Got out for an overnighter on Thursday ... my wife had all her girlfriends coming over so I bailed. Carelessly tossed gear in the Catalyst and took off for a local State Park.... Afton ....only 30 minutes away.
On this video I take a vow of silence .... other than a few m-m-m-'s, ahh's and slurps. Quite a departure for me. It was a quiet trip and I was in a quiet mood and wanted to listen to the piney woods speak. I could hear the breeze whisper through the trees. Windy and cold it were out there. Down to around 28º on the bluff. Sometimes I just like to hear the "sound" of gear being used. Know what I mean?
Here I show my DIY hammock, DIY Dri-Ducks Weathershield and the WarbonnetGuy style of adjustable UnderQuilt with shockcord channels. Great system! I snoozed like Rip Van Winkle in the hammock. In the hammock by 9:00PM and up a couple of times to enjoy the sounds of Coyotes whupping it up in the forest. cool. Wild Turkeys everywhere too.
Cook a couple of meals with my MiniBullDesign Krazy Cooking Kit. Tested my MBD Waterlight ... a couple of plastic pop bottles and a candle. Water between the layers to keep the plastic from melting. Brighter than my tea candle lantern although a wee bit bulkier. I made it ...I use it.
'Preciate you watching. Enjoy my quietude ... for once.
looks good. You wrote you were using a 1/2 down underquilt. Whats the other half made of :confused:;)
04-05-2009, 01:27
stormcrow
Another great one Shug
Your videos never get old man! I loved it. You always seem to come up with another angle the next show. Easy to see how you can do if for a living. Does your show ever take you to the central Ohio area? I would definitely come see one!
Adam
04-05-2009, 03:21
Dutch
Is every thing ok in sector seven? Did you make the container for you minibull?
04-05-2009, 07:08
GrizzlyAdams
I could hear 'em
Shug---loved the sounds of the geese and the looks of a slumbering woodland! Those temps you were in---my favorites. Cool enough so that you need gear to stay warm at rest, but warm enough to not have to completely bundle over. There's nothing like being comfortably warm in an environment where it is otherwise uncomfortably cool. Guess that's the Minnesotan in me peeking out.
You might bill this as a tranquil traipse, but I could hear those "Whoo Buddy!"'s every time you thought them. :cool:
Grizz
04-05-2009, 08:01
animalcontrol
Hushed?....it just seemed so "unnatural"
What a great looking park so close to your house...nice!
And as always...thanks for taking us along!
Whooo BUDDY!
04-05-2009, 08:45
DeShazo
As always Shug, enjoyed the video.
04-05-2009, 11:27
poker88
Loved the video. That stove is awesome.
04-05-2009, 12:02
Shug
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Originally Posted by Roadtorque
looks good. You wrote you were using a 1/2 down underquilt. Whats the other half made of :confused:;)
Air!
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Originally Posted by stormcrow
Your videos never get old man! I loved it. You always seem to come up with another angle the next show. Easy to see how you can do if for a living. Does your show ever take you to the central Ohio area? I would definitely come see one!
Adam
I Thankee Stormcrow! I will be at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus for all 12 days July 29-Aug. 8......
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Originally Posted by Dutch
Is every thing ok in sector seven? Did you make the container for you minibull?
All secure! The pot I got from minibull as well. Foster beer can 1 3/4 cup pot. Love it!
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Originally Posted by GrizzlyAdams
Shug---loved the sounds of the geese and the looks of a slumbering woodland! Those temps you were in---my favorites. Cool enough so that you need gear to stay warm at rest, but warm enough to not have to completely bundle over. There's nothing like being comfortably warm in an environment where it is otherwise uncomfortably cool. Guess that's the Minnesotan in me peeking out.
You might bill this as a tranquil traipse, but I could hear those "Whoo Buddy!"'s every time you thought them. :cool:
Grizz
Thanks Grizz ... there were Whooo Buddies going through head at all times.
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Originally Posted by animalcontrol
Hushed?....it just seemed so "unnatural"
What a great looking park so close to your house...nice!
And as always...thanks for taking us along!
Whooo BUDDY!
Yeah , it ain't natural fer me.....
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Originally Posted by DeShazo
As always Shug, enjoyed the video.
As always .... a big thankee!
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Originally Posted by poker88
Loved the video. That stove is awesome.
'Preciate that. I really like that Mini-Atomic. My fave right now....
04-05-2009, 12:40
plowhorse
Loved the video shug. Is this the return of silent movies:eek:
04-05-2009, 14:05
lori
I loved the homage to Euell Gibbons! I've done one of those too.
Looked like a nice trip. I have to get me one of the stickpics, looks like they work real well.
04-06-2009, 08:22
Shug
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Originally Posted by plowhorse
Loved the video shug. Is this the return of silent movies:eek:
It was fun to do a non-talkie... but I just go with my mood.
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Originally Posted by lori
I loved the homage to Euell Gibbons! I've done one of those too.
Looked like a nice trip. I have to get me one of the stickpics, looks like they work real well.
I was wondering who would remember Ol' Euell!
It was a nice lil' trip. Yeah, get a StickPic ... you wont be sorry.
04-06-2009, 08:30
Ramblinrev
I got the Euell reference immediately.. Poor dude... Poor **** Cavett... If I remember correctly Euell Gibbons died mid interview during a commercial break. (Wikipedia does not mention that tidbit so I may not remember properly.)
04-06-2009, 09:37
Pawfoot
I dont care what you say...
it was 30.1 degrees... :D
haha, Good job Shug.
I always enjoy your videos.
BTW.. Tree taste good?
:-)
04-06-2009, 14:47
lori
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Originally Posted by Pawfoot
BTW.. Tree taste good?
:-)
Compared to Mountain House, yes.
:lol::lol::lol:
04-06-2009, 15:16
GOLFER
Nicely done again shugster! Always anticipating a new video when going onto YouTube. How do you pack your catalyst. After watching your video on your warming up trek you showed all your gear , but man how'd you pack all that and get it to fit. Food bottom or hammock bottom I'm curios. Teach me oh great hiking master. My glass is empty for your wisdom.
TY
04-06-2009, 15:49
Shug
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Originally Posted by Ramblinrev
I got the Euell reference immediately.. Poor dude... Poor **** Cavett... If I remember correctly Euell Gibbons died mid interview during a commercial break. (Wikipedia does not mention that tidbit so I may not remember properly.)
I forgot all about that!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Pawfoot
I dont care what you say...
it was 30.1 degrees... :D
haha, Good job Shug.
I always enjoy your videos.
BTW.. Tree taste good?
:-)
That .1 does make all the difference ... that is why I was so warm....
I do like some natural fiber!!!
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Originally Posted by lori
Compared to Mountain House, yes.
:lol::lol::lol:
Touche!
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Originally Posted by GOLFER
Nicely done again shugster! Always anticipating a new video when going onto YouTube. How do you pack your catalyst. After watching your video on your warming up trek you showed all your gear , but man how'd you pack all that and get it to fit. Food bottom or hammock bottom I'm curios. Teach me oh great hiking master. My glass is empty for your wisdom.
TY
Thanks Ty ... so, sleeping bag in bottom then hammock and UQ in BBBag next, spare clothes bag, MBD waterlight short ccf pad along back inside pack, candle, poop pack,food, tarp, stove/cook kit,Kinsman shirt for stops ... even though I did not stop. Side pack pockets .. alcohol fuel, cigars, empty nalgene collapsible container, wind shirt, mini tripod, pack cover.
Back mesh pocket: stakes for tarp, first aid kit, headlamp, hat, camp towel, piece of plastic, wind pants.
In hip belt pockets: snack, compass, camera in each, stickpic, whistle, pencil/paper, map, some chocolate. Water bottle on hip belt ..I added that as I am not a big hydration tube guy while backpacking except in summer heat.
On pack strap D ring: knife
That is roughly it ..... just stuff some crap in and give it a go.....
04-06-2009, 16:54
pedro
Another great vid, Shug!
04-07-2009, 19:24
April Fool
Always fun to see your videos. Got a chuckle when you showed the swiss miss packet. :lol:
Just curious if you are mainly a solo hiker? Does the family do any hikes or hangs?
Also, any entertaining on the schedule for northern Illinois or therebouts?
04-07-2009, 23:40
Shug
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Originally Posted by pedro
Another great vid, Shug!
Thankeee Pedro ... two frogs in a row!
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Originally Posted by April Fool
Always fun to see your videos. Got a chuckle when you showed the swiss miss packet. :lol:
Just curious if you are mainly a solo hiker? Does the family do any hikes or hangs?
Also, any entertaining on the schedule for northern Illinois or therebouts?
Swiss Miss is funny ain't it? Yes, i am mainly a solo hiker ... gets my groove going that piney wood solitude. My wife and daughter just let me go... they know I love it so and come home a better man. My wife will "Cadillac Camp" at a Good Campground if I do all the cooking and stuff but not too much anymore.
No Illinois gigs right now ... Wish so. Thanks for the interest though.....
08-04-2009, 00:23
VegaMike
DIY water bottle attachment on ULA Catalyst
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Originally Posted by Shug
.. Water bottle on hip belt ..I added that as I am not a big hydration tube guy while backpacking except in summer heat.
I also have a ULA Catalyst and the water bottles fall off the (shoulder strap) bottle holsters on downhills. This is the only niggle I have with this otherwise well-designed, rugged, yet lightweight pack.
I see the water bottle on the hip belt around 5:50. Would you post a close up of that custom attachment? Perhaps with a DIY explanation?
Much obliged, Shug.
08-04-2009, 08:29
Shug
When I get home to my "Man-Shed" in a week I will do that.
Basically it is a water bottle holder that I just sewed a nylon loop/strap onto to slip over the hipbelt. That is it!!!!
Remind me in a week if you need.
Shug
08-06-2009, 22:03
sir_n0thing
Great video! I really enjoy watching your vids and get a kick out of your viewpoint on things. Thanks for sharing with us!
This evening I was showing my wife info on all the hammocks I'm considering for purchase as my first camping hammock, and we ended up watching several of your vids. She really enjoyed them, and ended with "He's a silly man, isn't he?" :)
Again, thanks for sharing!
08-07-2009, 08:40
Shug
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Originally Posted by sir_n0thing
Great video! I really enjoy watching your vids and get a kick out of your viewpoint on things. Thanks for sharing with us!
This evening I was showing my wife info on all the hammocks I'm considering for purchase as my first camping hammock, and we ended up watching several of your vids. She really enjoyed them, and ended with "He's a silly man, isn't he?" :)
Again, thanks for sharing!
I admit ..... I am!
Thanks for watching....... and hope you are inspired.
Shug
08-07-2009, 09:53
gnome
re undershield, I have a nanatuk (modified down) uq, rather than a separate undershield, I sewed a very light weight cuben .33 oz/yd sheet to the underside of the uq (about a 2/3 uq) so no separate set up, gnome
