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    I got away from inflatables. I now use a neck...

    I got away from inflatables. I now use a neck pillow from Walmart, microbead filling, very comfy and lightweight. There's also the memory foam type if you prefer that. I like the neck pillow because...
  2. I just watched a YT video of this loop yesterday....

    I just watched a YT video of this loop yesterday. Looks awesome. So I'm assuming the FS allows hammocks or are you tenting?
  3. You must be in pretty good shape if you think...

    You must be in pretty good shape if you think you're going to do 20 mile days, at least consistently. A buddy and I did one 21 mile day while hiking sec's 8-11 last year. I'll never do that again...
  4. Looks like a good time was had. Wish I could have...

    Looks like a good time was had. Wish I could have joined you, but I had a prior commitment of taking my sister camping/fishing. Maybe next time.
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    Thanks Joe. I will try this next time. I write...

    Thanks Joe. I will try this next time. I write and edit my post in Wordpad, inserting all the links, then post the whole thing at once when posting a report.

    Time has probably expired for me to...
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    No. Besides, the forum only allows 5 videos per...

    No. Besides, the forum only allows 5 videos per post.

    I just went thru the whole spiel of using the insert video button, pasting each link, saving the edit, then since you have no control over at...
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    While that may work, you can't control where in...

    While that may work, you can't control where in your post your videos get put. For my story telling format in which the pictures and video are arranged with the timeline of the story, that method of...
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    Thanks for the suggestions Peter. Doing as you...

    Thanks for the suggestions Peter. Doing as you said for the videos doesn't seem to have worked. Tried pasting the link alone and with adding the Youtube tags in the forums advanced editor.
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    Hanging the Colorado Trail sections 8-11

    Note: I can't figure out how to embed the videos. The Youtube tags aren't working.

    On July 20, Taozenchi(Jim), Ringtail(D ick) and I set out to backpack sections 8-11 of the Colorado Trail. D ick...
  10. Forgot to say this hike takes a back country...

    Forgot to say this hike takes a back country permit., of which they only give out so many. PM me or member THFKAFood for who to contact.
  11. The places we camped, if you set out next morning...

    The places we camped, if you set out next morning by, like, 8am, it's not hard to make it up and over Buchanan and Pawnee Passes before afternoon rains. We were well down the backside of Buchanan on...
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    I'll keep my eyes peeled for a get together too.

    I'll keep my eyes peeled for a get together too.
  13. I've only done the north loop but it was awesome....

    I've only done the north loop but it was awesome. We hiked it counterclockwise. We stayed at Red Deer lake the first night, second night was at the beginning of the Cascade Creek section, nice...
  14. North Loop in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. It's...

    North Loop in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. It's 30 something miles I think. I forget.
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    That link is bad Bob. Shoot, I was gonna see if...

    That link is bad Bob. Shoot, I was gonna see if you linked Foz to pics of our trip to Lefthand Res in which we both got sh*tfaced on whiskey. LOL

    I second the suggestion. Lovely area with great...
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    I don't know what the snow situation will be like...

    I don't know what the snow situation will be like in July, but I thought the North Loop in the Indian Peaks Wilderness was awesome. There's a report in Trip Reports forum from 2 years ago.
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    Ptarmigan Lake trail out of Buena Vista off...

    Ptarmigan Lake trail out of Buena Vista off Cottonwood Pass road is a nice , pretty easy hike. Scenic with several ponds and lakes and great hanging sites right at the lakes. Good water. Said to be...
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    Info on the web says all overnight camping in the...

    Info on the web says all overnight camping in the back country requires a permit. We had to have one a few years ago when we hiked the north loop.

    THFKAfood can tell you where to get permits.
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    Definitely a cool concept. I like it.

    Definitely a cool concept. I like it.
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    Nice trail and looked to be a fun outing. ...

    Nice trail and looked to be a fun outing.

    Maybe it's just me, but I'm not understanding why you would set your stove down amongst all the dry leaves and ground cover and not clear an area around...
  21. Thats just crazy. Hope the forecast is wrong.

    Thats just crazy. Hope the forecast is wrong.
  22. After our lunch, Bob took me back to the Judy...

    After our lunch, Bob took me back to the Judy Gaskill bridge and the west TH of section 1. He told me it was about 3 miles to the top where I could make camp for night. Didn't ride much of that 3...
  23. As you will see in the video, Lance came up to a...

    As you will see in the video, Lance came up to a sharp right turn downhill, unsure of how to negotiate it. He stops to look at it while Bob rides up behind him and you can hear Bob giving him advice....
  24. Forgot to mention, Lance aquired his trail name...

    Forgot to mention, Lance aquired his trail name this trip. Gourdhead.
  25. I made a video of our section 2 ride and hang....

    I made a video of our section 2 ride and hang. Chuck and Lance did pretty good for being on borrowed bikes. I think Lance went down a few times, mostly due to the bike not being set up for what we...
  26. Spare tire? I'm bringing a tube but not a spare...

    Spare tire? I'm bringing a tube but not a spare tire.
  27. That all sounds great Bob. Glad to hear we'll...

    That all sounds great Bob. Glad to hear we'll have some options for exploring after setting up camp.
  28. Like what, specifically. Longer stakes?

    Like what, specifically. Longer stakes?
  29. 50-70 mph winds? Is that what you guys dealt with...

    50-70 mph winds? Is that what you guys dealt with last weekend?

    I won't be using a fly rod, but a spinning real. Easier to use in the wind.
  30. Have you tried the Klemheist? Holds better than a...

    Have you tried the Klemheist? Holds better than a Prussic and its what I use on my tarp. Turned Flexytoy on to it on our winter hang, altho I couldn't tie it properly for the life of me at the time....
  31. Glad you guys had a nice meet up. Sorry to hear...

    Glad you guys had a nice meet up. Sorry to hear about the wind. You must be getting it from us down here in Texas, as the last few days has been rediculously windy.
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    Another incentive. http://youtu.be/qE8fka5t0As...

    Another incentive.

    http://youtu.be/qE8fka5t0As

    Trip report

    https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?56956-Indian-Peaks-Wilderness-North-Loop&highlight=Indian+peaks
  33. 75% chance of snow on Sunday. No estimate on how...

    75% chance of snow on Sunday. No estimate on how much. Hi of 45*. Then for those of us staying another day, sec 1 may be iffy.

    Given current forecast, I vote to see how next week shapes up.
  34. Have to say, I was actually hoping for a couple...

    Have to say, I was actually hoping for a couple of bluebird days.

    What locations are you looking up in your weather search?
  35. I think my quilts are just 40*. But they're what...

    I think my quilts are just 40*. But they're what I've been using on all my trips, even our winter hangs.

    No worries Donna, I knew when I ordered it it was too late for this trip. Enjoy your down...
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    My suggestion would be the Indian Peaks...

    My suggestion would be the Indian Peaks Wilderness, north loop. Fantastic!

    http://youtu.be/fCCA_HXzSxo
  37. Just ordered a 2qzq UQP myself. Don't know what...

    Just ordered a 2qzq UQP myself. Don't know what their delivery time is like so I may not get to use it for this trip.
  38. Is that the place we rode the bikes to on that...

    Is that the place we rode the bikes to on that concrete bike path?
  39. The guy is 25 years younger and all muscle, what...

    The guy is 25 years younger and all muscle, what do you expect? lol

    If its any consolation Bob, come trip time, he'll be waiting on me too, as I'll be back there with you, not being used to those...
  40. Its a lot easier on my ass than the original...

    Its a lot easier on my *** than the original seat. Bought some 50mm rise bars too that I'm waiting on.
  41. I've been able to lower my pannier weight to 8.5...

    I've been able to lower my pannier weight to 8.5 lbs per side with carrying just a liter of water per side instead of a half gallon. I've moved my quilts onto the handlebars to get some weight off...
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    If you want it to be able to support 2 people you...

    If you want it to be able to support 2 people you need to be sure of a stands weight rating. The specific hammock too. I see no rating info on the rig at that link.

    Example: The Byer of Maine...
  43. You might consider a cuban tarp with doors....

    You might consider a cuban tarp with doors. Depending on what you get and what you compare them to, they can be less than half the weight of a sil nylon tarp like the Superfly, but a little more...
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    I would think you'd want to look at something...

    I would think you'd want to look at something like the Byer hammock stand. There are less expensive types of this stand but still, I think $100 for stand and hammock is going to be hard to find.
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  45. I agree you should go ahead and opt for doors....

    I agree you should go ahead and opt for doors. You're only thinking about this specific trip. If you don't use the doors this trip, you may wish you had them on others.

    Doors make it nice if you...
  46. Turned cool here today, so not much riding. I...

    Turned cool here today, so not much riding.

    I see that the track you posted is from 2007. No trail alterations along this route since then?

    I split your file into four 500 point tracks for...
  47. Worked for me.

    Worked for me.
  48. Thanks Waddy, that's funny but almost certainly...

    Thanks Waddy, that's funny but almost certainly true.
  49. Yeah, like I'm gonna fall for that. lol

    Yeah, like I'm gonna fall for that. lol
  50. The bag is "water resistant". If I don't come up...

    The bag is "water resistant". If I don't come up with a "dry" bag of the right size before the trip, I guess I could line it with a plastic bag.

    Right now the panniers are 11 lbs per side with a...
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