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    Noob needs portable hammock stand!
    If bamboo grows locally, a Turtle Lady stand is the cheapest. Just rope.
    Turtledog's stand seems to be the next best combination of low cost and simplicity.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shalldo View Post
    I'm also new to this hammock hanging and hiking I. Also am thinking about going with a eno to get started Would like to do a through hike on the at trail but don't think I'll be ready did not realize there was so much to it still need a lot of things and trying to keep weight down that seems to be the tricky part maybe ill Just do some section hiking for now I have the MSS sleep system and alice pack but trying to get better gear going for myself intill then I wii trudge on I get more stuff as I go dIY gear is looking better and better anyways thinks for all the great information.
    I live in Ashland KY... You should head this way and hit Red River Gorge. Great hiking. I started hammock camping there about a year ago after MANY years of tent/shelter camping on backpacking trips. I use an ENO single nest with quite a few DIY gear items.

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    Kayak Straps that I run carabiners through the buckles
    Walmart sheer curtain panels- DIY bug net
    Walmart she curtain panels- DIY snake skins
    Kelty Lightyear 20 (or Slumberjack 0 with DIY slit cut in foot box) for insulation
    Walmart 2mil plastic w/ strapping tape- DIY tarp
    Walmart boat line (neon orange & green)- tie off lines w/prusics
    Walmart "copper looking" stakes
    Walmart hiking tarp ($10: 8x10?)- ground cloth

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    CBlank, the Red River Gorge is on my upcoming list. My wife and I were going to hit a few trails, but one of my sons Boys Scout cam pouts was the same weekend. Pretty cool everything you picked up from WalMart. If you don't mind me asking, what is your average carry weight?
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    And I'll tell ya.... The Slumberjack 0 used as a DIY Peapod setup I LOVE!!! I've slept in my hammock (no pad, no TQ, no UQ) down to around 10 degrees. I've used sleeping bags with a pad (both a real Z-rest & a DIY Reflectix pad) and I'll tell ya... it was warm, but WAY more uncomfortable. And I was actually warmer with the DIY Peapod setup.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Storytellertn View Post
    CBlank, the Red River Gorge is on my upcoming list. My wife and I were going to hit a few trails, but one of my sons Boys Scout cam pouts was the same weekend. Pretty cool everything you picked up from WalMart. If you don't mind me asking, what is your average carry weight?
    I usually run 35lb +/- 2lb. This includes my water, food, and all my gear (minus what I'm wearing of course).

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    I'm new to hanging, so. Still looking to find my comfort zone.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cblank View Post
    I usually run 35lb +/- 2lb. This includes my water, food, and all my gear (minus what I'm wearing of course).
    And this is for a 3 day hike. I tend to pack a little heavier than I should... I could drop 1 of my knives, only carry iodine tablets instead of my SteriPen, ect....

    However... I'm not really willing (or able) to spend STUPID amounts of money to go lighter. Or am I willing to sacrifice some of the comforts I like. I always think, "if it's not fun... why do it?"

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    Quote Originally Posted by Storytellertn View Post
    I'm new to hanging, so. Still looking to find my comfort zone.
    Some people hate the ENO because you can't get that "perfect flat lay." Plus the single nest does give a bit of squeeze if you're a broader person. I'm 6'0" & 275lbs. Broad shoulders and then I go straight down. I love my ENO Single Nest with the PeaPod setup. The bag/pad setup in the hammock will get you by, but it's just not very comfortable because the pad moves and the compressed bag lets some CBS (cold-butt-syndrome) start to happen. I've been messing with my setup for a year now.... But there's NO way I'd go back to the ground!!!!
    Last edited by cblank; 01-20-2014 at 10:53.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cblank View Post
    And this is for a 3 day hike. I tend to pack a little heavier than I should... I could drop 1 of my knives, only carry iodine tablets instead of my SteriPen, ect....



    However... I'm not really willing (or able) to spend STUPID amounts of money to go lighter. Or am I willing to sacrifice some of the comforts I like. I always think, "if it's not fun... why do it?"

    I like being light, but I typically have a few extra creature comforts on each hike. That is what I like about "hiking our own hike" everyone is a little different.
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