Hammock Ridgeline Tutorial

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  • @moif
    @moif 4 года назад +46

    Green Bean would have been eleven this year. I still use your videos for reference and trying new setups, Shug. Thanks from 2020.

  • @rangerdoc1029
    @rangerdoc1029 5 лет назад +110

    I just got schooled by a 6 foot leprechaun. Good stuff, man.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  5 лет назад +48

      I outgrew my species......more of a gargoyle now.

    • @alexde1619
      @alexde1619 3 года назад +1

      he's like a dnd character

  • @KdawgCrazyOutdoors
    @KdawgCrazyOutdoors 9 лет назад +79

    Oh man. My heart just sank when I heard that pop and saw your old trusty hammock ripped. Here you are trying to teach us ground dwellers about ridglines and how to set a hammocks sag and...dude I'm so sorry. We appreciate the sacrifice. I hope you can make another one just as comfy. Take care brother.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад +7

      +KdawgCrazy Got the ripstop....now need the time.

  • @jstair78
    @jstair78 5 лет назад +12

    I just want to say I sometimes watch other videos on hammocks, backpacking, etc, but yours are by far the best. Between the detail and entertainment and everything in between. I love your channel, Shug!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  5 лет назад +2

      I appreciate that Justin.

  • @kieranrae
    @kieranrae 3 года назад +11

    Discovered you way back in 2014, still coming back here today (2021); you're a legend Shug! Thanks so much for all these.

  • @tankgrlz
    @tankgrlz 9 лет назад +4

    RIP Greenbean, I feel like I've come to know you well over the last year :(
    Really appreciate the video Shug, I prefer to hang without a ridgeline but was thinking of carrying extra cord to make one in case I need to throw a bugnet on, and watching you do that knot showed me it really is a quick and easy solution ..

  • @seaotter52
    @seaotter52 8 лет назад +13

    RIP Green Bean. At least you still have Frankenquilt and the old tarp to keep you company. My original hammock is still going strong and I will learn from this to avoid killing it. My condolences

  • @darrylthehorntoadpiper
    @darrylthehorntoadpiper Год назад +1

    Thank you Shug for this video!
    I just returned form trying out my hammock for the first time over night. The worst thing was I did not understand the ridge line concept. So I did not have it and I was miserable due to getting out of the hammock that was to high off the ground for my feet. It was hell getting out during the night to use the head and not having any support ! I was gong to give up the hammock but after watching your videos especially this on I’m going to give it a few mor tries!
    Thank again Shug for your videos!! Darry

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Год назад

      Glad it gave some insight.

  • @fredlove1402
    @fredlove1402 9 лет назад

    I had to chime in thanks for the tutorial! I've hammocked for several years and this is the most comfortable I've ever been in a hammock. Thanks again!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад

      +Fredric Love Y'elcome and love to hear of good comfort.......

  • @sinfonianbarelytone9191
    @sinfonianbarelytone9191 8 лет назад

    Just finished rewatching the series again and am ordering the book. So happy to be using my hammock finally. This time around I decided I'm using the marlin spike hitch with my webbing and whoopie slings. Easiest way for me for now. You are amazing! Can't stress that enough. Thanks for all you do.

  • @What_If_We_Tried
    @What_If_We_Tried 7 лет назад

    Really appreciate your tutorials Shug, and have already saved me from wasting $$ on lesser hammocks that would have never been a good fit for me.

  • @whoopieslings
    @whoopieslings 9 лет назад +4

    Another excellent tutorial. Very informative for both noobs and experienced hangers. Sorry about Ol' Green Bean but at least it demonstrated what can happen when one doesn't maintain at least a 30 degree suspension angle. Ditto on The Ultimate Hang...what a great resource. Rock on in Sector 7!

  • @ShamelessTR
    @ShamelessTR 7 лет назад +4

    Shug... You're just amazing. I'm so glad I found your videos. I hope I catch you out on the trail one of these days.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад +2

      Thankssomuch for that.

  • @skipison
    @skipison 9 лет назад

    Love the videos. I went from tent camping to four hammocks for me and the kids! Love it! Even got my brother and his son set up for scout camp this year. "Best night's sleep camping ever!" Thanks especially for the intro series. Great stuff!
    Usually I just watch your fun/entertaining/instructional videos. But I had to say thanks this time, and goodbye to Old Green Bean.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад

      Brett Hunt Thankee feller.....

  • @joshskaggs3751
    @joshskaggs3751 4 года назад +4

    R.I.P. green bean. Sad day. Glad to see some of the bean soup being used. I like all your vids. Just catching up this week. Thank you.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  4 года назад

      Whooooo Buddy and thanks.

  • @MaidMirawyn
    @MaidMirawyn 3 года назад

    You make learning fun, even when we're troubleshooting! I rigged up a ridgeline for my weekend trip, since I still struggle to get the angle right in the wild, but using utility cord until I can get some Amsteel. It was my second time camping with a hammock, and I owe much of my success to you. Thanks!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  3 года назад

      Once you get comfortable set-it and forget-it!

  • @Robjmar7
    @Robjmar7 8 лет назад

    Hey Shug...loved these videos on hammocks. Watched all 12 of them and even took notes. Thank you so much for taking the time to put these together for all of us. For all the other hammock newbees out there, these are the definitive videos to watch if you want to get into hammock backpacking. Don't watch any others. I've watched other videos on RUclips and everyone is always making something up or leaving something out or doing it wrong or leaving this step out or that step out. Shug tells you everything you need to know from beginning to end and doesn't leave anything out. He tells you not only how to do things and in the right order but he tells you the whys also. Plus he does it all outside in beautiful country and not in some living room. He also gives you links to gear and other resources. He also tells you how to stay warm in -40 degrees. Wow! And he's absolutely crazy and funny to watch. lol. Look people....these are the go-to videos if you want to do hammock camping. No I don't know Shug, never met him, not plugging his videos because I'm his cousin or something (I'm not)....just think that when someone takes the time to do something great to help us all out, he/she should be recognized.....Great work Shug....we all love you. Carry on. Sorry about Green Bean :(

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 лет назад

      +RS Marett I thankee so much for that. Made my week. Month even.

  • @soldtobediers
    @soldtobediers 8 лет назад

    Ridgeline makes perfect sense.
    Just gotta share my first hammock experience, now that i know a little more about your fondness in humor.
    Ft. Sherman Jungle Expert School in Panama, 1973, Hammock, Heavy, Bulky, Canvas, top, and mosquito net. Secured by it's hemp's creosote treated ropes. Finnally after 2 days with no sleep was allowed set it up just before dark between 2 - 10" diameter trees during a light rain... climbed in and knocked out for bout an hour, and felt my rump touchin the ground. Got out and saw that the 2 anchor trees had become un rooted and had meshed together at the top from what little i could see in the dark.
    Good thing though... cause a few minutes later... we were under Daisy BB gun fire, courtesy of the stationed Soldiers there. The only retaliation we had for them was rushing and butt strokin the hell out em with our M-16's. All they had were those BB gun stocks to fight back with. You could here them yellin hold up, hold up, it's only part of the exercise, only part of the exercise. i could still hear those buffer springs of the 16's going bucshh, bucsshh, long after this Peed off Paratrooper had ceased his 16's bucsshhing, buffer spring vows.
    Later on that day upon returning to the base to experience the many survival foods the jungle had to offer... plus having not eaten anything for the past 24 hrs. or so... The instructors had a fairly ample chow line set up for us. As we passed by each instructor server, we noticed that more than half of em had swollen cheek bones, and or busted lips. After filling ourselves with 2nds, They then told us what was on those palm leaves we'd eatin off of. The stringy barbecue looking meat was monkey, the raw fish looking meat was iguana. the rest was of a fruit or vegtative fare. After those days drinkin jungle stream water with iodine tablets in it, and our sweat smelling like an ammonia baby diaper... they showed us the machete vine cut extraction method. and it was the best water i'd ever tasted.
    Thank's for the ears Shug, and you're most welcome from those 2 of mine.
    Drive on with those videos. Every form of E__ducator should have to pass your standards of humor and logic before being turned loose on any students their assigned.
    -Former Sgt 82nd Abn. Inf. Div. 11B4P 71-74

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 лет назад

      +William Gilpin You are quite the wordsmith. Thanks for the hammock briefing. Whoooooo Buddy Sarge.

  • @eitser7376
    @eitser7376 8 лет назад

    Just finished watching the playlist, Hammock How-To For Noobs!! I'm about to pull the trigger and order my first hammock. I've decided on the Warbonnet Blackbird and The Edge tarp. Thank you for all the information you have shared, love your videos!! Very informative and entertaining!!
    Thank you sir!!
    Restie

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 лет назад

      +Restie D Thankee and may they serve you well and good.

  • @dstadt71
    @dstadt71 8 лет назад

    I'm not even into hammock camping and your videos ore awesome! The humor keeps me from fast forwarding through to meat of the video. You're thorough and knowledgeable and dammit you have me interested in buying a hammock! Keep up the great work! You just got a subscriber here!!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 лет назад

      Whcoooooo Buddy....thankee feller.

  • @locknload223
    @locknload223 8 лет назад

    This is easily one of your best, most informative videos. Thanks for posting!!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 лет назад

      +locknload223 I thankee.

  • @bgtsy
    @bgtsy Год назад

    Yup! Came cuz you were recommended them stayed outta sheer enjoyment. Bought cool hammock stuff for grown son and realize me and my bf need this hobby Thoroughly enjoy your gift!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Год назад

      I get my best ever sleep in the hammock in the woods. Restores my old body and young soul. Have fun with it! Be patient....ruclips.net/video/WI0B20DwLPU/видео.html

    • @bgtsy
      @bgtsy Год назад

      @@shugemery when I do big hammocks and STUFF if you have links (realized my comment was on an ooooooold video) we’ll use them. Your gift is not only serving others with what you’ve learned butt you’re amazing humor and intelligence!

  • @peepowman
    @peepowman 8 лет назад +2

    Shug, watched your minus 40 camping vid last night. This is my second view from your channel, and you're a rad dude!!! Thanks for the awesome footage and advice, you have a new subscriber. WOOO BUDDY

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 лет назад

      +peepowman Thanks feller....just an oler man trying to have so right good fun.

  • @snaponjohn100
    @snaponjohn100 9 лет назад +1

    Thanks Shug. I have watched so many seasoned hammock campers tighten there hammock like a bow string! That is how I did mine the first time. I never did fall asleep. Be blessed my friend. John

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад

      snaponjohn100 Loose and light and nod through the night.

  • @mrdonelsonglhs
    @mrdonelsonglhs 7 лет назад

    Shug ... I love your humor. Thanks for making ridgelines understandable for this newbie. Doing my first hang this weekend, and thanks to you, I'm confident my ridgeline will be correct!!

  • @adamhandley6032
    @adamhandley6032 7 лет назад

    A big woo buddy from South Wales UK I have to say a big thank you Shug for the fun and informative vids. They've inspired me to get a hammock and I've already fitted it with whoopy slings and a UCR that I made from 3mm liros dyneema. i just need to upgrade my 🌲 straps now👌😜 thanks again and keep those videos coming

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад +1

      Whooooooo Buddy)))))

  • @pixotica
    @pixotica 9 лет назад

    Shug, Thank you so much for this channel. I am 53, got back from ground camping last month; had slept almost not at all, just warn out with ground sleeping. for some reason I went to youtube and punched in hammock. Your masterfully entertaining vids pulled me right in. My hammock is ordered, have my slings made, working on my under quilt. I am ready for some fall and winter camping up here in the great white north of Eastern Ontario, I camp the lakes up around Calabogie Peaks; wonderful crown land area. I would love to see your show some day. If you ever do a show in Ontario; do post it on your channel. Best regards. Look forward to more of your great vids.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад

      +mike girdwood Did a show in Toronto once for the OPP. Thankee....

  • @rebelselfreliance3288
    @rebelselfreliance3288 9 лет назад

    Cause of you, I am now a Hammock camper. I must say that no matter what video of yours that I watch, you always make me laugh. You are a great inspiration to us all.
    Thank you for all the great and informative videos you do.
    Hopefully Green bean will make a full recovery somehow.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад

      Rebel Self Reliance I bow and swoop humbly here....thankee.

  • @trailsteppahog3089
    @trailsteppahog3089 9 лет назад

    I read The Ultimate Hang and decided to make my own gathered end hammock. I went on my first group hang 4th of July weekend near Mt Washington. The same happened to me, no ridgeline and hung it too straight and ripped it. Not as bad as yours did. I have now added the ridgeline to my setup to remind me to have more of a hang. Thanks to your tutelage I will be an expert hanger in no time. As far as hammock camping is concerned I'm hooked. Arigatou gozaimashita

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад

      Backcountry Kev Do itashi mashite.

  • @lueallan2210
    @lueallan2210 9 лет назад

    I wish I had seen this about two weeks ago. I had just finished whipping the ends of my hammock, made my whoopee slings and headed for the back yard. Hung the hammock between two trees, crawled in and immediately knew what it felt like to be a pea inside a pea pod. I couldn't lay on an angle and when I put my daughter in the hammock she became a pea as well. The both of us were able to sleep in it at one time but the rope running through the channel at the end of the hammock broke and now it just doesn't fit right any more since I whipped the ends. Brand new it did not have a ridge line but I bet a ridge line would cure my problems now. Thanks for the great vids my daughter and I enjoy watching them together.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад

      Lue Allan Whooooo Buddy Lou!

    • @lueallan2210
      @lueallan2210 9 лет назад

      ***** I have been experimenting all afternoon with the ridge line length. Every time I get the hammock I fall asleep so I'm doing something right.

  • @mobidi4012
    @mobidi4012 4 года назад

    Oh god, four years later, I know that you replaced it but I was really affected for your loss. You teached us a good lesson there ! The novice that I am is totally thanking you for all my futures hammock camps, totally in found of it.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  4 года назад

      Was a real good hammock.

  • @bushcraftcambridge5086
    @bushcraftcambridge5086 9 лет назад

    I tried using a taught line hitch on my ridge line to use as an adjustment. It worked so well I've left it in place. And the dead end of the hitch I used a reef knot to attach a shock cord which is half the length of the ridge line then taught line hitch the other end to the ridge line and it can slide up or down the ridge line and stays where you put it. And this gives me a stretchable attachment for my eno guardian bug net. And under quilt. The adjustable ridge line is great because you can mark where you like it and still easily adjust it without the tag end of a whoopie sling hangin down. Lots of words to describe something so simple. I'll be doing a video showing this in a bit more detail soon. Thanks. Love your tutorials. You've been my hammock inspiration. And I've learned soooooooo much from you.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад

      Bushcraftcambridge Yessir....good to hear. Whooooo Buddy)))))

    • @BarryDutton
      @BarryDutton 9 лет назад

      BushcraftCambridge is my nephew. We camped out this past week in an offgrid site he literally built with his own hands, and I can verify, his hammock and bush skills are super awesome. I spent time finally in his hammocks and I felt less pain than in normal beds, while on my roadtrip!

  • @billb3374
    @billb3374 7 лет назад

    Its my first summer camping in a hammock the ridge line absolutely brings the comfort to the next level

  • @rluxon
    @rluxon 7 лет назад +1

    Hey Shug. I'll be honest. When I watched the first video with you in it (don't recall which one) I thought you were a foolish good ball and would not like your videos. BUT after watching more of you, your goofy attitude is a welcome change from so many videos on RUclips. I for one really enjoy your entertaining and educational videos. Don't change anything and keep up the great work.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад +3

      Not the first time I have been told. No plans to change. I can't!

  • @dawnhansen7886
    @dawnhansen7886 4 года назад

    Your video is informative & enjoyable. I was looking up hammock hanging calculator videos and found this. My hammock will go in a mobile home so I need to be extra careful. I'm glad I watched this,
    THANKYOU ❗

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  4 года назад

      Glad it gave a bit of insight dawn.

  • @kerryward6896
    @kerryward6896 9 лет назад +24

    classy shug attire at its finest as usual lol, we dont judge, we love shug no matter what !

  • @CampfireTalk
    @CampfireTalk 9 лет назад +2

    "Oh, Sweet spot of mine" What a classic.
    I'm going to forward this video to a friend. We were just talking about ridgelines the other day. It's almost like you can read my mind. Scary...
    All secure in sector 7!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад +1

      CampfireTalk Oh.....I can read it. Your thinking country ham and greens!

  • @GreatLakesBackpacker
    @GreatLakesBackpacker 9 лет назад +1

    Great video, Shug. Sorry for the loss of your ol' friend. Not only did it serve you well for years, but we all benefited from the great tutorials you two provided the RUclips community. Looking forward to seeing Green Bean 2.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад +1

      Great Lakes Backpacker GB legacy shall live on.....

  • @davidsizemore5642
    @davidsizemore5642 8 лет назад +1

    Late to the party, but not to hanging.Thanks for a great tutorial! Used to use (and still do when luxury camping) a HH, but switched to a Doublenest because I spend a lot of time on a C-17 and have to share a small amount of space with a lot of others hanging. The consistency of a ridgeline allows me to hang almost anywhere whether its between trucks, pallets, the airplane frame, or any combination!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 лет назад

      +David Sizemore Hanging and hauling and flying....Whooooooo Buddy))) Must be a cool ride.

  • @boggycreekbeast
    @boggycreekbeast 9 лет назад

    Missed you Shug! My video feed isn't working right or something so I missed this one. Best hammock videos on youtube!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад +1

      boggycreekbeast A humble thankee.

  • @McNuggetEh
    @McNuggetEh 9 лет назад +1

    This is exactly what I was looking for.. You have impeccable timing.. Thanks. Going to get some sag in my hammock.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад +1

      McNuggetEh I knew you needed to know so I did the vid you know!

  • @bigdhaunter9521
    @bigdhaunter9521 9 лет назад

    I believe ol' Green Bean will be back.... Maybe a tad shorter, but just as good. Thanks for the explanation of ridgelines. In about a week I'll be camping in my DIY hammock for 2 weeks- not backpacking, but it will be some glorious sleeping! Will try the ridgeline . You rock, Shug!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад

      BigD haunter May patch him. Not sure. Stress test. Have a great time.

  • @crdnl1412
    @crdnl1412 7 лет назад

    Love your videos shug. One silly man, it keeps the videos super entertaining and fun.

  • @mydearriley
    @mydearriley 2 месяца назад +1

    I hope you have children or youngsters in your family on which to bestow your fun yet insightful presense
    Invaluable character traits to embue in the next generations ❤

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  2 месяца назад

      I sure do. A daughter 32 years old. Went into circus biz like us. In the Netherlands performing right now. Thankee for your good and kind words.

  • @joshuagolembiewski5383
    @joshuagolembiewski5383 8 лет назад +2

    You're videos are so entertaining xD Always learn a lot too! I hope one day we can cross paths, perhaps on them trails! Keep it up my friend.

  • @brianthomas390
    @brianthomas390 9 лет назад

    Great set of helpful videos, full of useful information. Not sure if it was the information or your unique hilarious presentation style, whatever I just done the lot in one hit!
    Cheers Shug keep up the good work.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад

      +Brian Thomas Whoooooo Buddy)))))

  • @Survivalist2008
    @Survivalist2008 9 лет назад

    Fun, educational tutorial...as usual. I learned alot about hammock ridgelines that I did not know. I'll check out the links, I do need that book. Thanks. And, I share your pain over the loss of "Green Bean". I'll be in mourning with you...at least until you buy another. Take care!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад +1

      Survivalist2008 I made GreenBean...my first DIY hammock. I have ordered more 1.9 green ripstop to duplicate. GB will live on. GreenBean 2.0

  • @crafty714
    @crafty714 4 года назад

    I just keep watching your videos, maybe it will sink in one day. By the way, The North Woods look like an awesom place yo hike and hang, in a hammock! Really enjoy your videos!!! Thanks for posting!

  • @judalu9557
    @judalu9557 8 лет назад

    Love your humor. Also your videos are full of great tips.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 лет назад

      +Judalu Thankee for that.

  • @EscapingTheCity
    @EscapingTheCity 5 лет назад +1

    Poor Green Bean. Your lesson is not in vain Shug. I promise you I will never suspend my hammock that tight again after seeing that. I'm still having flashbacks to it...

  • @silentpaw
    @silentpaw 9 лет назад +11

    Rest in Peace Green Bean, You were a good friend, and you will be missed. OK, time for Green Bean 2.0

    • @silentpaw
      @silentpaw 9 лет назад +4

      silentpaw In all honesty, I use a ridge line to hold up my bug net. It is a vital piece of hammock gear here in the deep south.

  • @MADMAXDANIELS
    @MADMAXDANIELS 9 лет назад

    Dang ! Old Green Bean martyred it self so we could get a riidgeline edumacation. Thanks Greeny Beany !!! Something tells me your next video is gonna be on patching your hammock ! Cant wait for that one Shuggsy Wuggsy !!!!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад +1

      Max Daniels I just don't think I would trust a patch. I'll make bags out of him. New ripstop ordered already.

  • @Stormstaff
    @Stormstaff 9 лет назад +3

    RIP Green Bean
    Thanks for the great explanation on ridgelines!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад

      Stormstaff Y'elcome and thankee.

  • @walterkress3648
    @walterkress3648 4 года назад

    Hey Shug, thanks for all the tutorial videos, much appreciated. I did try a hammock, a cheapie from Ebay, but dammed uncomfortable. Still being curious, I bought a TTTM original. Oh boy, what a difference. The problem now is that after setting it up, lay in it to test and I fall asleep. lol. Now I see why you use a hammock. Thanks again Shug, good luck to you and happy hammock camping.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  4 года назад

      Whoooooo Buddy)))) Enjoy that hammock quest.

  • @kathyb9823
    @kathyb9823 4 года назад +3

    Thanks so much for this and all of your tutorials. I was sent to watch your tutorials by our Scoutmaster. I have learned so many knots, so much about hammock camping, and I'm not even the one camping, my son is! I set up a ridgeline for the hammock while using your videos as a wonderful guideline. My husband and son helped, and we also set up the tarp ridgeline. Prusik knot, bowline, trucker's hitch, marlin spike...I can do 'em all now. I see where they're needed. Sent son off this morning for his first hiking trip with his new hammock and I know with having that ridgeline (with prusiks) on his hammock he'll be at the right angle to get some sleep. The rest is up to him! Thanks again for taking the time to school us noobs on all of this. : )

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  4 года назад +1

      Love reading posts like yours. Hope he is pleased with his hammock skills when he gets home.

  • @larrybowman9664
    @larrybowman9664 9 лет назад

    Thanks Shug. I asked a question a few weeks ago about the ridgeline deal and I hear the talk but I like to see examples as well. Thanks for another useful video for us beginners. Now I know I'm doing it right. Sorry about the "BEAN".

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад

      larry bowman Glad it helped.

  • @jamesy1955
    @jamesy1955 5 лет назад

    Ha ha ha .....I like you and your whole attitude. Very informative and entertaining. My favourite you tube video so far.
    Keep up the good work. 👍👍👍👏👏👏

  • @shannontaylor1849
    @shannontaylor1849 3 года назад

    9:00 'Ridgelines; do you want one, do you not? I dunno... I'm not really you.'
    You are a delight providing much merriment and wisdom, my friend!
    You're not even ashamed that you disguise your depth with shallowness- well done, sir!

  • @officerlittle
    @officerlittle Год назад

    Bro, I want to say thank you for being the foundation of my hammock camping.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Год назад

      Enjoy your hammock quest~~Here is a more updated ridgeline video....ruclips.net/video/0wKEOK7G23o/видео.html
      and tighten a saggy ridgeline easily....ruclips.net/video/Gq7fDjH90MU/видео.html

  • @ShazBookOwl
    @ShazBookOwl 7 лет назад

    That was sad to see the tear in your favourite hammock, "Green Bean".
    New to hammocking here, so getting lot's of advice from you and other 'experts'... here on the YT.
    Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.
    Cheers from the land down under.
    ShazBoo

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад +1

      I made a new Greenbean the New 2.0 but will sorely miss the original.
      Thankee.

  • @mro4056
    @mro4056 9 лет назад

    From one 50 plus Taurus to another, great job on one of the more obscure aspects of the hang. Aside: Nice Dutch Biners too. I went the whoopie hook route, will see how it goes.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад

      Rory Lee Whooooo Buddy

  • @Peteru69
    @Peteru69 7 лет назад

    Just the right amount of eccentric for my liking. Great stuff Shug!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад

      Mucho appreciato feller.

  • @gvwells
    @gvwells 8 лет назад

    getting over back surgery the ridge line sure makes a good way to balance also holds bug net pretty well. thanx for the vid best wishes

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 лет назад

      +gvwells It is handy to lean on changing pants and such.

  • @lckeeper1
    @lckeeper1 9 лет назад

    Nooooooooo!!! Green Bean! What a good loyal companion he been. I say viking funeral out on Lake Superior. Thanks again for educating and entertaining us, no matter the cost.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад

      lckeeper1 Reincarnation GreenBean Nation

  • @ianjones5841
    @ianjones5841 8 лет назад

    This inspired me to go and get a hammock. You're a star!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 лет назад

      Hope you try one sometime.

  • @WoodsTrekkinAdventures
    @WoodsTrekkinAdventures 9 лет назад +1

    My condolences on the Green Bean hammock, maybe it's what was meant to be? Anyway, another fine production and very informative. I have a budget Grand Trunk Skeeter Beeter Pro...so I'm not sure how to rig the ridgeline....but I'm gonna try. BTW the bits with the clown nose in between the frames were hilarious! Thanks for the tutor session Shug, much appreciated.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад

      WoodsTrekka' Thankee feller from this clown

  • @hellomynameisrio5017
    @hellomynameisrio5017 2 года назад

    I didn't even make it past the opening credit before smashing the subscribe button. 👌🏼 Exactly what I was looking for

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  2 года назад

      Whoooooo Buddy)))) I do have an updated one on the subject....ruclips.net/video/0wKEOK7G23o/видео.html

  • @TomsBackwoods
    @TomsBackwoods 9 лет назад +37

    Thankee Shug..... R.I.P. Green bean :(

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад +1

      TomsBackwoods Thanks for the thought.

  • @tonejones
    @tonejones 9 лет назад

    my jaw dropped when you hopped out and your hammock ripped. I have a similar green hammock I made years ago that is my go to. I have other much more expensive full featured hammocks but my greenie that cost about $20 is my favorite...My condolences.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад

      Scott Lawson I hear you. Something about those made ones.

  • @kirkh.2522
    @kirkh.2522 9 лет назад +1

    Sorry to hear you ripped your hammock. Thanks to you I start hiking and hammock camping. Even though I did not do an overnight thing yet I love taking it with me and do a little day trip. Get a lot of compliments and I agree. The Ultimate Hang is a great book.

  • @buzzandselunsupervised649
    @buzzandselunsupervised649 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for that Shug 83%. Wooooooooo Buddy. Giving this a go next time I'm out. Cheers Sel UK

  • @RallohE
    @RallohE 9 лет назад

    As ALWAYS Shugrow ... most excellent video and lesson in things hammocky!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад

      ***** The ridgleine tale must be told again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again and again......in perpetuity.

  • @davidmahoney7960
    @davidmahoney7960 6 лет назад +1

    Lol I’m loving your videos me and one of my boys just started hammock camping

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  6 лет назад

      Hey...enjoy that time hanging' together.

  • @themusicneedsyou
    @themusicneedsyou 9 лет назад

    Thanks Shug!! Love the pointers. Learned a new knot, added a book to my list, and found a new technique to try!! I have always sent my ridgeline to the tree, and threw my rain fly over that. I had this idea that it would keep the tarp stationary...not pulling the stakes out of the ground, as I sway left n right. I'm going to try your method and see how I like it next time I'm out. And, I'm going to ditch my 550 chord, yes it does stretch! Hang Loose Shug! KoolKyle

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад +1

      themusicneedsyou I think your talking tarp ridgeline. This is a structural hammmock ridgeline. ruclips.net/video/4GQPY5BuyPI/видео.html

    • @themusicneedsyou
      @themusicneedsyou 9 лет назад

      oh, two individual lines! Got it, thanks Shug!

  • @UncleJoeHikes
    @UncleJoeHikes 9 лет назад +1

    As usual, better than any reality TV on TV!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад +1

      Joseph Polk I bow here.

    • @UncleJoeHikes
      @UncleJoeHikes 9 лет назад

      ***** Except that sinus drain vid. Could go my whole life without seeing that one! :o

  • @jariperho
    @jariperho 9 лет назад

    Thanks for this video. I've got and read the book, but a visual demonstration always helps. We also saw what could happen when a hammock is hung too tight! Sorry about Green Bean, but at least his spirit, the happy mesh bag, survived to continue the show.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад +1

      Jari Perho The edge got me and GreenBean....thankee. Kittos.

  • @DannyWalker1949
    @DannyWalker1949 7 лет назад +1

    Thank You for all the links for hammock camping and parts we need.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад +1

      Y'elcome. Hope it helps.

  • @chuckreetz2953
    @chuckreetz2953 9 лет назад

    Sweet shug! Just got out to north dakota and I am in hammock heaven! Good night!

    • @Skittlebrau46
      @Skittlebrau46 9 лет назад

      Wait, I'm in North Dakota right now, and I haven't seen two trees within a quarter mile of each other.
      Either you found the spot where they hid all the trees, or that's a mighty long suspension!

    • @chuckreetz2953
      @chuckreetz2953 9 лет назад

      That is very true. Got lucky here by watford city. I even brought extra hammock for partner.he loves it

  • @tinyhousegreece4923
    @tinyhousegreece4923 6 лет назад

    was going to leave your video after the intro. Yet stayed for a lot of info and fun viewing TY

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  6 лет назад +1

      Efcharistó polý....

  • @tdulka
    @tdulka 6 лет назад +1

    I love sleeping in my hammock, yet I've never slept at an angle. I wake up feeling great unlike when I sleep in a tent. However, I am going to try the ridgeline as well as the angle and see what happens. Going backpacking in a couple of weeks so we'll see how it goes. Very informative, thanks!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  6 лет назад +1

      Try it out. Nice to hang stuff on it too. Have a right good trip.

  • @jstep100
    @jstep100 5 лет назад

    Cool! Didn’t realize the purpose of a ridge line until this video that I’ve been skipping over for months because I didn’t think there was anything more to learn about it.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  5 лет назад

      I really like hanging stuff off of mine.

  • @geraldhenrickson7472
    @geraldhenrickson7472 9 лет назад +1

    I have found the 83% rule on ridgeline length is VERY helpful. If I experiment a little, usually just another inch or two shorter than this, I can make the calf ridge disappear. Vivi the adjustable ridgeline! WooHoo! Oh...I mean Whoa Buddeeeee!

  • @greatamericansurvival
    @greatamericansurvival 7 лет назад

    Awesome video thanks for all the help.

  • @athiker7209
    @athiker7209 9 лет назад

    I like my ridge line. I may adjust for more sag. But the main reason I have it, is for the storage bag that can slide to hold my glasses, and etc. Plus, the ridge line is the same length every time, regardless how tight you make your tree connections. I use a plain old sil-nylon tarp, 7 x 10. The 10' length runs along another ridge line with the prusik knot at both ridge line grommets. I'm easily able to center the tarp over the hammock. I've seen your setups before and they have helped me get my sleeping system together and I'm really happy with it. I think my tarp is about 18 oz.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад

      Ron Briz Carry forth Ron. Ridgeline on....

    • @athiker7209
      @athiker7209 9 лет назад

      ***** I'm now thinking it's an 8 x 10. I have about 4 ft hanging down on both sides.

    • @brianmcentire5091
      @brianmcentire5091 9 лет назад +1

      Ron Briz I went on a cycling trip this June and carried my hammock (w/ ridge line) as my sleeping system. I hung ALL SORTS of things from my RL! Most times it looked more like a clothes line than a ridge line. :)

  • @cloudsrain8753
    @cloudsrain8753 9 лет назад

    Shuga Shuga, you are da man. Nice last few videos you ve done.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад

      Clouds Rain Thankee. I feel allright about it.

  • @derekl2882
    @derekl2882 8 лет назад

    Thanks for the videos. Heading to SHT this weekend for my first night off the ground. The hammock ridgleline is really the last thing I am fiddling with, at least before I decide to fiddle with everything all over again but I think I am in a good spot. I wish the secondary knot was more focused. I cant really see how you are tying that secondary knot. I have all kinds of zingit, and biners, and am just getting a little lost in the weeds here. I like this video because it is simple, and I just wish I could see better how you tied that knot.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 лет назад

      Basically this knot....www.theplacewithnoname.com/hiking/sections/gear/shelter/hknot.htm
      Any knot will do but this one holds well and is easy to un-tie.

  • @dbcustomrc
    @dbcustomrc 7 лет назад

    Within the first 10 seconds I was a Shug fan. LOL. I love people like this. Subscribing.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад

      I thankee for that.

    • @dbcustomrc
      @dbcustomrc 7 лет назад

      I didn't realize I had watched one of your other hammock videos. I'm an RC pilot as well. I had a hard time focusing on the hammock topic as I was trying to look at your birds.

  • @skategreaser
    @skategreaser 8 лет назад

    Thanks for the video. I have been attaching my ENO bugnet to my rainfly ridgeline. It works, but when my hammock swings, it pulls against the net and the fly shifts around. I added a ridgeline like yours to my hammock, put the net over the hammock and new ridgeline, and now the net and hammock swing together without affecting the fly.

  • @N2tech
    @N2tech 9 лет назад

    I'm getting bored and restless. Time for a hike. Entertain me. LOL. Luv ya man. Take care.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад +2

      N2tech I'm on the road woking. Working and sweating. May be a while for a video. Your restlesness may overtake you........

  • @57koop
    @57koop 9 лет назад

    Green bean did not make that sacrifice for nothing. It educated many hammock hangers over the years with many ,many helpful videos! Thank you green bean! R.I.P

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад

      57koop GB is still in intensive care.

  • @kadenhisgen7693
    @kadenhisgen7693 8 лет назад

    You are the reason I like to hammock! Can you make a video of how you made your DIY hammock. I have an ENO doublenest right now and I really want to make a DIY one like yours. Thanks!

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 лет назад

      I already made the hammock...but here are the directions...tothewoods.net/HomemadeHammock.html

  • @ebacko4048
    @ebacko4048 4 года назад

    Love this man. I'm learning a lot

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  4 года назад +1

      Whoooooo Buddy)))))

  • @kbangfpv6226
    @kbangfpv6226 11 месяцев назад

    Gday just found this video loved it
    your just like my friend Vw John, this was the most helpful video yet thank you mate keep up the craziness we need more funny in this world 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 3 thumbs up

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  11 месяцев назад

      Made my day bang~ Thankee and Fair Dinkum~~ Good crazy for the win.

  • @SheepDogActual
    @SheepDogActual 4 года назад

    Beginner here, used the old military style when I was in. Thanks for the info and guidance.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  4 года назад

      I have laid up in one of them once. Still way better than laying on the ground. Hope you get back into one.

  • @northeestbushcrafter
    @northeestbushcrafter 8 лет назад

    just found ya channel pal, really interesting and great crack, lol, ive just bought the new dd xl frontline , it has a ridge line in there , with a hammock organiser, i had my 1st camp last week and i still need a few adjustments to the hammock, , but i did have a great nights kip, atb john

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  8 лет назад

      +northeastbushcrafter Nothing like a good kip in the woods. My Dad used to use the word kip. Love it.

    • @northeestbushcrafter
      @northeestbushcrafter 8 лет назад

      something we use in newcastle pal, england, geordies, dunno if yav herd of us, lol, ya carnt beat a good kip in a hammock pal,

  • @darrylthehorntoadpiper
    @darrylthehorntoadpiper Год назад

    Shug, just go the the book (Ultimate Hang ) thanks it’s a great book with lots of great info.
    But your video hear is the best on how to set up a hammock ridge line & why!!👍😎🤓

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  Год назад

      Here are some ridgeline updates.....ruclips.net/video/0wKEOK7G23o/видео.html
      Loose ridgeline...ruclips.net/video/Gq7fDjH90MU/видео.html

  • @mikitta47
    @mikitta47 7 лет назад

    Love your videos -- I'm entertained AND educated.
    You said you would answer two questions. Here's my first. .... Have you set up a static ridge line with a jungle hammock? You know the ones with the mosquito nets attached.
    Here's my second question - did it work reasonably well with the ends of the ridgeline going out through the gathered ends of the hammock?
    I'm going to give this a try with your instructional in mind. Just wondering if you had done this already and if you found a better way to set things up.
    Yeah yeah, one of these days I'll get a separate hammock and bug net, but in the meantime, I'm cheap and I got the jungle hammock for less than $6 on sale.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  7 лет назад

      Thankee.
      1)...I never have done that.
      2)..I have never gone through the whipping on the hammock. Just hook it up like I show in the video has always worked for me.

    • @mikitta47
      @mikitta47 7 лет назад

      TYTY :)

  • @127rosalie
    @127rosalie 9 лет назад

    Yessir I'm a noob. Watching your toots got me started and answered lots of questions. Thank yew. But I have another how does it work... In the Deep South we gotta have skeeter nets how does it work with a ridge line? Does the line go through the net loops? Thanks for your support.

    • @shugemery
      @shugemery  9 лет назад

      +Madur Rudam They usually go over it with an add-on bugnet....www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/blackbird-traveler-accessories/

  • @paulschaefer2352
    @paulschaefer2352 3 года назад

    Thanks, keeping simple things simple - well done.

  • @sakelleys
    @sakelleys 6 лет назад

    And your videos but Hammock Camping and then a great inspiration keep up the great work