Hey Shug, I came across your videos in 2016 right before I started my backpacking journey. Because of you, I bought a hammock, and because of these videos, I bought a chameleon back in 2017. I still use that system to this day. You even helped me learn how to take it to ground when I can’t hang. I had to get off the trail to start cancer treatment, and I have even used it after surgeries inside for comfort and ease of getting up from. And now that cancer, surgeries and treatments for three and half years are taking their toll, it’s the hammock that keeps me out in the backcountry. Which gives me the best way to kick this cancer’s ass while knocking off some bucket list adventures. I can’t thank you enough for these videos, and I always look forward to watching them. Thank you for the very expensive, unhealthy obsession with hammocks, and new ideas, because you know our system always needs improvement 😜

Thank you for EVERYTHING you've done for our community!! Ive learned a tremendous amount from you over the years. I sincerely hopw your surgery and recovery goes well!

Good luck with your surgery, Shug! As an exclusive ground-dweller, you’re the only person I’d ever watch a 20 minute video, start to finish, about hammocking. 😂 Sending all my wishes for a speedy convalescence!!

Thanks for everything you have done for the hammocking community. Good luck with surgery and I hope to see some more content soon! Wooo Buddy

Hey Shug. Ahh the hammock fit journey, I went through four until finding the one that works 98%. I’m 6-3 so it ended up being a 11 foot Warbonnet. Went through two under quilts and top quilts. You’re sure right about setting up the Warbonnet hammocks, the best thing I did was to make a backyard hammock lab to sort out all the issues before hitting the outdoors. Good luck with your throat surgery and protect that fine tenor voice.

Prayers for a speedy recovery from your surgery!

Always love your content. Good luck on your surgery!

Nice and hammocky! Good luck with your procedure! 💪❤️

Right on Shug. Luv the end. :-)

Happy new year i missed you 🇬🇧👍🏻

Love you! Good luck on the surgery.

Thanks Shug!! Good luck with the procedure!!

Praying for you and for a successful outcome for your surgery! Thank you for your knowledge and enthusiasm, and your willingness to share them with us.

Great content, as always!

Great topic and thanks for all of the education on better hammock hanging for the past 13 years. Best wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery from your surgery.

Great video! Take care of yourself!

Hi,glad to see you back,missed all your humor and fun videos,good luck with your vocal cords...take care!!

Yyyyessss... Finally a Musicman StingRay...💪 That's your bass...

Entertaining and educational as always. Sending my best wishes on your surgery. Ian

Godspeed for recovery Shug

Hey Shug, all the best anda speedy recovery!

All the best for your surgery! Have a good and speedy recovery! Cheers, jochen

Awesome intro song Shug!!!🐓

Praying for a speedy recovery from your surgery. Rest up and get back at it!

Best wishes on your surgery this week. Hope you’ll have a speedy recovery.

The first hammock I bought was in 1983. It was a WW2 surplus jungle hammock I paid 30 bucks for, and I used it until the late 90's when the canvas started to wear out and the top started to get brittle and leak. I went to tents for a few years until I discovered manufacturers starting to make modern hammocks.

Hooray!! A new Shug video😁 I can't tell you how much I look forward to these, doesn't matter what your theme is, if it's you and hammocks Shug you make my day. Dealing with some hard stuff right now and your cheerful presence has helped, thank you so much and I wish you every good thing you would like 👍

Always love it when a Shug video pops up in my feed! Praying for a successful surgery, and an easy recovery.

Good luck with your surgery and I wish you a speedy recovery!

Best of luck with the surgery. Thanks for all the information, help, and laughs!

Good luck with surgery, & be patient with recovery. You've inspired me to try other hammocks, I started with a Hennessey bottom entry.

Thanks for all the hammock content and fast healing on your upcoming surgery. I car camped in a Wise Owl 9’ with a Nemo Pad for the past six years . Last year I got back into backpacking and after a few nights in a tent I was back to hammocks. I just ordered a new 11’ L, 58” W Redtail from Hemlock Mtn Outdoors and hoping it’s a good fit. I went back and forth on getting a wider hammock being 6’ and 230 lbs but took a chance that a 58” will be a good fit. Cheers to ya buddy and healing vibes! J Bear

What a great video. Thank you, Shug! I'm still on the path to finding the perfect hammock for myself, but I'm getting there. Your content helps a lot. Greetings Felix

Good episode as always good luck with the surgery

Great video Shug, and best of luck with your upcoming surgery!

Great video Shug! Best of luck with the surgery. 👍

Thanks for this Shug! A few years in and I’m still figuring out the art, with -20°C and lower it’s been tough to get out and experiment. You’re killing it on the bass keep it up and use that as your voice while you heal. Wishing you a swift and full recovery

I really enjoy your videos. Your tutorials have helped me along the way. Keep pushing hard, it is keeping you young. Thanks for all the work you do on these.

Shug, thanks for all the content and for helping to guide me through the hobby over the years :) If you ever want to come recover (or just visit! ) in the warmer climes of mexico, i'd love to give you the royal tour. Wish you the best on the recovery from the surgery!

My cocoon of comfort fits me like a glove! Nothing but fantastic sleep whilst out in the piney woods!

Really enjoyed your video as always. Playing Jaco at the end was the cherry on the pie. Goodluck with your surgery and lots of patience during recovery. ;-)

As always an informative and entertaining video, thank you😊 You'll be in my thoughts and prayers on Friday for smooth surgery and speedy recovery. More base videos would be cool 😊

I really enjoy these talks we have, always something to consider or learn, will miss them for a spell. Well wishes on the surgery, it's gonna be tough given your gift of gab and all, maybe just post up some bass playing and we can get in the grove till your all healed up and back in the grove. All the best to ya always.

Love the bass Shug! Can't believe I've been watching your videos for 12 years now. Best wishes for your surgery and recovery.

Best wishes on a successful surgery! ❤

Hey Cuz… good to see you again .

Yo Shug! Thanks for the video. I have had the floppy fabric issue but never asked anyone. I'm glad I'm not crazy! Good luck on the surgery, sir!!

Good luck with your surgery. I hope you have a speedy recovery.

What up Shug?? Hope you and family had a great Holiday!!! Cheers!!

Shug just wanted to tell you thanks all your videos. Reviewed your winter camping ones for the Grayson Hang. Stayed warm at -1 degree. Your Scribe put on a great event. Hope surgery went well and the 3 weeks pass fast for you.

Thanks for the video. Good luck with your surgery Shug.

My first hammock was a Spear. I used his Knot method for my own DIY hammocks since then. I love how I can adjust the walls before tightening the knot for good. FYI. I love the bass in your vids. Keep up the strong work Shug

Thanks for the video, Shug, and good luck on Friday! 🤞🤞🤞 I'm sure all will be secure in sector 7.

Thanks Shug!

Love the vids Shug! My first hammock (about 20 years ago!) was a 13 foot DIY gathered end and boy was it SUPER COMFY!!! I tried to shorten it to 11 foot, but I'm not a mathemagician and it came out just over 10 foot. I'm 3", so that aint gonna cut it. This summer I'm going to make another 13 footer for the back yard! Practice your pantomime, and maybe add some Harpo Marx to go with your Carl Childers!

I’m laying in my Dutch 12’ hammock while I watch this video. Purty comfy and floppy. I’ve gone down the hammock rabbit hole. They ALL have compromises. 12’ trail lair wide gathered and a Townsend big guy bridge. Those two are my go to hammocks. For various reasons. Thanks for the years of good solid information on hammock camping, and sharing your experiences and setup ideas. And good luck with the surgery.

Wishing you all the best! See you when you feel better 😊

I bought the ultimate bundle from Danny @ Superior Gear back in Aug bc of you, and I absolutely love it! Thank you, and good luck with your surgery. 🙏

Great idea for a video! Lots to happily think about while wearing my XLC. Also, stumbled across tethered race cars and thought you’d be into it. Kind of an extension of your planes combined with miniature formula racing. All the best, you’ll be singing in the piney woods in the blink of an eye Shug! ✌🏼🍃☕️

I started out with a 9 ft.hammock I got at Walmart over 10 years ago, which I still use on my deck as a quick set up when my hang addiction overwhelms me. Since then I got Warbonnet and Dutch hammocks. I stopped backpacking many years ago( same age as you ) because I just couldn’t sleep on the ground without waking constantly and couldn’t stand up in the morning. I do have to thank my brother for turning me on to hammocks and after that first sleep through the night I was hooked and found your channel. Been in the woods constantly since. Thanks 🙏

Thanks Shug. As so many have said, I have been watching the journey for many years. Looking forward to "hearing" you in a couple of months. Carpe Diem! !! !!!

I really do wish you the very best for a swift and complete recovery, from someone who hugely benefitted from your videos when I was recovering from brain surgery 5yrs ago. From a ginger-haired UK guy who was brought up in a few US states, including Minesota! Take care, buddy.

My friend and I started doing motorbike camping trips and needed a tent for each of us. He got a hammock instead, so I did my research which is where I first found your channel! After listening to your guidance, and looking at some forums, I ended up picking a Hennessy Jungle Explorer Zip XL. Absolutely love it overall, but ditched the bubble pad that went underneath and got a Mt Washington 3 Jacks R better quilt. That's probably the only thing that doesn't "fit" well, which sucks when temps drop to freezing. But overall, it fits so great that I'm not sure if I'd want to buy another hammock. I even ended up getting my daughter the same setup for her birthday last year. Definitely will think about adding the Knotty mod, that seems super helpful! Wishing you all the best for your surgery and recovery!

The fact that the hammock can be viewed like a suit is a helpful thought. Thanks for the video Shug. See you again. Auf Wiedersehen.

I’ve never heard of a Notty-Mod till now. But… three years ago I built my own hammock and added shock cord full-length on both sides. I love it. The hammock is 12 ish feet long. I don’t like the length for very cold camping when I am stacking under quilts. But I’m glad my concept - like I invented a wheel or something- is out there. I never get on forums, I here about this stuff only from you. So, speedy healing wishes for you. Missed you at the FBH or Refrigerated Butt Hang. No stacked quilts needed this year. ATB!

Thank you.

Warbonnet I have a custom prof griz and some lt homemade love them all for the right time they shine

Good luck with the surgery Shug! We love you buddy!

I've been using the warbonnet ridgerunner for about 4 years now. Its more comfortable than my bed. I really want to try a superior gear hammock with the built in quilt. I've just never slept in a gathered end hammock. Thanks for putting all your knowledge on the subject into these videos. Hope you have a speedy recovery from your surgery. At least you can still make some noise slappin' that bass!

Hey shug, I just started sleeping in a hammock last summer. Your videos helped me a lot with the right setup. Been using an Amazonas traveler quilted. I had a lot of great nights in it. But I remember getting a small calf ridge in it... Did not really bother me till now but that's something to improve on for sure! All the best for your surgery and a fast recovery! Greetings from Germany

Yarr! I guess I lucked out. My first camping hammock, my warbonnet blackbird xlc, is the one I take most often. I do love that thing it is so comfy! Thanks to the expert teachings of the folks at Warbonnet and one weirdo who refers to himself in the third person. But I guess I started the hammocking journey with a backyard cotton thing and a Eno I keep in my truck for when the want to nap is strong. But since then been trying out a couple of others, a Sierra Madre Ninox and I am a bit excited to get my Amok Draumr out into the woods. Though we too have been suffering far too much rain here in Southern Maine to want to attempt it. Rest as much as you need with the surgery, mate. But I for one would watch a video where you did not speak at all. From what I have seen you can tell a story with but a glance. ;)

First hammock was DIY, then moved to a WBBB XLC and loved it. Then I shifted to the WB Ridgerunner bridge hammock and that's the one that I've consistently used since; 10 years. Love the "lay flat" aspect of the bridge hammock.

You were really my intro to the hammock, and I'm still with you (and hammocking!) I started off with a no-name hammock, which was huge (you couldn't see out of it once you were in it, lol). But it was comfy, and I still use it every so often. But my warbonnet blackbird has been my go-to for about 8 years now. It is finnicky, but I do love it. Thinking about trying the Superior Gear you rave about though. BTW, if you don't mind some advice, get yourself some of that anti-snore mouth tape to wear while you're recovering from surgery. It will keep you from talking, especially when you're likely to start to talk before you realize you shouldn't. Good luck with everything!

I made a diy hammock from the directions you have back in 2007. I heard about you on a podcast, "Southern Backpackers" or something like that. Came to your channel and have been hooked ever since. I am praying for your surgery to be a success and recovery to be quick.

Shug, I got a Warbonnet blackbird double layer XL, got great service with custom down placement in my 0 degree Wookiee, under quilt and xl x60” top quilt the morning after seeing your videos for the first time 4 or 5 years ago!😂 I love the way my quilt protector zips into my winter top or my bug net for a nice winter sleep! I’m 68 and still hike and camp! I sleep better in my hammock than my bed! I keep it up year round! Still using and loving my warbonnet, wanting to get a Superior with attached under quilt like yours! Hey best wishes with your upcoming surgery you have a lot of people who appreciate you! God Bless and get well soon, and please let us know, a little typing! Please keep us informed ❤

Good to see ya Shug, My first hammock (2007) was a Hennessy Expedition. You know the one where, when your non hammock camping friends thought you were crazy for exiting out the bottom, and one clever friend said you looked like a dinosaur afterbirth coming out of that contraption. I eventually did the zipper mod, and it was my go to for about 5 years. Then a got a couple of Dutch's double lined 11 ft with the knotty mods. Still got them and I like them for summer. For winter, I have A warbonnet ridge runner. I need the Spindrift Sock. For the kind of winter camping I do. Good luck on your upcoming procedure.

Hola senor Shug haha. I am just starting to get back into camping and specifically hammock camping. Not having trees in my back yard sucks. Ive tried an eno double and for myself, they work fine for lounging but nothing long term. The length is definitely an issue, roughly 9' 6". Quality is good. Ive got a 12' onewind waiting to be used, just waiting for it to warm up a tad cause I dont have winter gear haha. Its definitely tedious learning this stuff compared t9 just tent camping, at least for myself. Thanks for the videos, theyve all been super helpful from the years old ones to your current ones. Some of the gear youve shown is awesome haha. Thanks again!

Got my 1st hammock because of your videos about 4 years back and it's still my go to got it from Walmart even I've added a rig line to it but that's it

Great video

Shugs rippin' the bassline a new groove.lll Stay well and a quick recovery from surgery. We need the Shugs on the spring trails before the big thaw...

I would like to see you fly your rc aircraft models please . Your a great guy you know. Love the hammock chat.

Hey Shug another informative session. I’ve been using my Hennessy for about six years. As a Scoutmster, that’s about 25 good night sleeps a year. My first hammock and I love it. I am intently looking at the superior gear hammocks. It’s getting close to the time that I need a solid back up.

Was just looking through your channel last night for some more hammock content!

Shug I love you and I mean it in a manly way!! Enjoy your vids and expertise in hanging! My first hammock i bought was the Eno jungle nest and i still use it. It fits me!!!😂😂

I'm 3 years into this journey and its been a blast! You've been a HUGE help too Shug! Hennessy was my first but it's too small for me and I don't care for the fabric for the comfort. It fits the girlfriend well and seems to be fairly good quality. I gat an 11 foot double layer wide Chameleon with Hexon 1.6 fabric from Dutchware next and it fits me very well and I love the feel of the fabric. I want a Superior for the winter and have been very curious about what the fabric material is like on them, also wondered if it would be wide enough for my liking. I live in Canada so it's quite pricy by the time I pay exchange rate and shipping. That gamble has had me hold off on ordering one. Even just underquilts are super pricy to get up here. My height is 6'2". Hope your surgery and healing goes well Mr. Shug, Thanks again for all that you do!!

Lots of great info and truth in this video, Shug. Had lots of same trying out various brands, off brands, sizes, and forms. You of course saved me lots of unnecessary experimenting with your videos on the subjects of types and uses of hammocks, so of course thanks for that. I do have one gathered end I still use and can be found in my pickup for those "emergency" not planning to hang times - that is an off-brand made in China that is a 10.5' hammock that has worked for me over the last 5 years. Just seems to fit. Not even sure anymore what the material(probably nylon) is, but I think it was the first "complete" (bugnet, ridgeline, hanging straps, etc) hammock I ever bought. it works better than some of the much more expensive materials and designs I still have around at this point. I am at the stage now though that I pretty much just use my AMOK XL for everything. No need for UL or through trekking and the body is a little more "broken" shall we say. So for the 1 or at most 3 days hanging/hiking I might/can physically do at any given time now, the AMOK gives me the most comfort to ratio of weight/sleep/backpack room. With a nice square tarp from Dutch, giving me lots of "extra" under coverage for the inclement weather, and having learned how to rig an XL under quilt under it for any extra warmth needs without messing up the hang or sleeping space - it just "works for me" for "hitch hanging" from my bumper, lollygagging in the back yard, or even sleeping in my basement mancave - just because I can😁

Thank you Shugmister.....Great content with a smile...Love your Goldie Locks syndrome... Just Right... Can't wait to give a hammock a try. I'm 73 and still smokin the hopium to hit the AT. Keep em coming. Now I need to check out all your videos...exciting!!!

I've had this green hammock that I bought and its been working out great. Very comfortable and it seem to fit me fine. I need new straps for it because my broke and i fell to the ground. Hope your surgery goes well. Thanks for the video

"something so simple in concept can be so complex" - Bingo! Why I love them.

I hope your surgery went well! Take some well deserved rest!

Our prayers will be with you on Friday..

Shug! I hope your surgery goes well and your recovery, even better. I have 3 sons and all were Scouts, last one is getting close to the end. It gave me ample opportunity to use hammocks. Started with ENO because they're just everywhere, heck, our Scout council sold them at a discount and still do. Since then I've matured into a Chameleon and couldn't be more happy. My boys have a lot of ENO hammocks to choose from now. Just think, you may not be able to talk for 3 weeks, but all that time for bass sounds comforting. I went through a similar bass journey, thought I found the one and then I found another, you know how that works. Warwick Thumb seems to be the bass I was built for, until I find another 😂. Be good and be well...

Hey Shug! We met at COTA last year. Great to see some more hammock content! To answer your question. Like many people I started with an Eno hammock. It was great for the backyard, but not for camping. Then I went to a Hennessy 10ft. It was around that time that I started watching your videos. My current hammock is a Warbonnet Eldorado and I love it! Good luck with your surgery!

My first hammock was a hammock gear netted hammock, now im running a half-wit and absolutely love it. I didnt realize how bad the calf ridge was in the old HG hammock!

Cheers shug always great content. Love a shug vid. Hope the opp goes well. Just a thought, on a video something I don’t think you have covered. And that is how to clean and maintain some of there’s fancy fabric. Just a thought. You’ve taught me loads of good stuff over the years I’ve got loads of lower budget hammocks. Never bit the bullet on premo hammock. Maybe that’s where I’m going wrong. But my first hammock I got I’m pleased to say is long gon. It was as wide as my shoulders and about 7 foot long I don’t know how I slept in it but I loved it at the time. 14 years ago. Cheers Shug always a pleasure. 👍👍👍

Started with a Grand Trunk Nano 7 with a Kymit pad and a sleeping bad. Quickly realized the nano was a great day pack hammock and too small to sleep on. Upgraded to the Dutch Half-wit, still using pad and sleeping bag. Went all out and got a Dutch Chameleon, 20° Underground Quilts under and top quilt. Still the setup I am using today. I did add a custom made 40° under and 50° top quilts to my arsenal. My entire hammock journey is thanks to Shug. I found his videos and dove in head first.

Hi Shug, great video as I get ready to teach Scouters about hammock camping this weekend. I’ve been using an ENO DoubleDeluxe for 7 plus years now along with an occasional trip in an ENO DoubleNest. My son and I started in the ENO SingleNests as that’s what was in the trading post at Webelos camp all those years ago. The extra fabric in the Deluxe is useful for throwing over myself when I want another layer on top of my quilt/poncho liner/clothed body, especially if I’m not using a tarp in the summer time and the temp dips a little. Occasionally I’ll get some calf ridge but shifting around usually relieves it for me. I use a JRB Sierra Sniveller TQ and a Greylock 3+ under quilt for shoulder seasons through mild mid-Atlantic winter camping. In late spring and summer it’s usually a DIY PLUQ under and a poncho liner loose on top. I switched my suspension 17:17 from the standard ENO carabiner and Atlas/Slap Straps to whoopie slings after watching one of your videos years ago, first in the DoubleNest and then in the DoubleDeluxe. Whoo buddy, that’s some good sleeping!!!

Nice job on The Chicken, a classic! Also great video as always, I've always wondered if I should have gotten a longer/wider hammock or not. Just gunna have to try some others! I've been using my Darrien Dream Hammock since I hiked the AT in 2019, 10' and 60" wide, and at 5'8", seems pretty good for me!

May God bless you and keep you through your surgery. May God bless and huide the Dr's. May God's loving will be done.

I used a homemade tablecloth hammock for the first few years, quite a few years in fact. It was comfortable. But I started to worry about it on longer trips because it wasn't ripstop -- when it was time for it to go, it would GO. Four seasons ago, I switched to a Dream Hammocks Raven. That was a lucky choice and I've been very content with it from the get-go. Last year I further upgraded from an underpad to an Arrowhead Jarbidge synthetic underquilt. Tremendous! I sleep like a baby out in the woods. You know we're all rooting for you with this surgery, Shug. Hope you're back in fine fettle right quick. Meantime, let the bass do the talking. Hang in there, as the hammockers say!