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    My hubby and I were there last weekend - we may...

    My hubby and I were there last weekend - we may have hiked past you!
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    Ya, we did the 17 miles to see how it would feel...

    Ya, we did the 17 miles to see how it would feel - we normally hike 8 miles a day with the dog so we felt fine until about 13 miles in. That last mile to the hostel was the worst mile I have ever...
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    Just got back from the trip and made a post in...

    Just got back from the trip and made a post in Trip reports.
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    Just a few more thoughts on the trip: 1) I...

    Just a few more thoughts on the trip:

    1) I should have seam sealed the tarp even though the manufacturer said the did it already.
    2) I sleep colder than my husband and needed to have had my...
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    Roan Highlands - 40 miles on the AT

    Thanks to everyone's suggestions on the forum my husband and I hiked through the Roan Highlands last weekend (August 12thish) and we loved it. ...
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    Talked to Bob today and he takes dogs so we are...

    Talked to Bob today and he takes dogs so we are all set. We are very excited as this will be our first long trip with hammocks! I'll post pics when we get back.

    Thanks everyone for the help in...
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    Thanks again for all the info, hubby is giving...

    Thanks again for all the info, hubby is giving Bob a call this week to get the details ironed out. I'm so excited!
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    Thanks so much, you are the second person I've...

    Thanks so much, you are the second person I've seen recommending Bob so I feel better about giving him a call!

    One more thing, should we drive to Dennis Cove and call for a shuttle to Carvers Gap...
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    Any suggestions for shuttles in the area? Do...

    Any suggestions for shuttles in the area? Do shuttle services normally take dogs? We have never used a shuttle service before so I would like some suggestions.

    I'm also having trouble finding...
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    Thanks for the info, especially about the...

    Thanks for the info, especially about the waterfalls! Can't wait to head out!
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    Questions about Roan Mountain

    Hi all, I've been doing an accelerated master's degree program so I haven't had much time to be online, or hammock but - I have a break in August and want to do some hiking.

    Planning on heading...
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    Well, the test hang went well, the weather did...

    Well, the test hang went well, the weather did not (it hailed). I'll get some pics off the camera.

    Too bad that it will be the last hang for a long while. My hubby broke his wrist and needs...
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    I didn't want this thread to turn into a...

    I didn't want this thread to turn into a government debate - just wanted everyone to call ahead to see if their park of choice would be open. I would hate to drive for 8+ hours for a hike just to...
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    Its federal land so who knows how these things...

    Its federal land so who knows how these things work out :D
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    I could swear there was a gate for Tunnel Ridge...

    I could swear there was a gate for Tunnel Ridge Road? and one down to the Rock Bridge Area? Or I could be crazy? We defiantly are getting the pass though, with our luck they will have local law...
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    Ya, I don't want to come out of the backcountry...

    Ya, I don't want to come out of the backcountry and not be able to drive my car out. Maybe I should take some extra food :eek:
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    Questions about possible Government Shutdown

    So Friday at midnight if all goes the same the government will be shut down. From what I have researched this will include all National Parks - the gates will be locked.

    I was planning on having...
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    Tentative test hang planned for this weekend -...

    Tentative test hang planned for this weekend - the weather has been so crazy. I've having eye surgery on Wednesday but I really want to try out my hammocks! If my eye doesn't hurt too bad we are...
  19. Thanks for the idea!

    Thanks for the idea!
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    Test hang cancelled due to pouring rain before we...

    Test hang cancelled due to pouring rain before we were able to put up the hammocks. I don't think a first hang should begin in a downpour - I really wanted to hang tonight though.
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    I'm normally not this productive, but I have a...

    I'm normally not this productive, but I have a deadline to get this stuff done by. I start an accelerated masters degree program in May so I won't have ANY time for myself. I have also been doing...
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    Pillows are a good idea! Thanks.

    Pillows are a good idea! Thanks.
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    I'll take pics of the final products don't worry....

    I'll take pics of the final products don't worry. :D

    I am halfway through the first hammock sock but at a stall point because I have to wait for my husband to get home to lay in the hammock. I...
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    Hi, hubby and I hiked RMNP last summer, but we...

    Hi, hubby and I hiked RMNP last summer, but we day-hiked for 3 days and then two weeks later we day hiked for another 3 days (we were on a month long out west trip).

    As a fellow Cincinnatian (is...
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    Tomorrow I am tackling the hammock socks with a...

    Tomorrow I am tackling the hammock socks with a test hang planned for Friday night in my parent's woods. Forecast - low of 42 and rain, perfect for testing. The dog will be sleeping with me for the...
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    Hubby's pack came today, it is so huge compared...

    Hubby's pack came today, it is so huge compared to my Pinnacle. You men are lucky.
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    I have a cold hike story (forgive me that it...

    I have a cold hike story (forgive me that it didn't happen at night). My husband, in-laws and I were in the Smokey's one year the right before New Years. The day before my husband and I summited...
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    I've always been of the opinion you should never...

    I've always been of the opinion you should never go out to blatantly disobey the rules. There are some areas with heavy use (Red River Gorge) where illegal campsites detract from the beauty of the...
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    Today I finished the tree huggers. All I have...

    Today I finished the tree huggers. All I have left are the hammock socks and the tarp stuff sack. I am so ready to hang in these things.

    Made so far: 2 Hennessey Clones with mosquito netting, 2...
  30. Thread: Mt. Rogers

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    I love backpacking before the summer heat sets in...

    I love backpacking before the summer heat sets in - and the dog likes it too. :D
  31. Thread: Mt. Rogers

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    One more thing - we will be there the first week...

    One more thing - we will be there the first week of May, how are the temperatures in the area? I have heard that the weather there can change fast.

    We will be testing our hammocks in the cold as...
  32. Thread: Mt. Rogers

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    We wanted to see as much of the area as possible...

    We wanted to see as much of the area as possible - this is going to be our big trip for the year and its a long drive to get there so we probably won't drive back for years. I have the trip set up to...
  33. Thread: Mt. Rogers

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    I mapped out a tentative trip. I actually mapped...

    I mapped out a tentative trip. I actually mapped out two of them but the first was a bit too ambitious (5 days at 12 miles a day was a bit much lol). I also marked out all the water sources.

    So...
  34. Thread: Mt. Rogers

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    Thanks for the info about going low instead of...

    Thanks for the info about going low instead of high. We normally get far off the path so the horses and the dog are less scared but we normally go uphill (don't know why - who wants to hike more up...
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    Mine is still in Colorado - it won't be here...

    Mine is still in Colorado - it won't be here until Tuesday. :(
  36. Thread: Mt. Rogers

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    The map came today - I'll look at the trails you...

    The map came today - I'll look at the trails you mentioned.

    Hubby and I are looking at a 4 to 5 day backpacking trip. I'll make up some routes and post them for 'approval.' I just hope my dog...
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    Cat is fine, but I told the dog to get her so she...

    Cat is fine, but I told the dog to get her so she had to run around the house with a crazy dog trying to lick her face.

    My dad thought the same thing about the cat wanting attention but she is a...
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    Today I was trying to finish up my second hammock...

    Today I was trying to finish up my second hammock bug net and then planned on starting a hammock sock -

    one of my cats bit through the power cable on my sewing machine while I was using it. Lets...
  39. Sounds like its too much trouble, oh well - it...

    Sounds like its too much trouble, oh well - it was a thought.
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    I've been looking into this too. Hubby wants his...

    I've been looking into this too. Hubby wants his own tarp but we are on a tight budget. We hate the tyvek white though.
  41. Hubby wants to know if we can spray paint or...

    Hubby wants to know if we can spray paint or somehow change the color of this tarp to make it 'not white.'

    Any ideas?
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    Getting the Pinnacle for my hubby as I got one...

    Getting the Pinnacle for my hubby as I got one last year during the clearance sale.:laugh:
  43. Thread: Mt. Rogers

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    Thanks very much, I'll order the map today! I'm...

    Thanks very much, I'll order the map today! I'm so excited, I have heard such good things about the area.
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    I love Glacier! But if Bryce Canyon had some...

    I love Glacier!

    But if Bryce Canyon had some longer trails it would be a close call.
  45. Thread: Mt. Rogers

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    Mt. Rogers

    Hubby and I were planning on doing our final spring trip before I start nursing school around Mt. Rogers. Since it seems some of you have hung around the area what is the best map?

    Is the Mt....
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    I have the women's pinnacle (in purple though -...

    I have the women's pinnacle (in purple though - ick), which I got on clearance from their site. Except for the color I love it. I do have to pack my sleeping pad next to my back to keep the shape of...
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    Today I rigged up the cinch buckles, I like them...

    Today I rigged up the cinch buckles, I like them much better than my original suspension idea.

    Adding the bugnet to my second hammock tomorrow, maybe.
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    I'ed like to see the pics too - ideas ideas!

    I'ed like to see the pics too - ideas ideas!
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    Last night I made some stuff sacks with two open...

    Last night I made some stuff sacks with two open ends for both hammocks, snake skins for the tarp and a peak bag.

    Today I'm finishing up my hammock and putting on the netting. Pics to come.
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    I have a 12foot long agility tunnel - I wonder...

    I have a 12foot long agility tunnel - I wonder what that would look like? :)

    I think I would upset the dog if I stole her tunnel!
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