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02-15-2010, 21:12
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: SOCal
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Greetings
Hello All,
Member from Backbackinglight.com.....wanted to expand my horizons...who knows, maybe you good folks will convert me to sky sleeping as opposed to terra firma. couch |
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02-15-2010, 21:26
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Middleville, Mi
Hammock: diy"gargoylebird"
Tarp: Ogee tarp
Insulation: AHE TQ DIY Down UQ
Suspension: dynaglide whoopies
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naw, you'll convert yourself. once your back enjoys a night's sleep in a hammock.
enjoy |
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02-15-2010, 21:30
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: winston-salem, nc
Hammock: DIY, narrow, top entry, w/ spreader
Tarp: DIY w/ pull-outs
Insulation: Exped 7 DAM, RMS
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Welcome! I hope you'll give hammocking a fair shake. You might just like it
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02-15-2010, 21:50
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Southeastern Michigan
Hammock: Warbonnet Blackbird 1.1 dbl layer.
Tarp: WB Big Mamajamba
Insulation: Crowsnest & Burrow
Suspension: AHE Whoopie Slings
Posts: 416
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Yep, ...
You'll convert yourself ... I too am a member from "Backpacking Light.com" and from "Practical Backpacking.com" ... Yet, I have enjoyed and dove in head first to hammock camping. Even with the little extra weight it all comes out to the good when you get a good nights sleep in the woods. You will be surprised.
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02-15-2010, 22:08
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Mountainside, NJ
Hammock: depends on weather
Tarp: SWT
Insulation: various
Suspension: Straps w/ cinch bu
Posts: 676
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Just think of a hammock as an air "couch" - nice and comfy... but portable!
Welcome. |
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02-15-2010, 22:53
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: West Kootenays,BC,Canada
Hammock: Warbonnet BB DL 1.1
Tarp: Black MacCat Del.
Insulation: Yeti 3 & HRQ
Suspension: webbing
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Welcome to the forum. I made the switch last year and haven't looked back,,,very comfortable, dry,,,and cool
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02-15-2010, 23:21
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: SOCal
Posts: 7
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thank you all for the warm welcome
Well, it seems an open mind is in order. If I get the chance to try one, I will certainly give it a go. Before I ask all the "newbie" questions, I will spend some time searching the forums for Ultralight recommendations and the like. As I spend almost all my backpacking time in the Sierra- that would be my preferred set up if there is such a thing.
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02-16-2010, 08:46
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Roseville, MN
Hammock: DIY Hammock & Warbonnet BB
Tarp: DIY Tarps & SWT
Insulation: 1/2 Down UQ & Pad
Suspension: Whoopie Sling
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A Big Ol' Whooooo buddy Welcome to ya' couch....
Shug
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02-16-2010, 09:15
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Morgantown, WV
Hammock: Warbonnet BB, 1.1 double
Tarp: JRB 11x10
Insulation: TeWa JRB WestMtg
Suspension: webbing, Dutchclip
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Anyone with the name couch loves comfort. You'll be hooked in no time! Welcome!
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02-16-2010, 10:37
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: SOCal
Posts: 7
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"couch"
Yes, as the name implies...I do indeed love my down time...not where the name came from though. Have to talk to the "Misses" on that one
 The email address says it all, "onthecouchagain" but that is another story for another day.couch |
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