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I have never been to one of these. Do I sign up somewhere for the event, or do I get a reservation at the park? Thanks.

EDIT: Ooops. I found "the spreadsheet." sorry for the unnecessary post.

First, the easiest and safest bet is to buy a product designed specifically for treating clothes and follow the directions. If you will treat only a set of clothes now and then, the extra cost is...

If it looks like you are in for a blow, is there a generally accepted protocol beyond the obvious of checking lines? For instance, would it help to lower everything to nearer the ground and bring the...

Try hanging a gallon of water close up to the suspensions from each end of your hammock to see if they will absorb some of the vibration in the lines. A shot in the dark, but cheap and easy to try.

Thanks gmcttr! Looks like I have some reading to do before asking any questions.

Is anyone familiar with the "Top Entry Detachable Bugnet" (TED Bugnet) shown in this youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyboTauuTE0

or contact information for the designer.

The...

Thanks for the question because I have been thinking about protecting my backpack from theft at night in parks, beach areas, and hostels in Ecuador. I am thinking about taking a BIAS 12' partially...

I am a little confused. 30* seems to be recommended for two completely different applications.

30* is recommended between the hammock and the tree as a practical compromise relative to stress on...

You might get some input and local advice and maybe help through Couch Surfers or an expat forum (e.g. expatexchange). Someone may know of a very reliable hostel or hotel (perhaps owned by an expat)...

Thanks for the post -- I am dealing with similar decisions. I plan to spend about three months in Ecuador beginning in about March or April. Ecuador has coast (jungle to semi-desert), Andes and...

I got two Skeeta-Tents from Sportsman Guide for $20.96 total (including $5.99 shipping). I received them in about a week. The unopened package weighs 14.4 oz and is 12"x9"x2.5". Once opened and...

Good advice so far. Just to add:

Keep in mind that lighter colors take advantage of shadows. Khaki, light brown and light grey can disappear in filtered light -- which may explain why so many...

The thread is mostly about risk of theft when away from camp, but what do you do with your backpack (and stuff) while asleep in areas where theft is a potential problem? I am planning to wander...

The DOD recommends Permethrin for uniforms plus DEET on skin. Most uniforms are pretreated but they also supply Perma-Kill for field treatment.

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I was trying to figure that out today also -- hammock + Pancho shelter + hostel bed.

What I have been considering is running shock-cord segments along each of the four sides. When used on a bed, I...

You will probably find the locally made hammocks a little heavy and bulky for carrying on a bike. You probably should get your hammock, tarp & bugnet before you leave the states.

I have no experience with it so far, but R-326 is suppose to work on most types of flies -- inc. gnats and sand flies. It is in Sawyer DEET Plus

http://www.sawyer.com/faqtopical.htm#002
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Considering I don't plan to need this very often, and that I seem to end up in 'workaround mode' most of the time regardless of my plans anyway, this seems good advice. I always carry several small...

Thanks!

I also found this on the permethrin thread:



I am still trying to figure out the ultraquarterweight setup, mostly because I am noob and still unfamiliar with terms.

I am happy...

I am a newbe. I plan to travel in Central America and may sleep in hammocks (mine or other) or beds or maybe even the deck of a boat. Mostly this will be in hotels or hostels. I am assuming I will...

I (68 yrs old man, 155#, mild emphysema) am retiring and plan to spend a few to several weeks at a time flashpacking Central America. I have been to Panama and Costa Rica three times, and am...