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    I'll be back out there again this year after...

    I'll be back out there again this year after having to get off the trail last year due to injury. :thumbdown:
    Will start at Tehachapi Pass (or possibly Walker Pass depending on both water & Sierra...
  2. Hi LOMAX, See Hemlock's journal/blog...

    Hi LOMAX,

    See Hemlock's journal/blog of her 2014 PCT trek - hammocking in SoCal is certainly doable; one just has to improvise once in a while! (If all PCT hikers were hammock hangers, that would...
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    2014 info re. the PCT...

    Not sure to whom you are addressing your query, but I will share what I know to date (sorry in advance for the 'rambling' response(!), but there is some 'background' explanations required IMHO)...
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    My apologies to Hammock Forums, but...

    My apologies to Hammock Forums, but I am compelled to clarify...

    I 'thought' HF was a place where one could give their personal opinions in response to gear and technique inquiries... Perhaps I...
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    Yoda, I'm very sorry that you apparently...

    Yoda,

    I'm very sorry that you apparently took many of my comments as a personal attack - it certainly wasn't meant as such whatsoever... I was just trying to make a few points to prompt...
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    Richard, the WBBB's "length of 120 inches" is a...

    Richard, the WBBB's "length of 120 inches" is a "raw dimension" per the WB website - i.e., before it is 'finished'... A much more important spec is that the WBBB has a "structural ridgeline" of 100...
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    FYI - Previous PCT hangers - 2012 journal

    For everyone's further information - recently found a 2012 sobo PCT journal in which he didn't hang only 2 nights... Pretty much confirms what both guySmiley & Chop passed along in previous threads...
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    Never say "never"!

    Never say "never"! :rolleyes: :)

    A time may (will?) come when it might (would) be 'possible'... If a thru-hike is a dream, or just a 'thought', don't ever abandon the idea entirely!
    Meanwhile,...
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    Does it make sense to have a ground dwelling...

    Does it make sense to have a ground dwelling option? Absolutely!

    Perhaps you missed some of the earlier posts in this thread, but I'm fairly certain that all of us hiking & hanging the PCT next...
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    You will want the 20* Burrow & Phoenix quilts AND...

    You will want the 20* Burrow & Phoenix quilts AND the pad - it will get down into the low 30s quite often, and you WILL get down into the 20s at times, & down into the teens early in the season and...
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    That's great, Richard! Count is now four HF...

    That's great, Richard! Count is now four HF hangers definitely planning on a PCT thru in '14!! :D

    Quite a few ground dwellers that would 'prefer' to use an inflatable pad carry a foam pad instead...
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    When? What gear?

    Okay, I'll bite... :confused:

    When are you hiking the PCT? - next year (2014)?
    If you are indeed hiking next year - that would make four HF members! The more, the better... :D
    How about "Team...
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    Welcome to the PCT 2014 'party', SloBro! ...

    Welcome to the PCT 2014 'party', SloBro!

    You're most definitely welcome!

    It's never too late!! ;)

    It will be some good fun comparing notes and thoughts ahead of time. :)

    I think it's...
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    Brooklynkayak makes some valid points, but for my...

    Brooklynkayak makes some valid points, but for my personal perspective on his comments:



    :lol: "...hanging with your group or not." Sorry, but that made me laugh - can I assume you meant that...
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    A GPS really isn't 'needed' on the PCT with the...

    A GPS really isn't 'needed' on the PCT with the possible exception of being in extended snow in the San Jacintos (which we might not even get to hike through if the PCT is still closed due to this...
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    Also check with Joe at ZPacks...

    I bought a HG 4S Cuben tarp shortly after Adam started offering them - I'm very satisfied with it and it has withstood strong winds and a few small limbs without any damage so far (.51 Cuben)... Ask...
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    I 'finally' went to a smartphone (iPhone) this...

    I 'finally' went to a smartphone (iPhone) this Spring, primarily as a 'tool' for my upcoming PCT thru next year - didn't really 'need' one before that... It definitely is & will be a great 'tool'...
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    NorCal!!

    Ah, northern CA, my 'home turf' - I grew up in Redding & Yreka! :D
    Stomped all around NorCal - including Burney Falls (& my sister lived in Burney for a few years) and Old Station, Lassen, McCloud,...
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    Answers in reverse order - I don't know of any...

    Answers in reverse order -
    I don't know of any relevant journals with hammocking info for SoCal, but I haven't done any exhaustive searches, either (started searching a few times, but soon get...
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    UQ - and an addiction warning!

    My 'vote' would be for an UQ first.

    After getting an OES Spinn tarp for my HH ULB, a JrB UQ was my next major hanging upgrade purchase - I found pads were not comfortable enough for me plus they...
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    Desert? Depends on your definition(s)...

    Hi Joan!

    You're welcome regarding my starting the thread, but it was mostly self-serving because I really wanted to know if any other HF members were seriously considering a PCT thru-hike next...
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    Tarp dreaming...

    As long as you are wanting/thinking about/dreaming ;) of a tarp to go with your new WBBB XLC, take a look at Hammock Gear's Cuben tarps - especially the 4 Season model (or if you want 'bigger' - the...
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    In regards to cliffhanger's "heads up" post...

    Initially I was going to somewhat ignore this post, but for others that may be looking for some pertinent PCT hammocking info I felt 'some' response was warranted.

    But, first, congrats on your...
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    Previous PCT hangers

    The "Ewoks" in '02 and "Roni from Israel" in '03 are ones I know about that have 'hammocked' the entire trail. Roni admitted going to ground "about 5 times" - after he decided to not let the...
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    No 'worries'...

    I've already done my thru 'homework' plus have both past non-hanging & hanging experience in many areas of the PCT. The adage of "hike high, camp low" is well suited especially for the Sierra if one...
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    Pct?

    Any other hammock hangers thru-hiking the PCT in 2014? ;)
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    Hammocks on the PCT

    Regarding the PCT - journals:
    Chop/Beardoh!, nobo 2012 - started on the ground, but went back to his hammock at Belden (PCT mile ~1289)...
    Luke Sierrawalker, sobo 2012 - hammock the whole way...
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    Drop-downs now working on Firefox & IE...

    The drop-downs are now working on Firefox 17 (& 16) and IE 9 (& 8)...
    Thnx, dejoha! :) Yet another great hammocking resource...

    BTW, under "Tarps", you might want to also add ZPacks cuben...
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    No drop-down lists...

    I can't see/get the drop-down lists even after trying various 'fixes'... :(

    Using laptop with Windows 7 & Firefox browser and have tried closing browser & reopening it, restarting, and cold...
  30. Thread: On the PCT

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    Congrats, Chop!!

    Congratulations on your completing the PCT, Chop! :thumbup1:

    Thanks for confirming my past 'arguments' that one can hammock the entire PCT without having to go to ground much, too... ;)
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  31. "Loner" (HF=SnakeSession) on the AT now in Maine

    Loner ("SnakeSession" on HF) has more videos uploaded from his AT thru - current latest vid (#120) he's in Caratunk, ME...
    In #114, his Nano 7 failed and ripped out across the bottom...
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    Thanks for the info...

    Thanks, MML! :)

    My 'plan' (if I start early enough) will be to come in from Black Moshannon SP on the Shingle Mill Trail to the AFT then 'West' to Benner Run...
    Alternate (if a 'late' start)...
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    Can't make the full hike, but...

    I might try to join you for Friday night (& Saturday morning, too - depending on where my car is parked)...
    PMed MML for 'planned' possible/probable Friday night location on the AFT so I can figure...
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    A big "Thanks!" for taking it...

    A very big "Thank you!" to Bannerstone (or Oms as the second) for taking this tarp...
    I was drooling :drool: over this tarp last night (already owning the 'regular' HG 4S Cuben), but all I could...
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    Yo, MML! As usual work gets in the way (for the...

    Yo, MML!
    As usual work gets in the way (for the full loop trip) :(, but I might join you for Friday night (coming off graveyard shift Fri. morning) and 'possibly' Saturday night if I can 'pass' on...
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    Look for other trees!

    With my current set-up, if the trees are too close together for the tarp's RL, then those trees would also be too close together to hang my hammock, at least for a 'moderately' comfortable (or, more...
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    Whatever works best for you! As or being a...

    Whatever works best for you! As or being a "noob" - all of us have been there!! ;)

    I always leave guylines & CRL attached - but I use mesh snakeskins, so I don't 'stuff' but rather 'roll' the...
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    +1 to all of Cannibal's comments... I waited...

    +1 to all of Cannibal's comments...
    I waited quite a while to pull the trigger getting a Cuben tarp - was somewhat unsure of the durability issue... Not having heard of any 'bad' reports in that...
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    Depression?

    Aw, c'mon MML & 2Tall - you're killing me here... All this talk of a week long hike before Fall MAHHA - and I don't have any more vacation days available! :crying Guess I'll have to unsubscribe...
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    Hey SilvrSurfr (Hope all is working 'out' okay...

    Hey SilvrSurfr (Hope all is working 'out' okay for ya! :eek: ),

    Since I'm planning on a NOBO post-hang hike from Gathland, I'd be glad to shuttle you back to your vehicle Friday if you would then...
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    Hey TwoTents! I'd love to hike with you &...

    Hey TwoTents!
    I'd love to hike with you & Trasher after Fall MAHHA - really enjoyed the pre-hang hike into Spring MAHHA... ;)
    Like I said previously, it would only be Sunday night & Monday...
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    Thanks for sharing the videos! Looking forward...

    Thanks for sharing the videos! Looking forward to following your trek...
    Makes me want to hit the trail now instead of next year - either AT or PCT, have not made my final decision yet! PCT is my...
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    Is it "a bit too much" for a thru? That mostly...

    Is it "a bit too much" for a thru? That mostly depends on whatever 'else' you plan on carrying (i.e., total base weight - and don't forget about packed 'volume', either), not just looking at...
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    Either way it shouldn't be any problem getting a...

    Either way it shouldn't be any problem getting a ride from other pre-hang hikers... Seems most Wednesday starters will be meeting at PGF, showing up anywhere from noon to 1:30...
    2Q said he would...
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    Meet at PGF...

    Bob Mac, sweetbabyd, MML, & Two Tents - I will try to arrive at PGF about the same time...
    I have a gold Toyota RAV4 (my new future retirement vehicle! :D) - comfy for 4, not sure about the middle...
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    AT Parking areas (edit - new link)

    EDIT: naturally, a couple of weeks after I posted the following link it went 'bad' - thus the 'edit' post changing the link after finding the new one......
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    Agreed! And the temps are fairly good for...

    Agreed! And the temps are fairly good for hiking, too - unlike yesterday at work: high 80s with humidity, making it more like late July than mid-April!! :eek:

    I've been debating on getting a...
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    Weather update

    Looking at today's long range forecast for Shippensburg (Fayetteville & Gardners are 'similar') - temps on the AT Thur/Fri may be 3 to 4 degrees cooler due to higher elevation:
    Wed.: Mostly Cloudy,...
  49. Sorry to hear that, Chef... You (and the spicy...

    Sorry to hear that, Chef... You (and the spicy slaw :)) will be missed!
    Hope you can make Fall MAHHA!! Take care.
  50. See the pre-hang hike thread...

    See the pre-hang hike thread... Some of us will be at Quarry Gap Wednesday night, then all will be at Birch Run Thursday night, and arrive at Pine Grove Furnace SP Friday... Informal arrangements...
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