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  1. Thread: Solo dangers.

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    Thanks for sharing an awesome story! I always try...

    Thanks for sharing an awesome story! I always try to be extra careful when out solo but it never fails I always end up facing some kind of a personal test. Fortunately, I've passed so far.
  2. Ordered mine. Funny, I was just looking at the...

    Ordered mine. Funny, I was just looking at the latest issue of Backpacker and saw a short blurb about Coolmax Buff's so I was just getting ready to visit the Coolmax website to look into buying one...
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    Great layout! Really informative.

    Great layout! Really informative.
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    That's happened to me a few times and it sure can...

    That's happened to me a few times and it sure can make it cold. I'm buying a Speer Winter Tarp to remedy the situation. I'll still use my MacCat Deluxe when cold weather is not an issue.

    Thanks...
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    Back in January, I looked at buying a MWUQ but...

    Back in January, I looked at buying a MWUQ but since I'm a warm sleeper I thought it would be too hot for me. Typically, I camp in 20-40 degree weather during January & February. Otherwise, the temps...
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    Double layer 1.1 - because I use a 40" wide ccf...

    Double layer 1.1 - because I use a 40" wide ccf pad for insulation, I wanted a pad pocket because I don't like laying directly on the ccf pad, and I weigh in at about 160#, so I figured the lighter...
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    koalha05, I see that you use a Mt Wash UQ. Does...

    koalha05, I see that you use a Mt Wash UQ. Does it fit well with the BB? What has been your lowest temperature while using the Mt Wash? What's the warmest temp when you used it and was it too warm?
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    Back in January when it was cold as gets here in...

    Back in January when it was cold as gets here in South Texas, the tile floor in our house was very cold to my bare feet. To test the insulation value of my 1/4" ccf pad, I placed it on the tile floor...
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    Did you trim the corners or does the full...

    Did you trim the corners or does the full rectangular pad fit in the pocket? I had trimmed my 40"X60" Gossamer Gear Thinlight pad to fit my first hammock, but I don't think that is probably necessary...
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    With a 40" wide pad, I still had some more room....

    With a 40" wide pad, I still had some more room. I believe the pad pocket equals the full width of the hammock. I use a 1/4" pad and when inserting it I could stick my head and arms into the pocket...
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    DeShazo, I saw you use a landau pad. How wide...

    DeShazo,

    I saw you use a landau pad. How wide is the pad? What about the weight?
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    Thanks Cannibal!

    Thanks Cannibal!
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    Good idea on the Platy. Thanks

    Good idea on the Platy. Thanks
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    I'm sure if the wife tries out the Blackbird she...

    I'm sure if the wife tries out the Blackbird she will want one. And then my daughter will want one. So, yes I can see where this is all going.
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    No April Fools Joke

    I got a priority mail surprise today! My WARBONNET BLACKBIRD!!

    I've been hanging outside all evening...enjoying. It was all I could do to get myself to take it down and come inside. I was tempted...
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    Mike, did you have any trouble finding trees to...

    Mike, did you have any trouble finding trees to hang from? i noticed from your photos some areas looked pretty wide open and treeless.
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    This is GREAT!

    Set up the Claytor in the backyard this morning. Really enjoyed tinkering with it. Need to play with the sag to see how flat I can get. I have the 1/4" Gossamer Gear Thinlight 1/4" pad, which is...
  18. Thread: How long?

    by Eldorado
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    Mine took 11 days from date of order. The good...

    Mine took 11 days from date of order. The good thing about the length of time is that it gives you enough time to get most of your hardware and webbing together to modify the suspension system....
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    I'd be up for anywhere with trees and water!

    I'd be up for anywhere with trees and water!
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    My Claytor Exped just came in and I plan on...

    My Claytor Exped just came in and I plan on hanging it in the backyard to check it out. I examined all the seams and everything looked good. The suspension system will be switched out as soon as my...
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    Thanks for the link. Looks like a neat...

    Thanks for the link. Looks like a neat alternative.
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    I first decided to go with a HH and after having...

    I first decided to go with a HH and after having second thoughts I then started leaning towards the Clark. But I bought the Claytor! The pockets in the Clark would be neat for storage, but I think...
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    Hey! Only $6.99 at Campmor.

    Hey! Only $6.99 at Campmor.
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    Thanks. I'll give that a shot!

    Thanks. I'll give that a shot!
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    Finally Placed My Order

    Thanks for all the helpful information. Over the weekend, I finally placed my order for a Claytor hammock after a lot of research. Tom responded very quickly. Also ordered the material to modify the...
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    Great pics! Nice trail with awesome trees. I've...

    Great pics! Nice trail with awesome trees. I've become much more aware of trees since joining this site. Also, loop hiking is lot more fun than out and back and less complicated than arranging a...
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    Sounds like a great trip. Some of my most...

    Sounds like a great trip. Some of my most memorable camping trips have been in bad weather. Something about knowing you stayed dry and warm, for the most part, is extremely satisfying.

    What size...
  28. Thread: Bottom Entry

    by Eldorado
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    I'll have to try to remember to follow your...

    I'll have to try to remember to follow your advice when wearing my wind shirt.
    Thanks
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    After reading everyone's replies, I'm leaning...

    After reading everyone's replies, I'm leaning towards adding the extra 2 ounces and going with the Deluxe. No one seems to recommend the Standard. I was afraid that the Deluxe might be too big and...
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    MacCat Deluxe or Standard

    Thinking about buying a MacCat tarp for some extra protection from wind and rain. Also, like the idea of a larger tarp then the stock HH tarp, especially if I'm stuck in camp in bad weather. Lastly,...
  31. Thread: Bottom Entry

    by Eldorado
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    I have a nylon or polyester wind shirt that is...

    I have a nylon or polyester wind shirt that is bomber proof in strong winds but not if it gets snagged or ripped. Guess I'll have to take it off b4 getting in the HH. What about the covering for your...
  32. Thread: Bottom Entry

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    Great information. I'll be spending some time...

    Great information. I'll be spending some time checking it out. Thanks.
  33. Thread: Bottom Entry

    by Eldorado
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    Thanks. This site is awesome!

    Thanks. This site is awesome!
  34. Thread: Bottom Entry

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    Bottom Entry

    I was sold on buying a HH UL Backpacker A-sym, but just read a review on another site that has me wondering. The reviewer mentioned that he was continuously snagging his synthetic hiking clothing on...
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