Minus 40ºF Hammock Backpack Trip, Ely, Minnesota
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
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So..... I saw that we had an Arctic Blast coming through Minnesota and that it was calling for extreme cold in the Ely, MN area. Projected -34ºF. I though "I gotta go get me some of that"
Put out the call to fellow hammocker and cold enthusiast Strung Out. He said "Yeah, lets do it" and off we went.
Pulled our pulk sleds out to the woods and got 'em strung up.
We surpassed the -34ºF mark as my indoor/outdoor thermometer punked out at it's limit of -40ºF.
Whooooooooooo Buddy.
Best to you all in the New Year and thankee for watching.
Shug
I love the silence of the deep cold. Nature at it's harshest and most peaceful at the same time.
BadgerCheese94 Truth.
"Don't make me go Coleman" I nearly fell of my chair with your delivery of the remark. LOL
I'm not a fan of Coleman.
+baseballman74
got Coleman shoes. wore them wanker out in less than two weeks..my sandles from Coleman has more balls
Jason Weiss Cxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxzxzttygy
Yeah that was another good one I liked
Timestamp for the comment? :D
Best part of camping in that weather....NO BUGS :)
How bout mosquitos?
Ummm....Yeah, dead too.
I grew up in Duluth, and people think I'm weird for saying that I miss those winters, but I sure do - and I really miss Lake Superior. As a family, we used to rent a cabin in Ely for a week in the summer....man, that is some beautiful country.
-40 is the temp where the Fahrenheit and Celsius scales converge. That is freaking cold!
True!
"Minus 32 in the morning"
I hate that time of day.
DreamsCatcher101 ..unless wrappen in a cocoon of down in the woods!
***** Whats the coldest temp you think you could survive in? If you had a stove and the right supplies would -60 be feasible?
Aaron M Not sure I would want too! -40º was good enough for me.
***** I guess ill just have to do myself and post it to UA-cam. I'll try North Siberia. Ciao!
***** Are you into Uni? I have myself a Nimbus 29" i use on my campus haha. I also have a 24" i use for muni
Shug, you're a crazy man! Love your videos.
Crafted Magazine Whoooooooooooo Crazy Buddy)))))
I've always said, you can dress for cold, but there is no way to undress enough for heat. 😀
Rendall Hostetler Exactly. In Utah, it doesn’t get below zero degrees, which I find annoying somewhat.
dangerous temps.. I was looking at the NWS windchill chart just to see and it shows a relatively light wind of 10 mph would take your temperature down to -66 and says frostbite time is less than 5 min.. ouch!
I've watched a lot of hammock camping videos and a lot of winter camping videos and this is The.Best.Ever!
A humble thankee.....
@@shugemery where you from?
Most men would cower at -40 degrees, you laugh at it :)
Great time watching your video.
ducabee Well....I laughed with it. We got lucky the winds were light to nil. I loved it.
try a fish ship hull thay keep at -40 so the crab lags make to new york fresh
We would die here in Ohio. We act like we’re the coldest state in the country but we’re not at all 😂
Just what I needed to convince me that winter camping is possible :) Thanks!
Paretozen Yessir....it is!
Shuge, you're an inspiration. I keep coming back to your old videos to pump me up for the winter and you never fail to crack me up. I've ended up adopting a lot of your clothing/hat/glove layering ideas into my own system, so thanks for that!
+David N Whoooooo Buddy)))))
The scenery is awesome Congragulations it takes a lot of courage to do that.
UniversalKalitron7 We felt prepared. And could have bailed though I would have felt shame.
You and your compadre are the only ones we've seen on YT that has done a 2 day hang in those kinds of temps and truly enjoyed it! You guys have balls of ice! Had to sub ya!
Thankee….me and Strung Out truly did enjoy ourselves. Good company makes it nice.
I'm from Oklahoma, am pretty thin and can barely handle sleeping outside in weather below freezing! I tip my hat to you good sirs, you are awesome.
Mariah Collins Gotta get lots of down around those bones!
You grow up in this kind of weather but you get used it
"Take heed, don't make me go Coleman." - total camper talk right there. Great stuff.
Evan Moon I did go Svea....
Use Vaseline on the connections of the stove it will help seal them and prevent leakage in cold weather, when the rubber washers get stiff.
+Mowen McGuire Good one!
4 years late to the video but Vaseline/petroleum jelly, not a good thing to put on flammable gas seals, go with silicone grease.
@@2secondslater Good call Jake
shug thank you for all your time in making these vid's educational and entertaining
+Living the Dream Wade My pleasure and I am a ham anyways. Country Ham))))
with corn bread lol
OH MY GOD I LOVED CAMPING AT BEAR HEAD LAKE STATE PARK! It was so beautiful and I hope to make another trip to Ely soon!
Anna Eason Love that area for sure!
watching again....so pretty all that white snow.....nice fire.....thanks again for the video.....very enjoyable....but never seen anyone camp in that cold....whoa
+RS Marett Still chilled!
18:49 hahaha I was honestly thinking the whole video, "Damn, camping in -40F, that is awesome. I'd love take this guy camping in AZ in July." Excellent video.
I can only imagine the sunscreen I'd be carrying. And a huge hat. Thankee…..
"Don't make me go Coleman"! LMAO.
Katherine Gaughan LOL!@😂
I use to live in Minnesota. This video displays beautifully why I don't think I'll ever go back. Well, in the winter at least, I miss the fishing dearly. Not ice fishing... I hate ice fishing. Anyway, the cold up there is insane. I try to explain to people just how cold -30 to -60 really is, but unless you've felt it, there is no way to explain it. But what boggles my mind the most, is how Minnesotans look forward to the cold, and complain when it doesn't get cold enough to snow or freeze the lakes. I appreciate your enthusiasm, thanks for posting the vid, it was a nice reminder. Thanks for bringing up some cold, cold, cold memories... frigidly cold memories. Bundle up and stay warm!
me too
Picked up my Boreal shirt today. I have you to blame! This is an excellent shirt and will serve me well here in Canada. I'm looking forward to wearing it next winter while snowshoeing and spending time in the Boreal forest. Thanks for showing us this garment. For anyone spending time in the outdoors, it is definitely a piece of equipment you want to own.
James Lythgoe It is heirloom quality. Love it in the woods. Whooooo Buddy)))
I get the Sylvester Stallone mouth at freezing and below. I couldn't do it bro. I need between 70 and 120 F in my life. I'm in Kansas and it's been cold and windy. How can you do this laughing with a smile on your face? You are a better man than I am big time! Be careful out there!
Edward Antoine It invigorates to be out there as you know your a bit crazy for doing it! Being mentally ready as well as gear ready makes it fun. Could kill ya'...but what won't. The heat beats me down as a pale Irish feller.
***** Lol. I hear you bro. I would try it out once by I would have to have you someone like yourself tag along with me for sure.
Bro Twan And a lot of hot drinks.
If anyone's wondering -40 Fahrenheit is -40 Celcius
4.44 Celsius
Agimaso Schandir No
Google a conversion chart, -40 C is correct.
+Agimaso Schandir 0 C is the freezing point of water, so anything above 0 C is above 32 F
And that is a scientific FACT. (lol)
Coolest fella I've seen on UA-cam yet.
+lee larsen Coldest anyways)))))
wow! Great Video, you really set the bar for cold hangin'
I just wanted to be out in that cold. Lucky the winds were light)
Love this vid. Inspired me last winter to go out but not a -40 . Thanks Shug
You guys could totally school Bear Grylls. I'm impressed.
Thankee!
Ya me to thats extremely cold
This is one of my favorite videos when it comes to extreme cold weather camping! I really need to get some of those mukluks and I love the wool sweater but dang! 250 bucks is a bit high on the price; dont get me wrong, I know you are paying for the best of the best but wow. I might have to figure out how to make myself one out of some wool lol. Anyways, thanks for the video and God bless. PS: your humor makes the video!
Rusty King Thankee. I shelled out for it cuase I live in a cold state and love it.
Nice to see someone out in the icicles getting er done! What kind of saw are you using if you don't mind me asking?
That is my friends Silky saw.
*****
hehe thats what I thought, the best saw on the market!
Epic singing in the wilderness good sir and i want to say your a credit to humanity. We can survive hardships if we are prepared.
Lordgrim1 Feel a lot of joy inthe backwood hood!
When cabin fever sets in and a man becomes bored and glum, staring at the same four walls for many weeks straight, this is the best cure that I know of... pack up your gear and head out into the woods for a night or two. It is an exhilarating experience to meet the challenges involved and to enjoy the bug-free, snowy scenery. And when you get back to your home you will appreciate its happy comforts like never before.
mike wiitala When I get home and shower I fall into a tired hot stupor.
*****
A satisfied stupor I am sure. I twice camped out at minus ten degrees. That was plenty cold for me.
Awesome camp in frozen weather. you make it real interesting. I'd like to winter camp but... you wouldn't catch me in those Temps, nuh uh.
Man you made me laugh... very informative and entertaining, left me no choice but to sub and to check out your other vids.
Thanks for sharing.
Big Man in Maine
Mucho thanks.
Don't make me go Coleman!! That was the best!
At 14:30..."And I sure do like this coffee from the hammock...". HA HA HA HA HA!!! Ah, to keep it light and spontaneously insane at -40F. I have the same condition myself...it keeps life fun no matter what the temperature. Enjoy every moment...you only get it once! Great vids...love them!
You guys are out of your damn minds and I have nothing but respect for you! Great vid!
Todd Sander Yes....yes we are! Thankee.
Cool video…sorry, I meant COLD video. The pinywoods in Minnesota are certainly different from pinewoods in east Texas. I miss the extreme hammoking that you experience. ATB, ken
Same pines yet different pines!
I hate California, you Minnesota guys have all the fun. I am a ground sleeper though. Might check out a hammock one of these days. My 22 year old whisper light still works fine.
dude! awesome! the coldest we saw in Ely with the Scouts was -27 somewhere between Moose and Sucker Lake, or was that the other time! Lol
That was fun watching...like your sense of humor...thanks for sharing!
Claudio Pagan Thanks. A good trip brings out the joy.
You sir are awesome !!! Love the humor... Love the education..... Awesome... simply awesome !!!
Gus Downing Thankee feller.
You are the man!
Just a futile camper…..
Great video man thanks for posting it!
Kinley1978 Whoooooo Buddy))))
Right on. subbed
Thanks feller.
He's da man Mitch!
Way to go Shug !!! Gives me confidence towards sleeping in the cold ! Love those apple fritters too :)
Woo Hoo Buddy! Down to -40F winter camping! I live in SE Minnesota, near Red Wing and I've never been to the Boundary Waters. My son has camped and canoed up there but not in winter, more like summer. He was visiting up there when the straight line winds came through and knocked down a ton of trees up there. He was camping with his "Big Brother" that night but they were okay. I can't imagine winter camping at -40F. When I have to go out to the barn to take care of my animals I don't even like -12F! We get a lot of wind since we are up on a hill. That doesn't help. Those trails you make are just like the trails we make in our yard to put the animals out on better days. That Strung Out guy has a great set up too! Nice singing! You can carry a tune! True brain freeze! Nothing like some coffee in the morning. I'm sure your body burns a lot of calories trying to stay warm. Too bad about the frostbitten fingers. Enjoy your apple fritter!
We are really lucky to have the BWCA in our state. It is magical summer or winter. I remember those storms up there and saw and still see a lot of the damage. Thanks for the fun comment.
I'm sure you will give us a follow up on the frost bite but I want you to know I care. I hope the finger is ok.
It is. Looks like a hard, numb yellow callus. Thanks for asking.
taking a dump in -30 is alot of fun especially if you have diarrhea with gas pains.
diarrhea with gas pains are no fun in any temps!
Great video!!! Subscribed and Liked.
Brian Foster Whooooo Buddy)))))
OMG!! It is gorgeous there!! Here in Southern California we are having summer temperatures on 75-80 degrees!! I hope your finger will be ok Mr Shug! I love your sense of humor. No wonder you are so young!! Subbed to your channel...Thanks for sharing...Rocky :D
That was insane! Thanks for posting.
+Jason Jardina It was a little in retrospect!
Absolutely astonishing. ...APPLE FRITTER!
I have a hard time even understanding those temps!
interesting, -40ºF equals -40ºC.
Outsider It is for sure.
Even if the subject matter of the video was boring( it wasn’t) I could watch this guy all day lol!!! He’s hilarious!
Thanks feller.
Shug, I Enjoyed your suffering and fortitude in the -40F weather, but it looks as though you had a good time. Thanks for sharing your adventure. From a cloudy and rainy 81F south Florida! I'm Proud of your personal best! Shivering here... Whooo Buddy!
81º ….wow. Thankee.
you got to be used to THOSE temperatures and be in decent shape, that's rare rare cold for the United States and colder THAN 99 percent of the United States ever sees.
+Stanley slott Never used to that kinda cold but it is a fun challenge and a great memory.
+Stanley slott last winter it was -46 while including wind chill where we live in ohio up near lake erie. that cold lake wind blows down and it can get extremely cold. i imagine its the same in minnesota because of how close it is to the great lakes as well. people who come in the winter complain and dont understand thats how our winters usually are! lol
+Johnny Not this year.
Ironically, Minnesota doesn't get the lake effect, or much of any. Because winds travel east, and because the lakes are to our east, we get little snow from the lake effect. Im not saying we dont get snow, but not nearly as much as places like Buffalo New York
Actually it's pretty common in Minnesota. It does help that we are used to the temps and are for the most part healthy, and for the people talking about how we don't get as much snow as New York, that is true. The lakes bring those states more snow but also protects them, making their weather not as cold in winter but more mild in summer.
minus 40 is were the scale between F C Meet brrrrrr eh!!!! Thats even cold in canada
It was just stunning out there. and so quiet.
OK... for the question everyone's been waiting on: How in the world do you do your business in those kinds of temps without getting frostbite on ze gonads? Are you pooping through a hole in yer shorts or what?
I just drop all my lower layers and go. I think the body is working at that morning constitutional moment and actually it feels enjoyable. Especially pulling everything back up and on.
it damn cold up there my dad is from bigfork and the stories he tells from the 50's are hard to belive what they had to do to survive even in an old farm house with wood heat great video keep them coming.
2fast65 They were tough in those days. Had to be.
That looked glorious Shug, In the words of Billy Connolly, ''There's no such thing as bad weather only the wrong clothes'', brilliant stuff, thanks for the upload, all the best!
jelkel25 Whooooo Buddy and Billy speaks truth.
hahahahahah i love this guy;))
11:15 Interesting fact: -40 happens to be the point where Fahrenheit and Celsius intersect. So, you don't have to say "Minus 40ºF". Just saying "Minus 40º" works. And before some smart aleck replies that it's still ambiguous because of Kelvin, I'm going to suggest they learn what they are talking about.
Richard Bronosky I just say colder than Icy crappeth!
First off...Great Video! Strung out is like Silent Bob. You both cracked me up. I'm born and raised in Florida and I think you guys are NUTS!!! I could not imagine what those conditions are like!!! That being said, I truly respect you guys for doing this. I understand the desire to test yourself...again, awesome job. I have a question though, and you can decline to answer because it is fairly personal.While watching your video and checking out all the gear and equipment you have, I couldn't help but think that there is a LOT of cash tied up in all your gear and equipment. Granted, for those conditions, you need proper gear and it is going to cost you. So my question is, how much money do you have tied up in all that gear that you had on this camping trip? I'm thinking at least a couple of grand. Sleeping bag, hammock, cooking stuff, clothes, boots, etc.....GOT to be a bunch of money. And again, if you would rather not answer this question, I am ok with that. Have a great one and again, thanks for a great, entertaining, and informative video!
I have a lot tied up in gear but keep in mind it has been acquired over a long time and this is my serious hobby. More than a couple of thousand. I don't drink so I spend my mad money one gear. some gear I won in a contest. Always felt that fishing or golf or hunting costs more in the long run. Gotta pay to play.
Thanks feller. It was a fun challenge to be out there.
nice video man, i know how it feels coming from Alaska. Gotta love winter backpacking! No people and no bugs(except ice worms)!
+michel stone Makes one feel alive I say. Thankee.
Delightful and entertaining. Love the cold here in Minnesota!
Thankee….me too
man your a crazy son of a bitch lol
really enjoyed every second of that camp
well done and thsnks for sharing
This son of a bitch says thanks…..
Looks like an awesome couple days. Love your videos keep em up man.
Sure was a lifetime goal. Thanks.
As a young kid. I would go on wimter camping trips with my Boys amd freeze our ass off. I had a Colrman Sleeping bag rated 45°, didn't have the right clothes paid the price but I loved it. Now 60,+ years later, I read and imagine what it would be like now if I had my youth, and the money to buy the equipment. I love following these stories.
Thank You
Oh, I recall first moving here and winter camping in sub-par equipment. Still lived but was cold!
I can tell by y'all's accents and the little "Bless his heart", y'all are Southern Boys!... I'm a Southern girl living in WI.
I grew up in NC. Makes us colorful up here)))))
Just got my Boreal shirt today. Love it! Hoping I don't have to wait until -40 to try it out. Love your videos and always waiting for the next one. Keep up the good work no matter how frosty your bib gets.
Nice. Hope you love it. Heavy…aren't they.
I like returning to this one every now and again. Prepares me for cold nights to come, knowing they'll never be as cold as this.
Wondering if I'll even get to winter camp this season. Maybe an inch up North. Standing by.....
@@shugemery yeah it's been a sad start to winter here in New England too. Things might be looking up next week...
The most amazing things in life are those who are brave and stupid at the same time. This was one of the best.
+Nawras Al-Abbas If you percieve living large as stupid then stupid I be.......
I'm sorry. I never meant that. What might sound "stupid" to most, could actually be creative/brave for others. Besides, you were experienced and prepared for that adventure. I salute you.
+Nawras Al-Abbas I know....I was just being wry.
As someone who is just getting into camping, this was very interesting to watch to see how you cope with the cold. Looks great there. Thanks for the video
From Scotland
Matt Pilkington Cheers and butter tabs....
Very well done video. And sharing your experience in frigid temps was awesome. I didn't think it could be done! Congrats
I truly slept warm and well. Thankee.
That was so entertaining! My personal best for cold weather camping in a tent is 27. I woke up in the morning and my bottle of water had frozen and I felt super hardcore. I also vowed to never do such a thing again. I admire people who camp out in the cold! More power to ya and sorry about the finger.
six*impossible*things Looong winter here. One must get out or you end up doing too many indoor chores. Finger took a month to heal.
Hey you guys put a smile on my face with all your enthusiasm even after I had a particularly rough night. I wish I could be out in the woods if I wasn't at school I sure would be!
Warms my cold heart......
I am going hypothermic just watching this! I have 2 jackets on because it has plummeted to 55 here in Phoenix Arizona. LOL. Ely area is beautiful. Best camping experience I ever had was an 8 day boundary waters out and back with my canoe. Went in September and saw only 2 people the entire time. I have winter skied/camped, but never in this kind of cold. Very good video.Thanks.
***** I feel the same if I watch it))))) Thankee.
Ice tea shot out my nose when you said "Take heed MSR... don't make me go Coleman". Your best line ever Shug. Ha, Love ALL your stuff man. Also like your view/comments on the phantom cold thing.
Thanks. Yeah on the phantom cold.
i used my whisperlite 2 weeks ago, 23 years old and still going strong. bomb proof stove.
+Tony Ungarelli Yessir. Mine did me just fine this Winter too.
And there was me thinkin I was an ornery sob sittin on top of a mountain in a car in County Donegal Ireland in the middle of winter drunk as a monk up a skunk freezin cold and havin to get a john deere to pull us out the next mornin! Fantastic video amigo! Thanks!
Sound like you'uns had a good and sousy time out there)))) Trips to remember. I thankee.
I camped over the weekend at 18-20 F each night and decided to watch this for the third time. You're extreme! I want to try camping at 0 F sometime this winter.
+sdbdrum If you got the gear....it is fun.
You are officially - the most hardcore person I've come across! WOW! Thanks for posting. You are an inspiration.
+Lindsey A Well.....chomping to get out and see if I could make it in a hammock. Thankee.
This dude is a MAN! Seriously, camping in - 30...hardwired differently than most who crave comfort.
We had fun.
Easily the best personality on the Internet...you need to be in movies!!!
You're a pioneer Shug! Been watching your videos for a couple weeks and never realized you were in MN! The day I mentioned your videos to my wife she said you were performing at the library she works at in Circle Pines! Weird coincidence. Keep up the vids!
Matthew Sandahl How cool is that! Thankee.
I used to think I was a die hard winter camper!! Not any more!!! Great video.....Loved the humor!!
+SNS Pro Audio Visual Whooooo Buddy....and thankee.
Beautiful blue sky cold cold day....love winter also...one of these days i hope to do this.....these videos are so great....thanks again so much.
+RS Marett Once in a lifetime trip.
Wow, talk about some extreme conditions. Very informative, thank you sir for putting that together.
Brian Hughes It sure was a might chilly.....
Great video! You're awesome - Shug included!
Thankee.
Really great video! Thanks for all of them.
***** Many thanks and Whooooo Buddy))))
One time at Mount Leconte we started the hike with rain then sleet followed by 18 inches of snow. When we got on top the temp dropped to minus 22. Because of the altitude over 6500 feet we were absolutely exposed to wind. Mount Leconte is the finest viewing without question in the Smokys. A winter wonderland up high. I had two minus 20 primaloft jackets. I had to wear them both. I had to sleep one of my jackets in my minus 20 sleeping bag. We were stuck there for three days. But the viewing was incredible and so was the pictures I took especially the sunsets. I will never forget that trip.
Here was the kicker though. You cant build a fire at the shelter. Still nice though.
Those kinda trips are the best and talked about. Whooooo Buddy.
Man I love watching your videos. You've been an inspiration for me to start my own. I would love to have the opportunity to test out my gear in -40F weather. I've learned a lot from you and have bought a lot because of you lol. Thank you for all the good work. Keep up the good fight brother.
That -40º was other-wordly. Not sure I'll do it again....but who knows.
Hey man I think I know something you might like. First off the solo wood stove is awesome. Also the emergency or space blankets are fun to play with. They are totally useless for insulation. If you wrap up and hope to to live you wont. What you can do though is use it to build small wall around the camp. Block out wind and reflect heat. Man it is so nice in an area that water thaws in. I am normally alone so I don't surround the whole camp. I make basicly an oven next to the fire for me and my dog to sit in. Fold up my tarp and put it on the floor. Then put one of my wool blankets on top of that. Insulation from the ground and a comfy spot to sit. One more thing, those plastic "indestructible" egg crates that hole 12 eggs make great seat that are light weight don't take up much room and hold food!
Great videos Shug. Very inspired by your work.
Thankee feller::::
A Star is Born! A New Sensation! Order now the latest hits of the "Hammock Harmony Singer!" lol! I had fun. God Bless.
+ddskimmer I consider myself a nebulas))))))
Oh...please...forgive me..."Nebulas" INDEED! LOL! :-)!! God Bless you and your family.
Minus 40! Whooo eee! That's not messing around man...no way!
I'm going to check out that sweater you mentioned...and its good to see the apparel in action.
Take care,
dan
Don't make me go Coleman!
I was cracking up. Great humor dang I was laughing!!
My new favorite site. I live in Minneapolis.
Thankee feller~~