Thanks much, Dutch sure has a lot of options. Four years and one pandemic later we all dress like you!

@shugemery

2 жыл бұрын

Halston of the Woods.

Mr Emory, thank you for your talents, hard work and dedication to make the hammock world and life a beautiful place!

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Y'elcome!

Merry Christmas Shug! Thank you so much for all the effort in showing us just how much fun a night in the piney woods can be.

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Good Tidings.

Whew, glad you cleared that up. Thanks for putting this series & all ALL this info together.

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

I need a suspension convention but I have suspension apprehension.!

Love ur vids shug. Very informative.

So glad you're still making videos, made the mistake not checking your channel for a couple years

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Still at it until it is no more fun.

This series has been great to watch as I look to get rid of my old daisy chain tree straps to something lighter and better. Thanks Shug.

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Glad it gave some insight.

You are above average if you enjoy wilderness ! Have a safe trip Shug and best regards -Yves

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

I am classified "gifted underachiever!"

Your the man shug. Much respect.

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Felt and appreciated.

Thanks pal . Just looked at your promo film absolutely brilliant. Lol

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Thankee Paul.

Thanks Shug, watching you work that Beetle by the Ears helped me gain confidence with my new suspension choice over my original Warbonnet Cinch Buckles.

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Learned it from Dutch himself.

@gboltonatrail1099

6 жыл бұрын

shugemery He does a nice job on his videos but your fingers must be more photogenic! 😂🤙

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

My manicurest dumped me. I got busy hands....

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Never trust a man with pretty hands>>>>>

@gboltonatrail1099

6 жыл бұрын

shugemery I was thinking that maybe Dutch can create a Titanium Nail care tool to help all of our Manly Hands!

Dude, thanks for being so thorough! I'll stick with the marlin spike for now. KISS is my method. (Not the band but the acronym). Cool and entertaining videos. Stay warm.

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Y'elcome and carry forth.

Love the 'Do over'!

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Thankee 'eh.

You just keep-on keep'in teach'in me stuff ! he-he. I like it..... =)

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Yessir.

Beetle Buckle with Whoopie sling looks pretty good.

@shugemery

5 жыл бұрын

I'd say a Beetle Buckle to continuous loop is the better as A whoopie and all that dyneema strap is a bit overkill.

Great videos! (Don't forget to build a bounce board.)

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks and Oh, I shant forget.

I just watched all parts of Suspension Series..... and my head hurts... lol. Most seem like great ideas... but which do I choose.... screw it I will buy them all.... hahaha

@shugemery

5 жыл бұрын

It exhausted me trying to explain them all!

Hey shug shuggity shoog! I was wondering if you could make a video on backwoods cooking. Perhaps show how you reheat your pancakes you made the night before, or little tips and tricks for one-pot cooking. It would be nice to have all your cooking tips in one place. Just a couple ideas! Thanks

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

I don't truly cook...mainly boil water for dehydrated meals. As to the panckes I did show that I but them in a boil bag and just heat them in boiling water. Pretty simple stuff. Most of my meals are kinda part of all my trip videos. Hope that helps.

Very Good Shug! I have bought a lot of gear from Dutch over the last few years. A little off topic, but watching some of the ultralight guys videos they have next to nothing for first aid. In my opinion I think that they are starting to push their gear too much to save weight. A six or seven pound base weight sounds good, but if something happens when they are alone it could be a nightmare. Warmer clothing is another area that they push the limit.

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

That is why I like light but not uber-light. Whoooooo Buddy))))

@Dirt_McGirt_ODB

6 жыл бұрын

shugemery, you would be the greatest uber driver ever!

Yeah I just bought beetle buckles and longer straps. I found that with shorter straps and whoopie slings which is the lightest setup, the straps were too short for some trees. So I figured if I need longer straps anyway I might as well just make it as simple/quick/easy as I could.

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Whooooo Buddy))))

Shug I appreciate the videos as always! I hope you and yours had a very Merry Christmas! I do have a question though. I'm going winter camping in a few days in the Smokies, the temps are supposed to be around 12-15 degrees at night. I have a 20 degree synthetic bag, and a 30 degree down quilt. Do you think using these in a combination would be sufficient? And if so, should I put the quilt on the outside of the synthetic bag? I will be ground camping for this endeavor. Thank you

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

I would put the down bag against me. Down quilt inside the synthetic would be my choice. Have fun. And a good pad beneath you.

@jmanracing1

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you much!

Informative video Shug. One question for you about your custom Hammock Gear Incubator 20 under quilt/black and orange UQ. How many ounce overfill do you have in that? I like the loft and that probably raises the UQ performance. Thanks for any input.

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

It was a gift from him. I think it has 2 ounces of overstuff.

@gen2-x364

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Loving that Clown College T ... not to mention the Tabasco one!

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Right goodies those!

The warbonnet ridgerunner has amsteel Loop going to an aluminum D ring. Can I remove that d-ring and use the dutchware gear bridge hammock suspension system with the titanium hook directly? Thanks

@shugemery

5 жыл бұрын

Yes they should. If in doubt...ask dutch and his folks there.

The way to remember is once you have thread it back through the tap makes the buckle look like a c for closed and if you haven't done it it's a o for open. That's how I remember it

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Mine is holding tight. A wet night and time will tell!

In order to use the beetle buckle must I get those kind of straps the black and white

@shugemery

4 жыл бұрын

You can use poly straps or spider poly so you can get all black straps. From Dutchware site: *Spider/Poly straps combined with the Beetle Buckles will have a weight limit of 350lbs* *Polyester straps combined with the Beetle Buckle will have a weight limit of 300lbs* dutchwaregear.com/product/beetle-buckle-complete/#beetle-buckle-hardware

Really have enjoyed these videos!! With the beetle buckle kind of act similar to Cam buckles in essence? If you had long enough straps on the beetle buckle would you even need the whoopie sling? Thanks for the great info

@shugemery

2 жыл бұрын

Whoopie slings are a lot about reducing bulk and a bit less weight. My opinion. They are all just options and a means to an end.

@stevestory8483

2 жыл бұрын

@@shugemery any system you would recommend I’m a bigger guy at about 280 pounds and wasn’t sure if that would put me close to the limit on some of these. Thanks 🙏🏻

@shugemery

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevestory8483 This should do ya'...dutchwaregear.com/product/ti-cinch-buckle-complete-suspension/#ti-cinch-buckle-amsteel-loop-pair Get the 1/8 amsteel. 8 inch loop.

I put maple syrup on my whoppie slings the marlins love it, never had a problem i stick around late into the morning before breaking camp , Whoooo B b bbbbbbb budday! good info though Shugg of the third person ................................

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Bears love that too!

Good stuff Shug...you should start making youtube videos or something. ;)

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

I may.

Hi Shug! Do you think the woopie slings are necessary with the dyneema straps and cinch buckles? Seems like one can be eliminated.. my new Xmas setup is Dutch clip with dyneema to cinch buckle/continuous loop to Dutch biner to continuous loop/hammock... I see eno came out with their Helios tree straps/slings Seems lighter but short spanned... Either way all good systems just wanted to get your opinion😆wooo buddy!

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

I have never used whoopie slings and cinch buckles together.

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

If you mean dutch buckles instead of cinch buckles then you have other options like just using the continuous loop and no whoopie.

@demonicallyimpaired

6 жыл бұрын

I like the idea of Dutch buckle to continuous loop 👍👍

Hey Shug. You're one cool dude, and someone I could get along with on the trail. No worries, I live to far away to find you. But you are a kindred spirit, and would love to meet you sometime. I know this may sound creepy in some way...a little liquor will do that. I'm just a regular guy who appreciates what you're showing. Also, I love BBQ. Maybe try Big Bob Gibson's rub someday. Now that I'm done sounding like a weirdo, on to your next video!

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

I'll look into Big Bobs! Thankee.

Hey Shug, what length are your tarp tie outs? Have a great Christmas.

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

It varies. 4 to 6 feet kzread.info/head/PLahaAdtfX9ZK1k8bDbsr4JzQgQ_iyB2RU I link them together and carry a couple of longer pieces.

I drove myself crazy trying to get the ridgeline "just right"(bending it easily when you sit in it). I decided that's not 100% necessary. I hope I'm right! I was comfortable without the perfection!

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

I go for comfort...my ridgeline always seems a bit different in taughtness.

Shug i had a question. I am looking into using mule tape 3/4 in 2500lb capacity for a hammock with no hardware! Have u ever used this or could u do a video on this??? Thanks

@scoutsniper485

6 жыл бұрын

Is mule tape better than amsteel??

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

You could use these knots with it....kzread.info/dash/bejne/aXx80MWxoMK5pqQ.html

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Not better just different.

he he just clowning around the dutch buckle

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

My usual day.

@richardbekkers6789

6 жыл бұрын

its good to be clowning around and make people smile shug thx shuggy for that btw i m dutch hehe good day

Dude. My hammock suspension is always too tight. I can’t get it perfect. Is too tight bad???

@shugemery

5 жыл бұрын

Kinda puts a lot of stress on the suspension and the trees to have it straight out. Try about a 30% angle roughly. This may give some insight....theultimatehang.com/hammock-hang-calculator/

Beetle buckles with the option for a spreader bar. Any luck getting Mrs. Shug out there? Mine just begrudgingly agreed to join me this spring. Thinking Jay Cook for maximum wow factor and minimum effort.

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Mrs Shug has no interest whatsoever. Spa girl all the way!

@NTurman

6 жыл бұрын

I used the spreader bar last month. It takes a few minutes to set up but it does the trick.

I don't use the buckle, but I use and like those straps.

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Me either!

Hey Shug! I'm a long time watcher and beginner hammock camper, and I'd like to thank you for your informative videos! I have one question or suggestion though: looking at your comprehensive series on hammock suspension, I'm seeing a dozen different sliding buckles with various trimmings that seem to my engineering eye functionally identical with each other and descender rings for the main parts, and pretty much the same goes with whoopie slings and the UCRs that implement the same exact principle for the same function. It would be fantastic if you could drill down deeper on the pros and cons of different general types and whether the particular implementations are good or bad examples of you catch my drift. I'm familiar with using whoopie slings and I spliced myself a set with soft shackles for tree straps, but as of now it's hard for me to grasp the differences between all these set ups in different usage scenarios and I don't have the time or funds to try each and every type for myself.

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Well they all serve the same pupose just different materials. Like pens and forks..they all write or put food in your mouth but there are slight design differences. It is just a matter of what you like best. I use whoopies and cinch buckles for the most part. Sounds like you have a system you like. I feel I went as far as I need to on suspension and feel that you could search for more on You Tube and maybe get more insight. Always good to do even more research and see what others do. Carry forth. Also you could always contact Dutchware or the likes as they are always happy to answer folks.

@papaalphakilo7701

6 жыл бұрын

shugemery thanks for the feedback! I've got a setup that works, but the mind can't help but wonder and think can I do something even better 😊 Happy trails!

@hilo4321

6 жыл бұрын

That's the addiction, finding your favorite setup.

Time to "fess up".I realized I was doing my Dutch buckle incorrectly when I sat down in the hammock and the strap slipped on thru lowering me to the ground.Yes,this after sleeping in it all night!I like all of Dutch's stuff except whoopie hooks.I got the buckles,cinches,sliders,and beetles.It's an addiction.......................

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Sorta why I like my toggles....never "lowered" me! Fun to try them all.

I forgive you, Dutch Buckler. I sure wish I was smart enough to use a Dutch buckle. 😦

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

I can live my life in tranquility now!!!....👊🏻👍

Is that what the picture shows on the card for the buckle? Something still looks off. Sorry I don't use them ether, and I'm probably wrong my self. I am only trying to help. You really are the best.

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

John Taylor Seems so. I am hanging on them as I type.

@mcleodrp

6 жыл бұрын

I think the Dutch buckle is still flipped. The whoopie sling rests nearer the top slot on top of the free end that you fed through.

@mcleodrp

6 жыл бұрын

dutchwaregear.com/the-dutch-buckle.html

Dutch Buckle..Whoopie Sling. Readers Chuckle...Clown Sings Beetle Buckle..Dutchware Gear. Hang with confidence...Shug is here.... 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😎

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

That made my morn'...!

Shug, I can't believe you didn't shoot this video wearing the Dutch bowtie!

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Believe it! Was a non-formal video!

Shug, check out the Northmen channel on YT. Especially Traditional Crafts of Norway, episode 2. That guy is your doppelganger.

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

I hear I have several out there........>>>>>>

Gordon Sumner @ 2:25 !

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Sting....haaaaaaaaaaaaaa

Have a look at the video on dutchwaregear.com.com for the proper way to use the Dutch buckle, you got it wrong on your second attempt as well. :) Your way will work but it seems safer the way it's done on the Dutch site. Love your videos though :)

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

It has been holding well for me.....just cant see how it will slip. Do you use one?

@chjohans

6 жыл бұрын

Yup, have been using them for a couple of years. If you try both ways you'll see that using it "the Dutch way" will have more of the buckle below your loop resting/pressing against the strap, so it is less likely to "flip", at least in theory. But I tend to agree, it will probably hold just fine both ways. But if I was (even) heavier I would have only used it "the Dutch way". :) Thanks for hours of great humor and hammock tips!

strong materials will not deteriorate under static bodyweight loads, just ask any trad climber who commits their life to rappels off of webbing and dyneema on a regular basis.

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Yessir.

Hay Shut..... have you every ran into Big Foot while out in your Hammock...

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

chuck363cj Yes, but I scared him.

I forgive you, Shug... I prefer simple knots... though I'm "knot" always "left"...

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Absolved.....

Loops and buckles, toggles and slings, these are a few of my favorite things.......yo White Noise y'all.

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

you didnt thread it right

@shugemery

5 жыл бұрын

I did address that at 2:11 in...... It held.

No buckles No Dutch clips 15' pair UHMWPE with Becket hitch on a bridge hammock. I like knots. Don't like weight.

@shugemery

4 жыл бұрын

There is a system for all of us.

shuge is not an acceptable spelling in words with friends... darn

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Huh?

@Legend869

6 жыл бұрын

sorry it's a cell phone game like scrabble. i tried Shug and Shuge for the heck of it and neither is a legit spelling. thought you would like to know you're not in Webster's dictionary yet! keep up the great video's and happy holidays!

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

That is too funny!