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I'm looking at the 7th because I was just going to be in dc for the weekend. I've got to work all day on Friday.

Welcome from Lynchburg! FYI to you NOVA guys, I'm thinking of camping near DC one night on Sept 7th. Any interest?

Welcome from Lynchburg

I'm also looking forward to getting my fabric from XTrekker tomorrow in the mail. As of now I'm planning on making channeled ends, but maybe, just maybe I'll do the whipping instead just for...

my same question :)

my folks live in "e town" :) I went to high school in Altavista!

I'm also in Central VA. I've got a few trips planned in the near future if you'd like to join in. Send me a PM for info if you're interested.

I'll take 1 please.

Converted my old yard swing that we never used into something more suitable for hanging my hammock. I went with a 12' treated 2x6 instead of the original 6' one that was on there. These pics were...

I was wondering what size & gauge chainlink toprail was being used by the majority? I used to build fences and I know how easy the 1 3/8" folds under weight unless it's thicker gauge than what is...

I think that's the same post I saw the idea from but haven't really seen any further mention of it. I don't know if that's because it failed or if no one else attempted it.

What about sheer curtain fabric? I've seen it suggested before for no-seeum quality. Anyone vouch for it?

I see you don't have a tarp at all just yet. Been doing a bunch of reading about using the window shrink plastic as a tarp and it seems pretty solid if you reinforce it with tape (gorilla or duct). ...

I bought the reflectix this weekend and just to make sure I didn't get cold shoulder (in the future) I measured about 72" off twice and taped them together giving me a total width of 32". I laid in...

I just bought some @ Lowes this weekend and tried it out for a short 30 min nap outside. I woke up feeling almost hot even tho I was in the shade & the wind was blowing pretty hard. Definitely glad...

I ordered one as well. I'll use it as a backup for car camping since I've talked my wife into hammock camping this month.

what's the coldest you've hung with just the reflectix?

I've never tried leaving the bag or UQ loose in the pack. I may experiment with that in the future. I've got another thread going where I'm evaluating my items and weight and may be changing a lot...

added myself (I live in the river like a good possum should)

Lynchburg here!

Blue CCF from Walmart?

Welcome to the forums from one Virginian to another!

I know the feeling! I get a kick out of watching the guys I usually camp with rush to get the best flat spot while I just make my way down towards the creek, or onto a hillside, wherever I can find...

seconded. I think the site design is very efficient and pleasing for navigation. The tarp looks very nice, but any plans for bug nets?

I was lucky and managed to get my chinook for only $30. Unfortunately I haven't seen it on that price again, and it's not exactly "lightweight" either at almost 2 lbs. We do what we have to do get...

There's no expectation of pace other than "start @9am on Saturday and finish no later than 6pm on Sunday". If you can work with that pace you're more than welcome to come along. I'm already taking...

Can we do Sods the weekend that xTrekker mentioned? I couldn't easily get up there in time on the 7th, but I can be there early on the 8th.

Thank you so much. I thoroughly enjoyed watching ya'll at the Frozen Butt Hang. I'm thinking I may not truly need to consider a sock until I can talk more people into winter camping. My normal...

Thanks, wasn't sure if you had any specific issues. I'm interested in trying out socks for cold weather hanging.

I haven't been down there yet, but this is the loop I'm planning on taking this weekend: http://hikingbill.com/?p=424

Thank you, your posts on this subject are very helpful.

I see that Joann's sells RS Nylon & Sport Nylon. RS is 64 GSM and Sport is 93 GSM according to their online site. How does that compare to the ratings mentioned of denier?

That weekend works great for me.

Anyone tried this thing? I'm extremely curious about it.

I'm very interested. I can't do May (see my post about this weekend, anyone welcome to join). I have a trip planned already for every weekend so far.

First off I apologize for springing this on anyone who might have been interested but can't adjust for the short notice. I want to do several hangs this year, and I promise to be more forthcoming...

Why selling after just a few months?

I had some extra amsteel left over from some loops I made and just quickly tied the ends together to test some new straps. I managed to sit in the hammock for about 10 minutes until it came undone...

how small is it when compressed in it's sack?

The expected lows are mid 40's. I have an UQ that I have used as low as 17F, but I'm trying to conserve space in my pack and it's taking up a lot of room & weight. My Marmot sleeping bag that I use...

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A+! I thought that was what was happening but I wasn't sure. I want to experiment with this very soon and seeing it illustrated makes sense. Thanks!

*chuckle* I knew what to expect when I clicked on it but it still made me laugh.

I doubt this will ring through for most of you but my name was generated through a series of transitions. I am a PC gamer with some of my free time, more so in the past than now (with school, work,...

I saw it mentioned in the comments on the video but just to get a completely "noob" description, how is he passing the line through the prussik knot & then the grommet to make it easy to just tug the...

I don't see it listed on their site anymore, am I missing it?

I wanted to go to this so badly but unfortunately I'll be working most if not all of this weekend.

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What's your thoughts? Think that's a solid idea? My main concern is if it's hot enough for the bugs to be out, is the black sheer fabric going to trap too much heat in? He talks...

That's actually not that bad of an idea. You could always have some shockcord with a loop in the end and pass it through a "ridge line" tied off higher than your others (maybe same height as your...

I've purchased items from them several times and I can say that from the beginning their shipping was extremely slow, I waited as much as 3.5 weeks to get an item from them, however with recent...