Backpack Hammocking in the Minnesota Northwoods

[ScoutsNOA]

Shug.....Cohiba.....You know your cigars, good call.

[shugemery]

@ScoutsNOA On the Al Capone Cognacs now.....only thatI like. Smoky Shug

[mp4542]

Thought id sit back and watch a little vintage Shug..... Grate vid. man.

Marc- Hickory,NC

[shugemery]

@mp4542 My first video!

[canesser1]

Another ultralight solution, that's awesome (did I just say awesome?) ;) Looks like the aluminum fortified model will prevent mashed potatoes of your entire food supply. Thanks for that Shug! 

[canesser1]

Learning plenty about hammock camping and ultralight kit thanks to you, and the entertainment is priceless, whoooo buddy ;) We have serious bear issues up here in Manitoba and I would think that you have a good number in MN as well. How do you store your food? Never thought about it like this before but watching your video with Wandering Fool a little while, realized what a sausage like presentation you must make to the coyotes and bears as they come sniffin' 'round ya in yer hammock!

[shugemery]

@canesser1 ahhhh...my first vid gets a look!

I store mine in an Ursack well away from my camp.

Then I just forget about it. Rabbits scare me!

[Videos1970]

You always give me something to think about! Your silnylon weathershield - that would be a vapor barrier, yes? If you've ever gotten condensation - is it on the shield or on the UQ? And would regular ripstop, while breathable, provide enough water protection from the outside? So many things to consider....

[shugemery]

@Videos1970 It is actually made of rip-stop. Cuts the wind and adds some warmth. Never got any condensation in it....

[slodeth5]

Looks as if you've refined your kit quite a bit since this video was shot. All good stuff, though. Thanks for sharing.

[kc7fys]

Hey Shug-san,

What's the make/model of that electronic thermometer you carried on the -26F trip up in our fair state? Thanks,

J from St. Paul

[shugemery]

@kc7fys I'm not sure .... something I picked up at Menards. Not expensive.

[earlymusicus]

Shug, have you ever been over to Isle Royale, in my state (Michigan)?

Lake Superior - I have great memories of beautiful sunsets over that lake!

[shugemery]

@earlymusicus Not yet.... Isle Royale is on my bucket list!

[lefsepowered]

How do you Hammock Camp where there are unstable or weak trees such as up in the BWCA?

[shugemery]

@lefsepowered

I have always been able to find some good trees where I go.

A matter of comfort.

[fusche2001]

Love it.

[shugemery]

@fusche2001 Cool ! My first video lives on..........

Thankee

[TUNIQlifestyle]

Being just on the other side of superior (thunder bay), out forests look so similar...every vid i watch just makes me want to get out...  just finished a 3 night kayaking adventure , sunburnt, tired and probably a bit dehydrated ...none the less...GET ME BACK OUT THERE!!!

[shugemery]

@TUNIQlifestyle

It does!!!!

Yeah, I hope you get out ...

[AndrewXAnarchy]

Could you do a video on how you have your hammock set up. Is the Ridgeline connected to the hammock?

[shugemery]

I'll try to sometime ..... my ridgeline is connected to the lines off of the end of my hammock that attach to the suspension. So yessir .... it is attached to the hammock.

[shugemery]

Appreciate that Jason! It is a WM 20º bag ... I love it!

[jasonklass]

great video Shug! Also, some very creative uses of the Stick Pic. Is that a Western Mountaineering Summerlite?

[hangemhigh2000]

I really like your comments at 5:01. Look and stair, that's me, I don't know what to say my videos suck. You got some good ideas for outdoor videos gave a ***** and joined your channel. Great job.

[mustang774]

Great video, well put together.

take care,

Bluefin

[skierguy003]

wow that was the most funny camping trip i have ever seen on video props to u man!!

[larrylynn123]

Very professional video...great humor. Your one wild and crazy guy! Nice camping gear!

[speerjp1]

Your backpacking outfit with the hammock and tarp is awesome.

Also, the holler out to Ryland and Golden was cool. They have a great podcast.

[shugemery]

Thanks !! I love southeasternbackpackers .... makes my week. How did you happen upon my site if I may ask??

[LoveRise]

Great video, what brand hammock are you using and what are you using to extend your camera out to a distance. Thanx, Laurie

[FarStar1955]

Shug,

Fun, interesting video; beautiful scenery. I have to tell you, though, that if I were out in the woods and saw you coming down the trail in those red pedal pushers, I'd likely turn around and run.

[shugemery]

Those are what I call my "Irish Kilt" .... Another friend calls 'em "man capris".. Oh well , one pays a price for comfort.

Thanks for watching..

[ArmoredSheepdog]

Are those pants home made? If not what brand are they? They look awesome, and comfy! With the socks hiked up they remind me of Landschnect pants from the 16th c.

[shugemery]

No ... not homemade ... got them from a store catalog "Sahalie". Might comfy and somewhat fashionably dorky with the sock jacked up.

[sharaldson]

Shug, this is hilarious. And I love your knickers. Thanks for a great SHT video. - Sam

[shugemery]

Hey Sam .... A good time was had and I try to go for the light-hearted approach with a bit of actual info on backpacking. I am no pro, I just go a lot and love it.

Got the knickers from a store called Sahalie. Nice and dorky and comfortable.

Thanks for your comments.