Thanks for sharing the video - very nicely done. I've just hiked that section once when I went from Laurel Valley to Whitewater Falls. There are some wonderful bridges in that section!
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Thanks for sharing the video - very nicely done. I've just hiked that section once when I went from Laurel Valley to Whitewater Falls. There are some wonderful bridges in that section!
This is a used Grand Trunk Nano 7 hammock. I've camped out two days in it, but it has not had heavy use. My wife has noticed I have more hammocks than we have kids, so I am sadly parting with it.
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The Eastatoe Creek area has lots of trees and plentiful water. It is under a 3 mile trek from the Foothills Trail access for Laurel Valley at 178. I've camped there a few times with the kids....
Sounds like a great first solo trip. I live not too far from North Greenville University and have hiked all the sections of the Foothills Trail. Solo hiking is definitely a good time to seek God's...
Does anyone know if the HammockGear top quilts have the corner tabs needed to also use them as underquilts with a suspension system? I can't tell from the web pictures and don't want to distract them...
The primary reason for the pad is for insulation since the hammock allows cold air flow underneath you that normally would not happen on the ground. Typically the pad doesn't add a lot of comfort in...
Thanks for posting the pictures southmark, that gives me some other things to try.
That would be great if you could send a picture of the additional shock cord setup. I have added whoopie slings to each end as well as a structural ridge line, so it sounds like a similar setup.
Thanks for the suggestions. I'll fiddle with it and try to close up those air gaps. Must be near my feet somewhere. Perhaps I can mount the camera on a timer and get some shots to analyze it. Glad to...
I've got a JRB No Sniveler and recently got a Nano7 hammock for Christmas. I love the Nano7 and can get a good diagonal lay in it.
However, I seem to have trouble getting my underquilt to fit...
I've also had repeated heel pain. I've had plantar fascitis after injuring one foot playing raquetball so often need extra inserts for heel cushion in boots.
To echo the other replies, I've used a...
Welcome from Landrum, SC!
What a great idea to hike on the parkway when it is closed during the winter! Happy birthday, and thanks for sharing the video. Loved the music as well.
I've often ended up in that same position as well.
It does seem that if a sitting/lounge position works out then a more compact hammock of some kind could be built to accommodate it better....
I'll give that a try - thanks for the suggestion. I'll also try sleeping all night in the chair position next time I camp out and will report back.
Seems like if this could work then it would...
Thanks for sharing the pictures - great photography.
I like the pot over the fire - there's just something satisfying about cooking with an open fire like that. The speed and simplicity of the...
I've been backpacking using a hammock for about a year now. I still like it better than a tent, but do have issues with heel pain (residual plantar fascitis) and knee pressure.
Thanks to the...
Thanks for letting me know about Hawk Vittles. I'm trying to get my wife to try dehydrating some of her food so I can have a taste of home on the trail.
The bridges are indeed a lot of fun and...
The music is "Glory Bound" by The Wailin Jennys. One of my favorites.
That bridge at the bottom of the falls is pretty tough to get up to. The white marks just seem to go up those big...
I had planned on camping at Laurel Creek Falls but it was full of 10 or so scout tents when I got there. Went 4 miles further to camp at Rock Creek by around 4pm (12 miles total). It's a somewhat...
Foothills Trail – Jocassee Gorges Section (NC and SC)
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Distance - 32 miles from Laurel Valley to Whitewater Falls
Duration - 3.5 days
Weather – Low 42F, High around 65F, mix of sun and...
Thanks for the video. I liked the Rich Mullins lead-in as well. It seems that squirrel talking is a common thing in the woods...
Thanks for sharing the photos. Boy, that food sure looks good!
I used an Exped Synmat 7 Deluxe at 40 degrees and was plenty warm. I then bought a JRB No Sniveler with the intent of using it as a top quilt. I tried it once as an underquilt and have never used the...
Swampfox, enjoy your hike in a few weeks. That is a nice area around the Chatooga.
The view of the lakes below is definitely a favorite. You know it must be a good spot when they build benches off...
My son and camped overnight on the Foothills Trail just west of Whitewater Falls. We at a beautiful flat spot on the top of a mountain overlooking Lake Jocassee. The only downside was that streams...
Welcome to the forum. I live in the upstate as well up on Glassy Mountain.
Thanks for documenting your hikes! My six year old daughter asked an important question I haven't seen you answer yet: "What kind of pop-tart is he eating?" :)
I have an ENO Double Nest and use the Jacks R Better No Sniveler as an underquilt. It fits wonderfully and packs down very small.
Welcome to hammock camping. I lived in Johnson City for a few years and loved the area. That's where I really started hiking.
I've used an Exped Synmat 7 Dlx in an ENO hammock and it kept me very...