Below 0º Crispy Minnesota Trip ☃

[curbshoppin]

theres a set of clackers hanging from a speaker at the end of video..........dam........that­s retro to my era

[shugemery]

@curbshoppin Had them since the 8th grade...many bruises on my forearms!

[curbshoppin]

@shugemery we made clackers and sold them as a DECCA fund raiser at my high school in 1971 i was in 12 grade....then they started shattering when they got 1 to 2 months old so they made us scrap all the ones we had left and i havent seen any since until your video......only 41 years ago Vietnam was raging .....funny how it all comes back.....and yes we beat the hell out of ourselfs with them things

[ctoole007]

I like them biscuits and mustard. mmmm hhhmmmm

[Patriot36]

Now I've gotta see you spend a night in the Cuben Hammock just to tell us what you think. Looks kinds hilljack interesting, just like you said!

[shugemery]

@Patriot36 Someday I hope....

[shugemery]

@assym2006 One is all that is needed. I need help)))

[TheNfields260]

google up "poop" coffee and see what the civets like to eat, there really is a "poop" coffee up to $160 per pound......

[shugemery]

@TheNfields260 Garschk!

[JSD3530]

I gotta ask, What is "Poop" coffee?

[shugemery]

@JSD3530 It is my instant espresso......off to poop not long after a couple of cups!

[JSD3530]

@shugemery That is hilarious and also understandable. Nothing like mornin inspiration to prevent constpation.

[MrJustjud]

Great Video Shug !!! I've never camped in such cold conditions ! Thanks

[shugemery]

@MrJustjud It is fun if you got the gear!

[Dancerpro1]

I would love to try the old hammock, but I hike with three dogs and they don't fit in the hammock all that well.

[shugemery]

@Dancerpro1 A guy I know has a small hammock for hid dog that he hangs under him. Three would be tough.

[guyfihi]

Shug, I'm a grounder, but you really, really got me interested in this hammock thing. I'm a side sleeper though. If I sleep on my back I snore loud enough to wake up Julius Caesar. Do they work for side sleepers? Slainte!

[shugemery]

@guyfihi Many do.....I go there once in a while for 20 minutes. A lot of hammockers like the fetal.

[USNERDOC]

Whoooooo . . . below 0° and toasty warm ;-)

Excellent Shug!

[shugemery]

@USNERDOC We were truly!

[tmahendr]

The quilt incorporated with the cuben is awesome but since cuben isn't breathable I wonder if just the hammock should have been kept a breathable material so I warms up faster and it hugs the body better

[shugemery]

@tmahendr He felt it is a winter rig only and will block the wind. A prototype really.

[MooseZ71]

Great video Shug! It looked like a fun trip. Have you ever done a video on how you "set-up" the night before to cook 'breakfast from the hammock'? Also, it looks like you have a ton of different stoves and I hope you do a video on the collection soon too. How do you decide which style to take with you? Thanks again for your videos and good hiking!

[shugemery]

@MooseZ71 I have me doing it in almost all my trips! No biggie..get up and grab hung food. I keep my cook kit near me most of the time. Then I just lean out and get to it. So really no set-up the night before.

I have my favorite stoves based on ease of use, boil time and weight.

[RangerRock13]

Thanks for the reply. I am 6' 6" tall and about 190lbs and get cold easily so I will be looking for a hammock with underquilt options. Any recommendations?

[shugemery]

@RangerRock13 Many! HammockGear, Warbonnet, Jacksrbetter, Wilderness Logics to name a few.

[RangerRock13]

I just discovered your videos. Very entertaining and informative. I get a kick out of your humor. Being over 50 years old, one question comes to mind. How hard is it to get in and out of the hammock in the middle of the night when you have to relieve yourself?

[shugemery]

@RangerRock13 Easier than a tent for me....no crawling! I just sit up and get out....and slither back into warmness and comfort.

Try it!...and thankee.

[ScoutsNOA]

Hey Shug did you burn your cam???

[shugemery]

@ScoutsNOA No....but I burned me a bit>>>>>

[Habichtshorst]

How do you do the camera moves, Shug? A dolly, is it in the camera (which one would that be, then) or via editing?

Oh, and the cuben hammock = <3

[shugemery]

@Habichtshorst On this video it is my editing system...Ken Burns effect.

[shugemery]

@Habichtshorst On this video it is my editing system...Ken Burns effect.

[1IdeaAhead]

That is quite a collection of alcohol stoves, very sweet!

[shugemery]

@1IdeaAhead Shall I do a video on the collection....yes!

[mrriprock2]

Before I comment on the vid itself I see in the description this comment:

***Breakfast form the Hammock......Timmy too.***

I only bring that up because you may now me as Dash Riprock, but my real name is Timmy. And growing up my family called me Timmy-Too; because everytime my older brother was asked to do a chore, he'd say, Timmy too? Oh yeah, to comment on the vid, I really liked the beginning, the middle, and the end. Thanks Shug...Dash Riprock

[mrriprock2]

@mrriprock2  AKA...Timmy-Too

[shugemery]

@mrriprock2 That made me laugh. A right goodie Timmy-Too

[Glockoma441FA]

What was the name of that stove you made your breakfast with? Where is a good place to get one?

[shugemery]

@Glockoma441FA The Elite from minibulldesigndotcom

[TribTrekker]

Got me an official "Shug Mug." It's pointed on the bottom. Guess I'll have to go to juggling school to learn how to keep it upright. Practice makes, well...stains.

[shugemery]

@TribTrekker Sticks in the snow well though...

[TheNfields260]

13 days and counting down until Highway 1 leading into Ely for some extreme winter hammocking.

[shugemery]

@TheNfields260 Bit of excitement going, huh!? Ya'll will have a blast. I hope it gets good and cold for ya'll>>>>

[baldycoup]

yeo,mom the baul tim from norn iron, get the stew on mucker lol.

[shugemery]

@baldycoup Pig Gaelic???? Haaaa.

[baldycoup]

@shugemery ??? waddyya mean? we all talk like that in belfast sausage lol.

ps, your a good laugh mate, keep her lit!

[TheTonyjara]

Heading up to the Porcupine Mountains during the Holidays and I'm going to test out my current gear..like you said there is a learning curve!...may even take some video with my Ipod touch and upload it on you tube...keep these fun filled, informative,and insperational video comeing!!!!!......Whoo Buddy!!!!!

[shugemery]

@TheTonyjara Have a good and safe trip. Yeah....video some.

[JasonMRamer1975]

Shug great video and sector 8 is all clear

[shugemery]

@JasonMRamer1975 Good that Sector 8 is locked down and secure!

[sweetypie000]

I don't know how that Dave Canterbury got his own TV show imo. I'd rather watch you and your antics any day of the week

[shugemery]

@sweetypie000 Haaaa....well Dave has actual skills training I reckon. I just go and learn from my failures and celebrate my successes.

A TV show may make it not fun....I don't know. I like self-filming for sure. Get to be the Boss))))

Thanks for your Shug-Support.

[Mrlnwizard8]

@sweetypie000 Dave was Discovered by the Discovery Channel from his youtube videos that have taught many of us primitive skills that if practiced will keep us alive in survival situations. Dave went through a series of screenings at Discovery and the result was he and Cody being chosen.

[Mrlnwizard8]

@sweetypie000 Dave has produced over 800 youtube videos. It is totally different than hiking and camping. As Dave say on his site come with me we will learn together. IMO, the two should not be compared. Dave has taught me much, Shug has taught me much. I just love the way they both share their knowledge with us.

[sweetypie000]

@Mrlnwizard8 you don't have to tell me buddy i was watching his videos years before Discovery came along.

[hoosierarcher]

Dadgum that looked like a guuuud time. Shug have you made a vid on how you make your pot kozies? I usually use a Pocket cooker in the woods but I got some alky stoves for Christmas(early) and have really taken a shine to a cat stove. First test 500 ML 55 degree water to rolling boil in 3 minutes and 45 seconds/4.5 minutes from initial lighting.(cat stoves must prime before use.) Anyway if you'll pm me links to the vid on the kozies I'd appreciate it.

[shugemery]

@hoosierarcher Good time. PMed you on cozy. Tinny has a good video on making them.

[dragonflyhiker]

nice to see you out

[shugemery]

@dragonflyhiker Well thanks. Good to be with others on this.

[AlanMolstad]

That was so nice.....

[shugemery]

@AlanMolstad Cheers Alan.

[MBlackford100]

Looked like fun! First time in a hammock and in the winter? Isn't that like teaching a kid to swim by throwing him in the deep end without a life vest? Trial by Cold.....lol

[shugemery]

@MBlackford100 Timmy the Trouper....he never whined or moaned and took to it like a champ.

[nohill4climber]

I liked them noseeum blackrock guys! Thanks Shug!

[shugemery]

@nohill4climber Hey Ken! Thankee Feller.

[phoenixbenu2k7]

If I'm not mistaken that looks like Afton State Park? I was a Hammock virgin til last winter. Now I only do Hammocks!!. My first hammock experience was at Afton last winter. Awesome. Built my own pulk, Eno hammock, 0 degree bag pod, DYI underquilt and tarp. 10 degrees overnight. Slept so much better and warmer than the 'grounders'. Going again the end of Feb 2012!!! Thanks Shug for all the info you have provided.. and the laughs!!

[shugemery]

@phoenixbenu2k7 Good eye.....

You sound all geared up and ready to go.

[nowhereusa]

wow that last shot looks like a cross between a scary meth lab (guess that raises the question....are there nice ones? maybe they hand out cookies and milk while you wait for it to cook) and a MN flea market. It's like an Aladdin's cave of stuff that will scar a child for life.

Awesome to see a new vid, i still want to get out and try it damn finances! Thanks for the great vids that make me want to get out there even though i cant!

[shugemery]

@nowhereusa No Meth but plenty of HEET!!!! I love my Nut-Hut

[MrPoppabear255]

I'm jealous Ma Nature has not seen fit to give us any snow yet.

[shugemery]

@MrPoppabear255 We are well behind our usual amount too!

[AndroidM1980]

Shug, you delivered. I asked on HF for video of you and Fronkey and video we received. Nice!!!! Alot of Minibull in that last shot there. Thanks!!!! 

[shugemery]

@AndroidM1980 We had a fine time and Fronkey is like me...the camera guy and the off-camera guy!

[ArtisanTony]

haha, nice!  and to think I almost missed this video due to the new format!

[shugemery]

@ArtisanTony Hey....and thankee.

[Ggreenvideos]

Looked like a swell time with the boys :o) That cuben fiber hammock was cool :o) I'm still not sure what to make of those blackrocks :o( It appears it has to be pulled over your eyes to cover your ears eh! Do you think it would be ok north of 60 ?Always fun to watch the ol' shugster :o)

[shugemery]

@Ggreenvideos I do love my BR hats....warm and about an ounce. The double set I wear is my go-to winter noggin' style but I am sure you have tons of lids living up there.

[Ggreenvideos]

@shugemery Haha! Winter noggin'...haha! That is lite :o) We have a lot of lids but nothing in down and ripstop :o( Oh sure when it's real cold I wear my Rabbit but it kinda' looks funny with the new fangled clothes...haha! Real warm though :o) I'm just wondering if it covers the ears real good :o)

[shugemery]

@Ggreenvideos They do cover mine well and I often wear a balaclava as well.

[Ggreenvideos]

@shugemery Rite on ! Thanks buddy :o)

[ekhaat]

Norwegians are very nice people, I know.

Cheers

[shugemery]

@ekhaat Too Ekte......Jeg beundrer den solide Norweigian)))

[ekhaat]

Shugashuga baby...

Nice to see you and Fronkey and all your friends having a good time.

Life is good.

[shugemery]

@ekhaat If only it could have gotten colder...then we would be happier!

[Cphobes]

Needed to dub in some Star Wars Darth Sidius and Lord Vader stuff, he's a regular apprentice he is. I can hear it now The Force is strong in you (add in horrendously bad Irish accent!). Btw, was that a smoke hanging out of his mouth? Hope it wasn't your hammock. LOL

[shugemery]

@Cphobes Yeah....I smoke in mine too!!! A practiced skill with me wee cigars. I gave Timmy the go-ahead...he was so gung-ho and we are wild fellers in real life!

[007vauxhall]

Great vid Shug! Woooo Buddy............it looked c c cold, but nice 'n snug in the hammocks, we are forecast severe winter storms here in the U.K. so hope to try out my two Blackrock hats! Cheers Shug....oh and the lads! :-)

[shugemery]

@007vauxhall Those two Blackrocks together is a lot of noggin' warmth. Too true.

[buckshotbob1]

Heres to the crazy ones. Thanks for sharing Shug, stay warm !

[shugemery]

@buckshotbob1 Crazy for some crackin' cold)))) Thanks.

[Talusmonkey]

good stuff Shug.

[shugemery]

@Talusmonkey Thankee TM!

[1timby]

Shug, I see that winter has finally come to your folks in the northern climes.

I was scanning through my youtube vids and spied one that would be great to watch while I enjoyed some of my home made chili. So I heated me up some grub and settled down to watch Shug of the North. Enjoyed the scenery and the info as usual. BTW the Chili was awesome. I had some top of the line Root Beer to wash it down. So I'm ready for the day.

As always thanks for the Vids......

[shugemery]

@1timby Your post left a nice image...I am making Shortbread and putzing. Need Chili now....

[KevinLizAndLife]

Whooo Budyyy Awesome Extreem Hammock Trip ^v^

[shugemery]

@KevinLizAndLife Thankee big-time ya'll!

[jezzafox]

well done Shug, take all of the credit, but none of the blame :-). I like your thinking.

That is hardcore sleeping out. I slept in a hammock for three weeks once but that was in the tropics, but in the winter???

[shugemery]

@jezzafox Oh yeah....the Credit is Mine>>>>>>!

Winter is too much fun.

[vek0zzzz]

Thank you for sharing ,Shug.Nice to see some hardcore winter hammocking L:) Whooo Buddyyy !

[shugemery]

@vek0zzzz I do so appreciate it.

[FixedByDoc]

i want a hammock outer liner just to act as a wind sheild and be water proof. perhaps use the space between to put clothes etc... nice video once again shug.

[shugemery]

@FixedByDoc Boost those temps!

[smokeeater908]

Good stuff brother, glad all is well in Sector Seven

[shugemery]

@smokeeater908 We are all secure!

[huguenot67]

Lookin' forward to a whole song on the morning "constitutional".

[shugemery]

@huguenot67 That I hope to riff someday.

[robertmccallum1]

Nice vid you guys looked like you had loads of fun

[shugemery]

@robertmccallum1 I thankee...

[sparkvital1]

Yo Shug hows about a vid on what to do if there are no trees! maybe using your walking poles and your tarp to create a bivvi. A dual purpose system???? could it be possible?? A waterproof underquilt or mats to sleep on

[shugemery]

@sparkvital1 I only will go where there are trees...otherwise I would just tarp in and make do with what I have under me. If I know no trees I would carry a fuller pad for sure.

[jkd185]

nice;0)

regards

streetartist

[shugemery]

@jkd185 I thankee SA

[runningstreammx]

Great to see a few of the lads getting together.

[shugemery]

@runningstreammx And a good thing for us as well....

[MrSchpankme]

I really like "Strung Out's Cuben Hammock, winter version", have been following it on Hammock Forum. Happy Holidays.

[shugemery]

@MrSchpankme Yes, it was very nice to inspect in person.

[markshmily]

Ahhh the outdoors.. reloading the soul everytime I'm out.

I just bought some trekking poles tonight. I am getting my gear together for next seasons backpacking trips. =D

It doesn't take a lot to have fun and be comfortable in the outdoors. I'm not into "suffer style" outings. No food, minimal gear.. nothing warm to sleep in. I don't wanna just get by.. I work all week,.. I wanna have fun.. damnit!!

Thanks for sharing.. looks like a lot of fun! =D

[shugemery]

@markshmily You speak truth!

[mattpkp]

Another video building up the desire to get out in sub zero temps! Better make a few more gonna need all the motivation I can get, that is COLD.

[shugemery]

@mattpkp I have a bum knee going but I will get out there.

[Newton240sx]

aweasome cuben but I cant see my self dumpin in under 30 degree weather. brave man you are

[shugemery]

@Newton240sx I really had to go.....

[grendelprime75]

Another great video Shug. Still no snow here is St. Cloud, gonna have to wait till after the new year before I'll have time to get out and do nothing for a weekend. Looked real fun got me hankering for winter camping.

[shugemery]

@grendelprime75 I do hope you get/make the time.

[BCkayakcamper]

Good times, good times! It's awesome that you all live close enough that you can go out like this every once in a while...I'm envious!

[shugemery]

@BCkayakcamper We have several hangers locally here in Minnesota.

[medicjimr]

At the begining I was thinking you had a twin. I am still waiting on the white goodness to fall here. cold enough though 16 ° overnight lows .

[shugemery]

@medicjimr We have 20 years between us but feel like brothers.

[FixedByDoc]

@medicjimr it snowed here but it all melted today.

[mysciencenow]

yall should give temp in F not just C

[shugemery]

@mysciencenow I ain't that smart...you'll have to convert it I reckon!

[HomeDistiller]

@shugemery but was it 0°C or 0°F????



[shugemery]

@HomeDistiller It was F.

[Redmech80]

Awesome Shug, Loved the alky stove shots at the end. I still like to use my MBD DUO, I've always used a 35mm film case to store and fuel it. Have you tried using it with the chicken waterer? Been meaning to buy a chicken waterer, just haven't. And also, I am sure you have seen that Tinny is making the lid for the Hillbilly bush pot, how exciting. I am waiting on mine to get here from Maine as we speak. Keep up the great videos

[shugemery]

@Redmech80 I too still like the Duo...and I do have the chicken feeder. I found the feeder best on a good flat surface. I did get a lid...it was on Timmy's pot in the video. Gave him a new Imusa to break in for me. The lid is a good fit on my hillbilly pot.

[jdmredteg]

Another winner Shug! Love it that you got a first time hanger out on the trail. Thanks for taking us along.

[shugemery]

@jdmredteg Oh yessir. He was a natural and got to hang in some crackin' cold and be warm.

[RallohE]

Why that was a right good'en Shugrow ... a big hidy hoo to Timmy for passing the trial by ice!

[shugemery]

@RallohE Timmy is a Natural and Gorge worthy for sure. Hope he can come sometime. He has heard alllll about it.

[sadlk2009]

Love watching your videos Shug! Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to get out next weekend!

[shugemery]

@sadlk2009 Thanks feller...means a lot. Have a right goodie in the woods this weekend.

[stratguy5150]

Nice...and by nice I mean cool...and by cool I mean dannnnng (in joe dirt voice) that looked like a good time!

[shugemery]

@stratguy5150 Dannnnng....good times for sure. Thankee.

[Redfoxxbushcraft]

Always a joy to watch!

[shugemery]

@Redfoxxbushcraft Thanks...our joy to be there too!

[HangingKayaker]

Looks like the weather was perfect with the sun shining in the morning. That cuben hammock is sure interesting.

At 8:40 there is a set of peach coloured balls on strings...are they "Clackers"?

[shugemery]

@HangingKayaker Good call))))) My Clackers from 8th grade...circa 1972. lots of forearm bruises from those things.

[CampfireTalk]

Yeah man you guys look like the swiss army out there in the snow : )

Just got back myself & had a glorious time. The lowest it got on us was 20F. I ended up going the ol' faithful & left the hammock at home.

Good to see you're apprentice did well out there. Heck he's a chip off the ol' Shug block. Man that food looked good. Good times buddy.

I'll try & get some video up later this week. Take care

[shugemery]

@CampfireTalk We are a bit bladey on the chin perch momento....!

Look forward to your exploits. Timmy was "A Natural" and never ever whined once.