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They tell me that we will cover 120 miles before we are done. Should be quite an adventure.

Well this weekend will be a first for me. Me and 11 other guys are loading up the boats and heading down the Edisto River Friday - Sunday.

The Edisto River is the longest completely undammed /...

I had not thought about being able to use trees that were closer together just because of the suspension type. I will have to fiddle with that starting tomorrow. Taking the BB and the Traveler with...

Sounds like a good setup!

That's one thing I am glad I learned as well. I started tying my tarp up with knots, but the tarpflys have me spoiled now. I will be in the hammock 6 nights next week to escape "Masters" traffic in...

A very valid point!

OK , so I'm not crazy. There are others out there like me!

When I first got into hammocks, I went all in. Had to have all the "buzzword gear". Don't get me wrong, they all seem to work, but what I have used just complicated things and had me keeping up...

Sounds like a good way to celebrate my 40th birthday! Will keep this in mind as it gets closer.

I too was apprehensive my first night in the woods in my hammock. I slept with music all night to drown out other noises. After that night I haven't thought about I anymore.

Most all of my camping...

Regretfully, I will no longer be able to join in on the fun of the Goat Island Hang. My daughter's soccer tournament is that weekend.

Look forward to the reports and pics.

Matt

This is my MacCat Standard in Coyote Brown.

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Ok I inspected my Dutch clips and they appear to be flawless I regard to craftsmanship. They are sanded round with no burrs. I also went back to my straps. One looks OK. The other is somewhat...

Hey everyone,

I just got back from hanging for 8 nights straight (well except that one night in the tent with my wife). The first day I hung my Traveler on my usual straps, sat down to test it,...

I think after last night she might start coming around to the hammock also.

Last night was my 7th night out camping. My wife came along for the night so I figured I would keep her company in the tent. Big mistake. I woke up and could barely move from sleeping on the pad on...

I got my standard in coyote brown. It looks great in the woods.

I would be all over a multicam BMJ!

I should be able to be there early Friday morning. I don't mind standing guard of the stuff.

In my quest to escape Master's traffic in Augusta, GA in a couple of weeks, I will be taking vacation like all the other smart folks around here.

My master plan this year is to load the truck...

It rained my first time out in my hammock. Had my MacCat Standard and had no problems other than a less than ideal setup (trees too close together). Stayed dry all night.

Thanks. This thread has gotten me ready to go. Been up in the front of the house going over gear and seeing what will and will not fit in the kayak. I have trimmed my necessities way back since...

Which sites are best suited for landing and launching kayaks? I think there was talk of a nice beach at one site?

It's hard to beat burgers and brats or steaks on a good ole campout.

I will hopefully get that Friday off work so I can come over early.

I'm not one for a lot of wildness, but since I am coming by myself I will sign up for the PG13 site to save room at the PG site for those that need it for their children.

Just ordered my bugnet from Warbonnet. Now I'm itching for more accessories from OES.

From the looks of last years pics, it seems like dogs are OK? I have a new pup and want to bring him...

I found that I have less pressure under my knee if I have a tight ridgeline. I have certainly tried all variations.

If you are on the fence about a dedicated top quilt, jump off. This summer burrow is AWESOME. So much better than my sleeping bag. Took the 40 deg burrow down to 30 with no problems other than my...

My burrow arrived today. I promptly packed it and the rest of my gear and headed for the lake. Its a summer burrow so it will get a good test tonight at around the freezing mark. Second time out in...

It has shipped. Order # 338. Hopefully it will be here in time for the weekend. Got a trip planned, and I don't want to fight with the sleeping bag.

Thanks Muskrat. Put me down in the hopeful column. I went through every page of the last thread and found lots of good info on the logistics.

We have a family place across and down from goat...

I would like to come as well. Can someone post the GPS coordinates of the parking and the island? Might have to check it all before May to see what the paddle is like.

I am eagerly awaiting my Summer Burrow!

I thought I would let the summer quilt stay the standard width and then if I need a 3season, I would know if I needed it wider or not. It won't matter as much in summer how wide it is.

Got my TTs today in the mail. Went straight to the porch and hung the WB Traveler. Attached the TTs and Crowsnest. Is it just me or do they render the channel adjustment of the Crowsnest unusable? ...

Thanks for the info! I will camp more in spring summer and fall and feel like it will get more use here in SC. Temps are mild. Might even see some recliner use when I can't be outside. I will just...

Made it through another night. Learned a few things for me and my comfort.

1) Rectanglular sleeping bag - Not good in a gathered end hammock. Warm yes, Easy NO. Although, I did like being able...

Enjoy! I am very pleased with quality of my standard silnylon.

Well I was able to get away today for an overnighter. This is my second trip with hammock and UQ. First trip it rained all night and I was hanging too low to the ground and got up at 5am.

I...

Just pulled the trigger on a Long/Sewn Summer Burrow in black. Will see how it does for temps and decide later on a 3S version. Hope it will be wide enough. That is the only thing I was hesitant...

I would say mine took about 8 days. I ordered on Thanksgiving and he started on the order the Monday after and I had it a week later give or take a day.

Well I finally got my Traveler today. Everyone thinks I'm crazy for being so pumped about a hammock. Swapped out the webbing suspension for Whoopies and set it up briefly to the columns under the...

Sighhhhh. I tried!

A traveler will be in my stocking tomorrow morning too. And some other REI goodies.

OK Stormcrow,

You had the Black Friday sale. When does the after Christmas sale begin? I think 3 season Burrows would be a nice thing to offer in the sale. Would go well with all the 3 season...

I was the same way with my Crowsnest when it came. As soon as I hung it and got it I could feel the warmth. It's awesome.

I love my Wiggy's sleeping bag - a 20deg hooded HUnter Ultralight (which it is not at 5 pounds). I have been warm in a tent with a pad to 15 degrees with it. But it is not hammock friendly. Way...

Glad youa re done. I really like my new tarp, but I feel a bigger one will be in order for winter weather! So don't go getting swamped with school work again too soon!

Since my tarp is smaller than what I thought it would be and with the weather forecast as it was, I wanted to get the tarp as close to the ground as possible to block the wind and rain. That worked...

Yep. This trip was a practice run. Took me an hour to get it good enough,although not exactly how I wanted it. I have been studying videos tonight from Brandon at Warbonnet and practicing hitches....