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    I had shoulder surgery last November and still...

    I had shoulder surgery last November and still struggle in the hammock for long periods. Of course its 95 now with humidity, so I don't mind waiting a little longer.
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    I love my Eldorado!

    I love my Eldorado!
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    Hawn State Park Itinerary

    Hi all - I'm heading to Hawn State Park this coming weekend, and would like some ideas on an itinerary. I'll probably get there Fri night around 7pm, so most likely no hiking that day. And, I'll be...
  4. Since this is an open ended question - I'll add...

    Since this is an open ended question - I'll add the Clark Vertex as an option. The new version is a side-by-side configuration. If I remember, the older version required three contact points for...
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    Thanks all - I appreciate the help!

    Thanks all - I appreciate the help!
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    Southeast Missouri Camping

    Mods - if this is the incorrect forum, please move.

    I am interested in getting ideas for a camping spot in Southeast Missouri. My daughter attends college in Columbia, and I live in Middle TN. I...
  7. Ordered! Thank you!

    Ordered! Thank you!
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    There have been great suggestions here that will...

    There have been great suggestions here that will serve you well. I wanted to follow up with the 'more bang for your buck' model mentioned above. For me, I can only upgrade a piece at a time to...
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    Well - there was this event .... Video -...

    Well - there was this event ....
    Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaBjODWe4PA
    Stills - http://www.boredpanda.com/slack-line-festival-international-highline-meeting/
  10. In addition to temperature, you may want to pay...

    In addition to temperature, you may want to pay attention to Irma. The current models show she'll be up to the Smokies by Wednesday still packing some wind and rain. And, while it won't be anywhere...
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    Actual nights - no clue. This year not as much...

    Actual nights - no clue. This year not as much as I like. But, for the first two years I had at least one long trip each summer (5-10 nights each), 6-8 weekend trips (2 nights each), plus many...
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    AyeJay - I'm 90+ kg, and I have had the 10ft 1.7...

    AyeJay - I'm 90+ kg, and I have had the 10ft 1.7 SL Traveler for about 3 years. I have never had a problem with its durability. Apart from adding Dutch Clips, it is still the original, stock...
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    Another fan of Knots 3D

    Another fan of Knots 3D
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    I'll add one more thought - you can do this hike...

    I'll add one more thought - you can do this hike as an in-and-out or an end to end. There are two main trailheads - one in TN and one in AL. They are less than 3 miles apart on 79. If memory...
  15. I've hiked the east side (Savage Gulf Ranger...

    I've hiked the east side (Savage Gulf Ranger Station). Most camping areas (Hobb's Cabin, Dinky Line) are heavily treed. The parking lot at the Ranger Station (and near Savage Station Campground) is...
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    About a year ago we were hiking near the Walls of...

    About a year ago we were hiking near the Walls of Jericho in Middle Tennessee. Around the fire that night we were talking about the reemergence of black bears in the area (one had been sighted near...
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    I'm in - I appreciate the generosity!

    I'm in - I appreciate the generosity!
  18. I have both the Jarbidge and the Traveler and...

    I have both the Jarbidge and the Traveler and love them both. I don't use the Triangle Thingies or hook into the SRL. I clip it directly onto the line that holds the cinch buckles. I have had no...
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    Welcome! Left Browns Point/Tacoma in '90 -...

    Welcome! Left Browns Point/Tacoma in '90 - trying to get back ever since.
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    Would love to try my hand at this - count me in.

    Would love to try my hand at this - count me in.
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    With those requirements, sounds like the Go Lite...

    With those requirements, sounds like the Go Lite Jam (50L or 70L), Gossamer Gear Gorilla (46L) or Mariposa (69L), and ULA CDT (56L) or OHM (69L) should fit the bill.

    I don't have experience with...
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    I just switched to an ULA Circuit this summer. ...

    I just switched to an ULA Circuit this summer. After a bunch of local miles, 30 miles on the AT, and 70-80 miles in New Mexico, I love it. You might want to look at the OHM given your equipment...
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    Welcome from Bellevue!

    Welcome from Bellevue!
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    I'm in - appreciate the gesture.

    I'm in - appreciate the gesture.
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    Two thoughts on the trees - first, most of the...

    Two thoughts on the trees - first, most of the weight is out of the pack by the time I hang it, and second, you can always place vertical sticks under the line if you are worried about the trees.
  26. I practice what was mentioned above by...

    I practice what was mentioned above by CountryRoads - I don't permanently splice on any hardware; rather, I create a fixed eye locked brummel on both ends of a line (different lines of varying...
  27. I would assume that continued use would...

    I would assume that continued use would eventually wear off the coating. But, mine are just fine thus far.
  28. In response - 1 - The two I have are both cut...

    In response -

    1 - The two I have are both cut symmetrically. The one I use is skinned, and I don't pay attention to which one is the 'head' or 'foot' end.

    2 - I remedied the pull outs by...
  29. I've bought two - one through JRB and one through...

    I've bought two - one through JRB and one through REI. Both came with stuff sacks and guy lines for the tie outs. They are very large, very comfortable tarps. I've had mine for over a year and...
  30. Thread: Pillow

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    I also use a cocoon ultralight pillow. It weighs...

    I also use a cocoon ultralight pillow. It weighs 3+ ounces with the stuff sack, and being inflatable I can adjust the size for whatever I need it for (reading, sleeping, knees, etc).
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    The other posters offered great suggestions. To...

    The other posters offered great suggestions. To your original post, the XL's work with the HH Hex. My current set up is the HH Hex, CRL, and the XL Skins.
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    I have tried to grade papers in the same manner -...

    I have tried to grade papers in the same manner - with the same result.
  33. Oh so close - Saturday night at Montgomery Bell...

    Oh so close - Saturday night at Montgomery Bell SP you would see a patrol of hanging Scouts!
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    I'm in! Thank you! It would be my first alky...

    I'm in! Thank you! It would be my first alky stove.
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    Welcome! We should be heading to Latimer in...

    Welcome! We should be heading to Latimer in December.
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    Welcome! Grew up in Browns Point watching the...

    Welcome! Grew up in Browns Point watching the Foss tugs go by.
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    Welcome from Nashville!

    Welcome from Nashville!
  38. A couple of ideas come to mind. First, I would...

    A couple of ideas come to mind. First, I would not use the tarp CRL - when you get in the hammock it will lower with your weight, most likely stretching the bugnet too far between the bottom of the...
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    West of Nashville? Take a look at Montgomery...

    West of Nashville? Take a look at Montgomery Bell State Park. Might work for you.

    http://www.tn.gov/environment/parks/MontgomeryBell/
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    I'm in - thank you!

    I'm in - thank you!
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    I'm in - Thank You!

    I'm in - Thank You!
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    Another Nashville hanger - welcome!

    Another Nashville hanger - welcome!
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    I picked up the Cocoon ultralight pillow a few...

    I picked up the Cocoon ultralight pillow a few years ago. Weighs less than 4 ounces and is pretty comfortable.
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    I was also getting the error. Cleared Cache...

    I was also getting the error. Cleared Cache (Firefox, Mac), and all is well.
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    First UQ on the way!

    First UQ on the way!
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    Just got back from Central CA yesterday - hiked...

    Just got back from Central CA yesterday - hiked in Pfieffer State Park. I think that's about as far south as a good stand of trees go. Its a little south of Monterey and probably 7 hours from...
  47. Found Shug's Vid...

    Found Shug's Vid
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=yFWs6UH7C74
  48. You may want to use it as an 'almost TQ' before...

    You may want to use it as an 'almost TQ' before you start moding it. In one of Shug's video's he uses what looks like an REI Sub Kilo +20 as a TQ. Take a look - I use the same bag in the same...
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    Welcome from up 24!

    Welcome from up 24!
  50. I don't have a scale so I can't be specific. I...

    I don't have a scale so I can't be specific. I looked online as well and couldn't find any weight listed for commercial styles. My liner is lighter. The only thing I can provide is size - it is...
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