Quick trip to Springer and the start (or finish) of the AT

A coworker (Hammock Forums member brownc) and I made a quick turnaround trip to Springer and lounging around on the AT this weekend. While on Springer, we met fellow HF member Ashman.

Here's the trip report of a lazy weekend on the AT.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7196/7...01145692c2.jpg
Now doesn't that look like a great place for lunch?

Some really nice pics - love the one with the bridge! Looks like you both had a great time.

Nice pics, Looks like you guys had fun. I hope to get out on the AT one day.

Thanks for posting, I haven't been up to the shelter in five years (at least ) still looks the same, maybe this year.....enjoyed the photos and thank you for sharing them with us. Happy hanging!

Lazybee

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Originally Posted by dragon360

Some really nice pics - love the one with the bridge! ...

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Nice report, great pics. Thanks.

Yeah the bridge pic stood out for me too. For some reason it looked like a picture of a diorama. I guess the depth of field or the angle made it appear that way.

What gear did you drop and not miss or replaced with a lower weight alternative that weighted 6 + pounds ?

Going to the cuben tarp probably only accounted for a 10 - 14 oz. drop.

How did the HH SS work out for Chris ? Warm, condensation on the space blanket ? I ask because I purchased a HH Expedition that my son used at the Boy Scout Jamboree a couple of years ago and I have been thinking about getting a SS for it.
I've used my WB Yeti and it works fine but I only have 1 and I don't always go solo, sometimes my son camps with me too. The money for another UQ just went to increased auto insurance after he passed his drivers test.

Thanks,
David

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Originally Posted by dragon360

Some really nice pics - love the one with the bridge! Looks like you both had a great time.

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Thanks. That pic may or may not have been enhanced on my phone.

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Originally Posted by Bama Man

Nice pics, Looks like you guys had fun. I hope to get out on the AT one day.

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Ft. Payne, huh? We're practically neighbors. Definitely worth the drive over to get to experience the southern part of the AT. Even if you don't have a weekend, you're close enough for a day hike (early drive over). I've done it plenty of times from Rome.

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Originally Posted by LazyBee

Thanks for posting, I haven't been up to the shelter in five years (at least ) still looks the same, maybe this year.....enjoyed the photos and thank you for sharing them with us. Happy hanging!

Lazybee

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Thanks for checking 'em out. Springer has a way of calling you back, doesn't it.