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    And good for the body. I sleep much better out...

    And good for the body. I sleep much better out there.

    While I have you guys......for you Superfly owners....how do you find yourselves staking it down? Stake it with an airspace between tarp and...
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    ITS A SUPERFLY Sorry. When i ordered it, I was...

    ITS A SUPERFLY
    Sorry. When i ordered it, I was trying to decide between the two and had Mamajamba on the brain. The new tarp is a Superfly. Carry on.......
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    -7* and Blissful

    Hey all. Got the last minute temptation at 10pm Thurs night to get the rig out and try my new Mamajamba in temps and conditions that I've yet to experience in my hammock. Got the nod from the old...
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    Garfield Ridge Tentsie NH

    Hey all. Anyone been up to the Garfield Ridge Tentsite in NH's beautiful Whites? If so is it Hanger friendly? Looks like there are plenty of trees up there on Google Images. Thanks in advance
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    Sleeping Bag to Top Quilt Conversion

    This is probably in the forum somewhere but I couldn't quite find it. I've got a down sleeping bag from an 80's era GI pilots cold weather survival kit. It is zipperless. I couldn't find picture...
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    Swoosh, Working tonight. I'll try to take a pic...

    Swoosh,
    Working tonight. I'll try to take a pic tomorrow.
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    CrowsNest Bliss

    Got my Winter CrowsNest last week just in time for a 2 day 20+ mi hike in NH. My impression of the CrowsNest is similar to many I've read here so I'll keep mine short.

    Customer Service- Adam was...
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    Thanks guys. Exactly what I needed. Cheers

    Thanks guys. Exactly what I needed. Cheers
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    How Big is your footpad?

    For those of you with 3/4 underquilts, what is the size of your foot pad? Probably in here somewhere but I'm trying to throw together my stuff for a one night getaway and don't have the time to...
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    Thanks guys. I'll play with it.

    Thanks guys. I'll play with it.
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    Also.....Has anyone made this style of nacrabiner...

    Also.....Has anyone made this style of nacrabiner with zing-it. Would be used for non-load bearing applictions (tarps etc)? Any thoughts?
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    Opie- What did you use for an overall length of...

    Opie- What did you use for an overall length of amsteel? How long is the bury?

    By the way, love the straps and amsteel. Thanks for the advice.
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    You can put together a fairly light and compact 4...

    You can put together a fairly light and compact 4 to 1 haul system that would get you up there and you could even rig it so that it captured your progress (so if you let go of the line you wouldn't...
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    Sorry. Wrong link. I've got the large ones. ...

    Sorry. Wrong link. I've got the large ones. Still only a 150lb limit but no problems so far. Considering the possible fraying and load limit, I think I'll be switching soon. Too bad. I really...
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    OK Sparrow. I thought you were saying there is...

    OK Sparrow. I thought you were saying there is more adjustment with the slap straps.

    Odds you're exactly right. I clip the fig 9 to loop and adjust with the 9.

    I've got the Nite Ize from EMS...
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    Hey Sparrow- I looked at the ENO slap straps and...

    Hey Sparrow-
    I looked at the ENO slap straps and I guess I'm missing something.

    http://www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com/slap-strap.html

    From the pics on the web, they look to be similar to...
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    Sparrow- As mentioned above, I do all my fine...

    Sparrow-
    As mentioned above, I do all my fine adjustments with the figure 9. Thus if I were going to hang between 2 trees that were say 12'-15' apart, two 6' lengths of webbing with only end loops...
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    Acer- Thanks for the kind words. I still can't...

    Acer- Thanks for the kind words. I still can't believe they pay me to do the job. It's my pleasure.

    dmrichm- Hey brother. A fellow tech. ops. monkey hey? We also use many CMC products and have...
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    I think you're right on both points: the dynamic...

    I think you're right on both points: the dynamic loading is not the same and polyester would work better. Thanks for humoring me.
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    Jeff- Thanks for your replies. I hope this...

    Jeff-
    Thanks for your replies. I hope this doesn't sound condescending but I am well aware of why rescue gear stretches. This anchor is designed to support a litter with patient, gear and an...
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    Thanks for the length P. Jeff-Just a reflex I...

    Thanks for the length P.

    Jeff-Just a reflex I guess. When I think webbing I think to look at one of the suppliers we use for rescue gear. I haven't looked into the suppliers you mentioned. What...
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    Thanks for the input odds. These straps are...

    Thanks for the input odds. These straps are designed to be an anchor for rescue operations. They are designed to stretch some, specifically if there is a shock load to the system, but I would...
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    CMC Tree Hugger

    I've been using 3' lengths of 1" tubular webbing with loops on each end as tree huggers. Many times the 3' length doesn't work out perfectly (clipping my figure 9 into both loops or feeding one end...
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    Opie- While I have your ear, do you have a...

    Opie- While I have your ear, do you have a favorite supplier?
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    Thank you sir. Exactly the info I needed without...

    Thank you sir. Exactly the info I needed without the hours of skimming; from the guru nontheless. I appreciate it. Good luck with the business. Lots of good info on the site. Thanks again.
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    Woopie ridge Line

    I know this is in a thread somewhere but I thought I'd try to save some time and ask anew.

    I'd like to switch to a woopie sling for my tarp ridge line. Any opinions on the best cord for this...
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    Here's where I got mine. Not the cheapest but...

    Here's where I got mine. Not the cheapest but it's new and cammo. Good luck.

    http://wiggys.com/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=197&CFID=864258&CFTOKEN=95034059
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    BoP- Do you have a link or pic? Sounds like a...

    BoP- Do you have a link or pic? Sounds like a great option. Thanks
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    Sleeping bag for UQ

    I wanted to report on a configuration I used last weekend with some success. Although the weight and bulk of the system may be limiting, it was functional and I thought I'd toss it out there for...
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    And finally, a side shot from the head of the...

    And finally, a side shot from the head of the hammock.

    The tie outs at the head and foot (that go through the small ends of the OC and UC) attached to the main line with prussics hold the liner...
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    Here's a shot looking down into the SS. I know...

    Here's a shot looking down into the SS. I know it's not super clear but from left to right: HH hammock, SB, OC pad, Wiggeys, SSUC.
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    Here's the side shot with the 2 soft links over...

    Here's the side shot with the 2 soft links over the ridge. I'd like to do one more at the head of the hammock but I'd have to add another tie out on the Wiggys.
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    SS with Wiggys UQ Kinda?

    I was fooling around today and thoiught I'd try the Garlington UQ system with my Wiggys poncho liner. I put it all together and it worked pretty well. Easy on and off but kind of a PITA to hold the...
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    Thanks for the pointers Billy. A couple large...

    Thanks for the pointers Billy. A couple large bags will be in my pack for my Oct. trip in the Whites. I hope to experiment more before then. I'll keep you all posted.
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    Forgot about the pocket in the Claytor. So I'd...

    Forgot about the pocket in the Claytor.

    So I'd want the bags under my ocf pad. Thanks man. Options are good. Especially for the weight and cost of a couple garbage bags.
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    DuctTape- how did you layer your set-up? Any...

    DuctTape- how did you layer your set-up? Any pads in the hammock or between pocho and hammock?

    I just picked up a SS undercover to stuff stuff in for added degrees and a willys poncho liner to...
  37. I'm with Gargoyle. The hammock not in constant...

    I'm with Gargoyle. The hammock not in constant stress has got to be better than the hammock in a state of constant stress. I also understand that its the stress on the hammock that corrects the...
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    No, I meant an anchor hitch (or bend depending on...

    No, I meant an anchor hitch (or bend depending on who you're talking to). The webbing is in the rings so I don't see a problem with compression. I'll take the weight of the rings (negligible) for...
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    Ring Buckle Supports

    Quickly set up a ring buckle support system tonight. Hammock main line, anchor hitch to two descending rigs, 16' (will trim) of one inch webbing from tree (fed through double figure eight on a...
  40. Thanks for the tips fellas. Like with the rest...

    Thanks for the tips fellas. Like with the rest of my gear, this system is going to take some setup, break in, and how-to time.

    Rev- it' already shipped. Do you have pics of the kidney/torso...
  41. This is an ongoing theme/question in this forum;...

    This is an ongoing theme/question in this forum; one that I have been struggleing with since I received my explorer about a month ago. I'm in the same boat you are in. I spend time on the trail and...
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    Tried that set-up last night. Two pads (blue ccf...

    Tried that set-up last night. Two pads (blue ccf and uninflated thermarest) with fleece liner over the pads and a 20* synthetic for TQ. I spread the pads out so there was coverage over my...
  43. I heard back from Wiggy today. 8 ties on the...

    I heard back from Wiggy today. 8 ties on the liner and ~$45.oo for the liner with ties. If you scroll down on the page from the link http://wiggys.com/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=197 and select the...
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    Thanks for sharing Stormcrow. I've been cursing...

    Thanks for sharing Stormcrow. I've been cursing my clove hitch method. Just made woopie slings to try for guy lines (did it more to learn the process than to necessarily use on a regulat basis). ...
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    I found them: http://wiggys.com/moreinfo.cfm?Product_ID=197

    I wrote to Wiggys and asked how many tie-outs were on there liners. Wouldn't be a big deal to sew your own if the stock liners come...
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    Thnaks for the input. I'm a believer in "you get...

    Thnaks for the input. I'm a believer in "you get what you pay for" so I figured there was a difference. Now I know what it is. Thanks for the edjamacation and I appologize for the temporary...
  47. Might try this set-up while I make up my mind...

    Might try this set-up while I make up my mind (and come up with the cash) between a SS or DIY UQ.

    A couple questions:

    Is the Wiggys much different than the military liners I'm seeing on-line...
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    Gunn- ...

    Gunn- http://thru-hiker.com/materials/insulation.php

    The price was actually $25.95

    So it's the quality? Prickly feathers sticking through the fabric, less loft, etc..?
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    This thread got my noodle working and I wondered...

    This thread got my noodle working and I wondered if there was a cheaper way to get goose down. I searched around and found 50+ ounces of 750fp down in a comforter for about $100 on ebay. Thru-hiker...
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    Just completed my first woopie sling in 1/8"...

    Just completed my first woopie sling in 1/8" paracord. I think it's paracord anyway. I know it was military issue (we got a 32 gallon bucket of it from the local armory) and it is the only cord we...
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