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    And give them some time to get trees designated....

    And give them some time to get trees designated. That may take a little while to get all the rules in place at the park level.
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    Let the rangers know to contact their Park...

    Let the rangers know to contact their Park Manager. The email went out today, so they should be putting plans in place soon.
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    The FPS has finally set up a pilot program to...

    The FPS has finally set up a pilot program to allow responsible hammock use in day use and designated camping areas at designated trees. They recognized that hammocks practice LNT often better than...
  4. Thread: Hi from FL

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    Just don't go when it's going to be hotter than...

    Just don't go when it's going to be hotter than 80. Made that mistake.
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    Only having put my WBBB 1.7 SL up in my backyard,...

    Only having put my WBBB 1.7 SL up in my backyard, I'm no expert. BUT it was 77 degrees and I was not the least bit warm or stuffy feeling. Actually the coolest part on me was my underside when the...
  6. Thread: Hi from FL

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    Another welcome from Gainesville!

    Another welcome from Gainesville!
  7. Thread: First hang!

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    Trip report. . . hmmmm Walked off my back...

    Trip report. . . hmmmm

    Walked off my back porch and found two trees that sort of worked and took a 30 minute nap. Packed up and went upstairs. I was really impressed at how little time it took to...
  8. Thread: First hang!

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    Blackbird. I figured there is never a time in...

    Blackbird. I figured there is never a time in Florida when I won't need a bug net. Easier to just have it attached.
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    I hiked the Big Oak Trail up there 2 weeks ago (a...

    I hiked the Big Oak Trail up there 2 weeks ago (a lot of it is Fl Trail) and it was absolutely beautiful. The water was VERY low though. A kayak should be fine to get across some of the shoals. It...
  10. Thread: First hang!

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    First hang!

    I am currently relaxing in my first hammock for the first time! It arrived about 45 mins ago and it only took me 15 to get outside and put it up. Thank God my apartment backs up to a nature preserve....
  11. Thread: Gear hammocks

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    Perfect answer to my question. Will be attempting...

    Perfect answer to my question. Will be attempting to go cheap with an old Wally World pack cover.
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    AGH! Thank you thank you thank you! I've been...

    AGH! Thank you thank you thank you! I've been looking for a way to do this mod without begging for some familial sewing help or breaking out a needle and thread. Looks cozy!
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    So THAT'S what a bathtub bottom is for. I always...

    So THAT'S what a bathtub bottom is for. I always wondered. . .
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    Yeah I'm a REALLY cold sleeper. I love my 15...

    Yeah I'm a REALLY cold sleeper. I love my 15 degree bag when it's about 40 (well I have to vent it every once in a while). I was checking out the surplus place on 13th for some other stuff a few...
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    Haha between upgrades and a questionable iPhone...

    Haha between upgrades and a questionable iPhone app. But yay! I finally pulled the trigger and am saying goodbye to sore hips and lower back and an hour of hiking to get myself moving again after the...
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    I'm definitely no sewing professional. I go...

    I'm definitely no sewing professional. I go light, but not ultralight, my pack is on the smaller side but I've never had trouble fitting what I needed. Thank you for the help. I'm going to try google...
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    DIY UQ from sleeping bag?

    Hey I'm just starting out with this whole hanging thing, and the bank account is already feeling it. I'm going to start out just sleeping on my cheap Wally World ccf pad, but how hard would it be to...
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    First hammock and first post!

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