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  1. I just canceled my reservation at the Park. I...

    I just canceled my reservation at the Park. I will not be able to make it. I hadn't read any post before I canceled so it should now have at least one open site now.
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    You can still order the nube and the hammock at...

    You can still order the nube and the hammock at Sierra Madre. They are still offering each for the same price.
  3. Carabiner cross loading

    According to an Oregon Fire Department testing of Carabiners, a 3-way load on a 10,000lb rated carabiner broke when loaded to 4700lbs.
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    Having gone through so much, Tala is the dog,...

    Having gone through so much, Tala is the dog, wolf. You did pretty good yourself. Great Journey.
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    Howdy from Pearland, Texas. I am so hooked on...

    Howdy from Pearland, Texas. I am so hooked on Hammock gear and broke, that I may have to sell the house and just live in the tarp hammock at the park.
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    Greetings from Pearland, Texas

    Greetings from Pearland, Texas
  7. Thread: Philmont

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    I went to Philmont back in 1969. We were still...

    I went to Philmont back in 1969. We were still allowed to make fires to cook by. About the only restrictions was not to pack anything not absolutely needed. Went through our packs and threw out thing...
  8. I have already mentioned that I have plenty of...

    I have already mentioned that I have plenty of room since each site is being arranged for 5 people each. You are more than welcome to join me at my site. I will be arriving Friday afternoon. I will...
  9. My wife was planning on coming but she has...

    My wife was planning on coming but she has bailed. It will be only myself. I don't know how many can fit on one site but anyone is welcome to come and share my site.
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    stakes

    The stakes were by Alamosa called the stake boom. What type of material are they made from. I am have made some out of galvanized pipe but they weight too much.
    Looks Great. Great Job
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    Portable Hammock Stand

    Thanks, I was setting the stand first and then running the lines out to the stakes. Just didn't think to do it the other way. I know it holds because I have got it set before but I was not able to...
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    I am trying a bipod portable hammock stand using...

    I am trying a bipod portable hammock stand using your stake booms. What I am having problems with is if I don't get the same distance on each stake, then one takes more force and pulls out taking the...
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    tarp vs tent

    What I have found as a limit in using a tent is the weight and size of the tent to house a hammock. I have found some expensive backpacking tents that have the height but not the length or the length...
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    tent vs tarp

    With bridge hammocks, I don't feel that I get enough coverage with existing tarps. I don't have the ability to DIY my own tarp. I then am looking for a light-weight tent that can accommodate two...
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    Tent Vs Tarp

    Has anyone ever used a modified tent to hang a hammock inside instead of a tarp? Is it the weight factor that has prevented anyone from trying this? With the RR, I am wanting more protection from...
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    search for boom stake. Alamosa designed a stake...

    search for boom stake. Alamosa designed a stake that will hold the tripod. I have used his design for a bipod portable hammock stand made from EMT conduit.
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    Wanting a Custom Bridge Hammock

    I am looking for members who can make me a Bridge hammock with weight capacity of 300lb and wider than the JRB BMBH deluxe. I have been reading some threads about the Griz Bridge and TeeDee mods and...
  18. I am always interested in learning what local...

    I am always interested in learning what local edibles there are and how to prepare them.
  19. I have not been to a group hang yet, so I would...

    I have not been to a group hang yet, so I would like to try one this year. Yes, I will be attending. I am looking forward to meeting others in this forum.
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    Great Design

    This is the best set-up that I have seen for my needs. I have been trying to find a larger tarp. I currently have a SuperFly and I don't think it is big enough for my needs using a BMBH. I am...
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    Sticky: Just added myself

    Just added myself
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