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  1. You will probably just have to try it with a bail...

    You will probably just have to try it with a bail out option to know. I’ve had nights where I had everything on that I had with me. My down coat was used on top of my bag over my mid section. I had...
  2. I have been out on nights that were supposed to...

    I have been out on nights that were supposed to be 10 degrees that ended up being -15. In NH, especially around the Whites, I wouldn't do anything less than a true minus 20 rated system, unless I was...
  3. When you have a triangular hammock or tie off to...

    When you have a triangular hammock or tie off to 4 trees, it makes it a little harder to cover with a tarp. Just looking at the pics of the MadTree I can say without question there will be butt...
  4. Here is a link to an old hammock I made back in...

    Here is a link to an old hammock I made back in 2012. I made it so the spreader bars are 48" apart and your feet stick beyond the spreader bar. I really like this hammock although I would change the...
  5. I dehydrate too and have often thought there...

    I dehydrate too and have often thought there should be a recipes subgroup.

    I have played with a bunch of alcohol stoves and don't much care for Esbit (hard to beat for space though), but always...
  6. Just curious, but what UQ and TQ are you using? ...

    Just curious, but what UQ and TQ are you using?

    I have spent a night in a DL 1.1 WBBB, which is my favorite of any non-bridge that I have tried and I have only tried a few. I was cold, but only...
  7. Unless it's below freezing I use a hammock quilt...

    Unless it's below freezing I use a hammock quilt when I hike. I could also spend a small fortune and get a CF lunar solo or make it.
  8. I have enjoyed playing with hammocks, but I am...

    I have enjoyed playing with hammocks, but I am with you on the weight issue. For hiking the Long Trail and the AT, I always try to use the shelters so I don't have wet gear to deal with or extra...
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    The first UQ quilt I made I used primaloft sport...

    The first UQ quilt I made I used primaloft sport (3oz and 4oz). Both layers had scrim and I laid them so the scrim was to the outside with the non scrim sides facing each other. There were some...
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    I am skiing right now, but will reply tonight or...

    I am skiing right now, but will reply tonight or tomorrow.
    Sorry Ed
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    A few weeks ago I was tenting it and it was down...

    A few weeks ago I was tenting it and it was down to -18F. Two things about your design that concern me are 1. your head and 2. compression of the sides by your hammock.

    I like sleeping bags...
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    I made both a TQ and UQ for a bridge out of...

    I made both a TQ and UQ for a bridge out of primaloft 1 and like it. Compression size was one of the reasons I chose PL-1. The quilting loops are easy and they don't really alter the performance of...
  13. What do you plan on using your hammock for?...

    What do you plan on using your hammock for? Honestly I would hate to pack either of those hammocks unless I was just car camping.

    I would suggest trying some hammocks out if you can find someone...
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    Hammock in the newspaper

    http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/19/5ytemebu.jpg
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    Making a pad work

    I remembered mine is 30" wide not 25" and it's 5/8" thick making it super warm. The width really covers the sides well, but if I strapped it on the too of my pack I would look like a "T" coming down...
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    Darby, How do you backpack the 25x77" pad? I...

    Darby,
    How do you backpack the 25x77" pad? I have one for my bridge, which I really like, but rolled up it's huge and I haven't backpacked with it due to the size. I am 5'8" and generally use a GG...
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    Rockclimber, I highly recommend taking the...

    Rockclimber,
    I highly recommend taking the Winter hiking series class offered by AMC if you want to do winter hiking. I took it because I started winter hiking with a buddy and I knew we were not...
  18. Thread: ME > Acadia

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    I know I caused a little thread drift. Sorry...

    I know I caused a little thread drift. Sorry about that, but thanks for the heads up on the bold coast trail as I had never heard of it. I like Acadia, but its too crowded in the summer/fall when I...
  19. Thread: ME > Acadia

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    ME > Acadia

    Acadia is nice, but personally if you can swing it, I would go to Katahdin instead and hike the Helon Taylor trail up Mt Pamola across Knifes Edge over to the end of the AT on Katahdin and back...
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    MadTree Core Hammock

    It also would need a tarp of a different design. It would easy enough to do, but definitely couldn't bring your MacCat and expect to hang it when you are hooked to 3 trees.
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    You know, it would be easy to mod almost any...

    You know, it would be easy to mod almost any bridge hammock to hang like this on 3 or 4 trees. Doing so would get rid of one of the biggest weight items, the spreader bar. The manual shows a...
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    Newbie from NH

    Hey Rockclimber,
    I'm not a climber, but if you are looking to hike sometime, give me a shout. I am up in the Lebanon - Hanover area.

    Welcome to the forum.
    Ed
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    Swollen uvula, sore throat

    I snore occasionally when I am in a really deep sleep and always get poked by the wife with the mandatory "you're snoring again!" comment. In the Hut system in the White Mountains, I have never had...
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    He's probably snoring so loud it keeps the other...

    He's probably snoring so loud it keeps the other campers awake on the other side of the mountain!:rolleyes:

    Those breathe right strips help a little, especially in combination with the...
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    Hammock Hang Safety Questions

    Used2fly there are places like in the White Mts national forest where fires aren't permitted and you can't stealth camp within 200 ft of the trail. Rangers will measure the distance and will fine...
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    Hammock Hang Safety Questions

    I have done a lot of hiking in NH starting in 2000 when I moved to this beautiful state and quite a bit in VT. So far (knock on wood), no one has taken anything of mine from a shelter or tent site. ...
  27. I have seen a lot of hammockers this year on the...

    I have seen a lot of hammockers this year on the AT/LT in VT and NH. My experience is that if a shelter is open they tend to sleep in the shelter. If the shelter is busy/full or if its buggy they...
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    I like primaloft-one from seattle fabrics. I find...

    I like primaloft-one from seattle fabrics. I find it way more compressable than the climashield that most use. It comes with some batting material on it that helps support the material. You do have...
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    Mariposa, Bear Cannister, Water Filter

    I noticed the waist size after after I posted. The belt is an easy fix or just buy a new belt for $27.

    The pack alone runs 184.50 and 27 for a belt, so $95 is a great price.
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    Mariposa, Bear Cannister, Water Filter

    Any self respecting UL hiker should be able carry enough for a week with that pack. ;)
    My Osprey Aether 70 barely holds more.
    Ed
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    Mariposa, Bear Cannister, Water Filter

    The mariposa is an awesome pack. I can't believe nobody has jumped on it. Especially for that price!
    It's my favorite pack.
  32. Group buy for wide InsuLite 1/2" Sleeping Pad

    Never mind I found an alps mountaineering pad that 30x77x5/8" that I can just order. http://www.alpsmountaineering.com/alps/products/pads/foam-mats/foam-mat#.UYwf-pXpS2w
    Plus you can find them...
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    how cold can you go?

    I use a 3/8" green pad that I picked up somewhere and I get cool/cold at 40 degrees. It's 24.5" wide and I wouldn't mind it being 4-6" wider in my bridge too.
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    Sticky: I use a nalgene insulator (OR brand I think) in...

    I use a nalgene insulator (OR brand I think) in the winter for hiking and I use it in my bag in the insulator to slow the heat release or else it's too hot initially and too cold later. I don't know...
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    WTB: Backpacks and Jetboil

    My redwing 3100 has sold.
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    WTB: Backpacks and Jetboil

    Here are the specs
    http://www.hermitshut.com/kere31da.html

    It has been used a few times, but is in excellent shape. It was just a tad long for my short torso. It's now taking up space in my...
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    WTB: Backpacks and Jetboil

    I have a kelty redwing 3100 (?50L) that I would sell for $25. Its in great shape.
    48248
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    Looking at the weights of the 0.742 vs 0.625"....

    Looking at the weights of the 0.742 vs 0.625". For 2x36" bars, it is only 1.35 oz more for the larger spreader bars. That is assuming the tips weighs about the same.
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    What is your triangle length? It seems like...

    What is your triangle length? It seems like people often shorten them up and that puts a lot of stress on the spreaders. I have the best luck with the triangle being at least as long as the spreader...
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    New DIY Bridge Hammock

    Hairbear,
    Can you post some pics.
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    New DIY Bridge Hammock

    They are right at 13.75" each including tips. I calculated each cut so that when that are separated they are the same length, but when they are together they equal 36".

    I have not tested it, but...
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    New DIY Bridge Hammock

    I use quest poles too. One pole setup is a 3 piece and the other is a 2 piece.

    I would like to use hiking poles not only for the weight issue, but also the space issue. One of these days I'll...
  43. Does anyone have any input for these hiking poles on a RR

    I wouldn't use it on my current hammock on the foot end, only on the head end. However, I have been thinking of one more hammock version with a different net setup. If the poles are strong enough I...
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    New DIY Bridge Hammock

    I thought about calling mine "the boat".
  45. I saw these Black Diamond Syncline Two-Piece...

    I saw these Black Diamond Syncline Two-Piece Trekking Poles
    and started thinking they might work for my 36" spreaderbars.
    http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=1398694

    Length:...
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    Looks good. Your next version you could easily...

    Looks good. Your next version you could easily shorten ~10".
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    I thought about doing a channel, but my fear was...

    I thought about doing a channel, but my fear was that it would slide and using the webbing is really easy so I stuck with the webbing. If I do another I will use the 1/2" webbing instead of the 3/8"....
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    It looks really nice. I'll be very curious to see...

    It looks really nice. I'll be very curious to see how the channels work for you. I have not tried channels because it seems like the material would slide on the cord.

    Keep us posted on how it...
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    In my first attempt at this style bridge (camo...

    In my first attempt at this style bridge (camo version) I didn't have a sleeve and I found it difficult to keep my thermarest prolite in place on entry and while moving around. The sleeve could...
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    Great, I can't wait to see it. With basic sewing...

    Great, I can't wait to see it. With basic sewing skills it's not hard to make one, but they do take a lot of time. When I made mine it took a lot of time thinking how I was going to do each step and...
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