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    Sold

    I was going to suggest $40 shipping to the US but, too late, it is now sold (and for a bargain I might add!)
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    Only reluctantly OldGuy, pm sent

    Only reluctantly OldGuy, pm sent
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    SOLD: Clark Tropical 2 with IX Shamu UQ

    Okay, I'll try again...

    as the title says I'm selling my Clark and UQ, asking $400 for both but I am willing to consider all reasonable offers. I am reluctant to separate the items but will also...
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    Nice one ofuros, definitely some snakes...

    Nice one ofuros,

    definitely some snakes around at the mo, with some fatter than others!!

    I haven't been hanging since before christmas, my plans keep getting waylaid plus its so hot, almost...
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    Thanks dblhmmck, I figured that a regular would...

    Thanks dblhmmck, I figured that a regular would be right for me. I actually got a tape measure and my sleeping bag and did a couple of quick measurements yesterday and the short definitely isn't...
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    Leighlo TQ length

    I'm looking at getting one of these from Leigh and was wondering what size to get. I'm hoping there are some actual owners of Leighlo TQ's out there can chime in regarding their height and the length...
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    Thats a bummer, I use the drip ring method with 3...

    Thats a bummer, I use the drip ring method with 3 half-hitches and I've found it too easy to 1. setup and 2. adjust. Maybe you could get buy some drip rings from Clark?
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    Nice trip report Holger, looks like you guys had...

    Nice trip report Holger, looks like you guys had a good time. The weather looks great from your photos and you managed to get a few decent fish on the way
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    I'm guessing that they are fairly docile beasts...

    I'm guessing that they are fairly docile beasts Scott, I'm hoping that they are anyway, they look BIG. Great pics too, looks like a nice spot for a quick getaway.



    You might have to clarify...
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    Interesting find Demostix, I can see how having...

    Interesting find Demostix, I can see how having the tarp and hammock separate might stop a bit of the bouncing around for anyone who hasn't pitched their tarp tight enough but I havent had that...
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    :lol: The Tsunami's are nice little yaks &...

    :lol: The Tsunami's are nice little yaks & loading up the hatches beats lugging it on your back anyday!. She would get funny looks if she introduced herself by her trail name down here in Oz... some...
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    That was awesome MM, now that is a lake you've...

    That was awesome MM, now that is a lake you've got access to and a lot of freedom with campsites by the look of it which is great, I'm dreaming of some island camping sometime. I'm guessing that...
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    Hi Mike, its a Lumix FT1. I've had it for a year...

    Hi Mike, its a Lumix FT1. I've had it for a year or so but this is my first go at trying the video. It was fun but man, it chewed through the battery and memory shockingly fast.


    It was good fun...
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    Yeah, sorry photohiker I shoud have clarified...

    Yeah, sorry photohiker I shoud have clarified that it's QLD where they are in real trouble. My friend who was telling me about it works for the QLD government so I don't know much about koala...
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    I've been lucky and seen quite a few over the...

    I've been lucky and seen quite a few over the years but there doesn't seem to be any where near as many as there used to be. I have a friend who works for the QLD government (I try not to hold that...
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    Hi Loose Nut, sounds like a great setup I'm...

    Hi Loose Nut, sounds like a great setup I'm wondering what the reason for selling it is?
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    Looks like just what the doctor ordered! Solitude...

    Looks like just what the doctor ordered! Solitude and the beauty and awe of nature. Good for you for getting out... and thanks for letting us come along.
    Its a pleasure Jay, yeah, it was just what I...
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    First video: coastal paddling & hanging

    Even though the batteries died in my camera quicker than I expected I managed to get enough photos and video for this trip report. I went down the coast about 2 hours from home, a great spot that I'd...
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    Thanks for the nice report & photos hitchhiking. ...

    Thanks for the nice report & photos hitchhiking.

    The first shot of the the tarp reminds me why I love hammocking so much, uneven ground, rocks and sticks, no problem! and wow, that tarp is RED...
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    I have one of the older models without the end...

    I have one of the older models without the end channels Mac, but I'm lucky that the clark I have has pockets in the right spots underneath which act to stop drafts. If it wasn't for the in built...
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    Hi Holger, I know what you mean about massive...

    Hi Holger, I know what you mean about massive thunderstorms, I actually looked at the weather forecast and then DID go camping last weekend! Down at Jerusalem Creek & I can tell you that I didn't...
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    Heres the link to the picture I was talking...

    Heres the link to the picture I was talking about, hope it helps...

    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=1394&pictureid=10306
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    Do you mean slipping up either side and leaving...

    Do you mean slipping up either side and leaving the other side uncovered? If so, I had the same problem to start with but came up with an easy way to fix it with nothing but the elastic cord that...
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    It's true, because there's no pressure on my...

    It's true, because there's no pressure on my shoulders or hips I wake up with no stiffness at all. No doubt everyone here will tell you the same thing...

    In comparison I went camping in my tent a...
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    That is a well protected hammock and just plain...

    That is a well protected hammock and just plain good looking tarp you've got there ofuros, I wonder if they got the design from a star wars spaceship though it's pretty funky. Interesting to hear...
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    After a few email conversations with the people...

    After a few email conversations with the people at Clark, who have been great to deal with by the way and have answered all my questions straight away, I think i have all their tarp models figured...
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    So it looks like Clark has completely done away...

    So it looks like Clark has completely done away with the funny tail that they used to have? I guess the website will reflect the changes one of these days and make it a little bit clearer for us....
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    Thanks Holger, I think I have to come and have a...

    Thanks Holger, I think I have to come and have a look at your setup now just to see the differences and if its worth the upgrade, what are you doing on Saturday :D

    Another thing too demostix, it's...
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    More on Clark tarp dimensions...

    After a few emails with Clark Outdoor Products recently I can provide a bit more info in regard to their line up of tarp shapes and sizes.

    Apparently a 'few weeks' after I ordered my Tropical with...
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    Thanks for the report and sweet pics ofuros,...

    Thanks for the report and sweet pics ofuros, looks like a well deserved and relaxing time out.

    Sure has been a chilly cold front that we're getting and to think how warm it was a week or so ago, I...
  31. Nice trip report Philip, sounds like the...

    Nice trip report Philip,

    sounds like the weather was pretty ideal and looks like you're happy with your setup, very comfy and with a 17*C minimum no wonder the 20*F burrow was too warm :D.
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    Well, I had all my gear out today in preparation...

    Well, I had all my gear out today in preparation for a kayak camp in a week or so and thought I'd check the measurements I'd taken for the Clark XL tarp that I supposedly have while it was set up.
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    Sticky: I've been into hanging for years and theres...

    I've been into hanging for years and theres pretty much always been one in the backyard or in the car for camping trips but I never knew about 'hammock camping' until I stumbled upon Hammock Forums...
  34. Thread: My NX 250

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    Thats no good, but good for me because all the...

    Thats no good, but good for me because all the QLD people will be at work and have their stinkboats in the garage so I can paddle without being run over or smoked out! But I think the Brunswick River...
  35. Thread: My NX 250

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    I'm thinking about Jerusalem creek, I hear it's...

    I'm thinking about Jerusalem creek, I hear it's nice and quiet and hardly anybody goes there and it opens up at the beach so it should be a good spot if I can find good shelter from the wind.

    It's...
  36. Thread: My NX 250

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    Looks good Holger, we'll have to get together...

    Looks good Holger, we'll have to get together sometime because I would love to have a look at the comparisons between your NX and my Tropical.

    I just spent a couple of nights in mine after tent...
  37. Thread: G'day

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    Yep, I live in Mullumbimby and I regularly paddle...

    Yep, I live in Mullumbimby and I regularly paddle my kayak on the Brunswick River when its too rough outside, maybe right past your house ;) I've been thinking of a kayak camp somewhere on the river...
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    Good stuff Holger, Once you've set it up a few...

    Good stuff Holger, Once you've set it up a few times and spent a bit if time figuring out what's what it'll take no time to whip it out and set it up just right every time. Took me a couple of hangs...
  39. Thread: G'day

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    Hi also to photohiker, I see you have a Hammock...

    Hi also to photohiker, I see you have a Hammock the 'scarp 1' I'd love to see how that works :laugh:
  40. Thread: G'day

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    G'day Holger, welcome to HF from another Aussie...

    G'day Holger, welcome to HF from another Aussie with a Clark (tropical 2).

    I'm in the northern rivers of nsw up near Byron and loving the change to hanging. Love to hear about your setup and I'm...
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    Heres a few measurements and some photos I...

    Heres a few measurements and some photos I managed to get in between rain showers on the weekend. I noticed on the Clark website that the XL tarp is supposed to be 323cm long and I only came up with...
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    XL tarp

    Hi Demostix, I'll try and get around to it in a few days and do some measurements for you and maybe include a few photos that show the features. You can check out some pics of the setup here...
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    Thanks everyone for the warm welcome, feels good...

    Thanks everyone for the warm welcome, feels good to be involved in such an active and enthusiastic outdoor community. I'll look forwward to contibuting some ideas & trip reports and taking advantage...
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    Hello from downunder!

    or should that be g'day? I thought I'd better introduce myself now that I am a certified hanger... had my first overnighter, happy with my setup and now I can't wait to get back out there.

    I went...
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    Just came across this thread and thought I'd...

    Just came across this thread and thought I'd better add my 2 cents seeing as I have the Shamu.

    I can vouch for it down to 5ºC (I think thats about 40ºf) while I was wearing lightweight polypro...
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    Thanks for the kind words guys, I'm looking...

    Thanks for the kind words guys, I'm looking forward to getting out again, maybe I can leave a bit earlier next time and actually make it to my destination instead of having to bail halfway :lol:
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    Nice work ofuros, talk about a room with a view!...

    Nice work ofuros, talk about a room with a view!

    Good to see another first time hanger from Aus here. I only had my first overnight hammock camp last week and not too far away, about 100 clicks to...
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    Not for me, it looks like more fiddlin' around...

    Not for me, it looks like more fiddlin' around and bits and pieces than what I already use, the stock clark tarp suspension... I just use a taut-line hitch on each end and can loosen or slacken the...
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    first overnighter

    Took my Clark down to 5°C last night & I even though I was warm and comfortable with no cold spots I think I'd need some more insulation underneath to go any lower. I'm still really impressed at how...
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    Do you have any photos of this setup? I'd like to...

    Do you have any photos of this setup? I'd like to have a go using a single ridgeline with my clark as the standard setup doesnt have much 'flexibility' so to speak.
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