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    Just sharing a story. There can be more...

    Just sharing a story.

    There can be more disturbing things to worry about when stealth hanging in an inner city location than meth-heads, gangs, and homeless psychopaths.

    I set up my wool...
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    My two 50ft lengths of 5mm cordage/climbing rope...

    My two 50ft lengths of 5mm cordage/climbing rope and their prusiks.

    It is this equipment that allows me to hang when I have to get creative due to the lack of suitable trees or other tie in points...
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    I am interested in purchasing skins from...

    I am interested in purchasing skins from Mountaingoat.
    Did not find a link to Mountaingoat in this thread.
    A quick search brought up a website 'outdoortrailgear'
    Is this the best or only method to...
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    brought the hammocks to central america

    Well as the title states, my son and I packed the hammocks
    for our long trip through central america. Problem is that most
    places have great hammocks on place for our use.
    I guess I will just...
  5. Most excellent post and video. Keep 'em coming ...

    Most excellent post and video.
    Keep 'em coming

    What different types of mosquito nets are available to Brazilians?

    The nets I picked up in Venezuela just cover the top and sides.
    The mosquitos...
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    I am just goofing around with my reply. I...

    I am just goofing around with my reply.

    I picked up my two Brazilian hammocks in San Fernando de Atabapo Amazonas Venezuela. It's not Brazil, but it's very close. I am sure you could still find...
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    I appreciate the reply's. Most of my research...

    I appreciate the reply's.
    Most of my research ends at the following.
    1. Small individual stands seem to win out over multi person stand.
    2. Most multi person stands defeat the keep it...
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    4-6 Person Stand for Scouts

    I am searching for ideas to create a multi person stand.
    My sons and 5 of his scout buddies want to use their hammocks.
    The problems is that some of the camping areas do not have acceptable trees...
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    Brother, son, wife, couple of scouts and their...

    Brother, son, wife, couple of scouts and their parents, 1 coworker

    now that I think about it, if I keep this up and track my efforts by purchasing/manufacturers I deserve some kind of commission ...
  10. Basically, Texas has no public lands to speak of...

    Basically, Texas has no public lands to speak of with the exception of Big Bend, and the patchwork national forests in east texas (100acres NFS next to 50acres private next to 20 acres NFS next to 50...
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    To provide some privacy, have a tall cheap tent...

    To provide some privacy, have a tall cheap tent available for changing clothes and such. its a good place to store their personal gear.

    The problem I deal with is lack of sufficient hanging spots...
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    I have been thinking the very same thing, only I...

    I have been thinking the very same thing, only I am tempted to stay overnight. have not done it tho.

    Been doing a recon around Millenium park and the lakefront trail. Some out of the way corner...
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    my son's troop has a premanufactured shade /...

    my son's troop has a premanufactured shade / shelter that is made from steel pipe and T&Y-type fittings. Its about 10x20. The cover is your usual white poly tarp.
    The boys hang from the cross...
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    I remember camping with the folks back in the...

    I remember camping with the folks back in the early 60s. Mom would put all the dirty dishes in a large bucket and I would haul them off a couple hundred yards off onto the woods and leave them. In...
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    heavy fog/drizzle & wind

    Having just purchased a down UQ, what methods do you all use to keep the UQ dry when the conditions are very windy with 100% humidity (drizzle/fog).

    With these type of conditions, everything gets...
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    That's a good 'Hillbilly Hang' you created. I...

    That's a good 'Hillbilly Hang' you created.
    I can't tell you how many 1-Tree hangs I have done. Where I live and hang there is a lack of suitable trees. Usually its one giant live oak, pecan or...
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    15 years ago I fell in love with hammocks down in...

    15 years ago I fell in love with hammocks down in southern Venezuala, out exploring the southern Orinoco and some tributaries. Traded a good water purifier for 4 hammocks w/nets, been using them ever...
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    right to left - left to right

    I was reading one of the threads and in it was mentioned the persons' preferred laying positions being right to left. Furthermore, it appeared as if a person could order a hammock (specifically the...
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    I know Permethrin is toxic to cats when used in...

    I know Permethrin is toxic to cats when used in some flea and tick shampoos and such. But is it toxic to cats in its dried form such as treated hammocks and clothing ??

    My cat likes to lounge in...
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    Alamo Area Council - San Antonio, TX Den Leader,...

    Alamo Area Council - San Antonio, TX
    Den Leader, CubMaster, Asst ScoutMaster, Merit Badge Counselor, cook, driver, dishwasher, finder of lost shoes. Remember, it's only one hour a week.

    Hooked my...
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    HH Scout and Supershelter questions

    I am thinking about taking advantage of the HH Christmas special for my 10 year old son, who is an active Scout.
    "Free Scout Zip and 2 snake skin with purchase of over $129.00"

    Question.
    Will...
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    OK Mom, I'll consider all the safety and legal...

    OK Mom, I'll consider all the safety and legal issues before hanging, but in the desert southwest telephone poles, sign posts and other usefull vertical members are going to be used.

    I was really...
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    No Trees - Unique Hangs

    If my first post is placed in the wrong forum location, please forgive.

    I am looking for creative ideas to hang when convieniently placed trees are not available.
    Such as...
    Single limb hangs...
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