Hammock How-To PART 4 … Essentials for Noobs & What-Nots

March 30th, 2010 | by admin |

Lets take a look at the Warbonnet BlackBird Hammock and all of the features ……. sweet.
Bug season is coming so bug-nets are covered.
Some folks asked about attaching suspension to the hammock so I can show you what I do.
A close up of the larkshead knot for suspension to the hammock.
A brief chat on hammock ridgelines … what, why and what for.
A hammock song.
Some talking hands.
Other weirdness and hopefully some info.

Here are some of my go-to links for resources.
Hammocks/ TQ’s/UQ’s: http://warbonnetoutdoors.com http://www.jacksrbetter.com http://www.speerhammocks.com
Also terrific UQs and TQs: Stormcrow at http://www.theperfecttrees.com/
Whoopie Slings: http://www.whoopieslings.com
All kinds of hammock accouterment and Synthetic UQs : http://arrowheadequipment.webs.com/

Next …. we get into tarps for hammocks! …. coming as soon as I get some chores done.
I thankee for putting up with me……….
All secure in sector seven,
Shug

Duration : 0:9:54


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  1. 25 Responses to “Hammock How-To PART 4 … Essentials for Noobs & What-Nots”

  2. By shugemery on Mar 30, 2010 | Reply

    @wildside126 It is …
    @wildside126 It is made of i.7 ripstop nylon.

  3. By wildside126 on Mar 30, 2010 | Reply

    what is ur hammock …
    what is ur hammock made out of i know its like fleace or something but is it like a tarp thats modifid please respond

  4. By BQBME on Mar 30, 2010 | Reply

    Where did you get …
    Where did you get the woopee sling/thing from?

  5. By shugemery on Mar 30, 2010 | Reply

    I been having some …
    I been having some good fun with it!!!!

  6. By bigsammieking on Mar 30, 2010 | Reply

    I’m so happy you …
    I’m so happy you did this series Shuggy. Starting to make my Hammock and this answered a lot of questions for me

  7. By shugemery on Mar 30, 2010 | Reply

    They can …. but …
    They can …. but he has a double layer that you can put a pad in. Takes a big skeeter to bite through that!!
    down to around 70ยบ you need some sort of bottom insulation.

  8. By Ootpac on Mar 30, 2010 | Reply

    With the blackbird …
    With the blackbird hammock, can the mosquitoes bite through the bottom of the hammock? or are you supposed to use a pad?

  9. By shugemery on Mar 30, 2010 | Reply

    That is cool.
    That is cool.

  10. By shugemery on Mar 30, 2010 | Reply

    Your choice!
    Your choice!

  11. By rmt0523 on Mar 30, 2010 | Reply

    You’re the reason I …
    You’re the reason I use a hammock. Great Videos, Very Informative. Looking forward to the tarp videos. All the Best Buddy !!!

  12. By shugemery on Mar 30, 2010 | Reply

    Hard to resist that …
    Hard to resist that … huh?
    Ha….

  13. By shugemery on Mar 30, 2010 | Reply

    Welcome to being …
    Welcome to being back.
    Thankee.

  14. By shugemery on Mar 30, 2010 | Reply

    Thats what I wanne …
    Thats what I wanne hear!

  15. By kinnear69 on Mar 30, 2010 | Reply

    LOL Great stuff!!! …
    LOL Great stuff!!! informative and funny!! my fav!

  16. By canteencorner on Mar 30, 2010 | Reply

    @shugemery Thanks – …
    @shugemery Thanks – I appreciate the reply!

  17. By shugemery on Mar 30, 2010 | Reply

    Lotsa big fellers …
    Lotsa big fellers use hammocks ….. Warbonnets, Speers, Jacks r Better, Clarks …..

  18. By shugemery on Mar 30, 2010 | Reply

    Thanks …. we use …
    Thanks …. we use webbing to protect the tree thus not giving folks something to get on us about….. it’s good!

  19. By FatDaddy4Fun on Mar 30, 2010 | Reply

    5 starz as always …
    5 starz as always me friend. Me computa took a bonnie dive it did, and i missed ya just a wee bit there Shug. But I’m back now, don’t cha know. Wavin at me pals on Hasmmock Forums…Dain Brammage is a comin, he is. He’s a comin in a wee bit.

  20. By steveandrews2 on Mar 30, 2010 | Reply

    WHOOOPIEEEE!! ( …
    WHOOOPIEEEE!! (sling)

    I’ve always found that it’s best to be careful where you sling your whoopie…

  21. By rongallant on Mar 30, 2010 | Reply

    I would also like …
    I would also like to know. Maybe making one like you did.

  22. By jmcleod1122 on Mar 30, 2010 | Reply

    hey shug your …
    hey shug your videos are increasing my intrest in hammock camping. i thought about it a few years ago and did a lil research but the price of the high end ones turned me off. but intrest increasing! thanks great job. btw: what about hammocks for big guys? and 6′+ 300lb hammock guys?

  23. By dchovs on Mar 30, 2010 | Reply

    thank u shug luv u …
    thank u shug luv u vids 5*

  24. By atomspace on Mar 30, 2010 | Reply

    Shug, you are a gem …
    Shug, you are a gem of teh youtubes.

    -hammockforums foolhardy

  25. By canteencorner on Mar 30, 2010 | Reply

    Great video set …
    Great video set Shug! I use Paracord instead of webbing to wrap around the trees to keep my hammock up. Since the military grade is 550lbs test strength and very light weight. I way about 230Lbs, and have not yet had any issue. Is there a reason you guys prefer webbing?

  26. By shugemery on Mar 30, 2010 | Reply

    I go for the added …
    I go for the added comfort ….. winter the hammock gets a wee heavier but warmer weather it is less so. i have a Tarptent but ain’t used it in a couple of years.
    Been thinking of doing a vid with that and my canister stove … two things I don’t use much lately. I’ll be a bit lighter but I know not as comfortable.
    Plus for me is …. hammocks are just more fun!

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