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  1. I don't think there are any loops, but you could...

    I don't think there are any loops, but you could do an out and back on the Tuxachenie Trail.

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  2. Yeah, I heard that too. If that happens, we're...

    Yeah, I heard that too. If that happens, we're good, but I'd hate for folks from out of state to drive in to find a locked gate.

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  3. I did. Unfortunately, my concerns were...

    I did.

    Unfortunately, my concerns were correct. The area is closed and gated. So, as of right now, we're in limbo. If the jackholes in Washington can get their act together and quit acting like a...
  4. Not yet, I'm going to make a run, though. At the...

    Not yet, I'm going to make a run, though. At the latest, it'll be Saturday. As soon as I know, I'll post an update.

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  5. So, just a heads up for everyone. As I was...

    So, just a heads up for everyone.

    As I was lying awake last night at around 3am, it dawned on me that there could be a slight snag in my grand plan. The Airey Lake Recreational Area is managed as...
  6. Hello all, As of today, there are 6 or 7...

    Hello all,

    As of today, there are 6 or 7 people that have signed up. At least enough for some decent conversation and story trading.

    I hope a few more are planning to go and just haven't used...
  7. Bring them both. There are plenty of trees. ...

    Bring them both. There are plenty of trees.

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    FS/FT: Sold to awilder pending funds.

    Sold to awilder pending funds.
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    FS/FT: Hammock Gear 20 degree Phoenix

    Lightly used under quilt. Never washed, stored in a smoke free home. Black outside/olive inside. Purchased in 2012.

    Included with the quilt: Original stuff sack and Dutchware ridgeline quilt...
  10. Thanks for running up to the woods to take these....

    Thanks for running up to the woods to take these. Here they are in the proper orientation.

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  11. A sign up form/spreadsheet is already in the...

    A sign up form/spreadsheet is already in the works, I just haven't had time to finish and publish it. We've got a little bit of time.

    Right now I'm open to any and all activities. I do a little...
  12. South MS > Airey Lake Recreation Area > Feb. 8-10, 2019

    The place: Airey Lake Recreation Area (https://goo.gl/maps/PdfYbfU4jwP2)
    The dates: Feb. 8-10, 2019
    The times: When you get there to when you leave.
    The weather: Who knows?
    The fees: None

    I...
  13. Thread: South MS hang?

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    Well, I just spoke with the district office and...

    Well, I just spoke with the district office and they have confirmed that there is no issue with hanging in the area. I'm starting an official planning thread with more info.
  14. Thread: South MS hang?

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    DeSoto National Forest. I'm not sure if hanging...

    DeSoto National Forest. I'm not sure if hanging is allowed there, especially en masse, so I need to call the ranger district office tomorrow and confirm.

    I'd hate to plan it all out and have a...
  15. Thread: South MS hang?

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    I did a quick recon trip this afternoon. The area...

    I did a quick recon trip this afternoon. The area is very accessible whether driving or hiking.

    Of course, I had to test the trees while I was...
  16. Thread: South MS hang?

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    After talking with a friend who's agreed to help...

    After talking with a friend who's agreed to help organize this, we've decided on a date. Due to work commitments and holidays and various other life happenings, we're going to aim for February 8-10,...
  17. Thread: South MS hang?

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    I'm talkin' SOUTH Mississippi. DeSoto National...

    I'm talkin' SOUTH Mississippi. DeSoto National Forest area.
  18. Thread: South MS hang?

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    South MS hang?

    Has anyone ever put together a hang for South Mississippi? I haven't been on a trip in a while and it'd be nice to see what new hammock stuff is out there.

    I'd imagine that November-February...
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    My girlfriend and I are thinking about joining in...

    My girlfriend and I are thinking about joining in on this one. We'd probably be coming in Saturday morning.

    I don't know if we're up for a hike in, so we might just park at 6 and walk in from...
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    Thanks HammockGear!!

    After a recent trip to the Linville Gorge, I noticed that one of the snaps on my top quilt had torn through the fabric. I contacted Adam and Jenny and they said to send the quilt back and they could...
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    I feel kinda bad for the guys out there on this...

    I feel kinda bad for the guys out there on this one. It's been raining around here since Friday evening. Guess it'll make for a good test of their tarps.
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    I've got to bail too. My work schedule changed...

    I've got to bail too. My work schedule changed and I'm having to teach all weekend. BOO!
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    This past weekend, my girl and I found three...

    This past weekend, my girl and I found three trees perfectly spaced.

    Yeah, we weren't all cozied up next to each other, but it was close enough that we could both lay in the hammocks and chat...
  24. Trip report: Linville Gorge - September 16th &17th

    We arrived at the Pinch-In trail head around 10 in the morning on Friday, September 15th. Our intention was to hike down Pinch-In, turn north on the Linville Gorge Trail and camp somewhere between...
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    Muskrat; Flackfizer; TheBearfinder Gumbo...

    Muskrat;
    Flackfizer;
    TheBearfinder
    Gumbo
    Timberrr
    Swamp_Stomper
    Muskrat (as a MAYBE)
    JKRay & Son
    FLRider ( possibly +1 with me)
    Giggity
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    Count me and maybe +1 in for this one. We won't...

    Count me and maybe +1 in for this one. We won't be showing up until 5 or so Saturday, so just an overnight trip for us, but hey, it's 20 minutes from the house.

    Hopefully the nice weather keeps...
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    It's currently 81 in Jacksonville. Calling...

    It's currently 81 in Jacksonville.

    Calling for a low of 65 tonight. I foresee sleeping with the windows open tonight!

    And as an aside, only 8 more days until I take my first trip to the...
  28. A week or so should be good...that's what I'm...

    A week or so should be good...that's what I'm going to plan on doing.

    I'll be there with the girl and possibly +2 dogs depending on the weather.
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    See my previous post. :D I'll take it, just...

    See my previous post. :D

    I'll take it, just let me know where to send $$$
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    Another PM Sent...if no one has taken it, I will.

    Another PM Sent...if no one has taken it, I will.
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    Holy Sh!t Extenders!! Looking forward to it....

    Holy Sh!t Extenders!!

    Looking forward to it. :cool:
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    Ooooooo...I've got me +1 girlfriend and +2 dogs...

    Ooooooo...I've got me +1 girlfriend and +2 dogs that will more than likely be there depending on the dates.

    Also going to try to bring a couple more that just got into hanging. :-)
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    She'll be using my 3S incubator and DIY down top...

    She'll be using my 3S incubator and DIY down top quilt and I'll be using a 3S Phoenix and top quilt.
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    Ultimatums do indeed work

    So the girl and I went on a 3 day trip to Shenandoah NP back in March. After two miserable nights on the ground, I informed her that the next time we go backpacking we would both be in hammocks or...
  35. Thread: AT Thru - 2012

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    @Cannibal - Yeah, I know the weather can be super...

    @Cannibal - Yeah, I know the weather can be super craptastic that time of year, but unfortunately, that's our down time at work so it's the most feasible scheduling wise. I've only got a couple more...
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    No need to wait Chuck Norris can roundhouse...

    No need to wait

    Chuck Norris can roundhouse kick everyone in the world simultaneously...
  37. Thread: AT Thru - 2012

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    AT Thru - 2012

    Anyone planning on being on the AT next season?

    I've got an early start planned for mid-February next year.
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    WTT - WBBB 1.7SL for WBBB 1.1DL

    Considering a trade. I've got a Single 1.7 in the standard Olive Green, but am wanting a DL 1.1. There's a possibility that I'd trade for one of the imports, but there'd have to be more on your end...
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    I agree, but I would sleep better in the...

    I agree, but I would sleep better in the Blackbird. She's tried it out, but is still not convinced that she'd stay warm enough.

    Never fear, if my AT thru happens next year, the BB will be going...
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    I'm headed to Monongahela National Forest in...

    I'm headed to Monongahela National Forest in about 10 days...even though I'll be tenting it with the girl. I know, I know, I haven't converted her to the light side yet.

    Pic will be...
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    With Bearfinder's eating utensil in it!

    With Bearfinder's eating utensil in it!
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    They were delicious...as was the cobbler and the...

    They were delicious...as was the cobbler and the chocolate cherry surprise and the pork tenderloin and the gumbo and the dutch oven pizza and a nanner puddin' and...well, I think you get the idea.
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    S%*t Extenders...what are they?

    S%*t Extenders...what are they?
  44. I think a quicker route might be to take 17...

    I think a quicker route might be to take 17 through Palatka, then hop on to 19 there. Shouldn't be too much traffic that time of day...

    I'll be heading out around noon-ish, I hope. Just depends on...
  45. I thought there was some sort of water supply at...

    I thought there was some sort of water supply at the campground other than water out of the lake?

    Looks like I'll be there sometime late Friday afternoon unless FedEx does a superb job of getting...
  46. I think with this many people there won't be any...

    I think with this many people there won't be any time that the camp is completely unoccupied. Just my $.02
  47. Happy Day!

    Just got the shipping notification from Hammock Gear...my quilts are in route!

    I'll be arriving sometime Friday and staying until Sunday. I was considering a long walk in, but I changed my mind...
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    No doubt. I was pleasantly surprised by that. You...

    No doubt. I was pleasantly surprised by that. You could have probably setup camp anywhere along the bank as well...lots of good trees.



    I'll probably be doing this section of trail again, it's...
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    Day hike down the Suwannee River

    Not too much to say. It was a chilly morning (by Florida Standards)...roughly 40 degrees give or take. I suppose that'd be considered balmy to you northern dwellers. Anyway, hiked in a little over 8...
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    TFC Rick, I'm going to leave from the Spring...

    TFC Rick, I'm going to leave from the Spring House trail head in White Springs and head north...or west...or West North West. You're more than welcome to join.

    I'll be leaving Orange Park around...
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