So what have I learned?

**Tophat** · 03-17-2013, 19:21

Great post. Got some funny visuals from it and the list is duly noted!!

**WVScouter** · 03-17-2013, 19:25

Heh, heh, heh

**Beast 71** · 03-17-2013, 20:42

Originally Posted by nothermark

...never trust velcro...

Too true, too true!

**darkbyrd** · 03-17-2013, 20:46

Originally Posted by TallPaul

"6. Even on a chilly night, a bug net is necessary (and will be purchased ASAP!)"

were the bugs out? I guess this warm Carolina weather must be to their liking as much as mine..

I was getting bit once or twice at the Gorge Saturday evening. A bug net got moved up on my list after that!

**TallPaul** · 03-17-2013, 20:51

Originally Posted by darkbyrd

I was getting bit once or twice at the Gorge Saturday evening. A bug net got moved up on my list after that!

Just going thru my gear now.. I'll add it to mine as well.
Thanks

**craige** · 03-17-2013, 21:05

Lucky man, my first trip all I learned was not so sit on the full width of bunched up fabric while under the influence, you will forget and just flop back.

Although I kinda agree with the bug net, I got attacked by some daddy longlegs when I turned my torch on to go pee.

Great that you were able to take the kids, and that they wanted to go!?

**Postal** · 03-17-2013, 21:19

Originally Posted by RickNC

9.5 Don't hang your sandals near your head on the ridgeline.

I actually now have a small s biner on the heal strap of my shoes to use to hang them on the ridge line/ suspension. However I still recommend sliding them toward your feet. Nothing like waking in the night and forgetting where you are. Sit up suddenly and bam you remember........

**XTrekker** · 03-17-2013, 23:26

Yeah I've been using my polyester webbing on several backyard hangs and never had a problem with it stretching until last night when it rained. It stretched a few inches leaving my back rather close to a small stump. Forgot that Polyester is not immune to stretch, just stretches significantly less than nylon. And even more when wet.

**RickNC** · 03-18-2013, 08:40

Thanks everyone,

Yes, it was a very enjoyable experience. I think the kids liked it as much as I did, and I really did have a great time. I did wake up due to sounds of coyotes, a little CBS and my sandals experiencing a gravitational pull, but all in all, it was the most relaxing sleep I've had outside since I was a boy scout.