Hammock Tarp Musings & More

[@mat-ventures]

4:08 "it's a lot of white meat.... And old white meat" hahaha made my day! Thankee Shug

[@shugemery]

Little pink meat too.

[@Kaichee]

Heck yeah! Glad to hear the Hickory Brothers are getting back together for a spell.

[@shugemery]

We too do....

[@YaknTackle]

Can't wait to see you and Hickery back together!!! Always a treat!!!

[@shugemery]

Look forward to hanging out with a friend I've had over 50 years....

[@stebesplace]

Glad I’m not the only one who’s lays in bed thinking about tarps!

[@shugemery]

There may be twenty-three of us in the Tarp Trance club.

[@tomaszsamsel7710]

And that's the very reason i felt in love with a tarp. In Ireland it rains, it rains a lot.. and you don't get that many trees neither.. When it rains i set up my tarp and get to work with me hammock underneath. If it rains and i do not have any trees for my hammock i set up my tarp up on the walking sticks and set my tent insert (just floor and mesh walls with single entry) underneath. One way or the other i am sheltered and can camp :) No matter the weather, no matter the location i can do it. It's absolutely great :) Tarp, hammock, under quilt + over quilt that serves together as a sleeping bag as well, tent addon and an insulation matt and i can set up my camp anywhere and in any conditions :) And it does not take much more room or weight then a hammock or a tent setup alone neither :)

[@shugemery]

The openness and view. Walked all the way out there and don't want to wall off that Glory.

[@sierrasukalski2133]

What's your take on wind?

[@eb1012]

I had a Facebook Flashback today from 7 years ago where I share you're video. True Story I enjoy watching and rewatching. Thanks Shug

[@shugemery]

Ahhh....that must be like when my Apple Mac treats me to an old photo show once in a while. Thankee and Whooo Buddy))))

[@BTimmer]

We're sitting at a state park camping for a few days. Seeing your video prompted me to set up my hammock and soak in a few minutes of hammock pleasure.

[@shugemery]

Hammock pleasure for the win!!!!

[@jamieschardt9127]

cornerback pitch --- dang, i learned something new from ol' shug, thanks again hammockin' sensei!! :)

[@shugemery]

My favorite pitch other than porch mode. Good to hear from you.

[@SonofChurchill]

It's a good day when there a new Shug vidoe 🙂

[@shugemery]

Whooooo Buddy))) and say hey to Churchill for me.

[@thatshahab]

I see Shug's video, I hit Like. Right away, that is.

[@shugemery]

Thankee for the speedy Like!

[@thatshahab]

@@shugemery Always! 🫡

[@TerryC69]

Hi Shug! A big heck yes to the Hickory get together! Curious to see how the deck turns out. Thanks for the musical segment.

[@shugemery]

Me too! kzbin.info/aero/PLahaAdtfX9ZLuVEjqvcgFPagULFXbnsYG Think the deck will look good albeit a bit half-assed as I am prone to do. Thanks on the bass.

[@PumpkinVillage]

Nice tarp talk. Thinking about a 12 footer myself. At 65 and being retired Navy my best days are at home and in the woodlot. Glad to hear your getting together with Hickory. Take care, Al

[@JamesClark-v4b]

Get the plans from sig looks like ribs to me love sleeping in hammock looks like good floor be safe

[@shugemery]

Going 12 foot 'eh? Mansion! I am choosy on my socializing as I age. Got to much to do before I die!

[@shugemery]

Righto~~

[@aleitheiser]

Can't wait to see the Maple King! I had a similar deck project a few years ago. We planned on just replacing the boards. Ripped the old boards off to find basically no structure to the deck at all. No posts, basically just floating on the ground. A 1-2 weekend project turned into a two month project! But it was fun and I learned a ton.

[@shugemery]

I feel your pain and joy. I'm in the home stretch now. Get the deck board on and trim. Probably a week!

[@DonP_is_lostagain]

Shug, I'm retired too, and I'm the same. Just don't really want to leave home. But it's always fun to get out for 2 or 3 days just camping or backpacking.

[@shugemery]

A few days is a nice break. But home is the dream. Though I crave a beach trip here and there to do absolutely nothing.

[@ap6553]

Same here, it drives my wife crazy. I only like to leave the homestead if I need to pick something up, otherwise I'm good hanging out in the man cave and watch Shug videos.

[@shugemery]

@@ap6553 I'd better make more videos then!!!!

[@cribbage]

Appreciate the friendly chat n' hang shug! Glad the life of a solitudinarian is suiting you in your retirement years. Wooooo Buddy!

[@shugemery]

Whoooooo Buddy))) Solitudearian! I do see folks a lot but just have all I need too do at home~

[@mtadams2009]

The Hickory Brothers are back. I can relate to your deck. They always take longer than you expect. Take care

[@shugemery]

Just finished half a day of step detail work. seems like I did nothing but it was all piddly cut and fit and cut and fit again. Thankee.

[@aadmonk]

Yahoo the Hickory Bros are going on a reunion tour!

[@shugemery]

Whoooooo Buddy))))) kzbin.info/aero/PLahaAdtfX9ZLuVEjqvcgFPagULFXbnsYG

[@Frisboy97]

Shug I gotta give you serious props for learning the bass at this point in life. I was fortunate to take it up as a kid when everything is easier to learn, I don’t see many with the dedication to stick with it in the midst of responsibilities adults have. Sounding great! Also I’ve been loving your videos for YEARS

[@shugemery]

I do play mandolin so had some finger dexterity but I was looking for a new musical adventure and wanted to be new again. I wake up looking forward to playing the bass every day. Being retired makes it even better. Playing bass is a bit like time travel for me. Going back and learning songs I grew up listening to. Been digging back into "Get Ready" by Rare Earth. Sorta learned it a while back but one needs to keep refining as the skills grow. Thankee for your goodly words.

[@daveferrell1137]

Great to see you Shug!!

[@shugemery]

Hello~~~

[@uptrail7169]

WooooBuddy))) I used my hammock last weekend in the Porkies. I looked into Trap Hills. I pass by the trailhead there when I go to the Porkies. It's an out and back hike 20 miles long. Limited water sources, but awesome views. You will get a workout for sure. Very few hikers like you mentioned. I'm not sure about how many campsites, but it shouldn't be an issue. Happy Fall hiking Shug! 😀

[@shugemery]

Nice. Hope you slept well. Thanks for the Trap Hills intel. It is dispersed camping. Read that. thetrek.co/the-trap-hills-40-miles-of-pure-gold-in-michigans-upper-peninsula/

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

I have been working on a dry shed that I thought would take a month. I started in March. and am just now putting up the roof beams. Hint for the wise: NEVER make a shed base from railroad ties unless they are absolutely without any twist. I will never do that again. Thanks for the video Shug!

[@shugemery]

I 100% feel what you allude to. It takes the time it takes. Rewarding in the end though.

[@better.better]

just remember there's lots of poison in railroad ties (and utility poles). the same stuff it is now illegal to treat building lumber with because it's actually harmful to people, which is how we ended up with the current green pressure treated, which can itself still be kind of nasty if you get a splinter off of one. I made the mistake of using a utility pole in place of a tree, and that tree strap smelled nasty for months afterwards. that was not a new pole, at least 10 years of growth around it. in other words don't let kids play on it, don't plant vegetables in soil retained by it, don't let people sit on it at parties

[@shugemery]

@@better.better Creosote! Smell reminds me of living on the train in my circus days. We used to burn the ties sometimes. I'm doomed of course.

[@BaseStudent-jh3uv]

Always love hearing that bass playing 🤘🤘 Funky!

[@shugemery]

Thankee. I am a year and 8 months in on bass now. I truly enjoy being a bass player.

[@BaseStudent-jh3uv]

@@shugemery Man, I been playing drums for about 8 years we gotta get to groovin 😂

[@sakelleys]

STOP EVERYTHING SHUG VIDEOS JUST POSTED!! WHOOOO BUDDY!!

[@shugemery]

I totally stopped everything!!!

[@RickMunday]

Just told my wife the same thing...

[@7lucerob]

Super excited to hear you're connecting with the Maple King soon!! It's time Sector 7 had a little shenanigans going on.

[@shugemery]

If we ain't too give out shenanigans may abound.

[@kgilliagorilla2761]

I was hanging in Benton Harbor ( east side of Lake Michigan) under my Superfly. No pole mod or spreader poles on. A howler of a storm came across the lake. I had the tarp pitched low and doors shut, had to put my hand out to keep the tarp away from the hammock a bit. No widow makers, I checked beforehand, but I was a bit freaked. Brandon’s tarp held up way better than my nerves! Thanks for the tarp talk. Edit. I’m your age and no one I know goes out and hangs in a hammock in the woods, so I go recluse myself.

[@shugemery]

Oh I know that feeling. Arm out holding tarp away. As long as one is dry and warm and no trees fall it is a Win!!! 66 is a great age to get your Official Recluse Card.

[@STinGa157]

A little 311 cover on the bass … sounded nice! There is nothing wrong about being a hermit. This past summer, I drove from the Atlanta area up through North and South Dakota, Idaho, and Utah. I loved driving through towns that had populations of 500 & 600 and not seeing other cars for 30 minutes at a stretch. It was VERY relaxing.

[@shugemery]

It is actually a cover of "I Will Survive" by Cake. I'll have to look into 311...never heard of them. But the bass is taking to new places. I'd never heard of Cake until about 9 months. I remember driving in ND to Minot and did not pass a car for 30 minutes. Lonerville Proper!!!!

[@STinGa157]

@@shugemery That is from their CD Fashion Nugget. Their CD B-sides and Rarities is a collection of covers. Good stuff.

[@shugemery]

@@STinGa157 Dang tootin'. Love "The Distance" as well.

[@appalachian_advmoto]

I can't wait for another Hickory Brothers adventure!!

[@shugemery]

Same here! kzbin.info/aero/PLahaAdtfX9ZLuVEjqvcgFPagULFXbnsYG

[@appalachian_advmoto]

@@shugemery outstanding!!!!

[@cassblonde9010]

I fulltime hammock camp in my own backyard so I have a few tips as well: In summer I keep my sides up for any breeze I can get but i also like to be prepared for rain so i akways pitch my sides high to low to shed rain. So my sides are up but there's about a 2 foot drop from end to end. I also pitch my doors to block views from neighbors windows.

[@shugemery]

Yes that angle is imperative in porch mode or you wake up with a big water bubble soaking you. Porch mode for the win.

[@athaphian]

Nice bassing on that great Cake song, can't wait for the hickory brothers to pop up in my feed! All secure in my sector too.

[@shugemery]

Thankee for that. Had too learn that groove. I'm eager to get together with him.

[@greigmcarthur3821]

Perfect timing Shugster as I'm going for a one night hang on Saturday night, it's been bucketing down with rain here in Scotland, so hoping it clears up a bit. I need to get myself one of those wee tables you have, they look great. Looking forward to the Hickory Brothers adventures again 👍

[@shugemery]

The tables are so couth. Only problem is once you use it you will always want to take it. schwarzebiene.de/en/home/

[@greigmcarthur3821]

@@shugemery thanks for the link 👍

[@shugemery]

@@greigmcarthur3821 Too right...kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4Wcd2CPnbuaoMU

[@1519Spring]

Will be putting some time into my hammock this weekend!

[@shugemery]

Woods? Backyard? Beach?

[@SmartAshn]

Thanks for getting me thinking about tarps. I needed that

[@shugemery]

Good and dry thoughts......

[@jimmyjamgto5448]

New video!! Made my weekend! : - ) Deck is gonna be so nice when you’re done. I like the way you take the time to do it right. Another Cake tune!!! Love those guys. Thank you Shug!

[@shugemery]

I'm in the final push of the deck. Still lots of little things to do to trim it out. At least it is sturdy!!! Thankee. Cake bass lines are amazing and fun to learn.

[@livinlarge1247]

Same about the recluse as I get older. I'd head past Silver Bay & walk south. Take some spur trails through that old camp & some other off shoots to grab some grub in those towns: that one good pizza place.

[@shugemery]

I used to read about old actors and famous people as a kid being recluses. It intrigued me. Now I know why.

[@IAM_Mac_]

All hail - the Maple King ! 👑

[@shugemery]

Yessir....kzbin.info/aero/PLahaAdtfX9ZLuVEjqvcgFPagULFXbnsYG

[@asmith7876]

I've been using a tarp and hammock for around 20 years now, love it. Currently using an Aquaquest 10 x 13, huge and bombproof but only weighs 2 pounds. I can string it up and walk around under it, lower the sides and pinch the ends in if bad weather is coming. Love it!

[@shugemery]

Whooooo Buddy))))) Tarp Life

[@sheilahenry7279]

Looking forward to seeing the two of you doing a backpacking video again.

[@shugemery]

I for one can't wait to hang with a friend I've had one 50 years!

[@eb1012]

Looking Forward to reunion Maple King 🤴

[@shugemery]

Me too for sure kzbin.info/aero/PLahaAdtfX9ZLuVEjqvcgFPagULFXbnsYG

[@better.better]

Cake! hell yeah! I used to practice my percussion to that album back in the day! that and Santana's Lotus two disc live album set, and other things like Steely Dan, Jimmy Buffett too, but those were my favorite to practice to.

[@shugemery]

Fairly new band discovery for me and I love their bass players style. who doesn't???? Did you give up percussion?

[@ryanv7075]

Cake for the win! Great bass playing, you make me want to learn :-)

[@shugemery]

Groovy bouncy bass line I had to learn. Get yourself a bass and start. Do 20 minutes a day every day and you will progress. Set a timer. Enjoy it. You have a lifetime. I'm 1 year 8 months into bass now and play everyday. Wake up looking forward to it. Whoooooo Buddy))))

[@VIandVII_VIIIths]

Thanks Shug, good coverage for hammock camping with a tarp.

[@shugemery]

Whooooo Buddy))))

[@AlpineWarrior550]

Great to see you doing well…👍🏻 The corner pitch idea was great…‼️ Can’t wait to see the Maple 🍁 King 👑 again… Thanks for sharing and Stay Strong 💪🏻 Brother…‼️💯

[@shugemery]

Corner pitch is a nice way to sleep on a clear night. Thankee.

[@rodoutdoors]

Great video. I like having it open at times for the sweet views all around. Looking forward to seeing the Hickory Bros together again.

[@shugemery]

Thankee rod.

[@livinlarge1247]

That Bearhead Lake SP (up by Tower) has a nice walk in trail.

[@shugemery]

Did that park on my -40º trip a while back but have never been in non-snowy conditions.

[@michaelodell5738]

Cake!! Nice job playing it too 👏

[@shugemery]

I really appreciate that. Had to earn that groove.

[@mbarr1029]

Looking forward to your thoughts on the majestic hammock. I just love mine. Yours looks like you only have 1 ridgeline. I do love mine and sleep in it every night. Good luck on the deck. If you need a hand Im in minneapolis.

[@shugemery]

The ridgeline one long piece of Amsteel doubled back as a whoopie sling. Titanium hook to undo it for no ridgeline. Thanks on the deck help offer. I just enjoy doing it myself. Part of my self sufficiency pilgrimage. Whooooo Buddy))))

[@kevshelley]

Working my way to lighthouse keeper! “Splendid Isolation” - Zevon Keep on truckin Shug ✌🏼🫛☕️

[@shugemery]

I musta heard those lyrics but thankee for them!

[@1128wolfman]

Love the Cake for the bass!

[@shugemery]

I feel you deeply on that. He is a groovy and bouncy funk player for sure.

[@kat.p.b.5193]

i just love a tarp! i actually travel around with 3- my Amok Skjold 10 UL the newest and a great addition!!!!! i have done a fair amount of car-camping this summer and love to have a tarp over the table and then if i can't hang, i use a favorite tent that is all net w tarp pitched above... the rain is always fine with me and my tarps (i have also used my trekking poles more for tarp positioning than hiking this season) Great to see you Shug, your pal from hermitville 😸

[@shugemery]

Tarp Life! kzbin.info/www/bejne/laHRoaNjlt2fnq8 Do you live in Hermitville proper or just a visitor? Haaaaaa

[@kat.p.b.5193]

that's a classic video Shug!!! to be honest, i am a tourist to Hermitville with hopes to retire there😼permanently!@@shugemery

[@Sebastopolmark]

Always to get a bit of "Shug'ism" Thanks and Carpe Diem, even at home! !! !!!

[@shugemery]

Especially at home. Best place to seize!!!!!

[@EatCarbs]

Thanks for the video

[@shugemery]

Y'elcome and Whooooo Buddy))))

[@HikingWithCam]

Thanks Shug. I’ll have to check out majestic Hammocks

[@shugemery]

Yessir. Laying in mine right now relaxing. Thankee.

[@yellowboot6629]

Thanks Bro❣️

[@shugemery]

Yessir. I'm more a Mister than a Bro. I may have been a dude then a bro years ago. But now a Mister or Bub.

[@BrianM0OAB]

Good to see ya Shug, so happy you and Hickory are gonna get together and hit the trails soon, been far too long and time is precious, I'll be looking forward to the video and yes we want to know the in's and out's of your life, even the deck build could be enshrined to a video.

[@shugemery]

We did a trip in 2022 but due to hang out. Ins and outs ups and downs back and forths.....Thankee

[@bencoombes2711]

I was thinking about tarps this morning too lol tha k for another great video shug of the 3erd person. ❤

[@shugemery]

Morning tarp thoughts are good thoughts and sooth the mood.

[@edsherrod5216]

Enjoyed "Shug's Tarp Talk"! 🙂 Please keep sharing content, my friend!

[@shugemery]

Whooooo Buddy))) I aim to try too.

[@shakyarcher]

I'm a Scoutmaster & I used to be the only hammocker in the Troop, but we had a campout last weekend & I had several Scouts and adults camping in hammocks. It was their very first time for some of them. One of my Scouts built a hammock villiage for his Eagle Scout project. As for modesty, it's a youth protection issue when it comes to Scouts, so it can be quite challenging when using tarps. Sometimes, you have to get creative, and you have to plan carefully. I have learned to change clothes in my hammock, for one.

[@shugemery]

Great to hear the hammocks are used by your troop. Changing in the hammock is a workout!!!

[@frankarmstrong2250]

As a Scout leader, I too change in my hammock.

[@kennethvalerio1294]

The shugsta chilling ☕️

[@shugemery]

Chilling with no spilling.

[@Myles_C_1261]

I found a vango force 10 [1980's orange] in the charity shop for £2.50!!! so I now use the fly sheet from that. Been slowly modifying it with extra zippers so I can open up all sides, or have a completely enclosed tent round the hammock. Only down side is can't be stealthy with the birght orange...

[@shugemery]

Good deal. The orange alway makes me think of Jaffa Cakes!

[@GingerByrn1]

Thanks for a great start to my morning! Best of luck for a quick finish on the deck.

[@shugemery]

Thankee. About to go fit deck boards....in the rain.

[@cmargheimable]

Just got back from the Vermont Long trail. I had a good snooze in my hammock. I’m ready to go back!

[@shugemery]

What section? Hickery and I did the Northern section from Canadian border in 2017. Tough and gorgeous trail.

[@melchurch3019]

That's some pretty hot bass playing Shug. I'm figuring out how I want to cord my new tarp then think I need to hit the wilds of Michigan again.

[@shugemery]

Thankee! I do have some tarp tutorials.....kzbin.info/www/bejne/ani0gYxrd9qshqs

[@RickMunday]

Another great video, and omg he closed it with Cake!!!! 😂

[@shugemery]

Thet bass player really makes Cake for me. Thankee.

[@joebazooka-w7k]

Loved the talk

[@shugemery]

Thankee and Whoooooo Buddy))))

[@dustinnoll1021]

Shug!!!! Where ya been???? I miss you!!!!

[@shugemery]

Choring it up~~~~

[@livinlarge1247]

Mine are diamond shaped 12' long & 9'. They work nice! 4 lines, 2 stakes (Yukon Outfitters Walkabout Rainfly...$39.99 or less) I like some of those others though. Love the simplicity & joy of looking out.

[@shugemery]

Joy of looking out says it al.....

[@Chaucerfaux1]

Sighting of the maple king, oh im most definately going to be watching. Will we also possibly be seeing "Yellow Man" ?. Laughed so much from that one.

[@shugemery]

Haaa...maybe if it is raining Yellow slicker will make Yellow Man

[@KingsandPawns]

Oh McGoo you’ve done it again 😊

[@shugemery]

Done did din't I?

[@neillawson4252]

Hello shug finally got that sweet spot tonight in my Hennessy hyperlite ,your advice and great vid got me there cheers again ,neil,would sent a pic but can’t figure how too lol

[@shugemery]

Whooooo Buddy))) Photos need to be uploaded to a site like flickr or photobucket and linked on here.

[@Derchlands]

My favorite tarp is the dutchware wide rectangle, its 11.5' wide and those walls are huge. You can definitely get them low and you can close off doors if you want. Also that 11.5' width os so nice in porchmode. You can throw a party under it.

[@shugemery]

That is a Big-Un! No party under my tarp...someone might want my candy.

[@Derchlands]

@@shugemery I get my pop tarts at Costco, enough for all lol

[@mat-ventures]

Thanks again for all the tarp tips!

[@shugemery]

Yessir~

[@XombieLiz27]

Shug listening to Cake. That was some good bass you did right there with that song. Gotta give you props for that. 🎉

[@shugemery]

Thankee XombieLiz. I got into bass guitar 1 year 9 months ago and that led me to discovering CAKE. I was not terribly familiar with them. LOVE them now. Their bass player is has it. I'll take those props....Gen X'er to ol' Boomer....haaa. Keeping my mind open.

[@normanc.2021]

It's always something Shug. Looks good though 👍

[@shugemery]

It is Norm...it sure is.

[@IanDonnelly-iq8cf]

Tip top tarp talk , cheers shug .

[@shugemery]

A tarp talks wins the day~ Thankee.

[@Knight8365]

Best wishes for Hickory The Maple King

[@shugemery]

Thankee! kzbin.info/aero/PLahaAdtfX9ZLuVEjqvcgFPagULFXbnsYG

[@lcwise68]

Hey love! This is Cuzin Kay! Lookin & soundin’ good🎵

[@shugemery]

Hey Cuzin Kay. I think of you often. I know I need to get down to Enoree and see my family. Cousin Jon called me out of a blue about 7 months ago. We had a good chat. Sammy texts me often but to be honest I never knew him much when we used to visit but I feel I do now. Still see Enoree in my dreams. Hope you and Tom are doing well and good. I'm loving playing the bass these day in my retirement.

[@hipgroove68]

A clown that builds.... interesting. Lol!!! Love it

[@shugemery]

Clowns love carpentry and building. Backpacking and bass playing. More to life than greasepaint~~~

[@bill8885]

Haha, just finished hiking the JMT. I had an awesome skinny dip sesh when some people came around. I told them a similar thing, " toss me my shorts, turn away or look but you've been warned"

[@shugemery]

Deed they take heed the warning?? JMT looks amazing.

[@bgockel]

Shug, have you heard of the Trap Hills in Michigan? They're closer than many parts of the SHT, I think you'd really groove on that section of the NCT. Great for an aspiring hermit.

[@shugemery]

I am going to look into that place. Hermitville!

[@robryals]

Having your Cake and eating it too !

[@shugemery]

I eat cake whilst listening to Cake. Then Bake a Cake that is not fake for goodness sake.

[@robryals]

@@shugemery Just don’t leave your cake out in the rain

[@hughdfukairs1768]

The tarp is what makes the hangin’ of the hammock good, better or best. And two questions if I may; how old is the white metal chair, and how many forks could that pitchfork pitch if it had to ‘cause daaang that’s a biggun. WHOOO BUD-DAY!!

[@shugemery]

Chair is ageless. Found the pitchfork buried in the yard many years ago.

[@hughdfukairs1768]

@@shugemery I knowd the chairs from ages ago and it made me smile. 😊

[@williamreeder3660]

Good to see you cuz

[@shugemery]

Right back atcha Cuz. See ya' at the family reunion....😉

[@dochydrate5649]

Yyyaaaaaayyy_......The Hickory Brothers headed out soon!!!! I just stopped in Hickory NC on a trip south!

[@shugemery]

Stop for BBQ or gas or both?

[@dochydrate5649]

@@shugemery both, we were headed to Ashville and Highland for our Anniversary, had a great time and headed back as soon as we can. I like Hickory, bigger town than I thought it would be!! I'm a Carolina sauce fan!!!

[@shugemery]

@@dochydrate5649 Love it! I'm a red slaw guy...have any?

[@dochydrate5649]

@@shugemery Yes!!! I can't remember the name of the place we stopped but will hunt it down next time through, that's a nice part of NC. We're from central VA and really liked that area.

[@xmassi1]

Good Maple King!!

[@shugemery]

Yessir....kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHrThKGviJtkqdk

[@RatdogDRB]

I'm pleased to report that the fine folks at Adventure Hammock Systems (McLean Engineering) did me RIGHT when I needed to replace parts of my system that got stolen from a car burglary. They gave me free shipping on those replacement parts that I bought, so my ability to hammock off my rig is functional once again. And little by little (on my fixed income) I'm getting my gear built back up so I can resume doing what I really enjoy doing once again. It's been nearly two years since I've been able to go camping. I'm so ready for some swing time and reading while drinking coffee and eating food cooked over fire.

[@shugemery]

Good that you are back in the saddle.

[@better.better]

I'm like you, I like to see what's around me, I like a big tarp, Ridgeline as high as I can get it (I use my bike as a ladder to get it up high as I can reach from the top tube of the cargo bike leaning against the tree) in the winter I will pitch it steeper and lower, but as soon as I think the last winter storm has passed I raise that sucker up. I'm usually solo camping, but if there's other people around, I get dressed in the hammock. during mosquito season I usually have the bugnet zipped up anyhow

[@shugemery]

Tarp Life! Goodmidea stepping up on the bike since you have it there...dual use....

[@randalwilliam]

Hey Shug.. another great advice video! Saw your video and did the Brule trail to FishHook lake (Awesome site).... Quick question.. SHT newbie, Looking for an interesting section of the SHT for a 1 or 2 night out & Back.. I'm about your age and in medium shape.. Bonus want to camp near running water.. Thanks in advance RW

[@shugemery]

Gooseberry River section. Also North of Lutsen at Onion River come to mind. Check SHT site maps...superiorhiking.org/trail-sections/

[@randalwilliam]

@@shugemery Got it.. Thx

[@andrewskowronski6283]

Hey, you gave a quote for the deck. That does not include a reward bonus of 1- Superior Trail 4 day leave, 2- a new hammock and tarp, 3-a new Bass guitar and amp. your home projects are no reason to purchase a custom made Mandolin. However, we all need motivation, you set the standard for dirt farmers. Cheers!

[@shugemery]

I'll buy a new bass with the cost of labor I saved us!!! Meg is cool with it. Dirt farming is rough trade!!!

[@andrewskowronski6283]

@@shugemery Rough trade with sweet rewards. No Roses or Romantic Dinners. Just back to Nature. Cheers!

[@cetyl2626]

Yep found out in recent years not all treated lumber is the same. Look at the label on end of the lumber, it says if it's "for ground contact". Infact there is a sprectrum of treated, but the two main ones you'll find at home centers: (UC3B) for higher than 6" from ground. And (UC4A) for ground contact. If course around me in SE PA the home centers don't have 2x4 with UC4A. This is WAY more complicated than it needs to be, and NOT well know like it should be. 😂😂

[@shugemery]

All my lumber is ground treated this go round. And I painted every cut edge with Pressure Treat Solution and used butyl tape on top of joists. It out to last until I'm 86...20 years from now.

[@Frozty]

Privacy was a big part of why I got a 12 foot tarp with doors that could go way down low near the ground, hiding my ugly mug and own particular shade of white meat from the group of friends out camping. But if I'm honest, it was more so to trick myself and get a false sense of security that no animals would come under my tarp while i'm out alone lol.

[@shugemery]

If you can't see them...then they are not there.....

[@thomashauer6662]

Any suggestions on popping out for a last minute trip this weekend? Where on the SHT or BWCA?

[@shugemery]

SHT is easy. No permit required.

[@JK-ep9bz]

I have t0 have a 13 foot tarp due to having a bridge hammock. 12 foot works but I wanted to be able to close the doors.

[@shugemery]

Like my Mom always said...."close the door!!!"

[@werdw4849]

MAPLE KING!!!!

[@shugemery]

He has converted to the Daisy Dude now. Just kidding.

[@MatthewStock-x5q]

Tarp pitched backwards is a Prat?

[@shugemery]

And a prat is a brat with a wooden bat chasing a rat.

[@MatthewStock-x5q]

@@shugemery And that is that!!!

[@joanfrazier2971]

When will Majestic's web site be up and running?

[@shugemery]

Soon I hope. He is a one man operation and doing it himself. You can still reach out to him....www.majestichammock.com

[@edmangiarulo1185]

Hey Shug! I just watched your hammock hanging how to 10 parter. I have a question, but for some reason I can't comment in that series. It's been about 13 years since you recorded it. I Watched every one loved them... My question is how high off the ground do you tie your Ridgeline and your hammock? The video series was for noobs but that information was not in there, thanks on advance!!!

[@shugemery]

Really there is no set tarp ridgeline height. You have the ability to move it up or down whenever. But at a certain point you can only go so low as your hammock will get in the way. I usually tie my tarp off under my hammock suspension at the trees. TARP TUTORIALS.....kzbin.info/aero/PLahaAdtfX9ZK1k8bDbsr4JzQgQ_iyB2RU Hammock Hang 101 UPDATED.....kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3TZm2N_iM-topo

[@edmangiarulo1185]

Thank you for your quick response, I'll make sure to watch his other videos as well. Thank you again

[@daisychain4096]

❤ for Kentucky

[@shugemery]

I love Kentucky and mutton BBQ.

[@daisychain4096]

@@shugemery where'd u get that

[@davidheller8540]

yeah, let it all hang out!

[@shugemery]

Dangle Duty~~

[@martintvingsholm]

...btw er nu på dag 125 i Korys Majestic - dvs sovet i hver nat, siden jeg kom hjem fra Jyderrup 🥰

[@shugemery]

Wow Martin. Det er vidunderligt at høre. Håber det hjælper på dine rygsmerter. Jeg er lige vendt tilbage fra en 3 nætters rygsækrejse og også min majestætiske. Sådan en behagelig hængekøje. Danmark venter!!!!

[@deadchef1331]

Hey Shug! What are your feelings about all in one hammocks? I’ve been thinking of getting into hammocks but I’m lazy lol. Currently looking at a Hennessy hammock but wasn’t sure if there is better for a budget?

[@shugemery]

The One Wind Hammock system is inexpensive and I keep hearing good stuff about it. About $70 on amazon.