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    New Member mtbkr5's Avatar
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    First hang and make shift tarp

    Just got back from a 12+ hike on the AT with a buddy of mine to kick off spring break. We both took our hammocks, but we both had make make shift tarps...his was a large rain fly from an old tent that worked wonders. Mine was made out of two ponchos....the A frame idea I had failed, so the second and third nights I perfected a different style. Sorry I do not have any pictures of my tarp set up but here are some pictures of our hammocks. I gotta say, once I got used to the hammock I slept great, but the first night, I only got about 2 hours of sleep. This was mostly due to the fact that my tarp sucked and the wind was killing me. But man, sleeping in the hammock was awesome.
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    Congrats on your first hang.
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    all secure in sector 7 Shug's Avatar
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    Nice wood staring spot.
    Way to get out there..........
    Carry forth,
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    Whooooo Buddy)))) All Secure in Sector Seven

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    Senior Member froldt's Avatar
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    I love the second picture. "Can you hear me now?"

    Congrats on the successful hang!
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