeline of your hammock?
[0:34] What is the difference between fixed vs. adjustable hammock ridgelines?
[0:41] Examples of adjustable hammock ridgelines
[0:44] The purpose of a hammock ridgeline
[0:50] Make sure you refer to the correct ridgeline when speaking with others
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Warbonnet Ridgerunner Dogbone Suspension Retrofit using 7/64th Amsteel
KdawgCrazy did a video where he expressed that he wanted to change out the stock dogbones on his Ridgerunner and I took full advantage to play with Amsteel. I am making Kdawg 2 matched sets out of 7/64th Amsteel.
The issue is the stock dogbones are quite long, probably for stability, and if you want to make a winter palace out of a long tarp, his was a Kelty Noah's Tarp 12, the two dogbones are so long that having the closed overlapping doors aren't happening. By shortening up the dogbones, the tarp should close now.
The measurements that I found work for my is a piece of 7/64th Amsteel 49.5 inches in length. From each end I mark spots of 3.5 inches for the bury, then 3 inches from that mark or 6.5 inches from the end. I also put a mark at 5 inches just so I can compare the measures and to help see that I am being accurate.
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????LIVE Making Amsteel Continuous Loops For Your Hammock, Tarp and Outdoor Gear
This was a live demo of making a continuous loop for my daughters hammock build. I will be using this to make the gathered end portion by tying a modified sheet bend knot. I am using 7/64 amsteel. This if very easy project and great use of the scrap.
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How to setup a structural ridgeline on a hammock. (Text)
How to Hang a Continuous Ridgeline with Soft Shackles
Keep your hammock safe from the elements with a continuous ridgeline. Dutch walks you through setting up our continuous ridgeline with our soft shackles.
The DutchWare continuous ridgeline has many benefits for campers, such as allowing you to move your tarp into position over your hammock quickly. Our continuous ridgelines arrive with all the gear you need to protect your hammock.
For high-quality gear that is easy to use and guaranteed to withstand the elements, shop our continuous ridgeline at DutchWare today.
Timestamps:
[0:00] Introduction
[0:13] Products included with the continuous ridgeline: a Dutch hook, wasp, and two soft shackles
[0:35] Using the Dutch hook
[1:22] Moving the soft shackles
[1:45] Preparing to hang wasp hook
[2:08] Wasp hook explanation
[2:29] How to hang the wasp hook
[2:56] Securing your wasp hook
[3:30] How to get the wasp hook out of jams
[4:30] How to attach the d-rings to the soft shackles
[5:27] Movement features of the continuous ridgeline
[5:50] Safety features of the continuous ridgeline
[6:12] Attaching the D-ring to the soft shackle on the other side
[7:15] Benefits of our continuous ridgeline
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Q&A / Episode #2 / Hanging your hammock / Why the 30-degree angle / Hammock Ridgeline
In this second episode of the Q&A series. We are going to look at three questions. And each of the questions will relate to each other. To remove the mystery about ' Why hang a hammock at a 30° angle , and why should someone get a hammock that fits them and the Ridgeline. Plus more.
The calculations for the number of shears and tensile force ( hammock physics 101 ) is from the book: The Ultimate Hang by Derek Hansen ( )
RIDGELINES:
Amsteel Adjustable Structural Ridgeline ( )
Amsteel Ridgeline for an 11' hammock ( )
Structural Ridgelines ( )
HAMMOCK USED:
11ft' Wide Netlless ( )
SUSPENSION USED:
Superior Hammock Cinch Buckle ( )
HAMMOCKS - Beginners Guide ( Episode 6 ) TARPS - Ridgelines - How to set up
You have decided on what style of tarp. Now we are going to learn how to set it up. In this 6th episode of the beginners guide for hammocks and hammock camping. We are going to look at ridgelines and the different hardware to make setting them up simple and fast.
EQUIPMENT USED:
Poly tarp and paracord - Walmart
Cuben fiber tarp -
Nylon tarp -
Tarp Flyz, Tarp Flez, Wasp, Stingerz, Dutch Hook, Zing it and Continuous Ridgeline -
Adjustable Ridgeline Tutorial
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This video is a step by step tutorial, of how to make an adjustable ridgeline for my hammock; using 7/64 Andrew.
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Fixed Structural Ridgeline For Hammocks using 1/8th Amsteel
Doing some experimenting with hammock suspension. Upping the overall strength capacity. This is the ridgeline now that I know the length that works for this hammock so decided to go fixed. I am using 1/8th amsteel that has break strength of 2500lbs.
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????LIVE UCR Universal Constrictor Rope For Hammock Ridgeline Using Amsteel
A continuation of a series I am doing while I make a hammock for my daughter. In this video we make the UCR, or Universal Constrictor Rope to be used as the adjustable ridgeline. Turned out I didn't leave enough room on the constrictor so I will need to remake it. Same process, but a little longer restrictor and I don't want to record it all over. I hope the method is clear enough.
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Hammock ridgelines. Adjustable or fixed.
This video talks about the different ridgelines and the pros and cons of each.
DIY Robic Hammock, Amsteel Suspension, Tree Huggers and Bugnet for Kentucky Woodsman
Had a lot of fun collaborating with Chris of the Kentucky Woodsman channel, . We built a super lightweight hammock using Olive Drab Robic 1oz ripstop for the main hammock, 15 foot 1 inch webbing treehuggers, amsteel whoopie slings and adjustable ridgeline, 0.5oz bugnet and ridgeline organizer.
Hammock Tip: Instant Ridgeline Organizer
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Here is an easy way to gain some storage on your ridgeline without adding any additional weight to your system.
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DIY Hammocks, Whoopie Slings, Tree Huggers and Structural Ridgelines
I made a couple hammock systems. One for Stan at Deep South Experience and one for Shane at Pennsylvania Shane.
They are 12 foot hammocks of 1.9oz nylon with webbing for tree huggers, whoopie slings and structural adjustable ridgelines. The stuff sacks have 550 Firecord to tighten them up.
Making Big Whoopie Slings for Heavier Hammock Hangers
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I needed to make some whoopie slings for my new REI Quarter Dome Air Hammock so I could hang with the big trees around here. I had also been wondering about going a little bigger with 1/8th amsteel, rather than the 7/64th size to up the strength. The procedure is the same, but the end overall strength to forces almost double.
The average break strength:
7/64th is 1600lbs
1/8th is 2500lbs
The weight of a whoopie sling made from 12.5 feet of 7/64th was 0.6 ounce, while the 1/8th came in at 1 ounce even.
To me the 0.4 added ounce is worth the weight in accordance to the added strength added.
And I love to experiment and learn.
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How to make a Hammock Ridgeline Organizer
Another Live edition. Today I am adding to the hammock I am making for my daughter. Everyone needs a ridgeline organizer. They are fun to make and easy. Great use for old bug net from an old tent.
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DIY Hammock for sale
- DIY Argon 1.6 Brown 11 ft. Hammock $40
- Triple stitched channel ends , double stitched dark olive accent edges
- Dutch UCR Adjustable RL $10
- DIY Xenon Sil RL Organizer $10
- Amsteel 7/64 Cont. Loops Yellow/Orange $10
- DIY Blaze Orange Sil Stuff sack $10
- It weighs a little over 11 oz in stuff sack w/ RL Organizer.
- $5 shipping
How to make a Marpat Hammock
Making a hammock out of 1.7oz. Marpat Camo for my friend in Germany, Marc I do a ton of rambling about my theories on hammock construction. I also make continuous loops, soft shackles, whoopie slings and an adjustable ridgeline out of Amsteel.
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