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    New Member Stahl's Avatar
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    Island lake/mystic lake 5 day walkaround.

    My hiking partner and I decided on a trip to mystic and island lake, in the Custer national forest, Montana. I took my WBBB and an 8x10 Campmor silnylon Tarp. I used my Thermarest Zlite for padding and under-insulation. This was my first actual hang.
    We hiked in about 4 miles the first night and camped near the west side of Mystic lake. The weather was mild and breezy with occasional spots of light rain.
    http://www.hammockforums.net/gallery....php?i=9822&c=

    Then some pics of my homemade tarp rigging
    http://www.hammockforums.net/gallery....php?i=9825&c=
    After this first hang, I figured out that you MUST keep your suspension below your tarp ridgeline, or it'll scrape and squeak and be annoying in the wind. Probably it isn't real good for either the tarp or the suspension. This whole trip was a huge learning process for me.
    http://www.hammockforums.net/gallery....php?i=9823&c=

    The morning of the third day, I lost my lovely Ti Spork in the stream while washing it and was forced to be friends with Spood.
    http://www.hammockforums.net/gallery....php?i=9826&c=

    The last day we took a sit-on-our-butts day and fished the inlet between Island and mystic lake with a camp only a few minutes from the inlet.
    http://www.hammockforums.net/gallery....php?i=9829&c=
    http://www.hammockforums.net/gallery....php?i=9828&c=
    http://www.hammockforums.net/gallery....php?i=9827&c=

    This last camp was my best hang, most comfortable and best laid out.

    A quick look at the first few miles of the hike.
    http://www.hammockforums.net/gallery....php?i=9830&c=

    And lastly, a pic of the falls on the trail in, quite near the Mystic power plant.
    http://www.hammockforums.net/gallery....php?i=9831&c=

    Trip report:
    I was carrying 9oz less than my buddy's little Trekker bivy-style tent, and was, in my opinion at least, 3x as comfortable. I felt a little insecure at first, getting in and dangling above the ground but after only a few minutes the Blackbird felt as solid as a stone and I would find myself drifting off. I had some issues with cold spots, but not many, and I used my surplus clothing in between the pad and the top layer of the hammock which seemed to warm things right up. The bug mesh was awesome, as the bugs (near a lake?) were insane, huge, bloodthirsty and in berserker rages.
    Overall, I rate hammock camping as MUCH better than ground camping. I slept well, about as well as on a good comfortable couch. I was dry as a bone, even in the heavy rains and thunderstorms on Friday night. Not quite as good as bed, but hey, you can put it in a backpack and carry it. I am definitely a convert.

    I'd really like to thank all the forum members who offered advice, input and corrections. My first trip was a TON of fun and I had a truly spectacular time, and I can't wait to go again (sometime in Mid-July is the plan).

    Stahl

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    Senior Member Niloc's Avatar
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    I'm glad you both enjoyed your hammock/trip and stayed dry. This past weekend I went out and setup in a nice stealth spot in an area I'm really found of and just enjoyed the rain on my tarp. Such a relaxing sound.

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    Senior Member gargoyle's Avatar
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    Spood, berserker bugs..lol sounds like a good trip. Nice country.
    Ambulo tua ambulo.

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    Senior Member Mustardman's Avatar
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    Great pictures and report - sounds like the perfect setting to put your Blackbird through its paces!

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    Senior Member Hawk-eye's Avatar
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    Thanks for sharing the adventure ... lots of fun isn't it?

    Spood ... ha ... love it!

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    Senior Member Poppabear's Avatar
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    Excellent trip report and pictures. Thanks for taking the time to share with us.
    Terry

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