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Howdy there, good buddy from West Texas! Hope you enjoy the hangout!

After moving from pads to UQ, it got better, but not great. It wasn't until I added my down TQ that I was able to finally get really comfy with a good night's sleep. I sleep better in my BB than my...

That sounds like a fine idea, Brute!

I know how you feel Halo. Have the same issue in west Texas. Nothing but scrub mesquite and as all Texans know, mesquite is hated. I have actually found one good mesquite to tie to and whipped a...

Yep, stretches like a bawse! I used it when I forgot my whoopies (like an idiot!!) and used 550. Held me fine but my butt started at a foot from the ground when I got in and by 3 am, my butt was...

Man, am I jealous! That sounds like you had tons of fun. Even if the trips have bad parts or are completely bad, they beat a day at work and there is always something good to get out of it.

I may...

Me too! It can still live on in your heart and your new hammock!

I have the same prob, but at leat the dog hair helps with insulation! :lol:

Thanks for that tutorial! I attempted this with a DIY hammock and messed it up royally. I'll need to post pics to see if I can get some ideas on how to fix. I can see by your illustrations that I...

I'm with Brute here. Mine was the same. Now on a second-hand WBBB (black).

That is alarming to hear you lost 20 lbs in 3 days along with the several hour naps. Were you having trouble getting rest at night (in reference to the naps)? I certainly hope you aren't having any...

I have always hung with my whoops larks headed through the gathered end. I have recently been thinking about reversing that with the Dutch hooks or some other configuration. You will find yourself...

I am going to have to try that on my next tarp. That last one made me nuts for this very thing. Thanks for posting that info!

My camo superfly tarp can easily be seen! :( I did a one night solo in my OD cheapo jungle hammock for testing and never could see that thing in the brush.

Facebook....BAH! I don't care what people eat for lunch especially if they aren't taking a pic of their lunch in a hammock!

Welcome from West Texas! I love the idea of a B52 chute repurposed to a hammock! That's my kind of style ;)

"Cafe' de hanger" or "Cafe' de hammock"

I couldn't have said that any better!

Thanks for the subscription! It is highly appreciated!

Here is the link to the video like I promised! Enjoy all and be safe this 4th!

Alcohol stove safety video is complete. I will upload this evening and post the link for you guys tonight!

I am finalizing the edit on the video now :) I should have it up in the next couple of days. Funny, I filmed knocking it over and showing how fast the fire spread over the crispy grass in my back...

One of the biggest mistakes I made one cold night was wearing a thicker running type jacket at night. I thought layers would do the trick. Chuh....no! It did not let my body heat get into the TQ....

Welcome from West Texas!

The illustrations are awesome! Trying to picture this stuff in my head while reading text or getting all of the info out of one photo makes my peanut brain cramp something fierce at times!

I actually did just that with the whoopee larked over the continuous loop. I did it on a cheap-o flat jungle hammock that had all the leaders coming off of the end. The metal rings were really heavy,...

I really like that idea. I tried my buddy's portable wooden one and it scared the hades out of me. I was afraid it was going to fail and I was going to blow a spine on the bottom support. This would...

Welcome from West Texas Bushcraft!

I am pretty much only able to sleep on my side, bed or hammock. All but one of my hammocks are gathered end, so I elevate the head a bit, roll up a jacket or shirt and tuck under my neck, lay at a...

Welcome from San Angelo! We tough the heat out. Lots of water, hang out in the shade. I have tree issues here as well and I have gone as far as finding a couple of small mesquites and whipping all of...

Agreed with snubbie and cannibal.

I won't be canceling my trip. I will be finding another place to hang out there. Safety is my main concern here.

The fires are getting worse! I had a trip planned in July to go hang. Looks like it may not happen now. Colorado is going after that guy who started the blaze with his stove. I may be working up a...

Thanks guys! San Angelo is a great area of Texas. I really like it here, but good ol' West Texas makes for great hanging challenges and I know you know that!

It's great to be able to converse with...

Howdy Hangers!

I have to say that I have been a long time lurker of the forums and have found all kinds of useful info, but never really had anything to contribute. I feel the need to share what I...