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    I have a Mountain Hardware Skyledge 2.1 2008...

    I have a Mountain Hardware Skyledge 2.1 2008 model, 2 person but more suited for 1 adult, with rainfly and footprint. Has only been set-up in the backyard 2 times, in perfect condition.
  2. Thread: Backpacks

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    I'll take the Berghaus!

    I'll take the Berghaus!
  3. Well, I had every intention on making this one,...

    Well, I had every intention on making this one, but I'm stuck in East Tennessee on a work assignment, been here 6 months and was expecting to be back home by now. Maybe we can get together a winter...
  4. I will make it if I'm not on the road working....

    I will make it if I'm not on the road working. Missed that last one because I am out of state on a job assignment, hope to be back by then. If anyone gets tired of the TX heat, I'm working 30...
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    I'd love to join ya'll if I'm still in the area. ...

    I'd love to join ya'll if I'm still in the area. I'm working in Knoxville temporarily and only brought bare bones gear. How hard is the hike in to the camp site, I didn't bring any hiking shoes
  6. Sorry I'm gonna miss this one, I haven't had my...

    Sorry I'm gonna miss this one, I haven't had my kayak out since i put a hole in it back in September.

    I'm on a long term work assignment in Knoxville, TN. If anyone gets a wild hair and wants...
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    Looks like ya'll are in for some bad weather...

    Looks like ya'll are in for some bad weather tonight, be careful, watch out for those widow makers.

    I'm gonna be able to make it Friday now and plan to be there by about 2pm. Is there anything I...
  8. Thread: 1.1oz pictures

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    Here's my 1.1 dbl, just got it about a week ago. ...

    Here's my 1.1 dbl, just got it about a week ago. Depending on the light it can look almost black to a dark green with a slight hint of grey. I was expecting it to be more grey but love it as is.
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    Lots of "catholes", preferably far away from...

    Lots of "catholes", preferably far away from sleeping areas
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    "Worth it" maybe wasn't the best choice of words,...

    "Worth it" maybe wasn't the best choice of words, I didn't know how long ya'll would would be hanging around on Sunday and didn't want to drive up there just to sleep and leave first thing Sun. ...
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    There is no way I can make it Friday because of...

    There is no way I can make it Friday because of my daughter's birthday party Saturday morning. If I leave Ft. Worth by about 1 or 2 pm on Saturday, will it be worth it to come? I just don't want to...
  12. Thread: Guylines ?

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    I ordered the dyneema myself. I haven't put the...

    I ordered the dyneema myself. I haven't put the guylines on my tarp yet so I can't speak for its quality compared to the other options.

    I bought my shockcord from...
  13. Thread: Texas question

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    Here are a few links that you might find helpful....

    Here are a few links that you might find helpful.

    I haven't done much hiking, other than day hikes, here in Texas so I'm not sure what is out there. If you are into kayaking/canoeing and want...
  14. Thread: Made In China

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    [QUOTE=Boothill;442059] anybody know if...

    [QUOTE=Boothill;442059]

    anybody know if brandons 3 week disclaimer is accurate on back ordered items or is anybody getting their stuff any sooner than that?

    My BB took 6 weeks to get here. I...
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    Mine got here on Thursday after 6 weeks of...

    Mine got here on Thursday after 6 weeks of waiting due to a backorder, it was well worth the wait. I'm a total noob, so I'm not speaking from experience, but I have set mine up 2 times already and...
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    Well, something came up. The wife forgot to tell...

    Well, something came up. The wife forgot to tell me that our daughter's 4th birthday party is set for 4/16 in the morning. So....I want to try to make it Saturday after the party.
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    I'm more of a likely now. My Blackbird and tarp...

    I'm more of a likely now. My Blackbird and tarp arrived today, spent a few hours hanging in the park and talked it over with the wife. She's cool with it as long as nothing unexpected comes up. ...
  18. Thread: It's Here!

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    I'm in love.

    Couldn't wait to hang it for the first time (first time ever hanging for me) told the wife there is something I have to do, dropped everything and went to a city park. Didn't take the time to rig...
  19. Thread: It's Here!

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    It's Here!

    Well, it finally arrived. After 6 weeks of anticipation, my Blackbird and BMJ(i) have arrived.

    Unfortunately all the trees in my yard are only a few years old and I have no place to hang. Looks...
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    Thanks for the update, I'll be sure to leave my...

    Thanks for the update, I'll be sure to leave my jar of bacon drippings at the house this time.
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    IT'S ON THE WAY! My rig has shipped. Now to...

    IT'S ON THE WAY! My rig has shipped. Now to find a day to go test it out before the Oklahoma Hang in mid April.
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    Gringo, I've never been up that way but assume...

    Gringo, I've never been up that way but assume there are black bears, will we need to hang our food?
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    Maybe we'll get lucky, our 4 year old started...

    Maybe we'll get lucky, our 4 year old started sleeping through the night at 3 months old. But for the time being, we are whoop *** tired. That's why I think I can convince her to let me out for a...
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    Cool, thanks for the info, I hope to make it... ...

    Cool, thanks for the info, I hope to make it...





    That would be great, thanks for the offer. Mine should be here by then, but if not and I am able to make it, I will let you know. The...
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    I'd love to come, I've never been to a hang,...

    I'd love to come, I've never been to a hang, never slept in a hammock for that matter. But I have 2 issues, my rig has not arrived yet (spoke to Brandon and it is supposed to mail out the first of...
  26. Thread: Rent-A-Hang

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    If my Blackbird ever gets here, I'd be in. We...

    If my Blackbird ever gets here, I'd be in. We should start a new thread for an Ark-la-tex hang sometime this spring.
  27. Thread: Rent-A-Hang

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    Thanks for all the input. I wasn't really...

    Thanks for all the input. I wasn't really looking at it for a business opportunity, just for forum members to share gear. But now that I am aware of the hangs, I guess I will read some of those...
  28. Thread: Rent-A-Hang

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    IT does, only not for me, don't want to lay out...

    IT does, only not for me, don't want to lay out the capital. But I thought it would be a way for forum members to rent their rigs to other members that are either noobs or those looking to make a...
  29. Thread: Rent-A-Hang

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    I disagree, there would be more of a market if...

    I disagree, there would be more of a market if they cost an arm and a leg, but there is a huge market for other outdoor equipment rental. No different than renting a $200 or $300 tent.
  30. Thread: Rent-A-Hang

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    Rent-A-Hang

    Is there anywhere to rent various hammock makes/models? I did some fairly extensive web research and could not find any hammock rentals. I've been leaning towards hammock camping for over a year...
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    Sold

    The pack has been sold.
  32. Thread: back orders

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    I ordered my 1.1 on Feb 18 and it changed to...

    I ordered my 1.1 on Feb 18 and it changed to backordered the next day. I emailed Brandon and he is waiting for the grey material to arrive. He said it is usually about 3 weeks to get the new...
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    Sounds good to me, if my Black Bird ever gets...

    Sounds good to me, if my Black Bird ever gets here.
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    I agree, really like the color, features and...

    I agree, really like the color, features and layout. But I was sized wrong and the large frame does not allow me to adjust down enough for a perfect fit. I have several other Osprey packs and...
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    Price lowered to $150 shipped.

    Price lowered to $150 shipped.
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    SOLD: Osprey Aether 70

    New Osprey Aether 70, large frame size, green and grey. Never used. Bought this pack a few years ago and have never used it, other than putting weight in it and wearing it around the house.
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    I ordered a 1.1 dbl on 2-18 and it showed as...

    I ordered a 1.1 dbl on 2-18 and it showed as black and in-stock, the next day it changed to grey and backordered. I emailed Brandon and he informed me that the 1.1's are grey but he made a batch in...
  38. Thread: BMJ Snakeskins?

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    Yeah, she sent me a message offering to make some...

    Yeah, she sent me a message offering to make some for me. I prefer to have the netting so I think I will take her up on that offer.
  39. Thread: BMJ Snakeskins?

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    What size works best with the BMJ? Amazon still...

    What size works best with the BMJ? Amazon still has the #2's and #3's but there are no dimensions listed for any of them. Looks like they are for putting the entire HH, thought they might be too...
  40. Thread: BMJ Snakeskins?

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    Hey man, thanks for the help. Being new and all,...

    Hey man, thanks for the help. Being new and all, the info and options can be a little overwhelming. Figured I'd pick the brains of all ya'll with experience while I wait for my rig to be delivered.
  41. Thread: BMJ Snakeskins?

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    So you are basically turning the stuff sack into...

    So you are basically turning the stuff sack into a bishop bag?
  42. Thread: BMJ Snakeskins?

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    I'm a noob, well I guess not even a noob as don't...

    I'm a noob, well I guess not even a noob as don't even have my hammock yet. Ordered a BB 2 weeks ago and they are backordered. So I'm just trying to figure out what set-up will work best for me. ...
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    @ Tendertoe I'll have to check those out,...

    @ Tendertoe

    I'll have to check those out, sounds like a good way to set-up for quick deployment.

    I'm not set on snakeskins, just the only system I've seen.

    I appreciate ya
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    Thanks. I've seen those before and they are...

    Thanks. I've seen those before and they are pretty much what I want, just wasn't sure if they fit the BMJ. And the gear grab continues...
  45. Thread: BMJ Snakeskins?

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    BMJ Snakeskins?

    I've searched and didn't find anything on the subject.

    Are snakeskins for a BMJ available anywhere other than DIY? I can't sew to save my life.

    Any help would be much appreciated.

    Thanks
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    I'm sure I will love it, more concerned with...

    I'm sure I will love it, more concerned with getting it here than the color. I know they can take a while to arrive so I'm patiently awaiting its arrival.

    I also ordered a BMJ, how do you like...
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    Brandon said he had some black 1.1's made while...

    Brandon said he had some black 1.1's made while waiting for the grey material to arrive and would fill orders until the black ones were gone and then the grey ones will be be backordered. Seeing as...
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    Looks awesome. I ordered mine on Friday and...

    Looks awesome. I ordered mine on Friday and can't wait to finally start hanging in the trees.
  49. If things don't work out, send me a message,...

    If things don't work out, send me a message, would be very interested. no need to ship, would be willing to pick-up as we are practically neighbors.

    thanks
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    I noticed that too, I sent Brandon an email about...

    I noticed that too, I sent Brandon an email about the status and color prior to the site change. I'm cool with grey though.
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