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    Brian, Oh yes! (and thank you) This is...

    Brian,

    Oh yes! (and thank you) This is something I know too well. I've DIY'ed both types of quilts. At least in the baffle design, the needle holes don't go through the entire quilt and I...
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    I totally agree, mcimes. Isn’t it crazy how those...

    I totally agree, mcimes. Isn’t it crazy how those little needle holes become teensy tunnels of cold air at lower temps. Baffles all the way.
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    Yep! Shug is a good 'un, for super-surezees! ...

    Yep! Shug is a good 'un, for super-surezees! It's near impossible to find a more talented and giving, kinder, inspirational guardian and mentor of the ripstop and amsteel, cuben and downy goodness!...
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    Hey, all. Thought I would check in on our PNW...

    Hey, all. Thought I would check in on our PNW hanger community to see if everyone is doing okay. How everybuggy doing?
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    Hello from just north of Portland and welcome!! ...

    Hello from just north of Portland and welcome!! I've used https://www.seattlefabrics.com in the past to get my ripstop and tree strap material (this was a few years back) and they were great! Feel...
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    Yep. I like to get the swing on. :cool:

    Yep. I like to get the swing on.
    :cool:
  7. Some of us more northern might be up to join you...

    Some of us more northern might be up to join you guys, too. We have a number of hangers in the mid to northern OR and southern WA locales and some of us may be willing to do a road trip to explore...
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    :thumbup1: Right on!! Well done! Isn't it so...

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    Right on!! Well done! Isn't it so FUN!? Fiddling and figuring this stuff out?!

    I like to have my feet a bit higher than my head. How much higher varies depending on what...
  9. I feel ya... totally. If you're feeling nervous,...

    I feel ya... totally. If you're feeling nervous, I'd say listen to yourself. I've also seen a buddy's stake rocket across camp (scary). As cougarmeat said, put in a weak link on all of your guy...
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    Yep. I do my feet higher than my head, too. ...

    Yep. I do my feet higher than my head, too. Early on (too many years ago to count, now), I fought with gravity, trying to have my head higher. I'd always slide and end up uncomfortable. When I...
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    Welcome to the rabbit hole! Fiddlers dreams! ...

    Welcome to the rabbit hole! Fiddlers dreams!
    You might reach out and see if you can meet up with other hammockers in your area. Many of us are pretty open to sharing the hammock love.
    ...
  12. Plenty of places north of Mammoth. You might try...

    Plenty of places north of Mammoth. You might try June Lake loop (stunningly beautiful) or Lundy (just before Conway Summit) or Virginia Lakes (higher altitude heading up and west at the top of Conway...
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    Well howdy, y’all!! I can’t tell ya how much this...

    Well howdy, y’all!! I can’t tell ya how much this thread warms my hammocking heart!! So many fine folks in our neck-o-the-woods! And more new folks/friends every day! RAD!!

    With so many trees...
  14. Hey, all. While we didn’t get to hang with ya...

    Hey, all. While we didn’t get to hang with ya this year, it sure was nice seeing a few of yer smilin’ faces today (it’s been far too long) and meeting a few new-to-me folks. Thanks for letting us...
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    IRONFISH - DFabulous and I are so very sorry to...

    IRONFISH - DFabulous and I are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet, helper dog. While I can't offer any advice due to a lack of knowledge here, I sure do hope you get some relief,...
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    Very sad news. My thoughts are with Ice man’s...

    Very sad news. My thoughts are with Ice man’s loved ones.
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    I will be there. DFab is iffy. Can't wait to...

    I will be there. DFab is iffy.
    Can't wait to see everybuggy.
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    It is!! We always have a blast out there. ...

    It is!! We always have a blast out there.
    :laugh:
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    Thanks, Gary. I do appreciate the change in...

    Thanks, Gary. I do appreciate the change in date. I had a unmovable conflict come up and felt really awful that I wouldn't get to see everybuggy this time. I truly hope the shift one weekend...
  20. Hi, everybuggy. Alas, we will not be able to...

    Hi, everybuggy. Alas, we will not be able to make it after all, this year. Just too much life going on.

    I am totally bummed out :crying, but I look forward to experiencing this one in...
  21. Great vid, Jerry!! Can't wait to see...

    Great vid, Jerry!! Can't wait to see everybuggy!!
    (runs to garage to shake out pulk)
    -cKayt
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    Okey doke. I'll find you, Gary. :D

    Okey doke. I'll find you, Gary. :D
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    Love the time lapse, Jackleberry! Sweet!...

    Love the time lapse, Jackleberry! Sweet!
    :thumbup:
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    Hey, all. It WAS a fantastic gathering. Super...

    Hey, all. It WAS a fantastic gathering. Super rad seeing old friends and meeting a few new! I hope we can do more hangs, soon.

    Here's a gaggle of shots posted to Flickr....
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    Completely agree with JSH. Totally worth it to...

    Completely agree with JSH.
    Totally worth it to try things out in the back yard prior to your first trip. Even if it's just setting it up and taking it down a few times, you'll work out so many...
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    Welcome to hammocking!! The ENOs are a totally...

    Welcome to hammocking!!
    The ENOs are a totally fine starting hammock option. Coupled with a Wally blue pad and you have an inexpensive base that you can then start to tweak and add to. The ENOs...
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    I'll bring a bunch of hammocks and what I can in...

    I'll bring a bunch of hammocks and what I can in terms of extra insulation. I can cover many new folks that want to try things out.
    I'm shooting to be there tomorrow (Friday) around noon. ...
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    ChacMool - up where the cars hang, there is a lot...

    ChacMool - up where the cars hang, there is a lot of open sky, but you'll have to bring a stand for up there. Down in the forest, where we usually hang, is pretty thick, but there are some spots...
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    Ahh Dutch. I can't wait to see what mods you...

    Ahh Dutch. I can't wait to see what mods you come up with.
    Who's game for a DIY hydro-hammock competition?
    :laugh:
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    We are SO looking forward to this and seeing...

    We are SO looking forward to this and seeing everybuggy. It's been too long!
    :thumbup:
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    We are in! :thumbup:

    We are in!
    :thumbup:
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    SMJerry! I finally got some time to watch the...

    SMJerry! I finally got some time to watch the video. Fantastic job, as usual. Love everything you captured and I'm SO BUMMED I missed the lip-sync show! LOL.
    :laugh:
    Well done.
    cK--
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    Although soggy (rather than the preferred snowy),...

    Although soggy (rather than the preferred snowy), it was great to get some great "hang-time" with my fellow Cascade Hangers.
    Thanks, Jerry, for organizing. Thanks to everybuggy for the...
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    Poll: OregonBushcraft-- awesome!! Can't wait ta see...

    OregonBushcraft-- awesome!! Can't wait ta see those doors. I'm bringing mine untested, too. Nothing like a "field" test to prove out the design, right?

    I'm bringing both pack and pulk. Hoping...
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    Poll: Got one set of winter tarp add-on doors finished....

    Got one set of winter tarp add-on doors finished. I rushed 'em a bit, so some fine-tuning and finish work will be in order when I get back, but it's a good start. Nice thing about the Kelty tarp is...
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    My Kelty 12 is one of my winter "go to" hammock...

    My Kelty 12 is one of my winter "go to" hammock tarps for all the reasons already stated (bullet proof, versatile, etc). I usually pulk it in winter so the little bit of extra weight is not an...
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    Poll: I can tell ya that cleanup of the bathroom was...

    I can tell ya that cleanup of the bathroom was GREATLY appreciated. Nasty stuff. Bleck. I'll never forget it either.
    :scared:

    Got the pole mod and sudo-pod done. I'm gonna be too toasty, but...
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    I utilized an Exped Dreamwalker as a half pod. It...

    I utilized an Exped Dreamwalker as a half pod. It works better than I expected with some very basic mods. I'm in the process right now of morphing a cheap'o mummy bag into a pod. Will post pics when...
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    Poll: I got 'em a long time ago and don't remember...

    I got 'em a long time ago and don't remember where. I've seen different diameters online from Amazon, but I'm sure you can get cheaper from other places. I almost bought a cheap (like $20) kids dome...
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    Poll: Nice, Jerry. Can't wait to see the mods you've...

    Nice, Jerry. Can't wait to see the mods you've made. Rad.
    :laugh:
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    Poll: I say, the more Dutch Ovens to play with, the...

    I say, the more Dutch Ovens to play with, the happier we'll all be for it. HEE!

    Got a pole mode nearly done on my bullet-proof Kelty12. I'm excited about this add. YIPPEE!! I'm also in the...
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    Poll: IRONFISH - I hope everything will be okay. We...

    IRONFISH - I hope everything will be okay. We will miss you guys! Take care and know we're thinking about you.
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    Poll: Hey OregonBushcraft! Nice video! I love seeing...

    Hey OregonBushcraft!
    Nice video! I love seeing what everyone brings and how they pack for these adventures. Pretty cool stuff!!
    I'll be bringing a Dutch Oven for the Saturday Night "Togetherness"...
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    Poll: I'm starting to get SUPA EXCITED! I do enjoy the...

    I'm starting to get SUPA EXCITED! I do enjoy the WINTER HANG and can't wait to see everybuggy!!
    :D

    As Gary said, a few of us will be heading up Friday morning. I've been tinkering with my gear,...
  45. Thread: I'm dumb.

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    Isn't it amazing how quickly things can turn? In...

    Isn't it amazing how quickly things can turn? In the blink of an eye, we can go from 100% confident to complete vulnerability? I am glad you made it back out and thank you for sharing so we can all...
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    Favorite mod idea, Spaceman!!! :laugh:

    Favorite mod idea, Spaceman!!!
    :laugh:
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    I'm lovin' this thread!! Great idea. :thumbup:

    I'm lovin' this thread!! Great idea.
    :thumbup:
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    Poll: WHOOT!! That'll be a few more adds to the CHPP...

    WHOOT!! That'll be a few more adds to the CHPP (Cascade Hangers Pulkin' Posse)!
    :thumbup:
  49. Oh my. :D Let's all pool our resources and...

    Oh my. :D

    Let's all pool our resources and start our own "hammocks only campgrounds (HOCs)!" We'll have our greatest minds (professor hammock, dutch, MacEntyre, etc) genetically modify the...
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    Poll: Those dates sound great, IndyJ. :p We have...

    Those dates sound great, IndyJ. :p

    We have been compiling our white elephants and are looking forward to the winter hang. I just wish we didn't have to wait SOOOO long. I have some pulkin' I...
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