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Sweet trip report Bearpaw, thanks for posting.

Yep, price is revised in the original post.

Thanks for pointing that out. I purchased my stove through BPL and I'm pretty sure you couldn't buy it direct at the time. I hadn't realized that the manufacturer had its own site; I will adjust...

Here's all the specs:

http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/bushbuddy_ultra_wood_stove.html

Weighs 4.9 oz on my scale. Used once...just couldn't get into wood stove thing. ...

Cleaning out the gear closet. Need some cash for some snowboarding gear (I know, I know - its not hammock-related!)

Purchased January 2008, used approximately 10 nights. Stored uncompressed and...

I like it! Thanks for posting that.

Bummer! Looks like they are going to turn into collector's items. I KNEW I should have pulled the trigger last year when I had the chance :lol:

Check out the JRB Dri Ducks Mod http://www.jacksrbetter.com/DriDucksPoncho.htm.

1) It doubles as your rain gear (assuming you're comfortable with using a poncho, which has its pros/cons of...

Pan,
Any plans to re-release the Torso-Length UQ?

That's pretty much my approach.

Ha, good one.

Good stuff Guy. There's a lot to be said about what works for you and what you're comfortable with. Looking forward to hear how everything works out.

If you run a line from the stake out points around the hammock, do you have any gaps? Out of curiosity, have you run lines under yourself? I wonder how that impact comfort.

I'm not a huge fan...

Have you already purchased all of the gear or is this a wishlist? The only thing I would think about is a 2/3 3-season underquilt in the place of the Snugfit. 1) You'll save a pound and I don't...

Got any pics? Curious to see your set-up in action.

Ha, good stuff. New converts are always welcome.

Awesome trip report, thanks Bearpaw

I just moved to Chicago myself...thanks for the info.

That's my approach: I usually have a rest/cook break around 2pm or 3pm and then hike for a few more hours. Cooking where you sleep is begging for trouble, ha.

For a lightweight kit balanced that has versatility (i.e. go-to-ground capability) and less bulk, here's my "Big 3" that I've arrived at for long-distance hiking:

"Colder" set-up:
ULA Circuit -...

Longtime lurker, first-time poster.

I forget how, but I stumbled on Just Jeff's website and the rest is history. If there's a Hammocking Hall of Fame, Just Jeff will be a first ballot inductee....