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    I have a Hennesy expedition hammock. Has...

    I have a Hennesy expedition hammock.

    Has anyone tried the Klymit pad.?

    Thanks for the replies gents.
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    inside the hammock insulation?

    Not sure where this thread belongs. Neither in the top insulation, or bottom insulation forum.
    Looking for ideas on inside the hammock insulation.
    At just below freezing I found that an 8 foot...
  3. No clothing. Clothing traps sweat next to our...

    No clothing. Clothing traps sweat next to our skin, that cold water makes you colder than you would be without clothing.
    If it it cold below your gear is rated, you will be able to tell the...
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    3 weeks ago San Diego airport, TSA, no interest...

    3 weeks ago San Diego airport, TSA, no interest in my hammock. They did inspect my can of tuna fish though. Why would they be interested in a hammock? I was afraid to try tent stakes, so I brought...
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    Somewhere I read that permethrin could be ordered...

    Somewhere I read that permethrin could be ordered in powdered form and then soak your clothes in it and ring them to double their dry weight. Anybody know how to order permethrin powder? Should be...
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    jungle swing, hanging around in the jungle

    Insects are a problem. I learned about Permethrin on this forum a few years ago. I need some more advice on jungle camping. I just came out of the Guatemala jungle, I plan to go back into the...
  7. What insulation can hang under the hammock for 58 nights, and also work on the ground for 2 nigh

    What insulation can hang under the hammock for 58 nights, and also work on the ground for 2 nights, of wind and rain?

    Hmm. Has anyone ever used refletix to hang under and as a ground sheet?

    If...
  8. 6 mil bag? I quit the tyvek a couple of...

    6 mil bag?

    I quit the tyvek a couple of years back. Why? Tyvek is not water proof. I had a Tyvek ground cloth for my tent for about 3 years. In a heavy storm, with saturated ground, water...
  9. Maybe I should be asking about bottom insulation...

    Maybe I should be asking about bottom insulation that doubles as ground insulation? Now, what I have is Hennesy bottom insulation. Kind of a grey foam thing that compresses. It would not work as...
  10. nd you can always mock-bivy using the hammock. ...

    nd you can always mock-bivy using the hammock.

    That's a lot of words.

    It pays to investigate the local conditions if you can find good info.
    Know anything about airplanes?

    wind... it does...
  11. I may go and investigate the Pacific Northwest...

    I may go and investigate the Pacific Northwest Trail this summer. Some where along this 1,200 mile trail, I would expect bad weather. Fickle is the word they use to describe the weather up there. ...
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    how did it go=?

    how did it go=?
  13. when is the weather to bad to hang between 2 trees

    The odd time I have moved my tent away from trees because of wind or .... Sometimes the weather knocks branches out of a tree. Sometimes a tree tips over because of wind or ice. What is a hammock...
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    Lots of info this evening I will have more...

    Lots of info

    this evening I will have more time to review

    thanks gents
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    Here is a thought what if I buy 2 car windshield...

    Here is a thought
    what if I buy 2 car windshield reflectors, tape them together and use them for a inside the hammock pad. Use a silk bag liner and buy a blanket of some kind.

    900 fill feathers...
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    'Premethrin' note to self A single carry...

    'Premethrin'
    note to self



    A single carry on is a good idea. thanks for explaining my small backpack to all. I expect to have a shoulder bag to carry food in, but empty on the plane. I´m...
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    when did walmart start selling down bags? I...

    when did walmart start selling down bags?

    I want to bring something small beccause of limited space in my small pack.

    This is a jungle-beach trip with a minimum temp of 60. and more nights...
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    I used a small chunk to solve the cold feet...

    I used a small chunk to solve the cold feet problem. I Had a 5 foot by 24 inch peace on the inside. It went from the upper thigh and curled around the top of my feet, above the sleeping bag. I had...
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    SB TQ UQ. ^^ SB. CBS. Good luck on your...

    SB TQ UQ. ^^ SB. CBS.

    Good luck on your trip.

    I have no idea what you just said
    but thanks for wishing me good luck
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    warm weather blanket¿?

    I am planing a couple of trips in Central America.
    The low temp should be around 60f or 16c, or so.
    My pack is small, maybe 26 or 30 liters.
    no space for a sleeping bag

    any ideas on a...
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    which hammock to buy?

    Looking for advice on buying my first hammock. I line in portland Oregon. I want a light weight 3 season hammock. I weigh 205 lbs. Should I buy a Clark ultra light, and order a Warbonnet spin ul...
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