Since I just started hammocking this year (Thanks all!) I'd have to say:
1- ALL my hammock gear, and all of it was bought here. Either off the classifieds or thru sponsoring vendors.
2- Osprey Exos 46. I REALLY like this pack.
3- Good clothing. I started buying better clothes this year. I can't believe what a difference GOOD clothing, socks, jackets, raingear, head gear, etc makes.
It's only an addiction if you're trying to quit
hmmm....
1. ULA Circuit pack
2. Kelly Kettle
3. Hangnout daughter's 2/3 summer UQ
"Every day is a new day to a better future"
"Of all the things that matter, that really and truly matter, working more efficiently and getting more done is not among them." ~ Mike Dooley
"What if I told you that you couldn't have anymore of anything... No more friends, no more money, no more anything, until you first got happy with what you have?"~ Mike Dooley
"The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." ~ Socrates
Without a doubt..........
1- My wife. (cause she continues to understand my time consuming HF and gear addiction.......and to kiss up some more cause I'm waiting for my new ULA to arrive.)
2- My Warbonnet BB.
3- My Arrowhead BBO Top Cover
And Christmas is coming....and Santa has my list for more gear!!!!!!
"Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don't interfere."- RONALD REAGAN
"There is new life in the soil for every man. There is healing in the trees for tired minds and for our overburdened spirits, there is strength in the hills, if only we will lift up our eyes. Remember that nature is your great restorer." - CALVIN COOLIDGE
My Backpacking Site
Since I discoverd this place, known as Hammock Forums, My camping and kayaking budget started to inflate at an enormus rate,,,, I sleep with at least one of my hammocks more than I do the GF.
I finally came out of the closet, and am proud to be an Owner / Operator of a SEWING MACHINE,,,,,
I guess for me, my ,,
DIY DD weather skin,
and my DIY "Hammock Range Bag" makes me feel good...
This is my first 6 months or so hammock camping, so I've been 'a-gearing' like mad! -Even got to use most of it too!
Soooo, in no order, my (Top Ten, no,,, wait, 12*) gear list for '09:
1. Hennessy Explorer Ultralight & Camo Evader Hammocks
2. 2QZQ #2 Mods for same
3. Brandon's (Warbonnet Outdoors) Superfly Tarp
4. MacIntyre's reflective KAQ-style shell UQ
5. JRBs Winter Nest UQ, Ol' Rag Mtn TQ, Tri-glides & Travel Pillow
6. Bush Buddy Ultra Wood-burner stove
7. Mini Bull Designs Mini Atomic & Bongo Prototype alcohol stoves
8. Ghillie (Kelly) Kettle)
9. Dixon Rollerpack
10. Camp Nano 'biners
11. Petzl William screw-lock 'biners ('cuz I like the option of over-engineering my hang, thank you!)
12. Starbucks' VIA micro-ground coffee
Next on my list is an intervention, ....I think.
* Note: yeaaahh, I know there's 'technically' more than 12 things up there, I'm just in denial about it.
"The green earth, say you? That is itself a mighty matter of legend, though you tread it under the light of day." -Aragorn, 'The Two Towers' by J.R.R. Tolkien
Knowledge is key to successful hiking and camping. By far the best piece of equipment is this forum. OG beat me to it, but that was my first thought for '09 equip. And the understanding wife, soundwitness beat me that one, too. Learning all the diy tricks is addictive and fun.
All the great folks here, are up high on the list, too.
Equipment List: '09
Gargoylebird hammock
Tarp
Countless suspensions
Six stoves
Sleeping bag mod
Sewing skills
A good nights sleep
Ambulo tua ambulo.
Hammock Forums
WBBB
Yeti
OES 10x12 spinn tarp
I'd add the MacCat Standard on there, but it's not technically '09 b/c I've had it for several years now. I don't need no stinkin' doors!
The other stuff I listed I got from Dec 08 and later.
“Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall when the wise are banished from the public councils because they dare to be honest, and the profligate are rewarded because they flatter the people, in order to betray them.” ~Judge Joseph Story
- My site: http://www.tothewoods.net/
- Designer, Jeff's Gear Hammock / Pack Cover by JRB
IMPOSSIBLE JUST TAKES LONGER
hmmm . . . . just 3 ?
1) WBBB Double 1.7 . . . no brainer
2) Superfly. . . my girls just love the "floating tent"
3) 3 Season Yeti w/ reflective liner . . . been toasty so far.
Since getting into this hammock kick, my tent has been feeling a bit lonely. I think it may try to audition for a commercial just like the mop did
“He doesn't know the meaning of the word fear, but then again he doesn't know the meaning of most words”
- Bobby Bowden
2Q/ZQ zipper mod
JRB Winter Nest
Knotty
"Don't speak unless it improves the silence." -proverb
DIY Gathered End Hammock
DIY Stretch-Side Hammock
Stretch-Side "Knotty Mod"
DIY Bugnet
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