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  1. I like that idea. I'll treat the under quilt...

    I like that idea. I'll treat the under quilt protectors.
  2. Do you use permethrin on your down filled quilts?

    I hope that everyone who stumbles across this thread is well! I'm running little late in treating all my camping gear with permethrin to help ward off the bugs. My clothes, hammocks and tarps are...
  3. Thread: Ok hangs

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    I'm interested if able.

    I'm interested if able.
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    I use small loops of shock-cord on my d-rings. I...

    I use small loops of shock-cord on my d-rings. I permanently attach Dutchware hookworms to my timeouts which are permanently attached to my stake. Seems to keep the tarp taunt without causing damage...
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    I’m not sure how this would effect calfridge but...

    I’m not sure how this would effect calfridge but I have noticed I’m more comfortable in my xlc when the ridgeline has a little slack. I move around a fare amount without any issues with being cold in...
  6. Thread: Tarp pole kit

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    It's nice not having two more tie outs to trip...

    It's nice not having two more tie outs to trip over.
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    I feel the same way, especially when using the...

    I feel the same way, especially when using the pole mod or tie outs. However, the backside makes for a good clothes line for a few small items.
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    Yes, I believe it's just 100% silicone. Buy the...

    Yes, I believe it's just 100% silicone. Buy the smallest tube, doesn't take much.
  9. Mine came with it but I was prepared after...

    Mine came with it but I was prepared after reading the instructions by finding 100% silicone in my tool box. The silicone that came with mine was in a small tube in a ziplock bag. It was the perfect...
  10. Welcome from Oklahoma!

    Welcome from Oklahoma!
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    I do the same with one exception. I mix the...

    I do the same with one exception. I mix the concentration in a five gallon bucket. I dip all the gear in the mixture, wring it out, then hang it up to dry overnight. I recommend doing it a few days...
  12. Thread: gear storage?

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    154166 This is the way I store my pack. I found...

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    This is the way I store my pack. I found that it's easier than bending over to put it on and to take it off.
  13. Thread: Blem Tarps

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    Go to their sale section and choose tarps. See...

    Go to their sale section and choose tarps. See what they have available in the drop down menu. I ordered a superfly and they mailed it the same day. Their idea of a blemished product would pass...
  14. Thread: your thoughts

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    Now I'm paranoid! I sleep in my WBBB XLC 4-5...

    Now I'm paranoid! I sleep in my WBBB XLC 4-5 nights a week. I have it mounted to a stand in my backroom. What's going to wear out? I'm about the same size 6'4" 205lbs
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    I'll try

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    I'm not an expert by any means so take what I say with a grain of salt. The two XLC hammocks I have are both 1.7 the difference being ones a double and the other a single. The short...
  16. Thread: First Hammock

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    I have 2 bbxlc and love them both but I'll never...

    I have 2 bbxlc and love them both but I'll never get rid of my Eno. I use the Eno when my 3 year old granddaughter wants to "lay down in the swing thing". You might look into permethrin treatment...
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    If you end up wooki/xlc combination a little...

    If you end up wooki/xlc combination a little practice will cure all the fiddle factor, at least it did for me. The only thing I didn't like doing is tieing the ribbon through the loop on the wooki at...
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    145407I think mine is the same as howl,,,, 145406

    145407I think mine is the same as howl,,,,
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  19. I placed an order for a 3 season w/1 ounce...

    I placed an order for a 3 season w/1 ounce overstuff this evening. The video helped with color choices. I like the green/brown contrast in shugs video. Now the wait begins.
  20. Thanks for all the input. I should have mentioned...

    Thanks for all the input. I should have mentioned that I motorcycle camp, Honda goldwing pulling a trailer.
  21. Completely vacuumed sealed inside a thick plastic...

    Completely vacuumed sealed inside a thick plastic membrane, sealed in a fiberglass container. Zero odor!! Now I have learn how to post pictures138618.
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    Warbonnet Wooki large.

    I'm about to head out on a motorcycle cross country camping trip. The states will include Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and possibly Utah. I can alter my trip to fit the need (want) and meet...
  23. Army surplus find, good or bad, I need a down under quilt.

    While searching an army surplus store the other day I found and purchased two "zero degree, full size sleeping bags. The cool factor of these bags is that they are 1972 circa bags enclosed in a...
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    Welcome from Tulsa

    Welcome from Tulsa
  25. I really appreciate the good information that you...

    I really appreciate the good information that you guys have provided me. I'll start the research on the turtle dog and get busy building. My trip starts on the 11th.
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    There are only 6 tent sites, the rest are reserved for RV's. I would expect them to tell you No to hammocks. They are trying to maintain their trees. I would bring a stand and hang from that. It...
  27. Thanks for the input. Is the stand you use a diy...

    Thanks for the input. Is the stand you use a diy or commercially available stand? I motorcycle camp but pull a trailer that allows for bulky gear.
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    I should be available to help shuffle gear...

    I should be available to help shuffle gear around. I'm not able to hike due to a disability but plan on arriving on motorcycle. I pull a trailer behind my motorcycle that will hold a good amount of...
  29. Bonito Hollow Camp Ground near Ruidoso New Mexico

    Doe anyone have any knowledge of whether or not this privately owned camp ground allow hammock camping? Thank you in advance!!
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    This is one area where "Everything is bigger in...

    This is one area where "Everything is bigger in Texas" is a bad thing. :)
  31. You can use four 1 3/8" Open L's from a tarp...

    You can use four 1 3/8" Open L's from a tarp store and cut chain link fence top rail to any length. You can cut the top rail with a hacksaw. I made one that stands over six feet tall and is fifteen...
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    I'm interested. This will be my first time out...

    I'm interested. This will be my first time out with experienced hammock campers
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