Hey everyone. Just wanted to say that I'm extremely happy that Hotlips took up the reigns this year as I've been too busy to even think about it at this point. Also I unfortunately I won't be able to...
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Hey everyone. Just wanted to say that I'm extremely happy that Hotlips took up the reigns this year as I've been too busy to even think about it at this point. Also I unfortunately I won't be able to...
The Scariest thing to happen to me while in one of my hammocks? Why there is video.
http://youtu.be/udHFh3Nsu5o?t=11m30s
Skip ahead to 11:30 if you want to see just the "scary" part....
Ouch, hope you have a quick recovery. Of course that doesn't look like a hammock you are laying in in that pic, so are you sure you didn't hit your head too? :laugh:
If you are handy at all with a needle and thread you could get some primaloft and a shell material from Seattle Fabrics and stitch up a quick under quilt. It doesn't have to be perfect, just warm and...
I sure am glad that so many of you are fantastic with a camera; makes me not feel so bad about not taking any pictures :D
Great video Medicine Man, I'm glad you and Poof were able to make it.
From my perspective it was a fantastic weekend with great friends new and old alike and I can't wait until next year. Any...
Home. Showered. Still full from Saturday night.
A few lost items have been found and are in my possession at this time: a DIY Reflectix and Duct tape cooler, Blue Kelty folding chair. If either...
As a reminder for those returning and a head up for first timers, Google (and likely your GPS unit) will send you the park's main office. That is not the right location. Use the location linked in...
Yeah, I'll be treating my stuff on site this year as I haven't had a chance to treat before hand this season.
Good thing there is a grocery store a mere 5 minutes away then. ;)
Old4hats, I'm sorry you're still under the weather. We'll have some Que and cobbler on your behalf.
As for me, I'll be at...
Obviously, you are volunteering to bring enough to share. And I for one will be sorely disappointed if I don't get some.
I don't know what's inside, and I don't care. I want some now. :drool:
I'm sorry to hear you won't be able to make it this year Pretbek, who is going to have tales of riding through storms for 14...
jdk, I think I may need test the quality of your Q before it is submitted to the hang. Where do I come for a hardy testing? ;)
Yeah, this is not the hang to be at if you want to stick to any...
Hey everyone, sorry I haven't been around in awhile. Sometimes it seems that life just gets in the way of living.
I'm glad to see so many people are excited about returning to this event, I know...
I don't know about anyone else, but my background is still orange, and to the point that the few minutes it has taken me to read through this thread I have developed a headache. We really do need...
Was an absolutely fantastic weekend. Thanks to everyone who came out, and to all the cooks for the great food.
A brisk morning at Yates place. I can hear the wind through the trees, but feel nothing but warm in the Hammock. Had another group show nip last night and setup by the wood pile. We had setup the...
There is officially sunshine at Yates Place. Rain has stopped just a cold breeze knocking drops out of the trees.
I just arrived and found the place empty, check the forums and see things have gone sideways shortly after I left the house. Now trying to decide if I should just head back home. It is certainly a...
My feeling is that my tarp offers more protection than the ridge-line on my hammock does. Of course I always hang my tarp at least to one side, for those just in case rain showers.
So I checked out Shinleaf group sites today...of course I wasn't trespassing in a closed park Mr Ranger sir. And the group sites aren't as accessible, single lane gravel drive to them and once there,...
So my concern is that last year we had more campers than one site could "hold", so we had 2 sites. Although most people camped around Site 4, we did have site 3 as well to keep things kosher.
...
First let me say, that everyone here is awesome for wanting to keep this hang on the books. This sort of attitude is really what makes HF such a wonderful place. And yes if it can be pulled off I...
Hey guys and gals,
I've been dreading this for the past week as I've tried to find a way to avoid it, but as of now the Smoked Butt Hang will have to be put on hold. My financial situation has...
I use Mason line tie outs on one of my tarps and it works, though I do prefer the Lash-it tie outs on my other tarp as it doesn't pick up every leaf and twig it sees. Been looking at the 1.1...
I'm trying to figure out why that hammock is on the ground with all those lovely trees behind it. :confused:
Welcome from the Bull City. Lots of fine folks here more than willing to help out.
Also there is a hang in March (time change weekend) at Yate's Place in Uwharrie NF.
Can do the same thing with Vimeo videos as well
[.vimeo]video code[/vimeo]
You can find a list of nearly all the BBCode commands (the stuff in the brackets [ ] ) used on these forums here.
Most people who shop Jo Ann's/Hancock's do so when there is a coupon available. Otherwise you could make a table cloth hammock (costs around $10 for the tablecloth) pretty quickly.
Must have sold out already, couldn't find them on the store. $14.95 is such a deal for genuine hammock free suspension from Dutch. :D
this guy, making it sound like he didn't have fun processing firewood. I'm pretty sure I saw more than one grin on your face in between the grunts of sawing and spitting with a pair of roofing...
So are we not wanting to put the boys to work chopping firewood again? :D
Great out look at the end. You learned something about yourself and didn't fight your nature. Some people don't like to be out by themselves and prefer to share their adventures with others. While...
My major concern is that the loop and strap would pull itself through the hole dropping the user.
These come around in March. The past couple of years have been less than stellar. So if you can hold out a few more months I would suggest it, however if you need a tarp now, then they do certainly...
Wish I could join you, Pappy, but I'll be stuck at work. If you do make it out there have a great time. :D
I've added it to my calendar, now to get time off work, kitchen pass from the boss, and figure out what to bring for the group to enjoy. :D
I'm excited to see a good number of returning guests and some new ones as well. Hopefully as the dates draw closer more people will be able to come as well. Guess I'll buy less butts this year though...
My way probably isn't the best way, but I just do a straight stitch to the shell material. Hasn't caused me any problems thus far.
I've thought about a bug net sewn to the hammock along the foot end of both sides and then using "rock" pockets on the head end. Would work sort of like a quarter weight HUG net, except allow...
This notion of not being able to hang the entire AT comes up frequently, and although I've not yet made the trek myself, many of those on here who have claim to never a spent a single night sleeping...
I bought a tube of tennis balls for this purpose. Kept them hidden away in my gear closet to keep them clean, too.
Then came home from work one day to find my daughter had gotten into my gear...
Those seem to be to be high stress seams they are using it on. I can't think of any other reason, besides marketing hype, to add another row of stitches to a flat felled seam.
My question is what type of product has this?
Pack? Tarp? Hammock? Tent? :scared:
I could see this being usable on a pack or stuff stack to lend extra strength to the seams so that you could...
I will tell you that I DIYed my quiltset for around $50 - $60 bucks. I harvested down from a pillow I got off ebay super cheap and used 1.9 Ripstop I picked up from Hancock's Fabrics on sale. Took me...
The Owyhee TQ is available from Arrow Head Equipment for $180. Its a bit more than your budget, but its the cheapest produced UQ that I know of.
Another point to note, I believe it is synthetic...
Happy Birthday, and many well wishes.
Tree straps are about another half soda can (1 inch black Polypro). I actually use chemical warfare on bugs most of the time.
I soak my hammock and all clothing in Permethrin and gently spray my...
I'm a small hammock believer but I come in slightly under par at 5'8". I love my 9x4 hammock as it is the most comfortable hammock in my arsenal at the moment. And being made of 1.1 with dynaglide...
In the south there really isn't a need for the sil version unless you are hanging in an actual Hurricane. And in case you didn't know, we're supposed to be below zero tonight with windchill, might...