Funny, growing up camping in a tent I dreaded rain. Camping in my hammock I almost look forward to the rain. Almost. So peaceful and relaxing.

Thanks for checking us out! It’s an honor 😊

When you are just surfing around KZfaq and then you see a new Shug video. Perfect!

I like it! so far, I've been a tent guy for 35 years of wilderness camping, but that type of hammock could convert a guy! Just like I was converted from hiker to canoer long ago! ha-ha. I still do long day hikes while canoeing though. 👊🏼

Always a good time when shug posts a video!

“When you’re in a tent you’re driving a car, and a hammock is a motorcycle”. Sooo true love that description.

Went to Sunset Beach, NC last week for a week with the family. On the way from Boone to the beach, picked up a Boston butt and cabbage at Food Lion. BBQed the pork and made slaw. Made up some of your NC Piedmont sauce. The family loved it! Stay safe Shug!

God that is some heavy gear. It’s like going back thirty years in time. I will stay on the ground with my 18 oz tent. All I can say is you really have to love it. Sadly I am to old for lugging things like that around. Thanks for sharing, it does look comfortable and we’ll make. Take care

As a you g person getting into hammocking I can say that I always go to your videos for advice since they never disappoint thanks shug

Hey shug hopefully you're doing well with everything is doing well ill miss seeing you at the fair this year just want you to remember everything you have done for us. You're the reason i have switched to hammocks and found the small companies to support. So thank you again for the sticker you gave me last year and keep doing what you're doing

Glad to see ya! Looking good. Yard as well... Have fun in the BWCA

I like the beard Shug, you are the Uncle Sam of hammocking.

I just pre-ordered the Haven XL. From the outside looking in: I would consider this a Bridge style Hammock with respect to the flat lay the hammock provided while loaded, achieved by the combination of the way the material is cut and the spreader bars. I think the closest comparable hammock was the Maverick which Derek Hansen review in 2014. The Haven seems to use the mattress to assist with the flat-lay, the Maverick used fiberglass “ribs” connected to a frame underneath the hammock. The tarp is pretty minimal for coverage, but I'm looking forward to trying this system in the winter to see how the tarp toggled down on the sides performs as a winter barrier/micro climate of sorts. Thanks for the great review Shug.

Front yard looks great Shug!

Always good to see you Shug. Yard looks nice. I had to finally dye my beard since it made me look much older. I finally did a solo backpacking wilderness trip with one of my hammocks and mountain fly tarp this weekend. Packed in the ohm. Set up about 3 ft from a cliff. Wore the Shug hat for fun. ;) Long but fun trip. Thanks for the inspiration.

Yard looks great Shug especially with the lighting, nice job. Thanks for introducing us to the Haven, definitely different. ✌🏼

I like that this is something different and can see some pros to using this. The easy ground pitch option is pretty nice for those questionable areas. Thanks for giving us a look at this.

Haha car-motorcycle comparison was spot on Shug.

Hi friend thanks sharing nice location for camping.Have nice day and stay healthy

I like both in cold weather . The Haven tarp closes up like a hammock sock. My Onewind tarp above for a nice porch. A huge plus is you don't need to guy out the stock rainfly. Really convenient for hanging over rocks . A plus is no underquilt ... A sheet of reflectix under the insulated pad is good to 0 degrees .

The front yard is amazing! I would love to see more of it.

I’ve wanted to get a hammock but was scared of having to buy a tent as well for places that don’t have many trees, this solves all my problems I was looking to buy a bridge hammock anyways. I’m glad I stumbled upon HAVEN (not to mention they’re the only site that’s let me pre order, other sites you just have to keep checking back to see if things are in stock again)

INTERESTING ! LOOKS COMFORTABLE & PLENTY OF OPTIONS ! SOMETHING NEW ! GLAD YOU'RE DOING GOOD SHUG & CAN'T WAIT FOR ANOTHER VIDEO OF YOUR ADVENTURE COMING UP OR GOING ON NOW ! BEEN IN THE 90°'S HERE & RAIN / THUNDERSTORMS / HUMID / SUNNY HERE . BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS ON YOUR JOURNEYS ! ENJOYED !

That looks like a great car camping hammock.

Good to see you Shut! Love the front yard looks great. I like the Haven, it gives Hammockers a different build to consider like the Amock, which I love. Enjoy the trip to the woods. Hear from you when you get back.

Let us know Shug should be interesting to see how it goes. Brrrrreakfast from the Haven tent. Lol stay safe and healthy my friend

Nice work Mr Emery sir, yard looks great, glad to see your shoulder seems to be all healed up. My girls still really enjoy the hammock you sent them. Haven't taken them out so far this year as in recovering from surgery for cancer. Hopefully I'll be healed up enough to take them out by end of August. Keep the great videos coming, have a fantastic summer sir.

I have a Haven Hammock / Tent, its fantastic, the set up and take down is very simple and quick, I get a great nights sleep in it and its so stable I can get dressed in there. Durability is the key quality of this set up, everything is made with longevity in mind, if your serious about staying a number of nights in the woods then I think its the best shelter on the market. Shug has done a great review, he's obviously a seasoned wilderness / hammocks guy, don't believe the other KZfaqrs out there who mislead on how good this set up really is with their own personal ' design solutions'.

Loving that rock garden....what a boulder you've got there! Cool hammock!

Awesome!!! Can’t wait for your full review! I want one!!!!

I like it. I always use a separate tarp also. Big D&D, endless configurations. Glad to see you again.

Love it shug. this one piques my interest exactly like how my Draumr did...

Your yard looks awesome.

Whooo Buddy! Recently did a rewatch of all your videos during these Covid-19 times, and always enjoy new videos. The landscaping looks fantastic! Also, your take on the Haven has been long awaited in our household. Hope you enjoy your trip to the BWCA!

Shug is the official hammock tester/reviewer. You got a new product or design, send it to the Shugmister for a good honest review!! I love this, it is a bridge with a twist. Might MYOG one!!

This man knows how to talk, leaves me with no comment to make. Remember the Algorithm Shug!!!

Looks purdy nice. Thanks for the video

Finally, a hammock my claustrophobic hide could actually use! This would be amazing in Summer.

It's always nice to see innovation and another option for stomach sleepers. They look interesting, if a bit swingy. I look forward to more reviews of it while I continue wrestling with my hammocks on the rare occasion I can sneak outside the wire. Things are FUBAR here in Sector 8. Repeat: FUBAR. Save yourself. 🤪 Happy hangin', Shug.

Right on Shug! Definitely different, but cool design. Enjoy field testing your new hang kit. Happy adventures brah! Aloha...

As I’m getting older, I’m less interested in weight and more in comfort. Agree about tarp, I want space. The tent configuration might be useful in Winter to keep heat in, wind out.

Great job on the landscaping .

Good honest overview as always Shug, cheers. Interested in these as I reckon i could actually convince the good lady to get in it

Really liked your car/motorcycle analogy for tent vs hammock camping.

Can’t wait for your thoughts after you try it out. Subscribed!

First off.beautiful landscaping. Now that's out of the way.you should compare it with the cheap knock off version on Amazon. That would be neat.i do like that thing though. Thanks Shug ...

Excited to hear how your trip goes, Shug!

I have been eyeballin this bad boy myself. Going to watch your big campout later tonight. Good to see you hope all you and yours are well and safe.

Good to see you haven't perished in all themadness Shug. Interesting tentmok. looking forward to some of your input on it after some extended testing. Im envious of your location cause you can test stuff at home, the trees i have in my yard are like 20-30t aoart and thats just not ideal for hanging a durn hammock.

"You're kinda riding a motorcycle"... WhooBuddy!!! I should try one. Thanks, Shug!

Great review Shug! Love to see new ideas hit the market. Its good for us "old school" hangers to think about possibly entertaining the idea of maybe thinking about considering the notion of using a new sleep system in the back woods. Its food for thought, and glad you brought it to the table! 👍😁

I"m curious to see if that pad will keep you warm on a cool night. Great little "tent". Versatile if you have to go to ground. I like that flat lay as well. Looking forward to the camping video. Thanks Shug!

Haha! I have my hammocking dialed in right where I like it. This looks like it would have possibilities if they had caught me five years ago. Not now. I look forward to seeing your video on the Boundary Waters trip. Stay safe, Shug! Whooooo buddy!

That is a very interesting design Cannot wait until the video comes out Landscaping looks fantastic Retirement suits you Excellent video as always

Great right to the point review.

Ol Billy Goat Shug is back at it again!

Thanks for the fun, enjoy your trip.

I look forward to the day when I have a yard (again) to test my equipment. Thanks Shug. (I'm just a Bill, hoping to be a Law)

Great to see you back Shug! Ya had me worried! Interesting looking piece of kit. Looking forward to seeing more!

Love the video Shug! I appreciate that you don't spout out opinions without really testing the gear. Looking forward to the video after your trip! Have fun! Oh and your yard looks awesome! Good

my first thought was... how nice those spreader bars are !! vs. the hammock pinching ones body

Long time no see....glad to see you're still doing it Shug.

Is sector seven clear?!?!?! I must know!

Great to see you back Shug, keep up the vids 👍

Just got back from the wood hood and catching up here. Will check out the trip video soon. That Haven job looks like the kind of deal you sleep 12 hours in zzzzzzzzzzzzzz woooo buddy!

Another great video shug! I ordered one and it’s coming the day before thanksgiving. For what I’m looking for, it checks all the boxes. Like you, I might use an additional tarp but I am surprised you didn’t point out the extreme weather uses the existing tarp could be used for. Even if just used to block wind or cold from one ... or both sides. (Think sock) Weight is not a concern for me, so I’ll keep existing tarp attached in cool or cold weather and may even bring additional tarp for higher more airy tarp. Thanks for keeping us informed AND entertained shug!

Yeah man, great Job at the yard, looking really good! Go McLaren! Lando had some nice races in Austria, bit sad for Hungary but they are hot this year! Almost back to Glory 😊 My Warbonnet got shipped out, so I get my first XLC in a couple of days, I‘m so excited.

You sold me on the warbonnet but I don't think so on this one , any ord enjoy it . We'll wait on your review on it.

At 6:34, I really appreciate that you show the comparison between different tarps

Interesting design, great review! You are right about it being like a motorcycle, crashed my hammock the other day and got tree burn!

Looks a little bit inspired by the Maverick Gear Hammock/Swag. Great idea👌. Thanks for the review.

Welcome back shug the yard looks great

Interesting. I've been been slowly poking around for a hammock system that goes to the ground easily. Sometimes when I am kayak camping you get stuck with a barren sand bar. I've seen it happen and sleeping on sand with no pad is rougher than you'd think. I'd love to hear you thoughts comparing systems that are ground and tree friendly.

I've been waiting for this review Shug, thanks! If you ever want to do a review on my Eureka Chrysalis just let me know, I'll run it over to you.

Can't wait for your verdict, this product interests me!

I thought you were off Lollygagging. The yard looks nice. Welcome back

Interesting tent/hammock! I would also use my own tarp and I'll be looking for your next video after your trip. Have Fun!

Beautiful shug! Always love ur vids. You got me into hammocking a while back! Its good to see you again.

Looks great , In the Haven, miss behaven near your new paven ;) have a great trip Early !!!

It is a hôtel! WoW ! Trop lourd! Bon pour l’auto 👍You did a really nice landscaping my friend my wife is jealous 🙏 je t’embrasse mon ami ! Pickleball xxx

Was about to go sleeping but shug put a new video on ! Need to watch it ! Nice i saw it on Facebook and under it there were a lot of comments thats said it was a scam that the actual one wasn’t release yet glad to see tou purchase one ! Can’t wait to see your review after fiew night in it ! Until then i will stay with the xlc blackbird !

Hello SHUG! I have enjoyed your shenanigans for a while now . always makes me smile.and yes informative at the same time! I heard you say that your pop tarts are being discontinued... I found some on amazon they indicate that these will be available in august. the package says "gone nuts" .was not sure if you saw this that they may be available? i have ordered a couple of boxes of them if you what to try them i will send you a box??? i also like the Cars vs motorcycle analogy. i ride my motorcycle to camp and Hammock too! . very fitting comment. Ha!

Shug, thanks for the video and have a good day. Stay secure in sector seven!

Enjoy your trip Shug! Haven been out much meself.

Like the idea of this set up might give it a try

Binge watching ur vids, too funny. Just recently got into hammocks. Your advice has helped a bunch!

Waiting for the time Shug becomes a consultant on the best design for camping gear . & he can actually test the materials out . it seems like that is happening anyway . maybe that could / would compensate for more physical enertaining that can not be maintained for ever . just saying .of course everyone is different ! Shug I understand you are very entertaining naturally . .add to that your years of experience & knowledge . its all good !

Wow!!!! Buddy that's sick!!!

hmm, lotsa hammock stuffs on this page. Only one I've ever slept in was one of those double wide net rope type with spreader bars each end. (yeah, took the Jeep) I can't remain comfy sleeping as a banana. So I pulled the hammock tight/flat as can be, loaded it up(old heavy sleep bag/5° job), lay'd on for a tad and re-tightened to flat again..simple square knot. (-: It was quite comfy..a pad would have been nicer. ~ Couple times I set up two as bunk beds same trees...whoa, this is kinda high... ..yeah, we normally have beers.~ Getting up in there was dicey. "I'm not going to want to get up/out and back middle of night to tinkle". I put a sealable coffee can in the bottom of my sleep bag and it worked great. Just don't dump it on the missus below. ;-) blah blah~ have a great November silly rabbit.

Good vid, thanks for weighing everything separately.

If I could pull that out of my car/truck/suv, it would be awsome. For me as a old man (60ish) if my 4 day kit (excluding water) is over 14 lbs.....NO! I love being surrounded by feathers floating in the air. Like sleeping on a cloud. Though, if I didn't have to hike over 10 a day. I'd give that a shot in a PA winter!

Great review. I like that it lays fairly flat.

I did a review on the Haven tent a few months ago. I felt it was a bit too narrow for me to be comfortable. I must have gotten one of the older tarps too, because it was leaking at the toggle points. Like you though, I really like the concept. Derek mentioned they were working on a wider model, and they were very good about their return policy. If they do come out with a wider model, I would be very interested. Although, I'm sure the weight and bulk will be too much for any long hikes.

This is such a great review, thx

seems like a good option / concept for a hike like PCT or CDT. hammock when you have trees, tent when you don't.

Maybe, to tighten the tarp, you could use some paracord attached to that loop at the end of the tarp and tie it tight to the tree?

Great to see you back! Missed ya. The quality seems real nice but with the tarp in place, it appeared to similar to a coffin. Not sure if it would be too good for people with slight claustrophobia. Interested in your field test of it. Thanks Shug!

Sorry to mention... your yard came out awesome. Great details and very impressive. All that hard work really paid off. It must feel good seeing that beautiful landscape every time you come home. Nice not have to cut it also. I'm sure your wife is appreciated of it also. What's your next project now you're officially retired?

I love love love it!!!! 💗 I need to pull my hammock out. Great timing too. It’s been raining ☺️

Look out Sasquatch !! Here he comes !! Interesting new set-up there Shug. What is it rated for (weight capacity)? Options are always a nice thing. It's been a horrible year. Here it is July and I haven't gone camping ONCE yet ! I hate when that happens !