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    What constitutes an "acceptable weight" is really...

    What constitutes an "acceptable weight" is really up to the person carrying it.

    My pack has a 15 lbs base weight and is rated for 15 degrees. I wasn't even trying to make a light pack when I put...
  2. Thread: Spooky Hanging

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    I was on my way back from an overnighter heading...

    I was on my way back from an overnighter heading for my brother's house when I saw these guys creeping down the trail in what looked like destruction derby cars. They just kind of stared at me with...
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    I've found that your feet can shift the...

    I've found that your feet can shift the incubator, but it's been kind of a plus for me because I can adjust it with my foot. Compression does not seem to be an issue and as long as you don't push on...
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    It's actually a greenish color, like a really...

    It's actually a greenish color, like a really dark brownish olive drab. Looks pretty good IMO.

    Here are some pictures: http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/album.php?albumid=1021

    For reference,...
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    Man, I forgot how much fun it is shooting...

    Man, I forgot how much fun it is shooting clown-puke (aka HDR) photography. I need to bust out my SLR and start shooting again. What do you use to make HDR pictures?
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    Ended up just using my fingers and making the...

    Ended up just using my fingers and making the channel the loop goes through as wise as possible. It wasn't too deep in there so I guess I got lucky. Thanks for the advice everybody!
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    I went with a Warbonnet Blackbird double layer,...

    I went with a Warbonnet Blackbird double layer, and am very happy with my choice. I also tried a Hennessy Expedition Asym and was definitely not a fan. YMMV.
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    Messed up whoopie sling

    Last night, while setting up for an overnight in the dark, I accidentally pulled the loop through a whoopie sling sleeve and it's stuck.

    Fortunately I was still able to hang thanks to the fact...
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    Sorry, I guess Florida isn't for everyone. ...

    Sorry, I guess Florida isn't for everyone.



    You should suggest this to the designer, heh.



    I didn't notice until someone said something, but now I can't unsee it.
  10. Weight Difference Between Snaps & Sewn Footbox

    So, despite my best efforts to keep my wallet happy, I'm thinking about getting a 3 season burrow but there were some things I was wondering about:

    1- Is there a weight difference between the...
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    I just sit my pack on the ground inside the pack...

    I just sit my pack on the ground inside the pack cover.

    Like so:
    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=1021&pictureid=7364
  12. Thread: Thank you Shug

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    Videos are easier to learn from when they're...

    Videos are easier to learn from when they're entertaining. I learned a great deal from your videos and enjoyed watching them. Keep on making videos for all of us noobs out there and thanks for being...
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    All the more reason not to go to Florida.

    All the more reason not to go to Florida.
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    http://i.imgur.com/lwksk.jpg ...

    http://i.imgur.com/lwksk.jpg
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    Nah, I think you just about nailed it.

    Nah, I think you just about nailed it.
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    Like the wooden hammock, it looks awesome but I...

    Like the wooden hammock, it looks awesome but I think I'll stick with nylon hammocks for comfort's sake. Plus, I doubt that roof provides much weather protection.
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    Ker makes a good point, it would be a shame to...

    Ker makes a good point, it would be a shame to send them to a unit that couldn't make use of them. We should try to figure out who we can contact in each branch that will be able to tell us who can...
  18. What manufacturers would you like to see listed on Trailspace.com?

    I am in contact with the editor at Trailspace.com and am suggesting manufacturers to list under hammocks.

    So far I have:
    Warbonnet
    Hammock Gear
    Arrowhead

    What manufacturers would you like to...
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    I'm just going to pre-emptively thank you for the...

    I'm just going to pre-emptively thank you for the nightmares of crazy ladies screaming at trees that I'm going to have tonight.
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    Yep, the straps I use with my Doublenest are 2".

    Yep, the straps I use with my Doublenest are 2".
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    I see your wooden hammock and raise you a...

    I see your wooden hammock and raise you a whatever this thing is:

    http://www.instablogsimages.com/images/2009/02/05/wave-hammock-1_cAsvj_48.jpg
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    Heh, no not yet. I would guess that the net's...

    Heh, no not yet. I would guess that the net's suspension would give out pretty quickly though. Maybe I will give Eno a call and ask them.



    Best taxidermy ever.
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    The best 2 person hammock is 2 hammocks.

    The best 2 person hammock is 2 hammocks.
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    http://www.martingordon.org/blog/wp-content/upload...

    http://www.martingordon.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/01/the_more_you_know.jpg

    Heh, thanks for the correction.
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    Osmosis and Hammock Suspension

    After hanging my brand new Warbonnet Blackbird (which is a great hammock, in case you were wondering), I noticed that the excess suspension was touching the ground. Sure, having stuff hanging down...
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    OH GOD! GET TO YOUR HAMMOCKS! ...

    OH GOD! GET TO YOUR HAMMOCKS!
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    http://i.imgur.com/eG6m3.jpg
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    Thanks! Like Hilo said it's a place where...

    Thanks!



    Like Hilo said it's a place where people submit links and vote on user submitted links. Reddit is different from other aggregators in that any user can make their own section on the...
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    I'm jealous, wish I could hang my hammocks in my...

    I'm jealous, wish I could hang my hammocks in my living room.
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    Guardian Bug Net: 400lb Rating?

    So I had been meaning to ask this question for some time now, but the Guardian bug net has a tag on it claiming a 400 lb rating. This thing is pretty burly, so I wouldn't be all that surprised if the...
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    Just wanted to add my 2¢ concerning Eno: They're...

    Just wanted to add my 2¢ concerning Eno: They're great hammocks to start with, just avoid their slapstraps.

    I've got a Doublenest and I don't regret buying it. While I'm nowhere near 400 lbs, my...
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    Nice. Thanks man, I might end up getting these. ...

    Nice. Thanks man, I might end up getting these.



    That's exactly what I had in mind, except that the open end would just go through the loop. Where'd you get them?
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    "Closed" dutch clip.

    So, I'm looking at my webbing.

    I'm looking at my carabiners. My carabiners are too heavy.

    I'm looking at dutch clips. Dutch clips seem easily lost.

    Yes, I know you can tie dutch clips to...
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    Initial impressions: ...

    Initial impressions:

    http://i.imgur.com/gpb5o.jpg

    The hammock itself is super soft, supports me well (just under 200 lbs), is roomy (6', moderate build), the lay is incredibly flat, and seems...
  34. Thread: Tarp woes

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    Warbonnet Superfly here, I've never had a problem...

    Warbonnet Superfly here, I've never had a problem setting it up even in terrible weather.

    Getting snakes for your tarp can help a lot too, but even without the snakes I've been able to set my tarp...
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    Damn, well maybe I should just get one of these:...

    ****, well maybe I should just get one of these:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nRqbQr7VGk
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    My car has been broken into repeatedly and I've...

    My car has been broken into repeatedly and I've found a couple things that help:

    1) Get renter or homeowner insurance to cover the cost of stolen items.
    2) It helps to drive a car that isn't as...
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    Got it. Initial impressions are that the...

    Got it.

    Initial impressions are that the construction is pretty good. Packs down to the size of a 2 liter soda bottle. With 900 fill and 2 oz overstuffing, there are definitely no I'm going to...
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    3 season incubator en-route!

    If you just heard an odd sound, it was me squealing like a schoolgirl.
  39. Thread: Pack Security

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    That happened to me in the city. The thieves...

    That happened to me in the city. The thieves tried prying the window framing apart and then ended up busting out the window. Then they removed the radio in my car by tearing the entire frame out...
  40. Thread: thunder storms

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    I've heard recently that full CPR is not needed...

    I've heard recently that full CPR is not needed and that compressions alone are equally effective for cardiac arrest. For those who don't have any first aid training: You should get some. That said,...
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    If I were you, I'd just bring a pad with me in...

    If I were you, I'd just bring a pad with me in case the need to go to ground arises. Some of the inflatable pads can take up very little room (I got a Stoic 2/3rds pad off SteepAndCheap for $20 or so...
  42. Hah! I've got to try this.

    Hah! I've got to try this.
  43. Thread: Pack Security

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    My guess would be that it's much less common than...

    My guess would be that it's much less common than theft in more populated areas since crime rates are higher in more densely populated areas when criminologists study cities. It would probably depend...
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    I would guess grizzlies since they're larger...

    I would guess grizzlies since they're larger targets. Then again, we need to consider the total population of grizzlies vs. brown bears. Wikipedia says there are about 16,000 grizzlies and there are...
  45. Thread: Hammock Bliss

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    I've heard bad things about Hammock Bliss in...

    I've heard bad things about Hammock Bliss in reviews on Amazon. I would suggest you check out Grand Trunk's stuff instead. Their hammocks range from $15-$50, and the nicer ones (Skeeter Beeter) have...
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    I clicked on this thread hoping it would be about...

    I clicked on this thread hoping it would be about bears fighting lightning, my money was on the lightning.
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    I have a winch suspended from a branch, bungee...

    I have a winch suspended from a branch, bungee cord tied to my ankles and an alarm clock that activates the winch when it's time to wake up. Not only does this look totally awesome, but it guarantees...
  48. Thread: Pack Security

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    A mitten clip is not a very good deterrent and is...

    A mitten clip is not a very good deterrent and is very easily removed when someone pulls on it. If you wanted to do something like this, knots might be a better idea even if it's the same sort of...
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    One of the first things I read about those slap...

    One of the first things I read about those slap straps on Amazon were that they stretched like crazy, I'm surprised you used them at all.
  50. Thread: Pack Security

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    Security through obscurity is probably your best...

    Security through obscurity is probably your best bet, if they don't know where your camp is they can't steal from you. You can't really prevent theft with devices, they act as a deterrent but if...
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