Using a Camping Pad as Hammock Insulation
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- Опубліковано 8 чер 2024
- Don't let a cold back or buttocks keep you from sleeping overnight in you hammock. Throw that pad in and get on out there to the Backwood Hood.
More than likely you already got pad laying around or iff'n you don't then there are some really affordable Closed Cell Foam pads out there.
All secure in sector seven,
Shug
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the intro alone is worth a subscribe lol
Thankee.
Subscribed because of the intro.
yup it worked for me.. well played sir
Shug mate not only are you very informative but you are also a character. And there are not enough of them! You crack me up! 😅😅
Thank you kindly Paul.
"Hey, airplane, how bout another trajectory, I'm trying to talk to these people" hahaha, made my day!
Whoooooo Buddy)))))
James Hurst im glad this is top comment
Fuh Fak Finally someone shows the angst that the Low_&_Slow_Fleet_of_America's_Finest_Cessnas causes many of us lowly ground dwellers when out-of-doors.
Thanks and I'll subscribe without hesitation. WhOOT!
Thought he said chachecktory , was wondering what that was for a half a second , as I was half asleep lol
I was watching the video so i scrolled thorugh the comments and i saw yours as i read it he said it.
You have a nice sense of humor to mix in with your excellent teaching skills.
Amazing humour, great knowledge and pure teaching skills
Thankee for the good and fine words.
@@shugemery You ARE funny as all heck sir.
I went hammock camping for the first time (from Tent) and had one of the best experiences camping. From God to your lips I thank you. . Wisdom beyond your years.
+Jonathan Sibalski Thankee.
I've been following for about 5 months now and I must say he is my favorite UA-cam entertainer by far.
got my first hammock and I've been out in the woods almost every weekend. thanx BUDDY!
+Adam Madge Good to hear and thankee mucho!
Try out Fun in the woods with Dave Pearson, reallybigmonkey1, his accent and humour are quite similar. ;-)
This guy is the man! Love the commentary!
Shug you are the chit. I've watched your stuff from day one and I tune in regularly to see if you have new stuff. Thanks for what you do!
+Jimmy Rogers Thankee.
Hey Shug! Found these via Hammock Forums, just wanted to say thanks man for taking the time to make the videos - very entertaining as well as useful - you're a 'sound man' as we say here in Ireland. Looking forward to my first hammock camp!! Keep on keepin' on.
Thankee and tilt a Lilt for me! Born in Derry myself. My Mom from Tipp.
@@shugemery Ah that's just mad - I should have guessed haha!! Just moved to Tipp myself, here in Ballina (near Killaloe). I'm a Kerryman. Decided to try Hammock Camping, will have my first night in the woods this week (been practicing my knots today!). Been eating up your videos, they are brilliant thanks again!!
@@stephenosullivan9044 Ahhh....A jm cake and some rock candy would do me well. Maybe a bullseye candy too if they still make them. Fishing for briggeens with my Uncle Packy...
I really like the humor in your videos. You mix that well while still giving legitimately good tips. Thanks.
Gotta keep myself amused as I do these or I would never do them. Thankee.
You put in a great deal of time and work showing others things that may work for them. I understand the concept of if you love it, it isn't work. Still, these vids do not just fall together. Your better half must be a wonderful person. Thanks for your time.
+ergot57 I feel the need to assist those who are just srarting on the hammock quest. My wife knows that it is part of my groove and she is numb to it.
+shugemery Soldier on Shug. Sleep must come peaceful in Sector Seven.
Good job as usual. I started with hammocks in '99. Used a Ridgerest for years before I even heard of an under quilt. I trimmed the corners at an angle so it would fit better in the hammock(Hennessey). Thanks so much for all you time and effort putting these videos together.
+gramweenie My pleasure.
Watching you fuss with those pads makes me want a underquilt even more. Just looks so much better and more comfortable. I'll just have to bite the bullet. "buy once, cry once" as we say in the shooting world.
+SuperUncleRyan I am UQ all the way. But not all are or ready yet.
Thanks Shug! Your videos have helped me a lot this year. Made the switch from the ground this spring and haven't looked back. Took my first cold weather trip a few weeks ago and used a borrowed 50 degree ENO Underquilt with a 3/4 closed cell foam pad and an inflatable Klymit Static V with no insulation. It got down to 28 degrees and I didn't have any problems with my 32 degree down sleeping bag as a topquilt. Warm and toasty! Never would have made it if it wasn't for you sharing your experience here. Really can't thank you enough!
+Joel Reid Whoooooo Buddy and Y'elcome.
getting info across while being very entertaining makes a great youtube channel.
Thankee Sam
Love your videos your class , all are very informative ,, fun to watch . greetings from Cornwall UK 👍👍👍👍
Thankee.... a cuppa and Flakes for all~~~!
Great video... You answered all my questions about hammock camping with out an undetquilt... Great humor as well.... Cheers mate!
Glad it gave some insight. Pad on....
Thank you SIR! New to hammock camping so I truly appreciate your education.
Whooooo Buddy)))) Enjoy the hammock quest.
I love this guy. He's so much fun to watch. I bet he is great to hike around with.
Whoooooo Buddy))))) Usually I just sit and stare and mouth breathe and my nostril whistles!
@@shugemery hahahaha I bet there's some great commentary though
I am new to hammock camping Thank you for instruction on the pads. Love you videos they are so informative!
I'm glad the video was useful. Hammock on~~~~
Why would anyone give this a thumbs down. They just don't like to have a good time our what? This guy is awesome! I would camp anywhere with him. Good entertainment!
Shug, you're a mind reader! I just bought a blackbird and will be doing a test run next weekend. I was going to try and figure out camping pads this weekend! Thanks for the video!
+jldodd Carry forth.....
"Im not an academic"
"got some padding under my mudulla oblongata or occipital ridge there"
Important to take care of those head parts!
Thanks, Shug. After watching you wrestle with that homemade winged pad, you've convinced me to buy the Klymit insulated Hammock V sleeping pad that I've been looking at. Keep hanging. Brum
That is a cool and big pad. Like to see one packed when deflated. But will keep those shoulders and arms warm for sure.
Absolutely awesome! I too plan on using my thermarest to start. I was thinking of supplementing with reflectix since I've got it. Thanks for the heads up about condensation.
+Sinfonian Barelytone May the warmth be with you.
I was looking for information on hammocks and pads etc cause im thinking of switching from tents ... not only did I get some good knowledge but very entertaining as well.. enjoyed your video !!
Mucho obligato.
The side extender is great. I loved the ladder roll always you make very enjoyable vids a pleasure to watch.
I find the snug pack jungle bag is a great for going over the top and round the sides of you over your normal bag and it its packs small.
I use Therm-A-Rest BaseCamp Sleeping Mattress - Large its big but the most comfy pad ever and I've got all of thermalites and a fair few others. I find it's also best not to inflate your mat to much like you also say. Sometimes when on the ground on my basecame mattress I forget I'm out doors and when awaking get a shock lol maybe thats age.
cheers shug great stuff
+Mossy Bark Yessir.
Howdy there Shug ! It's been too long since I've seen any of your videos. Refreshing and informative as always. Great to see you again.
Whoooooo Buddy)))))
Just stumbled across this video and you are definitely one the most interesting and fun to watch
Thanks and Whoooooo Buddy)))))
So glad you finally covered thus topic!
A few weeks ago I used my exped synmat 25" wide and was very impressed with the warmth and comfy-ness. But that is in a Hennessey, can't wit to get that WBBB 11 footer, I just need more space!
+7frazier Yessir!
Nice socks!
I guess I fall into the superhuman category with under insulation. I have been able to sleep very well down to 55F with clothing and a synthetic bag. Gooood sleep...zzzz. Works for me, not for all.
The take away here for new folks is to use what you already have first and adjust to the conditions. After a while you'll know how to dial your hammock to what works.
Good stuff Shug!
+CampfireTalk Good to hear...many do actually. Are you done making vids? I know it gets tough to maintain.
I'll continue to make vids, only much more spread out. I've been making music again (in the studio last night) so my creative itch is getting scratched very well )))
A lot has changed since I begin here (more kids), but I still cherish the mingling with good folks and sharing stories.
All secure!
Awesome video Shug! I use both, pads and underquilts in very cold temperatures. Cheers, Marc
+Scouting Free That'll get you down there for sure.
Genius! I am a Shuge fan from now on! Woooooooo! And I like the Linville Gorge, too. But mostly the downhill parts...
Whoooooo Buddy)))))
I love these videos. I was up all night watching.😀
Get some sleep. Hope you don't have nightmares.
Your the all great hammock teacher. I doubt if I ever will but would love to go camping with you sometime Shug. If you ever come down south I would surely like to meet you. Thanks Shug. Keep it up.
All I can do to get out with my good friends sometimes!
Hello mate, This has to be the best YT channel out there. Extremely informative and educational plus very funny. I just love your presentation. You definitely need to have your own TV show. I'm so glad that I have found this channel. Just subscribed. Take care.Best regards Steve from London UK.
Thankee....this is my own TV show. No pressure. Jellied eels for all.
I bought a GI bivy sack and put my Klymit Static V blow up pad and sleeping bag in it. The bivy sack keeps everything together, keeps things dry, adds a bit of warmth, but still breaths.
Camping at 11,800' in elevation in a hammock between two trees in a lightening storm is a formula for a lightning conductivity test, not anywhere I wanted to be. Grabbing the bivy with everything in it. I ran out to an open field away from trees. tossed the bivy down, a few extra puffs of air into the pad and I had quickly moved my sleeping arrangements to someplace safer.
Needless to say, I'm all about the bivy sack now. My wife and two daughters each got a bivy sack from Santa last Christmas.
As long as you are comfy and happy.....
shugemery ...and safe.
There are certainly a lot of hammocking hacks. Thanks for sharing yours.
This video proves why I am going to stick with under quilts! Thanks for the info Shug, this is good info. 😃
+Richard Thompson I am an underquilt guy myself but want to help the new-to-hammock bunch that seem to get a bit perplexed at options and insulation.
+shugemery Yeah, I get that you look after all hammockers young and old! Its good to get both options out there for people to make up their own mind. 8-)
I love camping and i must say that you have helped me to try whintercamping and more, so ty so much for everything!
I have made a some underquilts from old sleepingbags and they work great.
+Jimmy Eklund Winter is long....good time to get out and enjoy.
True winter is long here in Luleå norrland sweden.
i guess we will have some great northernlights this winter.
Thanks so much for this video Shug. I am learning every day. I really love the hammock that I made. I just don't ever want to get out of it. LOL!
+Leslie Hunt Right good to hear.
Every single video has at least 1-2 (some have more) great suggestions and ideas - from a fellow old guy who finally pushed the button on hammock camping (after I tore up my knee) - thanks and keep hanging out for us
Glad you glean a wee nugget from them here and there....
@@shugemery actually a LOT more than here n there - jus got me some whoopie slings ... can't wait to check em out - northeast weather sucks lately
Great video for all of us hanging on a tight budget.
Keep it up and long live the maple king.
+Dan Weiss No excuses! So says the Maple King.
+shugemery let it be written. ..let it be done.
Thanks Shug your videos have been invaluable to designing my system.more than anything else.
Green t shirt...green t shirt
+greg Whoooooo Buddy)))))) Green may come someday but it'll be a while before I sell them again.
Good review of all the options there Shug. Really nice video, !!
+Hangin' Burrito Hey HB.....I love pie.
Great info Shug. Always entertaining! On a side note, Did the Carribou Rock Trail last week up to Border Route,thanks to your info. All I can say is whoooo buddy! Cant wait for some winter trekking!
+Chuck Reetz Caribou.....great. Winter looms.
Outstanding. Thanks for the advice and all your videos. Going to make myself an spe!
Whoooooo Buddy))))
Thank you for confirming my thought process on this! I figured that it would be a lot like this. Now to figure out the bag... (Yay arthritis and cold allergies. Swollen joints and muscles are no fun in the morning)
+Cassandra Sherman Carry forth and be gone with the ailments!
awesome video thanks. I also use a thermol lite but I use it inside my sleeping bag, it doesn't slide out underneath me and i have no problem with condensation. Really works well with my hennessy explorer. Love your channel
+Jack Gray Yessir....that is it.
Priceless!!! Live long my friend!
+carbonfiberbutterfly Thankee...and I hope I do!
There's no place like FOAM ! Good Advice and ideas it is great to have so many options...i like a mini pillow behind the occipital.
+atommachine Rest the noggin an life is dreamy
I like you're excitement and personality. :D
+cweb1988 I thankee.
This past weekend I camped at BSA camp baker with my Hennessy hammock. I used a closed cell foam pad cut to 3/4 of its original length,and 0 degree slumberjack sleeping bag. temp was 38 at the coldest but I was toasty warm. only problem was, got a kink in my neck from my hoodie+pillow. good video Shug!
+Don Kelly Good to hear on the warmth...not so much on the neck.
Great video as always! I thought you hit pretty much all the major points with just one exception: tucking the pad into your quilt footbox or sleeping bag to keep it from moving around.
+Kurt Papke One can never cover it all. I do have that info on another video and was going to cover it in an upcoming video on top quilts.
You sir, got some serious ninja hammock skills !!!
Cheers
Clown Ninja! Thankee
Thanks for the video, Shug. No underquilt for me yet so I have experimented with Reflectix and also my Thermarest inflatable pad. I'm still working the bugs out and your video was helpful. By the way, it's good to see that no Shugs were hurt during the filming of that ladder dismount. ;)
+Great Lakes Backpacker Good to hear and thankee.
Love your sassy chickens!
Not only sassy but brassy~~
You’re crazy enough to make sense! Thanks Shug!
Righto~~
It works. Be warn underneath.
Thank you, Shug, for another great video !!
+Jules Sanchez Whoooooo Buddy))))
Shug you are the man! Thanks for all the info.
+Terri 634 Y'elcome.
All Secure in Sector Seven! What, me worry? Thanks Shug!!!!!!
+Alfred E Neuman money is honey my little sonny and a rich man's joke is always funny. Alfred E. Newman circa 1970
Thanks Shug! Glad to know that I have chosen the right sleeping pad for both my tent and my hammock. Your great!
+Jon Cothran Yessir.
I've now spent a couple of nights out in my set up and it totally rocks. I am now looking at Outdoor Vitals sleeping bag/underquilt/hammock bag and I think that I may get one of those.
I slept out in it last week as a test. Did not film, just getting to know it. Got down to 23ºF.
They sent me the 20º Aerie. Set it up as a UQ and a pod to see how it hung.
As a pod it is pretty good...you can get on an angle in the hammock. I'm 6' and was ok. As in most pods there is a gap up by the head over left shoulder for me. But slip a TQ inside and you could for sure get down to some colder temps.
As a UQ you have to set it up just right. I stretched my suspension tightly and hooked it up by cinch buckles on hammock suspension to get it to stretch out and get it to come up right against my buttocks and back.
Slept in a partial pod arrangement. Set up like pod but unzipped to knees.
Seemed to work best. Kept the bottom up against me that way.
I crawled in around 10PM and slept warm until about 4:30 AM. Started to get a bit cold on the buttocks then.
As it functions in a bag, pod and UQ and blanket so the 18 ounces of down gets distributed on top, sides and bottom. Less on the bottom as a normal 20º UQ.
The beauty of the Aerie is that a person can use it an a bag, pod, UQ or top blanket.
Zippers are a bit sticky...you have to be vigilant in holding back the inner zip tape and top flap. I hate zippers!
Seems to be baffled and not sewn through.
All in all a fairly good piece of gear for all that it does.
If looking for JUST a UQ then I don't think this is it. But if needed a piece of gear that is Multi Function then for the price it is pretty good.
Made in China.
The multi-functionality of it is what caused me to look into it. The thing that keeps me from pulling the trigger is that I am (a "BigFoot") 6'5" and 350 lbs. and I worry about the size. It is supposed to be only 6' long. The owner says that they are planning on making a larger model, but it will be a while. Thanks for your reply!
Absolutely awesome and informative video! Many thanks!
Whoooooo Buddy))))
your videos are fantastic.
Thankee for watching.
Great info as always, Hey Shug looking forward to your Christmas Skit
+Jim Bowling Oh.....I need to start thinkin' about that!!!
Thumbs up before i even watched, this friggin guy is the bees knees......just so fun watchin...ya know!!!!
I thankee for that.
Love your videos, learning a lot
Thankee.
Side sleeping...I hadn't had a good night in my gathered end hammock until I discovered my side sleeping technique, and made my UQ. Full disclosure: I never tried it on a pad before I made the UQ.
Well done explanation, Sean.
+Bruce Hodson I am a UQ guy all the way.
Great video. I use a car windshield reflector, but it slides around like crazy. Something to widen it at the shoulders and stop it from slipping would make things easier. Great video. Love your energy. Subbed.
Whoooooo Buddy)))))
the car windshield reflector never worked for me, but my yoga pad worked great!
Shug, you are awesome!!! Wish to meet you one day and pick your brain. Thanks for the laughs!
I ain't got much brain left to pick.
EXACTLY... what you said about not twisting and turning as much in a hammock! Honestly this was the #1 reason I didn't get into hammock camping for so long,. I figured if I used my pads, because the amount I generally toss and turn it would be a PITA keeping the pad in place. So I figured if I was going to go hammock, I would have to buy all the hammock gear plus an underquilt, which is a huge investment. Well this spring I decided I'd buy the hammock and use it on one trip with a pad, and if I liked the hammock then I'd convince myself to splurge on an underquilt. Well to my surprise not only did i love the hammock but I still haven't bothered getting an underquilt because the pad works just fine for me! And like you, I sleep like the dead in that thing where usually i'm a tosser. I'm sure its not as nice as a hammock with an underquilt, but its still loads and loads better than a pad on the ground!
+Out of the Closet. Into the Woods. I barely move! Maybe a bit in the morn. I'll do 1/4 turn or so for 5 minutes. Glad your loving the sleep of the dead in the piney woods. The best nod ever.
All clear in Sector 7.
really great video! you just helped me a lot! exactly what I was looking for because I ordered a sleeping pad for the insulation doing hammock camping. gives me more confidence to try out! greetings from Germany!:-)
+michael kahl Enjoy the hammock quest.
***** thanx and stay safe!
Watching your videos is a great way to kill some time, and learn a few things too :)
Thanks Shug!!
Haaa...too true!
Great advice Shug I love me ol Hammock, Thanks
+GARYSGUNS Yessir!
+Shugemery Was in Deer camp a couple of weeks ago and seeing several members of the camp sleeping in hammocks during the day got me thinking about you and your videos Shuge... Keep on trekking buddy.
+portuge83 Whoooooo Buddy))))
Wheel Hoss! We played that tonight. Great vid!
Fun tune to pick for sure!
Awesome advice. Thanks!
+The Late Boy Scout Y'elcome
I like those socks, she did a great job
I treasure them. Thankee.
just put in my order for my shug shirt for my birthday whooo buddy cant wait for it
+shaun Daniel Mucho appreciato))))))
Thank you for this excellent video!
Y'elcome.
: D
Just found this. Perfection, thank you!
Glad it helped!...Whooooo Buddy))))
Long live Shug and the Maple King! Woooobudaaaay!!!!
+Toby Cantrell Whooooo Buddy Toby
brother loved the video. life time supporter for sure. thanks for the info and the laugh. until next time. be safe friend. .... joe
Whooooooo Buddy)))))) thanks.
Thumbs up in the first second of the video... Just because of that fall! Epic!!
+Simon Lauzon Thanks feller. Took one for the team on that.
I needed 3 sec to subscribe, funny man, good advices.
thank you :-)
+Adrian Nicolae Varga Many thanks. Whoooooo Buddy))))
I've even used a life jacket in a pinch while up there canoeing... great advice.
Whooooo Buddy))))
Thanks for your reply. Tomorrow, Sunday is Jellied eels day along with shrimps, winkles and a nice sweet crab. Yummy yum. Take care mate. atb Steve
Dare I ask what a winkle is???
Thanks Shug!
+jpstubblebine Y'elcome.
Shug I Gorilla taped some paracord to a reflective pad/ truck windshield sun reflector. I tie it to the head end of the hammock. It not only doesn’t slip down but is easier to reposition from side to side. Love your vids. Reflectix good down to 30F for me.
Good on ye' feller! Whooooo Buddy)))))
This guys hlarious!! Ought to be a stand up comic.
This guy gets me laughing out loud. God bless his heart. That alone is worth the price of admission
Whooooooo Buddy))))))
Thanks Shugemery!
Y'elcome
WOW Shug, I was #495 likes and 0 dislikes. You must be doing something right.
GREAT review of hammock pads and ideas on what may work for us. All types of options and something to fit all budgets.
Thanks
+Sebastopolmark Yessir. and I thank ya'.
I subscribed when you screamed at the airplane ✈️ because it's what I would have done.
Also, this was the content I was looking for. I'm determined to try and do most of the AT in a hammock if possible.
Hope it gives some insight for your hammock quest.
@@shugemery It was very helpful 🙂
Thanks Shut. Down here in Georgia, I going to try a pad on top of some reflectix.
+Chip Sanford Sleep warm!
Another great video. Thank you.
+RS Marett Y'elcome.
YOU ARE A SILLY BOY, LIKE A FUNNY CLOWNY PERSON!!! I LIKE!
I am very serious off camera.
Haha I cannot image how serious you could become off camera! SCARY, PROFOUND serious I bet! Thanks for the videos :)
Great info! I don't have a double layer hammock either but my hammocks have mosquito netting that I don't need in the winter so I'm thinking I could slide the pad between the netting and the hammock when I turn it over for colder weather camping. Thanks for sharing the video!
+SL's Prepping and Survival That oughta do it. Thankee.
Good video Thank you for posting
Whoooooo Buddy))))
I really enjoy your vids Shug!
+rlove2bike Thankee.