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  1. Thread: Underquilt

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    I decided on a Loco Libre Gear 20* Habanero...

    I decided on a Loco Libre Gear 20* Habanero Underquilt, 950 goose Dridown at 80 inches long. I ordered it last night! Thanks everyone!!


    Life is full of ups and downs! Hike on!
  2. Thread: Underquilt

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    I want to thank everyone for the information. I...

    I want to thank everyone for the information. I have been doing some research and have narrowed it down. I do have 1 more question though...
    QUESTION: I am 6 foot tall (72 inches). I am only...
  3. Thread: Underquilt

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    I am 6' tall and am using a gathered end hammock...

    I am 6' tall and am using a gathered end hammock (ENO Doublenest).
    I want to thank everyone for their info. I'll check your suggestions out. Much Appreciation!
  4. Thread: Underquilt

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    Underquilt

    I have always used pads as my bottom insulation and am ready to take the plunge and invest in an underquilt. What are some of your favorite underquilts? And why?
  5. You're most welcome! Happy Hiking!

    You're most welcome! Happy Hiking!
  6. This is exactly my set up...I am a hammocker and...

    This is exactly my set up...I am a hammocker and do not use an under quilt. I struggled with this for a long time. I could not justify the cost of an under quilt especially when it wouldn't fit all...
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    I absolutely love my Sierra Designs 600 fill Dri...

    I absolutely love my Sierra Designs 600 fill Dri Down pillow. It is lightweight and extremely comfortable! I've never woke to a headache (which I get from air pillows) or a stiff neck!...
  8. Thread: Why a Kilt?

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    http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/27/3a5775ff68...

    http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/27/3a5775ff68436f76fa2015c16ed55dd4.jpg
  9. Thread: Why a Kilt?

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    That's what I'm talking about! [emoji2]

    That's what I'm talking about! [emoji2]
  10. Thread: Why a Kilt?

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    Everyone referencing Scott's and kilts and what...

    Everyone referencing Scott's and kilts and what they do or don't do....really?? That implies the assumption is that every man who wears a kilt does so because of the Scott's. Scottish may be where...
  11. Welcome from Indianapolis and Mooresville! Check...

    Welcome from Indianapolis and Mooresville! Check out the Warbonnet superfly. It's a great hammock fly! And can be set up as a tarp tent using trekking poles too!
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    Welcome from Indiana!

    Welcome from Indiana!
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    Check out this link. ...

    Check out this link.

    https://youtu.be/VVyX0McICr0

    Also, an Underquilt is not mandatory. Yes, insulation for your underside is very much necessary! I have been hammock camping for 3-4 years now...
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    Thanks for the suggestion. I will be trying this!

    Thanks for the suggestion. I will be trying this!
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    Lol...Not wrong at all! Give it a try. Mess...

    Lol...Not wrong at all! Give it a try. Mess around with it. It is the most versatile tarp I've ever seen! This makes my second year using it. I am taking it on my Appalachian Trail Thru Hike next...
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    http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/23/7fc0399a6c...

    http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/23/7fc0399a6c1344e37c18d5253c48aaf8.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/23/009e5736f0ac06dbe73d79735d2caf97.jpghttp://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/23/1e12ad98...
  17. You can find a hiking kilt here: ...

    You can find a hiking kilt here:

    https://sportkilt.com/category/52/Hiking-Kilt.html

    I love mine!!
  18. Here is the link: ...

    Here is the link:

    http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5287875.pdf
  19. Pate Hollow Trail...trail head is behind the...

    Pate Hollow Trail...trail head is behind the Payne Town SRA office (before you get to Charles C Deam Wilderness if heading south) is a 7.7 mile loop that takes you out to lake Monroe with some great...
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    Thanks for the info everybody. I really...

    Thanks for the info everybody. I really appreciate it. I ordered the GG pad for hammocks (39"x60"X11/4"). Waiting for delivery. I figured I could cit it down however needed and it would satisfy my...
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    What do you currently use?

    What do you currently use?
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    Gossamer Gear Pad

    Has anyone used the Thinlight Insulation Pad 1/4" Thick made for Hammocks by Gossamer Gear? I was wondering how well it worked, how bulky it may be and how it was packability wise.
    I know many are...
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    I guess people have opinions about ENO! My...

    I guess people have opinions about ENO! My testimony is....I got an ENO doublenest hammock, atlas straps and bug net a couple years ago for Christmas. I am 6 foot and am quite comfortable in it....
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    Check out the ENO One Link System. It has...

    Check out the ENO One Link System. It has doublenest hammock, atlas straps, bugnet, rain fly (choice between 3) and stakes all for around $200-220. You can mess around with the setup and figure out...
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    I've had mine a couple years now. Taking it on my...

    I've had mine a couple years now. Taking it on my Appalachian Trail Thru hike next year. I love this tarp! Can't imagine owning another!
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    Thank you DanglingModifier for the great info! I...

    Thank you DanglingModifier for the great info! I will give an UQ some more thought. I'm really torn...
    My most recent thoughts have been to just use a pad. I don't want to go without a pad. I...
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    Thank you grannypat

    Thank you grannypat
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    Which pad to use?

    Hello everyone. I need a little help. I am looking for suggestions on a closed cell foam pad to use in my hammock. I have an ENO double nest hammock. I use a Sierra designs backcountry bed (800 fill...
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    I'm in! Thank You and Merry Christmas!

    I'm in! Thank You and Merry Christmas!
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    Sierra Design Backcountry Bed

    Has anyone used a Sierra Design Backcountry Bed in their hammock?
    I am contemplating the Sierra Design Backcountry Bed 800 fill Dridown 3 season sleep system (with a closed cell pad) for my thru...
  31. Has anyone thru hiked the Appalachian Trail using a hammock setup?

    I am planning a thru hike of the Appalachian Trail. My attentive start date is March 23, 2016. I am taking my hammock, bug net and Superfly as my shelter and sleeping setup. I'm most concerned with...
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    I'm in too please...thanks!

    I'm in too please...thanks!
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