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  1. When I am out backpacking, I put my pack under my...

    When I am out backpacking, I put my pack under my knees with whatever is left in it. I like the added elevation and sleep much better this way. As an added bonus, if I want something from my...
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    I had a local muffler shop bend them for me. I...

    I had a local muffler shop bend them for me. I took the stand, in the back of my truck to the shop, explained what I wanted and came back later to pick it up. The pipe they used was of a HD material...
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    111231111232111233 This is my setup, been...

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    This is my setup, been using it for several years now. I can switch out between the ENO DN or Blackbird depending on the mood i'm in. Hope this helps.
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    Yes, this area is real bad with the flooding and...

    Yes, this area is real bad with the flooding and it just won't go away. About the only place around that is always open is Sand Ridge State Park. They have no rivers or lakes n the area.
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    Here is the other picture but it will only load...

    Here is the other picture but it will only load sideways for some reason. I tried several time to turn it but no go. Hope to see you soon.
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    Visited with Salt Lake Lyndon today

    I just returned home from work, but did stop today and spent a little time with Lyndon from Salt Lake who was here visiting his mother in Jacksonville, IL.
    We looked over his assortment of hammocks...
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    Hello from just down the road in Canton. I was in...

    Hello from just down the road in Canton. I was in Jacksonville today to see a forum member from Salt Lake in visiting his mother. I was looking over his newly accquired hammock stuff. I am going to...
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    My neighbor has the XLC and I have the BB, both...

    My neighbor has the XLC and I have the BB, both are very nice. You will not be disappointed.
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    Sand Ridge State Park is a wonderful place to go...

    Sand Ridge State Park is a wonderful place to go in the fall and winter time. They have back country camping (hike in) and a car type camp site too. They do have hunting in the area so you would have...
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    Welcome to the forum from just down the road in...

    Welcome to the forum from just down the road in Canton. There a couple of us in the area that are of the... hanging crowd. I have a BB and few others and my friend a couple of blocks over has the...
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    I received my Jarbidge underquilt today!!! It...

    I received my Jarbidge underquilt today!!! It fits really nice on my BB and the 1 really, really great thing I like the most.......wait for it........THE BAG IS BIG ENOUGH TO PUT IT BACK IN!!! I...
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    Welcome from Canton, IL

    Welcome from Canton, IL
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    Put me in coach! Merry Christmas

    Put me in coach! Merry Christmas
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    Welcome, from 4 blocks east of Jimmy Shelter!

    Welcome, from 4 blocks east of Jimmy Shelter!
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    I'm in! Thanks

    I'm in! Thanks
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    hammock stand extensions

    Some time ago I posted how I modified my stand to extend the top so my butt would not be dragging the ground. I did this mod about 3 years ago on the stand in my bedroom and have used it every night...
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    hammock stand extension

    Just to let you know, I have a similar stand that I use in the bedroom for my ENO DN. I had extensions made to raise the height of the ends about 12-14 inches. This made hanging my hammocks much more...
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    Welcome from Canton, IL

    Welcome from Canton, IL
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    Glad to see you had a chance to get out. There is...

    Glad to see you had a chance to get out. There is alot of the forest you have yet to experience, and yes, it is a beautiful park. Water is very limited and the sand runs deep. During the winter when...
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    Put me in coach!

    Put me in coach!
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    Heck ya, sign me up!

    Heck ya, sign me up!
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    Wow, I'm in!

    Wow, I'm in!
  23. I'm in, thanks!

    I'm in, thanks!
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    Heck ya, put me in!

    Heck ya, put me in!
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    Depending on the time frame, I could also be...

    Depending on the time frame, I could also be interested in this outing. There are never any good dates for my schedule but I will keep watching his topic in the hopes that I can squeeze it in.
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    I'm in too!

    I'm in too!
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    I'm in!! Thanks for the offer and good luck to...

    I'm in!! Thanks for the offer and good luck to all!!
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    Hello from your neighbor in Canton, yes, just...

    Hello from your neighbor in Canton, yes, just down the road from you. I have been hammocking for a couple of years now, in fact, I sleep in one full time also. I have 3 hammocks now plus a couple of...
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    Welcome to the forum from...

    Welcome to the forum from Canton................Illinois
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    ADT-Bureau to Annawan IL 32.7 miles

    Left Friday morning for a 3 day backpacking trip on the American Discovery Trail. This section is the northern leg across Illinois, also known as the Hennepin Canal Trail, which is also part of the...
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    Buff

    PM sent to you.
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    Nice quick video, hope you make more for our...

    Nice quick video, hope you make more for our viewing pleasure. That is the first time I have seen Coleman backpacker meals, I guess they are not available in our area, how was it?
  33. Please put me in also, thanks

    Please put me in also, thanks
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    I will take it, pm sent.

    I will take it, pm sent.
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    I am so glad that you and your friend made it out...

    I am so glad that you and your friend made it out alive, this could have gone either way. It is true that we at times have to handle situations that we are not fully prepared for, this my friend is...
  36. I (we) have a sleep number bed that has been is...

    I (we) have a sleep number bed that has been is use for several years now. Three years ago I could not longer sleep in it because of the back pain and arms going numb so I switched to sleeping in my...
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    Heck yes, please put me in also!

    Heck yes, please put me in also!
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    Welcome also from another Central IL hanger. Hang...

    Welcome also from another Central IL hanger. Hang on and enjoy the ride!
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    Hello Bartman, I am also from central IL and do a...

    Hello Bartman, I am also from central IL and do a little hang time when I can get out. I see you are a towboat Captain, would that be on the IL river in the Peoria area by chance? I live in Canton...
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    I am really sorry to hear of your employment...

    I am really sorry to hear of your employment issues, but on a side note, I have always enjoyed your videos and I hope you continue making them. You may feel that they are not of the quality for...
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    Looks like it came out good, the upright pipe...

    Looks like it came out good, the upright pipe looks to be a little taller than mine. I did not want to get to tall due to the extra stress it would put on the pipe. What are your plans for tweeking...
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    I'm in, thanks and Merry Christmas!

    I'm in, thanks and Merry Christmas!
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    I'm in, thanks!

    I'm in, thanks!
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    When you get it put together, please post a few...

    When you get it put together, please post a few pictures for all the world to see!
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    Greetings from central IL. There are a few...

    Greetings from central IL. There are a few hammockers here in Illinois, we even go out in the dead of winter when we get the chance. Where in this great flat state are you located. I can point you to...
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    Please and thank you, I'm in!

    Please and thank you, I'm in!
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    Sounds like a winner, I'm in!

    Sounds like a winner, I'm in!
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    I'm in, thanks and Merry Christmas!

    I'm in, thanks and Merry Christmas!
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    Ok here we go, Standpipe OD 1 1/2"...

    Ok here we go,

    Standpipe OD 1 1/2"
    Extension original size 1 1/2" OD
    Pipe end expanded to 1 1/2" ID
    Approx angle 45 degrees
    Overlap at pipe connection 2" with hole drilled for...
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    Wow, you dug up an old thread, but yes I can. I...

    Wow, you dug up an old thread, but yes I can. I am still using the same stand and hammock with the same extensions that were listed in that post from early last year. Give me a minute to wake up and...
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