Sorry, I cannot attend this year. I thoroughly enjoyed myself last year at this event and have to admit that it will probably be a little nicer to be at the campgrounds without the crowd. I got there...
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Sorry, I cannot attend this year. I thoroughly enjoyed myself last year at this event and have to admit that it will probably be a little nicer to be at the campgrounds without the crowd. I got there...
Just glanced at this thread and would have to add if it has not already that if you can tolerate tea or even like it, tea bags weigh next to nothing and serve two purposes at that. 1) is something to...
I have tried several different ways and types of silicone or other waterproofing materials. They all have their pluses and minuses. Experimentation can eventually find you what you want. You might...
Another consideration of the Prusik and Spectra is that Spectra does not wear well when abraded and a Prusik Knot is basically an abrasion type knot. Spectra may be stronger than steel cable in...
Good to hear FD. It was a pleasure to meet both the Dino's last weekend. It may have been the Warbonnet that Jeff had there that did it hey?
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I have both a HH and a Speer. Both have advantages that the other does not. Having the bug net integral to the hammock on the HH is a plus as is the bottom loading for keeping out the bugs. Yes, the...
Same from here...
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It certainly was nice to meet some new people for me also. Especially enjoyed the music we did not even have to go across the street for as we had our own pickers and singers to entertain us. Thanks...
I have both a Speer and an HH. Both have things that please me. I used the HH during my most recent AT thru attempt with both my homemade KAQ under quilt and the SS undercover.
Comfort wise, the...
Was going to leave this afternoon but ended up handling some inclement weather here in Michigan. While I am retired from my regular job of thirty years now for the past 17 months I still maintain my...
Hello Andrew, the easiest way to transfer the calculations is to make a pattern out of cardboard or stiff craft paper. This way if you make a mistake you are not out the material cost but only out...
Depends on your needs. Are they immediate or can you wait?
Those things having been said, there is Trail Days coming up next week. There will be several vendors there and quite a few more Hangers...
Good report Undershaft!
You did not go into detail about how you hung your fly. Might I ask if you used the tiedowns attached to the spectra cord on your HH (yea I despise the gear hammock hung on...
Hello Nancy! I would suggest that you consider using a tarp even on those nights when you want to sleep under the stars. My reasoning is this. Pitch the tarp and then fold it over to one side or the...
I have always been determined in my life. This is evidenced by the fact that I was able to retire at 49 years young last year. I again made it roughly 30 miles or Addis Gap before things started...
Thank You everyone!!!
This is MY HIKE!
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Okay it's just about etched in stone now. I got my sh@# together and rebalanced the body after getting off the trail two weeks ago at Neels Gap.
A Brother and sister in-law are heading to Pigeon...
Well the Michigan gang is at the Hiker Hostel the evening/morning.
We hit the trail in a few hours. Who would have thunk that three individuals from Michigan who never knew each other would plan...
I feel your pain Michelle!!! (RE: your Trail Journal Entry '4')
I have been a virtual basket-case all week, I sent out my pack via UPS last week and I know it arrived at the Hostel Monday. I am...
Here's one I've been reading about and it looks as if it may be in the ballpark you are looking for.
Grand Enchantment Trail
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2 days 16 hours until I leave home for the AT!!!!!
Worst comes to worst Michele I can help you Sunday evening at the HH. Just a thought seeing as how we'll both be there Sunday evening. Nut YES it was funny especially the refined graphics concept.
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I agree this is a cool mod... Too bad my gear is already on it's way to the Hiker Hostel for my Thru beginning in 10 days. Oh well something to look into and do when I get back home later.
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I posted my link yesterday and the fine print on the page after submission stated that it would be posted after the ADMIN took a look at the content. Which I take to mean that Attroll has to check it...
Alright!!!!
Just two weeks until I head for Atlanta and the Hiker Hostel Sunday March 11. Then on to the trail and NOBO.
Just rechecked for the final time my pack and it's contents. I come in...
Here's another idea... go to Ebay and get a cheap 45 degree bag like this and modifiy it....
While in my mind zip-ties could be used, after having used them for many years in my house and in the industry I find that they deteriorate faster than a good whipping might. Especially if you seal...
My first guess would be some sort of DWR
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Suggestions for what to film:
Various underquilt lash-ups
How to dial in and hang an underquilt
Hennessy Knot
Slap straps, etc.
Tarps and how to adjust for certain conditions (Windy,...
My first response would be to make sure that the first couple of stitches you make sure that you keep the threads taunt that you pull out behind the presser foot. And make sure that you only hand...
Okay they are xD Cards and I have two 128MB and one 256 MB cards. The larger card empty gives me 7 minutes 12 seconds of record time. The two smaller cards give me 3 minutes 39 seconds each. These...
Excellent Idea!
I sure am glad that some people have been giving this a voice and that it has come to this point. Now I hope that it does not die here as so many things in general do.
Those...
While I advocate keeping your stuff where you can see it, there are definitely times when that is not an option. As L.Wolf and others have said the main problem is in towns and Damascus definitely...
Maps link is www.damascus.org/maps.html
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Hola Turk, for more info and complete info go to the following website...
Trail Days
Dig around and find the link to the site map. On there will be maps and such. Hammocking can be done where...
Great Job HE! Nice pics too, even if the tarp is only reflecting the color of the sky (gray).
I'd say watch out Brian but I don't think you guys are out to do business but for the personal...
Did a web search because I was curious also about poison ivy vines. I seemed to remember somewhere having read about if the vine is hairy looking avoid it. Thus when I wen surfing I was greatful to...
Hey Pan and anyone else going to Mt. Rodgers weekend...
Why doesn't someone take a Video Camera with and do a video ala Shane Steinkamp about tying the knot on an HH and some of the other things...
Good Job Breeze! I know you will enjoy yours as much as I do mine. Can't wait to hear the reports on it.
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I have given it some thought and if I was only doing this as a car-camping/weekend sort of thing where weight is not an issue it would be a slam-dunk to add a pad or SPE of some sort.
However,...
Okay everyone, I think I reached my comfort zone limit last night. Went out to the hammock at or near 9 PM local time with temps according to the NWS at 2 to 3 degrees colder than when I came in the...
I have included my set-up below as you can see. It's not a JRB tarp but the idea is the same.
Back on Xmas Eve I had the tarp edges down tighter to the hammock and suffered a condensation issue...
Well as I age I find that while I could sleep in shorts and a t-shirt and have a bedroom window cracked open back a few years ago, I am getting to be a wimp in my later days of life. (IE - I find...
I can sympathize with you Breeze, Thermarest's in the hammock just are not comfortable. I tried it last fall up north at my in-laws place while visiting one weekend. The pad Sgt. Rock uses is...
Okay guys and gals, I fixed the issues and rehung the hammock yesterday. Then had my son who is two inches taller and 60 lbs lighter get in while I did a preliminary adjustment to everything.
He...
Here are some pitures of the failure of the underquilt shock-cord ends. Hopefully you can or will see where they failed at.:mad:
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Patrick and all! No the hammock main (head and foot support) did not fail. It was the underquilt only head end shock cord that failed. I'm still looking at it and the feeling I'm getting is that...
Well the night was busted before it ever got off the ground.
Crawled in to get comfy and read a little before turning out the lamp. Next thing I knew as I was adjusting the underquilt back in...
Finally the forecast for the next couple of days says the temps will drop below my previous test temps of 35.
Currently:
Detroit City Airport
Last Update on Jan 7, 12:53 pm EST
Fog/Mist...
Go to 'Just Jeff's' website tothewoods.net He has one and shows pictures. JRB is using his design and selling them also as Jeff explains. When you get there go to the Homemade Gear Tab and right at...
Are you using the tie-outs attached to the Hennessey for the tarp or tying the tarp seperate to the tree?
This may be a part of the problem. I too have the Explorer and while I upgraded to the...