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  1. My wife and I have a strategy for dealing with...

    My wife and I have a strategy for dealing with people just like this ranger you are talking about. Step 1) I shut my mouth. Step 2) She plays dumb and apologetically explains our situation as if we...
  2. Thanks for all of the tips. Many of the concerns...

    Thanks for all of the tips. Many of the concerns you brought up are things I have considered during my inquiry. But this last tidbit is one that deserves a whole separate thread. I would love to...
  3. That's a truly sad state of affairs, and one that...

    That's a truly sad state of affairs, and one that really does warrant a few letters to high ranking NFS officials or whoever their bosses are.
  4. Thanks for all of the support, but I have one...

    Thanks for all of the support, but I have one concern perhaps you fellow hammock campers can help me to address. My wife and I went to the state park as a way to do a short overnight trip legally. ...
  5. Yes, that's me in a multicam WBBB and a brand new...

    Yes, that's me in a multicam WBBB and a brand new multicam poncho liner from the local army store. I also found out that the brown fleece cap and neck gaiter from the same store are great for...
  6. Rant: LNT hammock camping and state parks don't mix

    I just recently came home from an overnight camping trip at a state park. This post is going to be long and may ruffle some feathers, but I'll sum it up by saying that state parks and hammock...
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    Excellent advice guys, much appreciated. Yet...

    Excellent advice guys, much appreciated. Yet another case where software (knowledge of how to use nature) is better than hardware (junk you buy at the store).
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    The compromise of tent stakes

    Background:
    Last Saturday night, my wife and I did a little car camping for one night just to take a break from our busy schedule and have some time alone together. The weather was amazing, so at...
  9. Thread: Raccoons

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    I busted out laughing at this one. As for my...

    I busted out laughing at this one.

    As for my personal anti-critter methods, I have five layers of defense.

    1) I always set up my hammock at least 50 yards away from where I cook and eat.
    ...
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    Update: Some polyester straps came in last...

    Update:

    Some polyester straps came in last week and I have had a chance to test them out. Sure enough, the stretch is all but GONE! Not only that, but I think the polyester straps seem more...
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    Awesome suggestion! I'll be near a harbor...

    Awesome suggestion! I'll be near a harbor freight on Thursday, so I'll pick some up then and see how it works.
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    I have good news and bad news. The bad news:...

    I have good news and bad news.

    The bad news: I left the measurements I took last night at home >_<.

    The good news:
    1) I have a much better idea of what is going on.
    2) I fell asleep in the...
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    Brilliant! I hadn't thought of the math involved...

    Brilliant! I hadn't thought of the math involved in going from near 0 degrees to 30 degrees. Without load applied, the system would be almost perfectly horizontal. When the load is applied,...
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    Here are a couple pictures of the part of my...

    Here are a couple pictures of the part of my setup that is in question.

    As a note, these pictures were taken months ago and there are a few changes.

    1) when the amsteel ridgeline has been...
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    I'm pretty sure the webbing I'm using is made of...

    I'm pretty sure the webbing I'm using is made of polypropylene. The extra stretch from the sheer length of the suspension should be entirely isolated to the amsteel, and I'm ok with that.

    These...
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    Too much stretch (a whole 8"!!!)

    I hung my hammock recently in the usual testing of new gear, and for once I had someone around to critique my setup. The trees were easily 20'-25' apart, and we noticed an excessive amount of...
  17. I've made reservations. I'll be there with my...

    I've made reservations. I'll be there with my girlfriend and my dog for Saturday night only. Hopefully I can get her to wake up early enough to get there before sundown on Saturday.
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    What role can a massive (think superfly) tarp...

    What role can a massive (think superfly) tarp play in regards to shielding the sides and bottom of your hammock from wind? Would that provide a measurable improvement in warmth for a pad user like...
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    Hold the train a minute here, your wife greeted...

    Hold the train a minute here, your wife greeted you with a cheeseburger and a beer!??!?! You've got a winner there! Sounds like she deserves some comfy hammock time.
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    Behold as I bring this thread back to life! ...

    Behold as I bring this thread back to life!

    I love taking Rex (55lb boxer mix) along on camping trips. He does a great job of setting the pace when we're backpacking and he keeps an ear out for...
  21. I'll plan on it, but no guarantees. Edit: I...

    I'll plan on it, but no guarantees.

    Edit: I might bring 1 or 2 fellow hangers with me.
  22. Easy. You can buy good straps at walmart or...

    Easy. You can buy good straps at walmart or harbor freight. They often come with a ratchet and are used to secure things to the top of your car or onto a trailer etc. That webbing is exactly the...
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    Tweak my setup

    My current setup is pretty simple, and is designed to be both flexible and weatherproof. That said, I've only recently added a hammock to the mix. What I need help with is finding a few tweaks to...
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    I love the cooling effect a hammock has even...

    I love the cooling effect a hammock has even during the blistering heat of noon. It is a great way to beat the heat and rest the feet on a hot day.
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    Hanging in the heat.

    Hello, You can call me snarlbuckle.

    I was originally a ground dweller, though I have never been fond of tents. I'm the guy on the trail that prepares for everything. Until recently, my...
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