Some Camping Hammock Cons...and Pros

[@davidreidy5750]

Hammocker for about 20 yrs and still love watching your vids early in the morning...EARLY!!?🗽♥️

[@shugemery]

I'm reading your nice comment ...EARLY~~~~

[@mdheinze57]

I'm a self taught hammocker and I always tell people I learned from Shug and Dutch! Thanks Shug, you're the best!

[@shugemery]

Thankee feller~~~

[@allenkssngr]

Thanks for all you do Shug. You hit the nail on the head with the restorative aspect of hammocking. I’m retired Army with very bad hips, with one replaced last Summer, and I can tell you that having my hammocks has saved backpacking/camping for me and kept the Great Smokies in my life. My Superior hammock has indeed become therapeutic and I feel 10 years younger in the morning and greatly enjoy my morning hang time. Thanks again.

[@shugemery]

Those restorative properties for the WIN~~!!!

[@allenkssngr]

@@shugemery Whoo Buddy!

[@92Pyromaniac]

Here in Scotland I've discovered that that speed thing is often flipped (at least at low elevations where there are trees). There's often almost zero flat ground - anything that looks flat at a distance usually turns out to be riddled with knee-high tuffets. And 99.9% of the flat(ish) ground is too boggy. I take great joy in pitching my hammock on hillsides where I know few people have ever camped :)

[@shugemery]

Love hearing that. Whooooo Buddy and butter fudge.

[@pedroclaro7822]

Same here in the Portuguese mountains. There’s plenty of flat ground here and there from shepherds’ land and some prairies, but there’s also trees everywhere. I’ve even set up in between two rocks with climbing gear 😂 But yeah I setup camp where I’m sure no one else has ever slept. Scenic spots, hidden places etc. Nothing more peaceful than that. Especially since I can use a wood stove without any fear, because no one will ever see me, nor the smoke (gasifier stove)

[@timothypemberton7650]

Shug, everything you say is true but as a former tent guy I ran to the hammock! I hiked the Oregon section of the PCT in 2019 during the wettest late summer experienced in a while. I was up all night worried about the water coming through the floor. My stuff got soaked. Hypothermia was a real concern. I was 67 then and 40 miles from shelter. Since then I've slept in similar deluges...no worries. Hammocks are for comfort and safety.

[@shugemery]

Being in rain in a hammock under a tarp is powerful.

[@baronedipiemonte3990]

Finally, something worth watching. The two "cons" of hammock camping for ME... 1) getting in/out until I've got it adjusted "just right", 2) having to pack the underquilt (unless the night time temps are above 70°, you're going to need one). I certainly do have more than one hammock. I did my research and comfortably settled with the Onewind 12ft double wide. I have two of those... one is dedicated to the yard, the other in my rucksack. I'm 5' 8" 200lb and get a perfect diagonal flat lay, and SIDE lay ! God bless the inventor of the RIDGELINE !

[@shugemery]

Good that you found your groove~~~

[@Kenbur]

Absolute truth - but hammocking is best! LOL thanks as always for sharing Shug,

[@shugemery]

It truly is. But it ain't for everyone. But nothing is.

[@HillbillysNdaBush]

Great information from a master Shug. For me its "shoulder squeeze". Im 56 with very wide shoulders and cant sleep past 3 hrs before my hands and arms are asleep and hurting. I love the "fidley " part of it and setup my hammocks and tarps in the backyard or woods just to enjoy the setup,and a nap. while i cant use it for sleeping in it overnight, it always goes with me and i enjoy the meditative state of setup and tear down. Thanks for the info, i always send peeps to your channel for a one stop shop of info and comedy.

[@shugemery]

I'm glad to hear you still tote it along. Thankee and Whooooo Buddy))))

[@Derchlands]

What do you use? I'm a big guy and had that, I got a dream hammock sparrow 1.7 MTN xl fabric and it's a very low stretch fabric that also can go very wide and that removed any shoulder squeeze. The thing is a tank.

[@swnorcraft7971]

I only ever buy "double wide" hammocks. I'm small=5' 8", 155 lbs. I like lots of room. The wider the hammock, the easier to get a flat lay. Be sure you are setting it up with 30 degree sag............patience, try different hang angles. Keep at it. It will come..............

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

.. Would adding "spreader bars" remedy the problem ??

[@jessejgay1]

Ready to take off for a two month section hike on the AT mostly through VA. You turned me on to alot of great equipment that has been serving me well. OHM 2.0, warbonnet Minifly, Wookie and Blackbird, hammockgear topquilt, Becket hitch suspension. I put on some line tensioners for my tarp this year for a nice change and plan to play with porch mode more.

[@shugemery]

Whooooo Buddy)))) Love the OHM~~

[@boxlid214]

I'm bikepacking with only a hammock as usual again soon, although in WV this time around. Last year along a rail trail I had to camp at the edge of some random person's backyard since it was the only valid spot that wasn't swamped out in the rail ditches, and my friends in tents had to stay 1/4 mile further up the trail for a decent flat grass spot. It worked, I just stayed out of view and left no trace of me being there. It's true about having multiple hammocks, I got one for free, was too small and basic, then learned to make them, and got what I wanted on the third one I made. It was worth the effort, best sleep ever. Whooooo buddy!

[@turtlecrawford6468]

Where in wv?

[@shugemery]

Making then ready opens your eyes to the simple yet complex hammock.

[@boxlid214]

@@turtlecrawford6468 for sure the Greenbrier trail, and likely other places/trails. I guess it just depends how far everyone wants to go and how much time they have

[@kerry1383]

“I don’t need an under quilt; I sleep hot” Your face 😂

[@shugemery]

I do hear it a lot from people! haaaa

[@tomcatt998]

When i started i said that tooooo QUICKLY learned that i DO need a pad or under quilt 🌴 ⛺ 🌴

[@theskyehiker]

Thanks Shug. I’ve been doing hammock backpacking for about 15 years and early on I tried to make my kit as light as possible. Lots of experimenting later I finally figured out what I needed to do to be as light as possible, with the first goal of being comfortable. I love hammocking. Thanks to you and your channel.

[@shugemery]

It can be done~

[@redeyeofthenightfall]

thank you for bringing up widowmakers couple years ago, in my area, a young girl died from a fallen branch it's one of those things that ppl write off or don't take seriously. but it's crucial

[@shugemery]

Happens yearly. With tenters and hammocks. The woods are risky but their beauty draws us.

[@redeyeofthenightfall]

​@@shugemery "but their beauty draws us" got a song about that? perfect sorta inspiration maybe don't write about someone dying because of it. but the beauty and appeal of the trees and a tragic story

[@redeyeofthenightfall]

@@shugemery do you have patches? you once sent me stickers but i'd like to buy a patch from you

[@shugemery]

@@redeyeofthenightfall I had them on TeeSpring but they quit caring them as an option. I don't have any for sale myself.

[@swnorcraft7971]

I'm with you, Shug. Sleeping on the ground "don't cut it" I'm 63 this month and I sleep in a hammock every night. When I travel and have to sleep in a bed, it's like a brick. I'm like you, I'll trade a little weight for the supreme comfort of sleeping in a hammock. I own several hammocks and I have come to find that a one piece hammock is far better than any three piece hammock. The longitudinal seams and the difference in the fabrics don't add up to the comfort of a one piece............. You're no Leland Sklar, but you're rockin' a nice bass and doin' what you love! Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing.

[@shugemery]

I've always preferred a single layer. Seeing I've only been at the bass 4 months, being Leland may be unattainable. He is such a still player.

[@swnorcraft7971]

@@shugemery My reference to a "three piece" hammock means how it is made of three pieces of fabric sewn together, as opposed to one made of a single piece of fabric that is hemmed on the edges and gathered at the ends in the usual way. Layered hammocks and double wide hammocks are a different topic. Thanks for prompt reply..........

[@rodoutdoors]

Thanks for the video. Widowmakers scare me the most when searching for trees. Especially in California with the droughts and then recent storms. I've been tenting lately but been itching for some hang time and a good night's sleep. I'll pack my hammock for the next trip. :)

[@shugemery]

We must always look up and check. It is amazing when you stand in the woods and look at all the fallen trees. Nature is dangerous but it's wonder draws us.

[@hyoh-wu]

Just switching from Tents to Hammock and I sleep so much better. THIS SUMMER I used a pad and got cold butt and shoulder...now it's all about the underquilt. FYI Mountain Wanderer sent me to your channel.

[@shugemery]

UnderQuilts for the WIN~~~ Tell him I say Hey.

[@babygates]

I'm a former hammocker turned filthy ground dweller... but I'm here for the bass lines at the end 😎

[@shugemery]

Some need to fill the ground. All good. Thanks on the bass. It is a beauty. What a growl. I filmed my unboxing..deciding whether to put it out or not. I'm mighty excited in it!

[@bucky716]

Sometimes the time to setup feels like a con. A tent is so much quicker and easier. And then I wake up in the morning refreshed and well rested and remember it's the right choice for me! Added the center pole mod to my new warbonnet super fly after seeing one of your videos and happy I did! What a great spacious cavern under the setup!

[@shugemery]

I think we get good at setting one up or the other quicker. My tents take me forever now if I set them up in the backyard. Just out of practice.

[@travisdoe4663]

Early on I figured out you can keep your top quilt, under quilt, pillow and everything else is one bundle without taking it apart every time. You just need a stuff sack big enough for everything you plan on keeping in the bundle. You can melt a small hole or put in a buttonhole with a sewing machine to pass your continuous loop on the end of your hammock through. When you're packing up just wrap up everything in your underquilt maybe tie the Middle with a bungee or a cord and stuff it all in the stuff sack. When you're ready to set up just hook the continuous loop to the suspension and pull everything out while holding onto the other continuous loop and hook up the other end.

[@timlawson4314]

Just had back surgery in February, and I don't think I'll ever be able to be a ground dweller again. I have an Amok and a Superior Hammock, I haven't been in the latter overnight yet, but I'm looking forward to it. Thanks for the advice. Go F1!

[@shugemery]

I hope you really like it! The season for F1 is here. Lotta time dedication being an F1 fan....

[@cynvision]

yeah. I'm having storage anxiety after starting in a Chameleon and now using a Ridgerunner. The gathered end ridgeline and a organizer was my storage device. Everything I wanted close at night was right in front of my face. Not the same with the Ridgerunner pockets. Finding a solution to that con is taking me awhile. I like that you talk about playing with stuff. And the idea of it not being a race is helpful (unless it's raining. LOL That's when I want a tarp that sets itself up!) I live in a condo; the only place I can set up is at a hang and people in my group rib me a bit about me putting up different setups all day. One thing I'm going to try more is using a gear sling at chest height when I set up so I'm not bending down over and over to access my bags of suspension, stakes and tarp lines. My knees can't take the abuse.

[@shugemery]

You will adapt. Comfort will lead the way....

[@timfinley4436]

Perfect prequel for your other hammock tutorial videos. Lovin' the bass by the way. Keep up the dope grooves at the Hammock Education Station!

[@shugemery]

Thankee. It is a beaut! What a growl. I filmed my unboxing..deciding whether to put it out or not. I'm mighty excited in it!

[@browsman2328]

Hi Shug, same birthday fellow Irish American guy here. About 20 years ago I tried a Hennessy Hammock with the bottom slit but I felt too confined in that rig, so i stayed a grounder. Don’t seem to be many hammockers here in NorCal for some reason, possibly brain damage. But I still enjoy your channel and inimitable style anyway. And stop saying you are an old man, I am exactly 10 years older than you and still hiking, you are a youngster to me!

[@shugemery]

Good to be a youngster Reckon who is retired on Medicare. I just like to say that to give the your folks hope.

[@browsman2328]

I’m a veteran so I go to the V.A. for medical.

[@shugemery]

@@browsman2328 I was alluding to myself who just starts Medicare next month. My sister is a veteran and is well taken care of by the V.A.

[@RUTired]

Excellent video. I switched to mostly hammock camping years ago for the same reason: a consistent, comfortable sleep. But it comes with many tradeoffs as you just described.

[@shugemery]

Can't have one without the other.

[@b5maddog]

Thank you Shug for sharing your pros and cons. Beautiful looking and sounding bass. You really picked that up quick. But that doesn’t surprise me.

[@shugemery]

It was fun to look at the cons. And pros. That G&L bass is a beauty What a growl. I filmed my unboxing..deciding whether to put it out or not. I'm mighty excited in it! I put a lot of time into playing and learning this Winter. I knew come Spring/Summer I would not have as much time. Chores Abound~

[@b5maddog]

Definitely paid off!

[@melchurch3019]

Comfort! You're so right. At 69 I need it to sleep well. I have 5 hammocks that I've learned in and I'm giving 2 away to a friend who has a couple boys that will enjoy them. Thanks for sharing your experience and music.

[@shugemery]

Whoooooo Buddy))) I concur on good sleep.

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

.. I will be new to Hammocks next year,, also will be 69 ,, with trails to still travel ... what hammocks did you keep .. and give away .. With SO many brands and choices ,, Still in the confused comparison stage ,, but will be purchasing a system soon .... Recommendations appreciated ..

[@melchurch3019]

@@rockytopwrangler2069I made 2 hammocks from ripstopbytheroll. I think the important part was the hammocks were 11' long and allowed a comfortable angled lay. A warm underquilt and a tarp large enough to block the rain and wind. All of the major hammock suppliers sell a hammock/mosquito net/ tarp combination that should work for you.

[@co1950]

I love my hammocks. My biggest con is I tend to always buy more of them.

[@shugemery]

Not a bad thing. Hammocks do or mean no harm....

[@tomdewey9690]

Listening to you talking about the cons of hammocking makes me feel more confident about getting out there and backpacking with my hammock more. See you on the trail Shug!

[@shugemery]

Ain't nothing perfect in the camping world.

[@jeremystroud3653]

You definitely got me into hammocks which, in turn, meant getting me outside. Forever grateful bud

[@shugemery]

Whooooo Buddy)))) Love it.

[@Caveman_OS_Hiking]

Two biggest cons for me are that I no longer want to camp if I cant sleep in my Hammock, and I don't make enough money to buy more hammocks, tarp and misc. hammock gear I just got back into hiking a couple years ago at 55 years old. Had to buy all new gear. After about three trips I realized I could not sleep on a pad. I was loving the hiking but not sleeping on trail. Got to looking at Hammocks and boy-o-boy, people can sure make the thought of getting into hammocking seem super scary. Fiddle this fiddle that, guylines, tarps, calf ridge, the perfect hang, bla-bla-bla.... Well, turns out I love all that! Jumped right in and never looked back. I can honestly say that I have never had a bad nights sleep on the trail in a hammock, and I'm lazy and never spend a bunch of time tweaking my hang, close is good enough for me.

[@shugemery]

I hear ya'. I've given up trips where I could not hang. I enjoy it too much.

[@bigw440]

Very well said. I've always read about "3 minute setup" and there's just no way to do that for a night of comfort in a hammock. I make sure to dial it in on every trip no matter how long it takes. Thanks for another great video 👍

[@shugemery]

And why the rush I say. It is time to slow down and enjoy the process.

[@thoughtfulkayaker8065]

Well said. Good topic. I started with a Hennesy, moved on to Blackbird and I do sleep better than in a tent. I kayak camp mostly, and may take both as the room is more issue than weight. Tarp is going with either setup so that is a given. I use an inflatable pad for underquilt in 3 seasons. Also I use a piece of rubber roofing (EPDM 24 x 24) for getting my camp shoes on for those 03:00 pee jaunts, and try to keep my walking stick handy for the same. Some protection from sharp rocks and keeps your sleep socks dry. I gots to gets me one of them there al-u-mim-b-lum tables that my hero Shug has tho. Be the envy of my buddies.

[@shugemery]

Once you use one of those al-u-mim-b-lum tables...you will never not want to not have it with you.

[@EatCarbs]

I never how long it takes me to set up. I'd rather set it up right, than fast. Thanks for the video

[@shugemery]

I like the cut of your jib. Get it right...

[@iPlod]

Thanks as always for the thoughtful words on hammocks and, just think, now, when you play music with a group, they will not be subject to bassless accusations! (Yes, I use that one sometimes.)

[@shugemery]

I set you up for that one!!

[@billb3374]

Im heading out in may for a canoe trip and hammock camp on the current river in Missouri.

[@shugemery]

I envy you!

[@billb3374]

@@shugemery I felt the same way on you canoe trip to the boundary waters.

[@DanielVance]

Finally got my stand setup on the back porch and have spent a couple nights this past week getting the dogs adjusted to sleeping outside in a hammock.

[@kevchard5214]

I had the same problem. Dont do what I did and pay more attention to the dog than tweaking your hammock to perfection.

[@shugemery]

using the hounds as a top quilt!

[@DanielVance]

@@shugemery One likes being a pillow, and I'm okay with that.

[@nexus3d5]

You are amazing sir.. Your videos changed me to a hammocker a year ago. I sleep way better and much deeper. Just buy a picnic blanket for under the hammock, the rest is up to you.

[@shugemery]

Thankee and hammock on.....

[@tonyhendrick]

I'm so glad you made this video. I got into hammocking on my annual backpacking trips several years ago, and now that the enthusiastic excitement and exploration of something new is gone, I began to wonder if I'm just persnickety (which there's no question about that in my wife's mind) and also concerned if I was a little over zealous with the "pros" when talking to my friends. You have a great way of describing exactly how I feel with all of the points you made, especially the calf ridge and shoulder squeeze, which has now turned into your prior point about having more than one hammock because I just had to go and grab my pencil to write down the name of your Superior Gear hammock.

[@shugemery]

Persnickitey....great word. Not used enough. I am persnickety. We all are really zealous at first. Familiarity Breeds Contempt.

[@Brayne01]

Hammock camping is like making coffee. There is a steep learning curve if you want to get to the real thing and it can be costly. If one wants to help newbies Shugs videos are not only fun but also very informative in between the jokes. Then I would always redirect newbies to the Ultimate Hang site. To me the biggest con (and a big pro) is that hammocks are individual shelters. If you travel in a group of 3, you need to find suitable trees to hang 3 hammocks & tarps. But what motivated me most to stick to hammocks was the fact that I had my own space, wasn't disturbed by others & didn't disturb others.

[@shugemery]

The Learning Curve is Real.....kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXqTc2Vmedx_hrc Best is a group of tenters and only a few hammocks. Love my little introvert shelter~

[@mybrothersadventures]

perhaps one day at yellow river I'll join you in one of those hammock hang events. Thanks for the years of videos that inspired me to get into a hammock.

[@shugemery]

Only went to one down there. Long ago now....

[@KurtPapke]

Good video, you hit most of my cons (and pros). I have hammock camped maybe 50% of my nights since moving to Arizona in 2009. Most of the time it's simply the lack of trees, and I'm not willing to carry a stand, because that extra weight and hassle offsets my hammock sleep comfort. My biggest impediment is I go to the Grand Canyon almost every year, and hammocks are not allowed to be attached to natural features there. The only place they are allowed is under the campsite ramadas, and I rarely camp in those sites. One of these days I have to bend your arm to come down and hike together while I still can (I am 5 years older than you), in one of the areas where hammock camping is ideal, like Saguaro National Park. We could get some great YT footage...

[@shugemery]

After a life on the road...It is hard to get me to go anywhere that involves long travel. Good to hear from you Kurt. Glad you are still at it and going.

[@hughdfukairs1768]

Tellem like it is Mr. Emery so it's known. If it works, it ain't wrong so enjoy. Well done sir. WHOOO BUD-DAY!!

[@shugemery]

Truly. One persons way may not be another persons way.

[@flt528]

I have only owned one hammock, which I bought almost 11 years ago and still use to this day - a warbonnet blackbird double layer. If I were buying one now, I'd probably get the single layer to save a few ounces, since I use an underquilt. Very happy with this hammock, but I sleep in a tent probably 80% of the time - I just prefer having the room to move around in a little "home" that's protected from rain and bugs.

[@shugemery]

Thanks for your report. Good ol' Blackbird.

[@OldCootProductReviews]

@2:04 "bing, bang, bop" has become my new notification sound for all incoming texts, email alerts, bumble matches, etc. 😂🤣🫠

[@shugemery]

My wife has a saying like this with all swear words!

[@DanielOutdoors]

There are CONS to Hammock, best video Shug made this far...

[@shugemery]

Yes. And there are cons to me too~~haaa

[@ORflycaster]

I play guitar, but have never seen a bass played up close before. The strings REALLY fibrate/oscillate! Shug, I don't know how far your musical tastes extend, but Cake's "I will survive" (an interpretation of Gloria Gaynor's song) has lots of great bass. Thank you for your latest public service hammock education Shug. It was short, concise, and honest. The hammock community is undoubtedly larger because of your channel.

[@jimmyjamgto5448]

Love Cake!! Love bein a hammocker! And absolutely LOVE Shug!!

[@shugemery]

So much good bass out there. I’m so focused on hearing bass now. Amazing how may tv ads lead with bass. Thankee for the good and fine words.

[@robryals]

On my last trip it started raining right at dusk - spent 13 glorious hours laying in my hammock waiting for it to stop - might have gone more if my bladder would have let me !

[@shugemery]

Nothing like laying there comfy and dry watching. Empty bladder for the win.

[@michaelvanhorn3271]

Thank you Shug... missed you, and tonight really needed some cheer!!!

[@shugemery]

Glad to serve~!! hope you found cheer.

[@TerryC69]

Hi Shug! I haven't been watching many videos of late, too darn busy. That being said, I'm doing a little catching up tonight and was glad to see that there's a couple of yours I haven't seen. I really appreciate the detail that you put into your how to content. Thanks!

[@shugemery]

Busy is as busy does. Whoooooo Buddy)))

[@danielkinney8166]

I made a hammock 20+ years ago to hike the sheltowee trace trail. It's the only hammock I own and I sleep in it every night and have for at least 15 years.

[@shugemery]

Wow. You must have really stitched that hammock with magic and love!

[@wisenber]

Dang, Shug. That was quite the firehouse of hammock information in one swig. Sort of blurs in all at once. Now I'm gonna have to figure out how to tie my slippery cinch head suspension and figure out what sort of bridge I need to get in my hammock before I decide whether I need a double bug-net or knot.

[@shugemery]

A swig should be bombastic~~

[@bkrgi]

Nailed it calling hammocks restorative....my body thanks me since 2012

[@shugemery]

Righto~~~

[@kevshelley]

Wow! All you need to know about hammocks in seventeen minutes from a pro and that’s no con! Outstanding Shug! 🏕️✌🏼☕️

[@shugemery]

Coulda done it in 14 minutes had I talked faster....

[@Saltfly]

I sleep in a 12’ hammock every night. And my camp hammock is the same hammock with a net. Makes for some good slumber in the woods. I boat and canoe camp so I can bring a solo pole setup to ensure a killer spot. And you’re right about all the gear you will acquire over the years. Ive narrowed it down to one gathered and one bridge that I use and a few under quilts. It was a long journey to get my perfect rigs. But fun as hell. And really interesting to see how different people have solved so many issues by producing great products and techniques. Watched a whole mess of your videos also and got some great intel. Thanks

[@shugemery]

Hey Say. I have seen a lot of your boat hangs in HF. Truly cool. You are a water wanderer~~

[@Saltfly]

@@shugemery my dream trip would be to come up to your neck of the woods and do a canoe adventure. Beautiful country up that way. And good fishin from what I gather.

[@jimhendrix7566]

As always, spoken like a true man of culture.

[@shugemery]

Maybe buttermilk culture! Danke Jim.

[@jimhendrix7566]

@@shugemery well, still sweet... Guess that's why the call you Shug!

[@SonofChurchill]

I need slow down once I'm setup then I chill. Should treat the walk in as part of the adventure. The Shug way 😎

[@shugemery]

Age helps with that immeasurably~~~

[@BrentonCarr]

I don’t even use a hammock, I’m not in an area that’s great for being a “ hammocker” but I love the videos…and the bass!

[@shugemery]

I appreciate that Brenton. It is a beauty of a bass. What a growl. I filmed my unboxing..deciding whether to put it out or not. I'm mighty excited in it!

[@GearReviewDepot]

“Customizable" refers to the ability to modify or tailor something to suit one's specific needs or preferences. A customizable product or service allows the user to personalize it according to their requirements, such as color, size, features, or functionality. Customization can be achieved through various means, such as choosing options from a menu, selecting different components, or adjusting settings. The goal of customization is to provide a more personalized and satisfying experience for the user. 😁👍

[@shugemery]

There are both for hammocks. Like Dream Hammocks has a lot of customization choices when you order.

[@ahilbilyredneksopinion]

The only con I've found is that I absolutely can't finish buyin things fer my kit.every month is sum new gear or sum upgraded gear but I can't find the end....lol.i love it all 2 mutch.....

[@shugemery]

Money well spent. Leads to fun.

[@1519Spring]

I'm such a Dhug fan and hammocker that I even enjoy the cons (and kons).

[@shugemery]

Gotta have cons....Dhug sez thanks

[@RatdogDRB]

More pros than cons to hammock. Always a pleasure Shug.

[@shugemery]

Totally and for sure.

[@cjhockmuth8510]

My setup is just over a a 1.5lbs and fill no need for anything more. I find myself hiking a lot with AT thru-hikers. And because of them seeing my personal setup, I've gotten a few of them off the ground! (Hiker Flex! 🤣) Though I'm sad to report, one of my convert bought a tent last year for the CDT. The desert holding us hammockers back. 🤪

[@shugemery]

Those dang deserts~ Though the owner of Tensa does it all the time....www.tensaoutdoor.com/product/trekking-treez-hammock-stand/?v=7516fd43adaa kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3-9oZppj898p8U For those who abhor going to ground.

[@ifell3]

It's the side sleeping that I cant get too comfy with, but love the lack of shoulder pain!

[@shugemery]

Give and take I reckon~~

[@epicppg]

You have the best personality of anyone I watch here. I love you and your awesome videos!

[@shugemery]

Well....maybe 113th best. I am an underachiever~~ Thankee for the kind words.

[@AndyJarman]

Shug's a nice guy isn't he? Been listening to him talk about hammocks and stoves for yonks now.

[@shugemery]

I'm sorta nice on camera. Sometimes off camera I'm a dilt...haaaa

[@thehappymailman]

Shug you are my favorite subscription on here. I could watch you for the entertainment value alone. I’m not a true hammock camper, more of a lollygagger But you hooked me on them early (early) on. I found they helped with my back pain. So much I completely ditched my bed. I found hammock forum & built me a stand ( turtle stand I think it’s called) and slept in it every night for years. It helped my back immensely. Now I live in a van ( sometimes down by a river ) and use my hammock mostly for naps. But I’m looking to get a hitch stand because hammocks aren’t allowed in so many places now. Right now I’m resigned to a recliner at my sister’s house because I just had rotator cuff surgery today. I can’t wait to get back in my van and hit the road again., hopefully with that new stand. I have several of your videos queued up to watch again,especially you and Hickery. But I love all your videos. Your mandolins and now bass playing, along with your planes Formula 1. I’m amazed at your juggling and acrobatic skills as well. Bless you sir, you are a treasure. All secure in sector wherever I am ( the drugs are kicking in again).

[@shugemery]

The hitch is very very handy when needed. Or a Tensa Stand. I had rotator cuff surgery in 2018. Slept on out recliner couch for a lot of the 8 weeks of no arm movement. Here is my list of things hard to do one handed: juggle signal a touchdown butter bread carry a watermelon play mandolin/tune mandolin catch a football pull up and buckle pants pull up elastic waist pants washing face typing caps confounded pepper mills! learn to scroll computer with the newly appointed good hand wipe buttocks with the newly appointed good hand put soap on and wash hand blow dry hair blow my nose cut rind off of a cantaloupe put deodorant on left armpit with left hand mow the lawn dadgum safety start lawnmowers! talk Italian

[@MnBicycleCommuter]

@@shugemery”Speak Italian”. Haha. That was a long way to go for a punch line. But worth it.

[@MnBicycleCommuter]

Talk not speak.

[@vvogt4252]

Fantastic information Brother Shug. Thanks for the truth. Enjoy the hang time.

[@shugemery]

Even cake and pie has cons.....haaaa!

[@ianandrewdonnelly6507]

Well, 88.3% of your vids are 100% up my street. Keep on keeping on Shugmeister. Ian

[@shugemery]

It is 88.4% as of today~~

[@tommyperry884]

Keep em coming Shug, drop that knowledge on those newcomers and even some familiar with H.C , love the bass hits at the end of the vid!!! 💪🤪

[@shugemery]

Thanks and thankee. I'm all into the bass right now. It is pure fun and fills my days. I filmed my unboxing..deciding whether to put it out or not. I'm mighty excited in the video~~!

[@outdoorwally8430]

Love your bass style👍

[@shugemery]

Thankee. I just love slapping' the bass! Just fun for the thumb~

[@ergot57]

Thanks. Hope Y'all had a good Easter.

[@shugemery]

Thankee. It was. Hope your was as well.

[@chrispiatt2235]

Nice bass playing, Shug! You should play along with Jerry Was A Race Car Driver or Tommy The Cat. That, dear sir, would be the bees knees!

[@shugemery]

Primus and Les! I'll sing all nasally too.

[@jackthompson1763]

I started watching your videos years ago I have slept in a hammock for the last four years due to back pain thanks to sleeping in a hammock I have No back pain anymore also it’s a diy hammock

[@shugemery]

Sweet hammock relief!

[@jackthompson1763]

@@shugemery I still morn the lost of green bean keep on keeping on shug

[@ScottNiemeyer-n2h]

Great video, thanks. Love the Bass at the end... My instrument of choice as well! 👍

[@shugemery]

Thankee. Still fairly new to the bass but just so enjoy it. Groove on.....

[@ndettwiler]

Getting quite good at the bass! I must say I'm enjoying the bass interludes more so than the mandolin, but that's just me. Keep it up!

[@shugemery]

Thanks for that. I get not everyone likes mandolin or even knows what one is. Everyone knows bass though....

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

CONGRATULATIONS ❗ HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎂! HOPE YOUR WISH COMES TRUE 🎂BE SAFE 🥳HAVE FUN 🎉GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS ON YOUR ADVENTURES 🙏 🎈ENJOY 😉! 🎁 🎊 🎂!

[@shugemery]

Yellow Cake for breakfast!

[@jimsteele7108]

You had me at hammock.

[@shugemery]

That word is bait for some.....

[@mcfats7652]

Glad you made good use of the nice weather today. Years ago, I watched your video from Bean/Bear lake. I was living in south Minneapolis right near Collossal Cafe. Anyway, I grabbed my gear and drove up to the Minnesota Trail Association (I think that's what it's called). I became a member and made my way to the trailhead. I went and fished it, caught some amazing trout and had the same site as you did in your video. I've been on Team Shug since. I saw you at the fair once but didn't get a chance to say hi. Now I live in Wisconsin, but I wanted to say I've been watching you for years and respect and appreciate everything you've done for the backpacking community. Wishing you the best!

[@shugemery]

cool story. One never know the impact a video can make. Thankee and Whoooo Buddy))))

[@thediscerninghiker5857]

This is a great vid post.. I will tell folks to look hear to learn about hammocks and to look at your past vid posts about hanging a hammock. thank you sir for your great vid posts.

[@shugemery]

Thankee and Whooooo Buddy))))

[@theoneandonlycarlton]

WHOOOOOOO BUUUUDDDDYYYYYY!!!!! Great To See You Shug🤘😎🤘

[@shugemery]

Thankee and Whoooo Buddy)))))

[@connorblair6438]

Your videos saved me a lot of back pain in the military lol, thanks man

[@shugemery]

Back pain is cruel. Hammocks can ease it in most cases. Whooooo Buddy))))

[@kentwood9821]

Great points all, Professor. The fiddliness of hammocks is going to be an attraction for some and a turn off for others.

[@shugemery]

Anyone that tarps and loves tarps...likes to fiddle around. Fun for some. True.

[@carrdoug99]

If you want to go light, try pod style hammocking!👍👍

[@shugemery]

Is this what you speak of? That looks kinds big and heavy to me...and no tarp~~ www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/hangout-pod-6-ft-transportable-circular-family-hammock-and-stand-set-sage-and-black-hat18bkse-1721814?cid=Shopping-Bing-Product1721814-&msclkid=f45ae332c8a410ae66c2870b494b3349&Shopping%20-%20All%20Products&All%20Products

[@wolf1066]

A lot of the places I've camped here in New Zealand, I would have had an _easier_ job finding a couple of trees for a hammock than I would in trying to find a flat piece of ground large enough for my tent - but it still wouldn't have been an *_easy_* job. Would still have had to find trees far enough apart, at the right orientation to the prevailing wind, and without neck-high ferns, brambles and scrub growing between them... still more likely than an area the size of a tent's footprint that's flat and devoid of vegetation and rocks, though. Camping grounds are proving to be harder for finding suitable trees for hammock camping as the areas where you're allowed to set up camp generally don't have many trees that might have trunks, branches or roots that would interfere with someone's tent.

[@shugemery]

Hammocks for the win!

[@BosomBuddyCreations]

Always love your videos. Such good content delivered in an entertaining manner.

[@shugemery]

I really appreciate that...

[@boopernator]

I look forward to more hammock fiddling in my future. I only have one real hang under my belt as of right now and I learned a lot on that trip. Yes "where to store my gear" was a big one at first, but after a little thought it wasn't a big deal. The comfort for me is the best benefit of hammock sleeping, I am sort of a side sleeper in the hammock. And if there was some way to keep that hammock swaying all night, hoo buddy! Thank you for all the great advice Shug.

[@shugemery]

You could stake it out to stop the sway. Many do....

[@boopernator]

@@shugemery I love the Sway, it's like being rocked to sleep like a baby.

[@shugemery]

@@boopernator Oh...I mis-read that. You like the sway. I have a hammock rocker....rockitman.biz/products/plug-in-rockitman

[@better.better]

with regards to calf-ridge/shoulder squeeze, I found that this is usually due to not enough slack. very often when I experienced these I also find I'm not getting a good lay-angle either. usually the calf-ridge and shoulder squeeze go away once I have enough slack to get a good flat lay-angle.

[@shugemery]

Here is to Slack-er-ville~

[@barondavis5692]

What do you mean by slack? Thanks

[@shugemery]

@@barondavis5692 I think he is talking about having the suspension at around 30º and not pulled straight out tight like many like to do. I agree.

[@barondavis5692]

@@shugemery ah, good to know.

[@philipedwards8963]

Bass is getting there!!!! Funky :)

[@shugemery]

Thankee. I've been logging some time. Really enjoying learning to play it.

[@philipedwards8963]

@@shugemery I find the bass needs muscle than most stringed instruments and rewards quality practising :) Keep on enjoying life, Amigo!

[@shugemery]

@@philipedwards8963 I got some good finger blister/calluses now! Fingers on fire end of day. I like that. Though I se my action low.

[@Redferdman1]

Once again, the shug delivers!

[@shugemery]

Go long...buttonhook!~~

[@Redferdman1]

@shugemery hey man I know life gets in the way for all of us, but darn sure, your one of those "influencer " Lol, whatever that means. I got so many hammocks because of your insight. So it's your fault. Ha!

[@shugemery]

@@Redferdman1 Glad to influence....haaa

[@klr6502003]

Well said Shug.......thanks for the video........been hammock camping for several years because of your videos.......

[@shugemery]

Y'elcome,Thankee and Whoooo Buddy))))

[@volleytheory]

Yet, another outstanding PSA from Shug. Bonus, sweet bass licks! Sounding good, sir. 🤘

[@shugemery]

Thankee. Needed to be said. And fun to ponder. The list could go on and on... Having so much joy in my life learning the bass. Thanks.

[@ericschnipke874]

Rockin' bass outro!

[@shugemery]

I appreciate that. Really enjoying discovering the bass.

[@better.better]

I'm one of those that uses my old hammock as a "gear hammock" on my more or less permanent campsite I usually suspend it from my same suspension as my Dutch chameleon, with extensions on the continuous loops at the gathers to allow room for the loft of my underquilt as well as the items that I store in the gear hammock. for my bikepacking hammock, instead of a full-length, I use a purpose made gear hammock from Sea To Summit. I removed the original cordage and replaced it with Amsteel.

[@shugemery]

Copy that.....

[@wolf1066]

My hammock/tarp setup is marginally heavier than the tent I used for many years but that tent is barely big enough to sit up in - certainly can't take a jersey off over your head without scraping arms on the walls and ceiling of the tent and you're basically cuddling your wet clothes and pack all night. A larger tent with more storage/sleeping space and a higher ceiling would be at least as heavy as the hammock and it still wouldn't have anywhere near the space I have under my tarp, I still wouldn't be able to stand up (like I can under my tarp) and I'd still be crawling on my hands and knees and sleeping on the ground. So is it heavier than what I used to use? Yeah. Would I put up with the weight in favour of more space, the ability to stand up and a comfortable night's sleep? *_Hell_* yeah!

[@shugemery]

Tarp Life for the Win!!!...kzbin.info/www/bejne/laHRoaNjlt2fnq8

[@CraftyCarvyBicycles]

Thank you Shug. For all the information and entertainment. I've been with you since 2014ish. I too worked on cruise ships. In the casino.

[@shugemery]

My daughter is on a ship contract currently. Virgin Cruise Line. A far cry from mine and Meg's cruise days.

[@Pouncerman]

Way to go, Shug you always make me smile

[@shugemery]

Well thankee....

[@michaelvanhorn3271]

For me a hammock is All about comfort... I have an awesome tent setup, but it's about getting up in the morning... I can get up without pain and struggle that I cannot do ground camping...

[@shugemery]

I too enjoy stepping out rather than crawling out.

[@bposey69]

Why oh why tho, do I prefer the lay of my cheap equip 2p Walmart hammock over my dutchware half zip hammock. Material and width is all I can chalk it up to but I can sleep 10-12 hours in it and I love it. Happy hanging shug!!

[@shugemery]

If it feels good it feels good. We kinda wear our hammocks. Go with comfort~~~

[@andrewskowronski6283]

Seems that an early bird song is always accompanied by an early bird movement. That 350.00 dollar Siltarp just got another graffiti tattoo. Dry and scrape before packing, and having a clean cloth for that purpose is kinda handy. Love birds who eat a lot of purple Berries. Cheers!

[@shugemery]

You know that bird was aiming for it….

[@andrewskowronski6283]

@@shugemery Another con as in a Condor.

[@neonsamurai1348]

I wanted to thank you for all the videos you have put out on the topic Shug, very helpful in my research towards possibly getting one. One thing I have had some trouble answering is how do they work out if your someone who moves around a lot in your sleep. I sleep mostly on my sides and tend to swap sides a lot (including while unconscious). I have been looking at gathered end and bridge hammocks from Dutchware and Warbonnet. My concerns are with the gathered end that I will have to constantly switch hammock sides (which will wake me up), and that I might unsettle a bridge enough to roll out of it (I know some are a bit tippy). I also really do not want to do much experimenting with them as money and space are concern (I may go as far as getting one of each). I am not very concerned about weight, I normally bring a 8+pound Hilleberg tent with me into the bush. Cheers!

[@shugemery]

You may find that you lay very still in a hammock. I do. But only one way to find out. Get a cheap one on Amazon and last out before spending big money. You can get one for $25

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

😮😊thanks Shug rock on😊. Good advice. I like my hammocks. 😊

[@shugemery]

I too like mine. Good stuff.