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    Hey Redbank...I live in Lexington! I will check...

    Hey Redbank...I live in Lexington! I will check to see if my son will loan his out as he isn't using it for the time being. also to....bigrockoutfitters.com....this guy is out of Lexington as well...
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    Thanks guys!! As far as weight and pack...

    Thanks guys!! As far as weight and pack size...both about the same?
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    What do you guys like best...the ENO single nest...

    What do you guys like best...the ENO single nest or double nest? I'm leaning more toward the double for the extra room....but what about weight and packed size? Any info would be...
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    Poll: I was a Cub Scout and a Boy Scout. Went into the...

    I was a Cub Scout and a Boy Scout. Went into the Marine Corps. Now I am a Cub Scout Leader and a Ast Scout Master as well as help out wirth the District and Council training teams.
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    What happens in the hammock, stays in the hammock!

    What happens in the hammock, stays in the hammock!
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    How about this...if I hang my hammock in the RV...

    How about this...if I hang my hammock in the RV am I cheating? We are going to camp this weekend to and it is suppose to get down to 8 degree's in the morning. I plan on having a good time either...
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    Either way I'm warm. It's just the gettin' and a...

    Either way I'm warm. It's just the gettin' and a gettin movin' thing in the morning thats rough!!
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    RV, pop-up camper, hot blonde, Makers Mark....

    RV, pop-up camper, hot blonde, Makers Mark....
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    What was the deciding "factor" for choosing the...

    What was the deciding "factor" for choosing the webbing suspension?
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    Thanks guys!

    Thanks guys!
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    OK dumb question here....on the WB it is a double...

    OK dumb question here....on the WB it is a double layer? Why? Also the types of tie outs he offers...I know its personel preferance but what is the most dourable and reliable? Also to I have a McCat...
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    Thanks! I do believe I am sold.....that being...

    Thanks! I do believe I am sold.....that being said here after the holidays I might have to do some sellin' to get it but what the hey...you only live once!
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    Thanks a bunch!! I weigh in at a stelthy 230...

    Thanks a bunch!! I weigh in at a stelthy 230 LBS...(no comments please!) what is the weight limits on these. I did not see it listed or did I miss it? If I missed it sorry!
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    Is there a website fot the "Blackbird"? How about...

    Is there a website fot the "Blackbird"? How about the Warbonnet? I would like to see the differant models and prices and such. Thanks!
  15. Thread: Top Quilt

    by goldbond
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    Is there a way to see a pic of this or get the...

    Is there a way to see a pic of this or get the web address where you purchased? I have the same hammock and would like to go the same route as you. Thanks!
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    Thanks BillyBob58! Now I have to learn how to...

    Thanks BillyBob58! Now I have to learn how to properly tie out my new tarp! I swear there is a learning curve with the hammocks but everytime I use it I get better and better!
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    One question while we are on this subject.Still...

    One question while we are on this subject.Still very new to hanging so forgive my ingnorance! I just purchased a McCat Deluxe tarp. I have a HH asym Deluxe. I tried to rig the tarp as the original...
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    I am not familiar with the down mats...please...

    I am not familiar with the down mats...please excuse my ignorance! Can one of you tell me how well these work with a hammock. Can they be used well on ground? High maintance? any other good / bad...
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    can a pic of this set up be posted? Excuse my...

    can a pic of this set up be posted? Excuse my ignorance but I'm more visual!
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    Sorry to hear that. maybe we will run into each...

    Sorry to hear that. maybe we will run into each other one day.
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    We will be at the Fontanna Hilton Wed night and...

    We will be at the Fontanna Hilton Wed night and hit the trail bright and early Thursday morning. Hope to run into you.
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    Thanks guys for all the input!

    Thanks guys for all the input!
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    Using a figure 9/ Nite-ize Caribiner

    I have a in to get a couple of these and want to know if anyone else uses these and how do you tie them off? Also, one of my ropes is starting to fray on my HH and it is only eight months old, has...
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    Hey Whitefoot I along with 5 others will be...

    Hey Whitefoot I along with 5 others will be hiking from Fontanna Dam to Newfound Gap next weekend Oct22nd-25th will you be in that area in that time frame? If so I really hope I get to see ya!
  25. Thread: Speer vs ENO

    by goldbond
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    I personnaly like the whole ENO set up. I like a...

    I personnaly like the whole ENO set up. I like a "top" loader vs the "bottom" loader. The only thing that I am currently having a problem with is getting my new macCat tarp adjusted properly with the...
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    Something I forgot to mention. He and his mom had...

    Something I forgot to mention. He and his mom had made straps similiar to the ENO slap straps. They had took a web material and sewn loops on the inside and had put D rings on the hammock itself so...
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    Sometimes my scouts amaze me

    Our troop went on a campout this past weekend. Went to camp amd fish on the Edisto river. I as well as a friend of mine took our hammocks as usual. One scout took out this "thing" and began to hang...
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    Wow! You are so blessed to have a great family. I...

    Wow! You are so blessed to have a great family. I miss those days with my son but I'm sure we will get to do some more camping and hiking even though he is starting college soon. Great pics and...
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    Looks like you all had a good time! Glad you did...

    Looks like you all had a good time! Glad you did and I'm glad you all got back safe. I as well love the mountains. I was out in New Mexico this summer and went as high as 11,800. The temps were...
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    What A great weekend!

    Myself and three others decided to load up the packs and get out for awhile this weekend. Went and hiked from Stecoha Gap to Fontanna Dam. Not alot of miles but it was great! Hung the hammocks at...
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    Anyone use a figure 9 carabiner or something like...

    Anyone use a figure 9 carabiner or something like it? saw them in a catalog and was just wondering.
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    I thought about doing the same thing. Maybe they...

    I thought about doing the same thing. Maybe they will give a "trial" period/test. Let one 12 person crew do it for a trek and let a ranger go with them for the duration of the trek and discuss the...
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    '81-'85 2531 2nd Anglico. Semper Fi!

    '81-'85 2531 2nd Anglico. Semper Fi!
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    CORRECT!!! The boys of the troop do the voting...

    CORRECT!!! The boys of the troop do the voting and count the votes and turn in the nominatios. No adults and I mean leaders or otherwise have anything to do with the voting.I do not know of any one...
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    Funny story....the name of the scoutmasters...

    Funny story....the name of the scoutmasters patrol is th"old Goats". We have a patch that was designed and made by one of the moms that is halarious! We have several "moms" that love to camp and...
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    Cub Scout leader from Bear all the way thru...

    Cub Scout leader from Bear all the way thru Weblos 2 and have been a ast. SM for 6 yrs now. Have been to Philmont twice. OA Brotherhood member and am currently a section advisor as well as work in...
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    I have done several "backpacking clinics" for...

    I have done several "backpacking clinics" for Girlscout units/troops. Seems as though they want to get out there but the leadership is unwilling in most cases. Sounds as though you would be a great...
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    Congradulations on your successful ordeal...

    Congradulations on your successful ordeal arrowman! I as well went thru with my son and it is a memory I will take with me forever. I went to Philmont this year without him and he was with me last...
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    When you refer to the "ridgeline" are you talking...

    When you refer to the "ridgeline" are you talking about something like the HH's have? I have always feared popping that line that holds up the bug net! Any suggestions on just how tight the HH should...
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    I agree! With 65 boys in the troop when we go...

    I agree! With 65 boys in the troop when we go somewhere it looks like a small town popped up. We now can only take our older boys ( first class and at least 14 yrs old) back country and we have to go...
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    Preacher man you are so right. I have learned...

    Preacher man you are so right. I have learned more in the last week or two since I found this site then I learned in a month on my own. I can't speak for everyone but there is no way I could ever...
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    It's kinda like tents. I must own 5 tents and...

    It's kinda like tents. I must own 5 tents and have my favorite but I spent some money and time before I figured it out. I have a Mnt Hdw PCT-1 and wouldn't trade it for anything. That being said I...
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    Agreed! I love hiking and backpacking as well as...

    Agreed! I love hiking and backpacking as well as kyacking/canoeing so I will always find a way to do those things. I love experimenting with differant facets of all of the above and when I find a so...
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    Hammock hanging isn't the easiest thing in the...

    Hammock hanging isn't the easiest thing in the world to do! I have been researching and looking around for quite awhile now and still think I do not have exactly want I want. I'm closer than I was 6...
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    so with these extended DYI pads how hard is it to...

    so with these extended DYI pads how hard is it to carry on a internal frame pack? I now have a Thermarest pro-lite 3 that fits inside my pack so with all these wider pads and the modifications does...
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    I will have to pass that on to my son. I'm more...

    I will have to pass that on to my son. I'm more of a Lynard Skynard, Blackfoot, Marshall Tucker, Allman Brothers, Molly Hatchet with a little AC/DC, Judias Priest GNR, Motley Crew thrown in type!
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    Mine is a Flogging Molly, and Drop Kick Murphy's...

    Mine is a Flogging Molly, and Drop Kick Murphy's fan.......oh man where'd I go wrong with this one!!
  48. Thanks for all your help. I have certainaly...

    Thanks for all your help. I have certainaly enjoyed this site. Such a positive change! You are right about the learning curve!
  49. OK guys new to hammocking and new to some of the...

    OK guys new to hammocking and new to some of the terminology. Bishop bag? I have a HH Exp Deluxe A-sym and I want to buy a Deluxe MacCat. Is this doable? I use the skins but I wrap it all up...
  50. I was on call all this weekend so I couldn't go...

    I was on call all this weekend so I couldn't go far! Worked untill 2 Fri and then went to a friends for some BBQ and fireworks then worked all day sat then and then......Got a great idea! It was...
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