Hi all, just wanted to introduce myself, I'm a 35 year old norwegian interaction designer hooked on lightweight backpacking (can't call it UL just yet). I have a blog : goinglighter.blogspot.com which I started last month. I think it will turn out to be quite gear oriented since I've only written about gear and MYOG so far. The strong gear focus may be typical for the season we're in. I don't do any winter backpacking. I remember reading a wise comment in some forum saying something on the lines of "gear lust is an expression of longing to get out on the trail". I certainly find that is true because when I get out there I don't foucs much on the gear.
Regarding hammocks, I have an HH Expedition which I've tried for an overnighter and on some day trips, and I've ordered a Blackbird today. I think I'll give my HH to my brother who is getting into backpacking. I chose the Blackird because of the double layer for my exped downmat, the shelf and the suspension, plus the footbox.
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