Hammock Hangin' How-To PART 1... Essentials For Noobs Part 1

[bridgesbushcraft]

Shug, Love the videos to start off. I have a question...How do you attach a whoopie sling, plus a ridge line to your hammock. I have watched a few videos about attaching a whoopie sling, but not so much on the ridge line. Is it possible to create a loop in the whoopie sling near where it is connected to the hammock (tying a overhand knot), and attach the ridge line there. Or will this create a weak point in the amsteel? I am really interested on how you attach your amsteel? Thanks!

[shugemery]

@bridgesbushcraft Should be in PART 4....5:30 in.

[matthewmovement]

What is your suspension made of? Paracord? 

[shugemery]

@matthewmovement Amsteel 7/64

[dudlydooright]

This is the video(s) that started me on hammock camping. Went out hammock camping for the first time Dec 2011, my friend was worried about my warmth and comfort. I slept with superior warmth and comfort thanks to info from Shug's videos. All secure in Southern Oregon! Whooo eee budy! Thanks Shug!

[shugemery]

@dudlydooright Glad your having some good fun!!!!

[PureIce4039]

Shug, thanks for the videos. I'm new to hammock camping and some of us are going out next weekend. It will get down in the teens so this will help me to stay warm. Thx Bro.

[shugemery]

@PureIce4039 Whoooo Buddy. Insulate! try to rig it up somewhere before hitting the trail. Good times to ya'll.

[GeoXplorador]

Thanks for the Xmass day reply Shug...

[GeoXplorador]

Just curious Shug... What size whoopies do you use. I know your tree huggers are 4 or 5 feet, but was wondering about the whoopie slings. Thanks for all the information you provide to us hammock newbies.

[shugemery]

@GeoXplorador I use a 7/64 amsteel whoopie 6 feet long...extends out to 11' or so.

[DynaGirlz]

Thanks for these videos. Very informative, and you are fun to watch.

[shugemery]

@DynaGirlz Mucho Obligato workout gal))))

[oMG123aZomBie]

can you make a video about how you made your hammock??

[shugemery]

@oMG123aZomBie I don't.....have never done a sewing video. There would be too much cursing!

[biblesnbarbells]

Thanks for this series Shug. I just purchased my first hammock. Yes, I am a newbie. I have a DD Frontline Hammock and a DD 3mx3m tarp. I live in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, so i figured this set up would be best with all the mosquitos and rainy season. I need to modify the straps and add the whoopie slings. I may be asking you for some help on this. Anthony.

[shugemery]

@biblesnbarbells Carry Forth Sir!

[hellohello824]

What do you use for the toggles?? Great channel and videos btw :)

[shugemery]

@hellohello824 I cut down some old discarded tent poles. Some use sticks. Some make wood or antler ones.

[hellohello824]

@shugemery Thank you I think I have some in my garage so I'll try tommorow :) Thank you

[zekehooper]

MAN I LIKE YOUR GOOFY ATTITUDE! you are funny. I came across you looking for stuff to sew and found the vid on tarps and now I am hooked! Very informative.

P.S. I just thought of who you remind me of. Remember the host of the twilite zone? Loved that show. I can here the voice in you......The Hammock Zone!

[shugemery]

@zekehooper Thanks .....Never been compared to Rod Serling before!

[zekehooper]

MAN I LIKE YOUR GOOFY ATTITUDE! you are funny. I came across you looking for stuff to sew and found the vid on tarps and now I am hooked! Very informative.

[MisterNickOtine]

is hammock better for your back then a flat bed? i want to get one.

[shugemery]

@MisterNickOtine For some it is a cure. But it does not take for all. Makes mine jolly.

[MisterNickOtine]

cocaine is hell of a drug.

[shugemery]

@MisterNickOtine Nope. Are you on it?

[MisterNickOtine]

@shugemery not at the moment.

[TheTonyjara]

What size line would you use for someone@250lbs???

[shugemery]

@TheTonyjara Try whoopie slings made of amsteel 7/64th....or just good straps rated strong.

[gsplprchr]

Great stuff Shug, but what is the orange cord hanging from the toggle for?

[shugemery]

@gsplprchr It ties it to my straps and also use it to pull the toggle out of a tight marlinspike.

[shugemery]

@DrugTestCongress I hear you...I am the same way.

[swordthrower]

I knew this would be good when I heard The Butterfly at the beginning! Quick question: what are you using for toggles? Did you just cut small sections of some aluminum tubing (a tent pole perhaps)?

[shugemery]

@swordthrower I did...they are small sections of tent pole.

Thankee.

[83ticker]

love this guy. he's the man when it comes to putting a smile on your face while learning something! great vids mate keep up the good work.

[shugemery]

@83ticker Made my day feller!

[ninjastick419]

i like this guy, he's funny!!!

[SteveRay911]

Thanks a lot for this video and your others! I enjoyed them all and they were very informative!

Any way you can point me in the direction of a video that goes in a little more depth for tightening and loosening whoopie slings? (Your information was great but I need more assistance-specifically in loosening the slings)

Also, I have my Speer Winter Tarp clipped onto a couple Pressik Knots on my HH ridgeline, would that be alright or should I get a separate tarp ridgeline?

Thanks in advance!

[shugemery]

@SteveRay911 Put "whoopie slings" in the YouTube search box and you will find a bunch.

As to the tarp ...it may sag when you get in the hammock. If it were me I would use a separate line

[blacklanternz]

Please excuse my ignorance but this video says for noobs so here I go... is that store bought hammock? Or did you just make it. it looks like my shower curtain and it just got me wondering if you could use something like a shower curtain instead of spending like $99 at REI. Thank you

[shugemery]

@blacklanternz You need something breathable or you will be sleeping in soup.

I used rip-stop nylon.

Easy to make...here are directions....tothewoodsdotnet­/HomemadeHammock1.html

[blacklanternz]

@shugemery Great! Thanks a lot, awesome info and entertaining as well! I'l have to check that out and see what I can come up with.

[wirelessdj]

you should be on tv. very entertaining

[shugemery]

@wirelessdj I am not that ambitious...but I thank you.

[bigsammieking]

Shuggy I just got my ENO hammock and love it dearly. There was no suspension that came with it. Right now I'm using the straps from ratchet straps (minus the ratchet mechanism) I can wrap it around and get a good "tie" on it but some dutch clips would be so much faster. Where can I buy them. I know they come with a whoopi sling but I don't need one, just the clips. Any idears?

[shugemery]

@bigsammieking Go to jacksrbetterdotcom......they have them.

[garachomper737]

bear taco? haha

[shugemery]

@garachomper737 I prefer chimichanga....

[nightwalker2830]

how you put on the whoopie sling and ridge line i have a hammock with a built on net i still wanna use a whoopie sling and ridge line

[shugemery]

@nightwalker2830 I believe I cover it in some in Part 4

[SystematicRap]

Hey, I have another question, sorry if one of your other videos cover this. But, I bought a gossamer gear 1/8" pad a while ago and now I'm wondering if a Space Blanket tarp would work. The gossamer pad is very bulky so i was hoping that the SB would be good, in general, down to 30 degrees. If it does, will I encounter any moisture build up problems on my back? Thanks!!!

[shugemery]

@SystematicRap I'm not confident that the SB will get you to 30º. I reckon you'll have to just try and give a report back.

[deb82856]

Would you mind giving some more information on this "Whoopie Sling?" Why not use a taut-line hitch? Just wondering

[shugemery]

@deb82856 Taut-line works very well. Whoopie is just a fun option. Google "whoopie sling" or search on YouTube here and you'll find some info on them.

[seanymacdaddy]

thanks- that marlinspike knot works great. I just got my first hammock, a Guatemalan style very basic cloth hammock , here in Austin, TX. I used some nylon rope to tie to either tree, did the marlinspike rig on each, and then I used the very basic knot from this video: youtube.com/watch?v=lhJqT1sAmj­g to hang the hammock ropes from the toggle- works like a charm! happy hammocking! and thanks agin!

[shugemery]

@seanymacdaddy Whooooo Buddy!

[007vauxhall]

Fantastic, I find your way of teaching Excellent.....reason....you make it so much fun ! Thanks Shug :-))

[shugemery]

@007vauxhall 'Preciate that.... you from the land of Crunchie bars.

[BigTVideos]

Do you think a space blanket tarp would work ok. Thank for the great videos.

[shugemery]

@BigTVideos Not sure ...I never tried it. It may...it might. Think it would be to much of a vapor barrier though

[dibdevlon]

Where can we get the fishinfinn top cover?

[backwardshalfwit]

I'm with ya Shugs - i'll no be a lollygaggin, i'll be right up there with ya son- ya fookin funny old crazy S.O.B. - i'm a gona watch some more in the mornin GNITE !

[backwardshalfwit]

What we talkin' about again ?

[shugemery]

@backwardshalfwit ....not tents!!!

[loosertubesucks]

Lay off the crack and the coffee turbo

[shugemery]

@loosertubesucks I never lay on my crack.... but that Horton's Turbo is mighty fine.

[Nako521]

Excellent primer, thanks for sharing. err... you are a very odd person; you know?

[shugemery]

@Nako521 I thankee and I am aware....!

[johnmonk66]

I got a hammock without instructions, hoped your video would help, it didn't. You completely skipped how to attached the hammock( ska big tarp with tie points) to the rope it hangs from. Your hammock was already set up when you hooked it to the tree. Videos for noobs need to show every step.

[shugemery]

@johnmonk66 I depends on the hammock but in PART 4 at 5:30 I show some suspension options being attached to the hammock. Some hammocks vary in that area.

[johnmonk66]

@shugemery I will check it out, thanks

[shugemery]

@assym2006 Hope it works for you and good times are even gooder....

[musiccitybluesguy]

Oh yeah, the "learning curve" wasn't wasted, got it, lol. Apologies for all the chatter, I'm stuck by the computer watching the Iditarod, great race this year...

[musiccitybluesguy]

Thanks Shug,

Can't wait to try all this. I'm playing around with a 48"x 9' hank of nylon that was laying around. Think I going to string it up and try that asym lay thang. I'm curious about the Hennesey style side supports, and that reflective material I've seen in some videos. Man, the possibilities if you can just get the "flat lay" thang right... lol, it's always something. Then it would be the cold bottom thang, then the hungry bear thang, on and on... TomCat the music city blues guy

[musiccitybluesguy]

OMG, No, this ain't your fault. But I have been watching your videos and I AM about to go out and spend I don't know how much on tarps, and hammocks, and whoopies and no telling how much 850 plus down and shock cord and toggles and rings and no telling what thinking about my poor ole back, er old back. So, just one quandry. Are you really laying flat in that green hammock, or is one of your shoulders always going to kinda be on a slope? Great videos, funny with concise info...

[shugemery]

@musiccitybluesguy  I would reckon 95% flat. I am very comfy in it. For some ..it takes a couple of tries to find the sweet spot. There is a learning curve.

[jetpowered1]

Shug,

Do you think having a longer toggle would make better woopie?

[shugemery]

@jetpowered1 You could .... mine have held fine for me.

[keikepono111]

hey shug after watching you for a LONG time i finally decided to be a hammock camper, i bought the clark NX-200, and now im looking for an underquilt, i was looking on the hammock forums and stumbled across stormcrow's website and was wondering which underquilt you might recommend for an all year around camper, or if theres another one from somewhere else you might advise

[shugemery]

@keikepono111 Whoooo Buddy.

Get a 3 season UQ from Stormcrow ... you won't be sorry!

If a backpacker get a 3/4 length and a small pad for feet. It takes up less room in the pack. If car camping get a full length. Give him a shout.

[shugemery]

@drummerthingx Big thanks to ya' .... I had some magic coffee that day!

[SystematicRap]

@shugemery

Hey man, A few weeks ago I got the 1/8 inch gossamer gear pad and it works great! I just tested it out in 27 degree weather along with a 15 degree marmot sleeping bag. The only problem I'm having is finding a comfortable sleeping situation. Do any of your videos cover the techniques on getting into your sleeping bag and getting situated?

Thanks!

[shugemery]

@SystematicRap I don't recall .... but try sleeping on a diagonal.

Good luck on all that.

[kamarulx]

hey, you know, you can even hang a hammock with only 1 tree.. you should try it out and make another video about it.. I saw it somewhere on youtube, can't remember exactly..

[mwig50]

Good info and hilarious as always Shug. I just bought a hammock and was looking for ways to hang it. Thanks!

[shugemery]

@mwig50 Thankee and have a good time with it all...!

[SystematicRap]

What is the grey pad that you said is very warm? And also, would a 15 degree synthetic sleeping bag be fine in a Hennessey Hammock in 45 degree weather? Or do I need to use a pad also?

Thank you!

[shugemery]

@SystematicRap It is a Thinlight Insulation Pad 1/4" Regular sold by Gossamer Gear. Google that....you'll get it.

You are going to need some under-insulation I think. Unless you are a very warm sleeper .... but give it a go ... you may be all right.

Good luck.

[VoxSangui]

fucking over the top, but still worth a few chuckles, plus the info is great, all in all thumbs up

[shugemery]

@VoxSangui Cool feller. Yeah .... to the top!

[LucLully]

Loved to know you,Shug!You are a heaven of a teacher! rsrs God bless you and your family!Wish you live forever so that we can always appreciate your talents and laugh! ;) rsrs

[shugemery]

@LucLully I sure appreciate the well wishes........Thankee

[mythic89]

Thanks for the tutorial Shug I have a question though. How is Hammock camping for fat guys, I mean I'm around 6ft 3in and weigh around 325lbs so I didn't know if weight and size were factors in using a hammock? Keep up the great work I love your videos Thanks

[shugemery]

@mythic89 I know there are lots of husky fellers hanging .....they may use a beefier suspension but it is cool.

[keikepono111]

@mythic89 i'm 6'5'' and 300 and i bought the ENO hammock single nest and it supports me fine, it goes up to 400 LBS. the problem is the suspension, the ropes, luckily i started football again and i'm down to 270. 

[etekballer14]

are u a football coach for hammocks? 1 tht doesnt yell?

[shugemery]

@etekballer14 I'm just an old feller having fun .... trying to inspire and answer some hammock info. Not trying to convert folk.

I aim to perplex the flummoxed.

[fustratedfisher]

Hey Shug, Its me again Shane. I am getting ready to do the big conversion, but I am getting a blackbird and I need your advice, I know you get asked questions all the time and im sorry to bother you.... But the blackbird comes in a single layer, and a double layer??????/ Which would advise me on. I am 5'8" and 175. I also am thinking to get the edge or the superfly for a tarp. I am also thinking of getting the 3 season yeti for the under quilt. will the woopiesling work with this set up? Shane

[shugemery]

@fustratedfisher

I use a single layer 1.7........ works out good.

The edge is a small tarp .... al ot like my black one. The Super fly is big and has better coverage for a new hammocker.

Yes .... you can attach whoopie slings to the BlackBird.

[BosephusBigelsworth]

this. is. perfect!

thanks for the knowledge, Shug.

[shugemery]

@BosephusBigelsworth

Righto !!!!!!

[keinehausfrau]

Shug, I am sold and updated my hammock. Where did you get the tree strap? It looks a bit longer than my HH hugger and in fact more versatile than mine. How long is it?

[shugemery]

@keinehausfrau I made mine. It is 5 feet. you can get 'em here..... I will pm where you can get them

[MrMooseful]

Haha, what a great intro, I'm subscribed after that! :-)

[shugemery]

@MrMooseful

I do so thankee !!!!

[Cheekee13Monkee]

@shugemery Agreed! I love ninja rolls! Subscribed

[TheHellBound666]

i thought that was a hamburger on your shirt for most of the video.

[shugemery]

@TheHellBound666

I bet I did have some kinda grub on me .... oh ... the hammock sticker.

Thankee for checking out the vid.

Shug

[Fearyourgovernment]

You remind me of earnest! you know like Earnest Goes to Camp lol

[shugemery]

@Fearyourgovernment

Know what I mean Vern?!!!!

I reckon maybe I do......

[texron89]

Shug, ever thought about telling people where they can purchase some of the things you use? Great vid as always

[shugemery]

@texron89 I did put some links through the videos .... either on the video or in the description box below the videos. Other than that I just figured folks could use the "Google" and search.

Thankee feller.

Let me know if there is anything in particular and I will let you know.

[rbvmtr]

HA ! HA ! hay Shug your meshbag has a smiley face (7;13 )

[brutallindigo]

Thanks to you I am going on a Solo hammock trip for a couple days ....My question is where the heck do ya get them there woopie slings ? Me's a like em looks easy pizzy lemon squeasy .

[46ace]

outstanding thanx

[utubeworms]

Whooooo Doggy, that sho is fine info!!!

[oneraindog]

where do you get this energy?

[shugemery]

@oneraindog

I get fired-up when I get to do some extreme lolly-gagging!!!

Thankee.

[rbvmtr]

@oneraindog its the coffee ;-P

[carinflight]

I love the energy and the info, thanks!

[shugemery]

@carinflight

'Preciate the words Feller!

[billlee1955]

love the tune

[shugemery]

@billlee1955

T'anks There!!!!

[rsefm]

funny guy looks like a good series.

[shugemery]

@rsefm

Hope you enjoy and get some info from the rest.....

Thankee

[RDPproject]

LOL..crack me up.

Why is it called a Dutch Clip? Was it invented by the dutch?

5*

[shugemery]

@RDPproject

A Hammock Guy named Dutch invented it to replace a biner......

[vballvoodoo]

This is great!

[shugemery]

@vballvoodoo

Glad Am I......

[pentatonia]

I'm looking for hammock information. Is this the right place?

;)

[shugemery]

@pentatonia

Naw .... you will only find hammock info here!!!! ;-)

[mechreports1]

shugmery u look like mike strutter

[shugemery]

That is hilarious!!! I did not know who Mike Strutter was so looked him up. Wish I had his hair ... would not need a hat.

[sawyer7271]

OK stupid question: Why not put the sling on the toggle? I know you said ON THE KNOT... but what happens if you setup in the dark, after a bender and put it on the toggle? (just askin'!)

[shugemery]

Toggle may bend. You fall ..... disgust sets in. Trip tainted.

[shad0h027]

I know you aren't asking me, but in my opinion if your toggle is strong enough to hold your weight...  it's too heavy. The toggle is just there to hold (or be held by) the knot.

[midnightsurvival]

First time I've seen ur vids. I can promise it won't be the last. Thanks for all the info. I am gonna try to get into this style this summer. Time to get off the ground and get a better sleep.

[shugemery]

Mighty fine......

[shad0h027]

Hey Shug, just to follow up on my previous comment, I got my whoopies and just did a test hang with my new Grand Trunk Ultralight. I have to say I've never gone from packed, to perfectly set-up, back to packed so quickly and easily. The system also works well with my DD Travel Hammock. Thanks for the tutorial, I didn't have the courage to try a W.S. until I watched it!

[shugemery]

My mission is complete!!!

[shugemery]

I appreciate that ... especially the music.......

[Nathan5561]

WoW shug, what have you been drinking.... and where can I get some because I want a double

Great Video mate

[shugemery]

Good coffee and some candy ....... Crunchies and Smaries!!!

[shad0h027]

Hey Shug, thankee for turning me on to Arrowhead Equipment... just placed an order (stepping up to Whoopies!)

[shugemery]

Whoopie! Paul will do right by you.

[LowBudgetBushcraft]

Love your vids. Excellent humor. And packed with great info too.

[shugemery]

"Preciate ya' watching.......

[PurpleHazeGoofyGrape]

lol, awesome vid! r we talking bout' hammocks?

[shugemery]

Y'elcome! I thankee.

Yes ... Ham-Hocks.

[SubnormalCoyote]

Perfect timing Shug !!! (as always) I got a blackbird flying my way.

[shugemery]

You should love it......

[shampoovta]

Oh my gosh thanks for this. :)

I just sent for my husbands hammock ( Hennessy) and this is just in time to help us.

[shugemery]

What a terrific wife!!!!!

[shugemery]

Ahhh ... the way to swaying comfort!

[MrMountainwilliam]

your a hoot, I look forward to seeing your vids.

[shugemery]

Hooty-hoo!!!!!

Thanks a bunch.

[Gabbos]

Thank you shug! As a fan of your channel ,music and total hammock nub, I was hoping you would produce this video. I'm sure im gonna learn tons, just don't make me wait to long to see the other parts to the set lol

[shugemery]

I did read your mind .... did some gigs with Kreskin........

[steveandrews2]

Yes! Staying tuned for more! Fantabulous as always! I think we should all call the Outdoor Channel or some such network and direct them your way...

- Meteor on HF

[shugemery]

Or the Back-Woods Hill-Billy Channel!

[lambdog76]

whoopie sling!

[OkieBS]

great vid shug. very entertaining and informative :P

[nuckkingfuts]

Ha Ha Ha Shug your to much . This first video was not just informative but man it was funny . awesome job Shug !!! Does your wife see these videos and if so what does she think . You need your own T.V. show.

[shugemery]

Hey Ty ........ My wife sees me doing them but by then she has had enough of me.

She gets a "live" show daily!

[jntroisi]

You need your own spot on an outdoor adventure show...or your own outdoor adventure show.

James

[shugemery]

Well that is kind ........  I really just like editing!

[TheDogDew]

Love watching Your videos.

[shugemery]

"Preciate that so much.

[steeln99336]

Awesome job! My first time seeing the whoopie slings in action. Saving weight for sure.

[shugemery]

A wee bit of weight and bulk..... And the cool factor.

[spence0324]

Two thumbs up and milk squirting out the nose!