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    Yikes! I can't imagine going straight to that...

    Yikes! I can't imagine going straight to that altitude from the lowlands. We started at 9k and climbed only 1k a day for the first three days, which because we were going up that steep valley meant...
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    Welcome. 241 consecutive months of camping,...

    Welcome. 241 consecutive months of camping, that's great! I'd join the 300 month camping club, but not in those kind of temps!
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    Congrats on officially completing the trail! ...

    Congrats on officially completing the trail!

    I remember after going on my first solo backpacking trip into remote wilderness,I said to myself something like; this hobby is so serene and peaceful,...
  4. We're planning to make it out there for this one,...

    We're planning to make it out there for this one, it's only a 3.5 hrs drive for us. Will have to take off from work, but sounds like it'll be worth it.
    This'll be my first hammock hang event. We're...
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    What a great trip report! I enjoyed reading that...

    What a great trip report! I enjoyed reading that and looking at your pictures. Thank you for sharing and congratulations on finishing the trail. Sounds like you all experienced a lot of type 2 fun,...
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    Epic hiking goals you have there! I've never...

    Epic hiking goals you have there! I've never hiked outside the US, would like to someday. Looks like you'll be emersed in some amazing landscapes. I wish you good luck on your endeavours!
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    Looks like you're getting some solid shakedown...

    Looks like you're getting some solid shakedown hikes done! Seems like every trip we do is a shakedown because we're always learning something new or a better way to do something.

    We planned a two...
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    We love our Foothills Trail! What a fun to hike...

    We love our Foothills Trail! What a fun to hike and very hammock friendly trail!

    We attempted a westbound thru awhile back, started further east of Caesars head at that old church east of jones...
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    Hiking the Uintas 80 mile skyline trail is on our...

    Hiking the Uintas 80 mile skyline trail is on our bucket list. That's interesting how it's one of the few east to west running mountain ranges in the country. They look awesome on Google Earth. ...
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    Hello from North GA

    Hello fellow hammock hangers. I figured I'd introduce myself, as I've been gone awhile and never properly said hello.

    I've been bringing my hammock gear out of storage lately, it's not much- four...
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    Thank you!

    Thank you!
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    WTB: 40' bear line / food hanging rope

    Im leaving on a trip in several days and I just discovered that my new pct hanging system doesn't work easily with the two knotted together pieces of amsteel I have. I need a single continuous line...
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    WTB: WBBB 1.1 double

    Want to buy warbonnet blackbird double 1.1
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    WTB: 6 sets of whoopie sling

    I need to outfit some hammocks for some kids camping trips.
    Does anyone know of a supplier that offers a discount if i purchase a half dozen or more?
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    WTB: WBBB 1.0 1.1 double

    I'm looking around for a used WBBB double in the 1.0 or 1.1 fabric, thought I'd check here first. Thanks for looking.
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    Oware has this to say about color choice...

    Oware has this to say about color choice (owareusa.com):

    "Navy - NOLS color choice for their Thelma Flys for blending in. Pros-blends in well at dusk and dark, doesn't attract attention from...
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    First hang on the Bartram Trail

    My dad and I hiked a small section and had a hang on the Bartram Trail, a historic 115mi trail that goes from GA to NC.

    We made camp at the first site we came to, around 4PM, giving us many hours...
  18. Thanks Dutch! I knew I watched that somewhere,...

    Thanks Dutch! I knew I watched that somewhere, didnt think to go back to the main ordering page. Great product!
  19. I just got some of these, they are amazingly...

    I just got some of these, they are amazingly small!

    How does one thread the zingit through the tarp flyz? I watched a few videos demonstrating how it tightens, but didnt show how its first...
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    BTW, I'm using a 3/4 thermarest partially...

    BTW, I'm using a 3/4 thermarest partially deflated, comfortable, but in the fall/winter probably wont be enough from what ive read. I'm looking at past topics about OQ/UQs, my 25* down sleeping bag...
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    I'm really liking the ways of hammocking. Ive...

    I'm really liking the ways of hammocking. Ive hung it several times in different locations, elevating feet, try to get 30* angle, timed myself how fast I can setup my tarp, 35 minutes, maybe I...
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    I did a couple times, thanks for posting them. ...

    I did a couple times, thanks for posting them. But the only technique I saw was running it through the factory sewn loop on one end and that looked kind of iffy. If there was another example sorry...
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    doublepost

    doublepost
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    I ordered the goods, cant wait to hang it. ...

    I ordered the goods, cant wait to hang it.
    Whats the best way to tie the tree straps?
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    Thanks Jake, I'm beginning to see things better. ...

    Thanks Jake, I'm beginning to see things better. Good videos, thanks for pinpointing that one part. All this hammock stuff looked so complicated I'd been putting it off for months.

    So I run...
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    That sounds great, but I'm still a little lost,...

    That sounds great, but I'm still a little lost, is there a video showing the mod your describing? And I'm not sure specifically which products I need to buy. Thanks.
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    How to suspend grand trunk ultralight?

    Hey there,
    I just got my first hammock, grandtrunk ultralight, looks nice for $20. It didnt come with suspension cords, I think thats what theyre called.

    I heard that rope hurts the trees so...
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    lash it/ zingit tautline wont hold

    I got a roll of the thinner lash it cord to use for my tarp guylines and the tautline hitch ive been using with paracord will not hold with the lash it.

    Is there another knot I could use that will...
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    Interesting things to ponder there. Ive read...

    Interesting things to ponder there. Ive read lots of people here use the stuff for guylines and other things but i guess thats because you already have it for the hammock.

    Something cheap like...
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    knot holding ability of lash-it / amsteel

    Hello, I'm a ground camper and i'm not making the leap to hanging just yet, but for rigging tarps- I'm intrigued by the low-stretch cordage talked about here. The paracord Ive been using is okay but...
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