That about covers it. I think that everyone would agree, it is not a stretch to say that your humor is the fabric that binds us together. We hang on your every word. Your words sway us to new heights. Every line taut with anticipation. We each have a stake in your wisdom. We dub thee "Tarpoleon Bonaparte", ruler of funny pants, Empanada of wit and sage of the saucy pork.

@manolomandevo293

6 жыл бұрын

@Guitstik Kustoms sorry 4 my bad english, i dont understand well, but i agree, SHUG is the BEST. :-)

@PhilCherry3

6 жыл бұрын

Good ones!

A Shug video in the morning always makes for a better day. Thank you Sir.

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

I think I learned a lot from this one. One thing I always notice in your gear videos is you emphasize "do it your own way". That is really important because everyone is different and everyone's set up will vary. The only way to see what works for you is to get out and experience some experiments.

Hey Shug I just want to let you know that you have been my favorite Hammocker, backpacker, entertainer to watch on KZread for the past couple years!! I have loved backpacking for many years now, and have been upgrading my gear lately. Because of you I’ve upgraded my tarp to the beautiful Warbonnet Superfly. Thank you for being you, and always enjoy your “Breakfast in the hammock” my friend:) You’re awesome, keep it up Shug!!!

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you deeply.

Just want to say Shug, your videos have been instrumental for me gaining the confidence to try hammock camping for the first time. I used a DIY tarp for a week in Colorado and loved the whole hammock experience! I found that I like lots of coverage with the tarp pitched higher, so I think I'll build my next one like your superfly.

Thanks Shug, got my Superfly this summer and I couldn't be happier. I opted for sil poly instead of nylon weathered 2 storms and all I have to say is " All secure in sector 7"

I can just imagine what Shugs neighbors must think... Strange noises, random talking to himself, ukes, drums, ropes strung all over... They probably refer to him as, "The clown that lives next door"... I would imagine they still tolerate his shenanigans as he probably invites them to his bbq's... :)

@ergot57

6 жыл бұрын

From what I saw in his Video Library the BBQ would win him a pass for sure.

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Mandolin actually. But correct on talking and strange noises! My neighbors are strange as well so all is good in Freak-Town.

You are such a fun mess... I love it! Thanks Shug- I just referred my 6th New-Hammocky-Person to you so they could see what to do! Please keep it up my Hammocky-Clown-y friend! Pete D.---

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Thankee Pete.

Hey Shug! I just wanted to say thank you! You're videos sold me on hammock camping when I first started to research backpacking. It's the best decision I ever made. Seriously man, thanks!

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Y'elcome and carry forth.

@fishntools

6 жыл бұрын

Ditto!

Shug, you always make my day and bring a smile to my face thank you so much for these videos! I have a super fly for my tarp and you gave me a lot of great ideas thank you.

Love my Warbonnet Superfly! Tarps make me feel all warm and fuzzy inside! :)

As always your awesome. Thanks for bringing a smile to my face on this wonderful Sunday.

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

I am bowing here.....

This is a master piece. Informative and entertaining as only Shug can deliver. One of my favorite videos as I love me some tarps too!

Yes! Two videos in the past couple weeks! You made my September!

Thanks for the video shug...im looking into hammock camping..and find your videos very helpful and entertaining...thanks again!

The guru of hammocks and tarp. Always brightens the day .Subscriber here. I have several Kelty tarps. From 9 ft. to 20 ft. The 20 I use for bikepacking trips. I can get all my stuff, hammock, and KLR 650 under it and when configured as a bomb shelter, it's completely enclosed. I'll never use a tent again. Greetings from Alaska.

@shugemery

3 жыл бұрын

Whoooooo Buddy))))))

Great vid Shug! Always enjoy your videos and thanks for helping a newbie out. The world would be so much better off if everyone was willing to help rather than criticise. Thank you.

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

I heard someone talking...we need to embrace Mercy. I liked that. Working on it.

I love this man and his advice lol. He brings joy to my days.

@shugemery

4 жыл бұрын

Whooooo Buddy)))) and joy!

Great way to wake up with a Shug video and coffee in my new purdy mug

"Yeah, just remember kids, it's not about what we can do to stop what you do, because we don't like what you do so we are gonna get together and we are gonna stop what you do, not about that. It's about what can I do to help you out. May I assist you?. Because I have got myself together, and I would like to help you. Let's do a little bit more of that. Can you join me on that people?. It's not hard, let's pull it together. I think we can do it..." Man, I loved that. Thank you on your huge contribution to "new" ways on camping. It's Sebastian from Argentina, gratefull for all that you put out there and the respect that you show when you talk about these things. Thank you a lot Sean.

@shugemery

4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for taking in the words and passing me some good words. Mucho appreciato~~~

Teaching tarp tying is a terrific treat! Fun and fantastic foray forward for this Friday!

Thanks for this video! Got a Superfly after watching it and it was awesome. Out of three hammock backpackers, mine was the only one that didn't have issues during a serious wind/rain/snow storm.

@shugemery

5 жыл бұрын

It is a mighty fine tarp for sure.

As always, entertainment value is the best in the biz! Had to watch before I headed into work. I'm am mentally prepared for another long day. lol. Thanks for the laughs and tarp-tastic info!!!!!

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Y'elcome. I was feeling it!

I laughed out loud at work at 5m15s with your eastern European accent. I hope that character makes more appearances hahaha

That was awesome. You are so talented in so many different ways.

I'm with you Shug. 90% of my trips I take the Warbonnet Edge. Just a simple hex tarp, no frills needed.

Thank you for all your videos and all your helpful info. A big whoa buddy to you Shug.

YESSSSS another shug video and a good one. What better way to start the weekend than watching a man talk tarps!!! Love it. Thank you shug shuggedy shug shug of the third person.

OMG, Shug. You crack me up! When you put the snake skin on the super fly and drag it through the yard... it looks just like a real snake!

@shugemery

4 жыл бұрын

Oh....it is a real snake!

Love your videos man! Thanks for the helpful info. I’m putting a pack together and definitely using a lot of your ideas.

@shugemery

5 жыл бұрын

Whoooooo Buddy))))

Tarp of the morning to you!

Todays tarp talk totally tickles the toes,. Heyo Shug if im ever around your area it would be in my opinion super fun to just head out with you for a day or two. your videos always make my day, i personally consider you a hammock camping expert.

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

No expert...just an enthusiatic enthusiast.

Haha I actually had my nails in my neck stubble when you accused me of scratchin myself. Good one!

Great video as ever shug nice to se your fine collection of tarps and a blast from the past with your tarp rap hahaha. Can't wait to se another video of you out on the trails with hickory. Take care and all the best to you

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Will be pretty soon!

@TimRobson30

6 жыл бұрын

shugemery I can't wait. All the best to you

@EconoChallenge

6 жыл бұрын

First time I have seen the tarp rap. Very funny!

Always putting smile on my face

@shugemery

Жыл бұрын

Aw shucks~~!

Great video Shug....as always 👍👍

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Thankee.

That rap part made me laugh out loud! Love the entertainment to go along with the tarp talk.

Nice to see Carl out and about. Thanks Shug!

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

MAD!

Awesome video, a lot of good fun and help! I'm still looking for a tarp. Right now I just borrow a 9' Kelty Noah tarp from where I work but I'm looking at buying the Hummingbird Heron tarp.

Great Shug, fun informative great tips. Love the mandolin😁

just having a look again at some of your vids great info,just tried a hammock for the first time yesterday,where have they been all my life,keep healthy man

@shugemery

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy the comfort quest.

Shug is such a great guy to watch!

@shugemery

4 жыл бұрын

Thankee.

yes, new video from shug :) can't wait for new trip reports of yours.

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks...we can't wait to go! Soon......

You are the tarp man. ⛺️👍 great video Shug

Nice one Shug! I had hoped you would have gone over how many third persons fit inside an 11' tarp.

@christopherneelyakagoattmo6078

6 жыл бұрын

Carl, Shug in the third, and the Maple King, if need be. That's three wholes, in the third, and a third of an third. or in fractions that's 9/3 allowing for multiple personalities each, and 2/3 of a whole third person in case another personality pops out. In the mean time; you can close the doors to contain the smell of meandering: it's enough to make you lollygag. YMMV. Parental discretion is not advised. Or applicable.

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

WE are always under there!

@christopherneelyakagoattmo6078

6 жыл бұрын

MuhWawhawa haha.

@RViscara

6 жыл бұрын

Yah but do they carry their extra food or does shug?

I seriously cant wait to get myself a tarp and hammock and get out into the woods for a couple nights. I have done camping but this, is just so much cooler . As always, great vids and always looked forward them. Cheers.

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Hammocks and tarps are complex for something that seems so simple.

@titusmoz

6 жыл бұрын

Funny how that is in life, but often can be more rewarding in return.

Loved your vid...thanks Shug!

As always Shug your video is informative and entertaining. As for your mental state well.... There doesn't seem to a problem there either everything quite normal it seems. Nice job Shug 👍

Love your videos...keep up the great work!

Actually, very interesting. I have three tarps, I guess I need another one. Thank you. Nice haircut by the way.

Great video. So entertaining and informational.

You are making this young man jealous. Sitting here recovering from hernia surgery and I am hoping the dr clears me to do a light weekend hang for Daylight savings. Between hurricanes and surgery yesterday my fall camping season has been cut short.

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Ouch! Best to you.

I've been thinking about getting a Warbonnet Supertarp. Thanks for the review.

finally my shug fix :) i am now a happy hammocker once again

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Thankee.

I can't believe how much I'm learning. Cool!

@shugemery

5 жыл бұрын

whoooooo buddy))))))

Thanks fer the demo on your tarps! I like'em all! ZZ.

nice way to show the variety of tarps available, all I have are 2 heavy poly tarps

Love you Shug, wish I could be your neighbor 😂

You are awesomely entertaining. Great info here too!

@shugemery

5 жыл бұрын

I am bowing deeply here....thankee.

This dude cracks me up

I use the Edge tarp from Warbonnet. Excellent video and very entertaining!!!

Merci shug pour ce refresh ! Xxx

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Merci!

Tarponious Maximus Informatica!

Good stuff! I like the idea of using the poles for the pullouts on the Superfly when trees aren't available on the sides to tie to. Your homemade tarp is somewhat similar to the AHE Shangri La that I use with the cat cuts.

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah.....mine mighta been first!

Your videos are so entertaining haha. Good stuff!

@shugemery

3 жыл бұрын

I thankee.....

haha as always, great videos, lots of knowledge and a good laugh.

@shugemery

2 жыл бұрын

Whoooooo Buddy))))

Over poles! whooo buddy! that's worth the price of this here vidyea. Thanks Shug. My tarps are still the cheapos-but camping season is coming and I'll be making some tie out jobbies--or buying one maybe.

I don't know about the rest of you but I like them all, Great Video

Very well described. Thank you!

@shugemery

3 жыл бұрын

Y'elcome and Whooooo Buddy))))

That rap cutaway had my dying. I remember when I saw that the first time. I spit my drink all over the place.

I have a hammock gear cuben fiber palace and enjoy it simple

You have some really nice tarps there. I just got into hammock camping this year so only have one tarp so far. I bought it pre-sale and saved a few dollars, I paid $34.97 + free S&H. It is a little heavier than your tarps but it works well and seems pretty durable. Here are the specs: Outdoor vitals 'Chief' 6 Sided 75D Polyurethane coated ripstop polyester with taped seams, adjustable tie-outs, aluminum stakes, Catenary cut sides, Loops for trekking pole placement & 75D Poly carry bag it's 11' x 6'6" and weighs 1 lb 7 oz. great video thanks for sharing.

Love your videos! Your my new favorite KZreadr!

@shugemery

4 жыл бұрын

I am taking a humble sweeping bow. Thankee.

That tarp sleeve is genius... never seen one before!

Thanks I always enjoy watching your vedoes good information and intertianment

@ellisholcomb2299

6 жыл бұрын

Sorry hit wrong key entertainment is what I was going to say I do appreciate you for taking your time to share with us wish you all the very best

Great array of knowledge shared! Thank you!

@shugemery

4 ай бұрын

Hope you got some insight out of it. Thankee.....

@onemileattatime2642

4 ай бұрын

@shugemery absolutely! I have recently just discovered your channel and videos within the last...6 months or so. Your material is excellent in its topic, great shots and discussions! You are detailed but comical and not terribly serious! I am hammock camping more (over trent) largely because of your video material! Cheers!

you're solid gold Shug!

Glad to start seeing more Shug videos lately. Missed ya ole buddy. Love your music, your entertainment, your information, and your inspiration.. Can't wait to see you and Hickories trip (is it to Georgia by any chance, in the North Georgia Mountains?) Happy Hang'en!!

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

I never left! Just working sometime.

Completely nuts. Good info. Thx

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Pecan. Hickory. Walnut. Good nuts.

I must say..... "Shug....you are full of Tarp!" 👍 woo buddy!

8 yards of .93oz MEMBRANE got me a winter tarp ridgeline of 10' 1.5", more than enough for my modified 6' Ariel bridge. I'm even considering cutting it down more! Keep on doing what you do! Respectfully submitted, A Gram Weenie

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Gram Weenie on my man....! Go light...go tight.

Yes new video

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Yes. Thanks.

wow, awesome, entertaining, and informative. thanks

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Whoooooo Buddy))))

Good one Shug. Carolina boys are also known as tarpheels.

Very nice man I want to get a good tarp like that I hate lugging around them blue Walmart tarps but unfortunately that's all I can afford right now the good thing is they keep me dry

You're nuts Mr lol. Love your vids

@shugemery

2 жыл бұрын

I am bowing deeply here.....

Hay Man ! I have that same shirt !! Nice Brother.

You of your head man, love it haha

@shugemery

5 жыл бұрын

Sometimes on it.

My fav method to create space inside the tarp is to stake a hiking pole inside the tarp angling out pushing on the tarp. Quick and no guylines needed.

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Yessir...that does work well.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with everyone. Is there a reason you only carry pullout lines for one side of the tarp? I usually use my tarp in porch mode leaving only one side to pullout. Thanks again for all your videos.

@shugemery

5 жыл бұрын

Just to keep the side from blowing in from wind. Usually all I ever deploy

Damn, I love this guy!

@shugemery

5 жыл бұрын

Whooooo Buddy)))) Like is OK!

Man. You are sure talented. Great informative and highly entertaining all at the same time. Just used my $20 Members Store after losing power for 4 1/2 days here in South eastern Florida 11'. Bug net outside in my pool screen enclosure " missing panels, no structure damage ". I'm 6'3" slept great. What commercial tarp would you bring to Florida? Fly ends I think. Thanks Shug

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Superfly tarp! Glad you got through fairly unscathed.

Shug, my Superfly has a small hole near the apex from hardware rubbing in a storm, do you kindly have any advice on a repair. For example a patch of silnylon attached using silnet? Thank you, Mike

Shadow Shug ! Reminds Me of the Singing Frog Cartoon.. Priceless ! Lol

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

"Oh...we're the boys of the chorus....."

Shug for president.

@shugemery

3 жыл бұрын

Can't. Uncomfortable with suits and meetings.

Where does your retired gear items end up like stoves, shelters, cooking stuff, etc? Video idea?

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

In my Nut-Hut! Loaners to friends.

Tnx for the video. Do you run your hammock suspension up through the 'V' or does the hammock suspension hang beside the tarp suspension on each end? That maybe confusing the way I asked should have asked Karl to make a sketch

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Usually to the side. Sometimes through the V if it works for that hang.

Does anyone know if shug has done a video recommending hammocks for beginners, intermediate and experts?

Shug, love your videos and I've learned so much from you. I dont have a proper tarp for my hammock and would love to make one like you did. I didnt see a video on it, so could I have some info?

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Never did a video as I had no idea what I was doing!....I modified to suit. tothewoods.net/ImagesStayDry/BlackCatTarp.pdf

Shug! Thank you for all the work you put into getting this information out to us! It is more appreciated than you probably even know. I would be interested in a video concerning temperature ratings on quilts and other sleeping gear. For me, it seems like a 40 degree bag does not keep me warm when it is 40 degrees out. I read varying stuff on this and it seems like maybe that rating is a survival rating, not so much a comfort rating. Is this true? Also, how does the rating change when you go from sleeping on the ground to in a hammock? I'm looking to invest in some quality gear for nights that get down to around 25 degrees. Its not really something you can try out and return so I need to try and get it right the first time. Looked for a video on this but couldn't fine it. Thanks!

@shugemery

6 жыл бұрын

Good quality gear helps a lot. Also go 10º more than you shooting for. A 20º bag or top quilt is very versitile. kzread.info/head/PLahaAdtfX9ZKzSYSBm3mBYSPGHjdyGqsL kzread.info/dash/bejne/q3qL1ZiOeJqpZ5c.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/d62olcpygMS1oso.html