Welcome to another Oregon Hanger!
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Welcome to another Oregon Hanger!
Welcome, sounds a lot like Oregon Camping to me! Let me know how the new insulation system works out, I've experimented with a couple of DIY setups but haven't found anything I truly like, I've...
3m makes double sided sticky tape that would do wonders for this job. a strip around the outside edges and a big X in the center should be pleanty and it would hardly add weight like glue.
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It's owned by a company called potlatch. Amongst other things they make(or used to any way) Toilet paper. I told my daughter (she was 5 when I told her) this and now every time we pass by there she...
That is incredible, sorry to hear about your uncontrolled descent. I've used mine for years now and never had that issue. Is it possible that your knot wasn't secure and the line sliding through...
Where did you hang Gary? I'm looking for good places to hang around Oregon
Thanks for the video. I had actually watched that a bit early. I noticed there are two possible holes that you can put the biner through. Is one preferred over the other?
Does any one have any info or suggestions for replacing the stock spectra line suspension with a carabiner? Is it possible to replace the whole line and just attach the hammock to the biner or...
Could you get it to compress smaller with a small or extra small compression sack?
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May I suggest
http://www.rei.com/product/794293/rei-tri-stake-tent-stake
They are 1/2 an inch shorter than the groundhogs and they don't have holes pre-drilled but they $1 less each and with 5...
Loving that Cammo one!
Wintec, welcome to the forums!
I have one reason, my six year old daughter! She loves to lay with daddy in the hammock but she is getting too big to share with Daddy. We are on a limited income...
Generally I am able to open mine with my feet, figure out which side is the bottom and push with my heal or even toes.
If you haven't, upgrade to the hex fly!!! I have been through sustained 40 MPH winds and rain that was literally horizontal with it and had NO issues.
In the even there are no trees that is how I pitch on the ground. I use my trecking poles as the verticals. Flip them upside down and poke them through the eye rings at the bunched ends of my...
I fully support all of the gear makers out there who do a great service to the outdoor community as a hole.
With that said I don't follow your logic. Big companies with billions of dollars in...
I'm up in Eugene. I have to say that by far the most accommodating place for hammocks is Lake George at the base of mt. Washington. It's a 5 mile hike from the Dee write observatory (Spelling...
I use the hose, a sponge and some dish soap. Still no problems after a couple of years.
I'd rather be too warm than not warm enough. You may want to take an extra blanket with you or do a cheap underquilt out of a walmart sleeping bag...
I use the HH hex tarp. So far the only feature that doesn't come with it that would be useful during winter is the doors. With that said, they can easily be added for a couple bucks. You can use...
Is that an ITS Tactical patch on your bag?
Here in Oregon we get some nasty wind on the coast. I've tested in some pretty severe conditions (Upward of 40mph). I have found a few things that work really well.
1. Hang your hammock so that...
I've been using one since I got my hammock. I love it. The main issue is that it is so big. I suggest buying a small compression sack. If you do you can pack it down to the size of a pop can.
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Good points. I see sears put 900fp pillows on sale for that price from time to time. I know there are other threads that suggest such but does any one have experience with the down out of pillows?
More down on sale at the guide. Every time I see one of these sales I wonder if the down would be good for a quilt. I noticed other pillows says "Feather and down" but these ones specifically say...
Hey Cralls,
I live in Eugene. There has been at least one Oregon hang although I missed it. I can lend you a tarp if needed or if all else fails and you need something quick go down to...
Eugene John here.
It's good to see more Oregon hangers. I haven't gotten a chance to go out with any yet but I'm looking forward to hanging in the snow in the next month. The passes got...
Maybe soak it in fabric dye like ritdye or something along those lines?
Wow, that is a great illustration of how it works. I had often laid awake in my hammock late at night pondering the meaning of the automagic thread injector.
Mystery solved.
I've bent two and snapped one in half. In all fairness these are still the best stakes I have ever used. The stake that broke was in hard ground (Frozen hard ground) and I pulled it strait out. I...
Just an observation but doesn't camping next to a stream like that with your hammock pointed directly at the water create a cross wind through the tarp?
I just placed my order! I can testify it works. They do have a disclaimer that orders are taking 7 days to ship now due to high amounts of orders.
My Order.
Stainless wide mouth
2 x...
I went out in my yard and set up my hammock using two trekking poles and that's it. Of course this is a go to ground option and basically the hammock becomes a tent with a fly more like a bivvy than...
Sweet, I've been wanting a stainless bottle and one of the large soft sided containers (plastic bag for water)
thanks for the impromptu review! soft shell with fleece lining. I figured it was weighty. I was thinking of getting a condor tactical soft shell which is similar in form and function.
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I'll have money tomorrow that was earmarked for HF donation but the temptation of this stuff is strong. I still need to make doors for my tarps...
Link: http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=719650&ecid=EX40D
Sportsmans guide has parachute patches 3 feet wide by 10 yards long a package of 2 for $7.97.
There are a lot of sections that have trees fit for hanging. Generally some of the most scenic (In my opinion) are Northern Oregon and Washington. The best time of year to come would be late july...
Awesome!
I did pick up some inexpensive material at walmart but none of my local stores carry ripstop.
I'm looking at picking up a little bit of rip stop (maybe a yard or two). I would like to pay around $2/yd. I'm new to the thread injection game and am looking at getting some experience by making...
Molly Mac pack?
I'd love to come that far north but money is an issue for me right now. With plenty of warning I should have no issues making a hang though.
I've seen lots of do it yourself silnylon setups. An extra dip in silicon never hurt and it doesn't add that much weight but it is a pain in the butt.
Any more info? Proposed site? I may be able to swing it (hehehehe).
I have the 70d version of this tarp (a little heavier). I love it and can testify that in 30mph wind with Rain that is more like some one holding a hose on it it works great. It also gives you...
6 or 8 foot lengths of shock cord tied to the head and foot ends of the hammock where tie outs attach. Similar to the Hennessy shock cord tie outs.