We Spent the Night in a Giant Hammock!

We are heading deep into the Allegheny National Forest for an unconventional camp setup—sleeping in a massive 6-person hammock! This giant, awkward tree hammock is completely different from normal backcountry setups, and it took some serious trial and error to get suspended correctly. In this video, I walk you through the full installation process, our camp lighting hacks, a beautiful trail walk during a 3-hour golden hour, and an honest camp cooking fail where we forgot plates and forks on Carla’s birthday! Stick around for our full 2-night review, tips on how to properly insulate a giant hammock when it gets chilly, how my dog Milo adjusted to sleeping 8 feet in the air, and a fun outro of Milo exploring the water for the first time! Video Chapters (Timestamp Map): 0:00 - Hammock Camping in a 6-Person Hammock 0:22 - Setting Up a Massive Tree Hammock (Sped Up) 0:33 - Free Camp Firewood Win! 1:52 - Creative Camp Lighting Setup Hacks 3:41 - 3-Hour Golden Hour Hike in Allegheny National Forest 5:43 - Scavenging for Wood in Four-Wheel-Drive Crocs 7:01 - Testing Cheap Composite Block Fire Starters 10:43 - Milo Eats Dinner (Good Boy!) 11:15 - Major Cooking Fail: We Forgot Plates and Forks! 11:54 - One-Pot Hawaiian Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo in Cast Iron 14:36 - Waking Up to the Sunrise (Hammock First Impressions) 15:24 - Keeping Warm: The Underside Insulation Problem 16:10 - How to Get a Dog to Sleep in a Giant Hammock 18:24 - Waking Up Milo & Final Experience Thoughts 18:41 - Outro: Milo's First Time Playing in the Water! The Links & Call to Action: 🌲 Join our Outdoor Community on Facebook:   / 18s8afagvl   🧭 Join the Meanderin' Mitch YouTube Channel:    / @meanderinmitch