I'm a tenter and have been for 45yrs but you sir have convinced me to try hammocking.... even if just to try breakfasting from the hammock. Loves the vids 😁
Great info Shug! Right now I'm camping in a hammock with a pad and a sleeping bag turned upside down, really thinking about a proper Top Quilt and Under Quilt thanks for showing your Quilts! 👍🙂👍
I will go with your advice. I looking at the 30 degree rating should I be looking at the full length or the 3/4 for my first UQ? Thanks for your help Shug! 👍🙂👍
the information, and the personality, i think Shug could have a TV show. it is a crime he does not have more subscribers, he is a rare commodity on youtube. he is funny,serious and open to new gear and ideas, and loves to share what he knows.
Bradley Campbell I agree with you brother! A rare breed in deed. There r people making a living with the outdoors that don't have 1/10 of his personality
Thanks for the video Shug, as always quite informative.. Heres another tip for a synch down foot box, add a sock, or some other garment in the hole and then synch down the draw cords. Happy trails.
Hey Shug like you I have been camping for a long time. Remember the old Slumber jack over size sleeping bags. I never could get used to sleeping with my legs pinched, I like a lot of room. I am new to the top quilt idea. But weight made me try it. When I saw the prices I went to a diy set up. It worked out great. At Costco you can buy a goose down throw. I am 6'4" tall so I needed two. I sewed onto the top of the one 4 additional squares so it would be long enough. Sewed a tube at the bottom to bunch it with some paracord and a couple of sets of loops up to about 16 inches to create my footbox. It stretches pretty wide if I don't want my feet together. With the other 10 squares of throw, I took 4 and sewed up some booties that come up to my knees. The last six squares I made a mini quilt out of, with some loops that tie together with the long top quilt that goes from my shoulders to my waist, for those cold nights. I am still a ground sleeper on a thermorest. All in all the two set ups don't weigh 2 lbs. the top quilt weighs about 1 lb, the booties and mini quilt less. What I have found is the top quilt is fine down to about 35 degrees. and all I need for summer camping. When I get cold the first thing that dose is my feet. But the booties keep my feet toasty. I also carry a puffy jacket and with nothing more than my set up and the puffer jacket over my butt, I was comfortable down to 13 degrees when I went to bed. I am not sure how cold it actually got through the night, but when I went to bed the thermo said it was 13 degrees. I'll be sixty this year and so nature calls through the night and getting in and out of a top quilt is so much faster and easier than a bag. I am sold. All in all it only cost me 40 bucks to make the kits. I love watching you. Thanks for the wisdom. Thought I would give another option.
Hey Shug, question: I currently use a SnugpakJungle Blanket XL as a winter topcover. I like that it is insulated, water resistant, and windproof. I like it so much that I'm ditching my 1.5lbs North Face Massif down vest and bringing the 2lbs Jungle Blanket on my 100 mile trip with expected lows of around freezing (Texas). I've even considered modifying the Jungle Blanket so it can be worn as an insulated poncho. But for weight savings and increased functionality I wouldn't mind eventually upgrading to a JRB Sniveler. I'm curious to know if you could use your Jacks R Better Sniveler as a topcover. I know that you may not prefer that particular application, I'm just curious to know if it would work as a topcover instead of just a top-quilt. If you're looking for an excuse to go out in the backyard and do a little lollygagging and napping I'd love it if you could test this idea out and let me know how it works. Top and bottom quilts would be used in conjunction with the additional JRB 'topcover'. I'm just thinking I could lighten my load and have increased functionality with this idea. So if you're looking for an excuse to lollygag or possibly even a video idea, maybe you could try this idea out and help me with an odd idea as well. And if you do it in an 11 foot Warbonnet that would be best for me. ...for some reason I'm picturing a video intro of you in a giant warbonnet made of peacock and/or ostrich feathers as you admire a pot of boiling water. Thanks Shug! You're the best! 👍🤡 ...and no worries if this is too strange of an idea to even bother trying. The topcover idea, not the giant warbonnet. We both know the giant warbonnet is a great idea! 🤣🤦♂️
I am not a top cover user. Only used my Sniveller as a top quilt. Personally I would hate to be without my vest. Gonna have to leave it to you to play with.......
shugemery : I love my vest too, but for cubic inches, weight, and useable R-value in different circumstances I'm going to go with the topcover/camp blanket for this trip. In a year or three I may look back on this and wonder why I would make such a stupid decision, but right now it makes sense to me. Thanks for replying. I always appreciate your insight.
Very good review Shug! I made a summer top quilt from a Costco quilt. It only costs about $20 and we sewed a footbox at the end. It packs small, lightweight, and works good down into the low 50's. I also have 20 F under and top quilts from EE.
Love my HG quilts! They really do an amazing job making them don't they? I'm waiting on my custom -10° set to ship any day now. I asked them to make my Burrow the same as yours with both vertical & horizontal tubes to really get it to lay on me without any bridging since there's sooo much down in it ( 20+ oz's in both!). I saw that they just sold 2 of their prototypes in that style w/ a snap footbox, so I think they might be making them all that way soon if people like it. Another fine vid sir!
Made my own top quilt, bottom quilt and hammock based on information I have learned from you over the years. I think I might be hanging more often! Thanks to Shug!
Shug like the others here I wouldn't be able to enjoy the beautiful mountains here in CO without learning about hammocks from you. I spent a good chunk of my 23 years in the military in tip of the spear operations and there have been times where grabbing my hammock and climbing up a few mountains just to swing beneath some tall pines listening to the wind has truly helped me heal. I can't say what my life would be like without the ability to take a break using the knowledge you provided to me. I'd probably be another faceless guy sitting in a VA clinic staring at a TV with no sound. I can say that there are others like me who no doubt feel the same way, and I've used the lessons you taught me to help them. Don't worry about the haters, it's only words, you've helped many guys who made a living destroying real evil not succumb to the demons later, and I thank you for all of them.
WHOOOO BUDDY You are really the BEST of ALL, SHUG, u have the best ideas and inspirations, but i 've missed that red nose on ur green froggy dress.... ( at 11:00 ) hahahaha all secure in red nose sector. i can not THANK YOU ENOUGH for all the smiles u put on my face ! ! !
Do a video on down maintenance please for example you have been out and it's a wee bit damp and you lose a bit of loft? How do you tend to them back at the Shed :) i don't have treated down in my tQ. Thanks . Deer Fight!!!
Mainly keep it in good shape. Wash it with down wash once a year. Fluff in dryer. If on trail take time to get it out in good warm sunshine and fluff and migrate the down. ...ruclips.net/video/07rYfwaOyDQ/видео.html Take advantage of the warm sun to dry a quilt even if you have to stop walking to dry it a bit. I keep them hanging or on big cotton quilt bags at home....www.hammockgear.com/hammock-gear-storage-sack/ Do not store down compressed!!!! Never. Keep the loft.
My whole family watches your videos . Even though there are hundreds and hundreds of videos on RUclips, the way you explain things seems to click. I would say a good portion of blame goes to your videos for getting my family into hammoking lol. Thanks Shug keep em coming.
people who have the rare gift to share information(teach) are so hard to find. and too often pushing a view. Shug's only view he pushes is Breakfast in the Hammock :)
I have a Jack's R Better bridge hammock thanks to you and I love it. How come you don't use the bridge hammock more often. I'm 56, to me it seems more comfortable. Granted I'm a side sleeper. But thanks for all the info you give us backpackers. Going to attempt the AT next March, and I think the majority of my gear I have is thanks to you. You're gear reviews are awesome and right on the money.
Thanks again bud, love your videos. Even with lots of internet reading, usually I don't find what I am looking for until I watch some of your videos. Hope you keep at it, it is appreciated.
I ended up getting a Therm-a-Rest xtherm, this pad has the largest R-value of any pad on the market...I am having a problem with my Sierra sniveler. The Down wants to migrated to the sides creating cold spots on the top. . .Is there something I can do about it to keep it from happening...My Quilt is still in new conditions...I also own Outdoor Vitals 0 degree Quilt and a Zpacks 10 degree Quilt...without these problems...most Quilt makers are making there baffles from the head to the toe just long straight baffles...Jack's R Better are side to side and my down migrates during the night side to side no matter how much I fluff it up before I go to bed...I get cold spot...and I get cold...JRB so far are not willing to fix this problem I am having...
@Friar Rodney Burnap Sorry to hear of the problems. I've never had any trouble with down migrating in my JRB quilt but I give them a good snap and shake to get my down where I want. ruclips.net/video/07rYfwaOyDQ/видео.html You must really toss and turn a lot! Hope you get it figured out.
Thank you Shug I got my Jacks R Better High Sierra Sniveller (0F) Quilt yesterday...and love it. I probably wouldn't have bought it without seeing it in your videos... thank you again Rodney...p.s. just what I wanted in a Quilt.
I bought an HG 20 degree incubator under quilt and am looking at a top quilt but can't decide on a 30 or 40 degree. What do you think would work best for trips on the SHT from the end of May to maybe Oct.Thanks for all the great videos, I've picked up a lot of information.
Looking at Hammockgears website I only see horizontal baffles, is the customized upper/vertical and lower/horizontal an option and whats the benefit of the vertical
It is a custom job. From another website.....We’re now running the baffles from head to toe (was previously side to side). This creates a more consistent loft resulting in greater heat efficiency.
Hammock Gear all the way! Way better than Jacks...my opinion of course. Baffle direction is superior and way more colors like shug mentioned. They add much more attention to detail and functionality. Love my zero degree incubator!!!
hammock gear stopped making the quilts in multicam and its really sad , stormcrow and jenny have always done me right i had bought 2 underquilts and spent alot and they said no more
Shug..I bought the JRB High Sierra Sniveller and it was very solid quilt, but sold i sold it due to the weight and did not use it as a coat. I took a beaten on the price also..Why do you think they are under rated because it was a very well built quilt and was Warm.. Just Thinking out Loud
The custom made hammock gear quilt: is that the new design for the burrow Adam has talked about? How do you like it compared to the older horizontal baffles?
I am not sure about that. This is from another website...We’re now running the baffles from head to toe (was previously side to side). This creates a more consistent loft resulting in greater heat efficiency.
the only argument against topquilts I can think of is when sleeping under half a tarp or no tarp debris and stuff that fall in the hammock are immediately a nuisance. As for with a closed bag you have a second chance.. ..other argument is top-quilts are very hard to get and expensive to import into the EU.. (as for all the US gear) other than that, yeah I'm getting one soon I hope..
well, one 'buscraftshop' imported some Jacks r better and Warbonnet stuff.. a very small stock. it didn't take of. the local market is too small.. and that's a good thing too, nice and quiet in the woods. but when i want to get a decent down quilt I pay a ton for shipping, tax and import.. not funny at all - so back to the sewing machine.. ..thanks man, watched the other video, man yours is a though job..
Check out UK Hammocks' quilts- www.ukhammocks.co.uk/collections/quilts. The owner is friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. I'm not sure what the shipping would be like onto the continent, but it's got to be better than paying for freight from the US. They don't sell the same volume as the vendors here in the US, but I liked their gear better than the stuff from DDHammocks.
hey shug i see so many videos now of these crazy backpackers that go stoveless and just cold soak there food to save on weight ,,,what do you think about that?
Shug - thank you for for always being timely even though this is an older video. Your videos are timeless. I am looking to replace my sleeping bag that I have used as a top quilt for many years. A top quilt is my last piece of gear to upgrade. I have warbonett xlc, custom wookie UQ and the superfly. Plus all my DIY stuff that I started out with. So the TQ will be the complete set up. I still struggle knowing what is best for me. Not WHICH is best, because all the vendors have great products. Thanks again for ALWAYS giving each vendor a fair shake. You always do it right. Thanks again from Texas
is the outside stitching offset from the inside stitching on the down section baffles? if the stitching from outside to inside is continuous & not offset the heat retention is considerably lessened.
Mr. Shug, can you recommend a top quilt and underquilt? I am looking for something light, for 0 degrees, wide enough for ground camping on occasion, but otherwise used for my XLC. I was thinking of going with the Scandinavian Wookie and a Hammock Gear top quilt, but would appreciate your recommendation. Thanks Shug. I love your channel. Thanks for sharing with us.
Just make sure you get a good one! Consider your color choices, fabrics, fill weigh, goose down or duck down? Length, width etc. All the vendors in this video make top notch stuff. Make sure to check out their turn-around time on delivering. The choices you made are good ones.
AT 3:14 pumpkin in a hammock! Nice look Shug :-) 11:08 SUMOooooo LOL.. I have the UK Hammocks Ground dweller top quilt it is totally fantastic, Although made from Dutch ARGON, UK hammocks are the only company to make top quilts in this neck of the woods.......Great heads up shug
Hey Shug, please give me some advice - I have a WBRR double-layer hammock. No $ for an underquilt now. I plan to use a Klymit Status V pad and I have a down blanket to use as a top quilt. Do I need anything inside the hammock to lay on or do I just lay directly on the hammock? Would appreciate your thoughts on this. Thanks! Great videos, I have learned a lot from them.
I am watching the video. I was thinking you lay right on the hammock but wanted to be sure. Thanks again. Another question - I have a "mantel" from an old Black Ice winter sleeping bag. It zips onto the bag and adds 15-20 degrees of insulation. I am not winter camping anymore and it looks like it could be re-purposed as an under quilt for the colder temps of Adirondacks in early spring/late fall. I guess I would forego the pad then or would I combine the two in some way? Your thoughts? Thanks again.
I have all kind of stuff sacks so I just pick one I can cram easily. Use some sort of plastic bag...stuff it in and measure and then you will have an idea of what size to get. Most of mine came with stuff sacks.
Hey Shug :) Sam all the way from England, just wanted to say that despite your experience on RUclips did not necessarily start deliberately, I am grateful that you enjoy making them as you have entertained and helped thousands of people including myself, your content is varied... but everything is so fun to watch, packed with laughs and great life advice. Thanks again Shug, Keep it up man, Sam 🙂
I had a song in my head while watching this and I don't know why. It was "Down with the sickness", and I am rather disturbed by this. Thanks for the insight into TQ's Shug, very helpful in relieving my bank account of bloat buying more gear.
At this age....something thicker. Like REI Flash. I have one and like it but not used it a ton. www.rei.com/product/157891/rei-co-op-flash-3-season-sleeping-pad So many choices.
@@shugemery I ended up getting a Therm-a-Rest xtherm there's Pat has the largest R-value of any pad on the market...I am having a problem with my Sierra sniveler. The Down wants to migrated to the sides creating cold spots on the top. . .Is there something I can do about it to keep it from happening...My Quilt is still in new conditions...I also own Outdoor Vitals 0 degree Quilt and a Zpacks 10 degree Quilt...without these problems...most Quilt makers are making there are baffles from the head to the toe just long straight baffles...Jack's R Better are side to side and my down migrates during the night side to side no matter how much I fluff it up before I go to bed...I get cold spot...and I get cold...JRB so far are not willing to fix this problem I am having...
@@friarrodneyburnap4336 Sorry to hear of the problems. I've never had any trouble with down migrating in my JRB quilt but I give them a good snap and shake to get my down where I want. ruclips.net/video/07rYfwaOyDQ/видео.html You must really toss and turn a lot! Hope you get it figured out.
My underquilt is Titanium gray outer black inner 20* incubator. I got that to match my top cover which is also Titanium for my Chameleon which is Coyote Brown. BUT HG said once Titanium is out they don't want to be ordering more. And sadly its not offered in the ION fabrics. Otherwise my top quilt would be the same as my UQ.
Shug.....I have really learned alot from you. I'm over 60 yrs old, and it's nice to watch a hammocker "EXPLAIN"!! One thing to review, another to talk about, but you "Teach"!!! BIG difference...helps guys like me who want to learn, make purchases, and understand the "what's and why's". Much appreciated here !!!
Another great video, Shug! Mercy Watson, do I hate being cold! I love TQ's, but still use unzipped sleeping bags for the versatility (I have several from Feathered Friends in Seattle, WA). TQ's and hammocks don't work so well for mountaineering, so my mountaineering / backpacking sleeping bags pull double duty.
Great stuff....truly unique!...love it! Been backpacking for years but never sleep all that well and I’ve tried all the pads! Giving a hammock a try...I’ve had a few EE quilts which I liked but sold recently. I’ve ordered a chameleon from Dutch and trying to decide on a 20* TQ and UQ. I live in north Fl but mainly hike from October to April on southern AT. I also do a trip out west yearly as well winter FT trips. Your HG quilt looks like a UGQ, did you have HG build like that? I’m trying to decide wether to go with HG or UGQ...3/4 vs full length? I plan to order a cuben HG tarp w doors as well. Any input appreciated!
My TQ from HG was a gift so I had no input. Never seen a UGQ quilt in person. I like 3/4 UQs for backpacking. Take less room in the pack. Cost a bit less too.
Shug, you mentioned that your quilts are all regular length. How tall are you - if that's ok to ask? About 6'1 here, and have found that long sleeping bags are far more comfortable. Wondering why the same wouldn't apply to the quilts. About to pull the trigger on some fine lookin Hammock Gear stuff. Thumbs up to ya!
Hi Mr. Shug, do you by chance know of a cheap quilt liner solution to keep the funk off my investment (I've looked)? I considered trying to make one but I'm not exactly handy when it comes to sowing. I've used my silk bag liner but I almost ripped it squirming about. Thanks
So Shug, I know you say you can sleep on your side with a top quilt. But I toss and turn all night long, even in my hammock. I would freeze in a top quilt. Sorry. Not for everybody. But I am in the market for an underquilt. 20 degree. As you say so versatile. What do you recommend? Thanks and great video as always.
Hey Shug :) I love your videos. I have the Amok, it's new. I was wondering what sleeping mat and sleeping bag/quilt you'd recommend? We are planning a trip for the first week of November, temp at night should be 20 degrees maybe little lower. I'm not so much worried about price but I don't want to spend over $300 for a bag/quilt or over $150 for a mat.
They have had recommendations on their website. I use an REI Stratus. And an E xped nine down mad. Make sure that the baffle tubes run from head to toe and not side to side for best results
Hey I am grateful for your videos thank you. I know you usually spend time out in the cold. Do you have her pack your mandolin or a smaller guitar? I Play something called the Charrango which you should look into you’ll like it. I have hiked with small guitar before but it was miserable for me. And I don’t like the way those backpack Qatar sound or look.Do you have any suggestions? Or advice? Thank you. Please let us know if you’re ever coming to South Carolina to perform. I love you take my kids to see you.
Shug, You looked a little like a Leprechaun meets the Michelen Man in zarape mode! But great info and always entertaining videos. I really appreciate you my brother. I have learned a lot from you this past year. Keep up the good work.
Hey Shug. Love your videos. I am a very warm natured person and get hot very easy. What degree top quilt would you recommend for 25°+ nights being paired with a 20° under quilt
i know this could be a can of worms...haha but could you? i ask because you have experience, you live in cold winter zone up there(sector 7), and i bet you have some good ideas for things to keep in your car in case you stranded in cold or storm. i am in colorado, and have my own ideas but would like to hear your brief thoughts on some gear for the car survival kit. thanks :)
I am a believer. Love my Enlightened Equipment Revelation top quilt and my Jacksrbetter under quilt. What a great combo they are. Thank you sir and good napping to you.
It never occurred to me that by the act of squashing down down literally by sitting stepping in would greatly reduce the effectiveness! Thank you. 2 yrs late but I only just started thinking about outdoor insulation you look like you could be one of the band members of Devon in that green thing with the rope belt!
Am I correct that it is very difficult to get into a sleeping bag when in a hammock? What I mean is using it not as a top quilt, but as a sleeping bag that you can zip up.
I'm a tenter and have been for 45yrs but you sir have convinced me to try hammocking.... even if just to try breakfasting from the hammock. Loves the vids 😁
yes try it, it's really nice and comfy :) and all the good tips from shug, watch em, it will make it even more comfy
Breakfast from the hammock is the whole reason I backpack.
You won't regret it!
Great info Shug! Right now I'm camping in a hammock with a pad and a sleeping bag turned upside down, really thinking about a proper Top Quilt and Under Quilt thanks for showing your Quilts! 👍🙂👍
Get UQ first. Carry forth!
I will go with your advice. I looking at the 30 degree rating should I be looking at the full length or the 3/4 for my first UQ? Thanks for your help Shug! 👍🙂👍
the information, and the personality, i think Shug could have a TV show. it is a crime he does not have more subscribers, he is a rare commodity on youtube. he is funny,serious and open to new gear and ideas, and loves to share what he knows.
Bradley Campbell I agree with you brother! A rare breed in deed. There r people making a living with the outdoors that don't have 1/10 of his personality
Thanks for the video Shug, as always quite informative.. Heres another tip for a synch down foot box, add a sock, or some other garment in the hole and then synch down the draw cords. Happy trails.
Love it. I like the Jack and Jack that you can also wear. Thanks
It is fun to wear......ever so puffy. Now I need to get out and fly. Been a while!
Hey Shug like you I have been camping for a long time. Remember the old Slumber jack over size sleeping bags. I never could get used to sleeping with my legs pinched, I like a lot of room. I am new to the top quilt idea. But weight made me try it. When I saw the prices I went to a diy set up. It worked out great. At Costco you can buy a goose down throw. I am 6'4" tall so I needed two. I sewed onto the top of the one 4 additional squares so it would be long enough. Sewed a tube at the bottom to bunch it with some paracord and a couple of sets of loops up to about 16 inches to create my footbox. It stretches pretty wide if I don't want my feet together. With the other 10 squares of throw, I took 4 and sewed up some booties that come up to my knees. The last six squares I made a mini quilt out of, with some loops that tie together with the long top quilt that goes from my shoulders to my waist, for those cold nights. I am still a ground sleeper on a thermorest. All in all the two set ups don't weigh 2 lbs. the top quilt weighs about 1 lb, the booties and mini quilt less. What I have found is the top quilt is fine down to about 35 degrees. and all I need for summer camping. When I get cold the first thing that dose is my feet. But the booties keep my feet toasty. I also carry a puffy jacket and with nothing more than my set up and the puffer jacket over my butt, I was comfortable down to 13 degrees when I went to bed. I am not sure how cold it actually got through the night, but when I went to bed the thermo said it was 13 degrees. I'll be sixty this year and so nature calls through the night and getting in and out of a top quilt is so much faster and easier than a bag. I am sold. All in all it only cost me 40 bucks to make the kits. I love watching you. Thanks for the wisdom. Thought I would give another option.
I totally remember those big ol' bags.
Loved the video. Always great information man. I’m right there with ya. In Iowa we get the low temps and the high temps.
Thankee feller.
I live in the lovely wet PNW would you still go with a down TQ? Really dig those jacks r better
I like down the best so I would more than likely.
love all your videos
I bow here.....
I gotta get me one of those quilts! :)
So nice to see "Greenbean" back in action...
Greenbean the New 2.0
My winter pod hammock for the most part.
Hey Shug, question:
I currently use a SnugpakJungle Blanket XL as a winter topcover. I like that it is insulated, water resistant, and windproof. I like it so much that I'm ditching my 1.5lbs North Face Massif down vest and bringing the 2lbs Jungle Blanket on my 100 mile trip with expected lows of around freezing (Texas).
I've even considered modifying the Jungle Blanket so it can be worn as an insulated poncho. But for weight savings and increased functionality I wouldn't mind eventually upgrading to a JRB Sniveler.
I'm curious to know if you could use your Jacks R Better Sniveler as a topcover. I know that you may not prefer that particular application, I'm just curious to know if it would work as a topcover instead of just a top-quilt.
If you're looking for an excuse to go out in the backyard and do a little lollygagging and napping I'd love it if you could test this idea out and let me know how it works. Top and bottom quilts would be used in conjunction with the additional JRB 'topcover'.
I'm just thinking I could lighten my load and have increased functionality with this idea. So if you're looking for an excuse to lollygag or possibly even a video idea, maybe you could try this idea out and help me with an odd idea as well.
And if you do it in an 11 foot Warbonnet that would be best for me. ...for some reason I'm picturing a video intro of you in a giant warbonnet made of peacock and/or ostrich feathers as you admire a pot of boiling water.
Thanks Shug! You're the best! 👍🤡
...and no worries if this is too strange of an idea to even bother trying. The topcover idea, not the giant warbonnet. We both know the giant warbonnet is a great idea! 🤣🤦♂️
I am not a top cover user.
Only used my Sniveller as a top quilt.
Personally I would hate to be without my vest.
Gonna have to leave it to you to play with.......
shugemery : I love my vest too, but for cubic inches, weight, and useable R-value in different circumstances I'm going to go with the topcover/camp blanket for this trip. In a year or three I may look back on this and wonder why I would make such a stupid decision, but right now it makes sense to me.
Thanks for replying. I always appreciate your insight.
Great job ... I think you've COVERED this quite well.
I see what you did there!
Practical advise thank-you
Righto~~
@@shugemery God speed
Merci ! Jais mixé un Burrow 0 avec un home made top quilt -5 Wow ! Cest dans ca j'aimerais mourir tellement c'est confortable !
Nice to be warm!
I really wish they made these for giants. Im 6'9" and cant find anything
Try here....ugqoutdoor.com/top-quilts/xl-bandit/
I think the make one 7' long.
@@shugemery yeah I'll def have to save up for one of those.
I reckon I learned about top quilts m hmmm
Yessir....I reckon.
Loving the videos , thanks shug
Very good review Shug! I made a summer top quilt from a Costco quilt. It only costs about $20 and we sewed a footbox at the end. It packs small, lightweight, and works good down into the low 50's. I also have 20 F under and top quilts from EE.
Always love me a good top quilt video 👍
Thankee.
Love my HG quilts! They really do an amazing job making them don't they? I'm waiting on my custom -10° set to ship any day now. I asked them to make my Burrow the same as yours with both vertical & horizontal tubes to really get it to lay on me without any bridging since there's sooo much down in it ( 20+ oz's in both!). I saw that they just sold 2 of their prototypes in that style w/ a snap footbox, so I think they might be making them all that way soon if people like it. Another fine vid sir!
Artful gear!
Made my own top quilt, bottom quilt and hammock based on information I have learned from you over the years. I think I might be hanging more often! Thanks to Shug!
Whooooo Buddy))))
@@shugemery woooooow 😂
@@-neXusRL some folks collect cars. Or guitars. Or X boxes or.........
@@shugemery yeah insane😂👍
Shug like the others here I wouldn't be able to enjoy the beautiful mountains here in CO without learning about hammocks from you. I spent a good chunk of my 23 years in the military in tip of the spear operations and there have been times where grabbing my hammock and climbing up a few mountains just to swing beneath some tall pines listening to the wind has truly helped me heal. I can't say what my life would be like without the ability to take a break using the knowledge you provided to me. I'd probably be another faceless guy sitting in a VA clinic staring at a TV with no sound. I can say that there are others like me who no doubt feel the same way, and I've used the lessons you taught me to help them. Don't worry about the haters, it's only words, you've helped many guys who made a living destroying real evil not succumb to the demons later, and I thank you for all of them.
Thanks Heydad!
Did you get that shirt from Cracker Barrel? 😁😁😁
Not sure. It was a gift.
I'm putting a zipper and toggles on the footbox of an old down bag I have and replacing the neck cinch with shock cord for the top end.
The Serape option is interesting. It is reminiscent of a Ninja Zucchini.
WHOOOO BUDDY
You are really the BEST of ALL, SHUG, u have the best ideas and inspirations,
but i 've missed that red nose on ur green froggy dress.... ( at 11:00 )
hahahaha all secure in red nose sector.
i can not THANK YOU ENOUGH for all the smiles u put on my face ! ! !
Clown Turtle!
hahaha yeee , so funnyyyyyyy. i give TWO thunbs.
Thumbs
Hey Shug! What temperature rating would you recommend for summer only camping - night time temps typiclally in the 70's and 80's where I live
A 40º.
Do a video on down maintenance please for example you have been out and it's a wee bit damp and you lose a bit of loft? How do you tend to them back at the Shed :) i don't have treated down in my tQ. Thanks . Deer Fight!!!
Mainly keep it in good shape. Wash it with down wash once a year. Fluff in dryer. If on trail take time to get it out in good warm sunshine and fluff and migrate the down. ...ruclips.net/video/07rYfwaOyDQ/видео.html
Take advantage of the warm sun to dry a quilt even if you have to stop walking to dry it a bit.
I keep them hanging or on big cotton quilt bags at home....www.hammockgear.com/hammock-gear-storage-sack/
Do not store down compressed!!!! Never. Keep the loft.
My whole family watches your videos . Even though there are hundreds and hundreds of videos on RUclips, the way you explain things seems to click. I would say a good portion of blame goes to your videos for getting my family into hammoking lol. Thanks Shug keep em coming.
I thankee for that.
people who have the rare gift to share information(teach) are so hard to find. and too often pushing a view. Shug's only view he pushes is Breakfast in the Hammock :)
I have a Jack's R Better bridge hammock thanks to you and I love it. How come you don't use the bridge hammock more often. I'm 56, to me it seems more comfortable. Granted I'm a side sleeper. But thanks for all the info you give us backpackers. Going to attempt the AT next March, and I think the majority of my gear I have is thanks to you. You're gear reviews are awesome and right on the money.
I take a bridge from time to time. It's like a Sunday car to me.
Thanks again bud, love your videos. Even with lots of internet reading, usually I don't find what I am looking for until I watch some of your videos. Hope you keep at it, it is appreciated.
I'm really happy to hear that. Whoooooo Buddy)))))
I ended up getting a Therm-a-Rest xtherm, this pad has the largest R-value of any pad on the market...I am having a problem with my
Sierra sniveler. The Down wants to migrated to the sides creating cold spots on the top. . .Is there something I can do about it to keep it from happening...My Quilt is still in new conditions...I also own Outdoor Vitals 0 degree Quilt and a Zpacks 10 degree Quilt...without these problems...most Quilt makers are making there baffles from the head to the toe just long straight baffles...Jack's R Better are side to side and my down migrates during the night side to side no matter how much I fluff it up before I go to bed...I get cold spot...and I get cold...JRB so far are not willing to fix this problem I am having...
@Friar Rodney Burnap Sorry to hear of the problems. I've never had any trouble with down migrating in my JRB quilt but I give them a good snap and shake to get my down where I want. ruclips.net/video/07rYfwaOyDQ/видео.html
You must really toss and turn a lot! Hope you get it figured out.
Thank you Shug I got my Jacks R Better High Sierra Sniveller (0F) Quilt yesterday...and love it. I probably wouldn't have bought it without seeing it in your videos... thank you again Rodney...p.s. just what I wanted in a Quilt.
Whooooo Buddy)))) I got my daughter on e recently.
I bought an HG 20 degree incubator under quilt and am looking at a top quilt but can't decide on a 30 or 40 degree. What do you think would work best for trips on the SHT from the end of May to maybe Oct.Thanks for all the great videos, I've picked up a lot of information.
I think a 20º is the best. You can always vent it.
ruclips.net/video/FMhYRJ9dxtA/видео.html
Looking at Hammockgears website I only see horizontal baffles, is the customized upper/vertical and lower/horizontal an option and whats the benefit of the vertical
It is a custom job. From another website.....We’re now running the baffles from head to toe (was previously side to side). This creates a more consistent loft resulting in greater heat efficiency.
Hammock Gear all the way! Way better than Jacks...my opinion of course. Baffle direction is superior and way more colors like shug mentioned. They add much more attention to detail and functionality. Love my zero degree incubator!!!
Good darn gear and fine folks.
Hey shug...what's the height where your carabeener is attached upon your fence?...would an eye-bolt work?
It is a large eyebolt screwed in at roughly 7' high.
hammock gear stopped making the quilts in multicam and its really sad , stormcrow and jenny have always done me right i had bought 2 underquilts and spent alot and they said no more
Could be harder to get these days.
Shug..I bought the JRB High Sierra Sniveller and it was very solid quilt, but sold i sold it due to the weight and did not use it as a coat. I took a beaten on the price also..Why do you think they are under rated because it was a very well built quilt and was Warm.. Just Thinking out Loud
Maybe for the reasons you sold yours? Colors?
Dude has great info.
Side note. Anyone seen cabin boy? Dude sounds and looks just like the guy on there.
"Man oh man do I HATE those fancy lads..."
Never seen Cabin Boy...now I need too! Dude says thankee.
Kylie Haught mom)
Snug, ever considered/tried a synthetic climashield Apex? If not, why?
Made a synthetic UQ but for me was not as warm as my down ones. Did not pack as small either. Gave it away.
The custom made hammock gear quilt: is that the new design for the burrow Adam has talked about? How do you like it compared to the older horizontal baffles?
I am not sure about that. This is from another website...We’re now running the baffles from head to toe (was previously side to side). This creates a more consistent loft resulting in greater heat efficiency.
the only argument against topquilts I can think of is when sleeping under half a tarp or no tarp debris and stuff that fall in the hammock are immediately a nuisance. As for with a closed bag you have a second chance.. ..other argument is top-quilts are very hard to get and expensive to import into the EU.. (as for all the US gear)
other than that, yeah I'm getting one soon I hope..
So no TQs over your way? Someone needs to jump on that.
well, one 'buscraftshop' imported some Jacks r better and Warbonnet stuff.. a very small stock. it didn't take of. the local market is too small.. and that's a good thing too, nice and quiet in the woods.
but when i want to get a decent down quilt I pay a ton for shipping, tax and import.. not funny at all - so back to the sewing machine..
..thanks man, watched the other video, man yours is a though job..
Check out UK Hammocks' quilts- www.ukhammocks.co.uk/collections/quilts. The owner is friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. I'm not sure what the shipping would be like onto the continent, but it's got to be better than paying for freight from the US. They don't sell the same volume as the vendors here in the US, but I liked their gear better than the stuff from DDHammocks.
hey shug i see so many videos now of these crazy backpackers that go stoveless and just cold soak there food to save on weight ,,,what do you think about that?
I admire them but I want a warm meal and a hot cuppa.
Any hydrophobic down products used ie bags/quilts/jackets?
I don't think any of mine is. Never gotten it wet on trail. Only when washing it.
Shug still rules.
I have no rules.
Thanks Shug. Now Top Quilts aren’t so “Baffling “.
Good one...haaaa.
Shug - thank you for for always being timely even though this is an older video. Your videos are timeless. I am looking to replace my sleeping bag that I have used as a top quilt for many years. A top quilt is my last piece of gear to upgrade.
I have warbonett xlc, custom wookie UQ and the superfly. Plus all my DIY stuff that I started out with. So the TQ will be the complete set up.
I still struggle knowing what is best for me. Not WHICH is best, because all the vendors have great products.
Thanks again for ALWAYS giving each vendor a fair shake. You always do it right. Thanks again from Texas
Righto~~ I know I prefer a sewn footbox.
Which one do you prefer for the coldest winter?
It would be funny if you showed your bedroom and there was a big double hammock in there.
Nope...Sleep Number bed!
is the outside stitching offset from the inside stitching on the down section baffles? if the stitching from outside to inside is continuous & not offset the heat retention is considerably lessened.
slightly I guess.
Mr. Shug, can you recommend a top quilt and underquilt? I am looking for something light, for 0 degrees, wide enough for ground camping on occasion, but otherwise used for my XLC. I was thinking of going with the Scandinavian Wookie and a Hammock Gear top quilt, but would appreciate your recommendation. Thanks Shug. I love your channel. Thanks for sharing with us.
Just make sure you get a good one! Consider your color choices, fabrics, fill weigh, goose down or duck down?
Length, width etc.
All the vendors in this video make top notch stuff.
Make sure to check out their turn-around time on delivering.
The choices you made are good ones.
@@shugemery Thank you Shug. Keep on keeping on my friend. Best regards.
Thank You for sharing you experience with us, it is very much appreciated.
Y'elcome.
Why do you use the mamba with the insert over the insert with the sniveler? Is that a high sierra? 0o?
I would/could use it with either. The Mamba and Sniveler are both 0º
Is that green bean in the back? I thought you ripped it.
Greenbean the New 2.0!
AT 3:14 pumpkin in a hammock! Nice look Shug :-) 11:08 SUMOooooo LOL.. I have the UK Hammocks Ground dweller top quilt it is totally fantastic, Although made from Dutch ARGON, UK hammocks are the only company to make top quilts in this neck of the woods.......Great heads up shug
Good to hear all that.
Snap that snap shug cause thats what you do with snaps. God I love your humour. How many geese were plucked in the making of this creation.
I had a goose attack me and steal my pizza slice as a kid. I hold a grudge!
This explains a lot. ;)
Would you guys say its worth getting a topquilt instead of a sleepingbag for hammocks? is it more pleasant to sleep with a topquilt? even in the cold?
I prefer it but a sleeping bag in quilt mode works just fine.....ruclips.net/video/qUq01fUeRbs/видео.html
@@shugemery Thank you for your answer, just got into hammocking and im fresh as the morning, love your channel. Salute to ya!
God bless
Mommy, "Pennywise" is making hammock videos. now.........I want my nightlight on..
Pennywise is a birthday party clown...not a circus clown!
Learn something new everyday!, didn't know there was difference.
Allergic to down, what are the best non down quilts?
I recon synthetic ones.
Arrowhead Quilts...www.arrowhead-equipment.com/store/c3/KAQ_Synthetic_Quilts.html
Hey Shug, please give me some advice - I have a WBRR double-layer hammock. No $ for an underquilt now. I plan to use a Klymit Status V pad and I have a down blanket to use as a top quilt. Do I need anything inside the hammock to lay on or do I just lay directly on the hammock? Would appreciate your thoughts on this. Thanks! Great videos, I have learned a lot from them.
This may help....ruclips.net/video/O6joSH9ad3k/видео.html
Pad between layers. Lay on hammock.
I am watching the video. I was thinking you lay right on the hammock but wanted to be sure. Thanks again. Another question - I have a "mantel" from an old Black Ice winter sleeping bag. It zips onto the bag and adds 15-20 degrees of insulation. I am not winter camping anymore and it looks like it could be re-purposed as an under quilt for the colder temps of Adirondacks in early spring/late fall. I guess I would forego the pad then or would I combine the two in some way? Your thoughts? Thanks again.
May as well give it a go.
You could get an Econ UQ from Hammockgear.com that would be much lighter and better.
Whooo buddy! New video!!
i m all shugg up oww owww owww yeah thx for the old gold to dig up hehe
Aye!
What size stuff sack do you use for your top quilts? Mine did not come with 1.
I have all kind of stuff sacks so I just pick one I can cram easily. Use some sort of plastic bag...stuff it in and measure and then you will have an idea of what size to get. Most of mine came with stuff sacks.
@shugemery I guess you can use a dry bag as well. Thank you sir.
A sleeping bag without a zipper.
Stating the obvious I daresay......
Hey Shug :)
Sam all the way from England, just wanted to say that despite your experience on RUclips did not necessarily start deliberately,
I am grateful that you enjoy making them as you have entertained and helped thousands of people including myself, your content is varied... but everything is so fun to watch, packed with laughs and great life advice.
Thanks again Shug,
Keep it up man,
Sam 🙂
Cool ... or should I saw Warm ... oh well, good stuff with great presentation pal!
Thankee Hawk-eye!
I had a song in my head while watching this and I don't know why. It was "Down with the sickness", and I am rather disturbed by this. Thanks for the insight into TQ's Shug, very helpful in relieving my bank account of bloat buying more gear.
I need to hear that tune!
I know you use a hammock on all your trips...but if you did ground camp what air mattress do you recommend?
At this age....something thicker. Like REI Flash. I have one and like it but not used it a ton. www.rei.com/product/157891/rei-co-op-flash-3-season-sleeping-pad
So many choices.
@@shugemery I ended up getting a Therm-a-Rest xtherm there's Pat has the largest R-value of any pad on the market...I am having a problem with my
Sierra sniveler. The Down wants to migrated to the sides creating cold spots on the top. . .Is there something I can do about it to keep it from happening...My Quilt is still in new conditions...I also own Outdoor Vitals 0 degree Quilt and a Zpacks 10 degree Quilt...without these problems...most Quilt makers are making there are baffles from the head to the toe just long straight baffles...Jack's R Better are side to side and my down migrates during the night side to side no matter how much I fluff it up before I go to bed...I get cold spot...and I get cold...JRB so far are not willing to fix this problem I am having...
@@friarrodneyburnap4336 Sorry to hear of the problems. I've never had any trouble with down migrating in my JRB quilt but I give them a good snap and shake to get my down where I want. ruclips.net/video/07rYfwaOyDQ/видео.html
You must really toss and turn a lot! Hope you get it figured out.
It's a pumpkin top quilt. Haha...
Trick or Treat>>>>
Your videos always put a smile on me. Thank You, Shug!
Informative video! Thanks brother. Looks like I just purchased a Shug mug to go with my T-shirt 😳 haha
A big thankee for that.
Shug, what type of camera do you use for shooting these videos?
A Sony DSC HX-80
do you use anything for audio enhancement with that?
Black on the outside, brick red on the inside, 20 degree HG, 2oz over stuff , top and bottom. WOOOOOOOOBudddy. Thanks Shug for another quality video.
Yessir. It is nice.
It is sweet, but I think I should have gotten the longer length, a little more downy goodness.
Waiting on a 20 degree HG TQ right meow...you'ins have a nice weekend now
I am too lol. Well an econ burrow 20* in orange upper black under.
Zeroplanetz mines also an econ...coyote brown outer olive green inner...match my underquilt
My underquilt is Titanium gray outer black inner 20* incubator. I got that to match my top cover which is also Titanium for my Chameleon which is Coyote Brown. BUT HG said once Titanium is out they don't want to be ordering more. And sadly its not offered in the ION fabrics. Otherwise my top quilt would be the same as my UQ.
Without stressing that (the spot where the down is coming out). Lol
The nature of down...a feather makes a break for freedom once in a while.
shugemery thanks for the video Shug, you da man
Shug.....I have really learned alot from you. I'm over 60 yrs old, and it's nice to watch a hammocker "EXPLAIN"!! One thing to review, another to talk about, but you "Teach"!!! BIG difference...helps guys like me who want to learn, make purchases, and understand the "what's and why's". Much appreciated here !!!
Thanks for the kind comment.
Another great video, Shug! Mercy Watson, do I hate being cold!
I love TQ's, but still use unzipped sleeping bags for the versatility (I have several from Feathered Friends in Seattle, WA). TQ's and hammocks don't work so well for mountaineering, so my mountaineering / backpacking sleeping bags pull double duty.
TQs not needed but nice. Love my good sleeping bags.
Great stuff....truly unique!...love it! Been backpacking for years but never sleep all that well and I’ve tried all the pads! Giving a hammock a try...I’ve had a few EE quilts which I liked but sold recently. I’ve ordered a chameleon from Dutch and trying to decide on a 20* TQ and UQ. I live in north Fl but mainly hike from October to April on southern AT. I also do a trip out west yearly as well winter FT trips. Your HG quilt looks like a UGQ, did you have HG build like that? I’m trying to decide wether to go with HG or UGQ...3/4 vs full length? I plan to order a cuben HG tarp w doors as well. Any input appreciated!
My TQ from HG was a gift so I had no input.
Never seen a UGQ quilt in person.
I like 3/4 UQs for backpacking. Take less room in the pack. Cost a bit less too.
Shug, you mentioned that your quilts are all regular length. How tall are you - if that's ok to ask? About 6'1 here, and have found that long sleeping bags are far more comfortable. Wondering why the same wouldn't apply to the quilts. About to pull the trigger on some fine lookin Hammock Gear stuff. Thumbs up to ya!
I am 6' tall. Check their specs for quilts on their site or call them to be sure.
Hi Mr. Shug, do you by chance know of a cheap quilt liner solution to keep the funk off my investment (I've looked)? I considered trying to make one but I'm not exactly handy when it comes to sowing. I've used my silk bag liner but I almost ripped it squirming about. Thanks
What I do is sleep in clean camp clothes and just wash my top quilt once a year.
So Shug, I know you say you can sleep on your side with a top quilt. But I toss and turn all night long, even in my hammock. I would freeze in a top quilt. Sorry. Not for everybody. But I am in the market for an underquilt. 20 degree. As you say so versatile. What do you recommend? Thanks and great video as always.
Hammockgear.
Jacksrbetter
LocoLibre
Warbonnet
Any of those vendors are great.
Hey Shug :) I love your videos. I have the Amok, it's new. I was wondering what sleeping mat and sleeping bag/quilt you'd recommend? We are planning a trip for the first week of November, temp at night should be 20 degrees maybe little lower. I'm not so much worried about price but I don't want to spend over $300 for a bag/quilt or over $150 for a mat.
They have had recommendations on their website. I use an REI Stratus. And an E xped nine down mad. Make sure that the baffle tubes run from head to toe and not side to side for best results
Hey I am grateful for your videos thank you. I know you usually spend time out in the cold. Do you have her pack your mandolin or a smaller guitar? I Play something called the Charrango which you should look into you’ll like it. I have hiked with small guitar before but it was miserable for me. And I don’t like the way those backpack Qatar sound or look.Do you have any suggestions? Or advice? Thank you. Please let us know if you’re ever coming to South Carolina to perform. I love you take my kids to see you.
I never tote my mando with me as I like to just hear the woods.
My Dad is from Enoree, SC.
Shug, You looked a little like a Leprechaun meets the Michelen Man in zarape mode! But great info and always entertaining videos. I really appreciate you my brother. I have learned a lot from you this past year. Keep up the good work.
Always glad to hear if anyone gets anything out of these....
Hey Shug. Love your videos. I am a very warm natured person and get hot very easy. What degree top quilt would you recommend for 25°+ nights being paired with a 20° under quilt
No less than a 30º but if it were me a 20º. Rather vent than be cold.
When is the Shug garage sale?
I need my garage.
Have you ever heard of UGQ? From what I could find, they are high quality but I don't know. Maybe you could look into it for me?
I have but don't have any of their gear.
Loving my Hammock Gear quilts ! Nice to see you Shug ! Peace
Much to love there.
i know this could be a can of worms...haha but could you? i ask because you have experience, you live in cold winter zone up there(sector 7), and i bet you have some good ideas for things to keep in your car in case you stranded in cold or storm. i am in colorado, and have my own ideas but would like to hear your brief thoughts on some gear for the car survival kit. thanks :)
Shovel, battery charger, coffee can, candle, white gas stove, cookpot, snowmobile pants and winter boots and hats and gloves.
I am a believer. Love my Enlightened Equipment Revelation top quilt and my Jacksrbetter under quilt. What a great combo they are. Thank you sir and good napping to you.
I think a nap is in order....
Hey Shug how tall are you
Love your videos. Just saw you are 6'
Hey I use my hammock gear top quilt 30 as an under quilt in the fall. I use a Costco under quilt otherwise. Don't tell Stormcrow!
Mum is the word.
This guy is so entertaining! Great info. I just bought a DutchWare double netless hammock. Need to pick up an under quilt and a top quilt now.
Enjoy the hammock quest!
Great information.
Thank you for the video
Thankee.
It never occurred to me that by the act of squashing down down literally by sitting stepping in would greatly reduce the effectiveness! Thank you. 2 yrs late but I only just started thinking about outdoor insulation you look like you could be one of the band members of Devon in that green thing with the rope belt!
I do have a flowerpot for my head~~~~
Everytime you leave a topquilt... You look like a caterpillar leaving its cocoon turning into a beautiful, colourful butterfly :D
Haaaa! Whoooooo Buddy)))))
stuffing a top quilt inside another top quilt reminds me of the Thanksgiving favorite the Turduckin.
Add me into it and some shug gravy and it is on!
Shug did you sign up for the superior hammock release? Looks prett sweet
I know not what that is.
sure do :) how much are they going for though?
Google it. Its a hammock with underquilt sewn to it. They are getting ready to release it.
i was on their website and find very little info
Whooooo Budddyyyy!!!!!
Aye!
Am I correct that it is very difficult to get into a sleeping bag when in a hammock? What I mean is using it not as a top quilt, but as a sleeping bag that you can zip up.
Not too hard. You can use it in top quilt mode too.....ruclips.net/video/yFWs6UH7C74/видео.html
Shug you're looking pretty jacked these days! ;) keep doing what you're doing buddy!
Shug-Jack.