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Shoot, I remember when it was all about who could carry the MOST. What's this world coming to, anyway? You mean carrying 3 cans of Hormel Chili is a bad idea? ;)

That said, I've been enjoying...

The worst night in a hammock is better than the best night on the ground.

Great tips in this thread! I can't offer advice, only my own observations so far.

I've done two trips using my 15 degree down, mummy bag as a quilt and learned a few things. Let's just say I...

Like I said when planning our Coe trip, what could possibly go wrong? There's always Plan B, Kibbie Lake, which has been snow-free for a couple weeks.

I dubbed a former buddy Bearbait after he...

I feel naked without my mask.

It's like Deja Vu all over again. I, too, was left with mixed feelings about Henry Coe. Yeah, the skeeters were out for my trip, too, forcing me to zip into the hammock before sunset. That was...

What wait? Brownbird recently flew out in a couple weeks. Yeti ordered 4 days ago just shipped. I feel lucky.

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WB Edge tarp, strung up on Opie's slick tarp ridgeline in a snakeskin, not deployed. Nice to hang stuff from the line, though.
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I've had the Warbonnet Blackbird, my first hammock, for a few weeks and have been itching to try it out. Finally got the chance this weekend.

Headed to Henry Coe State Park in California's Coast...

Thanks Opie. I'll send ya a PM.

Am I the only one having a little trouble getting enough tension on the ridgeline using the two toggle method?

With no weight on the line I'm able to get enough tension--not super tight, just...

Sorry for the delay in responding. It shipped in 5 working days.

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Though the dog was not happy I was in the hammock and she was not, I managed to break in the brownbird last night. I...

Agreed. I wouldn't hesitate to order again and would recommend Warbonnet to anyone.

I placed my order late one evening last week, then sent a f/u email requesting the $10 rebate listed on the...

Dunno what's worse, waiting for a hammock or having a hammock with no place to hang it. Looks great, though. Imma be very happy with this.

Aah, thank you!

I wonder how many people have lost their Dutch Clips. Can't help but think that's a huge advantage with 'biners, but what do I know?

Whew. Now I can stop checking my email every 8.5 seconds. Santa is coming!

The waiting just became less bearable. My ridgeline & guylines arrived and I have nothing to hang on them. :scared:

Don't fall asleep with a Snickers bar in your pocket and you should be fine.

I'm in Modesto, armpit of the Central Valley. Close to everything, though.

Thanks again. Yeah, Shug's vids get funnier & more informative every time--the gift that keeps on giving.

Re: UQ & such, can't say I'm up to speed, but I understand some of what I'm about to...

Thanks. :)

Hi.

So, a buddy and I started gearing up several months ago to do some backpacking. I did a fair bit of backpacking in my younger days, then lost touch with buddies and got busy with other...

I mustn't let my 90lb. Lab see this! I've promised her my tent soon as my Blackbird arrives. She loves cat scat, too, so she'd be on the first flight outta here if she knew what you were up to :P

Add me to the list of "me too". Put in my order last night for a Brownbird, etc... Can't wait for my first nap.

+1 on thanks to Shug. Whoooo buddy!