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Hey Griz..first time viewer here...dry and academic is the new cool!

I'd say that is a mighty fine set up. Good lookin too.

The folks on HF site are really the best ever. Thanks for all of the reply's. What I have taken away from this is that I will stick with my current set up and make it work for colder conditions with...

I love great dual use ideas. Hiking at Blood Mt. on the weekend, hangin, staying nice and warm...life is good

That sounds worth a try. The belt with my legs through it might even automaticaly hold it in place.

Thanks Cannibal, You are right I guess it is about the Yeti. I am looking for the complete system and the only glitch (for me) is that the Yeti is torso lenght. My pack is an internal frame but has a...

All of the enthusiasm on HF for the black bird from experianced hammock users has me sold. It even looks like WB Guy is making a top quilt (saw Shug's). The question that I am hoping you all can help...

MY wife got me a Minox all weather digital Camera. We froze one (another type camera) two springs ago on the AT. I didn't even know I wanted it but now I really do !!!!!

Wow...great posts with helping to understand the finer points of the options for staying warm. I am once again sorry that I missed you guys at Sipsey.

Qualifiers, I am not as experienced as...

Just guessed.

WOW - After seeing the pic's I REALY wish that I hadn't missed the group!

My mini report:
Arrived at the Thompson Creek trail head at 5pm Friday. I had the itenerary and a map of the trails so...

All items sold. Thank you everyone. Hope that you enjoy them.

Sold the Gregory Palisade pack.

AS requested here is a front and back picture of the Gregory Palisade pack.

The Lex is sold

The Murmur is sold.

The Clark NA is sold.

Yes it is an MSR water filter. Sorry!

O.K. I like my Speer... so now the hammocks used in the evolution up to this point are for sale.

Hennesey Expedition - Hammock is in good shape, the bug net has a few small holes. Includes stock...

Hey, I have seen the posts about amsteel and rings. Is it complicated to take off the stock strap and replace it with amsteel rope. I can see how to attach the rings but have been hesitant to mess...

Hung last night here in south Alabama. It couldn't have rained more, it just poured most of the night. Well the drip strips worked great. They are soaked and dripping steadily and the hammock is bone...

I just got back from the first four nights in my Speer III with Snugfit. We walked between Springer and Neel's. I am also fairly new to HF. I have been hiking with a hammock for 4 years and have gone...

Just got back from hiking from Springer to Neel gap in north GA. This was the first time out with my Speer set up. (hammock, snugfit, quilt) It was awesome, luxurious comfort every night and the...

WOW, Looks like a great weekend. I liked hearing the snow crunch as you walked on the video. Thanks for sharing all of the pictures and first hand reports.

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the answers. I pack a space blanket. That will work for a vapor barrier won't it? I also have synthetic long underwear a waffle nit long sleeve kind of fleece shirt with socks...

I picked up my Speer III and Snugfit this Fri. I have been playing with it all weekend. It seems very warm but then again its just not that cold down here. I will be on Springer a week from Monday...

When you get it just keep reading HF and fiddling with it. There are solutions for every weather and this place is where I found them.

Its a lot of fun.

Good common sense to carry it for sure. Jack had talked about moisture collecting in the quilt when ordering from JRB but I had not even thought about that.

Thanks

Last summer at Stover Creek shelter well after dark I heard a very loud Jungle sound. Not a cougar scream (well never have heard one)or an owl, this sound seemed tropical somehow and familiar. Then I...

So...should I carry a space blanket to supplement the under quilt. Just in case. ( I already do anyway (boy scout training) but have never used it and have contemplated leaving it behind this March)...

Chump Monkey,

Here are somethings that I have noticed. Keep in mind that I am 5' 10" and 180lb.

I started with a HH. It is comfortable and easy to use. I did not like the bottom entry as far as...

Yes, Just Jeff would be an excellent candidate for author of the Hammockers Bible.

Awesom set up. Get ya some insulation (pads and clothes/hat), have a great weekend.

My wife got me a Nest for Christmas. The Jacks realy tried to help her when she ordered but she had no idea what kind of hammock I had. Well not having a Hennesey I asked if I could return it....

I ordered the Speer 3 and snugfit just this Momday also. Can't wait.

Good to be here.

It is nice to have a mat to step out on. I carry a small pad that serves as the back pad of my pack, sit pad, go to ground pad (have'nt had to do that yet) and mat.

This thread is good reading. Just joined today but have been "lurking" for a while.

My Hammock evolution:

As a Pre-teen and teen in the 70's I had a surplus Army hammock and a HUGE down surplus...

Thanks for the reply, it helps.....theres just something about free wandering through those mountains. I get you on the only having to get in shape once thought. I feel it every time but also never...

Great to hear from all the hangers heading out this spring. Have a great hike. I'll be looking for your journals.

Hey Youngblood, That is a cool insight the way you felt long after your thru. I...

Hi everyone, This is my first post here but I have been "lurking" for about a month. I just ordered a Speer 3 and Snugfit today. Ed Speer was very helpfull and just seemed like a very nice guy.
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