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    Blanket or woobie inside hammock?

    I have been using a HH Exped Asym for years and probably have around 150 nights in it. I have never used an underquilt but have definitely been cold some of those night even with various weights of...
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    Optimum tarp for impromptu tent

    Is there a tarp that can easily be made into a tent should the situation require?
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    I got a pm asking if it had a timer and/or...

    I got a pm asking if it had a timer and/or thermostat. I should have mentioned that it does have an adjustable thermostat but does not have a timer.
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    SOLD: Excalibur 3900 Food Dehydrator

    SOLD

    The wife and I bought this and used it for a couple (read 1-2) loads of apples and found that it just wasn't what we wanted. The unit is basically new and supposedly the cadillac of food...
  5. Thread: Deployed guys

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    Did you run into any issues with bugs? I have...

    Did you run into any issues with bugs? I have not been to Afg yet so I dont know too much about the environment there. In Iraq sand fleas and the like would be prohibitive for me without some level...
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    Thru bolting is going to be difficult on...

    Thru bolting is going to be difficult on concrete. Some walls over there are poured in place and some are precast but nearly all of them are super thick (think 12" plus in some). I am not sure if...
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    how deep set and how large of a bolt would you...

    how deep set and how large of a bolt would you use for hammock hanging?
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    Yes it is. Should have had a number of "high...

    Yes it is. Should have had a number of "high rise" structures in the same area with elevations of roughly 12 stories. Not surprised someone would recognize it, that area was pretty distinct in...
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    I deployed three times as a security contractor...

    I deployed three times as a security contractor and I am looking at picking up another deployment. I am always trying to lighten my load. The only tents I have stayed in for extended periods (not...
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    Deployed guys

    How have you rigged up your hammocks in the various living spaces provided you?

    Just as anyone who has been deployed understands you can be moved around quite a bit and a number of places I have...
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    Thanks, I have been considering a few DIY...

    Thanks, I have been considering a few DIY projects and the brown would be perfect.
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    I like the winter dream, checking out the rest of...

    I like the winter dream, checking out the rest of your gear now. Any idea when you will have sil by the yard back in stock?

    Thanks
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    Thanks for the info guys, I will take a look at...

    Thanks for the info guys, I will take a look at these.

    I run a HH right now and the fly/tarp connects to the line supporting the hammock. I have used 550 cord to elevate the fly in hot weather...
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    Checking out the gallery now, thanks. What is...

    Checking out the gallery now, thanks. What is the benefit of the cat cut?
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    One piece tarp with doors

    I have been looking at the warbonnet page and really like the tarps with the add on doors but I am wondering if anyone makes a tarp with the doors already integrated so it is a single piece of...
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    Makes sense, I am still deciding on a UC/UQ for...

    Makes sense, I am still deciding on a UC/UQ for my HH. I have improvised a few things but nothing very successful.

    Once I decide I will give it a shot, worst that happens is I am cold and have to...
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    If that air gap is warm and not exposed to a...

    If that air gap is warm and not exposed to a draft do you think it would be a positive or a negative? I guess I equate non-ventilated air gaps to loft.
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    Hot water bottle in UC

    Even in the spring here in VA it can dip into the 30s(F) under tree cover. When ground camping I will sometimes use the hot water bottle trick if I am using a lightweight bag. I am just wondering...
  19. Thread: Hello from VA

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    Hello from VA

    My name is Mike and I am a hammock addict. I have been using a HH for about 5 years now and have a couple hundred nights off the ground. I found HF while searching for the solution to being chilly...
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