Re: All In - NX-250 First Hang
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Originally Posted by
DemostiX
Yes, this was a fine, authentic report, including the challenges of finding the right pair of trees quickly... I now know myself silly to be concerned in other HF subforums with consideration of whether to carry 6ft vs 8ft straps when the need frequently arises in real old-growth settings of how to mount to trees whose diameters are that large.
I ordered a pair of 8' (totem pattern) 2" polyester straps from Strapworks (wish they had daisy chain loop straps) and will likely carry both 6' & 8' sets that could be joined loop to loop for trees up to 4.3' in diameter in ancient forests. Heck, I have a tree that big, and a few over 2' diameter in my fenced yard. I'm not sure anyone outside of the Western Washington/California Redwoods areas would understand that.
Re: All In - NX-250 First Hang
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Originally Posted by
Boomer
Nice report and photos! Congrats on the gear and new hip working out, too.
So, where'd you hike into?
Thanks, I'm pretty tight lipped about (usually productive) fishing spots. PM sent.
Re: All In - NX-250 First Hang
I'd like to again Thank all of the responders/CJH user family for your kind words and sharing your knowledge with a rookie. I feel as confident about the quality and comfort/safety/security of my CJH below timberline for adverse conditions as I do my $1K Warmlight 3RS 4 season expedition mountaineering tent. Even where it's easier to find tent sites than hanging opportunities I find there is waaay more space protected from rain under the Vertex tarp and a cozy, warm, & (if I had not had the acute shoulder pain) a more comfortable night's sleep in a hammock system. However I am not yet convinced I wouldn't (sorry for the tentative double negative) find my Warmlight tent more suitable for overnight ski/snowshoe trips in deep snow for protection from cold temps and wind-driven snow. :)
Re: All In - NX-250 First Hang
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Originally Posted by
1-Hung-Low
Nice Jansport pack. Is that a D-2?
No, it's a 40 year old MSR external frame pack designed by founder Larry Penberthy. It is lighter than the JS models having a single very large compartment without the top stays, a full zippered rear entry, three compression straps, three side pockets with full zippered entry; two half height pockets on one side, one full height pocket on the other, and an ultra comfy back suspension made by girth hitching 50' of 5mm cord back and forth across the frame from below the hip belt to the top of the pack bag that flexes with the movement of my back and allows maximum air circulation. It's the most comfortable backpack I've ever tried for heavy loads on long nontechnical trails. I just finished a 16 miler with 3200' of elevation gain that I had done 39 years ago with the same pack; I'll have to post a trip report. No ski slots behind the pockets though that would be nice for carrying fly rods. However if any of the zippers blow out, I'd like to get a D2 but replace the padded back panels with the 5mm cord.