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Another big guy here. 6'0", 287-292lbs depending on lunch ;). I'm partial to the WBBB 1.7DL.

Not my hang, but wow:
Mac Stone Photography, hanging from a cypress tree at Fisheating creek in the northern Everglades........

hang the head end near the house on one rafter, the foot close to the outside edge of the porch, 9 rafters to the left. Hang the 2nd hammock two rafters over from the first, that should be enough...

If you've decided on a Blackbird you will still need:
1. A set of two (2) climbing carabiners, or a pair of dutch clips. These will allow you to fasten your suspension around the trees.
2. Two...

and here I thought plywood was manufactured. I want to see that plantation now.

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Or, get a copy of your prescription, go online, and purchase the software and the reader to view these reports yourself.

domromer,
So far I've had pretty good luck with my KAQ Lost River, from Arrowhead Equipment.

I bought my Lost River UQ awhile back and have really liked it for hammock camping in FL. But I've been fighting with the suspension trying to keep it under me all night. The existing loop...

Went camping this week with my sons BSA Pack. My family slept in our tent. I chose my WBBB hammock. The first two nights temps here in Orlando, FL were in the 20's. I bring my BiPAP machine on my...

Also happens to coincide with the winter solstice, and the Ursid meteor storm (Look toward Ursa Minor during the Eclipse.) Great time to take up celebrating Yule.

I use a ResMed Plus M. My pressure settings are HIGH and I don't even try to overnight hike with my equip. I dayhike, and sleep comfortably back at camp in my hammock with my equip sitting on a...

+1 on the Slurpee straw

The Wally World lights are kitted out for 3 C-cell batteries, a bit heavier than the others mentioned,
9.65 oz w/batteries
$6.98
available in white, blue, red, green, and multi

The Switchback can be unzipped down both sides and then tied to the ridgeline up out of the way. Again, not completely removable in the 'leave it behind' sense.

Shane,
Not a bad idea.......But.... your execution will allow the the frame to rotate left or right off of the legs, and fall over. You will need to either: 1. Notch the legs as well as the base of...

Skip the magazine, sign up for the monthly sales flyer. Generally there is at least one 40% off coupon each month, often there is a 50% off... Have a non-DIY friend sign up as well using your...

ROFLMAO
IMO the funniest thread ever. Darn near hurt myself I've been laughing so hard. Guess I'm all about slapstick.

Mlabri Hammock

This'ns really tempting.

Sawyers undo your gathering at the end of the hammock, lay out your hammock and bugnet and spray liberally. Try NOT to get in on you while its wet, DON'T let cats near it while it's wet. But once...

Would love to do a hang here. But it'd require $$$ and either multiple PHS or a completed and reliable tensegrity hammock stand like the ones being experimented with elsewhere in the forums. Not a...

Another possible site:
Mill Dam Recreation Area
Available for Group use from Oct thru March. Right on a 168 acre lake, with swimming area and a nearby boat ramp. Only issue I can forsee is it...

I Gotta go with gargoyle on this one. Cheaper to replace the pad then it is to clean it.

Had water bottles freeze in March at Forever Florida near Kenansville just this year.

Some great and inexpensive hammocks from some great companies out there. Hammock Bliss, ENO, Grand Trunk, etc. Just a little more and you can get a decent setup including tarp from Claytor. I...

A true gram weenie gets liposuction the day before the hike. ;)

Found the statute:
Relevant bit is at the end.

Hrrm, I had looked up the regs at one time. But the site has been redesigned, and regulations updated for this year... I've just sent an email off to the Florida State Parks system to get a...

Welcome Flack,
Another Florida Hanger here. Most of my hiking is day hikes. Camping is left to truck camping with Cub Scouts.. It can get pretty cold down here. Cold cold enough this last March to...

Great savings on that gear. Marc, thanks for the tip off. Enjoy the good karma, and the credit you get toward your next purchase.

Really like the Pacsafe.... just add one of these http://www.amazon.com/Sunbeam-LED-Light-Panic-Alarm/dp/B000Y1NGOC/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t/190-6310234-4255600 to it for a CHEAP audible alarm so you'll...

Nope, ends on the 13th. Still have more time!

http://www.madrockclimbing.com/products/product.asp?_item=100049

Lighter, cheaper, and can handle a slightly heavier load than Black Diamonds HotWire 'biners, and the Black Diamond 'biners only...

Welcome to HF. Have friends and family in Parker.

The Pando aspen grove in Utah......Jus' sayin.;)

The Grand Trunk Skeeter Beater Pro will make a truly fine starter hammock. Especially so if you're on a tight budget. Even the stock suspension is OK for your first few hangs. I would however...

Slowhike, that is one HUGE tarp. But looks like it made for a GREAT hang.

Funny, funny stuff.:lol:
Of course a simple 'Hey kids, grab one for me too.' Would have had just as good an effect..and you'd have still been able to use the hammock.

linksgard2 -
300lb weight limit was one of the factors that lead to my 'short list'
Warbonnets Blackbird - http://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/blackbirds.php
Claytor's Jungle Hammock -...

Though Grand Trunk vids show rope suspensions, and they even include rope suspensions on most of their hammocks (the nano-7 being the exception) The common belief here on HF is that they aren't good...

I haven't seen the Switchback in person.... One of Cannibals posts turned me on to it. It doesn't have the footbox, the nylon lays a little lower on the sides when your lying in it making it feel a...

Looks good man. Really good.
Job well done.

another idea. This one is even scouting related.
http://www.pioneeringprojects.org/projects/images/pion48.gif

NOTHING will 'keep you safe' when in the outdoors during a Thunderstorm. TStorms rightfully scare the beejeezus out of even experienced outdoorsmen.
That said:
1. Don't hang near a river during a...

consider:
Canopy Anchors
http://www.harborfreight.com/6-piece-15-inch-x-3-inch-canopy-anchor-set-99693.html

Trapping "Super Stakes"...

And IF, SOMEHOW Mkrzyski falls through. I'll back him up.

Check with your buddy, and find out WHY he wants the larger tieouts. He may be intending to use them as a shelf, or planning to add a pocket, or may have even seen a pic of one of the many hammocks...

And here I thought the Fountain of Youth was in Casadega. ;)

Jason,
I'm a big guy, 6'0" 287#. There are three hammocks on my wish-list for hammock camping. All three would be excellent choices:
Warbonnets Blackbird which you're already aware of.....

Yep, did the same with my nano-7. admittedly it doesn't come with any suspension, just a set of carbiners looped through the end channels. But I ordered a set of slings, a ridgeline, tree huggers as...