Shug's Winter Tarp Tour

[@maconlawrence1347]

Im a young hammocker who loves backpacking and I just wanted yo say that you have greatly impacted my life by introducing this concept. Im 13 and would sleep in a hammock every night if i could. I love your videos! Keep it up shug!

[@shugemery]

Macon Lawrence Whooooooo Buddy)))))

[@rebeccasilveous8898]

You are the most ingenious man I have ever seen in my life You made your own tarp and sewed all these unique little things on it not just the velcro but those little "tie" strings. You're the most ingenious man I've ever seen in my life. Is there anything that you don't know how to make? I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos and I think I've watched every one of them or at least tried to watch everything one of them. I can't wait to watch your next video. I know that you've made just about every video that you can make about backpacking and camping out in a hammock but I love watching you. some of your videos crack me up and I just bust up laughing till my side hurts. Keep up the good work Shug!

[@shugemery]

I never know how to do things but just dive in and mess up a lot. One can only get better...... Thanks for the good and fine words.

[@rebeccasilveous8898]

@@shugemery I just wanted to let you know that my girlfriend and I went up 10 days up to Michigan lake Superior and camped out in our hammocks and it was the most unique experience I've ever had in my life although we didn't go backpacking because we didn't have backpacks at the time but now after we came back in this summer she has talked me into getting a backpack and I pack it up with 22 lb of stuff and I do mean stuff like bug net the hammock the rain tarp food that can go for without too much prep and just odds and hidden things that you need to cook water I made my own fancy feast stove that you showed on one of your videos not only did I make one of them but I had to make oh no I had to make a half a dozen of them or more. Not only that but I made other alcohol burning stoves out of my husband's beer cans. And then like you I had to order other alcohol burning stoves over the internet and I think I'm about done with those. But the best stove I've found is the one that requires a tank of fuel like propane and it's the smallest little unfoldable gas burning unit I've ever seen in my life. It was my girlfriend that introduced me to your videos. We don't get a lot of snow in Ohio anymore it seems like it rains clear up to the middle of January these days. it'll snow and then it'll rain and mailed it away and then it will snow again then it will rain and melt it away again. It is in a patella about the last of January all through February that the snow finally decides to stay until March. We don't get extreme temperature change like you do up there where you live. You simply amaze me with camping out in zero degree weather. I can't even get myself to go out and walk in the snow in that kind of weather, Yet here you are camping in it... And not in a tent but in a hammock. I wish you all the best in health and happiness and keep doing what you love.

[@shugemery]

@@rebeccasilveous8898 Good for you for truly getting into it!!! My coldest was minus 40º. Once in a lifetime for sure. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYXYeH2doMZkp8U

[@rebeccasilveous8898]

@@shugemery Oh yeah I watched that one and I was shivering to the bone just watching you. And I'm thinking to myself what kind of crazy man does this. Why, "SHUG," that's who! When you hear snow crunch under your feet you know it's flipping cold. We're supposed to get snow here tomorrow in Ohio but I'm thinking that's probably unlikely since we haven't had any now for quite some time. But we can always hope. Your circus days and you're juggling and your antics just about flip me out watching you. I don't know if you know what poi spinning is, But I've been doing poi spinning. When I tried to learn to figure eight spin with these tennis balls inside of nylon stockings...I hit myself in the eye the forehead the nose of few times before I learned how to get it right. But like you I had a shoulder problem and trying to spend the poi is kind of painful now. But I still do it from time to time and then I invested into these pod poi that light up with different colors and it's really cool to see it in the dark. Then I watch this guy spin poi with chainmail pods with double odd steel wall inside and they light them on fire and start spinning them on chains and that's wild to see. So when I watched you do some of your circus acts and juggling with your friend taking turns switching it up and grabbing those bowling pins and interchanging with each other just totally amazed me. Please never stop doing what you love doing. And sharing it with others on the feed like KZbin. We have to get away from the TV and the news stations in some way or another and watching your videos is such a joy.

[@chrisvickers3027]

Best You-tuber on the planet, although I really don't think he's from here...woo buddy!

[@shugemery]

Chris Vickers I've never been a Normal.

[@user-yh6yz4us9t]

Love the Justin's peanut butter cups. The appreciation was comical and love the videos! Learn so much from them. Thank you!

[@shugemery]

+Mark Engel Aye and thankee.

[@riverrat1149]

once again i have to thank you.This is the tarp i have been putting together in my head.I play in the rain forest of Washington state and I think this suits my need for a rainy winter steel head fishing.Once again you are the bomb.And yes sewing silnylon scares the bejesus out of me.

[@gjvstrom]

The world is a better place with Shug in it.

[@shugemery]

gjvstrom Shucks......

[@cnb1971]

Yet another brilliant video Shug, and a nice use of the word 'fret'.

[@shugemery]

cnb1971 I do so thankee.

[@wkf57]

Good tutorial on your winter tarp Shug. Lots of info and ideas for anyone wanting to deal with winter cold and wind while hammocking. Thanks for the vid!

[@shugemery]

wkf57 Whoooo Buddy.

[@greerkp01]

Shug, you sir are awesome. I'm gettin ready to take off on the AT here in about a month and just wanted to say thanks for all the help and insight man! I've been planning for the last year and used a lot of your videos to help dial in my hammock setup and your recommendation for my under quilt has been awesome and made all my friends jealous. I also work at a small outdoor hiking and camping store and they call me the hammock guy but's all thanks to you! Hope ya keep up the great work while I'm gone and have a few new videos to watch when I get back, you rock man!

[@shugemery]

John Doe Whooooo Buddy))))) and enjoy the trip of a lifetime.

[@Robjmar7]

Great videos on tarps Shug. "A+" Love the details you go into on each video. Great series. Also if one watches closely you can see things you don't talk about. For instance using logs for tie downs if you can't get the stakes into the ground. Wish I lived where it snowed. Love snow and cold weather......Whooooooo Buddy

[@CoolBreeze0432]

Some good info on winter camping! going to be heading out to roan mountain in January. Taking the war bonnet super fly tarp and the hammock gear! under quilt and some new stuff to test out! cant wait!!

[@shugemery]

Travis S Whooooo Buddy))))

[@bonzaibb12]

oooh I loved that Justin's. I made my own with almond butter, cinnamon, vanilla and a bit of brown sugar . Super yummy and much cheaper.

[@jasonwienke5]

care to share? :D

[@einzigkeit7216]

Thumb up Shugemery, great work, I'm into diy tarp now and isn't easy job done. Very genius concept tarp you got there.

[@shugemery]

Not easy but the second and third ones are easier....

[@einzigkeit7216]

***** Absolutely, Have a good one! Thanks again! :-)

[@carpetace56]

My wife said you and I have the same sewing style. Another good one Shug.

[@shugemery]

carpetace56 Crooked seams? :-)

[@Patriot36]

So, there I am in my kitchen tonight after work, grilling a cheese crisp, when out of nowhere a video image comes to mind. The Shugster is at the park somewhere near the house and down on all fours doing something doofy, like imitating sling blade Karl up close to the camera, when someone else was coming down the trail and out of fear did and about face when they saw you....LOL!!! I couldn't find the video but that's how I remembered it. Great tarp video brother, thank you!

[@shugemery]

Patriot36 It has happened......

[@jamesschell1526]

You did a great job on your rain fly

[@shugemery]

I thankee.

[@christophermckellar1352]

Another great video. Very nice to see you on/out/about again! Happy New Year.

[@shugemery]

Christopher McKellar Thankee. I have been about and out while I shout.

[@naturecallsoutdoors]

Great tour Shug. Like to see the evolution. Of course that is one of the reasons doing things can be more fun. Stay warm.

[@shugemery]

Nature Calls All warm in sector seven.

[@mat-ventures]

Loved your snowman impression at 19:35

[@TheGoocherLee]

Another awesome video Shug, with more information than I can absorb in one viewing. Also thanks a million for postinging the DIY links! Silnylon here I come! "I have a [sewing machine] here and I'm not afraid to use it!"

[@shugemery]

Erik Tempest Whooooo Buddy))))

[@bobbenkhe8306]

Very nice tarp Shug! I really appreciate your passion and content! Keep up the good work!

[@shugemery]

Thankee Bob.

[@rafaelroman3867]

You need your own tv show!! Awesome content and funny!!!!

[@shugemery]

This IS my TV show...no producers. Self contained. Thankee.

[@rafaelroman3867]

shugemery your awesome!!

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Aye Shug stopping by again to get some tips for my winter tarp camping. Hm, I will make some mods to my setup. Thanks for all the tips and Happy New Year. My Son now loves hammock hiking and camping. Take care.

[@shugemery]

The single pole sheds snow pretty well. Whooooo Buddy)))))

[@lorddragoncanoealexander5172]

shug would like to say thanks I have just recently came across your clips, knowledge is good like your tips and slingblade great man love winter camping in all kind of ways grew up old school tipi and trekking old school but moving into morden ways

[@shugemery]

tj Alexander Yessir and thankee. Tipis are cool though.

[@lorddragoncanoealexander5172]

Yes sir they are , but I also have a bridge hammock I sleep on inside some times :) best of both worlds tipi great base camp and long term camping :) but Iam looking to invest in a new hammock Iam thinking war bonnet blackbird ? I liked your review on it ,

[@mackmcnasty27]

That is a pretty slick way for condensation control... Well played sir...

[@shugemery]

mackmcnasty27 It works well to keep it off my TQ.

[@RallohE]

Nothing like waking to a Shugrow video .... but had to put my down vest on just to watch it! Ha! BRRRRRRRR .... Stay warm my friend!

[@shugemery]

***** Thankee Hawkustus.

[@NorthCountryOutdoorGuys]

You'd love it here tomorrow supposed to be as low as -40°F with windchill. Not for me, but fun to watch you do it!!

[@shugemery]

North Country Outdoor Guys If the wind ain't blowing it is glorious!

[@jcompton4]

Headed to the gorge in a couple of hours, can't wait for that brisk mountain air.

[@shugemery]

Outdoors&Family Tell the Gorge I say Whooooo Buddy)))))

[@ashtrix9286]

Another great video, I always learn a lot and you never fail to make me laugh. Keep up the good work.

[@shugemery]

AshTrix Whooooo Buddy)))))

[@gen2-x364]

Been wantn a hammock but have been unsure,but I finally ordered one and im going to give it a try. You make hammocking look like a lot of fun. Ive been a tenter,time to try something new. Probably wont do the low temps like you do,but who knows. Thumbs up Shug.

[@shugemery]

GEN2-X It re-invigorated my backpacking adventures. Be patient as there is a learning curve.

[@johniac7078]

I have been wearing smart wool, eating smart food and drinking smart water....still ain't that smart, but I am hopeful.

[@shugemery]

Tactical Priority Maybe you need a smart phone and hang out with a smart alec who has street smarts.

[@johniac7078]

***** good ideas! I ordered smarty pants on amazon...backordered...I remain hopeful.

[@nobbybravoalpha1870]

Another great video great tarp amazing mods you have built into it..It really shows that you know your stuff hoping for a bit of the white stuff in the UK this winter..ATB Nobby

[@neo57611]

Very cool tarps Shug ! The tarp master!!

[@shugemery]

neo57611 I love that peice of silnylon....

[@neo57611]

Great job Shug man...

[@neo57611]

I know the feeling, great protection

[@1heUndertaker]

Hi Shug, just saying THANK YOU ! again. Thanks for taking the time, and putting out your effort to explain and help us newbies! Hi from across the pond, let me know if you are ever in the UK...

[@shugemery]

+1heUndertaker For sure.

[@BatColonyEvictor]

Great, great information, and as always wonderfully entertaining! Thanks for keeping it real Shug

[@shugemery]

Aye and thanks.

[@ernestmurphy4747]

I have enjoyed all your videos over the years. Live in Saint Paul across the way and noted N I students jamming with you B/4. My parents are from Belfast. AS I am retired Army I feel safe in your comments all clear in sector_? No point to be made except: IT IS COLD OUTSIDE! Best to you in the new year!

[@shugemery]

Ernest Murphy Well that is fantastic. All secure in sector seven tonight)))) Never get to see my Belfast friends much these days.

[@jkhotshotllc1]

Really nice work! Peanut Butter cups for breakfast! Thats a really nice shirt you was a wearin' at the end as well.

[@shugemery]

Parkers Ridge PB in me now....

[@Johnj22]

Whoooo buddy!!! Love your videos Shug. Jimmy from England

[@shugemery]

+Jimmy James Cheery cheers Jimmy

[@Johnj22]

You enjoy yourself, have fun and don't take yourself too seriously, damn good ole hardy wholesome fundigityfun fun.

[@iammorbius4925]

Add a couple more poles and a couple more flaps and what do you have? A tent :) Now that's a novel idea! A tent with a hammock in it! I am sure it hasn't been done before and imagine the benefits.

[@shugemery]

Benjamin Dover All good in tarp-ville.

[@matthewstott22]

I have oft wondered how to get the the snow to fall off the tarp once it starts to accumulate. This method you have invented with reaching your arm up to knock the snow off seems to me that it just might actually work. I am thinking about the procedures needed to complete such a task and it just dawned on me that I would need to see a video on how to get that done. You might need to do that in a series of videos to show the differences of doing that during the day, or during a windstorm, and possibly 2 for night-time removal because that might get too technical to "cover" in one video! Thanks, another great video here and I learned much as usual!

[@shugemery]

Matthew Stott It is a complicated technique...whether to backhand or punch the tarp to move that white stuff.....

[@CampfireTalk]

Regarding stakes, it's nice to be able to decide which camp chores you want to do. Generally it seems there is more than one way to skin a cat. Nice to always hear your thought process, even if your "elevator doesn't go to the top floor" : ) All secure

[@shugemery]

CampfireTalk Reducing chores and carting some stakes is my MO. I smell country ham.

[@LordTimelord]

Good Video Shug! The only issue I've seen in my limited hammock camping is that the ends of my Hex Rainfly would leave me exposed to the elements in really crappy weather. I think your idea of adding Velcro to the ends so make doors is a darn good idea!

[@PaCampingDad]

You can add a Grizz Beak. I made one and really like it. 2QZQ sells them.

[@shugemery]

LordTimelord I have yet to get soaked in any tarp. All about the pitch and site selection. Wind and rain...another matter. Worst case, take down the hammock and such and hunker down and wait it out. Mother Nature calls the plays.

[@CurtisGearhart]

Great vid shug. Nice skills, even better creativity.

[@whizzwham1862]

Have a look at the Swiss army snow shovel looks interesting

[@shugemery]

I have a Black Diamond shovel....one pound with collapible handle. I like it.

[@whizzwham1862]

rotterfella snow shovel

[@Mwaves7857]

Hey Shug, love your videos, so I made 3 tarps and 3 hammocks to get off the ground. My Thanksgiving camping trip(our first with hammocks) was a bust because our tarps leaked in the rain. I used some liquid seam sealer but maybe it was the wrong kind. I'll address that issue and then we'll try again. Woo buddy!

[@shugemery]

Mwaves7857 Was it the seam that leaked? Did you have your line running under your tarps? sometimes water runs down and in. That is why I go with two lines off the ends....

[@grappler185]

***** Hey Shug, Can you explain what you mean by "two lines off the ends". I thought I saw one of your videos where you showed your "continuous ridge line". Doesn't the line run under the tarp on a continuous ridge line?

[@shugemery]

grappler185 I mean just going off the two d-rings at the end of the tarp ridgelines. Instead of one long continious line. I found that got to be a bit of a hassle for me. Here is a recent tarp tutorial....kzbin.info/www/bejne/ani0gYxrd9qshqs Continious ridgeline is just one way to do it.

[@TheTonyjara]

Are you heading to the frozen butt hang this weekend?. Going to start to make myself a winter tarp with some temptrol(95% heat reflective)material that is lightweight. More than likely will use the winter tarp plan from diy gear and turn it into a hot hammock tarp tent.wont be able to make the frozen butt hang but there is still plenty of winter left...happy camping!

[@shugemery]

tony jara I will not be attending. Got a gig right in the middle of it. Hoping to get out soon after though. enjoy that tarp. Are you on HammockForums?

[@TheTonyjara]

***** hope your gig goes great...and yes I am on hammock forums but have not navigated the site religiously as most so ill check it out now to re-familiarize myself with it.

[@TacBlades]

Great tarp, I love to make my own gear, ultralight tarp tent is next on my list. Line locks are interesting idea :) The Snow Shedding Shug Shake seems to work on the tarp :)

[@shugemery]

Tac Blades The line locks on Shanes method is my winter go to.

[@Robjmar7]

opps you did cover using logs to cover your snow stakes....my mistake....as usual you cover everything and more! Love your videos...

[@shugemery]

+RS Marett Yessir.

[@dropcorr]

Only thing better than green eggs and ham, on a cold morning is green eggs and spam. Wish sometime I could camp with you man, but I have no gear so I'll sleep in my van. Boy your videos sure make me laugh, especially that one where you cut up your calf. Oh I'm just kidding aren't you glad? Just wanna say, you build one fancy pad!! So please don't stop the videos don't ever quit! Cause you are my favorite in ter net hickkkkkkk!! Haha just found your channel and can't get enough!!

[@shugemery]

dropcorr Thankee feller.....I shall persevere.

[@mat-ventures]

Love your condensation bib trick and your homemade tarp with velcro doors! Pretty neat! I would order one from you, but I know you don't do that for Canadian strangers on the internet ;)

[@shugemery]

Never made any to sell. Never will I think. Not.

[@mat-ventures]

@@shugemery No problem, I was messing with you ;)

[@alexhaney100]

Gosh I hate sewing, but your vids and awesome custom gear really make me want to try and suffer through it!!

[@shugemery]

Alexander Haney I know the feeling.

[@swatnc8051]

Another great video Shug thanks for the info.

[@shugemery]

swatnc Whooooo Buddy)))))

[@atommachine]

- 26 ! We have only had a - 4 in SW Scotland so far :) i had to put another pair of socks on to watch your Vid !!! 70MPH winds though here, weather pushing up along Atlantic helped my your LOW Pressure System....time for some tinned meat ! nice Vid

[@shugemery]

atommachine Don't let the haggis and butter tabs freeze!

[@39Thorns]

Stumbled upon a cool little channel here. Deserves a subscribe.

[@shugemery]

Thankee feller!

[@JoshFugate]

Another great video as always! I'm getting ready to see a new tarp for my setup and I just might steal that pole mod idea. Keep it up Shug!

[@shugemery]

CanoeH34d I copied it myself!

[@brausse8517]

Good video man you make me laugh like every other time excellent job on making those trips they look really good quality I was too lazy to do this on my own so I got the lady at the sew shop to make one for me lol Have a good one shug

[@shugemery]

brausse85 I had to just see if I could sew them. So many good ones available now for sale I'll always go that route.

[@jonssailing]

Shug, I can't give a "like" for some reason. ?? This vid was great! and deserves 👍👍👍👍👍 thank you!

[@shugemery]

Jonathan Landwer I disable that feature. Get rated on my job and other places. Here I an fee. Thank you.

[@rls303]

Great video Shug, Thanks

[@shugemery]

***** Y'elcome and thanks.

[@LarryVickery]

The temperature in Memphis is supposed to get down to 10° tonight. your videos inspired me to try my hammock. my greatest fear is how to manage having to get up in the middle of the night for you know what.

[@shugemery]

Larry Vickery I just get up and go. No lollygagging though.

[@brianwhippie2264]

I may make a winter tarp in the near future. Watching this video, I had the idea of sewing the doors completely closed at one end, minus the 6-8 inch hole for the hammock line. You're thoughts Shug? I don't need doors at both ends.

[@shugemery]

I would not sew mine shut. Sometimes weather changes (wind) and you need to button down one side and open the other. Easier than re-pitching the tarp. That is my thought. Kinda limit your options sewing shut. Maybe buttons or snaps would be better. Carry forth.

[@titanpat57]

Great info Shug!

[@shugemery]

Whooooo Buddy)))))

[@grappler185]

Hey Shug, Love your channel. It's like Popular Mechanics meets Comedy Central. I particularly like your winter tarp. I'm in Utah. Planning some sub-zero trips. I'd like to make a winter tarp JUST LIKE YOURS. In your notes you give a URL for DIY Tarps and another URL for the BlackCat Tarp (and mention that you used it for directions). Did you use the dimensions for the Winter Tarp shown on the DIY Tarps website or did you modify the BlackCat tarp? Thanks for teaching and making it fun!!!

[@shugemery]

grappler185 I used pretty much the same dimensions on the BlackCat tarp and followed those instructions. It is a good size.

[@bradybearboy]

you need to be hired by a hammock company or outdoors company to just hike and camp and piddle and come up with great ideas just like your tarp. i like how you try varieties and take your time finding just what suits you. Wish i had your ingenuity.

[@shugemery]

bradybearboy Thankee feller.

[@neo57611]

Warming myself up under electric blankets now. From last night.....boy it's colder than Minnesota! Really brutal out. Got two pups in bed with me keeping me warm....us old security guards work so hard.

[@whatzthis64]

You really know your stuff. All joking aside. Great stuff. Atb Brian. I always feel better after watching you. Your friend Brian. ;))

[@shugemery]

whatzthis64 Thankee Brian

[@koningbolo4700]

If silnylon is anything like clothing liner fabric then it can be much more easily sewn when strips of paper are sewn with in it... Newspaper (underneath to help the feeding dogs work better) and some painters tape (so the paper does not move around the nylon) will do nicely. You can afterwards rip away (or make wet and peel away) the paper from the seem... Makes life much easier....

[@shugemery]

I did not do it that way but got a feel for sewing it. Made 5 tarps.

[@pnwadventuresandgearreview8749]

Always entertaining thanks shug!

[@shugemery]

Jason Chasteen Thankee.

[@jemadmonkey]

Love your videos. If your ever in Japan and want to hike, hit me up. Been looking at the same wool shirt your wearing for awhile now. Haven't ordered it yet because I am not sure about sizing. Always seems big.

[@shugemery]

They are meant to be big so you can layer under them. Arigato.

[@dirtsmiles8098]

Good stuff as always

[@shugemery]

BushcraftDad Whooooo Buddy)))))

[@SkitterComic]

I’ve seen your thermometer in lots of your videos. When I was watching THIS video, right when you were showing the temps, I thought “what brand is that?” 2 seconds later you answered my question. Did I predict you were gonna say it? Or did you predict years ago that I would be wondering?

[@shugemery]

I always predict folks will ask. Saves me some finger work. (typing) harrr

[@georgerosado5194]

hey shug....me & my 10yr old son just enjoy watching your outdoors videos. even times when we are in a local park & we set up the hammock to relax, he(son) tells me to put on a SHUG video on my phone to enjoy while swinging in the hammock. thanks Sir, for all your videos.they are helpful & educational..questions for you: do u have any videos & are familiar with the Clark or dd hammocks, jungle shelter systems? if so,what's your opinion on this way of hammock camping?

[@shugemery]

+George rosado Thanks ya'll....made my day. My buddy Hickery likes his Clark a lot....kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqeadop-qspqprs

[@davidullom]

I am a new subscriber and am thoroughly impressed with your informational format of your videos. A question though. Have you ever, or would you consider adding a stove jack to a hammock tarp and "hot tenting" when you use a hammock in extreme low temperatures? Could you close the doors, and lower the edges and make it worth the extra effort?

[@shugemery]

Not yet. Seems like more work to keep the stove going all night. At least at this point. Be fun sometimes to try but for now I'll just go without.

[@norcalprepper8302]

great channel man. just soakin in the knowledge

[@shugemery]

+Norcal Prepper Whooooooo Buddy)))))

[@blex5579]

you are much more laid back in the cold lol- nevermind thoug- great guy, great vids- cheers from germany!

[@shugemery]

Brain Freeze!!!!

[@EDGEAMAKATEDIDDIOT]

hey Shug , I am new to the hanging thing , Still have my hammock cherry ya could say . Looking to get into hanging this spring and just wanting to know is there a hammock for two ? The wife and I camp but we have kept it on the ground till now , would like to hang but wanna have the love of my life right beside me cuz well I LOVE HER and for another reason SHE IS MEAN ! she is a red head and a lil bit on the wild side , she would keep the bears and stuff away if need be .

[@shugemery]

EDGEAMAKATEDIDDIOT Look at the Clark Vertex double hammock.......www.junglehammock.com/models/vertex/index.php

[@EDGEAMAKATEDIDDIOT]

thank you sir

[@bobbyharper8710]

"What did you order now?" Lol. Somewhere that's listed as a required question.

[@shugemery]

Bobby Harper Yeah....I do though. Order alot.

[@jeffreybavis9695]

This comment made me laugh...I remember being married and having to answer that question. Now I'm single and it doesn't matter! LOL

[@1eyedjacksRwild]

I try my best not to look too excited when a box arrives and to avoid answering my wife if possible. Because the follow up question is worse. Something along the lines of just how many stoves or tents or hammocks does one man need? Yikes!

[@timothyciarlette8250]

Nice video, It was also nice of your friend to send you the Justins Peanut Butter goodies.

[@shugemery]

***** I am a lucky feller.

[@57koop]

Thanks Shug ! Can I put that loop system in my superfly?

[@shugemery]

Yes you can for sure.

[@shugemery]

***** Do you mean the pole mod?

[@dragon3831]

Great video shug! A question though.... with the pole on the inside, and the tarp touching it.... would it not want the snow/rain want to come in and drip on you like canvas does? Even in a tent "nylon" it seems like if my gear touches the sides, I get water coming in at that spot

[@shugemery]

Silnylon does not leak to the touch but I really only use the pole mod in winter so the rain is frozen.

[@dragon3831]

Thanks for replying!

[@OregonMisfit]

Love your vids Shug really like your pole mod I would like to do that to my war bonnet super fly once I get it. Do you think instead of sewing that line into the ridge line you could just secure the pole to the ridgeline?

[@shugemery]

Not sure what your asking...the line is what secures the pole. You can send your tarp to 2QZQ to have it all done.

[@zandrexcentillas4825]

Thanks shug's have my idea right now to make my own tarp. But the time is running.. i have a schedule to climb mount APO here in philippines. If u have a used tarp can i borrow one? 😁

[@shugemery]

Yeah.......uh-huh...I have them all loaned out to friends. You better get to sewing. It'll only take a couple of days. diygearsupply.com/diy-guides/tarps/

[@bobbyharper8710]

Shug, I've often heard you and other hammock hangers talk about "going to ground". What are the reasons you would need to go to ground and how is that done with your equipment?

[@shugemery]

Bobby Harper It would mean no trees to hang from......[URL=s928.photobucket.com/user/Shug7secure/media/speer.jpg.html][IMG]i928.photobucket.com/albums/ad127/Shug7secure/speer.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

[@shugemery]

Bobby Harper It would mean this......i928.photobucket.com/albums/ad127/Shug7secure/speer.jpg

[@frankc6430]

hey Shug; can we get measurements diagram of your tarp there? I would love to try and sew one for fun! very interesting! thanks.

[@shugemery]

11 feet by 6 feet.

[@gagebreisch3426]

I'm surprised you didn't sew in any reflective material to the underside of the tarp to reflect heat to back to you in temperatures that low.

[@shugemery]

I'm not sure that truly works unless there is a true heat source to reflect back on you. The tarp keeps wind off and feel that helps immensely in sub 0º temps. Really fine with that.

[@ericgodden]

Great video as always sir.I do have one question ...sorry to be personal, but--how do you deal with,lets call it a bathroom visit in the night?Its the one thing that pees me off (see what I did there?)when Im comfortable and warm.Any hints or tips would be greatly appreciated.

[@LordTimelord]

A couple of good things to have are: A ground tarp under the hammock so you can get out of the hammock in the middle of the night to stand without getting your feet dirty/wet. I have a piece of DuPont Tyvek that weighs next to nothing and is waterproof. I put my pack on top of that to keep it from moving. That way I can get out of my hammock and stand on the Tyvek in my socks without getting them all mucked up. The second thing is 2-4 EMPTY Energy Drink Bottles like Powerade or Gatorade with the wide mouth screw tops. The bottles were full on the first day of every trip, but were consumed on the way in. It makes for easy middle of the night "restroom breaks"! Since you're under your tarp in the middle of the night, a Red LED light clipped onto a baseball cap helps a ton to move around. In the morning you can just empty the bottles out at an acceptable location and reuse them. Make sure you remove the labels from the bottles and/or label them "Latrine Bottle" or something similar so you don't confuse them with your real beverages! LOL I hang my boots inside my hammock (after slamming them together to get all the dirt/snow off of them) by hooking a carabiner though the laces and hanging it on my ridgeline that runs under the bug net. I then slide it down the ridgeline closer to my feet. This allows them to air out over the night, but remain inside the hammock so bugs/etc. can't get into my boots. When you need to get your boots on to go further than your ground tarp, I first unzip my bugnet (I have a Hennessy Asym Zip with the zipper on the side). I transition to the sitting position with my feet dangling in the air. I then get my boots that are hanging on the ridgeline inside the hammocks bug netting and unhook the carabiner and put them on. It takes a little practice but you can get your boots on and off without them even touching the ground. The ground tarp is mainly for the middle of the night quick pee breaks so you don't have to leave from underneath your tarp, which comes in handy when it's pouring outside. ;-)

[@shugemery]

I just get up and go. Some try to pee in a bottle or such but I like getting up and seeing the night. Feels good getting back in and warm.

[@jerrycampbell1515]

I am about to sew up my a winter tarp with silnylon and was wondering what you would suggest. I pinned up the ridge line with the bulk and was going to sew it then pin up and make the cat cuts. But this stuff is just as slick as you said and am now wondering if I should but each side out first and then work on sewing it up. What would you suggest? And I apologize if you have answered this already.... every time I start reading thru all the post I see something else that gets my attention and I am off to learning something new.

[@shugemery]

Been so long since I made mine I don't rightly remember. But I did follow these instructions....tothewoods.net/ImagesStayDry/BlackCatTarp.pdf

[@jerrycampbell1515]

Thank you

[@pappy451]

how about tie the pole off in both directions on the ridge line ? about a 6" length of cordage ( what have you ) and one of those sliding/lock knots . i don"t know what it is called . i tie good strong knots but i'm not sure what you would call them . spaghetti knot ? yeah , like that .

[@shugemery]

Go for it!

[@1885dr]

Great video shug, your advice has always been great , thanks . Do you know or a similar tarp to your design for sale ? I have tried to sew in the past and it was a terrible experience hahaha Thanks again for all the great advise over the years

[@shugemery]

1885dr Kinda, sorta here.....wildernesslogics.com/TARPS-ACCESSORIES_c9.htm

[@michaelbalph4984]

Question for ya Shug, I'm adding a 7mm pole to my tarp, just ordered some pole pockets from Donna, who by the way had nice things to say about you! Anyhoo, the lenth of your added pole, was just the length of pocket-end to pocket-end?

[@shugemery]

Yessir. I used a couple of old tent poles to help me get the proper length for my tarp.

[@michaelbalph4984]

Cool brotha, thanks! Sector 7.....secure.

[@Oldcoinsandstuff1]

Shug,,,, what do you think of the clark jungle hammocks?? The North American

[@shugemery]

Oldcoinsandstuff1 I have never tried one. My buddy has.....kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqeadop-qspqprs

[@texaslonestarrider]

Learned a lot, thanks!

[@shugemery]

lonestarrider Whooooo Buddy)))))

[@BackpackingAdventures]

Justins Peanut Butter Cups!!!! Never heard of such a thing...oh Shug, please be my friend and share you JPBC with me :)) fun watch again!

[@shugemery]

BackpackingAdventures I don't understand English....

[@BackpackingAdventures]

In the 70's Reese's commercials that was the tag line, would you be my friend and share you Reese's? You got your chocolate in the peanut butter. A failed attempt at humor.

[@bashfulbrother]

Are you any relation to the Shug family that played country music in the cities for years?

[@shugemery]

+bashfulbrother Not that I know of. Actually never heard of them.

[@jstep100]

Nice tarp

[@shugemery]

I too think so ;-)

[@garysmith10449]

I'm interested where you can get that wool overcoat you are wearing

[@shugemery]

Link is right on the video and in the description box below.

[@Robjmar7]

Could you explain the Hammock Gear TQ "30 degree insert" you used inside your 0 degree Black Mamba. Is it another TQ or is it a sleeping bag? and under what condition do you use the insert. I know there is math is some of this hammock camping (30 degree hang angle, ridge line length should be around 83% of tarp length, etc)....so.... Is there some kind of math you apply to all these ratings? For example: if forecast says -14.....then a 0 degree black mamba TQ + a 30 degree insert equals what ? to protect you against -14. (Am I overcomplicating this??).....BTW I like the way you velcro'ed the door closed, if you don't mind I think I will copy you on my WB SuperFly....thanks

[@shugemery]

+RS Marett The insert is just what I call it. Really just a 30º TQ but I got it made to put in my podsystem in deep winter. No formula for me...just an educated quess I reckon.

[@Robjmar7]

+shugemery ...thanks...sorta what I though on no formula...but I've seen what you've done from -41 to hot summer trips...so I know pretty much what to do....thanks Shug

[@kenallen7795]

How much will you make me one of you're awesome tarp I have uno hammock

[@shugemery]

Ken Allen I no make.

[@chris_mastro]

You are seriously a badass.

[@shugemery]

Chris Mastro As I age my ass is less and less.

[@bash1288]

Shug who makes the best under and top quilts in your opinion??

[@shugemery]

Tim Basham There is no best in my opinion just different. I like Jacksrbetter, Hammockgear.

[@MstrRo]

Do you think that maybe your shock cords are affected by the cold so they need constant adjustment?

[@shugemery]

Not constant. I set and forget.