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    Are we really going get into semantics and not...

    Are we really going get into semantics and not the overall issue? Most camps in the south follow that guideline with a breaking system on climbing. They do have a scout down below acting like he is...
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    I agree boys will be boys, but after being a...

    I agree boys will be boys, but after being a Scoutmaster for 5 years, I did not once have a kids get hurt in any major way. I kept them aware of what to do and not do so that as they were out...
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    I understand the "boys will be boys" ideology,...

    I understand the "boys will be boys" ideology, but in today's society, if we do not watch more closely, it will become more regulated. Try to shoot a gun at a scout camp, repel down a rock wall, or...
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    May I ask which summer camp? I have given...

    May I ask which summer camp? I have given hammock safety courses at Daniel Boone when I was there for the last two years and had good attendance. Problem is not just with the boys but Scoutmasters...
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    If I am camping, I will hang my tarp that came...

    If I am camping, I will hang my tarp that came with the system and attach the bug net to that while still using the structural ridgeline that I made for my ENO. Works well on all ends.
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    I am constantly finding places and wishing I...

    I am constantly finding places and wishing I would make the time to setup something. In St Augustine we have the Alligator Farm and there are several small oaks that have been trimmed underneath and...
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    Cut and sew a mat for you gear and feet to get...

    Cut and sew a mat for you gear and feet to get out of the hammock each night when you get up. Make it into a bag large enough to act as a mat and you can store you hammock, tarp, etc. in.
  8. Thread: Side sleeper

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    I have found that when I sleep in a hammock as a...

    I have found that when I sleep in a hammock as a side sleeper, having something to "hug" helps are great deal. I have a longer camping pillow that I use on my stomach and waist. This gives the...
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    Colleges and Hammocks

    A friend of my daughter had a wake-up call this weekend when visiting colleges. She was at the Univ. of Alabama and was told they do not allow hammocks. She said that this is actually a deal...
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    One way is that when the scouts start buying in...

    One way is that when the scouts start buying in to the hammocking, have them create a patrol. Many of their meeting components can be hammock based as in DIY projects. When others see how "cool" it...
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    1 or 2 snakeskins for Hennessey Tarp

    I have the Hennessey Asym and was wondering if I really need to use two snakeskins on the tarp or if you guys only use 1. If I only use 1 and it fits, the other would work on one of my other tarps...
  12. Thread: hammock chair

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    hammock chair

    I was at a "get-away" with the wife the other day in St Simons Island, GA. At one of the locations, there was a portable hammock chair. It looked pretty cool and was wondering if anyone had any...
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    I have been in scouting for a long period of...

    I have been in scouting for a long period of time, Eagle scout and then as an adult with Baloo training and IOLS. These trainings are not geared to teach how to tent camp but as stated before, how...
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    Adding Fleece to a hammock

    I have been making tablecloth hammocks and was wondering if I got some decent grade fleece to stitch into the hammock, if this would work for keeping you warm in cooler climates. I know it is not...
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    I have the ENO setup and enjoy it. My suggestion...

    I have the ENO setup and enjoy it. My suggestion is that depending on the weather, depends on the distance of tarp and hammock. If there is not a chance of rain, i keep the tarp up higher for...
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    Hennessy Cub Weight Question

    I order the Hennessy Asym Hammock holiday special and got the Cub as the bonus. My question is about the weight limit. My lovely wife is about 125 lbs, is this too much for the hammock? Is it the...
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    So, if we get you 10,000 likes on FB, we can get...

    So, if we get you 10,000 likes on FB, we can get a 100% discount? :boggle:
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    Hello fellow St Augustine neighbor. I am a...

    Hello fellow St Augustine neighbor. I am a hanger myself and have been for about 3 years. What part of the hood do you reside? I am on the beach area. Might have to compare setups and get some...
  19. Thread: Hanging at REI

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    I have to say that I have racked up on deals. I...

    I have to say that I have racked up on deals. I have gotten a MSR $160 stove for $10, REI Qtr Dome for $25 used once, Boots that were practically new for $30, a Bertucci watch for $20, and more...
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    As per my sleeping in a hammock, I usually do it...

    As per my sleeping in a hammock, I usually do it on a camping trip. I sleep better when in a hammock on a trip than on the ground. That is the main component. Nothing else. On the ground camping,...
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    This brand is all new to me. I came with the...

    This brand is all new to me. I came with the tarp and all. Pretty much all I need as I have the sickness and currently have about 8 hammocks, 4 tarps, 2 UQs, and this does not include my DIY stuff.
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    New HH Explorer Asym Backpacker light

    I just got the HH from the closeout. Took a minute to set up as I was used to the standard staps. Very used to the side entrance. It took me a bit to figure how to get into it. It does take some...
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    I also have a Lawson and my son has one too. We...

    I also have a Lawson and my son has one too. We have camped several times with it and are very comfortable. It is good for winter camping as I have put a sleeping pad in it to keep me warm. Did a...
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    I could be the only guy in a gave away or raffle...

    I could be the only guy in a gave away or raffle and still would not win. I think we need to get a group of us negative never winners together and have a raffle and see if one of us would win. I...
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    I agree. Everything I have read about compresion...

    I agree. Everything I have read about compresion and backpacking is that it uses too much space as it does not fit into the nooks and crannies of your pack leaving a great deal of wasted space. It...
  26. Thread: New Gear Order

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    Can't wait to make use of my Jarbidge UQ, Svea...

    Can't wait to make use of my Jarbidge UQ, Svea optimus stove, and heck, just using some of my old gear that has been stored during these hot summer months. When the weather cools down, I just might...
  27. Thread: Marlin Spike

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    I found that old tents can be cannibalized for...

    I found that old tents can be cannibalized for the aluminum poles. Cut into a 3 inch section and file the ends smooth. These are great and some people even tie a line through them to keep them...
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    Atlas Strap Sale

    I do not know if this is the right place or not, if not, I am sure it will get corrected. Basegear.com has ENO Atlas straps on sale for $24. It is the first time I have ever seen these on sale. I...
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    I know there are several journals and blogs and...

    I know there are several journals and blogs and videos, just an old traditionalist that likes the printed word. Hopefully someone will come out with something since hammocking is growing soooo...
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    AT thru hike book?

    I have read about 10 different accounts of people hiking the AT. What I am really wanting to read is a thru-hikers account of the AT that did mostly hammock camping. It would be great to also hear...
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    Welcome from hot St Augustine, FL. I have a...

    Welcome from hot St Augustine, FL. I have a cousin in law that lives in Canton. He is not into hammocking. Hope you enjoy your experience.
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    I took mine out in the 95* heat in Florida on...

    I took mine out in the 95* heat in Florida on Sunday. It works, wait, that was the heat anyway, but I just wanted to see how it worked and how to hang it. Will it ever get cool again?????????
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    I think this is getting into a matter of...

    I think this is getting into a matter of semantics. Rules or guidelines, it is basically the same. The main idea is to ensure the safety of all and nature. With either guidelines or rules it keeps...
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    I know exactly how you feel. I find a stove that...

    I know exactly how you feel. I find a stove that I have not had and want it. I have 8 other ones. Then something new comes out. Hammocks and tarps and stuff. How many does one need? Except for...
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    Don't rub the salt too hard. It hurts. Hopefully...

    Don't rub the salt too hard. It hurts. Hopefully I can get some extra perks
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    I am still waiting on mine, but I did discover...

    I am still waiting on mine, but I did discover that since I ordered two filters with it, they ran out. Now I have to wait on those to come in before I get my shipment. Of course it does not matter...
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    Still waiting for my shipping notice. Ordered on...

    Still waiting for my shipping notice. Ordered on the 1st. Not that I can use it anytime soon as Florida will have hot temps until Nov. just want to see it.
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    Get more on a bias in the hammock. When you have...

    Get more on a bias in the hammock. When you have the 30* hang and lie on the bias, there is not too much flap from sides. Add a pillow to that and it really helps keep most of the flap out. Your...
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    From the factory itself. Ordered a group as I...

    From the factory itself. Ordered a group as I made some for Christmas gifts for my scouts and friends. I am hoping that it was just a flaw as I just ordered 5 more as they were on sale for another...
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    Tablecloth sale

    Not sure if this is the right place or not or if it is the right thing to do, but when ordering new tablecloth to fix the failure of my last hammock, the place had the normal 20% off sale along with...
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    I hope I can still us it. I put a simple overhand...

    I hope I can still us it. I put a simple overhand knot just below the rip. Wish me luck. Seems to have been a flaw in material.
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    DIY tablecloth rip failure

    Anyone have any ideas as to why. It ripped at the gathered end. It is relatively new, as in made at Christmas. As I lay in it over the last few months, I could hear sounds like stretching and...
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    The LNT is pertaining to the tree straps. The...

    The LNT is pertaining to the tree straps. The rope straps damage the bark on the trees more so than the straps. This is one of the issues that are causing councils and park areas to ban hammocks. ...
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    It is good to have the kids getting involved with...

    It is good to have the kids getting involved with hammocking. One thing that is important that we had discussed earlier this summer on this forum is safety and LNT for scouts. There is a trend out...
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    I know how to do the lashings, thanks for the...

    I know how to do the lashings, thanks for the link though, I was just curious as to the diameter of the poles that would be sufficient for supporting the hammock with me in it.
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    Turtle Dog lashing questions

    I am sure someone has addressed this, but I did not see it as I scanned recent posts. I have made a turtle dog stand from 2x2s already. What I am looking at doing now for camping is making them out...
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    I have recently heard some negative stuff with...

    I have recently heard some negative stuff with Old Indian. A local troop said that program has gone to squat. Just hand out MB without much instruction. I still have a fan favorite of Daniel Boone....
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    SCRedneck, I like what you are saying, just make...

    SCRedneck, I like what you are saying, just make sure it follows also with the guidelines of Leave No Trace. This can actually be a project to align with the LNT award for scouts and leaders as a...
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    We are a small troop and supply the tents for the...

    We are a small troop and supply the tents for the troop. This is where our "popcorn" money goes. Over the last 4 years, we have generated enough money to purchase a great deal of new equipment. ...
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    I use something like a treehugger for my backpack...

    I use something like a treehugger for my backpack and hang it on a tree with my hammock. I have a pack cover for rainy conditions. When camping with scouts, I usually have my camp chair that sits...
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