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I went to college in Vermont (Norwich University). I wish that I had known about hammock camping then!

What is the trick to signing up? Do I need to get the app?

Another option to the dowel or conduit is military camouflage net poles. They come in 4’ sections so I use 3. I pay $3 apiece for them. They are made in fiberglass or aluminum. The aluminum are best.

I have never heard of “Mountain silnylon”, I need to research that. Is it heavy? Expensive? Who makes tarps out of it?

I can’t seem to edit my arrival/departure time but my plan is to arrive at noon Friday, depart Sunday.

Is anyone bringing a grill?

Is anyone bringing a mountain bike? It looks like they have...

He is 6’4” not 6’2”. I am 6’3” and have experienced the same issues. At his height I really think he is pushing the size of this hammock. I have been full timing for a couple of months (indoors) and...

I want to go but am not sure if I can. Is there a cutoff date to commit?

I have a WBB XL double layer. I currently under insulate it with British made UQ (trying to think of its name). It...

That just sounds too dangerous to me.

So sorry for your loss. I hope you can celebrate her life and take care of your Dad.

I think I have done the Neusiok 6-7 times. For those of us who live on the coast it is the only nearby trail for backpacking. Gene Huntsman won the Order of the Longleaf Pine Award for his years of...

I agree with oldpappy. I have bought two snugpak under blankets - one for myself, one for my son. I got one on sale for $25 and paid $50 for the other. They are heavy for backpacking but are great...

You (and some others on here) are a brave man.

I disagree to some extent. In my experience - caretakers of National Parks and Forests seem to want to "accomplish something" so that they can get promoted to a higher level. This invariably results...

I like your 2 pole (at each end) treeless setup. I have made turtle dog stands but am not happy with them and am thinking of your type stand. Did you use 8' 2X2's? I was going to use one anchor but...

How much for someone who weighs 265?

Shug is one of the most talented people l know. Many who have far less talent (and generosity) make millions. If Shug was a neighbor of mine he would never need to buy beer (I don't know if he drinks...

Hello from Morehead City. I like the gun shop in Ayden and there is some great hunting along the Neuse River in your area.

I love my WBB DL.

Awesome video. I need to visit my brother in Pocatello!

Thanks.

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http://www.hammocks.com/hammock-stands/wood-stands/diyhammockstandkit.cfm

Wood posts are not included!
Relax with pride

I can't make it work. Please enter me under "North Carolina". Thanks

I like the idea of this thread. I would love to know good places to hang while traveling. This may not be along heavily traveled highways but here is a nice place; Oyster Point Campground (USFS). It...

Hello from Morehead a City.

Hello from Morehead City.

Welcome from Morehead City!

I agree with you Sargevining except for the comment about using it for extended backpacking. I know of several AT Thru hikers who used it from Damascus to Katahdin. My son used it from Damascus to...

It is possible to get the hang angle you want if you suspend a ridge pole like a turtledog stand has from the ceiling. I did this from the rafters on my porch and sleep there most nights.
Besides...

You shouldn't have any problem regarding the strength of the joists. I do something similar from the 2X10 roof rafters on my back porch. Just don't drill the holes close to the bottom of the joists. ...

Nice! What can you tell us about that stand? Did you make it/have someone make it for you? What did it cost? Thanks.

My son did a 1,000 mile section hike of the AT this year. He departed March 21st and he ran into some nasty cold weather. He used a EE OQ with an Exped mat and he says that it kept him very warm....

The rows for North Carolina have names through row 101 (98 members) and then the spreadsheet says "loading rows 102 through 207) but it never loads.

I ordered a 1.7 DL XLC and it shipped within a week (I expect it here in a day or so). I was expecting to wait 2-3 weeks for it to ship. Maybe they just had some extras on hand? In any case, I am a...

Welcome from Morehead City. It's deer season, be careful out there.

And an expensive (but healthy and enjoyable) combination!

I have been using a BA lost ranger with a BA insulated air core (like another poster here). I agree (as has been stated) that the temp. rating is higher than claimed however the system works for me...

Wow! I think that all of us are impressed with your ambitious plan. Based upon your experience and evident confidence I am sure that it will be a great and memorable trip for all.

Here are just a...

Welcome from the Coast of North Carolina!

Welcome from Morehead City. You will probably come here since we have the beach! A couple of good trails include the Neusiok (21 miles) and the Weetock (11 miles), both are in the Croatan NF. PM me...

Darn it. I need to stop visiting this website, it's getting expensive. I like that piece of gear too!

I can't find "single bubble mirror insulation" on Lowes website. Can you provide a link or a more accurate description of it? I like your idea. Thanks.

The mountains of EASTERN NC?? I have tromped all over Eastern NC and have yet to find a mountain. Please tell me where these mountains are.

I think that this thought is in the same vein....

One of the attractions to hammocking seems to be that it is not mainstream (yet). We have seen very few hammock ads in Backpacker Magazine (so...

Thanks for doing this Gunner as I know that you are doing this for our Troop and we look forward to benefiting from your knowledge. I'll bet that other Troops in the area would like your class as...

Welcome from Morehead City.

When I teach LNT to Boy Scouts, I teach them that sounds, colors and smells that are not natural to the environment violate the principles of LNT. This thread has prompted me to review LNT principles...

I think that you have a great product and as has been pointed out - at a fair price. I hope that you have lots of orders for them.

I'm in, thanks!

Hello from Morehead City!

Yup. Switchback pants went from $35 to $50 a couple of years ago. A bottle of water at summer camp (Camp Raven Knob in NC) costs $1.50.
I am glad that BSA is a wealthy organization. It's a...

I love where I live but am envious of those in the RDU area who are so much closer to the NC Mountains.