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    I had a great time as well. Seems there are no...

    I had a great time as well. Seems there are no strangers when camping. Nothing better than waking up to a cold, cold morning, and not wanting to get out of the hammock because you're feeling so...
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    Well, all I can say is that you will all be in...

    Well, all I can say is that you will all be in for a treat. I am having to pull out my big pack from the late 80's. To keep the suspense up, lets just say there might be some dayglow going on, and...
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    It never hurts to have the poncho liner. Also,...

    It never hurts to have the poncho liner. Also, I've noticed that if the underside is warm enough, the top doesn't need as much as one might think.
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    Due to my dietary delusions, I wasn't going to...

    Due to my dietary delusions, I wasn't going to partake of the main course at the pot luck, but I can still supply dessert either way. I'll defer my vote as I am fine with what everyone decides on...
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    I saw an interesting dessert in the last...

    I saw an interesting dessert in the last backpacker's that I wouldn't mind trying:
    Banana Boats- banana's stuffed with graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate chips, wrapped in foil, and thrown...
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    StormCloud - It's as soft and light as a cloud......

    StormCloud - It's as soft and light as a cloud... Oh wait, that would be just "Cloud". "StormCloud - Damp and full of static" -or- "It's electrifying"

    I was also thinking "Crow's Belly", but...
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    The external frame pack is actually the direction...

    The external frame pack is actually the direction I went this last summer. I took an old frame (from the '70's I think), and removed the bag. I just strapped on my stuff sacks to the outside. ...
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    I think I'm in. I haven't tested my setup below...

    I think I'm in. I haven't tested my setup below 30, so lets hope those 20 numbers don't stretch into the weekend ;) I'm not sure what time Friday I can be there, so a good map would be most...
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    It was mentioned earlier that the area was closed...

    It was mentioned earlier that the area was closed due to hunting season. Is this not a concern?
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    If you want to learn about PLUQ, here is a great...

    If you want to learn about PLUQ, here is a great resource:
    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=11777
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    Suprisingly Warm

    Two nights ago, the temps dropped to 33°, so I made a test of my cold weather setup. It is actually just a tweak on my warm weather setup. From the top down:

    8x10 Tarp, corners folded together...
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    When I heard freezing temperatures were coming...

    When I heard freezing temperatures were coming our way, I ran out and bought another poncho liner yesterday. It worked out great last night. Temps got down to 33 and I could tell a BIG difference...
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    Well, I suppose this would be a good a time as...

    Well, I suppose this would be a good a time as any for my first HF hang. My wife has given me the OK and I've been itchin' to get into the woods. I just need to figure out a winter setup to stay...
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    Wow, I'm liking the link. Though, I must say, my...

    Wow, I'm liking the link. Though, I must say, my wife would kill me if I ever published this. One should never combine the words "wide" & "hips" when referring to a wife :scared:

    "Then I mark...
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    I'm just curious, what size are you referring to...

    I'm just curious, what size are you referring to when you state 'large'. I'm trying to see where I fall into the mix. I have an 8'x10' that I think is the best of both worlds. In summer, even in...
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    I'm getting ready to upgrade my hammock soon, and...

    I'm getting ready to upgrade my hammock soon, and would like to go with a pad myself as it provides the option to go to ground if necessary. Has anyone tried the Gossamer Gear ThinLight pad? It is...
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    Now my curiosity is getting to me. A 3-season...

    Now my curiosity is getting to me. A 3-season will keep you warm in cooler temperatures, but what happens during the summer. Will that same UQ bake you when it is 70°? Can it work if you leave off...
  18. Wow! I blinked and things were decided quickly. ...

    Wow! I blinked and things were decided quickly. I'm pretty sure I will be there. Once everything is solidified, we should set up meet points for those of us riding in the same direction to get...
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    Hey Wiskybilt, Thanks for chiming in! ...

    Hey Wiskybilt,

    Thanks for chiming in! Combining two addictions is always good. Between your experience and Ziege's mad science, I may leave my under-the-tire design on the drawing board. When I...
  20. I'm finding I rarely have the free time I thought...

    I'm finding I rarely have the free time I thought I had, but it sounds great. The Natchez trail could be a fairly nice ride. Anything up in North Georgia, East Tennessee, or West Carolinas would be...
  21. I don't consider myself an ultra-lighter, but I...

    I don't consider myself an ultra-lighter, but I don't like heavy loads and I'm cheap... Here is what I have on the cheap:

    GrandTrunk Ultralight: $15
    Harbor Freight straps: $3
    Thulle for bugnet:...
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    Hey BigBamaGuy, A quick search and I understand...

    Hey BigBamaGuy,
    A quick search and I understand what you mean now. I've seen plenty of trailers that convert into a pop-up tent. Seems like the trailer could be setup to hold two hammocks safely...
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    Ahhh, now the concern makes more sense. I just...

    Ahhh, now the concern makes more sense. I just got a chance to measure my Sprint. I'm at 5'. If you could get two feet on either end, it would be sleepable (for some reason my spell check says...
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    Another Concept

    Ok, I'm no graphic artist, but this is what I was thinking. A 9' wheelbase shouldn't be a problem if you could roll onto the stand base, and then have the hammock stand going out and back. By doing...
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    That's a great idea. I can't find much of...

    That's a great idea. I can't find much of anything on his site though. I'll keep looking back. That would be great for long rides or rides through treeless areas. It looks like the hammock is a...
  26. Thread: Utah newbie

    by Goblin
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    From my experience with Utah weather, for a...

    From my experience with Utah weather, for a majority of the time you may not even need a tarp. It's just another thing that gets in the way of star viewing!
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    I'm still new to bottom insulation as I am still...

    I'm still new to bottom insulation as I am still using an Army poncho liner. Is there a big benefit attaching the underquilt directly to the hammock and not the suspension? I'm concerned that this...
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    Just a warning, I tried out the Army poncho as a...

    Just a warning, I tried out the Army poncho as a tarp in a light rain and it worked out great. However, since it is not square, you'll have one side of the hammock head and the opposite side of the...
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    Nothing new here, I like my ultralight as well. ...

    Nothing new here, I like my ultralight as well. I made a bugnet for $5 from thulle and haven't had any problems yet.
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    Sounds great. That's the closing weekend of AMA...

    Sounds great. That's the closing weekend of AMA Superbike racing which will be at Barber outside of B'ham. Now I have to decide whether to stay at a hotel with my buddy next to the race track, or...
  31. Thread: Tarp Ridgeline

    by Goblin
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    I second the Braided Mason Twine. $4 for a roll...

    I second the Braided Mason Twine. $4 for a roll at Home Depot. I use it for all my tarp lines. Whatever you do, get a bright color so you don't take your head off, or trip, when walking around.
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    I've been waiting until fall to try and put one...

    I've been waiting until fall to try and put one together in south Alabama. If I am free, I'll definitely show up for this.
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    If I remember correctly, those are 6' long, which...

    If I remember correctly, those are 6' long, which is a bit short. I hit the local Joanne's and got $5 of thulle which was 9' x 54". I guess it is normally used for dress making, but they had black...
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    Hey Lizzie, That's an interesting point. The...

    Hey Lizzie,

    That's an interesting point. The same idea as having a hammock sock, just that it lets you dump a TQ all together in summer, which was my goal. I'll see if I can't give that a try...
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    Army Poncho as TQ

    I seem to be trying to find 101 uses for my new Army poncho. A couple of nights ago it was my tarp, last night it was my top quilt (top sheet might be more accurate).

    Just a note, the lows where...
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    Army Poncho as Tarp

    I've been curious for some time on the usefulness of an Army poncho as a tarp. I bought the poncho this last weekend and, last night, I set my hammock. Lucky for me, it was just before some north...
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    Very nicely done. What size is the netting? ...

    Very nicely done. What size is the netting? Also, are there any special concerns when sewing bug netting? Is it just like sewing any other type of fabric?
  38. Thanks for the heads up!

    Thanks for the heads up!
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    I've been using two sheets of this and it has...

    I've been using two sheets of this and it has worked out well:
    http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___88095

    I just picked up some netting material from the local fabric store, I think it...
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    OK, I guess this is as good a time as any to ask...

    OK, I guess this is as good a time as any to ask this. I ride motorcycles, but have never gone camping with one. My main concern is the fact that I don't like crowded campgrounds, and I don't feel...
  41. Thread: Bug Nets...

    by Goblin
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    I've just been letting the net hang over this...

    I've just been letting the net hang over this side like the quarter-weight solution. I have some washers attached with safety pins to keep it from floating.

    I'm getting ready to sew some edging...
  42. I've been using the poncho liner for my hangs...

    I've been using the poncho liner for my hangs thanks to your original drawing and it has been working out great. One question here. Without it sewn up, I have the option of sticking in more...
  43. Mountain camping is only 30 minutes from...

    Mountain camping is only 30 minutes from downtown. If you don't mind smelling fresh every morning... I've got a buddy in Park City, but that would be a bit of a daily trek.
  44. Thread: Ultralight

    by Goblin
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    The Ultralight is my first hammock as well. I've...

    The Ultralight is my first hammock as well. I've had it for a few months and slept around 10 times in it without incident. I don't have anything to compare it to, but it hooked me in.
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    Has anyone done the Bartram Canoe Trail? I've...

    Has anyone done the Bartram Canoe Trail? I've been wanting to do this, but I don't have a boat, and don't know if there are good places to hang... details.
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    Count me in! I would definitely prefer a weekend.

    Count me in! I would definitely prefer a weekend.
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    Mac, I really like your SEEP. Do you plan on...

    Mac,

    I really like your SEEP. Do you plan on adding insulation to your summer version as well? I've been trying to come up with a bugnet solution and have to agree with Wisenber, easy exit and...
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    I keep toying with the idea of a poncho tarp, but...

    I keep toying with the idea of a poncho tarp, but it seems like a catch 22. The time you really need a tarp is also the time you really need your poncho. If you get caught in the rain, and your...
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    Howdy. I've been getting some good info from...

    Howdy. I've been getting some good info from this active thread:
    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=15082
  50. Thread: Two Peg Pitch

    by Goblin
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    I've been wondering about this as well. It seems...

    I've been wondering about this as well. It seems like it would provide better coverage than a diamond tarp since you lay diagonally on the hammock already and the rectangle tarp would provide some...
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