I agree -- I was the only one in our party of 7 that was in the trees. That said, the falling tree did tear a hole in the tarp of one of the ground campers. This tree was big enough, and right on the edge of the clearing, so anyone set up at the edge of the clearing was in danger.
--Kurt
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WOW !
I am so glad you didn't get hurt and there wasn't any more damage to your hammock!
I'm gonna remember this next time I go to set up out there!
Thanks for sharing this with us.
Glad you're Ok dude. That would've scared the S*** out of me.
Chris
Glad that you are fine and there was no serious damage to your gear.
Pan
Ounces to Grams.
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I've witnessed a tree spontaneously falling twice. It is indeed somewhat creepy. I'm glay you're okay
I would start by looking at some of the later disassembly posts in this thread, and of course there is some relevant info in HC4U's DIY HH thread.
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Kurt, you should have called my cell! Even though I couldn't get there early enough to hike with you on Saturday and had the wife and dog with me, I was in the neighborhood (only minutes away) and had TWO hammocks with me - my new BB and a Clark NA. I would have GLADLY lent you either for your trip, had I known of the issue! You didn't happen to invite the reporter back for the June trip, did you? I may have to be on my best behavior.
Guess you guys got me. Where I camp you can't really get away from the trees most of the time, so I end up sleeping under them.
That's pretty much the case around here too. I was just being nit-picky with you.
Let's face it though. There's inherent danger in any kind of outdoor activity. That shouldn't stop anybody from getting out, it should just motivate people to be knowledgeable about the dangers so that they can avoid them, and be prepared to deal with them.
Refer to my location. Compare inherent danger of big city to the threat of a tree falling on me. Wash, rinse, repeat.
I think I'll take the dangers of the outdoors any day of the week.
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