Yeah! Stumbled across this thread on the Midwest backpackers Facebook page last night. Just gotta file taxes and I'm on the road tomorrow. Pumped for a group hang. Goobie, Bibs, and I will tell you...
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Yeah! Stumbled across this thread on the Midwest backpackers Facebook page last night. Just gotta file taxes and I'm on the road tomorrow. Pumped for a group hang. Goobie, Bibs, and I will tell you...
I plan on making the drive down Saturday. See you all Saturday afternoon!
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That's a beauty.
Wisconsin boys had a great time again this year. Many thanks to those who scouted and set up the venue. Job well done. Your advance planning and hard work is appreciated.
Took away a slew of good...
New snow! Yes! Really looking forward to using the snowshoes and pulk in the woods.
The three Wisconsin boys from last year will be there. Looks like Tumbleweed and Goobie are planning to camp too. Fellow Wisconsinites and good people.
Spreadsheet bump:
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Game time decision guys. Sorry I have to bail on this hang. Been nursing a cold all week and not feeling well enough for a night in the woods. Here's hoping you all have a great time and that our...
Sounds delightful!
BananaHammock, will you do us a solid and add a column to the spreadsheet for "Meal?"
The idea is that we will use this column to indicate the meal time we plan to serve our...
Lol, ambiguous response, BananaHammock.
Guess it depends what you're bringing and how much work you want to put into it at camp.
Predicting that TumbleJuice may run out on Friday night, and...
Hell, with that kind of conversation, I might just stay up all night.
Filled in the spreadsheet, thanks for putting it together.
Haven't had inspiration for what I want to bring yet.
Looking forward to this hang.
Heyo! I'm in for this hang. Can arrive Saturday morning and stay the night. Looking forward to sitting around an oak wood fire with good company. Following this thread; will chime in as needed and...
Subscribed to this thread. Wisconsin boys want to attend again, if only for the Saturday egg "McMuffins" and chance to rub shoulders with ole Shug.
I have a feeling these Wisconsin hangs will continue to catch on. Glad to hear there was a good turnout and good times!
Already have a different outing planned this weekend, otherwise I'd be game to get back together with y'all. I'll keep this one under my hat in case plans change. You've got a swell group put...
Great trip report BananaHammock! Brings back good memories. Thanks for taking pics and documenting the trip. Learned many things from all of you. Goobie, thanks for teaching me about mulberries. Dux...
Having fun packing tonight. Looking forward to tomorrow's modern definition blue moon and sitting around the campfire. See y'all in about half a day.
Looking good Dux, nice summary. I'll also be bringing 5 gal water jug in my truck that we can either stash or count on at trail's end on Sunday.
As far as the food situation goes, I understand...
You are a clever guy.
Your rhymes are quite divine.
When bad weather hits and in a hammock your butt sits,
The Superfly will keep you dry.
The solution offered in your post is off topic and comes across as proselytizing. The OP is sincerely asking for a solution to their specific problem, not the general problem of forest shelter.
Hmm, beside the exorbitant reservation processing fee, I've had good experiences with Reserve America in WI.
When they ask for park, try saying Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit. I'm...
Vacation was approved. I'm off all day on Friday 7/31 so you can count on me to get down to the FHQ and help with staging vehicles and caching water on Friday. Also, that Friday night is a full moon.
Great report. Well documented. I'm really looking forward to this trip and meeting y'all.
Way cool. That is some impressive resourcefulness.
I hear you guys. Learned my lesson in northern Wisconsin a couple years back. Hiking the Jerry lake section of the IAT. I forget the name of the lake, but, much to our chagrin, it had marshed over....
Putting in my vacation request at work tomorrow. Nuts to working that Friday 7/31 and having to wait all day for the fun. Will update my eta for planning once vacation is approved.
Nice write up. Looks and sounds like nice territory. Thanks for sharing.
Profile pictures can be deceiving. I'm a different sort of wise guy in real life. And, actually, quite boring...
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I actually tested these footie pajamas on a shoulder season camping trip....
I'm with Dux. We have the means to stash potable water and it sounds like Dux is familiar with the area and can do the stashing.
I'd rather save my intestinal fortitude for the trail than risk it...
Cheers! Happy summer solstice too.
I'll fashion a travois and help out any stragglers. TIGER BLOOD.
After your Sisyphus comment I couldn't keep lurking.
Yes! Thanks for doing the legwork on this.
Cool. Looks great.
Just got done voting in the poll threads for type of trip and available weekends.
I've put the weekend of July 31 - Aug 2 on my calendar. Never hiked the KMSU before since the KMNU is closer....
Swell piece of furniture.
Booze has been bumped up to a necessity and been replaced by this as a luxury item: https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=109993
Cribbage board. This item will save my camping buddy...
Good memories.
Woot special Yukon Outfitters with bugnet. 5x7 poly tarp. Knotted rope and those heavy steel links that came with the hammock for suspension. Used a sleeping bag I had and a...
Nice report. Happy to hear you had fast success. Did you go with 2x2s, or did you rip 2x4s?
The TDS sure is a great project and perfect solution to the treeless backyard.
Happy hanging!
First timer question.
What's the loo situation at a group hang?
Pack it out in our individual trash? Or is there a group evacuation zone?
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Bummer, I was hoping to see your goose pattern top quilt in person.
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?p=1251556
I used regular, untreated wood. HOWEVER, I stained and sealed the regular kiln dried pine so I could leave it outside this summer in Wisconsin's sun and rain. Worked just fine for me and looking...
Awesome, sounds delicious!
I've never used snow stakes so I can't speak to them; however, I've had luck using resources in the woods to stake the tarp. A long log buried and left to sinter has worked as have long sticks or...
First timer water question.
I'm signed up to bring 5 gal pail to gather water from the creek.
What happens next? Is this community water that gets boiled in a big pot over the fire?
Thanks!
To answer your question, start here:
http://theultimatehang.com/hammock-hang-calculator/
Plug in the specs of your hammock and desired ridgeline length you'll get closer to figuring out where...
Shoulders shrug. Looks like you have enough pole to experiment with putting the tripods outside. Let us know how it goes. I'm intrigued by this pole on top design I've seen folks using.
This Wisconsinite can't make it that weekend. Hope those that do make it have a cheesy time.
Yeah, my buddies and I make jokes about our "open concept" home in the woods. The fire area is the kitchen and living room. The trees over there where we hang our hammocks is the bedroom. The...
Very innovative. I can see this concept gaining a popular following, especially once you get a fitted tarp.