I absolutely loved my trip to the Sawtooths. Would go back again in a heartbeat.
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I absolutely loved my trip to the Sawtooths. Would go back again in a heartbeat.
My buddy caught his second largest fish ever in Aloha (North West corner of the lake). Took him most of the day and he had to use a weighted fly line and let us sink for quite a while. Not sure what...
Just got back from my trip. The lakes were gorgeous and there were plenty of trees to hang from near Aloha. The winds were howling but the rocks and trees blocked most of it. Base camped right on the...
Thanks Natemeister. I just ordered a pair of 7’ huggers. Combined with the 5’ huggers I already have I’ll be able to get 12’ per side plus the 6’ woopie slings. I could also bring the strap from my...
Hi Ryan. Awesome pic!
I am headed to Lake Aloha in a couple weeks and am looking for a bit of information. I am using a new whoopee sling suspension paired with a set of 5' huggers this trip and...
Thanks guys!
One more question, if you don't mind... I am using a new whoopee sling suspension paired with a set of 5' huggers this trip and am curious if I'll run in to trees that might be too...
I’d much prefer to do one extended trip in the backcountry but with the group of guys I go with for our yearly excursion we’ve settled on a mix of day hiking and backpacking—especially if there...
Brilliant!
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Thanks everyone for the feedback and confirmation of adequate tree cover. Looking forward to my trip next month and being able to utilize my hammock instead of my tent is a bonus. Caught a few videos...
I’m headed to Desolation Wilderness in September and will be base camping in Lake Aloha (section 33). Would love to hear how you made out on your trips. I’ll be the only one in my group with a...
Hmmmm...after browsing Dutch’s site for a new suspension I started looking at his hammocks. Now I’m sold on the Chameleon as my next lay. That being said I’m looking for advice on the lightest fabric...
Above Haynack the trees started to thin but everywhere else were plenty of trees to hang from. Didn't do the full loop, so not sure about the other side. Enjoy! It was a great trip.
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My luxury item is my Helinox Ground Chair, the best, lightest chair I've found. Better than the Alite Monarch Butterfly and the REI chair. I have all three.
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Got back from RMNP yesterday. The trip was fantastic. We did a few day trip/acclimation hikes then hiked the Green Mountain Trail to the Tonahutu Group site. We base camped there and hiked with our...
Awesome news, ringtail. I'm heading out to CO on Saturday. We're stopping by the ranger station Sunday/Monday morning to secure our sites. We're going to do a 2-day/3-night hike bookended by a couple...
Thanks Seccleston for the info! We don't have site reservations yet—we'll stop by the ranger station when we get to CO. I'll bring both my tent and hammock and see if the sites you mention match up...
I will be backpacking the North Inlet / Tonahutu Trail in RMNP, Colorado this September and am wondering if there are enough trees to be able to hang each night. The other 3 members of my party will...
I have the Thermarest pillow that I use car camping and in the hammock. But it's too big for the hammock and pushes my head too far forward. I think I'll try one of those horseshoe shaped neck...
Impressions?
After doing a test I felt I would not be able to keep a reliable seal around me with the 50" wide Burrow. I was able to tuck about one inch on each side of the quilt under my body. Every time i tried...
Welcome from another CT hanger.
I was in much the same boat as you when I found hammockforums.net. After reading about all of the hammocks I decided on the BB and have been very happy. I also purchased the Warbonnet Superfly tarp....
I hang my pack off my suspension at the end of my hammock. Haven't camped in a busy campground with my hammock but I imagine if anyone tried messing with it I'd feel it in the hammock moreso than if...
I have the older version without the built-in doors. Great tarp! Very satisfied.
Hope you find a buyer.
I got the #4 Snakes Skins off Amazon for my Superfly — which, I believe is bigger than the BMJ. I just roll my tarp lines up in the corner then pull the skin towards the center. Repeat for the...
I went with "snake skins" and they worked out pretty good so far. I think, based on your description, that might actually work better for you than a bag.
That's a really good idea. Would even help some in the hammock, too.
I did a test last night with the Burrow and my 20" pad. The Burrow does not have any loops to run some shock cord through like...
Thanks for the suggestion. I do have a Crow's nest UQ but I think the combined weight and complexity may negate the benefits of using a TQ over a bag. If I can manage a good seal with the TQ/pad I...
The length/width of the Burrow is 78" x 50".
I'll have to double-check but I believe the Burrow has a couple of loops that I can run some shock cord through and wrap around a pad. I'm 5'7", 175# and have the cheap Therm-A-Rest (72x20x1) that I...
All your hammock are belong to us!
I'm going to Sequoia Kings Canyon in September wiith 3 friends. The average temp at night is supposed to be in the mid 40s but can, on occasion, get down to the low 20s. Unfortunately I'll be leaving...
That sounds like a great idea. If I had any sewing skills I might try it, but unfortunately I don't.
Well, I just finished packing. Leaving tomorrow. Did one last check of the GSMNP website and see that the parking area near Little River/Jakes Creek access road is closed to public use until October...
I went with sewn so I could splay it out in warm weather but cinch it up in the cold. And letting my wife us it on the couch should cut down on the groans when new gear arrives on the doorstep.
You definitely picked a good one. Nice job Mods! Fun contest, too!
Must've been amazing to be that close to an Eagle. Too bad it was due to injury.
I think I got a vote in under the gun. 5 stars.
Seems like every other year I wind up with mice in the basement. :cursing: I'm a little worried about storing gear (TQ/UQ/Sleeping Bag) there outside of those large, plastic bins you can get a...
Being right handed I find it much easier to work a zipper that is on my left. Something to think about.
If you have an iPhone you should get the app. It will alert you every time a new item becomes available.
I've seen this one a few times. I'm sure it'll be back.
With adequate underside protection you can leave the bag unzipped as a quilt. That's how I used my mummy bag.
I have the regular size (20 x 72) thermarest that I used tent camping and found it was too narrow and slippery in my dual layer blackbird. I found it too hard to keep it under me. The $5 blue Walmart...
Hey Fellas, I spoke with my buddies and we all agreed that the loop Doctari suggested sounded good. So I made the reservations for the October 18-22. The only thing I had to change was campsite #26...
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My pack, Gregory Palisade, has a bottom zipper meant to access a sleeping bag stowed in the bottom of the pack. This is where I put my tarp (in snakes skins) along with my stakes, hammock, rain...
Priority list? Yeah, I had a priority list... once. Went much the same as yours (hammock, tarp, underquilt, top quilt, etc). I planned to take it slow and spread the purchases out. Then I wound up...
Ordered one from S&C a couple of weeks ago. Great deal.
Great vid, Griz. So, were those howls coyotes or the Boy Scouts next door?