Using a Camping Pad as Hammock Insulation

[@jimhurst82]

"Hey, airplane, how bout another trajectory, I'm trying to talk to these people" hahaha, made my day!

[@shugemery]

Whoooooo Buddy)))))

[@Natedog-gd7ny]

James Hurst im glad this is top comment

[@wadepatton2433]

Fuh Fak Finally someone shows the angst that the Low_&_Slow_Fleet_of_America's_Finest_Cessnas causes many of us lowly ground dwellers when out-of-doors. Thanks and I'll subscribe without hesitation. WhOOT!

[@88Nikoli]

Thought he said chachecktory , was wondering what that was for a half a second , as I was half asleep lol

[@dereksimmons3369]

I was watching the video so i scrolled thorugh the comments and i saw yours as i read it he said it.

[@rogermessman748]

You have a nice sense of humor to mix in with your excellent teaching skills.

[@ppainterco]

I bought a GI bivy sack and put my Klymit Static V blow up pad and sleeping bag in it. The bivy sack keeps everything together, keeps things dry, adds a bit of warmth, but still breaths. Camping at 11,800' in elevation in a hammock between two trees in a lightening storm is a formula for a lightning conductivity test, not anywhere I wanted to be. Grabbing the bivy with everything in it. I ran out to an open field away from trees. tossed the bivy down, a few extra puffs of air into the pad and I had quickly moved my sleeping arrangements to someplace safer. Needless to say, I'm all about the bivy sack now. My wife and two daughters each got a bivy sack from Santa last Christmas.

[@shugemery]

As long as you are comfy and happy.....

[@ppainterco]

shugemery ...and safe. There are certainly a lot of hammocking hacks. Thanks for sharing yours.

[@gbiscuits]

the intro alone is worth a subscribe lol

[@shugemery]

Thankee.

[@joewagnerphoto]

Subscribed because of the intro.

[@ginofoogle6944]

yup it worked for me.. well played sir

[@cnick6477]

Your the all great hammock teacher. I doubt if I ever will but would love to go camping with you sometime Shug. If you ever come down south I would surely like to meet you. Thanks Shug. Keep it up.

[@shugemery]

All I can do to get out with my good friends sometimes!

[@KurtPapke]

Great video as always! I thought you hit pretty much all the major points with just one exception: tucking the pad into your quilt footbox or sleeping bag to keep it from moving around.

[@shugemery]

+Kurt Papke One can never cover it all. I do have that info on another video and was going to cover it in an upcoming video on top quilts.

[@stoutkm]

All Secure in Sector Seven! What, me worry? Thanks Shug!!!!!!

[@shugemery]

+Alfred E Neuman money is honey my little sonny and a rich man's joke is always funny. Alfred E. Newman circa 1970

[@advanturecantstop901]

i sleep straight in hammock and i use 3-4" cheap air pad till blow ;)) now i got 2.8" exped synmat UL medium wide 27F pad..and rid off my DD jungle hammock got outdoorvitals ultra light hammock..will test next Friday..

[@shugemery]

Righto~~~

[@darylstahl6360]

Double layer along with bridge hammock is way to go your air mattress doesn’t slip. A lot of lightweight backpackers using reflex basically silver Mylar light 1/4 roofing padding it reflects your heat back up to your body. It is relatively cheap and easy packing. You could line your hammock then with light weight survival blanket if you needed to.

[@shugemery]

Righto. It does get some condensation though. That is why I went underquilt and never looked back.

[@darylstahl6360]

shugemery I agree with underquilt for the hammock ....it’s definitely a must. I found a cheap one at REI that was like $60 on sale. And with the double layer I can slide sleep pad separate pocket. So far haven’t slept out in below 40 degree weather yet. Will let you know how cold l can go, I was planning on trying some cold weather hammocking over year in PA, but we only get to like 20 degree nites.....not like your minus 20 over there where you are. Do you have any videos on how to choose where to hang your hammock? Like behind a hill, or next to fir trees for wind break, or in winter hang hammock close to ground...less space like 2ft off ground less wind or air under you....I know that is a little exgerated. Liked your last video I seen -20 wearing multi layers and baklava. Keep up good work and hang in there.

[@jimmyrogers2448]

Shug you are the chit. I've watched your stuff from day one and I tune in regularly to see if you have new stuff. Thanks for what you do!

[@shugemery]

+Jimmy Rogers Thankee.

[@ssiewnad]

Great video for all of us hanging on a tight budget. Keep it up and long live the maple king.

[@shugemery]

+Dan Weiss No excuses! So says the Maple King.

[@ssiewnad]

+shugemery let it be written. ..let it be done.

[@automad]

This video proves why I am going to stick with under quilts! Thanks for the info Shug, this is good info. 😃

[@shugemery]

+Richard Thompson I am an underquilt guy myself but want to help the new-to-hammock bunch that seem to get a bit perplexed at options and insulation.

[@automad]

+shugemery Yeah, I get that you look after all hammockers young and old! Its good to get both options out there for people to make up their own mind. 8-)

[@2006Whippet]

First hammock trip and I use my Exped Synmat LW. I was completely miserable most of the night. The hammock edge kept working its way under the pad almost to my knees. Almost dumped me a couple of times when I pushed down on my heels to adjust. My back also got pretty cold for most of the night. The Exped is rated to 27 deg and I think the temps were in the mid to upper 30s. Also felt like I was fighting the pad all night. Going to sideline the hammock for now until I can get an under quilt.

[@shugemery]

+2006Whippet UQs rule for sure. Sound like a short hammock. Those pads lose some rating in a hammock as they are not on the ground. I feel you may lose 10º or so.

[@2006Whippet]

+shugemery It's an 11 foot hammock but, I'm also 6'5. That might have something to do with it. I pretty much guessed I wasn't going to get the full temp rating in a hammock.

[@livinlarge1247]

So far I'm a big fan of the insulated blow up pad's versatility. If on your expedition you wake up on somebody's floor covered with cans & pizza boxes, your trusty pad is underneath you so well you dreampt you were in a great palace. I also like how the pad pushes the fabric of the hammock a bit from pinching right against your arms. Want to stay on the beach or underneath a neat spruce roof--no problem--pitch out your buddy the pad & get a different position from all the nights in the hammock. I've paddled clear across lakes on my trusty Klymit. I just consider the dang pad so versatile I can't get rid of it. The Achilles Heel on mine (R4.4) is anything below 20F is downright cold. So even though I could get an underquilt, my solution has recently been to spend my few dollars on the supposedly awesome Exped Downmat (R8). I think its mummy shape will keep the pad mostly inflated under my back, as opposed to how the air can rush to the head & foot end of a square pad. We'll see how it goes. For real, real cold I still carry a couple small wings of solid foam about the size to stuff in my pack for my arms. Great video: I'm thinking of making a wing thing for my pad, something that helps absorb sweat & add a touch of warmth & comfort to my nylon home in the bushes.

[@shugemery]

+Livin'Large Power to the Pad feller!

[@waltermaner5265]

Dunno if you read comments on a seven-year-old video, but here goes. Just wondered if you ever tried a lightweight mostly wool pad between the layers of a two-layer hammock -- either a 3# wool military blanket or a 1/8" felt pad with high wool content. Presumably, either would be breathable (less potential condensation), would have good thermal properties and, if it's a blanket, in an emergency it could function as a wraparound.

[@shugemery]

I never did but went through many trials working my way to finally using under quilts as I am a dedicated hammock camper. Once you go under quilt you never look back.

[@JustSaying_]

Thanks for your reply. Tomorrow, Sunday is Jellied eels day along with shrimps, winkles and a nice sweet crab. Yummy yum. Take care mate. atb Steve

[@shugemery]

Dare I ask what a winkle is???

[@MrPatrick7777]

Genius! I am a Shuge fan from now on! Woooooooo! And I like the Linville Gorge, too. But mostly the downhill parts...

[@shugemery]

Whoooooo Buddy)))))

[@Liquidforce4441]

I like those socks, she did a great job

[@shugemery]

I treasure them. Thankee.

[@dreadsense1940]

You sir, got some serious ninja hammock skills !!! Cheers

[@shugemery]

Clown Ninja! Thankee

[@shaundaniel1966]

just put in my order for my shug shirt for my birthday whooo buddy cant wait for it

[@shugemery]

+shaun Daniel Mucho appreciato))))))

[@chaddthompson]

I have a claytor jungle hammock with the pad sleeve in the bottom. When it's cool I use one of my big agnes insulated pads and either slide it in the pocket or just use it in my big agnes lost ranger. It works best just using the pad inside the bag as it is always under you that way. I side sleep 90% of the time and I still tent camp sometimes but always feel like crap in the morning. When I sleep in the hammock I feel so much more rested. The reason I tent camp still is because I motorcycle camp most of the time so I am never 100% sure there will be suitable trees for the hammock, I need to get comfortable tarp camping so that I can just use the tarp if there aren't trees around.

[@shugemery]

Setting a tarp on ground is not very hard to master. Carry forth....see mine on the ground at 11:00 in this video...kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHuvc3t7fLZ5rc0

[@chaddthompson]

Thanks, I will take a look at it. Have you ever setup a hammock itself on the ground? I had thought about trying to figure out a way to do it with my Claytor so that I would have netting for some protection from the bugs.

[@shugemery]

Can be done.......[url=flic.kr/p/cqRrbb][img]c3.staticflickr.com/9/8426/7501165530_14736b5b8c_z.jpg[/img][/url][url=flic.kr/p/cqRrbb]hammock ground[/url] by [url=www.flickr.com/photos/shugsbackpacktrips/]Sean Emery[/url], on Flickr

[@shugemery]

sorry...link failed.

[@shugemery]

try this...1.bp.blogspot.com/-urkCK85hToA/TqipcnIOXII/AAAAAAAABNg/5kS3QvoZ3Eo/s1600/DSCN2024.JPG

[@paulyoung4790]

3m velcro and a sheet of foil backed thin fleece blanket the stuff you can buy in matt sized pieces for picnics, in between the double layered like the DD Frontline, works a treat, and doesn't move. The only downside is, you might have to buy a larger stuff sack to fit it in, unless you don't mind taking it in and out every time you set up, and pack up.

[@shugemery]

There ya' go!

[@zildrums]

Nice wheel hoss at the end there! I hammock camp and play mandolin too, hope to see you at a hammock hang some time and do some pickin!

[@shugemery]

Pick and hang on feller!

[@Gumby1974]

I think I'll give Hammock winter camping a go this year at Afton. I've got all the gear but a hammock, well I have a ENO hammock but not sure if that'd work.

[@shugemery]

+Michael Mulville The ENO should work just fine. Easy walk into Afton backpacking spots.

[@Gumby1974]

Yeah buddy! Thanks ;-)

[@JBOutdoorsAndMore]

brother loved the video. life time supporter for sure. thanks for the info and the laugh. until next time. be safe friend. .... joe

[@shugemery]

Whooooooo Buddy)))))) thanks.

[@riverrat1149]

Thanks Shug your videos have been invaluable to designing my system.more than anything else. Green t shirt...green t shirt

[@shugemery]

+greg Whoooooo Buddy)))))) Green may come someday but it'll be a while before I sell them again.

[@Mcmccart]

I haven't done an overnight yet, I am planning on using using a closed cell foam pad, but the Eno is my first hammock and m'lady has a trek light... Both doubles, when we hang them the center is very tight and raised and ya need to kinda get to one side.. Wondering if I need to get a better hammy or maybe experiment with my hang. Will throw the pad in on my next day hike to experiment...

[@shugemery]

+Mcmccart Maybe hammock is hung too tight...get your suspesion higher up the tree. Around 30%....theultimatehang.com/hammock-hang-calculator/

[@JanetWilham]

Hey Shug--why aren,t you doing youtube videos anymore--we love you out here and want to see you--love and hugs and God bless you!

[@shugemery]

I have put a few in the last few weeks....kzbin.info I am real busy in the Summer doing my show on the road and don't have time for many videos.

[@LarryVickery]

"Do not do what I do" Shugemery. Be not concerned! This old stiff does well to just wallow in and out of a hammock,, lol. also, I have to hang high. Otherwise, a struggle to stand up. Hammocking saves me. No way I can get up from lying. on the ground. Love all of your highly instructive and weirdly entertaining vids. Except for the model plane flyIng, lol.

[@shugemery]

+Larry Vickery Never do what I do. Pushing back some helps getting out of the hammock too. Don't feel you have to watch the planes videos but they will continue to be posted. Some do like them and not the camping stuff.

[@adrian24ee]

I needed 3 sec to subscribe, funny man, good advices. thank you :-)

[@shugemery]

+Adrian Nicolae Varga Many thanks. Whoooooo Buddy))))

[@paulashton5990]

Great video, as per usual - thank you. I am a great proponent of CCF. Maybe the most versatile piece of camping/hammocking equipment available. For those (like me) on a very restricted budget, they cost $10or less. They are 100% effective as insulation, so you won;t die of hypothermia. Also wind proof. can use as a sit or kneel pad in camp. Can use them if there are no trees andyou are forced to sleep on the ground. At a river in spate, they will be a PFD. did I mention: less than $10. How many of thesecan you achieve with a $200 quilt?

[@shugemery]

+Paul Ashton And you can fan a campfire with them. And spling a broken leg!

[@borisscott9156]

Looks awfully complicated compared to just throwing down a pad in a tent and sleeping on it. Thanks for making this video.

[@shugemery]

But I love hanging in the hammock.

[@borisscott9156]

I hear that!

[@notquiteultralight1701]

Such good stuff here Shug!! Spring is near. Take care sir. NQU

[@shugemery]

Seems soooo far away!

[@notquiteultralight1701]

@@shugemery 😊👍🏼

[@MikeMusto]

Instant like after that intro. Well done!

[@shugemery]

+Mike Musto Thanks. Worth the pain.

[@RallohE]

Another gud'n Shugrow .... and for the record ... nobody climbs a ladder to get into a hammock like you do pal!

[@shugemery]

+RallohE I try to have a style ya' know Hawkustus! Hope all id goodly with ye'

[@RallohE]

***** Hangin' in there pal ... hope you and yours are well!

[@chasingthenorth9719]

As an Englishwoman, when I heard you say 'it's 65 degrees, you're gonna feel some cold', my initial thought was 'are you mad, I'm gonna be on FIRE'... and then I realised you were speaking in Fahrenheit haha.

[@shugemery]

+Rachel Jackson I speak in Fahrenheit but Dream in Crunchies and Flakes!

[@cweb1988]

I like you're excitement and personality. :D

[@shugemery]

+cweb1988 I thankee.

[@roberteads9995]

Tossing the bed away and sleeping in a hammock full time this winter. A pad should work just fine

[@shugemery]

+Robert Eads Yessir.

[@julessanchez9216]

Thank you, Shug, for another great video !!

[@shugemery]

+Jules Sanchez Whoooooo Buddy))))

[@terri6342]

Shug you are the man! Thanks for all the info.

[@shugemery]

+Terri 634 Y'elcome.

[@patriotkennethburlingham7059]

Thanks Shugemery!

[@shugemery]

Y'elcome

[@KE4VVF]

I like to use a Big Agnes wide long insulated air core mattress. Its 25" wide, 3.25" thick and causes sweet dreams.

[@shugemery]

+KE4VVF Buily in sweet dreams...love it.

[@STANDUP4SURVIVAL]

My friend you are hilarious,And a good teacher.thanks

[@shugemery]

+STANDUP4SURVIVAL Many thanks. Head of class for you.

[@rushyahr7767]

Nice video Shug, been thinking about the winter hammocking myself, just don't have an under quilt. This is a great idea. I have been wondering though, could I take an old sleeping bag and turn it into an effective underquilt? How would I go about that?

[@shugemery]

+Rush Yahr Search google and you tube for tutorials on makeing an underquilt from sleeping bag.

[@rushyahr7767]

sweet deal, thanks shug

[@renhosti]

So do people use sleeping bags in a hammock, or just a blanket or something?

[@shugemery]

They use sleeping bags...top quilts. Yessir.

[@slowhike]

Actually, The Segmented Pad Extender (SPE) was invented by Dave Womble, Young Blood and sold by Ed Speer.

[@shugemery]

Ahhhh....names from the past.

[@Tcchamp5877]

Shug, any thoughts about possible condensation problems using a stratus in addition to my 15 degree 3/4 down under quilt. Thinking that it might help me get into those single digit nights..

[@shugemery]

+Jerry Splinter I have really not had enough nights on the Stratus to say for certain. For sure that combo would get you down there but the condensation would be a try-and-see.

[@Tcchamp5877]

+shugemery Thanks man, appreciate the shared info. Looks like I have some trial and error in my future..

[@rosapdl]

Hey Shug, I just stumbled on your videos and they're not only entertaining but highly informative, thank you! I've been doing more car camping with my young niece and some campsites are limiting the use of hammocks. I see on this video you have an A-frame tube stand, can you comment on the specs? I'd love something I can collapse and pack away like this and set up anywhere. I love my hammock and would love to avoid tent camping if possible. BTW, I have the REI air rail pad and it works amazingly well with my single layer hennessy hammock.

[@shugemery]

I like the Tensa 4 stand for campgrounds that don't allow hanging.....kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIHPgKNsg7WCq6M Many folks make their own, You can search it on you tube.

[@TanukiParis]

Maybe we can use a big trash bag on the pad and put clothes in on both sides for make a SPE like effect.

[@shugemery]

Might work. Never knoe 'til you give it a go.

[@donuszko1]

also you can put your sleeping pad inside your sleeping bag and it stops it from moving around!

[@shugemery]

+david onuszko That is true. I always put my small pad in my TQ but I use a UQ.

[@ben.jamin921]

Hey Shug.. do you have a template for your homemade SPE to put your thermarest in. This is brilliant. I do both ground and hammock camping

[@shugemery]

This is the closest to it. I just did not use zippers.....www.tothewoods.net/HomemadeGearSPEZipper.php Here is one you can buy....www.outdoorshopping.com/os/Eno-Hot-Spot-Slips-Around-Any-Standard-Size-Sleeping-Pad-Holds-It-Securely.html

[@TheFLOMAN76]

Good stuff... Lol! Thanks Shug!

[@shugemery]

Thanks and thankee.

[@gldsmith61]

Hey shug I heard that with the blow up pads the moister from your breath makes the pad cold. Have you heard of that?

[@shugemery]

+gldsmith61 I have never experienced that.

[@EatCarbs]

Thanks for the video

[@shugemery]

+Eat Carbs Y'elcome Carbs.

[@TurtleBushcraft]

Some great information thanks for sharing atb John

[@shugemery]

+Turtle Bushcraft Thankee and y'elcome

[@TheEriegpman]

thx for the video Shug! Can I assume you were sleeping on the pad without anything between you and it other than clothes when you had condensation? I have always found I wake up wet when on my air mattress in a tent, unless I have a sheet or blanket under me.

[@shugemery]

+Brett Skinner The matress is a VB. Jus my sleeping clothes and was always a wee damp. The UQ ended that problem.

[@TheEriegpman]

+shugemery thanks again sir

[@dirtsurf1]

If you think about it shouldn't the whole SPE/sleeve thing just be sewn to the hammock to keep it from moving around, you only really ever want it in one spot anyways, right? I have sleeves sewn into my hammock to hold my air mattress in place. Otherwise those things are always scooting around.

[@shugemery]

+durtsurf Reckon I liked that I could move it from hammock to hammock. There is a hammock out there with something similar sewn in so the idea is a good one I reckon.

[@daviddenny7546]

hey I never thought of that I got a question why has nobody covered and how to wash a hammock

[@shugemery]

Just wash in tub or washer mild soap. Hang dry. No biggie.

[@homerwells8317]

Two thumbs up!!

[@shugemery]

Thanks and thankee! 8 years ago....I was so young.....

[@christophergraff6683]

Shug I Love the Vids .. I have a Logo Question : the black design under the 3 trees is a Smile w/ a small tongue or a man In hammock ? or # 3 none of the above ? Thanks in advance

[@shugemery]

Hammock with guy......

[@christophergraff6683]

***** thanks , its a cool logo . may have to invest in a shirt

[@frodoadventure1]

Great video. Whole damn channel is fantastic!

[@shugemery]

+Kelly Peters Mucho appreciato for that.

[@StormLaker]

I've got a big agnes insulated q-core ultralight pad. It's 3" thick, great for laying on the ground, and I sleep really well on it- would it work in a hammock, or would I have to dig out my Klymit Static-V insulated ultrlight pad, OR my Big agnes trail boss AXL work also? What can I say, I'm sorta like goldilocks with air mattresses....hence why I am looking to move on to hammocks for a sleep system.

[@shugemery]

Really any pad will work in a hammock. Just don't fully inflate it.

[@SoerenGraves]

Shugendo boddy, you need a kilt for hiking😜

[@shugemery]

+Søren Graves ...and a sporran!

[@darthmingi]

Hey Shug, I have a PLUQ that I made that goes down to about 45 degrees. Do you think if I put a piece of reflectix in it I could get below 30?

[@shugemery]

+Michael Mingus It will get you some warmth for sure.....you'll have to test to be certain. Not sure about 30º...but possibly.

[@billopad9625]

Hey Shug, Totally gonna do this with my thermarest, although being what in the UK we call 'a soft southern b@st@rd' I wondered what you think of using a poncho liner as an extra under-quilt as well too?

[@shugemery]

I hear they work dandy....

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

Dood that intro reminded me of Lloyd Bridges in Airplane.

[@shugemery]

Lloyd was sexy.

[@flysubcompact]

Good video, Shug. My fave pad, down to low 40's is an Army surplus closed cell pad. I get condensation if it warms some, but I'm tough. ;) Also, when that hammock frame squeaks it sounds like a clown car horn. Did you order that extra?

[@shugemery]

+flysubcompact No....I got the goose sound mod.

[@flysubcompact]

Figgered that. :) BTW, my "bluebean" hammock committed suicide a couple of weeks ago, with me in it. What grade cloth is that Dutch one in the video. If it'll hold up to your use I want to try one.

[@shugemery]

+flysubcompact It is Hexon 1.6...very tough and comfy.

[@flysubcompact]

Thanks.

[@beethomas1334]

+shugemery I was going to ask if that stand was a product of Canada, eh?

[@b.griffin317]

Shug: What is the a-frame device you are hanging your hammock from in this video?

[@shugemery]

It is an old discontinued stand called the Hammeck.

[@PKAdventures]

you're a nut and i love it! got my sub

[@shugemery]

I'm a pecan and I love it~~~ Thankee PK

[@bobculp2376]

🙂🙃love it, great job

[@shugemery]

Thankee.

[@texaslonestarrider]

Great info! Thanks!

[@shugemery]

+lonestarrider Pads'll get you there if UQs are not an option.

[@tonyvelez9419]

Do you find that the air valve on the thermarest can damage your hammock?

[@shugemery]

I have never experienced that happening.

[@denicobhill87]

I enjoyed it.. you're funny..

[@shugemery]

Hope ya' got some intel from it~

[@denicobhill87]

Yes. TQ very much. Great content and very helpful. Just want to start hammock camping

[@leminhed]

What hammock stand are you using? Looks homemade

[@shugemery]

A Hammeck stand. They no longer make that stand.

[@Nutty_Dave_Does]

Clown antics! Do I have to do the ladder tumble thing every time I get into the hammock or is that just for special occasions? Tumbling takes toll on tired tattered torso ...

[@shugemery]

+David Nutty Ask my knee. It is angry at me today!

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

sleeping pads are much cheaper then a quilt but boy they suck. they always move around and it ends up on top of you. im still in the market for a quilt myself.

[@billcampbell9886]

+Adam Craig - I use a Therm-A-Rest, RidgeRest (20"x48") sleeping pad and a DIY Poncho Liner under quilt. The DIY under quilt took about 20 minutes to put together, required no sewing, and only cost about $35.00 for materials (search Google Images for: "No Sew Poncho Liner Under Quilt" for materials list and instructions). I also use an inexpensive Ozark Trail Cocoon 250 (Wal-Mart brand) 32 degree duck down sleeping bag that I use as a top quilt, a Kelty Noah's Tarp for a shelter and wind break, and I sleep in fleece sweat pants a sweat shirt and wool sox. I have slept comfortably at 17 degrees with this kit.

[@shugemery]

+Adam Craig I use a UQ all the time theses days. But pads got me going in the beginning.

[@AdamCraigOutdoors]

Top im fine its my back that gets cool. I have a few sleep pads and the do work. It just moves everytime i do. An UQ is in my near future forsure. Thanks for the reply guys.

[@daviddenny7546]

ok cool ty

[@donuszko1]

eno ember 2 underquilt $100 bucks in + with cheap pad $20 = warm nights sleep up to 30*

[@shugemery]

+david onuszko Good deal

[@snickeldumper7772]

I swear this is me when i grow up!

[@shugemery]

+Hood Cookies Touché

[@patmaher8583]

Are you a veteran as I am?

[@shugemery]

I am not. Thankee for serving.

[@memorycamp4990]

What an intro

[@shugemery]

A painful one!

[@theSeeJay]

yoga mat?

[@shugemery]

I've seen it done. Not sure what temps it would bare.

[@TanukiParis]

does the ENO HotSpot Hammock Sleeping Pad Wings really works? someone try a diy one? others solutions same result?

[@shugemery]

+Tanuki It sure did for me though I used a homemade SPE. Eno Hotspot kinda copied that design. Not my design though......kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5bOmYyfiMaBsJY

[@ethanavior_sd4488]

3'x6' movers blanket @ harbor freight $4.99

[@shugemery]

Aren't those pretty heavy!

[@ethanavior_sd4488]

I'm still testing it out , works for warmth (in MT) and its lighter than those klymit air pads. only grip is its got some sort of chemical smell to it (trying to wash that out)

[@dancrawford2612]

"Im not an academic" "got some padding under my mudulla oblongata or occipital ridge there"

[@shugemery]

Important to take care of those head parts!

[@GruntProof]

this dude is awesome

[@shugemery]

Whoooooo Buddy)))))

[@pauladamson8577]

Shug mate not only are you very informative but you are also a character. And there are not enough of them! You crack me up! 😅😅

[@shugemery]

Thank you kindly Paul.

[@TheLateBoyScout]

Awesome advice. Thanks!

[@shugemery]

+The Late Boy Scout Y'elcome

[@NAHAAFB]

I was just going to take a bag of hot air with we and let a little out when it cooled down to keep me warm. But I'm liken your ideas better.

[@shugemery]

+NAHAAFB I am a bag of hot air!

[@stephenosullivan9044]

Hey Shug! Found these via Hammock Forums, just wanted to say thanks man for taking the time to make the videos - very entertaining as well as useful - you're a 'sound man' as we say here in Ireland. Looking forward to my first hammock camp!! Keep on keepin' on.

[@shugemery]

Thankee and tilt a Lilt for me! Born in Derry myself. My Mom from Tipp.

[@stephenosullivan9044]

@@shugemery Ah that's just mad - I should have guessed haha!! Just moved to Tipp myself, here in Ballina (near Killaloe). I'm a Kerryman. Decided to try Hammock Camping, will have my first night in the woods this week (been practicing my knots today!). Been eating up your videos, they are brilliant thanks again!!

[@shugemery]

@@stephenosullivan9044 Ahhh....A jm cake and some rock candy would do me well. Maybe a bullseye candy too if they still make them. Fishing for briggeens with my Uncle Packy...

[@TheRichellis79]

This guy is the man! Love the commentary!

[@Nerding4Nature]

Great video. I use a car windshield reflector, but it slides around like crazy. Something to widen it at the shoulders and stop it from slipping would make things easier. Great video. Love your energy. Subbed.

[@shugemery]

Whoooooo Buddy)))))

[@artistabigailmarie]

the car windshield reflector never worked for me, but my yoga pad worked great!

[@gramweenie]

Good job as usual. I started with hammocks in '99. Used a Ridgerest for years before I even heard of an under quilt. I trimmed the corners at an angle so it would fit better in the hammock(Hennessey). Thanks so much for all you time and effort putting these videos together.

[@shugemery]

+gramweenie My pleasure.

[@DjRaulio]

Amazing humour, great knowledge and pure teaching skills

[@shugemery]

Thankee for the good and fine words.

[@glock-hm3ro]

@@shugemery You ARE funny as all heck sir.

[@lloydwhite3198]

Did you ever work in a rodeo or gymnastics? Stay strong, stay healthy. Godspeed!

[@shugemery]

I worked in the circus. But at the age of 61, losing a bit of the suppleness from my youth but still ready to go!~`~~~~kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqOQZ4Oao9Cpjrs

[@GreatLakesBackpacker]

Thanks for the video, Shug. No underquilt for me yet so I have experimented with Reflectix and also my Thermarest inflatable pad. I'm still working the bugs out and your video was helpful. By the way, it's good to see that no Shugs were hurt during the filming of that ladder dismount. ;)

[@shugemery]

+Great Lakes Backpacker Good to hear and thankee.

[@christophermetz1550]

Just FYI, I'm using the "Whoo Buddy!" In this video's intro as my text alert from now on.

[@shugemery]

+Christopher Metz Whooooooo Buddy)))))

[@MTEXX]

haha I've been saying a lot lately in conversation -; )

[@jimmyrogers2448]

All clear in Sector 7.

[@Toots807]

I've been following for about 5 months now and I must say he is my favorite KZbin entertainer by far. got my first hammock and I've been out in the woods almost every weekend. thanx BUDDY!

[@shugemery]

+Adam Madge Good to hear and thankee mucho!

[@dereinzigwahreRichi]

Try out Fun in the woods with Dave Pearson, reallybigmonkey1, his accent and humour are quite similar. ;-)

[@kan-zee]

thumbs up !! Super whiner in a bears burrito here..lol thanks for your expert tips and tricks. Can you do a retake, with you in a Sleeping Bag ?? LOL Cheers ;-)

[@shugemery]

+Kanzee ....kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3e6pGmLfZx2bZY

[@kan-zee]

thanks for the link... Question : have you ever put your hammock on the ground in warmer seasons, instead of hanging, because there were no trees around ? if so..can you show us your technique. Cheers ;-) loving your knowledge and fun.