Hi all,
I truly enjoy seeing everyone at the HH each year. I regret to say that I will be unable to make it to this years hang. I look forward to seeing the pictures and videos of the gathering....
Type: Posts; User: Stay Puft
Hi all,
I truly enjoy seeing everyone at the HH each year. I regret to say that I will be unable to make it to this years hang. I look forward to seeing the pictures and videos of the gathering....
Well, I made it out there Friday evening on the hill, and hiked out Saturday afternoon. Quite a story, so I'll tell it when I have more time. Needless to say, I'm not one to miss an opportunity to...
How far is the the homestead? I wonder if it's possible for me to get there Friday evening and be able to check out the area Saturday Morning. Sorry I won't be able to meet up with you again Sal. ...
It looks like I will have about one opportunity to get into the woods this fall. I can leave work a bit early on Friday and then head back home Saturday afternoon.
Looks comfy!
I second this. I so miss the mountains.
I fall under the camp of "I'll go out at any time, regardless of weather". That is primarily due to the fact that I am massively deficient in my time in the outdoors. My reality is that I almost...
I got my tarp a week or so ago and only now had a quick opportunity to hang it in the back yard for inspection. It looks really nice. I can't wait to get into the woods and hang under it.
I wish I could be there with you guys. Have a great time.
Outstanding Dutch! I love the innovation. Good work.
You mean if there is still a peninsula there of coarse. :)
I wish I could get out with you guys, but my weekends are booked with a Baptism, a Wedding, and an Anniversary.
That looks like it's the Eureka TCOP. Is that right? I'm not 100%, but is it the model that has a single vestibule, or is it the double vestibule model? Either way, it's a great price.
twist in the thread.....hahahaa.
I agree with Randy. d-p has submitted a product line in the effort to make specific gear available to us. As he has stated, the gear will speak for itself. Let's see how they perform in some real...
I had a physics/chemistry teacher growing up that used to quote Louis Pasteur often. As a former boy scout, it struck home with the "Be prepared" motto. I also believe a rich intellect to be your...
Welcome to the forums. Prepare to lose all of your free time.
Wow, I missed this thread until now. Wish I had more time to read it all the way through.
Every hike I'm on people always notice my backpack. It's a "perfect for me" pack from McHale. I figured...
Scott,
It was great seeing you again. I'm glad we got to get out hiking on Saturday.
Great job on the video. I can show my wife and put faces to names for her. The video really helps people...
I had an outstanding time this weekend. I'm really glad that the people that came out, did. It is always a great time with this group. There are a lot of inspiring and colorful personalities on...
I used to use the pad from my backpack as insulation under my feet. I would wake up with painful heels. I have since switched to using a thinner 1/8" pad folded double as insulation, and it molds...
Thanks Law Dawg, Warbonnetguy, and Knotty,
I did as suggested with regards to raising the foot end more significantly and it seems to help.
Knotty, I know what you mean by shifting left and...
krugd, I hope you get better. It was good meeting you last year, and I hope to see you again this year. I'm pretty determined to not miss this trip, so if anything I'll just wrap it up real well.
****! I just stepped through a door that had a step down onto a perpendicular ramp on the other side. Who builds a building like that? It sure smarted when I stepped through and twisted my ankle. ...
I don't know what other people do, but I've found my method to be really convenient. Since it's not meant to be the permanent ridge line, I don't worry about minimal weight.
I take two lengths of...
Oh geez, I haven't even started thinking about my gear list and checking my gear to make sure it's ready. I've been working so many hours to get Friday off. Luckly it only takes 15 minutes to get...
Boy, that sure resonates with me. After getting the kids in bed, and giving the wife the time she needs, it's pretty late when I get time to work on any projects of my own.
It can be...
I'm not sure what the consensus is on the cause of shoulder squeeze. Is there one? Part of me would think that if the ridge line was longer, affording a tighter sag on the fabric, that would...
I have a simple rule when it comes to weather. Aside from dangerous weather, weather never cancels a trip, it only makes it more interesting. My life doesn't afford me the luxury of just...
I do sleep really well in my bridge hammock. The underquilt fits so nicely, all tension is streamlined with my body. My dislikes with the bridge have to deal with the need for bars, extra weight,...
I did the same thing with using an easy to adjust ridge line.
I noticed that I like a 104" ridge line on my 12' DIY. Since the Traveler is only 10' long, maybe I'll shorten up the ridge line to...
I think my DIY is only 48" wide, but it is 12' long. I folded the ends, accordion style, with an extra fold on the outsides to provide just the right amount of tension on the sides. Then I simply...
I hear ya. I always try to get as diagonal as I can. For some reason I get a weird torque on my body where my legs aren't inline with my torso which isn't inline with my head. Don't get me wrong,...
LLR,
Thanks for the advice. I measured my stock ridge line at 98". I have put on an adjustable one for ease of dialing in the comfort.
Shug,
I'm right there with you. In my open top...
I made a gathered end hammock and loved how comfortable it was. Nice flat lie, no calf pressure or knee strain, and no shoulder squeeze. The only problem with it is the narrow width of the fabric...
I guess I could have just given you the easy answer and said that the bury length is as follows per diameter of rope.
7/64" = 4 2/3" bury
1/8" = 5 1/4" bury
3/16" = 8" bury
Here is a PDF describing how to make a whoopie sling. It describes the lengths in FID lengths due to differing diameters of rope.
...
So you wear a jacket that doesn't breathe so that you can keep warm by breaking wind? And you use clammy arms as a barometer for how high the methane levels are in your jacket and when you need to...
Well, Dutch is being generous and is sending a pair of his new Tarp Flyz to be entered into the raffle.
Sure thing, just PM me your cell again. I lost a lot of my contacts when my phone died and the backup was corrupted. I have the same number, so you can call me at any time.
I hope not HamMike. Will we know by midnight tonight?
HamMike,
What cordage did you use for the prussic loops? More Lash-it?
That's a great idea. I'd be happy to stash as many as you want in Indiana. Ooh, and maybe we could put a pair into the raffle at the Hoosier Hang next weekend. Let me know, I'd be happy to help.
This is the best I can do for now.
TJ (Stay Puft)
Scott: It'll be great to see you as well. You better believe I'm staying for the second night. I wouldn't miss it for the world.
Would you say it's transparent enough to get a sunburn if you fell asleep mid-day under it? Granted we're talking about a sunny sunburn potential kinda day.
I got what would have been some bummer news about next weekend. My trip got canceled. It would normally have been bummer news except that it now means that I am able to see you all at the hang...
I've been out of the loop for a long time now. If it wasn't for Mule asking if I was going to make it, I'd have missed out on the fun completely. Unfortunately I will be unable to make it this...
I have been fortunate to have a spinn tarp. While it's weight savings is a nice attribute, I enjoy it's lack of stretch even more. I don't need any self tensioning guy lines. It's loud crinkle...
I sure wish I could be there with you guys. Nothing like hangin' on a haunted hill at or near Halloween. I look forward to pictures and tales.
I brought my best mate I've had since grade school onto the forums. He's only now taken the leap into the joy of backpacking. He's hooked on both backpacking and hammocking now.
That last...