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    Sorry about that, updated.

    Sorry about that, updated.
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    A bit more OT.. I'm originally from NYC and...

    A bit more OT..

    I'm originally from NYC and what to school down at VaTech. I honestly can't wait to get back to a smaller area; I think Raleigh, NC is my next jump. Now to just find a new job!
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    I think I'm more antsy for yours to arrive than...

    I think I'm more antsy for yours to arrive than you are :D

    You'll be happy with the Clark Hammock I think. It's a little heavier then most hammocks but they really have a high level of...
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    So it's supposed to rain here in the DC area this...

    So it's supposed to rain here in the DC area this weekend. I plan on setting my hammock up in the park several times to test out my setup. I think I'm gonna go with Opie's guylines for the tarp tie...
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    CLOSED: Kelty Redcloud 6650 Pack

    I recently got a new pack and have no use for my old one. This pack is in new condition and was only used for a 6-week roadtrip and a 1 night camping trip. I bought it in the spring of 2008. You can...
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    Keep me updated I'll definitely look into getting...

    Keep me updated I'll definitely look into getting it from you if it's worthwhile. Right now I'm trying to decide whether to go with suspension+ridgeline then the tarp or just leave it as is.

    Also,...
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    Help Me Finish Up My Clark Setup

    So I originally got into hammock camping last year around April and now I'm starting to finish out my gear. My goal is to quit my job and thru-hike the AT in a hammock either this coming March or the...
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    Just found this on a website as I was stumbling...

    Just found this on a website as I was stumbling around the internet. Thought some of you would find it interesting.



    Source
  9. Thread: Got Pics?

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    I just sent some more of my Clark NA using my new...

    I just sent some more of my Clark NA using my new LEKI trek poles.
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    Sounds like a great trip and your pictures were...

    Sounds like a great trip and your pictures were great! Hopefully I'll be on the same boat soon.
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    I was gonna do the Triple Crown in VA (Tinker...

    I was gonna do the Triple Crown in VA (Tinker Cliffs, McAfee's Knob, Dragon's Tooth) and see a sunrise/sunset at each. However I left some important gear at home when I went to visit so now I have to...
  12. Thread: Got Pics?

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    Sent one your way!

    Sent one your way!
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    I had never heard of them.... now I want one....

    I had never heard of them.... now I want one. Only 298 more people who want buffs before we can get them woo!:laugh:
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    Sounds like it'll be fun. How long is the hike...

    Sounds like it'll be fun. How long is the hike and how many days do you plan on completing it? I may be able to join... if you are looking for company that is. I'm doing the VA Triple Crown this week...
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    :lol: I plan on it! Anyways I've decided to do...

    :lol: I plan on it!

    Anyways I've decided to do the Tinker Cliffs > McAfee's Knob > Dragon's Tooth route. Tinker Cliffs is the only one I haven't done before so I think it'd be nice to end on a...
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    Here's a rough map of the trail: ...

    Here's a rough map of the trail:

    http://www.toposhare.org/togmap?permalink=1206
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    VA Triple Crown this Week, need input.

    Well after recently graduating I have 3 weeks of free do anything time. I want to get my first multiple night/multiple site hike done.

    My plan is to do the VA Triple Crown: Dragon's Tooth >...
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    Woops misposted.

    Woops misposted.
  19. 1 Reason Hammocking beats being on the ground...

    Stumbled across this and thought it was pretty funny. Enjoy!


    8ies9JFWiBA

    And here's the video vitamaltz posted further down for convenience.
    *NOTE* The second video has some swearing, if...
  20. Thread: Pink!

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    Did somebody say PICTURES?

    Did somebody say PICTURES?
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    WTB: REI Flash 65 - Large

    Looking for an REI Flash 65 size Large. If anyone bought one and wasn't happy with it I'd be glad to take it off your hands! It would beat waiting till June for a new stock to arrive at REI. :laugh:
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    Glad to hear you're enjoying your hammock so far....

    Glad to hear you're enjoying your hammock so far. Just a heads up before you spend money on UQs; you may want to wait a bit as Clark is releasing their own UQ insulation system. Here's a quote from...
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    I saw it once but it quickly dissipated much like...

    I saw it once but it quickly dissipated much like my recent paychecks.
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    I can't really offer an unbiased comparison...

    I can't really offer an unbiased comparison because I only own a Clark NA. However, I'm 6' 185lb. and my first night in the NA it dropped to the high 30's low 40's in the morning. I was only in a...
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    I just purchased my NA about 4 weeks ago and it...

    I just purchased my NA about 4 weeks ago and it has those exact same velcro points. An UQ that velcroed on there combined with the pocket quilts that RAW had made would be amazing! Now I'm excited :D
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    That's great news! Make sure you take plenty of...

    That's great news! Make sure you take plenty of pictures so that you remember and also you can show us how it went and use it as a cross reference :D I love Clark's hammocks both in quality and...
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    Well now that you mention it I'm gonna have to...

    Well now that you mention it I'm gonna have to setup my hammock again and check it out. Could it be that Clark PLANNED the NA to be used with after-market UQs? Or maybe this is a hint that Clark will...
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    I usually attach my pack to the tree strap on my...

    I usually attach my pack to the tree strap on my foot-end with a biner. Depending on how thick the tree is you can clip the hip belt around the tree to make it a bit more secure as well. Most of my...
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    Glad to hear your first time went well! I think...

    Glad to hear your first time went well! I think you'll be very happy with the Clark; I know I am!

    As for better insulation options you may want to check out the pocket quilts that RAW had made a...
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    I was actually going to ask the same thing. I...

    I was actually going to ask the same thing. I think it might just be so that you can seal the pouch closed when you stuff it inside the last pocket. It lines up with the pocket velcro when you're...
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    Unfortunately I will not be able to make it....

    Unfortunately I will not be able to make it. After a trip to the doctor today for a yearly physical I left with a stack of prescriptions and an appointment for another few doctors trips next week....
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    I may try and make the last 1 or 2 days of this...

    I may try and make the last 1 or 2 days of this if that'd be possible. I have my college graduation from VaTech on the 15th and 16th so I can't join from the start. I'll see what I can do :D
  33. Thread: Figure 9's

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    So I've given in and I'm going to order 6 of...

    So I've given in and I'm going to order 6 of these(2 for the ridgeline 4 for the tie-outs). Any reason not to get the carabiner ones over the solid ones?

    Oh btw I'm ordering them from...
  34. Getting a Consistant Hang w/o structural ridgeline?

    Hey I was just showing off my Clark NA at my buddies house today and ran into a problem. The supports he had available to hang from were fairly far apart which forced me to hang the hammock w/o the...
  35. That is an amazing deal! I have a Clark NA that I...

    That is an amazing deal! I have a Clark NA that I just bought new about 3 weeks ago or I'd jump on that. I'll try and convince my dad to pick it up though :D
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    I'm using the regular Clark NA (1.5 weeks old)...

    I'm using the regular Clark NA (1.5 weeks old) and I would totally be interested in a set of these too if you redo them to fill the pockets better. Let me know if/when you decided to do it and if I...
  37. Thread: Figure 9's

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    I've also been considering picking up several of...

    I've also been considering picking up several of these, however I'm not sold yet on them being more reliable than a taut-line hitch. Anyone ever have any problems with the figure 9's slipping or even...
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    My Wishlist: 1. Trek Poles 2. Down Sleeping...

    My Wishlist:

    1. Trek Poles
    2. Down Sleeping Bag
    3. 3800cu in. light backpack
    4. Pocket UQs for my Clark NA
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    Same goes for me.

    Same goes for me.
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    First Hang Done Success aside from tarp!

    So I got my first hang done and you can see a full report here. It went extremely well aside from a few problems. My main question is with my tarp setup.

    I'm using the XL tarp that you can get...
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    First Hang Done - Coldwater Creek VA 4.23.09

    So we've finally had a change of weather here in Blacksburg, VA so I set out to get my first hang in. I parked my car just past Caldwell Fields and walked about 15min. along Coldwater Creek then...
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    Well I walked the trail last week to check it out...

    Well I walked the trail last week to check it out before I did anything and it seems like alot of the land around the trail closer to the river is private property :( Oh well, I did end up finding a...
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    That was a really good article. Makes me want to...

    That was a really good article. Makes me want to meet the Jacks.
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    I second what Finn said. I actually ordered my...

    I second what Finn said. I actually ordered my Hitchcraft ropeties before I ordered my hammock :D They make adjusting everything super easy and you can do all the adjusting with one hand so you can...
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    That sounds right up my ally! I stayed at a...

    That sounds right up my ally! I stayed at a campsite on Perdido Bay last summer for a few nights and it was amazing. I also have a buddy that is stationed down there in flight school so it'd give me...
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    Not to pressure you or anything, but all the cool...

    Not to pressure you or anything, but all the cool people are posting them.:laugh:
  47. Thread: I so stoopud!

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    If you find $100 it's mine in case you were...

    If you find $100 it's mine in case you were wondering. :lol:
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    Here you go straight from the Hammock Glossary...

    Here you go straight from the Hammock Glossary Article:



    Hope that helps!
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    Boo I just noticed this and I'm in the market for...

    Boo I just noticed this and I'm in the market for a mid-sized pack :(
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    I was supposed to do my first hang tonight but my...

    I was supposed to do my first hang tonight but my stupid group for a senior term project isn't pulling their weight so my trip got nixed :cursing:. Well I'm glad that you didn't wake up sore at...
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