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I decided to do a trip on the Foothills. Have a great time!

Thanks for posting IT_Mike! I'm wanting to do something with more mileage. I'm sure you two will enjoy your hike, the weather will be great!

The weather looks like it will be perfect and I can't stand the thought of not taking advantage of a 4 day weekend. My plans are fairly fluid right now; arrive at the trail head Thursday morning and...

+1 on this!

I'm interested depending on the dates. And I'll second that about the apple pies. I took a few home and after re-heating, they were simply awful with my morning coffee. Buttery crust with that sweet,...

I have a hard time camping in the winter just for that reason. My back won't tolerate 12 hours in a bed or hammock so I have to stay up till my normal bedtime. It makes for a long evening. I usually...

I use a small piece of an old rain poncho. Its one piece of gear I take with me whether I am day hiking, backpacking or car camping. When I backpack, I use a ground chair and the footprint goes under...

Hey Mark, you left something at the campsite. PM me to talk about it.

You found my jacket!!! Yippeeee! I'll send you a PM.

I wish it was closer, it sounds like a fun party!

I had a great time! Thank you too everyone for the warm welcome and generous hospitality. The food and company were awesome; I'm looking forward to the next hang!

Hey Mark, you left something at the hang. Message me to talk about it.

Mother Nature and El Nino strike again! Heavy rain will be moving in Saturday night and I don't like hiking out in bad weather, so it looks like I will be joining you after all. I plan on getting...

I'm not going to be coming after all. The Smokies are calling my name and I must go backpacking! I was up there last weekend and the colors are soooo awesome! I have to see them again before they are...

New gear at a discounted cost or spend the 4-day weekend hiking? Man, that's a tough choice...

I hope the Big Tree and that area will be OK. I did a 2 day trip there last spring and really enjoyed it.

Woohoo! Finally a hang that I can attend! I have put it on my calendar.

I own one and the "bunching up" really isn't an issue; it takes up a very small space. I like it better than the 2 piece design. You don't have to mess with the "balloon effect" and I think it drains...

Not much you can do except squeeze out the air while you are rolling up the tarp. It helps to roll each side from the ends and squeeze the material as you pull the skin to the middle. You will always...

I'll take it, Dutch tarp Fly New, never used 1 piece $10 Shipped US

*sigh* It's an addiction...

I ordered a camo WP on 6/10 and today I got an email saying it has been shipped. I'm very excited!

Here is the best advice anyone can give you: Before you leave on your trip, SET UP YOUR GEAR IN YOUR BACKYARD!! Or a neighbors yard or a nearby park... But set it up somewhere! Do not leave on a trip...

Oh oh, pick me! Pick me!
Thanks hk2001, this is very generous of you!

Try Tiffany Springs Park. I haven't been out there since they started hosting the Warrior Dash events, but it use to be a very remote place. If that doesn't work you can also check out the Smithville...

Dude, that was awesome! Thanks for sharing! I kept waiting to see a big fish swim across the shallows of the water.

What is the weight of the tarp with lines and doors?

I will give a big shout out for the Bonefire insulated hammocks. I own one and it is amazing! Comfortable, durable and no worrying about cold drafts because my under quilt isn't snugged up...

Is this the basic model or are there any "add on" features like a hydration pocket, internal pocket or waist belt pockets?

Another +1 for the Luci solar light. I have a couple different flavors of them and they are awesome. Lightweight and you never have to worry about the batteries dying.

Oh grannypat, that was mean! :laugh:

I'll take it. Funny, a friend was looking at my Caldera Cone set over the weekend and wants to buy just the windscreen. Great timing!

Aluminum or Titanium?

If there are any left, I will take one.

Thanks for the report E.A.Y. I always find it interesting to read trip reports from other places. And I love it when people list what's in their pack; I'm always curious about what other people carry.

Thanks for the heads up! I was in Sipsey last year for the Easter weekend and we picked several ticks off of us.

Welcome from ITP! Yup, there are a lot of us!

Last summer while hanging a distance from Hobbs Cabin in Savage Gulf, TN I heard a little girl singing and laughing. There were no children camping that weekend and Hobbs Cabin is in the middle of a...

I'm not afraid of the noises mother nature makes at night, but I am a light sleeper so I always have earplugs with me and they help a lot. I know a lot of people love the sound of running water or...

I was wondering what part of Georgia will have 80 degrees temps next week. I want to go! :shades: I've had enough of the cold weather. Old Man Winter you can go away now!

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+1 on this. I was told by multiple doctors to get surgery for my last back injury but I just couldn't pull the trigger. I started making myself walk every night and I credit that to my recovery. Now...

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I tend to be a gram-weenie and can tell you the exact weight of every item in my pack but I do have a few items that I consider "necessary luxuries". My Crazy Creek chair, an extra pair...

I'll send you a PM in a few minutes. You can use my testimony where ever you want!

I ended up buying the Bonefire that was in the FS forum last month. I took it on a camp out last week and was very, very happy with my purchase. My other hammock is a WBBB and I'm not sure when it...

You added zippers to a tarp? I've never heard of that before...

I don't know if it would work well for you though, seeing as you state you are a big guy. It's not a very roomy bag and the zipper any goes down half way. You would probably find it to confining.

In the colder seasons I use it to increase the warmer rating of my TQ, in the summer I sometimes use it as my cover. I carry a SOL Escape Bivy (the breathable fabric one) with me on every trip. Even...

I have been using a Burrow 40 for a year and I have used it in a hammock and on the ground. I tend to be a very cold sleeper and the TQ made me cold even at 50 degrees so I always carry a SOL Escape...

I wish I didn't already have a campout planned for that weekend. Maybe I can attend the next one.

I'll take it.