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I have had loads of animals come into camp. Bears, deer, raccoons...
My favorite story is when me and my wife woke up to about two dozen wild turkeys at sunrise. They sure were loud. Also, I had a...

I have used a Gossamer Gear Nightlight in a hammock. It works as the frame in my pack, and only weighs an ounce or two. It has worked just fine for me. I use a JRB Nest until it gets below about 45,...

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I'm in Upper Marlboro, MD (about 15 miles from the capital) and work in Bethesda. I'm itching to do some hiking when the weather turns. Nice to hear from people hanging in my neck of the woods.

You could get the Explorer ultralight A-sym instead. That is what I did. I am going to try to make a Speer kit later this winter though. I could then take off the bug net when not needed. That is...

I too would like to hear anyone's experiences regarding the thinlight pads. I have their torsolength nightlight and think it is great, but not big enough for what I need in the hammock. When it gets...

I think I have figured out how to use the nest in my hammock... It is to use a pad as well. I have long legs that create two pressure points in the hammock; one at the butt, and one at the feet. This...

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Thanks everyone for your input. This morning I ordered a speer hammock kit, which includes an 8X10 tarp (at least it will). I am going to try to rip one out - that might not be the best...

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Thanks. I never thought of the obvious solution to tie a knot in the bottom end line to mark it. I tied a piece of yarn, but it kept coming off. Thanks again.

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I slept out at the gathering in my hammock this weekend. I froze on Friday night, and went all out on Sat pretty unsuccessfully. But, I did not die of hypothermia well into the 20s! But,...

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Can anyone recommend a tarp for the HH Explorer Ultralight A-Sym? I asked Pan of Jacks' fame about his tarp, and surprisingly he talked me out of buying his tarp. His rationale was that my...

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Thanks for the ideas. I have tried all of them, but moving the nest closer to the head end. I will give that a try tonight. Thanks smee for the picture. The first night I tried the nest I...

Is anyone else going to be hangin' at the gathering? As a new hammock hanger I would love to meet up and ask you about knots and tarps and whatnot. Hope to see you this weekend.;)

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I posted this same question on whiteblaze, but I though it would be good to post it here.I recently bought a Jacks 'R' Better 3 Season set and am having a hard time setting up the nest....