Thanks for all you do for the hanging world! Just wanted to share that I did the JMT 3 years ago on the ground and I missed my hammock. I realized that they have plenty of trees in the west to find somewhere to hang. I took my two boys and some friends back in late July this year. Since you are above the treeline a lot on the JMT I decided we needed a ground game. So we took a klymit air pad for insulation in the hammock and comfort on the ground. We used poly widow shrink wrap for a ground cloth. We could get two fronkey bug nets under one tarp which decreased our foot print. The shock cord on the bottom of the fronkey stays snug under the air pad. The system worked great but fortunately we only had to use it at a campground in Lee Vining the night before we went on trail in Yosemite We were the only ones hanging out west. The buy at VVR even commited that he has never seen a hammock group in area where backpackers camp that he calls mushroom city!Not much on the internet on hanging in the Sierras. Its possible with a little longer tree straps and an option for the ground. Next time I will take my underquilt and just tough it out on the ground if I have on a Sierra adventure.
Shug, i recall seeing this a while ago... and i have not read each comment-but, this is an Outstanding lesson! In a pinch- turn the Trash compactor bag inside out (bc ya don’t want dirt going back into your pack when your done) and fill it with leaves. This, is a “Brouse” bag and protects you from the ground-helping you stay off and preventing conduction. AND- I learned to juggle nearly just like this at the end of the vid. Thanks again, my Lord-of-Lollygag!!!
I have a hammock and wondered what to do if I had no trees, now I know, Thank you so much. This is very informative and also enjoyable to watch. Take care Shug I hope to travel around Canada with my hammock and a tent as well.
Thank you, Shug. Your videos are unforgettable so I learn something every time. You really shared a lot of information with viewers over the years. I’m new to hammock camping and really appreciate your generosity.
I'm an Old RV'r but love hiking the woods. Buying a setup really for "me", but also my son can can use it to get to outdoors easier and enjoy life under the stars. I'm liking this better than tenting myself, giving me more versatility. No I'm not hiking out for no 2 weeks....2-5 days here...early spring to late fall. Winters kill me now. You are a wealth of information and give multiple forms of setups. Two thumbs up....I'm on a series of your videos sucking in information. 👍👍
I had a go at this with my dd frontline hammocks worked really well and half way through the night a weasel thing walked through my set up took refuge on my bag, it was raining out side it took no notice of me in the hammock then the rain stopped and it went. It was a bizarre experience probably looked at me thought dumb humans got himself caught in a net. You always make your vids entertaining and at the same time useful, I have to say I enjoy them a great deal. Thanks
I'm going to make a video about how to hang a tent in a tree😉 Another great video shug. Almost had to go to ground a couple times. I always carry a torso length pad just in case. Plus it makes a good couch 👍
Great work, Shug! I was waiting on some comment on the trash compactor bag being new vs used but guess my mine was in the garbage. You are single handily bringing the woods back to generations of people.
Great video Shug - it's a topic that hasn't been covered sufficiently. The only thing I'd add is, the few times I've had to go to ground I've been able to find one end (I make it the head end) that I could tie to something (small tree, picnic table, etc.) Makes it a little easier to set up with one person. Keep those videos coming!
Hey Shug! I've been on the fence about trying a hammock for about a year now. With my oldest son in scouts (Star) & me serving as a leader, we go camping every month.... Then I stumbled across your YT channel about 2 weeks ago & it fired me up. Got my first hammock delivered last week and can't wait to string her up!! My son doesn't know it yet, but he has one sitting in my closet for his birthday next month!!! Keep posting these videos and we'll keep watching.
htmelle yeah he does. The main reason it took me so long to pull the trigger is because I don't personally know anyone that hammock camps. Shug pushed me over the edge.
Cheers shug, I needed this on a recent trip, I ended being up on the side of a hill while my tented friends were down in the valley. Will use this in a pickle next time if needed. Woohoo buddy!!!!!
Hey Shug. I have been following your channel for a long time. Thanks for contributing all that knowledge and preference for me and others to enjoy. I just want to point out, that I believe the optimal position of the stake (shown @ 6:49) is actually the ridge of the stake facing the direction of the pull. You have faced the ridge facing away from the direction of pull. Hope this makes sense, and a difference :) Have a great day.
I cannot use a hammock due to problems with my back. However I keep watching all your videos because they are very informative, fun and provide all of us without of good info. Cheers!
Thanks! Great video. Yep, not enough trees - my biggest fear! lol. Just pray it's not raining if that ever happens, too. A similar situation happened to us recently so 3 of us tied off to one central tree and we kind of star patterned out from it. One was a snorerer, so 2 of us didn't get much sleep! haha Happy trails!
We are doing our first hammock camping trip Easter weekend. We decided to ditch the tent and only take hammock systems for the 5 of our family that is going. We have tested them in the local park several times with the entire setup so crossing our fingers!
Anutter gud'n ... but then when aren't they! Good information pal ... for the dreaded "going to ground".CLEVER tarp delivery intro! LOVED IT. Hope you and the bride are doing well!
3:13 always great! Woo buddy I've never seen this before. Good to file away in the noodle... I have a tent trip coming up in a few days with my 7 y/o camper and a hammock trip a few days later with my buddies. Will manage to stay cool by the river, can't wait! All secure in sector 7
Cool solution! I am about to go to iceland where there are no trees in most areas...and i really didnt want to buy a tent. Would prefer to just use my ENO JungleNest hammock. Now i know i can. Thanks Shug ✌🏼
I have a recommendation. Use a Taut-Line Hitch over at your stakes. You won't have to reposition the stakes, only tighten the hitch. Great tutorial, thanks.
Good idea using the hammock! I have only planned on using my tarp in a scenario like this. I don't use trekking poles yet so it would be strong sticks. Nice little fan!
Great stuff, Shug! Hope all's well! If you have a Fir or Spruce near by, their boughs make a very comfy and warm bed that helps with conduction. Not hard or time consuming to make up either - kept me warm with a small fire for 3 nights in Scotland a couple years ago!
Good video. I use this technique to pitch my Cuban tarp and My $20 Chillax double on the beach here in S Florida. Hey Shug. The Chilax is 10'6" long not stretched out tight. 90's and high humidity are the name of the game here and it can be done bug free in shade. Tight lines
I had to do this recently. I'd seen this video ONCE in the past... so my setup wasn't _quite_ like this... but it got me through the night which included a thunderstorm, with light hail. Slept warm, but my back HURT like the dickens in the morning. Man, I don't like sleeping on the ground. - HF toferj
OH I hate the thought of sleeping on the ground after all the years in the hammock,, I will hike or canoe to another sight if I am alone to find the right trees, but worst case yes this would work just fine,, thanks as always for your time and effort in making a great vid to educate the hammocking community.
Nice video Shug. also could dig up the soil if compacted to make a little softer. Depending on season,pine needles or the like,a few bushels under hammock. Keep em coming.
I woke up from the warbonnet ridgerunner this morning and saw your new video post. Reminds me i need to practice going to ground in the ridgerunner...i might have to one day! But i hope not!
Thank u for another helpful video from the Shug video-vault I can lookup and get some good instruction from, I hope you keep them coming, much appreciated good sir.
hey....I remember those original orange crush drinks , and old skool nehi`s , a & w ` s and chocolate soldiers . all the good ones had cane sugar in em....not fructose corn syrup. great hammocking vid as usual , shug
we rarely ever saw them down south here....but I had only a rare few of em....that were blue......raspberry flavored nehis.....ive dug old bottles for years.....ive got em all the way back to blob top coca-cola and even some crockery beer bottles and lightning colored jars....whats truly funny...is the best ones are found a lot in old long unused outhouses , and very deep dumpsites....
Hey Shug love the channel. If I cant find the trees i need , I will use 1 tree and make a tripod for the other end to hang my hammock. I make bipods to hang my tarp.
When I bought my hammock, I specifically chose one with 3000mm waterproof fabric so it could be used as a bivvy on the ground if necessary. Of course, I'd still use some sort of additional waterproof liner under it. I've always carried an assortment of large plastic garbage bags in my pockets when camping for emergency waterproofing/shelter and recently managed to get some Polycro sheeting. At some stage, I want to get a piece of Tyvek as a more resilient - but still lightweight - "footprint" for going to ground or any other time I might need some additional/emergency waterproofing. My Exped Downmat doesn't work well in the hammock when hanging, but I plan to carry it anyway so I've got something insulated and comfortable to lie on if I have to go to ground for the night - it's worth the extra (negligible) weight and bulk to have it on hand in case of emergencies. ("Better to have and not need" etc) Thanks for showing how it's done. Pretty much as I theorised it would work, but nice to get some pointers from someone with experience. One of the main reasons for transitioning to hammocks, for me, is to have something more *versatile* than tent camping - the ability to set up the tarp in numerous configurations, the ability to camp in places where it's impossible to pitch a tent etc - and that includes being able to go to ground if there's nothing suitable to hang a hammock from. I want my system to give me more options for choosing a place to stay the night than I previously had.
Sod this in far too civilised to sleep on the ground like some beast, I'd just keep walking to the next set of trees... JK. Good plan. DD hammocks used to sell a waterproof bottomed hammock for this purpose, but I heard it made you sweat something rotten. Great video Monsieur Emery.
Adrian Haddock I have that DD hammock my son used it all this past week from sun through Thursday at linville gorge. I can say it will get some condensation in cold weather but he has no issues in the warm weather
I have the DD Hammocks Modular Jungle Hammock. It does sweat some in the winter so I just remove the second layer. I too have used it in Linville Gorge. (!!) I also had to go to ground out west where trees were sparse or too weak above the tree line. The DD Hammock performed well as a bivy.
Adrian Haddock I have that DD hammock......the travel hammock. I have it set up in the woods behind our house all the time.....and yeah.....it does get condensation in IT!
Thanks Shug. Haven't had to deal with that...yet. Your UQ protector could be another layer of protection. If you carry it on trips you are concerned about finding a good hang.
Hey shug....surely (and don't call me Shirley) a thermarest would be a better way of getting a good nights kip if you end up on the deck, I know the weight is a ball-ache at 11/2 lbs and the price but worth it for the comfort....as always really enjoyable video...rock on mate...ginge
Hi shug.....meant to ask have you ever used a winter half quilt in conjunction with a down jacket instead of a full over quilt...if so how did you find it....thanks again
I guess I will have to invest in some trecking poles. I am a walking staff person, but between your video and setting up porch style they would be handy. Maybe borrow my son's. I just thought buy some cheap ones to practice in the back yard and use my sons on the trail. That way Stick would not get pissed being stuck at home while I take trecking poles with me.
Bruce Ferguson I have a set from walmart around $20. I use them for porching and tarp poles when ground sleeping. I have had no problems with them for 2 years.
set my hennessy hyperlite up like that on a 10,000' summit, woke when the wind pulled out all the stake and the weight of the trekking poles was all that save it from going off into the abyss. noisy night for sure.
Maybe on amazon for cheaper tarps. I heard folks like the Chill Gorilla tarp. Seam seal it! Search hammock tarts on amazon and you will see a lot on the cheap.
Thx Shug! Great ideas.. Besides tent setup, I only have an eno hammock, and a large (non ul) tarp (the kind of HD material traditionally tarps are/were made out of. What would be the ideal solution for bugs? -or should I just cough up the dough for a whole new setup like dutch's new hammock or warbonnet ridgeline or xl ?
Here are some photos of Amok XL on ground. Keep in mind you could void your warranty doing this. Put down a ground cloth. You will need to shorten the XL ridgeline. I wrap it around a small biner to achieve this. flic.kr/s/aHsmqF37Td
ShugEm....are you implying that the average hiker does not have the imagination to figure this technique out for themselves? I think you are...and I agree. I'll bet you would be extremely sad to have to resort to this method...for you love the air beneath you. I tried hammocks and have gone back to a tent for the most part. People make too big a deal out of hammocks...and I'm not sure why. Always entertaining no matter the subject matter, but you are an entertainer to the core, I think. Thanks for all you do man...and I mean that...you are, indeed...the man...and I don't compliment liberally.
Always having a tarp is half the battle. Since I have gone to the superior gear hammock with the built in underquilt...this method may not work so good. I was really thinking about taking the penalty by getting a real light weight bathtub footprint and a lightweight inflatable sleep pad....and leave the hammock out of it if I am faced with the no tree nightmare.
Sometimes ya' gotta do what you gotta do. Going on a trip this weekend through an old burn area. May have to do this. Go to ground. Taking a light pad along. As to the SG hammock with built in UQ...it would work with ground cloth of sorts and a pad. Kind of like laying on a sleeping bag, still laying on some compressed down.
Want to learn how. No but I know you will make it fun That’s why I still carry pad for under insulation. Just in case the world ends and there’s no more pine trees in East tx.
Hello Shug, thank you, as always, for the instructional and entertaining vidoes. Always enjoy them!!! Question: when you're "going to ground" like this tarp ste-up, do you not use the shock-cord line tighteners , as you do with a hammock hang tarp setup? Thanks, and WHOOOO BUDDY!!!
Excellent video Shug, as always! I'm wondering how that'll work with my netless. I've just ordered netting for making a fronkey style, so I guess I'll just have to experiment!
What do you think about a hammock without an integrated bug net? I recently got a bug sock over from Dream Hammock, and I was wondering if a polycro ground sheet was enough protection for the noseeum netting. (will be using an inflatable pad inside the hammock to give it some space). Granted, that will definitely not be the go-to, but a make shift bivy seems pretty awesome to have in the back pocket.
Another great video! I've learned so much from your videos but I'm still fairly new to hammocking. I'll be going on a hike where one night I'll have to be on the ground. I also hear that it can get really windy there. Do you have any suggestions on changes I should make in this tarp pitch so my tarp doesn't become a sail? Should I put the windward side all the way down to the ground? Thanks!
Pinning down the windward site can work...even better if you have pull outs on the panels. Wind is always tricky with the tarp life. Or pitch low and wide. Hope you get a still night!
I was eating dinner and trying to think about how I could set my hammock up on the ground. I really need to come up with a more waterproof ground cover though. I do not want to be wet. I will practice this at the park soon!
I never even thought about using my hammock as a ground tent, but that's ingenious!!
If all fails to hang it'll get you through the night.
Thanks for all you do for the hanging world! Just wanted to share that I did the JMT 3 years ago on the ground and I missed my hammock. I realized that they have plenty of trees in the west to find somewhere to hang. I took my two boys and some friends back in late July this year. Since you are above the treeline a lot on the JMT I decided we needed a ground game. So we took a klymit air pad for insulation in the hammock and comfort on the ground. We used poly widow shrink wrap for a ground cloth. We could get two fronkey bug nets under one tarp which decreased our foot print. The shock cord on the bottom of the fronkey stays snug under the air pad. The system worked great but fortunately we only had to use it at a campground in Lee Vining the night before we went on trail in Yosemite We were the only ones hanging out west. The buy at VVR even commited that he has never seen a hammock group in area where backpackers camp that he calls mushroom city!Not much on the internet on hanging in the Sierras. Its possible with a little longer tree straps and an option for the ground. Next time I will take my underquilt and just tough it out on the ground if I have on a Sierra adventure.
Shug, i recall seeing this a while ago... and i have not read each comment-but, this is an Outstanding lesson! In a pinch- turn the Trash compactor bag inside out (bc ya don’t want dirt going back into your pack when your done) and fill it with leaves. This, is a “Brouse” bag and protects you from the ground-helping you stay off and preventing conduction.
AND- I learned to juggle nearly just like this at the end of the vid. Thanks again, my Lord-of-Lollygag!!!
Thankee and righto~~~
I have a hammock and wondered what to do if I had no trees, now I know, Thank you so much. This is very informative and also enjoyable to watch. Take care Shug I hope to travel around Canada with my hammock and a tent as well.
Don't want to go to ground....but good to know you can eh?
Thank you, Shug. Your videos are unforgettable so I learn something every time. You really shared a lot of information with viewers over the years. I’m new to hammock camping and really appreciate your generosity.
Happy to serve...thankee.
I'm an Old RV'r but love hiking the woods. Buying a setup really for "me", but also my son can can use it to get to outdoors easier and enjoy life under the stars. I'm liking this better than tenting myself, giving me more versatility. No I'm not hiking out for no 2 weeks....2-5 days here...early spring to late fall. Winters kill me now. You are a wealth of information and give multiple forms of setups. Two thumbs up....I'm on a series of your videos sucking in information. 👍👍
Whoooooo Buddy)))) Enjoy the quest.
I had a go at this with my dd frontline hammocks worked really well and half way through the night a weasel thing walked through my set up took refuge on my bag, it was raining out side it took no notice of me in the hammock then the rain stopped and it went. It was a bizarre experience probably looked at me thought dumb humans got himself caught in a net. You always make your vids entertaining and at the same time useful, I have to say I enjoy them a great deal. Thanks
Right goodie!
I'm going to make a video about how to hang a tent in a tree😉 Another great video shug. Almost had to go to ground a couple times. I always carry a torso length pad just in case. Plus it makes a good couch 👍
They have tree tents now!
Instablaster...
Came here to research what to do since I am about to hike an area I am not familiar with. OUTDOORS55 - Love your channel also lol.
Great work, Shug! I was waiting on some comment on the trash compactor bag being new vs used but guess my mine was in the garbage. You are single handily bringing the woods back to generations of people.
Had that bag quite a while.
I'm new to tarp and hammock camping so this is just great for open country, now I really can camp anywhere, thank you so much.
Righto!
Shug you are absolutely hilarious!
This has been in my mind on and off for a couple of years when you first got me to hammocking and now my life is fulfilled!
Ty Shug! whoo hoo buddy!
Y'elcome and thankee.
Great video Shug - it's a topic that hasn't been covered sufficiently. The only thing I'd add is, the few times I've had to go to ground I've been able to find one end (I make it the head end) that I could tie to something (small tree, picnic table, etc.) Makes it a little easier to set up with one person. Keep those videos coming!
So we shall and so Shall I.
Yet again, Shug is here with some helpful information! You never know when something like this might end up happening. Thanks a lot Shug!
Thankee.
Love your mindset! Use whatever works, doesn’t have to be the latest and greatest! Old school🤙
Righto~~!
Hey Shug! I've been on the fence about trying a hammock for about a year now. With my oldest son in scouts (Star) & me serving as a leader, we go camping every month.... Then I stumbled across your YT channel about 2 weeks ago & it fired me up. Got my first hammock delivered last week and can't wait to string her up!! My son doesn't know it yet, but he has one sitting in my closet for his birthday next month!!! Keep posting these videos and we'll keep watching.
Have you checked out hammockforums.net yet. That is an excellent place to get a lot of good info.
mmurphy0924 haha Shug does that doesn't he? Anyways I was in the same boat as you, but had my first hang last month.
Guitstik Kustoms I haven't yet, but it is on my to-do list!
htmelle yeah he does. The main reason it took me so long to pull the trigger is because I don't personally know anyone that hammock camps. Shug pushed me over the edge.
Happened to m also mmurphy. I was a tent guy for years, doing the pacific crest/Tahoe rim trail and now converted thanks to Shug....ooooohh buuuuudy.
This is my second video ive come across with you, and you never fail to make me laugh. Thank you!
Righto, thankee for watching patrick~~
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Always read that the Blackbird could be used as a bivy. Thanks Shug for showing us how it could be done! You've gots the skills that pays the bills!
A doable deal.
Cheers shug, I needed this on a recent trip, I ended being up on the side of a hill while my tented friends were down in the valley. Will use this in a pickle next time if needed. Woohoo buddy!!!!!
Haha! The woods are full of sticks... Love it!
Thanks Shug!!
'Tis true.
Glad you're back Shug! I've enjoyed the last few videos quite a bit. Happy Hammock Day! Go forth and rock!
Haaa...I never left. Put out what I got when I got something to show.
Hey Shug. I have been following your channel for a long time. Thanks for contributing all that knowledge and preference for me and others to enjoy.
I just want to point out, that I believe the optimal position of the stake (shown @ 6:49) is actually the ridge of the stake facing the direction of the pull. You have faced the ridge facing away from the direction of pull. Hope this makes sense, and a difference :)
Have a great day.
Never sure how they go...was just doing it that way as the notches at the top seem to work best that way to hold the line.
Now that IS Clever.......nice job Shug, as always.
I cannot use a hammock due to problems with my back. However I keep watching all your videos because they are very informative, fun and provide all of us without of good info. Cheers!
Thankee and take care.
Thats wierd, I have problems with my back and that's the reason why I use hammocs :D
Nice one Shug. Thanks for showing us how you do this!
Merci a toi ! On m'est des enfant au monde et il font leurs vie ! Mais ils reviennent toujours shug ! Cest la vie !
Thanks! Great video. Yep, not enough trees - my biggest fear! lol. Just pray it's not raining if that ever happens, too. A similar situation happened to us recently so 3 of us tied off to one central tree and we kind of star patterned out from it. One was a snorerer, so 2 of us didn't get much sleep! haha Happy trails!
We are doing our first hammock camping trip Easter weekend. We decided to ditch the tent and only take hammock systems for the 5 of our family that is going. We have tested them in the local park several times with the entire setup so crossing our fingers!
Anutter gud'n ... but then when aren't they! Good information pal ... for the dreaded "going to ground".CLEVER tarp delivery intro! LOVED IT. Hope you and the bride are doing well!
Thankee::::
Good one. It's always fun to watch you help the newbies.
3:13 always great!
Woo buddy I've never seen this before. Good to file away in the noodle...
I have a tent trip coming up in a few days with my 7 y/o camper and a hammock trip a few days later with my buddies. Will manage to stay cool by the river, can't wait!
All secure in sector 7
Whoooooo Buddy! Have fun and do a run Son.
Cool solution! I am about to go to iceland where there are no trees in most areas...and i really didnt want to buy a tent. Would prefer to just use my ENO JungleNest hammock. Now i know i can. Thanks Shug ✌🏼
Whooooo Buddy))))
I have a recommendation. Use a Taut-Line Hitch over at your stakes. You won't have to reposition the stakes, only tighten the hitch. Great tutorial, thanks.
I'm just too loyal to the marlinspike hitch and enjoy tying it. Or just pulling the stake and resetting it. Kinda set in my old ways. Thankee.
Good idea using the hammock! I have only planned on using my tarp in a scenario like this. I don't use trekking poles yet so it would be strong sticks. Nice little fan!
Mainly for the bugnet.
I always wondered how to do this. Thanks Shug!
Not had to ever do it but good to be ready......
Christina Foster Me too. Good stuff to know
Great stuff, Shug! Hope all's well!
If you have a Fir or Spruce near by, their boughs make a very comfy and warm bed that helps with conduction. Not hard or time consuming to make up either - kept me warm with a small fire for 3 nights in Scotland a couple years ago!
Aye!
It was well worth watching again. Good video. Thanks
Whoooooo Buddy))))))
Good video. I use this technique to pitch my Cuban tarp and My $20 Chillax double on the beach here in S Florida. Hey Shug. The Chilax is 10'6" long not stretched out tight. 90's and high humidity are the name of the game here and it can be done bug free in shade. Tight lines
Hoping to fly your plane Sunday...weather permitting!
I had to do this recently. I'd seen this video ONCE in the past... so my setup wasn't _quite_ like this... but it got me through the night which included a thunderstorm, with light hail. Slept warm, but my back HURT like the dickens in the morning. Man, I don't like sleeping on the ground.
- HF toferj
Ouch. Makes you appreciate hanging.
Great instruction but NGL - My favorite part of this video was the juggling bit. I did not expect that and it was amazing.
Thankee. NGL...I had to go see what juggling I did. Old video so I often forget. Whooooo Buddy)))
First time visiting this site.. 😂 😂 😂 😂 Will be watching again!!
Thankee. Sorry to be late answering.
Love this! And the ending was amazing!
Me and my bouncy balls thank ya'
I had a pop tart today. thanks to you, I cant even look at a box without hearing your voice in my head say "pap tart"
Haaa!
Same thing for me and "EARLY!" lol
Peanut Butter & Chocolate "pap tart" ... yummy yum yum!
OH I hate the thought of sleeping on the ground after all the years in the hammock,, I will hike or canoe to another sight if I am alone to find the right trees, but worst case yes this would work just fine,, thanks as always for your time and effort in making a great vid to educate the hammocking community.
Aye!
Happy Hammock Day Shug!
Every day is hammock day here! Thankee.
Another ace video pal, from back in the U.K.!
Cheers.
That was one Dope Drum Solo from a Radical Dood ! Thanks for the emergency plan and the Awesomely Awesome Video Content..
Yessir and Whooooo Buddy)))))
very interesting individual, im sure he has many good stories to tell. great video.
Whoooooo Buddy)))) And I do~~
This dude is making me cry 😂😂😂 and informative like zen master ✌️
Whooooo Buddy))))
Thanks Shug. Learned a few things from this vid. Much obliged.
Y'elcome.
Subscribed after you caught the tarp. Lol your content is great!
Thankee.
Shug is the best!! I love the Shug!! Whoooooo buddy
Nice video Shug.
also could dig up the soil if compacted to make a little softer.
Depending on season,pine needles or the like,a few bushels under hammock.
Keep em coming.
I am not a digger.......I'll find a soft place!
Sir, I was all set to, at most, like and move on, then you juggled, so I subscribed, because I like jugglers. Have a good weekend sir.
Thankee feller....juggling saves the day!
Mom: So who's this Shug guy you're always watching.
Me: let me show you 1:45
I forget half the bits I do. Had to look back to see. Atta boy!
nice juggling skill and the hammock set up was very good
Thanks and thankee.
Bear skin rug pose shug! ......Thanks.........It took me the next ten minutes cleaning the coffee of the monitor and keyboard!
🤣👍
Sorry...but I could not stop myself!
Thanks Shug! I will practice this on my next outing. Looks like fun. Love the low profile.
Worth setting up once just to see how....just in case.
I woke up from the warbonnet ridgerunner this morning and saw your new video post. Reminds me i need to practice going to ground in the ridgerunner...i might have to one day! But i hope not!
2Tiedup the ridge runner works well on the ground
Thank u for another helpful video from the Shug video-vault I can lookup and get some good instruction from, I hope you keep them coming, much appreciated good sir.
Y'elcome and thankee.
hey....I remember those original orange crush drinks , and old skool nehi`s , a & w ` s and chocolate soldiers . all the good ones had cane sugar in em....not fructose corn syrup. great hammocking vid as usual , shug
My buddy swears there was a drink called Nehi Blue.
we rarely ever saw them down south here....but I had only a rare few of em....that were blue......raspberry flavored nehis.....ive dug old bottles for years.....ive got em all the way back to blob top coca-cola and even some crockery beer bottles and lightning colored jars....whats truly funny...is the best ones are found a lot in old long unused outhouses , and very deep dumpsites....
there is ....it was a raspberry flavored one in blue.....rare to see them down here but we did
Everything is perfectly clear (cept for them purple socks). Hey your juggling and camera work made for a good optical delusion. Big thumbs Up.
Thankee.
Hey Shug love the channel.
If I cant find the trees i need , I will use 1 tree and make a tripod for the other end to hang my hammock. I make bipods to hang my tarp.
Righto...good solution.
Man of MANY talents!
Woo Buddy!!!! Come in there Shug!!!
Always a Highlight watching your vids,thanks for sharing good tips ;-))
All the best,Falko
Thanks for the tips, love my new Dutchware hammock.
When I bought my hammock, I specifically chose one with 3000mm waterproof fabric so it could be used as a bivvy on the ground if necessary. Of course, I'd still use some sort of additional waterproof liner under it.
I've always carried an assortment of large plastic garbage bags in my pockets when camping for emergency waterproofing/shelter and recently managed to get some Polycro sheeting. At some stage, I want to get a piece of Tyvek as a more resilient - but still lightweight - "footprint" for going to ground or any other time I might need some additional/emergency waterproofing.
My Exped Downmat doesn't work well in the hammock when hanging, but I plan to carry it anyway so I've got something insulated and comfortable to lie on if I have to go to ground for the night - it's worth the extra (negligible) weight and bulk to have it on hand in case of emergencies. ("Better to have and not need" etc)
Thanks for showing how it's done. Pretty much as I theorised it would work, but nice to get some pointers from someone with experience.
One of the main reasons for transitioning to hammocks, for me, is to have something more *versatile* than tent camping - the ability to set up the tarp in numerous configurations, the ability to camp in places where it's impossible to pitch a tent etc - and that includes being able to go to ground if there's nothing suitable to hang a hammock from. I want my system to give me more options for choosing a place to stay the night than I previously had.
Yessir. Those Expeds are real nice.
@@shugemery Oh they are! Mine cost me NZ$150 so I'm not keen to just leave it sitting at home after investing that much in it. :D
Sod this in far too civilised to sleep on the ground like some beast, I'd just keep walking to the next set of trees... JK. Good plan. DD hammocks used to sell a waterproof bottomed hammock for this purpose, but I heard it made you sweat something rotten. Great video Monsieur Emery.
Adrian Haddock I have that DD hammock my son used it all this past week from sun through Thursday at linville gorge. I can say it will get some condensation in cold weather but he has no issues in the warm weather
I have the DD Hammocks Modular Jungle Hammock. It does sweat some in the winter so I just remove the second layer. I too have used it in Linville Gorge. (!!) I also had to go to ground out west where trees were sparse or too weak above the tree line. The DD Hammock performed well as a bivy.
Adrian Haddock I have that DD hammock......the travel hammock. I have it set up in the woods behind our house all the time.....and yeah.....it does get condensation in IT!
Thanks Shug. Haven't had to deal with that...yet.
Your UQ protector could be another layer of protection. If you carry it on trips you are concerned about finding a good hang.
True. But mine is just ripstop so not totally waterproof.
Hey shug....surely (and don't call me Shirley) a thermarest would be a better way of getting a good nights kip if you end up on the deck, I know the weight is a ball-ache at 11/2 lbs and the price but worth it for the comfort....as always really enjoyable video...rock on mate...ginge
Trying to do it with what I already carry and would normally not have a full pad with me. But yes...that would make it much nicer.
Hi shug.....meant to ask have you ever used a winter half quilt in conjunction with a down jacket instead of a full over quilt...if so how did you find it....thanks again
You handle your balls well. great setup.
Practice. Lots of practice ball handling! Thankee.
I guess I will have to invest in some trecking poles. I am a walking staff person, but between your video and setting up porch style they would be handy. Maybe borrow my son's. I just thought buy some cheap ones to practice in the back yard and use my sons on the trail. That way Stick would not get pissed being stuck at home while I take trecking poles with me.
Bruce Ferguson I have a set from walmart around $20. I use them for porching and tarp poles when ground sleeping. I have had no problems with them for 2 years.
set my hennessy hyperlite up like that on a 10,000' summit, woke when the wind pulled out all the stake and the weight of the trekking poles was all that save it from going off into the abyss. noisy night for sure.
Whoa!
Cool set Shug! Got a do what ya' got a do! But not if there's a pair of trees! Thanks. ZZ.
Hope I never have to actually do it but I will and would.
I don’t laugh at much in this world. You make me chuckle.
Your comment made my week!
Great videos! Have really enjoyed watching your videos:) was wondering if you could recommend a good quality but lower cost tarp? Thanks for any help
Maybe on amazon for cheaper tarps. I heard folks like the Chill Gorilla tarp. Seam seal it!
Search hammock tarts on amazon and you will see a lot on the cheap.
@@shugemery thanks!
Hey Shug when you were laid out on your bearskin rug tarp you look like a supermodel for AARP
Oh...the wrinkled skin and veins!
Thx Shug! Great ideas.. Besides tent setup, I only have an eno hammock, and a large (non ul) tarp (the kind of HD material traditionally tarps are/were made out of. What would be the ideal solution for bugs? -or should I just cough up the dough for a whole new setup like dutch's new hammock or warbonnet ridgeline or xl ?
I've hammock camped a few times when bugs weren't an issue
Get a bug net or spray hammock with permethrin.
I've had to do it before. Good instructional video👍🏼
Good times.
Good info thanks for sharing got a question. your stool what kind is it
Stansport Camp stool.
Thanks looking to sit on when on the trail
Hey camper! Can u do a ground demo with the Haven tent you recently reviewed? Love the vids. Keep the vibe! ✌️
I only have a few photos of it as of now but it is very easy to do....flic.kr/p/2j4bA4P
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Just found your site love hammocks just subbed
Thank ya'.....
Great video Shug!!! Any plans on doing an instructional video about going to ground with an Amok Draumr?
I may someday.
Basically same technique as this video.
Here are some photos of Amok XL on ground. Keep in mind you could void your warranty doing this. Put down a ground cloth. You will need to shorten the XL ridgeline. I wrap it around a small biner to achieve this. flic.kr/s/aHsmqF37Td
My god man!!! I had never thought! I’m scared boys real scared... well now that I have arrived at the end I’m feeling much better. All secure sector 7
Haaaaaa. Whooooo Buddy)))))
92 and humid is a good day here in Texas!! But couldn't handle your cold either.. lol.
Haaa!
Another Tour De Force (farce?.....). Bravo Maestro!!
Mucho obligato.
ShugEm....are you implying that the average hiker does not have the imagination to figure this technique out for themselves? I think you are...and I agree. I'll bet you would be extremely sad to have to resort to this method...for you love the air beneath you. I tried hammocks and have gone back to a tent for the most part. People make too big a deal out of hammocks...and I'm not sure why. Always entertaining no matter the subject matter, but you are an entertainer to the core, I think. Thanks for all you do man...and I mean that...you are, indeed...the man...and I don't compliment liberally.
I know you don't. Thanks for that. Yes, many do make a big deal of hammocks. They are far from easy and perfect but I just enjoy them and all.
Yes you do...enjoy them. The concept is fantastic...hammocks...but the security of a solid bed with room to move around gives me solace :)
Always having a tarp is half the battle. Since I have gone to the superior gear hammock with the built in underquilt...this method may not work so good. I was really thinking about taking the penalty by getting a real light weight bathtub footprint and a lightweight inflatable sleep pad....and leave the hammock out of it if I am faced with the no tree nightmare.
Sometimes ya' gotta do what you gotta do. Going on a trip this weekend through an old burn area. May have to do this. Go to ground. Taking a light pad along. As to the SG hammock with built in UQ...it would work with ground cloth of sorts and a pad. Kind of like laying on a sleeping bag, still laying on some compressed down.
Good one Shug, edyoucation and entertainment all the way. Love it man 👍
Thankee.
I stopped smoming in hopes of never sounding like that! 😂 Thanks for the Video friend!
Me too...though I miss my wee cigars!
quit Smoming is goot.
Good stuff. I always wondered how to do that. Thanks for the tutorial.
Not had to ever do it but good to be ready......
Want to learn how.
No but I know you will make it fun
That’s why I still carry pad for under insulation. Just in case the world ends and there’s no more pine trees in East tx.
Good option.
Hello Shug, thank you, as always, for the instructional and entertaining vidoes. Always enjoy them!!!
Question: when you're "going to ground" like this tarp ste-up, do you not use the shock-cord line tighteners , as you do with a hammock hang tarp setup?
Thanks, and WHOOOO BUDDY!!!
If I understand your question correctly then yes I do.
Excellent video Shug, as always! I'm wondering how that'll work with my netless. I've just ordered netting for making a fronkey style, so I guess I'll just have to experiment!
It would be easier with a netless.
I have found the Fronkey style is a duff magnet but good in a pinch for the Netless over flat ground.
What do you think about a hammock without an integrated bug net? I recently got a bug sock over from Dream Hammock, and I was wondering if a polycro ground sheet was enough protection for the noseeum netting. (will be using an inflatable pad inside the hammock to give it some space). Granted, that will definitely not be the go-to, but a make shift bivy seems pretty awesome to have in the back pocket.
If your careful you should be OK as long as it is not night after night.
Another great video! I've learned so much from your videos but I'm still fairly new to hammocking. I'll be going on a hike where one night I'll have to be on the ground. I also hear that it can get really windy there. Do you have any suggestions on changes I should make in this tarp pitch so my tarp doesn't become a sail? Should I put the windward side all the way down to the ground? Thanks!
Pinning down the windward site can work...even better if you have pull outs on the panels. Wind is always tricky with the tarp life. Or pitch low and wide. Hope you get a still night!
cool one shug!
I was eating dinner and trying to think about how I could set my hammock up on the ground. I really need to come up with a more waterproof ground cover though. I do not want to be wet. I will practice this at the park soon!
It'll work in a pinch.
Very handy tip, thankee kindly shug : )
The wall juggle...wow!!!
It is fun to do.