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  1. FS: How much does the Trail Lair weigh?

    How much does the Trail Lair weigh?
  2. Ah, looks like you have a good reason too....

    Ah, looks like you have a good reason too. Similar reason to why my backpacking has been sharply curtailed the last year or so.

    Any recommendations for buying integrated, lightweight hammock/UQ...
  3. Thanks for the video, good stuff. Could you fill...

    Thanks for the video, good stuff. Could you fill out a Lighterpack list or something so that we can browse through the details? It's a lot easier than rewinding 15 times to get more details again.
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    Pants hangers?...

    Pants hangers? https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B06ZZBR7ZK

    Or this? https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-6-Tier-Skirt-Pant-Organizer/16206977

    Personally I like the "throw it in a bin" approach since...
  5. FS: Nice price for an XPAC bag.

    Nice price for an XPAC bag.
  6. I have trouble with this too and am reading...

    I have trouble with this too and am reading through this thread for good ideas.

    Once I was in the backcountry and a bear came to the edge of camp. My buddy turned on a flashlight and saw it in the...
  7. New bugnet/UQ protector: Enlightened Equipment Centurion

    https://enlightenedequipment.com/centurion-custom/

    At $150 it ain't cheap but it does have some advantages:
    - Zippered bugnet, whereas most add-on bugnets are bottom entry
    - bottom half is a UQ...
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    I don't disagree, but can you say that...

    I don't disagree, but can you say that deet/picaridin etc is any better, being applied wet directly to your skin?
  9. SLD "Starter" for $60 (hammock, ridgeline, suspension)

    I think this is the cheapest I've ever seen a quality 11' hammock that includes a ridgeline and suspension. You can even get it as a 12 footer for no extra charge. Next time I talk to someone who...
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    I think we should re-PHP the CloudFront to load...

    I think we should re-PHP the CloudFront to load balance the Palo Altos in order to allow the Kubernetes containers to better utilize the T1
  11. Thread: A note on ROBIC...

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    Can anyone summarize the situation? Kinda hard to...

    Can anyone summarize the situation? Kinda hard to tell from the original post but I understand that Kyle has to choose his words carefully.
  12. I'm a maybe, and will subscribe to this thread....

    I'm a maybe, and will subscribe to this thread. Depends on forecast too; 20 degree is my lower limit.
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    Can you post the actual error message you're...

    Can you post the actual error message you're seeing? Most sites don't block VPN. It's usually the provider of your VPN blocking the site.
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    I say just go 11'. I don't think shorter would be...

    I say just go 11'. I don't think shorter would be more comfortable, even for a kid, and the majority of people will tell you 11' is more comfortable than a shorter hammock (despite how many people...
  15. Thread: Low budget tarp

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    I'd guess that a 10.5' tarp would be fine for a...

    I'd guess that a 10.5' tarp would be fine for a shorter hammock like an Eno etc... it's a bit short for an 11' hammock. You'll probably want a bit more overlap on the ends if you actually see rain. I...
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    That's clever. Makes me wonder what other kinds...

    That's clever. Makes me wonder what other kinds of things are in the future for hammock designs that we haven't even yet considered.
  17. Yeah, it's rated to 200 lb. I've heard more about...

    Yeah, it's rated to 200 lb. I've heard more about Robic 1.0 failing than Hexon 1.0.
  18. Lightest with net I've seen is the Hexon 1.0...

    Lightest with net I've seen is the Hexon 1.0 weight Half-Zipped, or Flippin The Bird, or a netless + a bottom entry bug net, all around 13-14 oz. Only the third option features a fully removable net....
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    Where did they post that? That's unfortunate.

    Where did they post that? That's unfortunate.
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    I just wear this...

    I just wear this to bed. Bonus: I wake up looking like a stockbroker got lost in the woods

    link
  21. Don't forget that if you're comparing and...

    Don't forget that if you're comparing and including underquilt weight, you need to include sleeping pad weight with the tent setup.

    Still, you can get very close to UL tent weights with a UL...
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    My Dutchware netless has an end channel, the CL...

    My Dutchware netless has an end channel, the CL passes through it and is larksheaded, which cinches the end together pretty tight. I'm wondering if I actually craft a CL through it, if it will...
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    It's an opinion thing. I prefer the 1.6 hyper D...

    It's an opinion thing. I prefer the 1.6 hyper D feel, but 1.2 Robic wins it for me on weight. IMO (and you should get other opinions too) the hyper D feels more soft and fabricy to me, and maybe a...
  24. Thread: LABOR DAY SALE

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    Thanks. Certainly not trying to start an argument...

    Thanks. Certainly not trying to start an argument here. I appreciate your help. I would suggest putting some "stock" specs up that represent standard option quilts... gear nerds like me tend to comb...
  25. Here's a direct link....

    Here's a direct link.

    I love the fantastic description:

    - HODGSON is set in the year 2016, which is a professional seller for popular outdoor products
    - They've sold millions of straps all...
  26. Thread: LABOR DAY SALE

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    Cool, I hadn't seen your stuff before now. You...

    Cool, I hadn't seen your stuff before now. You mention that your quilts have a better warmth-to-weight ratio than the competition; do you have the specs somewhere? Like, how much does the 80" 20 deg...
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    Still very inexpensive. Comes out to $43+...

    Still very inexpensive. Comes out to $43+ shipping if you throw in ridgelines and CLs.
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    That is very clever. Thank you, I might order an...

    That is very clever. Thank you, I might order an adjustable ridgeline and play with it. Just curious, how much longer did you end up with?
  29. Thread: Dutch's BBB Rating

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    LOL No disrespect intended, I am running...

    LOL

    No disrespect intended, I am running towards it. I'm just saying there's been a cultural shift away from it, and therefore it's less likely to impact sales.

    Yelp though... watch the hell...
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    Could you expand on why the No Net and Switchback...

    Could you expand on why the No Net and Switchback may not have this problem? I'm shopping for a new hammock soon and this is my biggest comfort issue.

    About the bridge hammocks... my biggest issue...
  31. Thread: Dutch's BBB Rating

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    I assume responding to the complaint in the...

    I assume responding to the complaint in the manner they requested is not a good idea.

    Honestly I don't think most people under the age of ~50 really put much stock in the BBB these days, or check...
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    I have yet to find a hammock that is not prone to...

    I have yet to find a hammock that is not prone to a bit of knee hyperextension. If you have a solution that doesn't involve stuffing something under my knees I'm all ears. I've tried fiddling with...
  33. Thank you!

    Thank you!
  34. Please settle a ridgeline dispute (Zing-it, Lash-it, Reflect-it)

    I have a Dutchware Zing-it tarp ridgeline. My friend has the Dutchware reflective ridgeline he refers to as reflective Lash-it. My line is a tad stiff, structured, coated, and is sometimes difficult...
  35. Thread: Dutch's BBB Rating

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    The BBB will rue the day they crossed a bunch of...

    The BBB will rue the day they crossed a bunch of internet hammock nerds!!

    They do seem to be a racket. See this article:...
  36. Thread: Money money money!

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    Yeah... it's a lot of money. But it's also in the...

    Yeah... it's a lot of money. But it's also in the range of a nice tent plus a nice sleeping pad. Just make sure you use it a lot, OK? :)
  37. Thread: Top notch service

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    I have emailed Jared on a Saturday evening with a...

    I have emailed Jared on a Saturday evening with a question, not expecting an answer until the following week. He responded within an hour. This is typical for what I've seen from him. He also takes...
  38. Thread: HG Econ vs premium

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    About 3 ounces and $100. That's the most...

    About 3 ounces and $100. That's the most important and noticeable difference between the quilts.

    Duck down vs goose, different fabric. Maybe a slight difference in packability. No real functional...
  39. Thread: Custom Tarp?

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    http://www.simplylightdesigns.com/catalog/contact_...

    http://www.simplylightdesigns.com/catalog/contact_us.php

    This guy can probably make it, and it will be good.
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    Feels like a leap of faith, but I can't imagine...

    Feels like a leap of faith, but I can't imagine you being unhappy with the product, there's too much good feedback. It's on my to-buy list at some point in the near future too!
  41. If weight is your priority: - Suspension: UHWMPE...

    If weight is your priority:
    - Suspension: UHWMPE straps (like Venom straps, or Spider 2.0, or Myerstech Dyneema) tied with a becket hitch to the hammock. About 2-3oz. Hummingbird Hammocks makes...
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    Welcome! You'd probably like the Trip Reports sub...

    Welcome! You'd probably like the Trip Reports sub forum. I have no idea what the rules are about promoting a youtube channel, but you should check that out.
  43. Oh. That makes sense.

    Oh. That makes sense.
  44. Tentsile will be set-up so the floor level is no...

    Tentsile will be set-up so the floor level is no more than 4 feet / 1.2 meters from the ground.

    Yeah, maybe they should change that pic on the front page. Honestly I'm a little surprised they...
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    Fair question. I've received some gear that is a...

    Fair question. I've received some gear that is a little sloppy from dutchware. So has a close friend of mine. Sometimes, not always. It's the craftsmanship, not the materials. Their customer service...
  46. When I was ~16 I was walking down the street, and...

    When I was ~16 I was walking down the street, and a giant oak tree just went "SNAP" and dropped a really huge branch into the road 3 feet behind me. I didn't realize what was happening until it...
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    My personal opinion is I prefer the sparrow for...

    My personal opinion is I prefer the sparrow for slightly superior craftsmanship and "get it made exactly the way you want" customization, and I prefer the Chameleon for quick availability,...
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    First time hammock buyer, not sure what's best,...

    First time hammock buyer, not sure what's best, on a moderate budget, don't want to spend hours and hours researching? Yeah, just buy it.

    You'll find people here have experience with all the parts...
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    I've been eyeballing the Minifly but wanted mid...

    I've been eyeballing the Minifly but wanted mid tie-outs to make tying the beaks back easy. This looks great!

    Also I've been meaning to swing by for a visit to the shop so I can nerd out...
  50. Chill Gorilla on Amazon. Or a used Hennessy....

    Chill Gorilla on Amazon. Or a used Hennessy. They'll be tough and reliable but not as roomy, comfortable, versatile, and lightweight as Dutch's stuff.
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