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    I've been following this thread for awhile but,...

    I've been following this thread for awhile but, my schedule has kept me from committing. Now I have the time off but may not have the gas money to get home if I do come. Also, my whole setup is...
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    Poll: The hillside will be warmer because of the light...

    The hillside will be warmer because of the light wind. The wind is sometimes created by thermals coming from the valley floor, they create the wind but the heat as well (sort of). So I would say that...
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    You just moved to Issaquah? Where abouts do you...

    You just moved to Issaquah? Where abouts do you live?
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    Welcome from 45 minutes north east!!! HF is a...

    Welcome from 45 minutes north east!!! HF is a really great place to be, hope you like it here. I had to leave the viral hanging world for the last couple months because of family and life. But now...
  5. Well I had wanted to go over on friday, but...

    Well I had wanted to go over on friday, but someone also invited me to a hotsprings hike for friday, so Hulks wrangler might be a good excuse to take the easy out and settle for going over Sat...
  6. I'm planning my way over there and the question...

    I'm planning my way over there and the question has to be asked, cause it is such a terribly long drive, anyone wanna pick up two hitch hikers and split the gas from the water over?
  7. I'm still in. I'll be bringing a friend. Any one...

    I'm still in. I'll be bringing a friend. Any one else passing through the Bellevue/Seattle area? Also, I have verizon.
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    Whoa there! Exciting. I like the Alpine lakes...

    Whoa there! Exciting. I like the Alpine lakes wilderness idea and agree with Hulk about Skykomish, its the closest (almost) you can get to the Enchantments without a permit and just as beautiful....
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    Bump. No one else is interested?

    Bump.

    No one else is interested?
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    Poll: I would still like to come down, providing my car...

    I would still like to come down, providing my car keeps reliable. I would give it a 90% chance of working out.
  11. Thread: Newbie

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    Hey there, and welcome from Seattle. There are...

    Hey there, and welcome from Seattle.
    There are people more qualified than me to judge your situation, but it seems like you are at a 20-25 pound pack out the door, which is perfectly respectable...
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    I think its genius.

    I think its genius.
  13. Thread: Knots

    by MaxM
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    Know knots

    Your brain is far more advanced then any app you can download. Plus, its waterproof, rugged, and thick (atleast mine is :lol:). There are 6-10 basic knots you should know. Just sit down one night...
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    If you haven't found it yet, there is a trip...

    If you haven't found it yet, there is a trip planning/group hang thread, it will keep you apprised of what is in the works. There are currently 2 planned out. One in Oregon, one on the peninsula. It...
  15. Thread: hello

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    Another good option for your 1st hammock,...

    Another good option for your 1st hammock, especially being so long as you are, is to just make one. It costs about $30 bucks and all you need is rope and 1.9 nylon ripstop. That could help you figure...
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    Thats what you'll find along Route 2. I had you...

    Thats what you'll find along Route 2. I had you in mind when I suggested it too. For proximities sake. Google Alpine Lakes wilderness area.
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    Well as far as centrality, and ease of travel, I...

    Well as far as centrality, and ease of travel, I was thinking along Route 2. Its about 2 hours from everywhere in the NW and Ellensburg, and anyone South could get to Bellevue/Seattle area (about two...
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    Washington summer hang?

    When I joined, you guys had just finished the winter hang, and mentioned a summer hang. Well I'm all about it! I was wondering if it would be pertinent to start the planning process to give everyone...
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    Welcome to HF FROM the Evergreen State! If it's...

    Welcome to HF FROM the Evergreen State! If it's not too personal, where abouts this beautiful state are you?
  20. Thread: BEST wishes BAT

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    Good Luck out there!!! Hope to meet you in the...

    Good Luck out there!!! Hope to meet you in the future!
    Post as much about your gear as you can, what works and what wasn't as necessary as you thought. I will be following intently. I have been...
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    Poll: Whoo t-shirts!

    Whoo t-shirts!
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    Welcome to HF. Check out the trips forum. There...

    Welcome to HF. Check out the trips forum. There is a hang coming up in Oregon and a hang/nature clean out at Shi Shi Beach on the peninsula in April.

    Hope you like it here!
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    Like so many others, thanks for the heads up! I...

    Like so many others, thanks for the heads up! I will be out there.
  24. WOW! Your reputation doesn't precede you so well...

    WOW! Your reputation doesn't precede you so well as it probably should. Good work out there! I don't understand why they abandoned a perfectly good tent. That confused me, throwing money away, and...
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    Poll: HA I was playing with that idea too. I thought it...

    HA I was playing with that idea too. I thought it was too close not to consider, and it catchey, no one outside HF will get it, but I think that makes it cooler for you guys.

    OR-AN-gat-hang '11...
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    Poll: OR hang june 2011

    That all sounds good to this Washingtonian. Opal sounds like a nice place to go. I'll do my best to come down. If any WA guys want to carpool let me know. Its far off, so guarantees are out, but, the...
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    Hahaha it seems so fitting that the BMW riders...

    Hahaha it seems so fitting that the BMW riders would come check it out. They are kinda in a league their own. Way to go for them, maybe you converted some.
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    Poll: Through watching nearly ALL of shug's videos, and...

    Through watching nearly ALL of shug's videos, and reading threads for group hangs all over the country, that it works pretty well to plan a short hike, and then any smaller faction that wants to go...
  29. I'm in for whatever basically, its your deal, so,...

    I'm in for whatever basically, its your deal, so, what did you have in mind for camping arrangements? As far as times and locations?

    Were you thinking camp Fri night? or camp Sat night? Each...
  30. Hey Hulk, When I did Shi Shi it was a 4-5...

    Hey Hulk,

    When I did Shi Shi it was a 4-5 mile hike, I do remember seeing some access roads, but how far are we walking to get the trash out and back to the cars? I'm kinda hoping you are gonna...
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    Hey there! We are getting stronger and...

    Hey there!
    We are getting stronger and stronger. The more hangers we get over here the more often we can find excuses to get together. Welcome to the most comfortable place on the interwebs. Hope...
  32. Service is always great, I'm totally in, as long...

    Service is always great, I'm totally in, as long as nothing important comes up in between (family emergencies or similar). If there are enough for sure's, anyone want to try a carpool?

    I have been...
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    DIY silnylon

    I have been thinking about this for the last week. It easy to make a silicone coated tarp. Just mineral spirits and silicone caulking.
    But silicone impregnated nylon is a different story. I haven't...
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    For sure

    I would be willing to make something work. I was told about the Jan hang too, but summer seems too far away. I would say that one hang per season would be great, that way most people would be able to...
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    Sticky: I use a system very similar to this! The...

    I use a system very similar to this! The simplicity is great, but the truth is, for me, I only did it the way I did because of limited supplies. That and I had never heard of hammock camping before....
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    I just switched to a mule tape single line...

    I just switched to a mule tape single line suspension utilizing a carbiner at each hammock end and use a marlinspike hitch to attach the biners to the ridge line where the carabiner takes the place...
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    I was wondering if you tried using the bipod as...

    I was wondering if you tried using the bipod as stakes, or if you tried incorporating any angles in them other than perpendicular to the ground.

    Something like either of these??

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    I am...
  38. This is really cool. Great creative use of...

    This is really cool. Great creative use of splicing and whoopie sling integration. I'm confused about the CS part though. Its not really a continuous single line, or am I missing something? I think I...
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    Not sure where I picked that up from but it was...

    Not sure where I picked that up from but it was recently reading both hammock and knot forums.

    I looked for what I use for about an hour one day and while i found the manufacturer, I could not...
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    What was your breaking limit?

    I am extremely curious about both failed (broken under pressure) hammocks and failed suspension. There is a lot of concern here about breaking strength of rope and webbing just by itself. And tons of...
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    Thanks Curt! Sounds like you have your system...

    Thanks Curt! Sounds like you have your system down. Being so close, if you ever need a 3rd person let me know. Always looking for an excuse to get out there.

    My equipment is no where near what I...
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    I wouldn't say its so illogical!! Getting to the...

    I wouldn't say its so illogical!! Getting to the FS roads that go north of 90 can be a huge pain!! I've looked at maps and gotten so frustrated that i gave up. If you did copper and didn't make it up...
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    Alpine lakes eh?? My favorite lake is up there....

    Alpine lakes eh?? My favorite lake is up there. Skykomish, Wa, called Big Heart Lake. I don't know the trail #.
    From the trail head you hike past Trout Lake and then Copper Lake, then straight...
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    Thanks guys!

    I wasn't expecting all these replies, but i am sure am glad for them! I just found out about AmSteel last night by reading through the suspension section and I do agree that it sounds like the way to...
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    New to HF's from Seattle

    Hey all,

    I wasn't gonna post one of these, but i quickly noticed that I'm one of very few west coast hangers. Which is a disappointing thought. It isn't called the Great Pacific Northwest for no...
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