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    That was at West Mountain Shelter, in Harriman...

    That was at West Mountain Shelter, in Harriman State Park, NY.
  2. Trailspace and hammock/hammock gear reviews

    If any of you feel so inclined, I would like to invite you over to www.trailspace.com to review your hammock gear and accessories. Trailspace is an online community just like hammock forums, however...
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    Ok so some of the pictures I took specifically...

    Ok so some of the pictures I took specifically for a review didn't come out at all. So here are just a few that show the sock in one way or another.

    Sock full around the hammock....
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    I tried it before buying a winter sock from papa...

    I tried it before buying a winter sock from papa smurf. cons: heavy, bad condensation(unless you leave a good size opening), width is a little confining. but it does work
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    BillyBob and Slo are right on the money. Those...

    BillyBob and Slo are right on the money. Those are the problems i was having that was giving me CBS. It ended up being that i needed to tighten my uq suspension up just a bit to lift my hammock some...
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    I havn't measured the exact dimensions as it is...

    I havn't measured the exact dimensions as it is now, but it is approximately 3-4 inches smaller in diameter than the original design mentioned on his website.

    It was originall built for me by the...
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    Just wanted to let everyone know that I posted a...

    Just wanted to let everyone know that I posted a review of the papa smurf winter sock in another thread in the Review section.
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    Papa Smurf Winter Sock

    Howdy folks, i wanted to post some results from a week long test of the winter sock.

    I purchased the winter sock several months ago. I originally spoke with Papa Smurf via email about the sock and...
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    I found using one of those reflective car sun...

    I found using one of those reflective car sun shades works well to augment an underquilt. They don't really compromise the comfort level of the hammock either. They easily add 15F or so in warmth...
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    Just purchased a 40F burrow

    I finally sold one of my down sleeping bags, and now i have a 40F burrow on the way. Woohoo! Now i will have a 0F and 40f burrow. When it starts getting below freezing I will just switch to my 0F. I...
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    bicycle inner tube, even cheaper

    bicycle inner tube, even cheaper
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    I had a very bad experience about 9 or 10 years...

    I had a very bad experience about 9 or 10 years ago. I had nice gear, really nice. I left my gear in my tent and went for a dayhike with just the essentials. My camp was probably 10 miles at least...
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    Well how big is your dog is the first question....

    Well how big is your dog is the first question. Big difference between a 5-10lbs dog and a 80-90lbs dog. You need to make sure your dogs nails are trimmed and filed down as appropiate. If you don't...
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    Snowpeak trek 900 is SOLD

    Snowpeak trek 900 is SOLD
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    Here is a trick for easy entry of nail style...

    Here is a trick for easy entry of nail style stakes into hard ground. Boil water, put stake in water to warm stake. Pour water on desired stake location ground, immediately drive in stake. It works,...
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    Sale Pending

    Sale Pending
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    Baja, i responded to your PM. Busky2, i am...

    Baja, i responded to your PM.

    Busky2, i am awaiting Baja to respond. If she does not want it its yours. And yes it is Ti.
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    Price lowered to $30 shipping included.

    Price lowered to $30 shipping included.
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    It's not ideal but yes you can cook in it. I make...

    It's not ideal but yes you can cook in it. I make pancakes, fried eggs, bacon, and fillet mignons all the time in the lid on the 900. I carry a small bottle of olive oil with me, and with proper use...
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    Or a bushcooker! (that's what i use, thanks four...

    Or a bushcooker! (that's what i use, thanks four dog! still lovin it!)

    @L84toff - I have the snowpeak 700 also. I like both the 700 and 900, but I am looking to get rid of my 900 because i am...
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    Ti, i think the snowpeak trek 900 only comes in...

    Ti, i think the snowpeak trek 900 only comes in Ti. In fact i cant recall anything made by snowpeak that isn't Ti i think. But in any case, Yes, this cook set is Ti, both the pot itself and the...
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    SOLD: Snowpeak Trek 900 cook set

    I have a used Snowpeak Trek 900 set for sale. I am asking $30 , shipping will be $3.50 to CONUS, shipping elsewhere will be quoted seperately. Set new is 45ish. This set has signs of use, and has...
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    Just curious, what are yalls tricks to prevent...

    Just curious, what are yalls tricks to prevent spindrift when camping in the snow?
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    I am far, far, far away from compressing anything...

    I am far, far, far away from compressing anything with my sock. Which is why i am asking hehe. I understand its more for convective purposes of blocking drafts etc.
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    General question. How much dead air space should...

    General question. How much dead air space should there be under you with a hammock sock(between the bottom of your underquilt to the hammock sock fabric? I assume there is a magic amount of dead air...
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    Well I recieved my winter sock from Papa Smurf...

    Well I recieved my winter sock from Papa Smurf yesterday. I will be going out New Year's weekend, and will post a quick review when I get back. I will be doing a week and a half trip in beginning of...
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    I didn't read every post. But I have a vietnam...

    I didn't read every post.

    But I have a vietnam era jungle hammock that I would gladly send to the OP if you pay for shipping. It is in good condition with no problems that I am aware of. PM me if...
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    Besides being an efficient warmth to weight...

    Besides being an efficient warmth to weight ratio, another major benefit is preventing drafts. When I used my 0F incubator and burrow at around 30F a few weeks ago with my tarp pitched high and in...
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    Well I ordered a Winter Sock from PapaSmurf....

    Well I ordered a Winter Sock from PapaSmurf. Can't wait to get it and start testing it out.
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    Forgot to mention, cabelas currently has a $10...

    Forgot to mention, cabelas currently has a $10 off no minimum coupon, and a 10$ a purchase of 50 or more. Sadly its not a universal code. They sent out the flyer at the beginning of Nov and its good...
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    I have used the cabelas down top and bottom for...

    I have used the cabelas down top and bottom for some time and always am quick to recommend them. Alot of people want to go drop big bucks on fancy name brand down sweaters and down pants. I find that...
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    I use a full length incubator for 0F weather, but...

    I use a full length incubator for 0F weather, but use my 20F phoenix the rest of the time. And down to 20F my thermarest sit pad easily does the job, I would think it could easily go to 0F or below....
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    FS: TNF 15F Nebula Sleeping Bag

    I have a TNF Nebula 15F sleeping bag for sale. I am asking 225$, shipping included. I am willing to possibly negotiate and consider trades, just send me a pm.

    If you wish to see any pics or want...
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    Some do, some don't. Some depend on the way you...

    Some do, some don't. Some depend on the way you rig the tarp, others like the Superfly that I have and use do have actual 'doors' than can overlap or not depending on the angle of your tarp setup.
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    Hammock Socks

    I am thinking of getting a sock from papa smurf, but I can't decide which way to go. Uncoated version, or the winter sock version. I will be using the sock during the winter, and would see temps...
  36. Is that a sleeping pad of some sort under you? I...

    Is that a sleeping pad of some sort under you? I am assuming that the pad gave you most of the warmth and the sleeping bag rigged 'underquilt' provided little to no effect due to the air gaps.

    It...
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    Glad to hear your hang went well. Just for...

    Glad to hear your hang went well. Just for curiosity sake, were you putting ropes around the trees or did you use tree straps? The reason i even ask is that using rope on a tree can damage trees, and...
  38. Shug, I am interested in this, but sadly don't...

    Shug, I am interested in this, but sadly don't have the spare $$ just sitting around to be able to spend. I can save about 30-40 a week, but that would take a little while to get to the target price....
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    I think you will find that the prolite works...

    I think you will find that the prolite works 'OK', I have a prolite 4 that i used in the past and it was 'OK'. The flaw with it is that it is a somewhat narrow pad, and I found my shoulders to get...
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    FYI Be aware that if by some chance you do get...

    FYI Be aware that if by some chance you do get arrested for tresspassing that you probably wont be able to ship off to boot camp as planned. They usually delay you by 3-6 months. Worked as a...
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    I bring my siberian husky Juno with me on every...

    I bring my siberian husky Juno with me on every trip. She weighs about 45lbs. She sleeps under my hammock. I just bring a 20ft tie out for her, and when its bed time I tie her to one of the trees my...
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    I am order #913!!

    Just ordered a 3/4 Phoenix 20F underquilt. Now I will have year round coverage with my winter incubator and the new 3/4.
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    I use triptease for my tarp tie outs. I have been...

    I use triptease for my tarp tie outs. I have been happy with it and have no complaints. Provides good visibility of the lines to prevent from tripping over them.
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    I have a TNF Nebula 15F bag I would be willing to...

    I have a TNF Nebula 15F bag I would be willing to part with. I just purchased a set of top quilts so I have no need for it any longer. It has been an awesome bag.

    Here is a link to it at EMS with...
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    I would try to find a natural windbreak, such as...

    I would try to find a natural windbreak, such as on the leeward side of a hill/mountain or rock formation. the more natural protection the better because high winds not only cause limbs to break and...
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    I am interested, pm inc

    I am interested, pm inc
  47. I ditched my ECWCS bags as soon as i got out of...

    I ditched my ECWCS bags as soon as i got out of the military, hands down they are crap and really heavy.

    However, I have and love and frequently use the goretex bivy. It's a little heavy but...
  48. In my experience coleman products are usually a...

    In my experience coleman products are usually a little over rated for comfort. I would say probably 35-40F would be the max comfort zone. But really you need to get out there and test it out. You may...
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    Pretty much! It is downy bliss.

    Pretty much! It is downy bliss.
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    Just got my Winter Burrow

    Just recieved my Winter Burrow w/2oz of overfill from HG. It is soooo nice! Can't wait for the temps to drop to really put it through it's paces! This was a birthday present my wife bought me, such a...
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