it's amazing, what gets me more than seeing you in hammocks, and hiking the trails...is when ur eating trail food, breakfast from the hammock, gets me itching to get back out there
At 73, I just ordered my very first hammock: the Warbonnet Ridgerunner and a 13' Superfly. I am not a thru hiker or UL guy, but I do try to keep it light. I only go out 3 or 4 days max. So, at my age I am going for comfort vs weight savings. Thanks for several Ridgerunner videos, they helped me a ton. You are a great teacher Shug. Appreciate it.
I've been looking at different bridge hammocks and I think you sold me on the warbonnet.. It seems to have all the right features. Thanks for your review, I enjoyed it and it was very helpful.
I always feel a little weird watching Shug videos then realizing I'm wearing my Shug shirt. Like a 12 year old girl with Taylor Swift. Haha😂 Big fan. 😜😁😍😝
Us Indy backpackers were representing our wbrr's last year at the MFBH. I had mine slid all the way inside a kelty rectangle down sleeping bag,as a pod system. Was warm at the balmy -13° . Hoosiers may be making the trip again. Plans are in the works as I type. Great vid shug. Kayaker B.
Shug, did the mosquitoes bite you through the hammock? I've read that double-layers of material are supposed to prevent that from happening. I'm in Florida, so we have mosquitoes year-round here, and those blood suckers love the taste of my blood!
I sure do like those warbonnet hammocks. If I were to get a new one it would probably be one of theirs. My ENO double is still treating me so good that I don't have a reason to change. Cool mon. All secure!
Good to see you out and about! Have to give some of these new products for mosquitoes and test. The off fan really did not impress me when I looked at them in the store. My curiosity has been primed a little now.
I think I need to test out a bridge hammock. Went hammocking this weekend. Tried out the Packit Gourmet Texas State Fair Chili. Thanks for repping that, because it was really delicious.
Soulsurvivorx2 > its past time you and yer guy get some warbonett action ! U wont mess with that eno again , cept mebbe on yer back patio . Ahhh. The pleasure of the warbonett ! Definetly the best sleeping hammock if your over 40 , or 50 there is !
I have a bear mountain bridge from the Jacks that I use now and then. I'm more comfortable in the blackbird tho so that is my go to hammock. Mosquitoes are thick round these parts also, the thermacel works well once you get to where your going, but its a little bulky. I use anything with deet in it on my clothes and old time woodsman bug dope on my skin.
Shug, get yourself a Thermacell. Best thing ever for mosquitos and chiggers! I fish around the saltwater mangroves, here in FL. The mosquitos and noseeums can be murder! Five minutes of that thing running and they're gone. They also make a belt clip for it. Bullfrog Mosquito Coast spray works wonders, as well. It's sunscreen and bug repellent all in one. Enjoyed the video, as always, my friend!
Excellent! BTW thanks for the Packit Gourmet referrals once you try them there is no going back to the 'other' backpacking meals. They truly are the best...
I really enjoyed this one brother. I liked how that hammock laid out. Seemed a good option for stretching straight. Side sleeping possible? I'm nose up and head cocked like a big dog when you mentioned "peanut butter" pop tarts ! I had no idea! I'm now on a mission! Lol Always love you humour Shug, you're the best my brother :) Great video as always Be well Craig
Haven't watched one of your videos in a while Shug, it's been too long! Looks like a good sleep! Haven't had time to do any backpacking (minus ruck marches) in about 6 months. Too damn long if you ask me
I camped in the Haven on this trip....ruclips.net/video/b2iyg8efxnQ/видео.html Haven....ruclips.net/video/bCDZlXgusrQ/видео.html The Haven is dependent on a pad and the Ridgerunner is not.
So after watching your videos four days ago and messaging back and forth, I had to get out and lay in the hammock. I really needed to get out in the woods for a bit. Took off spur of the moment and decided to play a little game called, "What's in your pack?" For the first time, my tent was not..in..the pack. I slept in my 12 oz. Grand Trunk Ultralight hammock. No bueno. Not comfortable, I got no sleep at all. It was okay, about 4:00am I realized that listening to the crickets for hours, looking up at branches reflecting the fires's glow was wayyyy better than working for 8 hrs any day.. I want one of these here Warbonnet hammocks! Oh, and I got a lil package from Austin, Texas today. My Texas State Fair Chili and 17 other little PackitGourmet items. Buddy Whoo..
I'm interested in the RidgeRunner but the underquilt availability seems rather limited. And as I live in Europe, I wonder if there are better options...
I have a really tough time sleeping in ordinary parachute hammocks being that I sleep on my side and on my stomach. Do you think the bridge hammocks would help? really want to have a good night sleep in the wilderness without tossing and turning.
Some say the bridge helps and some say it does not. You would just have to try one I reckon. It depends on the hammock and how you rig it between the trees. Worth a try I think.
Sweet. Do u like it better than green bean? Also have u talked to storm crow? That dude owes me a ridge line organizer but i cant seem to get a hold of him.
I like green bean the best but it has no bug net. Not talked to him in quite a while. Did not even know he had organizers. Call him. His number is on the Contact Us page at the bottom of the website.
For mosquitoes up here in Canada, I just burn green poplar leaves. I think there may be something in the smoke that they don't like, or it could just be the smoke period.. Just build a big fire, and place the leaves on one side. Works every time, and keeps the little biters away for a good fifteen minutes per burn. I like peaches and cream oatmeal.
Hi Shug. I scrolled briefly through the comments to see if the question had already been asked or answered and found nothing, so here goes: How is it to fit a regular under-quilt to a bridge hammock like this? Does it require quilt suspension mods or lots of tweaking to get a snug fit?
Hey Shug, I was debating on a bridge hammock, Im having trouble with a gathered end... I wake up quite often through the night and i have a lot of problem with shoulder squeeze... Can you sleep on your side pretty well in a bridge?
It has a very flat lay. No knee pressure for me. A little pillow or such under the knees really helps in a regular hammock. ruclips.net/video/G3VZ8KtsYs8/видео.html
***** Thanks! I've tried many different brands, and I've even tried making my own. But it always gets old after a couple days. One follow-up question, though: if I eat "PackitGourmet," will I break out in that funny Scottish/Irish accent you seem to use every time you describe what you're having for "brrrrekfist?" Ha!!
Creative tarp pitch you got there, the Green Bean suits you better i reckon but that does look comfy but not the same for the brkfst from the hammock ... Remember pitch high to clear the Doo Cairns.. lol ;)
What's the name of the porridge and where can I buy someI watched all your videos and you taught me so much about Hammock you're an awesome person thank you for all the videos
How is that ridgerunner as far as stability? Does it feel tippy? How does it compare to the blackbird. Ive been eyeing up that blackbird for a while. Might give it a try. I've never done the hammock thing before. I am sick of waking up sore when sleeping on the ground. Hopefully this is the solution.
MNgunhead Not tippy. Very comfy. Bit heavy as mine is a double layer. Video on it and you can see my trying to tip in it...ruclips.net/video/G3VZ8KtsYs8/видео.html
Great video. This will be one of my next investments. I have a decent hammock but I need one with pockets and an under blanket. I like the Warbonnet. I think that is what I will get.
***** Missed this video this summer. Guess I was out having my own adventures. Great one, thanks. After all your instruction, I bought the Warbonnet XLC as well. Used it far too few times this summer. Still hoping for my first great night's sleep, but I'll cause that to happen! The hammock IS a great place to watch the night, though! And there's always the back yard with the tripods and pipe ridge since I don't have the proper trees.
good one but skeeters no thankee. Also abhor ticks. I was raised by an ole Mama lion in a holler log but still a sissy about summer camping. Your bud did a fine job with the sewn in underquilt. I have Warbonnet envy after viewing your demo. I am stuck with recent investment in Hennessey Safari Asym, but it's purty good. Bettern a sharp stickindeye. Get a pocket sewn in for a pad or sewn on underquilt like your Bud I will be ready for the fall and winter!
What i like best about yer vids .....they feed my greed for more hammocks addiction . Dang it ! That bridge hammock and cuban fiber tarp ,ummmm......want em ! Time to pester brandon again ! I like messin with brandons head .
Thermacells are good but I've been told they're more for when your sitting around yer campsite, they're meant to be laid on a flat surface and not worn on your body (cause the get hot), The OFF unit Shugs using, clips on yer belt (or wherever) and works great. Used them last season with amazing results...Little pricey, but effective, lest for me anyway, plus you can stack'm up on ya in REALLY bad conditions. Lasts about 11 hours running steady (bring extra batteries and refills!
Hey Shug, love your channel, been been a subscriber for a while. You just seem like a guy that fun as anything on a camping trip! If you ever make a trip to TN., let me know, I'll straggler along! lol. And bring your mandolin, I'll bring my Martin acoustic and we'll jam! :) Anyway, to the reason I'm commenting. What is your fav hammock and how did the Amok fare Vs a bunched end or ridge runner hammock? Thanks bro!
Breakfast variety Day 1 : Normal oatmeal Day 2: Runny oatmeal Day 3: Thick oatmeal Day 4: Eat the dry oatmeal and drink the hot water. rinse and repeat
Embarrassing Warbonnet Bridge, Virtual Bear Assisted, Inversion Escape Technique. Another tribute to the bullet proof WBBR. We were knocking off 40 miles of AT north of Atkins, VA last week. The last night I had to hang between two trees ~30 ft apart. I made the mistake of pulling the WBBR too tight with too little angle. It felt kind of tippy but I did not readjust to a higher/looser hang before easing off to sleep. Around 2am my hiker buddy Stickman (ground dweller) was ~ 15 ft from me in his tent having a very vivid bear attack dream; “Run Al, he’s coming up the creak”. I woke up and yelled at him to pipe down, not shoot himself with his bear spray, a few other expletives, and went back to sleep. About an hour later I dreamt that a bear was pushing down on the starboard side of my hammock and lo and behold I ended up face down on my net looking at the ground. Too embarrassed to request assistance from a ground dweller I eased to my zipper (luckily at the head of the net) unzipped and quietly oozed out of the inverted hammock via the head orifice. Another tribute to the bullet proof WBBR.
***** Thanks for the reply! That's one of the top of my wish list. I just ordered the dutch argon 11 ft with that fronkey style bug net. I think I may hate that but net, but I hope not. I'm a little concerned that the warbonnet xlc will be a little hot for my area, because one reviewer said he preferred the Claytor Jungle over the WB BB because it was cooler. I'm in Louisiana and it can be hot and humid. Does it get up to 100 degrees where you are, and what do you think?
Greg Dale I think you'll be happy with the dutch hammock. Netting always makes it hotter...think being zipped up in a tent. The XLC has plenty of room for a breeze to get through. Not sure how the claytor could be any cooler than the XLC. I don't camp much in extreme heat. But when I do I have a tiny fan I hang on the ridgeline to move air....www.beltoutlet.com/travelon-3-speed-personal-folding.html?CA_6C15C=120136140000065708
***** Good idea. I'm thinking of a bug out situation, and you gave me an idea to search for a solar fan. Look at this: www.amazon.com/dp/B00QGC57HC?psc=1 edit: $5 www.amazon.com/Stylish-useful-Energy-Travel-Cooling/dp/B00OZASGPM/ref=sr_1_27?ie=UTF8&qid=1432220494&sr=8-27&keywords=solar+fan#customerReviews
+Greg Dale , I got a USB powered fan from academy sporting goods for 4.95 and it works great!! I plug it into one of either my really cheap power banks or into my tough tested solar powered charging bank as I charge up my cell phone. Has a little stand on the back that I clip right over my fave on my ridgeline.
Question sir Shug.... Overall how did you like that little OFF bug fan dohinky? Off topic: My wife and I caught your 1pm show last week Tuesday at the Wisconsin State Fair .... you did not disappoint.... very funny!
I knew it! You look like your avatar here. Seen several hammock folk here in Erie County too. Wish you had come up to say hey...woulda given you a Shug sticker!
I tried on of those off things. The TX bugs just laugh at it & made fun of me. Then drain a quart of blood. I barely made it back inside again. We have West Nile bad down here. So they recommend folks to stay away from being our doors especially early mornings & dusk. Of course the 100 degree temps seem to enforce their edicts...LOL
Love our ridge runners. Be careful with the head on the spreader bars. It doesn't take much to break them. Here's our favorite RidgeRunner pic from our beach hang. www.hammockforums.net/gallery/files/8/0/5/2/bamboozled_img_20120923_081042_original.jpg
A lot of my tee shirts available at TeeSpring say "all secure in sector seven" on the back....teespring.com/white-logo-cotton-shug-shirt?pid=369&cid=6513&sid=back I don't offer flags though. Thanks.
When you were checking the sewed in insulation that " didn't look right." His butt was right there. If that was a woman in that hammock your wife would get mad. Hey honey let me see if your insulation is compacted...squeeze squeeze Pat,pat,pat.
Shug let's female mosquitos bite him(0:52 and on). Female mosquitos use Shug blood to help themselves get pregnant. Female mosquitos drop their eggs,in stagnant water. Eggs hatch. Is Shug then a daddy? late at night your mind wanders weirdly :)
Hey Shug, question...My Ridgerunner is in the mail wondering do you know... or have you ever.... well Shug, can the hammock be used like a gathered end if a/or both bridge bar(s) get damaged/lost and prove unusable? Just wonderin what happens to a bridge hammock with no bridge.
***** yeah I was thinking that would be the obvious "Trail fix"...and then went to wondering' what if that dont fix.. Dunno how busy you are but if you get time could you set yours up and see if could be made to works like a G.E. hammock..
+martyisabeliever I think it would be uncomfortable as the suspension will be on four corners and you would be taco-ed in. Mine is out on loan so can't try.
***** well I agree, guess when mine a gets here, I'll giver a go and let you know if I come up with a work around... Though I do realize it is highly likely to ever be necessary
it's amazing, what gets me more than seeing you in hammocks, and hiking the trails...is when ur eating trail food, breakfast from the hammock, gets me itching to get back out there
Trevor Hummer Same here. Hope to eat some breakfast from the hammock next week. A short trip maybe.
At 73, I just ordered my very first hammock: the Warbonnet Ridgerunner and a 13' Superfly. I am not a thru hiker or UL guy, but I do try to keep it light. I only go out 3 or 4 days max. So, at my age I am going for comfort vs weight savings. Thanks for several Ridgerunner videos, they helped me a ton. You are a great teacher Shug. Appreciate it.
Comfort trumps weight.
Great to see you back out in the woods brother! Thanks for taking us along on you travels.
Always the best to be out there...
I think it's about time for Mike & I to upgrade from ENO. Love the idea of sewn in insulation :)
Yeah. He made that hammock. So many cool hammocks.......
thanks for entertaining me once again,you do make me smile
My calling card.
Shug u are absolutely awesome!!
Thank u for these extra informative videos. The extra tippiness testing was much appreciated.
Y'elcome and Whooooo Buddy)))))
I cant wait to try out a bridge style hammock! Great seeing ya out and about Shug!
I like to take them from time to time but still prefer a gathered end.
I've been looking at different bridge hammocks and I think you sold me on the warbonnet.. It seems to have all the right features. Thanks for your review, I enjoyed it and it was very helpful.
Dennis Kuenze I hope you are happy with it. They are nice.
I always feel a little weird watching Shug videos then realizing I'm wearing my Shug shirt. Like a 12 year old girl with Taylor Swift. Haha😂
Big fan. 😜😁😍😝
I feel that way when I wear MY Shug shirt!
Shug that noise you make that irritates Hickery so much, also good for herding frogs.
I am being stalked my a toad......
nothing finer on a saturday morning than a hot slice of shug for breakfast!
I prefer me lukewarm!
Us Indy backpackers were representing our wbrr's last year at the MFBH.
I had mine slid all the way inside a kelty rectangle down sleeping bag,as a pod system. Was warm at the balmy -13° .
Hoosiers may be making the trip again. Plans are in the works as I type.
Great vid shug. Kayaker B.
bryan kestle I hope to make it as well! Bring the cold))))
nice vid shug,, looked like a comfy hammock..
..bill
A fine nights sleep to be sure.
Shug, did the mosquitoes bite you through the hammock? I've read that double-layers of material are supposed to prevent that from happening. I'm in Florida, so we have mosquitoes year-round here, and those blood suckers love the taste of my blood!
I sure do like those warbonnet hammocks. If I were to get a new one it would probably be one of theirs. My ENO double is still treating me so good that I don't have a reason to change.
Cool mon.
All secure!
Love your hammock....love it lots!
Shug, you crack me up consistently.
Made my day!
Good to see you out and about! Have to give some of these new products for mosquitoes and test. The off fan really did not impress me when I looked at them in the store. My curiosity has been primed a little now.
I'll say it did work pretty good. I also bring mosquito stick to burn. Anything for battle!
I think I need to test out a bridge hammock. Went hammocking this weekend. Tried out the Packit Gourmet Texas State Fair Chili. Thanks for repping that, because it was really delicious.
Glad you liked it.....one of my favorite meals. The corn chips make it.
Soulsurvivorx2 > its past time you and yer guy get some warbonett action ! U wont mess with that eno again , cept mebbe on yer back patio . Ahhh. The pleasure of the warbonett ! Definetly the best sleeping hammock if your over 40 , or 50 there is !
I just got the whole setup (TQ, UQ,RR and cloud burst tarp) after much research online. Can't wait to give it a test!
Mike Webb Be patient with it all. Perfect one at a time for ultimate nirvana
Ahhh, what a pretty night to get out to those piney woods. Purty hammock, purty tarp, purty Jamaican accent!
Thanks Mon....
Good review and good to see you out and about pal! Got me one of those Off Skeeter machines myself ... work pretty good while you're stationary!
They do work well. And pretty lightweight. Hope all is good. My summer has been slow but filling the time...and the air...and the hammock!
I held off on the Ridgerunner until I could see a good eval on it. It's a go for me now. Thanks!
Hope you enjoy it. Sweet rig.
GOOOOOOOOD ONE MAN !!
Thx for the piney forest RIDE !
Whoooooo Buddy))))
I have a bear mountain bridge from the Jacks that I use now and then. I'm more comfortable in the blackbird tho so that is my go to hammock. Mosquitoes are thick round these parts also, the thermacel works well once you get to where your going, but its a little bulky. I use anything with deet in it on my clothes and old time woodsman bug dope on my skin.
Shug, get yourself a Thermacell. Best thing ever for mosquitos and chiggers! I fish around the saltwater mangroves, here in FL. The mosquitos and noseeums can be murder! Five minutes of that thing running and they're gone. They also make a belt clip for it. Bullfrog Mosquito Coast spray works wonders, as well. It's sunscreen and bug repellent all in one. Enjoyed the video, as always, my friend!
I will get one if i keep up this buggy weather camping! Thankee.
looks like a nice summer setup. runny is almost always better than too thick when it comes to oatmeal.
I thought it slept me so well. I like runny eggs too.
Thanks for the review Shug. Hope all is well. Take care. Anthony.
All is very well...thankee.
Another great hang Shug, Thanks
Good to be out there....skeets and all.
Excellent! BTW thanks for the Packit Gourmet referrals once you try them there is no going back to the 'other' backpacking meals. They truly are the best...
Glad you like them....they are mighty tasty!
I really enjoyed this one brother.
I liked how that hammock laid out. Seemed a good option for stretching straight. Side sleeping possible?
I'm nose up and head cocked like a big dog when you mentioned "peanut butter" pop tarts ! I had no idea! I'm now on a mission! Lol
Always love you humour Shug, you're the best my brother :)
Great video as always
Be well
Craig
Haven't watched one of your videos in a while Shug, it's been too long! Looks like a good sleep! Haven't had time to do any backpacking (minus ruck marches) in about 6 months. Too damn long if you ask me
That is too long. Same for me!
Always like your vids my friend. Keep them coming!
dragonclaw1276 Thankee.
Hi Shug, I'm on a quest to a new hammock. Have you ever tried a Haven tent hammock? If so, which do you prefer? I might live in it over the winter.
I camped in the Haven on this trip....ruclips.net/video/b2iyg8efxnQ/видео.html
Haven....ruclips.net/video/bCDZlXgusrQ/видео.html
The Haven is dependent on a pad and the Ridgerunner is not.
@@shugemery thank you for your help!
So after watching your videos four days ago and messaging back and forth, I had to get out and lay in the hammock. I really needed to get out in the woods for a bit. Took off spur of the moment and decided to play a little game called, "What's in your pack?" For the first time, my tent was not..in..the pack. I slept in my 12 oz. Grand Trunk Ultralight hammock. No bueno. Not comfortable, I got no sleep at all. It was okay, about 4:00am I realized that listening to the crickets for hours, looking up at branches reflecting the fires's glow was wayyyy better than working for 8 hrs any day.. I want one of these here Warbonnet hammocks!
Oh, and I got a lil package from Austin, Texas today. My Texas State Fair Chili and 17 other little PackitGourmet items. Buddy Whoo..
Wes Kanoy I never laid up in a Grand Trunk...they are short I hear. Better to be out than not. Enjoy the chili....
Wooooo buddy ,Ill have a play to see if I can add spreader bars to my Uk, DD travel hammock for more room ...that would be sweet
Extra weight to tote but may be worth it if your still looking for the sweet spot.
Thanks for the video, Shug! I've been eyeing this hammock ever since you made the review video from your shed. Nice to see it out and in action!
Aye...it was good to get it out there at last.
I'm interested in the RidgeRunner but the underquilt availability seems rather limited. And as I live in Europe, I wonder if there are better options...
You can make "almost" any UQ work.
ruclips.net/video/G3VZ8KtsYs8/видео.html
I thought you said oldspice porridge lol. Great vid bro
As always, great video.
Mucho obligato.
I have a really tough time sleeping in ordinary parachute hammocks being that I sleep on my side and on my stomach. Do you think the bridge hammocks would help? really want to have a good night sleep in the wilderness without tossing and turning.
Some say the bridge helps and some say it does not. You would just have to try one I reckon. It depends on the hammock and how you rig it between the trees. Worth a try I think.
That sound LOL that's funny.
I was thinking shoulder squeeze was why I had trouble sleeping in mine.
Sadly.. I am to heavy for that hammock. =(
I think the weight limit is about the spreader bars.....
Sweet. Do u like it better than green bean? Also have u talked to storm crow? That dude owes me a ridge line organizer but i cant seem to get a hold of him.
I like green bean the best but it has no bug net. Not talked to him in quite a while. Did not even know he had organizers. Call him. His number is on the Contact Us page at the bottom of the website.
For mosquitoes up here in Canada, I just burn green poplar leaves. I think there may be something in the smoke that they don't like, or it could just be the smoke period.. Just build a big fire, and place the leaves on one side. Works every time, and keeps the little biters away for a good fifteen minutes per burn.
I like peaches and cream oatmeal.
I like that oatmeal too!
Hi Shug.
I scrolled briefly through the comments to see if the question had already been asked or answered and found nothing, so here goes:
How is it to fit a regular under-quilt to a bridge hammock like this? Does it require quilt suspension mods or lots of tweaking to get a snug fit?
M00nsplitter I never tried it with a full length. The Lynx by Warbonnet is made for ir. Narrower than most.
Hey Shug, I was debating on a bridge hammock, Im having trouble with a gathered end... I wake up quite often through the night and i have a lot of problem with shoulder squeeze... Can you sleep on your side pretty well in a bridge?
+Jim Bowling Some do and some prefer gathered for side sleeping. Sorry not more help....I am a back sleeper.
Thanks for the review. Question.... do you get a flat lay, with the WRR? My knees kill me, in a regular hammock.
It has a very flat lay. No knee pressure for me. A little pillow or such under the knees really helps in a regular hammock.
ruclips.net/video/G3VZ8KtsYs8/видео.html
Shug, thanks for the informative video. One question: of all the backpacking food you've tried, do you have any absolute favorites?
***** I love PackitGourmet the best. For sure.
***** Thanks! I've tried many different brands, and I've even tried making my own. But it always gets old after a couple days. One follow-up question, though: if I eat "PackitGourmet," will I break out in that funny Scottish/Irish accent you seem to use every time you describe what you're having for "brrrrekfist?" Ha!!
hey shug, love the channel. i just to ask your opinion on the sierra madre hammock and nube system they have?
Thanks. Not familiar with the Seirra but have seen the Nube and looks complicated to me.
Creative tarp pitch you got there, the Green Bean suits you better i reckon but that does look comfy but not the same for the brkfst from the hammock ... Remember pitch high to clear the Doo Cairns.. lol ;)
Greenbean is my first love! I'll take a bridge from time to time to switch it up. Very comfortable though. Greenbean thanks you.
Your vids always make me :) Thank you.
A humble bow here.
What's the name of the porridge and where can I buy someI watched all your videos and you taught me so much about Hammock you're an awesome person thank you for all the videos
Ken Allen At packitgourmet.com....yessir
Curious, What was the temperatures during this outing?
How is that ridgerunner as far as stability? Does it feel tippy? How does it compare to the blackbird. Ive been eyeing up that blackbird for a while. Might give it a try. I've never done the hammock thing before. I am sick of waking up sore when sleeping on the ground. Hopefully this is the solution.
MNgunhead Not tippy. Very comfy. Bit heavy as mine is a double layer. Video on it and you can see my trying to tip in it...ruclips.net/video/G3VZ8KtsYs8/видео.html
I need your help you always help me when I ask thank you very much for that now for the question can I use
hammock gear under quilt with this hammock
+Ken Allen Yes you can for sure.....
Nothing better then Grits butter and salt and pepper
Truth.
Great video. This will be one of my next investments. I have a decent hammock but I need one with pockets and an under blanket. I like the Warbonnet. I think that is what I will get.
Kinley1978 I like this hammock but prefer my gathered end hammocks. Just got the Warbonnet XLC and love it.
*****
Missed this video this summer. Guess I was out having my own adventures. Great one, thanks. After all your instruction, I bought the Warbonnet XLC as well. Used it far too few times this summer. Still hoping for my first great night's sleep, but I'll cause that to happen! The hammock IS a great place to watch the night, though! And there's always the back yard with the tripods and pipe ridge since I don't have the proper trees.
Loved the setup, butterflies, the annoying sound for Hickory! Whoooooo buddy! So what is the off fan really called so I can buy one?
It is called the OFF Clip-On Fan
@@shugemery Thank you Shug!
good one but skeeters no thankee. Also abhor ticks.
I was raised by an ole Mama
lion in a holler log but still
a sissy about summer camping.
Your bud did a fine job with the sewn in underquilt. I have Warbonnet envy after viewing your demo. I am stuck with recent investment in Hennessey Safari Asym, but it's purty good. Bettern a sharp stickindeye.
Get a pocket sewn in for a pad or sewn on underquilt like your Bud I will be ready for the fall and winter!
As long as your hanging......any will do!
thanks for recommending Mcdaliadoro..the espresso* great stuff. great vids
Be Awake>>>>>>>
What hat you got there Shug?
Your a hoot brother, great video!
Thankee feller.
Thanks for the great review!
Aye Capt'n.
What i like best about yer vids .....they feed my greed for more hammocks addiction . Dang it ! That bridge hammock and cuban fiber tarp ,ummmm......want em ! Time to pester brandon again ! I like messin with brandons head .
carl krebs Yessir.....good stuff for sure. Comfy night.
Do you really like that hammock have you replaced your green bean hammock
+Ken Allen It is not a replacement for GreenBean....just another option.
Hi Shug. I meant the full brim summer hat? :)
I tried a ridge runner felt confined so sticking to the blackbird
I felt very open on it. Hey....sleep in the hammock that sends you to land-o-nod.
Can I easily use a normal UQ with the RR? Or did it take a lot of fiddling?
Pretty easy. See me put one on at 7:08 in this video.....ruclips.net/video/G3VZ8KtsYs8/видео.htmlsi=NYfomboSsMvjLtg_
@@shugemerygreat. I’ll be trying that.
I have a thermacell skeeter device similar to what you got it keeps them Skeeter's away.
Thermacells are good but I've been told they're more for when your sitting around yer campsite, they're meant to be laid on a flat surface and not worn on your body (cause the get hot), The OFF unit Shugs using, clips on yer belt (or wherever) and works great. Used them last season with amazing results...Little pricey, but effective, lest for me anyway, plus you can stack'm up on ya in REALLY bad conditions. Lasts about 11 hours running steady (bring extra batteries and refills!
Heard they work great.
Shug, have you hammock camped in the Catskill Mountains of NY?
I never have.
Hey Shug, love your channel, been been a subscriber for a while. You just seem like a guy that fun as anything on a camping trip! If you ever make a trip to TN., let me know, I'll straggler along! lol. And bring your mandolin, I'll bring my Martin acoustic and we'll jam! :)
Anyway, to the reason I'm commenting. What is your fav hammock and how did the Amok fare Vs a bunched end or ridge runner hammock? Thanks bro!
+Dan Shaffer I like gathered end hammocks best but I am really likeing the Amok but have not had it long enough to make final judgement.
Breakfast variety
Day 1 : Normal oatmeal
Day 2: Runny oatmeal
Day 3: Thick oatmeal
Day 4: Eat the dry oatmeal and drink the hot water.
rinse and repeat
Hi Shug. What do you think about the SpinDrift for winter camping ? BTW nice and funny video as always. Greetings from Deutschland. ;-)
+Der Ben I get way to much condensation in a sock (Spindrift) so never use them. Some folks love them.
Thank you.
Embarrassing Warbonnet Bridge, Virtual Bear Assisted, Inversion Escape Technique. Another tribute to the bullet proof WBBR.
We were knocking off 40 miles of AT north of Atkins, VA last week. The last night I had to hang between two trees ~30 ft apart. I made the mistake of pulling the WBBR too tight with too little angle. It felt kind of tippy but I did not readjust to a higher/looser hang before easing off to sleep. Around 2am my hiker buddy Stickman (ground dweller) was ~ 15 ft from me in his tent having a very vivid bear attack dream; “Run Al, he’s coming up the creak”. I woke up and yelled at him to pipe down, not shoot himself with his bear spray, a few other expletives, and went back to sleep. About an hour later I dreamt that a bear was pushing down on the starboard side of my hammock and lo and behold I ended up face down on my net looking at the ground. Too embarrassed to request assistance from a ground dweller I eased to my zipper (luckily at the head of the net) unzipped and quietly oozed out of the inverted hammock via the head orifice.
Another tribute to the bullet proof WBBR.
Too funny. Dreamt a warthog pushed me up from under my hammock once. Woke up yelping. seemed so real.
The ponies at Greyson Highlands are for real. They get right under your hammock at night.... a very rude awakening.
Your vids are recommended in the forums. What is your favorite hammock if you could only have one?
Greg Dale Warbonnet XLC single layer 1.7. Oh, I have one....ruclips.net/video/0jU8mzz3xJk/видео.html
***** Thanks for the reply! That's one of the top of my wish list. I just ordered the dutch argon 11 ft with that fronkey style bug net. I think I may hate that but net, but I hope not. I'm a little concerned that the warbonnet xlc will be a little hot for my area, because one reviewer said he preferred the Claytor Jungle over the WB BB because it was cooler. I'm in Louisiana and it can be hot and humid. Does it get up to 100 degrees where you are, and what do you think?
Greg Dale I think you'll be happy with the dutch hammock. Netting always makes it hotter...think being zipped up in a tent. The XLC has plenty of room for a breeze to get through. Not sure how the claytor could be any cooler than the XLC. I don't camp much in extreme heat. But when I do I have a tiny fan I hang on the ridgeline to move air....www.beltoutlet.com/travelon-3-speed-personal-folding.html?CA_6C15C=120136140000065708
***** Good idea. I'm thinking of a bug out situation, and you gave me an idea to search for a solar fan. Look at this: www.amazon.com/dp/B00QGC57HC?psc=1
edit: $5 www.amazon.com/Stylish-useful-Energy-Travel-Cooling/dp/B00OZASGPM/ref=sr_1_27?ie=UTF8&qid=1432220494&sr=8-27&keywords=solar+fan#customerReviews
+Greg Dale , I got a USB powered fan from academy sporting goods for 4.95 and it works great!! I plug it into one of either my really cheap power banks or into my tough tested solar powered charging bank as I charge up my cell phone. Has a little stand on the back that I clip right over my fave on my ridgeline.
Finally fulfilled my fix! :D
Whooooo Buddy. Slept in it last night too.
I hate mosquitos! does that mosquito doohicky work well? What is it?
spikybry It did help.
Can you carry this type of hammock in snake skins?
noahalso You could I reckon. I only use snakeskins for my tarp. Hammock in stuff sack.
Where's the best place to get Packit Gourmet products ?
From www.packitgourmet.com
Question sir Shug.... Overall how did you like that little OFF bug fan dohinky?
Off topic: My wife and I caught your 1pm show last week Tuesday at the Wisconsin State Fair .... you did not disappoint.... very funny!
I think I recognized you....did I call you out? Sitting to my right from stage. Hot and humid here in Buffalo, NY!
Thanks for coming.
+shugemery Yup ... You did.... you commented something about my creepy hat and mustache. My wife is still laughing about it. Stay cool my friend.
I knew it! You look like your avatar here. Seen several hammock folk here in Erie County too.
Wish you had come up to say hey...woulda given you a Shug sticker!
I tried on of those off things. The TX bugs just laugh at it & made fun of me. Then drain a quart of blood. I barely made it back inside again.
We have West Nile bad down here. So they recommend folks to stay away from being our doors especially early mornings & dusk. Of course the 100 degree temps seem to enforce their edicts...LOL
I've seen your skeeters! They always tell us that stuff but hard not to be out. Fearmongers....
Love our ridge runners. Be careful with the head on the spreader bars. It doesn't take much to break them. Here's our favorite RidgeRunner pic from our beach hang. www.hammockforums.net/gallery/files/8/0/5/2/bamboozled_img_20120923_081042_original.jpg
Sweet....surfing to. Sand in the RidgeRunner))))
flaps help it blocks the chill out somewhat
Well...the chilly wind. Chill listens to no flaps.
@@shugemery especially when no one is clapping
shug is like crocodile dundee but higher up without any crocodiles and dundee cake
shug is like bear grills but with less tv personality
but with more juggling tricks
Was that electrical tape on the back of your heel?
My invasion stripe. Covering a tiny blister actually.
*****
You must not have the same sweaty feet that I have cause im sure after 100ft that electrical tape would be on my toes! haha
I would buy a "All Clear in Sector Seven" Tee Shirt. Even better a "Sector Seven" flag to hang at one's hammock site?
A lot of my tee shirts available at TeeSpring say "all secure in sector seven" on the back....teespring.com/white-logo-cotton-shug-shirt?pid=369&cid=6513&sid=back
I don't offer flags though.
Thanks.
shug you should try out the jet boil. it boils in like 6 minutes and there's a cup with so you can have your instant espresso in your hammock
I have one but love the quiet of my alcohol stove. Only takes 5 minutes to boil two cups.
When you were checking the sewed in insulation that " didn't look right." His butt was right there. If that was a woman in that hammock your wife would get mad. Hey honey let me see if your insulation is compacted...squeeze squeeze Pat,pat,pat.
Waiting for someone to make that comment. Haaaa....
Does Grizz know about this.
He dropped off the map a bit.....maybe it will shock him out!
Shug let's female mosquitos bite him(0:52 and on).
Female mosquitos use Shug blood to help themselves get pregnant.
Female mosquitos drop their eggs,in stagnant water.
Eggs hatch.
Is Shug then a daddy?
late at night your mind wanders weirdly :)
They only check me out...never bite. My blood id evil ginger blood!
if you titch that tarp somewhat you could gather some water if a bit parched
free water the joy
Done it. Runs down a guyline into hillbilly pot.
Nature seems to never charge me.
saddle bags are good when you need to keep the meat really toastie
meat suit
I keep my hardtack in there.
My skin contains my meat suit.
@@shugemery is that why your full of spam? lol
mm yup mmm shugs mighty tasty mm
Lol... HORSE KERN... Lol
Nivver in aaawe the horse, pony or deer jobbies that ah huv seen, did ah stop tae think o thim as a "HORSE KERN". Funny :-)
hmmmmmmmmmm sketchy Kinda lost me there but I like it....
The horse cairn!
Horse cairn haha!!
Yessir!
Hey Shug, question...My Ridgerunner is in the mail wondering do you know... or have you ever.... well Shug, can the hammock be used like a gathered end if a/or both bridge bar(s) get damaged/lost and prove unusable? Just wonderin what happens to a bridge hammock with no bridge.
+martyisabeliever Never heard of anyone doing that. I have seen someone carve ends on branches to work. Improvise.
***** yeah I was thinking that would be the obvious "Trail fix"...and then went to wondering' what if that dont fix.. Dunno how busy you are but if you get time could you set yours up and see if could be made to works like a G.E. hammock..
+martyisabeliever I think it would be uncomfortable as the suspension will be on four corners and you would be taco-ed in. Mine is out on loan so can't try.
***** well I agree, guess when mine a gets here, I'll giver a go and let you know if I come up with a work around... Though I do realize it is highly likely to ever be necessary
Eat porridge every damn day because everything else is garbage. Bacon and eggs on Sunday though of course: I'm not an animal.
The popularity of porridge is perplexing but purposeful........