After a long while, it looks like I might actually get out and do some things this season. Life changes will make this spring/summer open with more free time, and less time spent in hospitals and...
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After a long while, it looks like I might actually get out and do some things this season. Life changes will make this spring/summer open with more free time, and less time spent in hospitals and...
I’m not really worried about bears.
We’ll be south of the Gunnison area. I’ve been training as best I can in PA. I’ve been running and lifting, and have dropped 22 lbs. On advice from hunting...
My long awaited trip to Colorado is almost here. Once I finish this night shift, I’ll get some sleep, and then start the drive from PA to CO.
It’s an archery hunt, not a hike. We’ll be packing up...
At a sportsman’s show, I waited patiently for a representative of a tree stand manufacturer to finish with the person ahead of me. He clearly could see I was there for a while. I had NO PROBLEM...
I’d have to say the fact that I’m off the ground. No mice or bugs to worry about. Water may pool under me, but I won’t be in it!
I like to read about Disastrous Trips. Not that I want people to suffer, but these are the trips we learn from. Glad your disaster wasn't too painful.
I'm looking forward to Colorado, I've never been there.
And what is the favorite method of pounding in the various stakes?
If you're willing to pay the weight penalty, can you just silicone spray DWR to get a more reliable tarp?
On the hunting sites I visit, the only "anti-hammock" sentiment I get is that hammocks are too cold for the mountains during hunting season. Almost everyone that says that, also say they love them...
I have never had any problems with my Claytor's suspension. This is mainly due to reading about it here and replacing it before I ever used it. :shades:
Thanks Hammock Forums!
I'm heading 'up-state' this Tue/Wed, and I just got a Kleen Canteen to use as my hot water bottle. I got the large one (40 oz I think), and plan to try that. I'm not actually hiking, more gear...
Now I see. And Yes, mine does have two zippers on the one side that has a zipper.
I have a few sub-freezing nights out, but I have ZERO nights out with heavy wind/rain. I have a trip planned this coming Tue/Wed night, and stupid as it sounds, I'm actually hoping it will rain (at...
I don't know if the "Mosquito Hammock" is the same thing, but my Claytor Jungle Hammock only has a zipper on one side, and I thought that was how they are made.
I've very happy with it, and have...
I understand those that are not quite DIY'ers yet, but making "covers that make your hammock look like it has been eaten by a snake":mellow: have to be the next easiest project after simple stuff...
Sorry I wasn't clear. My point was that if I had purchased the Claytor first, I'd have been happy enough that I doubt I would have spent the greater amount of money to even try a Clark.
I bought...
While it certainly didn't bother me, I can see people thinking it may not have been appreciated by everyone.
I've found this site to be the most welcoming and helpful one I visit. I for one am...
I also like my Clark NA very much. Yes it was expensive, but it's also American made, and the built in duel weather shields, nets and under pockets make it very versatile . I know there are less...
Two ways to go about finding a cheap canoe:
1st: Drive around a lake/river area and check out people's yards that you see canoes in, and just ask them if it would be for sale. They may not really...
When my son & I arrived at our island campsite well after dark, we were hungry and tired, and still needed to set up our hammocks. While doing so, we heard what sounded like a loud bang against our...
You have some tuff challenges to answer all your expressed wishes.
I'd say a Claytor hammock would work well as it has the double bottom to accept a quality pad under it, and isn't too expensive....
Are they (or their plans) available?
Hi Lantern,
I'm not a hiker, so there may be issues I'm not aware of that could impact what you're willing to carry. I have gotten comfortably down to 23 degrees with a cheap Wal-Mart blue pad...
For hot weather hanging, what's the best hammock fan when you're canoe or car camping, and weight is NOT a factor?
I'd still want it to be small and light, just not gram weenie ultra light...
I've read before that materials can be made water resistant by coating them with regular Thompson's Water Seal.
Has anyone tried this?
I’m sure this has been covered, but I’ll throw it out there anyway.
If making a home made tarp, is edge material (gross grain?) necessary, or merely used to make it look better?
I wouldn’t care...
I'm stuck at work. I hope you all have a great time and the weather treats you well.
OK. Lets see if I can even describe what I'm thinking here.
For the sake of making this point, lets say the hem is going to be 1/4 inch, and the length of the tarp is 10 feet. I measure in from...
I haven't done it myself, but I've read that sometimes joggers use one of the white, medical or construction mouth/nose dust covers. They're made to breath through, and they retain heat around your...
Welcome aboard.
I have a Clark, and have used a cheap blue pad to get down to the mid 20's with no problem. I don't think it's wise to attempt a heater in a hammock, but who knows, maybe you'll...
To avoid totally highjacking this thread, here's my Batona report:
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?p=93622#post93622
Being as I doubt I’ll be able to attend the group camp at Batona, I decided to go there myself and do a cold weather gear test, since I have my Colorado trip planned for later this year. I had all my...
Great! Now I have to embarrass myself by asking what a YakTrax is, as I'm sure everyone else already knows.
I hope to stop by, but doubt I'll be able to overnight. The 23rd is my son's 13th birthday, and I normally work weekends.
How many people have said they are definitely coming?
I actually did mention you guys would be there on the weekend of the 23rd, and told him if he was interested in learning about hammocks, there would be people there much more knowledgeable than I am.
Here's the link.
http://blogs.courierpostonline.com/intotheoutside/2009/01/14/camping-out-on-batona-tonite/
He mentioned I'm testing my cold weather gear, but didn't mention the hammock....
I can't say for sure what will be in the article, but the guy did take photos of my set up. There's also a dark photo of me (that's a good thing) by the fire.
I also mentioned our forum, but who...
I'm at Batona right now. 22:47, and its 21 degrees. You'd think I'd have the place to myself, but two hikers came by.
Nice guys, and one is a writer for the Courier Post in NJ. Through the...
I ordered 100 feet of camo strap when I made my Strapworks order. I was just learning to sew (still learning) and made my own straps to replace the stock suspension on both my Clark & Claytor. Since...
Count me among those that have very comfortably slept in the mid 20's with a cheap pad inside my hammock. Long johns, hat and a quality sleeping bag had me VERY warm and comfortable.
I certainly...
Shug: What were you holding up at 7:57? It kind of looked like a sling shot, but I couldn't understand you, and you only held it up for a second.
I can't see where the original poster has any real complaint. They had time to return the item within the limits. The offer was made to still accept it back, and if they sell it, they won't take THAT...
I stole this quote from a hunting forum:
“I have a friend who was bitten twice by copperheads. He didn't go to the doctor and said he stayed drunk for the first 12 hours to kill the pain. He had...
Sorry, I can't say I've done any of these things, but I'm sure it's only due to reading of such adventures on this forum.
Thank you all for allowing the rest of us to learn from the mistakes of...
As usual, well done.
Thanks.
It's hard to fault any of your reasoning. As I noted, I have both a Clark & a Claytor. I like them both, and again as noted, if I had gotten the Claytor first, I doubt I'd have spent the cash for a...
If I can work it out at the last minute, what would be the best way to proceed? Call for my own permit, or have you add my name to the list with you now, knowing I'm 50/50 for actually attending?
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Cinch buckle/biner mod to my Clark.
Mesh skins for tarp.
I'm really looking forward to trying the hot water bottle trick to help heat up a cold night.
I'd have to say add me to the list of people that are VERY uncomfortable leaving ANY gear behind. I'm not much of a 'camper', but I have had several tree stands stolen. Cheap, $25 tree stands for...