Ed,
What about stealth hanging? do you know if Huangshan is wooded enough for this to work?
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Ed,
What about stealth hanging? do you know if Huangshan is wooded enough for this to work?
I travel to China a lot. I have my weekends free. I've thought about hiking Huangshan mountain. It is a large mountain area that is a popular tourist spot. I think it is pretty wooded.
I'm...
I bought a CCS tarp for canoeing the Boundary waters. They are very popular with BW folks.
http://www.cookecustomsewing.com/welcome.htm
Recently, I started hanging. I used my 10x12 CCS tarp. ...
Here's the trip report:
Friday night: I got in around 10:30pm. The campground was pretty empty and it was raining hard. I set up my tarp, then set up my hammock. I slept pretty well and was...
That wwas my basic plan. Show up late, leave early, hang using slap straps. Ask for forgiveness if needed. Do not ask for permission...
I was planning on using my hammock at an Indiana State Park (Chain of Lakes). The park map has the following statement:
NOTICE: attaching ropes, wires, or chains to trees, by any method is...
I should have been more clear.
For just chilly conditions, I envisioned using just the two hammocks.
For temps down to 30 or 40, I envisioned placing a fairly large closed cell pad between the...
Thanks again.
I agree if you go early or late, bugs may not be an issue. We were there in July and there was 60 minute period around dusk when they descended like clouds...
Thanks. I'm always amazed how much good information forums provide...
I'm new and this seems obvious. I must be missing something.
I have a cheap Hammock bliss hammock (and a HH). I have only slept out about 4 nights in the hammock. It is starting to get cold in...
I like the Claytor. It seems like a nice concise package with the integrated sleeve.
But I was hoping for something made in America...
I certainly appreciate your Clark suggestions. It does seem like a perfect fit for my criteria: warm and US made.
I guess I was posting to see if I could find anything cheaper...
I am looking to buy a hammock for my brother in Alaska. He would use it for general hiking/camping for 3 seasons. But even their summer can get pretty chilly.
I have a Hammock bliss with a bug...
Another forum is great for dedicated BWCA topics:
www.bwca.com
I have been into the BW 3 times. I used my hammock extensively the last 2 trips.
You should almost always be able to find...
A hammock bliss was my first hammock. It has held up to a lot of abuse and is very comfortable.
To deal with bugs, I was given the cocoon for my birthday. I slept in the bliss with the cocoon in...