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I just remembered I had a trip report from the wet visit.

Hawn State Park has a great loop. It's a beautiful area and the trail is that is only moderate difficulty. I would consider this just an overnight, because mileage is around 10 miles. Be prepared for...

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I frequent the Lake...for boating. I have not figured out how to hang my hammock on my boat yet.

Still looking.

I also hated when I would get out of the hammock in the middle of the night, or just sit up and my pillow would slide down to my butt.

I stitched a small loop onto my pillow. I attached a length...

That's what I was hoping to hear. Thanks so much!

Does anyone have experience with Kamsnaps? I am going to purchase a kit to use for projects. To start with, I want to use them to convert my Costco Down throw into a top quilt. My concern is that I...

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Just checking to see if anyone might be letting go of a lightly used, summer rated under quilt. Something 40* or warmer, preferably 3/4 length.

I've been lurking/stalking the Hammock Gear Phoenix...

The breathability is a concern of mine, too. Each of my quilts are in a large plastic bin. I have been contemplating cutting holes to alleviate this.

Brilliant! I hate having to get in & out of my hammock repeatedly to check the finished hang set-up of my tarp/hammock. I have often asked my trailmate to get in my hammock while I dial things in....

I occasionally have fleeting freak-outs when hanging in more populated (by humans) areas. When I have camped in remote areas, with little chance of encountering a person, or just encountering people...

After the summit we were pretty wiped. We headed toward the area we wanted to camp as storm clouds formed and thunder boomed both east and west of us. We found a perfect site just in time to get our...

When we made it to Grassy Pass, we decided to summit South Rawah Peak. It was about 2 miles off trail to the top and much steeper than it appeared to be.
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We originally did not plan on hiking to Twin Crater Lakes. After we got there, we were so glad we did. Aside from the skeeters (which buzzed around us, but did not bite) our campsite was amazing,...

Just got back from an epic backpacking trip in northern Colorado. Planned on being out for four days, three nights of 23 miles. Ended up hiking closer to 30 miles and summiting South Rawah Peak...

My MountainFly arrived Tuesday. I got it set up in my backyard yesterday (sorry, I forgot to take picks). I know I am going to love this tarp. It has the end coverage that I always worried about on...

I know this was over a year ago, but I was hoping you could enlighten me on the shoes you mention. I am looking for some lightweight, packable shoes for water crossings and around camp. Thanks.

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I have the 10x10 square Yuege. Aside from the immense weight, it is a great tarp.

Currently I'm using Dutch's Hookworms with the provided shock cord.

I am planning on constructing some theraband tensioners, but I can't decide which resistance rating I should use. I need to find...

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I'm headed to the Charlotte area tomorrow for spring break. I'll probably only have access to a backyard to hang in, but I'm bringing my hammock anyway.

Absolutely! It's like stacking quilts.

This is my method.



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Welcome. I too enjoy the BCUSA forum. I'm sure you will enjoy HF.

Welcome, from St. Charles county, MO.

Congrats on your retirement. I have a while before I get to enjoy that.

That is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.

I have gotten pretty good at remembering to scout my area for "widow makers," but sometimes forget to check the terrain for potential water issues. This is a good reminder.

There was one...

Nice report.

What's the info on the digital thermometer you had?

I figured even with pictures this will be a difficult problem to diagnose without actually seeing the machine in person. I am just hoping for a sewing machine expert to see it and know what to do.

So...I made my first round bottom stuff sack (with the help from @jellyfish great tutorial video). It came out pretty good, except that I cut the side panel to long, so I had some bunching and the...

It isn't 'necessary' if there is not precipitation. However, I would never go anywhere without one (as you said you were still doing).

If the weather allows, I also prefer to see the sky. As...

Great resource!
Man there is a lot of info in that book. 600+ pages. I don't think my printer can handle that. It might stay a pdf. file.

How much for the hammock? Is it BB or RR?

You might need to check your guylines. ;)

Well done! Looks professional.

I'm just starting my venture down sewing. I'm quite a ways from quilt skills.

Welcome.

I'm heading to your neck of the woods this summer for a hike around the Rawah Wilderness.

When I saw your pic I said to myself, "That looks like Bell Mountain." Great views!
I almost got stung by a Velvet Ant camping on that mountain.

I second this. For quite a while I would hang both ends at (relatively) the same height. I would always end up "straightening" and sliding toward the foot end. Since I began raising the foot end, it...

Poncho! I hadn't thought of that. What an awesome idea. Thank you.

Second project:

I get sick of my pillow sliding down to my butt anytime I sit up in my hammock.
So I measured out some shock cord (my daughter wanted to make sure that I gave her credit for...

Thanks for all the replies.

I couldn't wait for my RSBR shippment to arrive so I've been searching the house for material. I found a tyvek envelope and made a little stake bag.
Yes, this is...

Thanks.

Any help on finding patterns? I see posts of projects "after," but not many pattern for cutting material.

I acquired my mother's Singer 600 sewing machine after it had been sitting idle for many years. It needed a little TLC, but I got it running. After messing around with it I am realizing what the...

I've definitely considered packing a hammock when visiting people. Reasons ranging from where they live is too gorgeous not to be "in" it longer, to their guest beds are horrendously uncomfortable. I...

I'll take it.

Any suggestions on where to find small amounts of Tyvek? I don't want to buy a 100' roll of it.

I'm wanting to make a ground sheet and maybe some drawstring sacks/bags.

Does the placement location of tree straps & ridgeline affect the interaction of tarp and hammock? I've seen tree straps higher than ridgeline (post #4 appears to be like this); tree straps at same...

I am joining my daughter's Girl Scout troop at a weekend camp. When the troop leader informed me which "mens" tent I would be staying in, I let her know that I would be hanging, by myself. I like the...

Exactly!

Welcome, from a fellow Missourian.

Yes, hanging is a rabbit hole of gear, but a fun one.