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Cool. I've wondered that fleece vest is warm enough. Hard to tell - he can't talk! His pack is a Ruffwear Palisades, which is great. He doesn't care about wearing it - in fact, he gets *very* excited...

My pure bred black lab stays off leash nearly all the time while backpacking. He stays so close to me my heels that I often hit his Ruffwear pack while walking! At night, he usually digs a hole under...

It seems to depend on the dog. My lab Chief didn't seem to care from the first time I put it on him. Didn't mind at all. Now, when I pull it out and start packing it for a trip, he gets really exited...

Thanks for the info - that's helpful!

Thanks. We both enjoying being out in the woods. Chief gets pretty excited when I pull out the packs and start loading them up! You can't go wrong with that knife - it's really solid and has a great...

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Quick overnight backpacking trip to South Mountains State Park here in NC.. stayed in the Sawtooth sites for those of you familiar with the park. Hanging...

I didn't weigh it, but based on what I carried, it should be in the 20-22lb range. It may have a lot to do with how I loaded the pack.. still experimenting with that. Starting at the bottom of the...

This is a bit delayed, but here's a trip report from the Gorge from about a week ago. I went with my brother.. he's 17 and learning all kinds of new stuff. First trip to the Gorge for him. The text...

Thanks for the input.. my system is getting close, just need a few more tweaks. Happy hangin :)

Makes sense.. I guess I need to go higher. I was playing around in the 2-4 inch range and couldn't tell any difference. My theory was if it's too high, my feet will probably get colder. Still working...

I've experamented with level and a bit higher. I haven't been able to tell much difference. How much higher is desired?

My dog and I did a day hike in the Gorge yesterday :) Decided not to camp,...

Thanks for all the info.. sorry that I forgot my height - that's key info here! lol I'm 5' 10 or 11 inches. When I first got the hammock in the summer, my first overnighter was with a very deflated...

I have a GT Nano 7, which I like quite a bit.. my only complaint really is that when using my sleeping bag (with UQ), I wake up about once every hour because my feet keep falling out of the hammock!...

I haven't had time to get out to the piney woods much since getting into hammocking.. thanks to buying a bicycle shop. The one time we were able to get away, it was around 35 or 40 degrees for the...

Big Hill Pond out near Pocahontas is a great place! I used to live in Moscow, TN, and would go to BHP at least 2 weekends a month in the cold months. Lots of great hiking there once you learn the...

Pm sent re Phoenix UQ.

Hello and welcome.. I'm a newcomer to this forum as well. I love the WNC area! I went to school at Western Carolina... now Living near Hickory. Once the weather cools down a bit I'll be going to WNC...