VA > Mt. Rogers Winter Hang<January 21-24, 2016<Grayson Highlands State Park

**The Love Doctor** · 01-15-2016, 23:22

Originally Posted by MarkThompson

My wife was thinking of joining, but didn't want to be the odd one out (she's not a hammocker).

Will there be other tenters there in the group?

Hi Mark! I can't speak for tenters but based on the sign up sheet she won't be the only wife in the group

Tell her the tent is welcome (as long as she's well insulated) and many of the hammocks will look like big tents anyway with the large winter tarps over them.

I took a day off of work and will be meeting y'all on the mountain at noon on Friday. I'll be the unmistakable this year. Dimjim got me all tricked out this Christmas with a purple DIY hammock and matching tarp. They go well with last years assorted "jazzberry" pink merino wool items.

**Home Run** · 01-16-2016, 00:46

Originally Posted by Crawldaddy

Ok, I put it for this hang. Looking forward to it! My only q is how does one store his water for several days when it will be sub zero weather? Ice cube trays? : )

Lots of folks make cozies from reflectix. Cut to suit whatever shape you need. Keeping water in a cooler...cooler wrapped in a blanket....in your car. All good ways.

**Home Run** · 01-16-2016, 00:50

Originally Posted by MarkThompson

My wife was thinking of joining, but didn't want to be the odd one out (she's not a hammocker).

Will there be other tenters there in the group?

Everyone is welcome, even if they be ground dwellers!

**allhansondeck** · 01-16-2016, 07:22

Cant wait to try my latest version of "crazy to be camping in January"

**Doctari** · 01-16-2016, 13:00

FYI for those going to Thomas Knob SH, there APPEAR to be 2 privys, there are not, one is nearly demolished, the other is closest to the shelter.
Water is behind the shelter in a fenced in area, it was well flowing last time I was there 8 years ago.
I remember there being minimal hanging sites in the area directly close to the shelter. BUT I saw plenty at Rhododendron Gap, just FYI.

WV · 01-16-2016, 17:03

Originally Posted by Home Run

Lots of folks make cozies from reflectix. Cut to suit whatever shape you need. Keeping water in a cooler...cooler wrapped in a blanket....in your car. All good ways.

I have a big roll of reflectix that I'll bring with me, so people can fashion their own cozies (byo duct tape), or make under-butt pads as needed. No charge. I have a "cozy" that fits a 5 gal. spring water bottle. I hope it will be cold enough that it's needed.

Originally Posted by Doctari

FYI for those going to Thomas Knob SH, there APPEAR to be 2 privys, there are not, one is nearly demolished, the other is closest to the shelter.
Water is behind the shelter in a fenced in area, it was well flowing last time I was there 8 years ago.
I remember there being minimal hanging sites in the area directly close to the shelter. BUT I saw plenty at Rhododendron Gap, just FYI.

Thanks! (8 years is too long.)

@MarkThompson: I have been to lots of hangs, and there has usually been a tent or two. Nobody will say a thing about it. Your wife's welcome. My hammock sock is also a tent - i.e. it reaches to the ground, and actually has a small "footprint". That's where my dog sleeps (I hope).

**mistone** · 01-16-2016, 17:14

Looking for a good place to hang around Thomas knob If not Rhodo gap should do thanks for the heads up Doctari!!

**Home Run** · 01-17-2016, 08:12

Originally Posted by Doctari

FYI for those going to Thomas Knob SH, there APPEAR to be 2 privys, there are not, one is nearly demolished, the other is closest to the shelter.
Water is behind the shelter in a fenced in area, it was well flowing last time I was there 8 years ago.
I remember there being minimal hanging sites in the area directly close to the shelter. BUT I saw plenty at Rhododendron Gap, just FYI.

Hey Doc! Good to hear from you. (Note: if you're up for some local winter stuff, we're out about twice a month. Send a pm. We'd be right honored to have you.)

**Home Run** · 01-17-2016, 08:14

Originally Posted by allhansondeck

Cant wait to try my latest version of "crazy to be camping in January"

This visit will not disappoint. Mother Nature is going to "cooperate."

**Home Run** · 01-17-2016, 08:16

Originally Posted by WV

I have a big roll of reflectix that I'll bring with me, so people can fashion their own cozies (byo duct tape), or make under-butt pads as needed. No charge. I have a "cozy" that fits a 5 gal. spring water bottle. I hope it will be cold enough that it's needed.

Thanks! (8 years is too long.)

@MarkThompson: I have been to lots of hangs, and there has usually been a tent or two. Nobody will say a thing about it. Your wife's welcome. My hammock sock is also a tent - i.e. it reaches to the ground, and actually has a small "footprint". That's where my dog sleeps (I hope).

Thanks for the reflectix clinic WV. It does appear we'll need it. Forecast is keeping it non-liquid.