Brummel Eye Splices are a far neater solution than a messy knot and a splice is stronger; so in this video I’ll show you how to make your own, of whatever size you require. An eye splice is also needed to make a whoopie sling.
Dyneema cords like Amsteel and Zing-it/Lash-it are hugely useful for bikepacking and hammock camping.
Here's the link too my continuous splice loops video: https://youtu.be/KFBqBcoJpPE - This has lots of additional info about the strengths of different cords.
Here's the links for items I use in this video:
Henge Hammocks Amsteel: https://www.hengehammocks.com/product-page/amsteel-blue-7-64
Henge Hammocks Zing-it: https://www.hengehammocks.com/product-page/copy-of-zing-it-or-lash-it-5-metres
Splicing Kit on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/hXPx7ZK
Check out some of my other videos:
How to make the Ultimate Firelighters: https://youtu.be/UWuaD6--7N4
An After-work Hammock Camp - with a Sheep Invasion!: https://youtu.be/gF7SeBLJRVs
Best Tarp Configs for Hammock Camping: https://youtu.be/uppCEUCW3cs
Ultra Compact Camp Cook-set: https://youtu.be/QdMPgiLKvJU
Trangia 27-4HA unboxing and 1st use: https://youtu.be/M-nhtvrdyG0
Best Cheap Budget Hammock: https://youtu.be/8rjmh60UhIE
What and How to Pack for Bikepacking: https://youtu.be/6pzMuPwvKKI
Bike Packing 0°C Hammock Camp Adventure: https://youtu.be/QGQnYYf49vQ
Hammock Under-quilts comparison: https://youtu.be/BaRPwtZWMro
The hardest part of any adventure is getting yourself Out of the Door! Almost all of us live busy lives, have other commitments, and have a limit to the funds with which to pursue the adventures we dream of.
But there are so many adventures that can be accessible to us if we just get Out that Door and make a start.
You don't need the latest and most fancy equipment, you don't need a huge bank balance, you don't need superhuman abilities and you don't need weeks of free time!
There are so many adventures, not far from where you live, that require only the the most basic equipment and that may only take a few hours - the rewards of getting Out that Door are waiting for you!
Equipment I use (note - it's all good quality gear, but in most cases not the most expensive option; fun doesn't need to be super expensive!):
Bike:
Bike: Trek Checkpoint ALR5
Head Unit/Cycling Computer: Garmin Edge 830
Bike Bags: Apidura Expedition range
Camping:
Hammock: DD Superlight Hammock
Sleeping Bag: Decathlon Forclaz Trekking - MT900 10°C
Underquilt: Alpkit Cloud Cover or DD Underblanket
Tarp: DD Superlight Tarp (3m x 2.9m) or Superlight S (2.8m x 1.5m)
Groundsheet: DD magic carpet – Regular
Cooking:
Wood Stove: Bushcraft Essentials Bushbox XL Titanium
Firelighters: Check out the video! https://youtu.be/UWuaD6--7N4
Gas Stove: MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe Stove Kit
Spirit Stove: Trangia 27-4HA (or sometimes just the burner and a Lixada 420ml Titanium Mug Pot with a KBNIAN Alcohol Stove Cross Stand) - See the video: https://youtu.be/QdMPgiLKvJU
Coffee maker: Aeropress Go
Camera: GoPro Hero 10/Samsung S20FE
Microphones: GoPro Media Mod/Rode Wireless Go II/Rode VideoMicro
Music: www.bensound.com