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  1. PA > Weiser State Forest - Roaring Creek and Big Mountain Trail

    Howdy. I was planning to go out this weekend for a quick over night and found the Roaring Creek/Big Mountain Trail loop. I saw a few blurbs about it on Midatlantichikes.com, but wanted to see if...
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    Have you tried this particular site: ...

    Have you tried this particular site:

    http://midatlantichikes.com/oldloggerspath.htm

    I have always found the write ups are well done and the maps are very handy to take along. I have only done...
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    Are you looking to put together a system or just...

    Are you looking to put together a system or just looking to compare to the one you have now?

    Mine is:
    Tarp w/guylines and stakes - 312g (11.1 oz)
    Hammock w/bugnet and suspension - 578g (20.6oz)...
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    Sounds good, but the only concern I would have is...

    Sounds good, but the only concern I would have is the UV degradation. From my understanding Kevlar is damaged fairly easily by UV rays.
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    Pm replied to!

    Pm replied to!
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    Ill give this one more bump, still looking.

    Ill give this one more bump, still looking.
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    You are absolutely right and that was my fault. ...

    You are absolutely right and that was my fault. In the future when I purchase something I will make sure to make the appropriate post.
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    I second this and have the 1.1 single Traveler...

    I second this and have the 1.1 single Traveler with dynaglide whoopies and it comes in at just over 8oz.
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    Bump to see if anyone has one lying around

    Bump to see if anyone has one lying around
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    MLD Spinn Asym Hammock Tarp

    I know they are not making these anymore, but if anyone has one in the back of the closet collecting dust please PM me. I wanted to play around with one of these if I could find it at the right...
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    Yeah the size of the single is about the same...

    Yeah the size of the single is about the same size/weight as the GT Nano without the biners. Its great if it works for you, but for most people it is probably going to be a bit small. I am
    5' 8"...
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    Getting under 2 pounds is pretty easy and it...

    Getting under 2 pounds is pretty easy and it doesnt even need to be hard on your wallet. Here is a heavier setup that I have:

    Toggles for Marlin Spike - 4g
    Figure 9 (for tarp) - 4g
    Ti Stakes -...
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    Length isnt much of an issue with the turner...

    Length isnt much of an issue with the turner since you can bunch up the cord just like you said. I think its around 8" or so, but I could be a bit off on so just keep that in mind. What makes the...
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    Sold

    Mods, please mark as Sold. Thanks
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    Ok, how about another try at $90 shipped.

    Ok, how about another try at $90 shipped.
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    A bump to the top and a price drop to $95 shipped...

    A bump to the top and a price drop to $95 shipped conus.
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    Its a regular torso length and not the long which...

    Its a regular torso length and not the long which it looks like they have on clearance. Other than that it is the same pack. This is the link for it: http://www.granitegearstore.com/Virga-P6.aspx
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    Sorry, bit of a mental lapse this morning. I...

    Sorry, bit of a mental lapse this morning. I edited the post above to show the torso length.
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    SOLD: Granite Gear Virga

    Brand new Granite Gear Virga 19oz but you can easily pare down the weight by doing a bit of trimming.
    Regular torso length - 18" - 21"
    $100 shipped CONUS (Paypal preferred)
    Any questions please...
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    Im almost in the same boat as MAD in the fact...

    Im almost in the same boat as MAD in the fact that I weigh any new gear the second it comes in and throw it into my spread sheet at geargrams. After that though I only look at the spreadsheet right...
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    Also if you have your heart set on the 550 and...

    Also if you have your heart set on the 550 and cant find it you can get a Tibetan Titanium 550 which is the exact same mug as the BPL. I believe it is actually produced in the same factory.
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    WTB: MLD UL Hammock Tarp

    Jut thought I would try again. Anyone?

    Also if anyone does have one, I am looking for one that comes from a non-smoking home due to allergies? Thanks
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    WTB: MLD UL Hammock Tarp

    Like the title says.........if you have one that been hidden in the gear closet and needs a new home send me a PM please. Would prefer the lineloc version, but will consider the one without them. ...
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    Good luck with the new tarp and have a blast...

    Good luck with the new tarp and have a blast going through OLP. Its one of my favorite trails. Its a shame that its too cold to enjoy the swimming hole over at yellow dog and rock run. Be sure to...
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    Sounds like a great project:D Any photos that...

    Sounds like a great project:D Any photos that you care to share?
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    Thanks for the responses and the confirmation. I...

    Thanks for the responses and the confirmation. I was planning on ordering a few feet and wanted to stay with the one that would probably bleed the least so it looks like the lighter the color the...
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    Amsteel - Colors Bleeding?

    I thought I read somewhere on the site (of course i cant find it now:confused:) that the blue colored amsteel bled some of its color a when handled and when wet. Can anyone confirm this and is this...
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    Ill throw my .02 in as well..... I have both the...

    Ill throw my .02 in as well.....
    I have both the BB as well as the Traveler and as it stands now I prefer the Traveler. The BB was a little to closed up for me and the airflow seems to be much more...
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    Thanks for the link. From that link I found Sgt....

    Thanks for the link. From that link I found Sgt. Rocks site which had the exact mod I was trying to do. he used a paracord sheath to protect the hammock and one of the other poster used tubular...
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    Thanks Tendertoe. I have some dynaglide whoopies...

    Thanks Tendertoe. I have some dynaglide whoopies made that I want to use, but I have a bit of concern about the dynaglide slicing through the end channel. I thought I read about lining the end...
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    Ah new gear....Nano 7

    Its always nice to get new gear delivered to you first thing in the morning:D Just got in my new Nano 7 and cant wait to take it out after some slight modification of course. I am trying to drop...
  32. Thread: UQ Crafters?

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    Eco - You are right I missed that one:D The...

    Eco - You are right I missed that one:D
    The specs are for a 3/4 or 2/3 and it is the priciest of the ones I have seen so far.
  33. Thread: UQ Crafters?

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    Thanks for the suggestions, but I wasnt looking...

    Thanks for the suggestions, but I wasnt looking at an Insultex since I already have MM 3/4 Ix or JRB quilt since they dont make 3/4 quilts. On a side note I do love my JRB Hudson River:D
  34. Thread: UQ Crafters?

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    UQ Crafters?

    I am looking to pick up a 3/4 down UQ in the near future and wanted to make sure I am looking at all available options. So far I have been looking at specs and reviews for: AHE, Hammock Gear,...
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    Flamethrower UQ feedback?

    I know that this is a newer product from AHE, but I was wondering if anyone has had a chance to use one and if so what kind of feedback can you give on it? Thanks
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    On my scale it comes out to about 2.5' per gram. ...

    On my scale it comes out to about 2.5' per gram. So that comes to about 1.2 grams per yard and 0.4 grams per foot.
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    Ill see if I can get a weight for you in the next...

    Ill see if I can get a weight for you in the next day or so since I still have a good deal of it.
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    Thanks for the assistance and I appreciate the...

    Thanks for the assistance and I appreciate the weight chart tendertoe.:D I still have some dynaglide leftover from making whoopies so Ill give that a try. Ill still probably use the masons for guy...
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    Tarp Ridgeline Stretch

    I have been using masons line for my ridgeline, but found it to be a bit stretchy for my liking and now I am looking for something around the same weight with less stretch or no stretch. Will...
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    I was always willing to to carry the...

    [/QUOTE]
    I was always willing to to carry the extra weight to hammock but it looks like hammock camping is the lighter choice.[/QUOTE]


    Not always, it depends on your setup. You can take:

    GG...
  41. I appreciate all the answers. It appears that...

    I appreciate all the answers. It appears that Klemheist is the way to go. Thanks again
  42. Root - I had intended on using the Klemheist...

    Root - I had intended on using the Klemheist since I wasnt going to be attaching a biner to the loops but instead adding a mitten hook type clip to the pull through loop like this:
  43. I am not sure if it needs a carabiner as I am not...

    I am not sure if it needs a carabiner as I am not a knot guy either, but it will have some type of attachment on it to clip to the tarp. And it would be opposite knots on the line to compensate for...
  44. Beep/Jeff - thanks for the plug. NC - you are...

    Beep/Jeff - thanks for the plug.

    NC - you are right some photos would help so here are a few of the pack:
  45. Prusik vs. Auto Block (Klemheist) on Continuous Ridgeline

    I was making a continuous ridgeline last night using masons line and was wondering weather the prusik had any advantages over the auto block or vice-versa for use as the auto-adjustment loops on the...
  46. HappyCamper is right. The hip pocket and the...

    HappyCamper is right. The hip pocket and the shoulder pocket are extras that do not come standard with the pack. Both pockets together are about $26 and shipping was about $12 if I remember right. ...
  47. FS: GG Gorilla w/ Hip and Shoulder pouch - Brand New

    I purchased this for my wife in March, but she is not going to use it:(

    For Sale:
    1 - Brand New GG Gorilla M/M. This has only been tried on and never taken outside.

    1 - GG Hip Belt Pocket

    1...
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    Sherpa/Bowlhaircut - thanks for sharing. That was...

    Sherpa/Bowlhaircut - thanks for sharing. That was exactly what I was looking for. It seems that with the new zipper you can sit in the traveler with the zipper open.

    Sparrow - Thanks for clearing...
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    Sparrow - thanks for the link to the review. It...

    Sparrow - thanks for the link to the review. It sounds good, but I am curious as to how the new version of the net zipper impacts getting in and out of the netting.

    Also, I may be reading this...
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    Red - That is a good tip with the bugnet. I would...

    Red - That is a good tip with the bugnet. I would think that even though the noseeum restricts airflow it would have to be better than the wall of 1.1 on the hammock.

    I think I remember reading...
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