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My name is Mike I am presently living in NE Florida. I have not been to this forum since back in 2015, too many distractions in life and far too much intensity as well. I am hoping to be here more...

I'll have to check it out. Thanks for the info!!!

Mike

PS: Feel free to remove this if you'd like? Perhaps others might donate if they see this so they can participate in the discussion?

I am wondering if it is ok to post about or mention the imposition of fees in the GSMNP and links to sites that are opposed to these fees?

Mike

I have the Harbor Freight straps, got a two pach for $2.50 and cut the hardware off with a hacksaw. They work great with my Whppie Slings and a marlin spike.

Mike

I bought one of the folding Corona's at Lowe's today and so far, so good. I already have a "Wyoming Saw" and used it on Deep Creek in NC. The Wyoming worked good and seems comparable to the Sawvivor,...

Thamks for the info and suggestions. I found a pack saw at our local Gander Mountain that is slightly heavier, but looks like it would cut easier/better. I can't recall the brand, but will post it...

I am looking for a "Sawvivor" for backpacking, if anyone has one they would like to sell at a fair price. I also would appreciate any suggestions as to retailors that sell these at a fair price with...

What kind of hi-tech material is that table, does it break down for carry? ;)

(Just couldn't resist

I'm in!

PMike

fI have repeatedly tried to add myself to the map, just don't get it for some reason...

PMike
Jacksonville, FL 32218

Mike Thorpe

You might consider spraying the patch with something like "Camp Dry" also. I would think that the patch itself would wick water once it gets soaked???

Mike

Thanks for placing me/my name in the hammock drawing!

Mike
PMike

http://www.hammockforums.net/gallery/showimage.php?i=16331&c=3This pic is of the tool mentioned, simple, but very effective :)

....how to post pictures yet, but will try to figure it out and post one asap. The dsign is very simple as follows...

1) Obtain a piece of solid "leader wire" apporx 40 to 42 inches long

2)...

I find the dowel is great for getting the bury started and also find that by placing my foot on it while seated, enables me to keep slight tension which makes "milking" the bury into the rope or...

As I began to work toward splicing my whoopie slings, I started looking into "tools" to use for making splices and saw that others were using guitar strings and a multitude of other things. While...

As I began to work toward splicing my whoopie slings, I started looking into "tools" to use for making splices and saw that others were using guitar strings and a multitude of other things. While...

... a locked brummel and it seems to be holding quiet well. The issue I would address with the glue or a stich was one that occured when my son inlaw was holding the loops and trying to figure out...

Does anyone know if adhesives such as superglue or Gorilla Glue degrades the quality or strength of Amsteel Blue? I was thinking that if it doesn't affect the strength or integrity of the cord that...

Thanks to each of you for all the kind words and the gracious welcome. Hey SpecialK/JKM, I have family in the area still. My brother (Dan Thorpe) retired from Bradenton Police Dept a few years ago as...

My name is Mike and I live in NE Florida. I actually was born and rasied over on the Gulf coast, in Bradenton. I used to camp out as a kid and into my teens, but had not camped for decades until...