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    The Simply Light Designs (SLD) Trail Lair hammock...

    The Simply Light Designs (SLD) Trail Lair hammock is a very solid consideration as well. Jared has been excellent to buy from and is fast. Spooky fast. I make no claim that this is the right one for...
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    New Hammock answers my own questions

    Thank you to Jared, who is as fast and skilled as has been told, for my new hammock.
    I'm really digging it.

    I write this to offer my own personal findings. I had already decided I wanted a...
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    171174 The Greylock was excellent. worked...

    171174 The Greylock was excellent. worked perfectly and fit well. Easy to hang and adjust, i really dig it.
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    I use a piece of fabric called radiantex. Its...

    I use a piece of fabric called radiantex. Its mylar and some type of polysomesuch. I don't recall what exactly. I've been using it for quite a few years now and it has always done the trick. If it...
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    New underquilt.

    Merry Christmas and a thank you to my family and JRB for my new Greylock 4. I've been admiring them for some time now and I'm happy to finally have a piece of Jack's gear. I'm going for trip on the...
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    132331 From beer I am enjoying. Cheers.

    132331
    From beer I am enjoying.
    Cheers.
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    Yeah, same for me. I really don't like camo but...

    Yeah, same for me. I really don't like camo but when I saw the dark olive and woodland it just looked right so that's what I went with. Normally I would probably get mid tone forest colors but that...
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    One other thing I liked was they made the double...

    One other thing I liked was they made the double ended stuff sack out of matching material to the cover. Nice touch.
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    my new hammock

    Thought I'd share my thoughts on my new hammock.
    After pestering the Mecks with several emails, all of which were answered promptly and thoroughly, I placed my order on December first. They have a...
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    A hammeck envy-s, some Dutch bridge whoopie...

    A hammeck envy-s, some Dutch bridge whoopie hooks, and a harmonica.
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    Yes I will. It is just coming over the border...

    Yes I will. It is just coming over the border into Canada now. I don't know for sure but I hope it will be here by Christmas as I have a trip I'm taking just after boxing day. A paddle and hammock...
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    This is what I have coming. It does look sharp...

    This is what I have coming. It does look sharp don't it. I thought I would outgrow the excitement of waiting for new toys, but I haven't.
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    I didn't get the hooks but they look like a good...

    I didn't get the hooks but they look like a good idea.
    So if you go to the main shopping page you can select from hammocks, stands, accessories, custom, and apparel. It is under custom. If you go...
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    I'm pretty sure you have to go into custom and...

    I'm pretty sure you have to go into custom and order the color there. $10 I think. That's how it went whe I ordered my envy-s. I just went and looked, and the quilt hooks are under custom work as...
  15. Is that thing on the ground? I wonder if they...

    Is that thing on the ground? I wonder if they were trying to use it in ground mode. I realize they are still tied to the off limits tree and the PAck hanger which is a no-no, but maybe that was what...
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    One of the worst things to happen to me...

    One of the worst things to happen to me hammocking was also one of my best.
    We had set up camp beside a lake and after a great day and dinner it began to rain pretty hard. we sat under our tarps...
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    Has anyone actually had an issue with the hyperD...

    Has anyone actually had an issue with the hyperD fabric being too narrow. It seems to be a popular material and I don't recall reading anything about it.
    I'm just curious because I want to order an...
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    It's also for fixing the muni if needed, and as a...

    It's also for fixing the muni if needed, and as a toggle. love them multi use items.
  19. Just wanted to comment on the bulk of quilts....

    Just wanted to comment on the bulk of quilts.
    They may look bulky but they are not. When I started hammocking, I used a 20f synthetic mummy bag and and because of too much volume, switched it out...
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    I feel I should mention that I have no experience...

    I feel I should mention that I have no experience with the clark hammock, just the under quilt.
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    A 3/4 length will cover from neck to somewhere...

    A 3/4 length will cover from neck to somewhere around the knees or more depending on how tall you are. Mine goes to the top of my calf muscles. During the warmer months the foot box of my top quilt...
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    :lol: that just made my day.

    :lol: that just made my day.
  23. Funny thing is Shug, 1/4 of the time it's you....

    Funny thing is Shug, 1/4 of the time it's you.
    Every post that is not brushed off has the potential to lead to some great posts later. Maybe an amazing trip report from the same poster who only a...
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    Canada should be on the list, that's where i'm at.

    Canada should be on the list, that's where i'm at.
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    IIRC, and believe me I don't always, I think it...

    IIRC, and believe me I don't always, I think it was roughly 1600-1800lbs.
    I don't know what the actual specs on the hammock fabric are, but I think if failure were to occur it would be there....
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    Amsteel is cheaper and much lighter than a...

    Amsteel is cheaper and much lighter than a wheelchair. ;)
    I jest.

    I must say that I don't much care for the trend to hand out helmets the second we're born, and add padding to everything in life....
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    Hi Jungle Jim and welcome. Enjoy the forums,...

    Hi Jungle Jim and welcome.
    Enjoy the forums, it's an amazing place with way too much good info and equally good folks.
    Signing off from the bottom end of the big rock just off the left coast.
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    I'll see if i can get him to take some poics or...

    I'll see if i can get him to take some poics or if maybe I can.
    It is the exact shape of the velcro on the bottom of the hammock(as expected) with a bit of elastic in the middle to hold it close.
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    I would like 1 XXL black and 1 XXL sage please.

    I would like 1 XXL black and 1 XXL sage please.
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    I set mine up like this... Video on Vimeo:...

    I set mine up like this...

    Video on Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/36014788

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    It has worked very well for me.

    edit: just noticed that this is basically what MAD777 just posted
  31. I don't use a pillow, but if I feel I want one or...

    I don't use a pillow, but if I feel I want one or it is a wee bit cold on the back of my head, I use my shirt or some such.
    I used to bring one stake "just in case", and would use sticks found on...
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    It's so fun seeing new innovations, ideas, and...

    It's so fun seeing new innovations, ideas, and products still coming out strong. Nice upgrade Brandon.
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    In case anyone is interested, He asked about the...

    In case anyone is interested, He asked about the coverage of the z-liner and they said it would completely cover the sleeping area when used as an individual hammock but with a second occupant they...
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    Flex 180 z liner

    Hello all. If anyone is interested, I was just talking with a buddy of mine who had ordered a flex 180 but told them not to ship it until the z-liner was ready for that hammock. He informs me that he...
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    hanging hugs.

    I happened across this today on lunch break and don't recall seeing them on this forum before. Thought I'd post the link for perusal. Just something hammock to look at. If it's been on here bfore...
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    I use my winter yeti year round here in B.C. but...

    I use my winter yeti year round here in B.C. but often I slide it off to the side or use no top insulation. It vents real well but has been too warm a couple time. But as I said I just pull it off to...
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    I know this is a really old thread but I was...

    I know this is a really old thread but I was wondering if anyone ever did try this thing. If a sleeping bag really would loft into the spaces, it might be worth it.
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    Got a little greedy on a burrow.

    I got my 20° burrow yesterday before I had even got to work. Big smile for most of the day after that. Shipping from Hammock Gear to Vancouver Island was 5 days including 2 stuck in customs, where...
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    Thanks for the videos Blaze. I just tried your...

    Thanks for the videos Blaze. I just tried your updated method and am very pleased with the result. My new favorite way to set the pull outs. Uses less cord than I thought it would. Good thinking.
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    I dont know whats funnier, your request or their...

    I dont know whats funnier, your request or their reply. :D
  41. In the link to the story is a slideshow, and it...

    In the link to the story is a slideshow, and it looks the they are using HH explorers.
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    That's basically what I recall too. WBG: "Hey...

    That's basically what I recall too.

    WBG: "Hey check out my hammock."(Eldorado)
    Hammockers: "Yes, Very nice, looks promising."
    Other hammock maker: "I don't like that you should do that, it looks...
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    Evolving hang preferences.

    I am not looking for help, I am comfy. I just want to discuss changes in the way people like to hang over time.
    The hammock I'll be referring to is the WB BB. But I am interested in eveyones...
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    I just wanted to comment on using a quilt like...

    I just wanted to comment on using a quilt like the yeti with some sort of pad. Now my only experience is with a yeti so bear that in mind. I have the winter yeti and have been down to about -12c, so...
  45. Poll: I usually have my foot end a couple of inches...

    I usually have my foot end a couple of inches higher. I like to be more toward the head end of the hammock and having the feet higher seems to help keep me there.
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    From a beer I enjoy. ...

    From a beer I enjoy.
    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=48&pictureid=6708
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    Hi Graccious. Nothing wrong with the henessys. My...

    Hi Graccious. Nothing wrong with the henessys. My first hammock was one.(actually two. I got a free one as part of the sale they had going.) I didn't much care for the bottom entry but now they come...
  48. Thread: Car camping

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    Poll: I voted always, but to be honest it's more like...

    I voted always, but to be honest it's more like truck camping as it's usually
    4X4 country we go to. ocassionally on the side of a road but even then way out in nowhere land. I pack like I am gonna...
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    Hammockforums.net..... Inspired Elevation. ...

    Hammockforums.net..... Inspired Elevation.
    ..... Dedicated innovation, Inspired Elevation.
    ..... Inspiring ideas, friendships, and healthier outdoor...
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    Still waiting. I wouldn't mind seeing this new...

    Still waiting. I wouldn't mind seeing this new system.
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