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  1. Various degrees of SG hammocks. I was using 30º...

    Various degrees of SG hammocks. I was using 30º hammock and 30º Comforter. Jonah had 0º hammock 30º Comforter...all new buy for him so he was excited to try it all.
    I loaned Alex 15º hammock and...
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    That is mighty nice of you...thankee. I ordered...

    That is mighty nice of you...thankee. I ordered one so I'll be good soon. Gotta see what the hype is about.
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    I concur. Those bottom entry bug nets make...

    I concur. Those bottom entry bug nets make "breakfast from the hammock" a pain. But I do have an urge to try one of these Majestics due to the comfort hype.
    Shug
  4. It'll get you going. Bought a few myself in the...

    It'll get you going.
    Bought a few myself in the past....https://youtu.be/b_56W3jdxbY
    Enjoy the hammock quest.
    Shug
  5. Whoooooo Buddy)))) Was I gone? Shug

    Whoooooo Buddy))))
    Was I gone?
    Shug
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    I have a video on that subject that may give you...

    I have a video on that subject that may give you some insight.
    And really a double layer is not required for a pad. You can just lay it in the hammock and lay on it.
    Enjoy the hammock quest....
  7. I did a video on that subject a while back....

    I did a video on that subject a while back. Perhaps there will some insight in it for you.
    Try a solo! Then you will for sure know if it is for you...or not.
    Shug

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  8. Totally enjoyed your trip briefing. Makes me look...

    Totally enjoyed your trip briefing. Makes me look forward to a paddle trip come Summer. I like portages almost better than paddling. Shade! And it is a mini backpacking trip. No shade on a lake!!...
  9. It is always a joy once I get out of the Jeep and...

    It is always a joy once I get out of the Jeep and get ready to go. This trip was fairly mild by our usual Winter standards. You should try it sometime if your gear is up to it. Thankee.
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    We're boiling in the rain....just boiling in the...

    We're boiling in the rain....just boiling in the rain......
    Shug
    https://live.staticflickr.com/624/32336749550_d85136b79c_o.jpg
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    My SG Tarp has a 12' ridgeline. Not sure what I...

    My SG Tarp has a 12' ridgeline. Not sure what I said on the video.
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    I have come to really like my Superior Gear tarp....

    I have come to really like my Superior Gear tarp. Great coverage.
    Shug


    https://youtu.be/gtVfvTTP--o
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    TQs weigh a bit less than sleeping bags. No...

    TQs weigh a bit less than sleeping bags. No zippers and less fabric. But you can use a sleeping bag in a hammock in TQ mode for ease or try to zip it up which can be a struggle.
    Shug

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    I very much enjoyed your briefing. Always enjoyed...

    I very much enjoyed your briefing. Always enjoyed my several trips to Japan. Hope your legs are on the up and up.
    Shug
  15. The most difficult was just not being able to do...

    The most difficult was just not being able to do the old day to day talking with Meg. That was the most difficult.
  16. This Winter has made me miss the Winter I usually...

    This Winter has made me miss the Winter I usually want to hurry up and end. I still feel Winter will hit us once we all think Spring is upon us!
  17. Been a very odd Winter for sure. I thought for...

    Been a very odd Winter for sure. I thought for sure there would be a little more snow on the ground back in the woods. Was a spectacular trip all the same.


    We had a very good view from that camp...
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    My vote is the HG Burrow. I have one and it is...

    My vote is the HG Burrow. I have one and it is solid.
    Shug
  19. ViDEO: Winter Hammock Camping 3 Nights BWCA Superior Gear Hammocks

    Lots of thick ice but not a lot of deep snow. We had some sub 0ºF temperatures and some wind and some sun and some gloom. Wonderful food and I really needed this trip and enjoyed my time with Alex...
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    Oh, it is not my method. It was Headchang4u a...

    Oh, it is not my method. It was Headchang4u a past member on here. This link is for his original...
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    Good first one is down Conley Cove...south on...

    Good first one is down Conley Cove...south on Linville River Trail. Especially if your friend is inexperienced. Or just double back and back up Conley. Also Shortoff Mountain up from Wolfpit...
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    One solution is to add a Knotty Mod to tighten...

    One solution is to add a Knotty Mod to tighten the loose edges.
    See a knotty mod at 8:05 in the video below.
    Here are instructions from Knotty...
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    In a few cases on the trail I have tied my toggle...

    In a few cases on the trail I have tied my toggle further down the tree strap from the tree and hung the foot end of the hammock right off the continuous loop. This is usually due to tight tree...
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    Take advantage of any sunshine and breeze to air...

    Take advantage of any sunshine and breeze to air your quilt . On moist nights and foggy nights the quilt can feel damp on top. It is usually just the fabric. So get it in the sun if you can.
    And...
  25. Thread: Winter XLC

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    I like it. Good slumber and fine sitting to ya'...

    I like it. Good slumber and fine sitting to ya' feller.....
    Shug
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    Congratulations on the that fresh out of the womb...

    Congratulations on the that fresh out of the womb baby!!! Whoooooo Baby)))))
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    Thankee. I awaken daily excited to play me some...

    Thankee. I awaken daily excited to play me some bass. It has become a low tone meditation for me.


    Funny with bridge hammock. Some say no shoulder squeeze...some say lots of shoulder squeeze....
  28. Thread: First top quilt

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    You sleep warmer in something you made by hand!...

    You sleep warmer in something you made by hand! Whooooooo Buddy))))
    Shug
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    I did study mime back in 1978 in college. But...

    I did study mime back in 1978 in college. But went on into circus clowning. But time training was intense and helpful. But my friends made quite a bit of sport of me....haaaa
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    It is worthy of laughter!!! I'm glad you...

    It is worthy of laughter!!!



    I'm glad you got something out of them. I've learned so much here on HF over the years. It all leads to good slumber~~
    Bringing cursive writing into my life again....
  31. Maybe slip a CCF foam pad on or under the pad....

    Maybe slip a CCF foam pad on or under the pad. Slip a parka over the footbox of your TQ or sleeping bag. That should help some. Try to keep the wind off of the foot end if you can.
    Those should...
  32. Thread: Haven Tent XL

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    Haven sets up real good on the ground with the...

    Haven sets up real good on the ground with the provided tarp too. But I'v always brought my DIY BlackCrow tarp 11' long 7' wide.
    Shug
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    It could be the fabric if you used a different...

    It could be the fabric if you used a different fabric on the one you made. Can make a big difference.
    Feeling better than expected today. Still can function. Not uttered a peep yet. 2 weeks total...
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    Mucho appreciato. I am starting to feel...

    Mucho appreciato. I am starting to feel re-inspired on making videos.




    On my way. I can't wait to be clear to go Winter camping!!!Got some new HOK Skis to play with.


    Small dry erase...
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    Had my vocal cord surgery today at the Mayo...

    Had my vocal cord surgery today at the Mayo Clinic. Meg and I went down yesterday and stayed in the Classic Grand Kahler Hotel and ate in the classic Lord Essex Tavern. So old school we loved it....
  36. I think you will be good to go. Just made sure...

    I think you will be good to go. Just made sure you're pretty warm when you crawl in for the night. A short walk around, running in place or some jumping jacks gets the blood flowing. Pout a jacket or...
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    I have a time or two for a video with the...

    I have a time or two for a video with the mandolin. I would never bring either mandolin camping. I just want to hear the music of the woods.
    Working silent on video is no problem. Just watch Mr....
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    The reality of Silent Shug of the Third Person is...

    The reality of Silent Shug of the Third Person is getting real! I bought snore tape to put over my lips to remind me not to utter a peep. Never knew it even was a thing. Going to be interesting.
    I...
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    Thanks for watching all them there years~~...

    Thanks for watching all them there years~~
    Thankee.


    Thankee for the info about that. Sometimes hammock are not so good for the back. But sometimes they are just the thing for a bad back.

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  40. Bring ice cream!!!! Hickery asked me to post...

    Bring ice cream!!!!

    Hickery asked me to post this video.....
    Shug


    https://youtu.be/4n06cgAMNec?si=qe1HHBkAEC8LBuaf
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    I knock them out fast. Went out about 10:30 this...

    I knock them out fast. Went out about 10:30 this morn and shot. About two hours shooting. Recorded bass last night. Edited for about 3 hours. Upload was pretty quick. Bam!
    Thankee.
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    ViDEO: "Does Your Hammock Fit You?"

    Well...does it? Actually lots to consider and mess about with especially as time passes by in your hammock quest.
    We do kind of wear our hammocks. Or do they wear us.
    Whoooooo Buddy)))))
    Shug

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  43. If zips are on both sides of your bugnet you can...

    If zips are on both sides of your bugnet you can used to doing it. Nothing is 100% perfect in this hammock quest.....


    https://youtu.be/HM5avQ67OY0
  44. Mine is a red squirrel rug. You need one for each...

    Mine is a red squirrel rug. You need one for each foot.
  45. I really like going back to 10' hammocks on the...

    I really like going back to 10' hammocks on the Superior Gear but use 11' hammocks on all other brands. Started with a 10'...went to 11'...now kinda back to 10' at times. We wear our hammocks. Like...
  46. If you go into this video at the :50 second mark...

    If you go into this video at the :50 second mark I hook up and go over a JRB UQ and show how to skew it to cover feet better. May give some insight.
    https://youtu.be/D9N3KkV5Zf4?si=Cj8Pkli8VHcC9TFn...
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    The most simple solution is to add a pad to your...

    The most simple solution is to add a pad to your set-up. Could do the trick for you. Add to this be warm and fed when you crawl in for the night. Don't crawl in cold. Do jumping jacks or take a...
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    Top Job. May is hug you into good warmth and long...

    Top Job. May is hug you into good warmth and long slumber out there.
    Shug
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    You can always add a ccc foam pad under or on top...

    You can always add a ccc foam pad under or on top of the AMOK pad. Boosts the warmth for sure.
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    It is fairly robust but not as robust as a non...

    It is fairly robust but not as robust as a non lightweight FJOL pad. For Winter you can't beat an Exped Winter pad like the Ultra 7R or Dura 8R. Not cheap but thick and...
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