VIDEO: PART 2 ...Hammock Hangin' How-To & Whatnot ... Essentials For Noobs

**GrizzlyAdams** · 02-22-2010, 14:26

This was a nice way to have lunch, although I now need to blow the crumbs off my keyboard

I'd not see the reflectix trick, that's a good one. I have some home plumbing repair to do tonight which means I'm off to Home Depot and I'll have to see if they have any of that stuff.

But expert sire, an observation, a question. Towards the end of the video you have your feett insulated, you have your thighs insulated, you have your buttox insulated, your back and shoulders insulated….but not your head, aside from your stocking cap. Don't cha think you want a PILLOW? any ideas ?

**Shug** · 02-22-2010, 14:31

Originally Posted by GrizzlyAdams

This was a nice way to have lunch, although I now need to blow the crumbs off my keyboard

I'd not see the reflectix trick, that's a good one. I have some home plumbing repair to do tonight which means I'm off to Home Depot and I'll have to see if they have any of that stuff.

But expert sire, an observation, a question. Towards the end of the video you have your feett insulated, you have your thighs insulated, you have your buttox insulated, your back and shoulders insulated….but not your head, aside from your stocking cap. Don't cha think you want a PILLOW? any ideas ?

Don't put your socks on over your boots ...... it is coming ... in my own non-linear way.

I never get cold there though...
Happy to send you a chunk of reflectix ... I have a bit extra. If you want.

**Trout** · 02-22-2010, 15:32

How about in Spring and Summer, do you use the pad or the UQ? First time I've seen the pad sleeve. I've got like half a roll of the reflectix. It's what I used as a second thermal protector last year when on the ground.

**Shug** · 02-22-2010, 15:39

Originally Posted by TroutEhCuss

How about in Spring and Summer, do you use the pad or the UQ? First time I've seen the pad sleeve. I've got like half a roll of the reflectix. It's what I used as a second thermal protector last year when on the ground.

I never use just pads anymore ... once ya' go UQ there is no looking back!
I use my 11 ounce DIY Franken-Quilt. Good to around 30º.

**lazy river road** · 02-22-2010, 15:52

Shug, Another great video as always. I do have a ? for ya though, do you cinch the yeti any closer to the hammock underneath you, around your shoulders or feet to reduce air flow between hammock and UQ at all?

**Shug** · 02-22-2010, 16:05

Originally Posted by lazy river road

Shug, Another great video as always. I do have a ? for ya though, do you cinch the yeti any closer to the hammock underneath you, around your shoulders or feet to reduce air flow between hammock and UQ at all?

It is cinched tight and the Yeti has baffle collars that go across it on the head and foot end. I usually double wrap it on the end of the hammock. When you sit up naturally there are gaps ... when flat .... none on mine.

**SoundWitness** · 02-22-2010, 17:03

Shug;

As usual...sheer genius! Love these vids............gets me itchin to grab the gear and pack...and head to the woods!!

**rigidpsycho** · 02-22-2010, 17:41

Another great entertaining and informative video Shug. Now it makes me ready to get out and play as I just got me a new pack today.

**Perkolady** · 02-22-2010, 17:43

Thanksa lotsa, Shug! I always learn something from your videos. For example, I didn't realize when using the whoopie slings over the marlinspikes, you put the cord over the knot!

It's things like that which really help a lot when I go out to the trees to try something new!

**Shug** · 02-22-2010, 17:48

Originally Posted by SoundWitness

Shug;
As usual...sheer genius! Love these vids............gets me itchin to grab the gear and pack...and head to the woods!!

Genius is too high of praise. all the knowledge lies in the forum .... buried deep in the archives.........
Go .... get out there!

Originally Posted by rigidpsycho

Another great entertaining and informative video Shug. Now it makes me ready to get out and play as I just got me a new pack today.

What did you get???????? Where? Why? Cool!

Originally Posted by Perkolady

Thanksa lotsa, Shug! I always learn something from your videos. For example, I didn't realize when using the whoopie slings over the marlinspikes, you put the cord over the knot!

It's things like that which really help a lot when I go out to the trees to try something new!

That I owe to the Grizz! I just pass on his tips for a second time to the masses.