@@shugemery Not a problem sir. I still enjoy very much your outdoor videos and Fixed Line Aircraft. Your videos are very calming and zen which has helped me/us this past year. I always look forward to your videos. Thanks so much for everything you do and making us smile during these times. Greetings from Arizona.
For me retirement has not been easy. I let work be my purpose in life. After a completely unexpected quintuple by-pass a year ago at age 57 you realize how short your time on this beautiful rock is. You also find out who your friends aren’t, kind of an awakening. We decided I would retire so we could do the things we had planned to do later in life now. You just never know what life has in store for you. We bought a 5th wheel and spend as much time camping as we can.
Both my parents passed two years ago and I just had a knee replaced at 52, those two things really have me thinking about using the rest of my time wisely. One of the last wise things my mother told me as her life was slipping away was, “ whatever your going to do you better get busy doing it.” That rings in my head like a bell. Happy camping!
Every square foot of the woods contains more beauty than anything man has ever created. Thanks for sharing your adventure. "Some days you have it and some days you don't". Truer words haven't been said.
1:27 that part was hilarious. Thanks for keeping us busy and laughing in these hard times! Stay safe out there. Hopefully one day we’ll be able to get back to normal.
Very cool trip shug. You beat all the elements. Yes yes, the wight. It is very important. Your bagpack is not that heavy, but you made it in a comfortabletilly way. This is the point, to have a light pack, bud statt all you need. (Lot of work) I love the squirrels all around you. Thank you for sharing your time with us. 😊
For many of us we are looking forward to retiring in hopes of being able to do the things we really enjoy. In the case of you, fair life seemed to be a huge passion of yours so I'm sorry for that but happy you still can enjoy all your other passions. You had me for a minute when you said you felt like someone or something was following you. I was expecting a visit from the Maple King. Love these longer videos. Take care and hope you and your family stay happy, healthy and safe. Thanks Shut for taking us along with you.
What’s up Shug! glad to see you are still getting out to enjoy nature. It must have been 7ish years ago when I first discovered you while researching hammock camping. I love gear and tinkering with cook systems and all that kind of stuff so I’ve always been a fan of your channel. Stay Well!
Looks great. Been a Shug marathon tonight. Thanks for the videos. Yep: the simple tarp rules. Classic Northwoods chippy footage. Retro-style look. Love it.
I'm bummed about not having the state fair, but I did manage to get some cheese curds from one of the traveling food stands! I am definitely missing your show. I usually try to catch you every year. I watched you as a kid, and now I drag my husband along to see you. Glad to see you're doing well, and enjoying the trails.
Calls em likes i sees em! Girl scout cookie waltz with Linda is a song we wrote u might like in the peoples key of C here on youtube. Feel free to sing it. I know u luv gscout cookies! Pntbutter patties?
I'm really awfully sorry I never got to see you perform. I was hoping this would be the year the kids and I might catch you at the Wisconsin State Fair but then Covid happened and... yeah. All the best Shug, we sure do appreciate you!
I’m watching this in the evening and 10 minutes in your hammock looks so comfortable I’m starting to nod off. I’m going to bed and I’ll finish this tomorrow 😊
I gotta say I've been watching your videos for years now and I think my favorite part of your videos is breakfast from the hammock and of course your instructional videos but always a good watch ... anyway keep up the good work and thanks for the inspiration getting into hammock camping long ago !
Hello Shug. That's a great campsite on Disappointment Lake. We spent about 3 days there early Summer 2019. Great times and great place to enjoy sunsets. I am always entertained by your videos and antics. Best wishes. Paul from Chandler, AZ.
A little late watching this but better late than never! Been going through a rough patch & your videos are great for my soul! Thanks Shug! Always good seeing you on the trail.
Shug I gotta thank you. You posted this in the nick of time. I dehydrated some chili for a trip to the BW next week and it is just a little disappointing. Edible but just. Fritos is exactly what it needs. Thank buddy!
Very enjoyable video, Shug! Thousands of would-be attendees of the Minnesota State Fair are sad about its cancellation and missing a Shugmery show. The whole world will be glad to have 2020 pass on and the globe will never be the same. So sad.
Finally got around to watching the lollygag and it did not disappoint. Zen moments and wind and rain and a dependable sling make my heart full. Heading to the gorge in a few weeks. Hope all is well in your hood Shug.
Hey Shug, this is easily one of the best videos on the internet! You deserve WAY more subscribers. You’re SO GREAT at what you do. Thanks for all the advice and entertainment! Please don’t ever stop! You got me into hammock camping, and I could never repay you enough! Thanks buddy 🤟😆
@@shugemery Shpadoinkle!! I’m gonna hammock onward and upward until I reach the stars! You’ve entertained and inspired many more than you’d ever think, and you do so seemingly with ease. Thanks again brother, and please keep producing excellent content! I’m one of those people who let the ads play while I practice what you preach, because you deserve it just as much if not more than anyone else. The videography is excellent, and commentary always the perfect blend of info-tainment haha thanks again, to a living legend!! P.s. Your juggling skills are incredible!!! 🤯👍🔥 P.p.s. Don’t feel obligated to reply, I’m sure you have many more miles to go and many more people/squirrels/spirit animals to see! Just wanted to say that I greatly appreciate you passing down your knowledge and wisdom, rock on!!!
P.p.p.s. The vids of all the different mushrooms are really pretty and interesting! I do that too! 📸🍄 Check out the Storybook Trail near Luray, VA someday!
I'm 63% as old as you, and even for me, each year, getting away from all the calamity is my main driving force for backpacking. Makes the woods that much more special each year. BTW, thanks for the advice on the Superior Hiking Trail. It was my dad's first backpacking trip (at the age of 63) and he hammocked his heart out!
The entire Sierra Nevadas are shut down with all the fires going..... so no backing . Nice to see you out there enjoying nature. Can't wait for this year to be over.
Normally I shy away from videos this long, but although it took me two sittings to view the last one, I watched this one from start to end. I have to tell you, that while I "get a kick" out of most of your backpacking related material, I really have enjoyed the last two especially. I backpack alone most of the time, and kind of relate to the tone of the last few presentations. Good job and I look forward to the next one. Truck on!
Shug, been watching you do these since 2013, never a disappointment. I can relate to your recent circumstances, at the end of my military career I had spent the last portion with JSOC and the let down from all that was huge. Your videos have really helped me get out there, despite injuries, and enjoy it. Thanks Sean.
I am getting used to a different time continuum with this new phase of life. Heading into it with no expectations. Good luck with yours. Whoooooo Buddy)))))
Mr. Emery, you have had a most interesting life. I enjoy most of your interests as well. I can't imagine having enough friends to cook 20 pork shoulders for. You have to be a half brother to Robin Williams, and that is a compliment. We live in a beautiful state, I do wish it had less mosquitoes. You don't seem to have an issue with them like I do. Always good to watch your videos, thanks for sharing with us.
Critters, rain and wind gusts oh my! That chipmunk wins on being fully confident. At least he was nicer than the canoe k-9. I love the trips where mother nature throws us a curve ball. That's the stuff memories are made from. Good soliloquy on pack weight. Agreed about "whatever gets you outside" and that it's always adjusting. I take it all trip by trip. Went on a day hike yesterday with the whole crew to a waterfall. My day pack weight was heavier than what I normally carry on a weekend trip. I like your moxie and positivity ; ) all secure in sector 7
Looked like a good time. I like your old man comfort load. At 61 I have the same concept on my touring bike. No matter what a bag always go's with me. It contains things that make me feel prepared and ready to go. Take care and thanks for the video. That was a pretty brave chipmunk. Al
Hi Shug. It was a good thing to be a part of the Food Parade. I had half my lunches backstage at Baldwin. Quiet spot on the grounds. (What?) People were enjoying themselves. Lots of '2021!" . I'm glad you had a good trip.
Glad to see that you're still out and about on your vacation time for we all know it's no more work time Retirement is definitely doing you good Awesome video again you are well relaxed
Great video. Great area to show us. I feel the best part of video was when you talked about your plan for what to do if weather got too bad. Preparation and Mitigation and Planning is not covered/Talked about as often as it should be when going into the Backcountry. Your imparting of experience wisdom and good natured fun is definitely a highlight. Thanks for sharing. Definitely going to look at itsy site for a backpacker or a tent or landscape type print.
Great to escape vicariously through your videos. It's currently snowing ash here in California and haven't seen blue sky for more than a day in the last two weeks. Looking forward to getting back on the trail when it's safe to do so. Thanks for the vids Shug!
Looked like a fun trip. Thanks for bringing us along on your adventures into the woods. From your videos, I've learned a lot in regards to hammock camping and have been inspired to come up with some ideas that I hope to try and maybe implement into my trips as well. Thanks for all you do for the camping community! Can't wait for the next one!!
Shug, so glad to see you’re well, out on the trail and trying to enjoy retirement! Crazy weather we’ve been having this summer from high winds, tons of rain to September snow in some areas. As always great video, be safe and happy trails!
Great advise on being prepared to find the safest place you can if a storm starts dropping trees. Best to give yourself a fighting chance if you can. Also, I laughed heartily at “disapproving old lady” from among your state fair audience characters. Always great to see a vid from you! Stay safe.
Sitting at a campsite on Oklahoma USA. Typically turn my phone off. But enjoying your company and trail talk. Thanks for doing what you do and doing it well.
Took my grandson to Gordy's after our SHT hike a few weeks ago, he loved it! We were supposed to go up to the BWCA this coming week but our area in IA/SD was so high in Covid that we didn't want to bring it to Ely, next year! I agree about pack weight, I scrutinize every ounce but then that just makes room for luxury items like a chair or stool, Thermacell, and extra Coffee Crisp candy bars!!! Thanks for filling our BWCA void.
Good trip Shug! I too just returned from a long weekend of camping. I "car camp". My final night netted me 11 hrs. of sleep in my hammock. Absolutely unheard of for me at home. No rain for me, plenty of eye-candy to enjoy while reading in camp. Life is good... gonna do it again in two weeks.
This video is just what I needed to get me extra pumped for my Souix Hustler trail adventure in just about two weeks, hammocking with a friend. Always good to see you out doing your thing! Never been to Gordy's, but I'll make sure we stop after. I drive by it all the time on my way to my cabin. Woohoo buddy!
@@shugemery iv'e been watching from Brisbane, Australia for the last 10 years. and have been making breakfast on my elbow in a protrail for too long.. did you ever try that ninox flat lay hammock? im thinking of getting one, but you seem to be comfortable in so many others....
As a guy that solos far more than group hikes, you’re pretty spot on to what that lady says, lol. Don’t stop your “Shug Chautauquas.” You speak well for us odd ball soloists.🤙👍
Hey Shug... that is awesome about your Etsy store and I see you already have 74 sales!!! Cha-Ching!! Great way to supplement your retirement, good on you! Take care
In Georgia's Black Rock Mountain National Park, I had a pretty good ride in those trees. That night was a windy one. So windy a earth sleeper friend of mine moved his tent, he was so worried about debris. Even with the nippy cold and the windy tree rodeo, I just love sleepin in that hammock.
I got to watch this on a nice cool, breezy night laying in my hammock! I got my Wooki wet today (haha - I can say things that sound dirty too). I was pleased to find that even in 100% humidity at about 55°F it dried out just from laying in it. I'm car camping, and I'm glad to have learned this when there's no safety risk. I would have been somewhat worried if it was a little colder and I was out hiking and it got wet. Now I know I can just lay in it and it will dry out. A little splashing isn't dangerous, but certainly something to be avoided. I'm still perfecting my new tarp setup and my doors ended up being too close to the quilt and splashing rain was getting up underneath. I figured out how to get the doors closed further away using just the four main stakes. It's fun learning new equipment, it's even more fun when it's dialed in! Whooo Buddy! All secure and dry in this sector!
shugemery, I’m on the recovery side now. My wife is totally over it and my daughter is about a day behind me. It hit pretty much the whole house. Only one of the four people in my house avoided getting it so far. Thanks for the well wishes 👍
The world is a better place because of shug’s videos.
Nice of you to say. I'm happy out there away from everyone and everything.
@@shugemery I was just wondering if you could do some more videos of you and Meg in RBBB. I loved the one you did with Charlie Fry.
@@sleepyjoe2060 I don't have any more video footage of those days. Wish I did.
@@shugemery Not a problem sir. I still enjoy very much your outdoor videos and Fixed Line Aircraft. Your videos are very calming and zen which has helped me/us this past year. I always look forward to your videos. Thanks so much for everything you do and making us smile during these times. Greetings from Arizona.
I enjoy our trail talks. You talk, I listen. Listening is how we learn. Just don’t retire from the trail talk.
I will then continue to spout palaver. Thankee.
@@shugemery You brightened up when you talked trail stuff! Great wisdom.
SHUG, one thing you'll never retire from is warming our hearts with sweetsweet trail videos. VIVA SHUG!!! WHOOOOOOOBUDDDDDDDAAAAAYYYYY!
Thanks for the right good words.
Love your videos especially the different campsites
Thankee feller....
For me retirement has not been easy. I let work be my purpose in life. After a completely unexpected quintuple by-pass a year ago at age 57 you realize how short your time on this beautiful rock is. You also find out who your friends aren’t, kind of an awakening. We decided I would retire so we could do the things we had planned to do later in life now. You just never know what life has in store for you. We bought a 5th wheel and spend as much time camping as we can.
@Hard Truth wishing you many happy years of retirement!
Both my parents passed two years ago and I just had a knee replaced at 52, those two things really have me thinking about using the rest of my time wisely. One of the last wise things my mother told me as her life was slipping away was, “ whatever your going to do you better get busy doing it.” That rings in my head like a bell. Happy camping!
Carpe Diem!....seize the day.
It's always a great day when it's a Shug video day!
Nice words...thankee.
Thanks for putting in the time and effort so we can tag along with you. I really enjoy your videos.
Thankee.
Every square foot of the woods contains more beauty than anything man has ever created. Thanks for sharing your adventure. "Some days you have it and some days you don't". Truer words haven't been said.
Truth!
Glad to see you out on the trail
That's like spotting Bigfoot!
You got lucky!
Were you the one following me? haaa Whoooo Buddy))))
No I would have at least tried to introduce myself I'm still in Florida. BWCA is still on my bucket list hoping to get back up that way soon
1:27 that part was hilarious. Thanks for keeping us busy and laughing in these hard times! Stay safe out there. Hopefully one day we’ll be able to get back to normal.
Thankee. Normal always resumes.
Yeah merci for making me laugh too. My patience to be back to normal days is slowly running out
Very cool trip shug. You beat all the elements.
Yes yes, the wight. It is very important.
Your bagpack is not that heavy, but you made it in a comfortabletilly way.
This is the point, to have a light pack, bud statt all you need. (Lot of work)
I love the squirrels all around you.
Thank you for sharing your time with us. 😊
I did enjoy my wood-rodent visits. Whoooooo Buddy)))))
For many of us we are looking forward to retiring in hopes of being able to do the things we really enjoy. In the case of you, fair life seemed to be a huge passion of yours so I'm sorry for that but happy you still can enjoy all your other passions. You had me for a minute when you said you felt like someone or something was following you. I was expecting a visit from the Maple King. Love these longer videos. Take care and hope you and your family stay happy, healthy and safe. Thanks Shut for taking us along with you.
I would have been happy to see the crabby ol' Maple King. Whoooooo Buddy)))))
What’s up Shug! glad to see you are still getting out to enjoy nature. It must have been 7ish years ago when I first discovered you while researching hammock camping. I love gear and tinkering with cook systems and all that kind of stuff so I’ve always been a fan of your channel. Stay Well!
Whoooooo Buddy)))) and thankee
Thank you Shug. I needed this.
Whoooo Buddy))))
Looks great. Been a Shug marathon tonight. Thanks for the videos. Yep: the simple tarp rules. Classic Northwoods chippy footage. Retro-style look. Love it.
Yeah you sure did~~~~
Thanks once again for the trip videos. So much happiness delivered!
Thanks for the good words. Whoooo Buddy))))
Thank you Shug for the perfect hiking advice and the pure joy that your videos give us. Big smiles on my and my daughter’s face. ✌🏼🌿
Made my day!
Fantastic editing, and splicing in old footage was great. Makes me smile every time. Keep em coming!
Whooooo Buddy to both of ye'
I'm bummed about not having the state fair, but I did manage to get some cheese curds from one of the traveling food stands! I am definitely missing your show. I usually try to catch you every year. I watched you as a kid, and now I drag my husband along to see you. Glad to see you're doing well, and enjoying the trails.
Thanks for that. I'll miss being at that fair but time to make room for the new kids. They will need the work.
U r awesome Shug! Can't tell u how much i appreciate your steady awesomeness! Thankyou! Never disappoint. Always a pleasure!
You are too sweet Linda-Lass.
Calls em likes i sees em! Girl scout cookie waltz with Linda is a song we wrote u might like in the peoples key of C here on youtube. Feel free to sing it. I know u luv gscout cookies! Pntbutter patties?
I am a Do-Si- Do man all the way. I like the tubes of cookies more than the trays. Those trays are high-fallutin.
I'm really awfully sorry I never got to see you perform. I was hoping this would be the year the kids and I might catch you at the Wisconsin State Fair but then Covid happened and... yeah. All the best Shug, we sure do appreciate you!
I'll miss that fair but really have not missed performing like I though I might.
I’m watching this in the evening and 10 minutes in your hammock looks so comfortable I’m starting to nod off.
I’m going to bed and I’ll finish this tomorrow 😊
Sleep=Power
I gotta say I've been watching your videos for years now and I think my favorite part of your videos is breakfast from the hammock and of course your instructional videos but always a good watch ... anyway keep up the good work and thanks for the inspiration getting into hammock camping long ago !
I like filming breakfast from the hammock as it is the best time to debrief and prattle on.
Another awesome adventure.... thanks for taking us along!
Glad to have you.....
Backpacker and F1 fan! You're my kind of people Shug. Keep the videos comin and enjoy retirement.
Yessir. Watched Mugello quali this morning at 8am.
Hello Mr. Shug good to see You out and about enjoy Your hikes and share Your love of the BWCA! Reminds Me I need to get back up there again ...
It awaits you. Whoooooo Buddy)))))
Hello Shug. That's a great campsite on Disappointment Lake. We spent about 3 days there early Summer 2019. Great times and great place to enjoy sunsets. I am always entertained by your videos and antics. Best wishes. Paul from Chandler, AZ.
Whoooooo Buddy))))))
Always makes me smile 😃
Whoooo Buddy))))
Wow! It is sooooo great to see you hiking again! 👍🏻
Thanks...but I have been hiking!....ruclips.net/p/PL42A47C8FBAB9C49A
A little late watching this but better late than never! Been going through a rough patch & your videos are great for my soul! Thanks Shug! Always good seeing you on the trail.
Me too. Thanks for taking the time.
Great hike Shug! Good to see you back on trail. Love the artwork, now you got me thinking.... :)
I appreciate it.
Great to comeback to your channel after a long time and see you’re still doing what you love
Welcome back and Whooooooo Buddy)))))
Shug I gotta thank you. You posted this in the nick of time. I dehydrated some chili for a trip to the BW next week and it is just a little disappointing. Edible but just. Fritos is exactly what it needs. Thank buddy!
Fritos, cheese and onions peps it up!
Very enjoyable video, Shug! Thousands of would-be attendees of the Minnesota State Fair are sad about its cancellation and missing a Shugmery show. The whole world will be glad to have 2020 pass on and the globe will never be the same. So sad.
I sure did miss the payday on that one for sure!
But enjoying my retirement all the same.
Thanks for the good words.
I love your videos no politics no Panic just sharing the moment you’re living in and it’s a beautiful moment !
I go to escape all that stuff and not talk about it on camera. We sure get it all 24/7 the rest of the time. Talking about it cures nothing. Action!
Oh my gosh... I’m 1:30 into this video and already cracking up! Thanks!
I bow deeply here.
Finally got around to watching the lollygag and it did not disappoint. Zen moments and wind and rain and a dependable sling make my heart full. Heading to the gorge in a few weeks. Hope all is well in your hood Shug.
May She treat you well and kindly.....
Hey Shug, this is easily one of the best videos on the internet! You deserve WAY more subscribers. You’re SO GREAT at what you do. Thanks for all the advice and entertainment! Please don’t ever stop! You got me into hammock camping, and I could never repay you enough! Thanks buddy 🤟😆
Hammock onward doinkle~~~~~
@@shugemery Shpadoinkle!! I’m gonna hammock onward and upward until I reach the stars! You’ve entertained and inspired many more than you’d ever think, and you do so seemingly with ease. Thanks again brother, and please keep producing excellent content! I’m one of those people who let the ads play while I practice what you preach, because you deserve it just as much if not more than anyone else. The videography is excellent, and commentary always the perfect blend of info-tainment haha thanks again, to a living legend!!
P.s. Your juggling skills are incredible!!! 🤯👍🔥
P.p.s. Don’t feel obligated to reply, I’m sure you have many more miles to go and many more people/squirrels/spirit animals to see! Just wanted to say that I greatly appreciate you passing down your knowledge and wisdom, rock on!!!
P.p.p.s. The vids of all the different mushrooms are really pretty and interesting! I do that too! 📸🍄 Check out the Storybook Trail near Luray, VA someday!
I am a healthcare worker and have been at home in bed with "the virus" for 10 days. Thanks for you videos! Stay Safe!!!
Hey....you stay safe and recover well.
I'm 63% as old as you, and even for me, each year, getting away from all the calamity is my main driving force for backpacking. Makes the woods that much more special each year. BTW, thanks for the advice on the Superior Hiking Trail. It was my dad's first backpacking trip (at the age of 63) and he hammocked his heart out!
Righto! You Dad is only a year older than me.
The entire Sierra Nevadas are shut down with all the fires going..... so no backing . Nice to see you out there enjoying nature. Can't wait for this year to be over.
I hope the best for you all out there. Whoooo Buddy))))
Good to see you in the woods shug. Got my patch in the mail and it looks awesome
That is tops! Thankee for the support.
Shug! Your photography skills have reached a new level...many thanks for the hike in the woods! Cheers from Nova Scotia.
Thankee 'eh. Whoooooo Buddy)))))
Normally I shy away from videos this long, but although it took me two sittings to view the last one, I watched this one from start to end. I have to tell you, that while I "get a kick" out of most of your backpacking related material, I really have enjoyed the last two especially. I backpack alone most of the time, and kind of relate to the tone of the last few presentations. Good job and I look forward to the next one. Truck on!
Solos are just great. Unless I go with real good friends from time to time. Whoooooo Buddy)))))
Great to see you out in the woods. Thank you for making the effort filming it.
Appreciate you eyeballing it.
Thank you. Another great walking vid, love them. As the world seems to be shattering, watching these keeps me sane! :)
Keeps me a bit sane too. Whoooooo Buddy)))))
listening to all shugs videos while working cant go wrong there
I'll interfere with your work for sure~~~~
Shug, been watching you do these since 2013, never a disappointment. I can relate to your recent circumstances, at the end of my military career I had spent the last portion with JSOC and the let down from all that was huge. Your videos have really helped me get out there, despite injuries, and enjoy it.
Thanks Sean.
I am getting used to a different time continuum with this new phase of life. Heading into it with no expectations. Good luck with yours. Whoooooo Buddy)))))
Thank you brother, for all you do.
Whooooo Buddy)))))
Mr. Emery, you have had a most interesting life. I enjoy most of your interests as well. I can't imagine having enough friends to cook 20 pork shoulders for. You have to be a half brother to Robin Williams, and that is a compliment. We live in a beautiful state, I do wish it had less mosquitoes. You don't seem to have an issue with them like I do. Always good to watch your videos, thanks for sharing with us.
the 20 pork butts were for a grad party. So nephews friends...not mine. Though they were afterwards.
Good one buddy, thanks for bringing us along.
You look like your 48 Shug!
48! Thanks~~~
I'm excited cause I know fall is on the way and that means we get a maple king video very soon.
We hope so but time will tell. He Awaits.....
And you can order the Maple King print if you kiss him ;)
All hail the maple king.
Long live the king! Long live the king! Long live the king!
Great backpacking advice as always. Love to see some of the -40 trips again and Maple King...woooooo buddy
The -40º might have been a once in a lifetime thing. MK and and I hope to get a trip when we can get it together.
Critters, rain and wind gusts oh my! That chipmunk wins on being fully confident. At least he was nicer than the canoe k-9.
I love the trips where mother nature throws us a curve ball. That's the stuff memories are made from. Good soliloquy on pack weight. Agreed about "whatever gets you outside" and that it's always adjusting. I take it all trip by trip. Went on a day hike yesterday with the whole crew to a waterfall. My day pack weight was heavier than what I normally carry on a weekend trip.
I like your moxie and positivity ; ) all secure in sector 7
Moxie...kids got moxie I say. Spunk, sass, verve, elan.
You are a true treasure, Shug!
Nice of you.
Looked like a good time. I like your old man comfort load. At 61 I have the same concept on my touring bike. No matter what a bag always go's with me. It contains things that make me feel prepared and ready to go. Take care and thanks for the video. That was a pretty brave chipmunk. Al
Those chipmunks were pretty amusing.
Always awesome! Thank you Shug.
Whoooo Buddy))))
Hi Shug. It was a good thing to be a part of the Food Parade. I had half my lunches backstage at Baldwin. Quiet spot on the grounds. (What?) People were enjoying themselves. Lots of '2021!" . I'm glad you had a good trip.
I heard it went well. Glad you got some Baldwin time. I'll sure miss it.
Another great trip Shug. Sometimes spending time in the rain isn't a bad thing. Except when the wind blows so hard. Thanks again for such a nice trip.
We spend so much time trying to get out of the rain. Nice to be in it in the woods.
Glad to see that you're still out and about on your vacation time for we all know it's no more work time
Retirement is definitely doing you good
Awesome video again you are well relaxed
I don't miss travelling the road for shows that is for sure. Going to enjoy getting old.
Great video. Great area to show us. I feel the best part of video was when you talked about your plan for what to do if weather got too bad. Preparation and Mitigation and Planning is not covered/Talked about as often as it should be when going into the Backcountry. Your imparting of experience wisdom and good natured fun is definitely a highlight. Thanks for sharing.
Definitely going to look at itsy site for a backpacker or a tent or landscape type print.
It is an important one and often overlooked as you say. Thanks feller.
Great to escape vicariously through your videos. It's currently snowing ash here in California and haven't seen blue sky for more than a day in the last two weeks. Looking forward to getting back on the trail when it's safe to do so. Thanks for the vids Shug!
Take care out there and hope the best for those fires. Seems to happen yearly.
Where’s yoiiiiuuuurrr Buuuddddyyyy Shug
Amazed by you’re bravery to go it alone!
I truly love a solo. My Billy Jack moment.
Hey Shug! Thanks for the video. It's been a crappy week and this video just put my mind at ease.
Whoooooo Buddy)))))
Looked like a fun trip. Thanks for bringing us along on your adventures into the woods. From your videos, I've learned a lot in regards to hammock camping and have been inspired to come up with some ideas that I hope to try and maybe implement into my trips as well. Thanks for all you do for the camping community! Can't wait for the next one!!
Thankee for the good words.
At 21:45, so sad for your camp (and memories) but glad to see the squirrel is happy to find your peanut bag ;)
I was bummed about that camp but stuff changes out there.
Whooo budeeeeehhh
Good to see you are enjoying your time outdoors
It was a perfect day to be lazy and enjoy nature. A bright spot in these dodgy times.
Great stuff! Thanks for sharing!
Y'elcome and Whoooo Buddy))))
Shug, so glad to see you’re well, out on the trail and trying to enjoy retirement! Crazy weather we’ve been having this summer from high winds, tons of rain to September snow in some areas. As always great video, be safe and happy trails!
It was a moody trip weather-wise but that was nifty. Yes, I typed nifty. Whoooooo Buddy)))))
Huge difference in your spirit between starting out (kinda down) and finishing (the ol' Shug!). Hope you get out more, to keep your spirits up!
I was tired.....up at 4am and 5 hour drive. But then I got rested and of course felt better. But the World had been on my arse the previous week.
Thanks Shug. I needed this today. Glad to see it's getting to be autumnal somewhere. WB!
We are for sure in a cool spell here....
Great advise on being prepared to find the safest place you can if a storm starts dropping trees. Best to give yourself a fighting chance if you can. Also, I laughed heartily at “disapproving old lady” from among your state fair audience characters. Always great to see a vid from you! Stay safe.
I saw that reaction so many times...haaaa
So nice too see you in the piney woods
Whoooooo Buddy)))))
Very nice! This is one of those places I have always wanted to visit.
It awaits you....Whooooooo Buddy)))))
Sitting at a campsite on Oklahoma USA. Typically turn my phone off. But enjoying your company and trail talk. Thanks for doing what you do and doing it well.
Nice. Nothing like being up there for the quiet! A rare fly-over but not too much.
Man you are funny, your wacky sense of humour cracks me up!
Thanks for the laughs, keep on being excellent
Whoooooo Buddy))))) Thanks for the good words.
Took my grandson to Gordy's after our SHT hike a few weeks ago, he loved it! We were supposed to go up to the BWCA this coming week but our area in IA/SD was so high in Covid that we didn't want to bring it to Ely, next year! I agree about pack weight, I scrutinize every ounce but then that just makes room for luxury items like a chair or stool, Thermacell, and extra Coffee Crisp candy bars!!! Thanks for filling our BWCA void.
A bit of luxury is good. Glad you got to Gordy's~~~
Good trip Shug! I too just returned from a long weekend of camping. I "car camp". My final night netted me 11 hrs. of sleep in my hammock. Absolutely unheard of for me at home. No rain for me, plenty of eye-candy to enjoy while reading in camp. Life is good... gonna do it again in two weeks.
11 hours! Oh joy, right? It is the hammock. And being out. Whoooooo Buddy))))
New Shug video on my birthday? Perfect!
Happy birthday! Whoooooo Buddy)))))
You are so lucky to be backpacking right now my beloved High Sierras here in California are all on fire
I feel for all you out that way. Best to you. Whoooooo Buddy)))))
Thanks
Always enjoy your videos.
Whoooo Buddy))))
Hooray! Slug is back!
Slug! haaaa
Shug, I'm pondering the cancellations too, bud. It's taken a bite. Best to you and yours! Thanks for the walk.
wooooo buddyyyyy!
Righto~~~~~!
This video is just what I needed to get me extra pumped for my Souix Hustler trail adventure in just about two weeks, hammocking with a friend. Always good to see you out doing your thing! Never been to Gordy's, but I'll make sure we stop after. I drive by it all the time on my way to my cabin. Woohoo buddy!
Make sure they are open...sometimes they close after Labor Day. 7 mile spur trail to the Sioux Hustler loop. Have a right goodie up there.
Is this Shug's best video? Well done! Inspires me to get out again!
I don't think my best but I sure had a fun and weird time. Thankee.
whoo buddy indeed.. blessings to you and your loved ones
Thankee.
@@shugemery iv'e been watching from Brisbane, Australia for the last 10 years. and have been making breakfast on my elbow in a protrail for too long.. did you ever try that ninox flat lay hammock? im thinking of getting one, but you seem to be comfortable in so many others....
Not tried the Ninox. Have read mixed reviews. Reckon it depends on what hammocks you are coming from.
ohyeah, that was fun! see'n that OWL label warmed my heart. thankee. _ you'll have to tie a bell on your new spoon :)
True on that. Never found it.
@@shugemery sorry for you Shug :( Maybe a bigfoot used it as a toothpick
I'm 62 also. Headed up that way at the end of the month. Gonna bring the canoe and do a little fishin'. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
I feel lucky to live in the state with the BWCA in it. About a 5 hour drive for me there-abouts.
As a guy that solos far more than group hikes, you’re pretty spot on to what that lady says, lol. Don’t stop your “Shug Chautauquas.” You speak well for us odd ball soloists.🤙👍
I hear ya'. Solos are so freeing....
Hey Shug... that is awesome about your Etsy store and I see you already have 74 sales!!! Cha-Ching!! Great way to supplement your retirement, good on you! Take care
Thank you. A nice bit of passive cha-ching to aid in my retirement lolly.
Appreciate the time and effort you put into making these awesome videos! Safe travels👍
Thankee.
In Georgia's Black Rock Mountain National Park, I had a pretty good ride in those trees. That night was a windy one. So windy a earth sleeper friend of mine moved his tent, he was so worried about debris. Even with the nippy cold and the windy tree rodeo, I just love sleepin in that hammock.
Yessir....love that ride.
Thanks for the video Shug. Took my mind off like for a while before bed. Looking forward to coffee now!
I shed all worldly situation thoughts whilst out there. Whoooooo Buddy)))))
Great trip. Crystal clear footage too!
I thankee. Whoooo Buddy))))
I got to watch this on a nice cool, breezy night laying in my hammock!
I got my Wooki wet today (haha - I can say things that sound dirty too). I was pleased to find that even in 100% humidity at about 55°F it dried out just from laying in it. I'm car camping, and I'm glad to have learned this when there's no safety risk. I would have been somewhat worried if it was a little colder and I was out hiking and it got wet. Now I know I can just lay in it and it will dry out. A little splashing isn't dangerous, but certainly something to be avoided.
I'm still perfecting my new tarp setup and my doors ended up being too close to the quilt and splashing rain was getting up underneath. I figured out how to get the doors closed further away using just the four main stakes.
It's fun learning new equipment, it's even more fun when it's dialed in!
Whooo Buddy! All secure and dry in this sector!
If you spread the tarp a little wider it really helps with rain splash in most cases. So does soft ground. Whoooooo Buddy)))))
Good trip. You have a good map and keep a good gear + list. Thanks
Righto~~~~
Beautiful part of the country.
I am lucky to have it in my state.
Awesome Shug, thanks.
Watched this while planning our fall trip to the SHT.
Ahhh...Fall feels like it is here already!
Great video man and so much truth about hiking your own hike! Cheers, Marc
Had a guy tell I backpacked wrong once. I laughed right back at him and he seemed confused by my reaction.
Nice trip. Thanks for helping me pass almost an hour of time while I’m fighting the Covid. Glad to see you have your paintings up on Etsy 👍
Hope you come through it well.....
shugemery, I’m on the recovery side now. My wife is totally over it and my daughter is about a day behind me. It hit pretty much the whole house. Only one of the four people in my house avoided getting it so far. Thanks for the well wishes 👍