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I just did a google search for DIY hammock stands and saw some similar ones in the image section. I have also seen some for sale in stores that had more curvature, this is just a more simplified...

Built this hammock stand yesterday! Hoping to use it test out gear on my deck. So far is had not collapsed on my 200lbs weight haha.

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I am I the only weird one that when temps are 70 or above, I don't use anything at all? No under quilt, top quilt, or pads.

Is there a loop that connects to the Porters gap Trailhead or is it just a there and back, I am looking for a good 1 or 2 night loop to go on the 19th. Do most people look for loops when doing...

Well said! On a side note my Jarbidge should be arriving today I'm pumped to try it out. Thanks for the work you do!

This makes sense, so then why are full blown sleeping bags so prolific?

When I first got into hammocks, one of the first things I learned is that sleeping bags do not work well in hammocks since the insulation under you gets compressed and at that point it does next to...

You would be surprised, I went backpacking 2 weeks ago here, and it was in the mid teens most of the night. But your right that is not the majority of the time here. I do a fair bit a traveling to...

Here is a link to the info on the loop it starts on the Cave creek trail and and you come back on the Pinhoti

Its has some great views and plenty of places to camp even is some in the group are...

I wish i could help but the 8 mile loop is the shorted one I know of, are you just camping 1 day or 2?

Thank you! looks like I will be going with KAS!

Not many rules at all, in fact half the hike I went on was in the Cheaha wilderness which has next to no rules, once you enter into the Cheaha national forest there are some rules but not many, you...

That is my go to morning warm my body up tea, and its very very good for you, has more vitamin C than oranges.

Not a lot of miles just 8.7mi but the trails are great in that area, I was on the Pinhoti.

Went backpacking last weekend in Cheaha, was a bit nippy and icy by Alabama standards but a great hang!

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Thank your for the replies,

the budget isn't much of a concern between these two, it sounds like KAQ is the way to go. how is the packability as far as size goes if you put them in compression...

Ok I am looking to dive into actually using underquilts and top quilts rather than my PLUQ, pad and super bulky and heavy mss sleeping bag.

I know down is the best and will eventually invest in a...

It depends on how you sleep, I sleep a bit on the warmer side and I have camped in the Yukon Territory at -17 with a similar setup. I used a WBBB with a PLUQ, a cheap closed cell foam pad, and just...

I've taken mine down to 17° but that was also with a thin torso pad from jrb, and the black bag from the military sleep system with the bivy. I was wearing a long sleeve t shirt and shorts. I was...

Ok awesome!!! I'm really going to try and come, it will be nice to meet local people that like to hang. I may try and bring my girlfriend as well. Just curious what is the age demographic like at...

I have been reading this forum for some time now, but have not posted much. I have been itching to attend one of these hangs to see what they are all about. Does everyone generally know everyone at...

I have seen this pad, the only reason i have never pulled the trigger on it is because is seems very short. Does anyone know the R value of this pad or how cold it can go?

I did email him last week and he said he could get me one. I responded saying i would like to buy one. I didn't hear back from him so I emailed again and still no response. I'm not upset or anything...

Anyone know of a deal similar or better than this

1/2 inch Insulite pad from Lawson equipment with and R value of 3 for $25.
Insulite Pad

The reason I ask is they are sold out and I need a pad...

Thanks everyone I was going to buy one of these insulite pads from Lawson equipment, but they are out of stock. I need a pad before 5-12 so I thought I would just get a cheap walmart pad in the...

I always hear mention of the famous Blue Walmart pads, is this the one everyone is referring to?

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trial-Camping-Pad-Blue/16783660

Those are pretty cool, they have more of a camming motion.

renegadepilgrim- Mine are back diamond climbing nuts, you can get them many place online or at any REI or any local outdoor store that...

Just thought I would share this.

I was hanging the other day at a local spot, and I decided to use my climbing nuts to anchor my hammock into two boulders instead of using trees. Anyone every try...

Ebay seems to have a bunch of down sleeping bags for suspiciously cheap prices like this one
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I am looking for the best bang for the buck top insulation. So far the best deal in my mind that I have found is the Ozark trail 30* down bag from wally world. It packs very small and seems to have...

I was actually looking at this tarp. Is it big enough to cover a hammock in light rain?

keep in mind that I do not have much experience with winter hammock camping,but it seems to me that the double layer of the claytor hammocks makes using a pad much easier. Would it not be fairly easy...