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    Just saw this. I’m in Vermont right now for a...

    Just saw this. I’m in Vermont right now for a bit of business and personal fun so I won’t be in the area. I think twentybelow tried to reach out to me but my inbox was full; cleaned that up so I...
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    Hi everyone, been a long time. I'm not sure if I...

    Hi everyone, been a long time. I'm not sure if I can attend but I'll know in about a week and a half if it's possible. Would be great to see all of you again! I hope you're all doing well!
    Gideon
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    Sure wish I could be there tonight! Sounds like...

    Sure wish I could be there tonight! Sounds like it's going to be a great time of food and fellowship! Looking forward to seeing all of you in the morning!
    Be safe
    Gideon
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    It would be great to see you again MoHiker79! I...

    It would be great to see you again MoHiker79! I hope you make it!
    Gideon
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    Hi everyone, I'll be at the whispering pine...

    Hi everyone, I'll be at the whispering pine trailhead at 10:30 am on Saturday.

    If you download the image skygzr uploaded and look at it on your computer the red star will be there. Although it...
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    Hi Dublinlin, I can’t make it Friday evening but...

    Hi Dublinlin, I can’t make it Friday evening but if anyone wanted to, they could talk and meet at the parking lot and hike in to one of several locations or even to the place we have picked out for...
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    I'll plan on getting there (parking lot) at 11:00...

    I'll plan on getting there (parking lot) at 11:00 am. Doesn't take more than an hour to get to the site. I'll try to upload the map but the trail is the whispering pine trail, the "north loop". ...
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    Any other inputs?? Gideon

    Any other inputs??
    Gideon
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    Would most of you be okay with Hawn State Park? ...

    Would most of you be okay with Hawn State Park? I and one other can get their early to secure our choice location. Good food, firepit, lots of good hanging spots. Not a long hike but pretty. If...
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    Hawn is nice, it's a short hike with outstanding...

    Hawn is nice, it's a short hike with outstanding water source. There's one camp that's excellent for large group hang. "if" we go there, I'd be willing to go in early to set up so we can lay clain...
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    Well if this works for most then I'll try to make...

    Well if this works for most then I'll try to make it; not fair to have everyone always drive to one area. Best if we lock down the location as soon as possible though so people can plan. Anyone...
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    You'd be very welcome; it's fun and we always...

    You'd be very welcome; it's fun and we always learn a lot from each other!
    Gideon
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    Br@nch, is Butterfield Hiking Trail in Missouri...

    Br@nch, is Butterfield Hiking Trail in Missouri or Arkansas? Can you provide details on the location? I found a Butterfield Hiking Trail in Arkansas but that's over 6.5 hr drive for me so not too...
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    I haven't been checking in very much lately; a...

    I haven't been checking in very much lately; a busy and challenging year!! I'm definitely up for this and hope to see some of the familar faces! I like either of the two suggestions. I think the...
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    Just checking in to see if we have a plan? I...

    Just checking in to see if we have a plan? I believe we're talking 5 & 6 January for the dates with some possibly showing up on the 4th? Do we have a set itinerary yet? I travel for business on...
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    We should lock down a date as soon as possible,...

    We should lock down a date as soon as possible, makes it easier if we can put it on the calendar before anything else takes up that date!

    Looking forward to it!
    Gideon
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    Depending on business travel I would certainly be...

    Depending on business travel I would certainly be interested. Another neat hike would be to meet at Taum Sauk state park and to hike down past Mina Sauk Falls about 3-4 miles. There's a really nice...
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    FS: Payment received and pack shipped! Enjoy the...

    Payment received and pack shipped!
    Enjoy the day
    Gideo9n9
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    FS: Will do Dan Enjoy the day Gideon SPF

    Will do Dan
    Enjoy the day
    Gideon

    SPF
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    FS: Sorry, checked but don't have them anymore but...

    Sorry, checked but don't have them anymore but not a real loss. They were designed to fit a waist belt that was wider and padded so although I had used them with the murmur, they weren't the best...
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    FS: Okay, final bump but the price remains at $85 to...

    Okay, final bump but the price remains at $85 to include shipping. If no takers this week I'll withdraw it and keep it as a back up. So last chance to pickup an awesome ultralight pack!
    Enjoy the...
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    FS: Hi! The weight includes the hip belt which is...

    Hi! The weight includes the hip belt which is “not” detachable. The weight does “not” include the sitpad. Can’t remember the exact weight on this pad but they are about 1.8 oz if memory serves.
    ...
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    Well I didn't get to make it; I'm moving to the...

    Well I didn't get to make it; I'm moving to the area at some point and thought this would be my first opportunity to meet some like minded people in the area but my daughter-in-law gave birth to my...
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    FS: Just a little bump; someone asked about what...

    Just a little bump; someone asked about what material this pack is made out of so for anyone interested, here are the specs:

    Weight: 9.1oz
    Volume: 2200cu. in. (36l): 1,700 c.i. (28 l.) in main...
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    FS: Hi, I used it once or twice in late spring since...

    Hi, I used it once or twice in late spring since I purchased it so I’m guesstimating about 12 times total and those were all over nighters.

    Sorry for the late communication, was traveling and...
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    FS: Still for sale and I'll drop the price to $85 to...

    Still for sale and I'll drop the price to $85 to include shipping; doesn't appear to be much interest so we'll give it another week at the new price, after that, it'll become a back up pack in my...
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    FS: Still for sale folks. Enjoy the day Gideon

    Still for sale folks.
    Enjoy the day
    Gideon
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    FS: The pictures I promised

    So here are the pictures I promised. The pack is "like new" with one exception, there's a small tear in the mesh back pocket that needs to be stitched. It's been there almost from day one so it's...
  29. VT; (or NH) near Montpelier; seeing if anyone would like to do an over nighter in that area

    Hi, I have to be in Vt on business for three weeks. I'm working in Montpelier, and will be in the area for the weekends of the 14th and the 21st. I may fly home for the birth of my grandson but was...
  30. Okay I checked and I had site number 85. It...

    Okay I checked and I had site number 85. It looks like I can change the name of the "primary occupant". If you'd like, you can PM me with the full name you'd like me to work and and an email...
  31. Hi everyone, unfortunately I have to go on a...

    Hi everyone, unfortunately I have to go on a business trip to Vermont and won't be able to make it, HOWEVER, I had already reserved and paid for a site (I believe #72). I don't know the rules and...
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    FS: Gossomer Gear Murmur ultralight backpack

    I'm selling my GG Murmur; it's lightly used and in really good shape. Comes with the sit pad. Has a waist belt but this model doesn't have waist belt pockets. I might have some GG waist belt...
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    We're definitely overdue for a MO group hang but...

    We're definitely overdue for a MO group hang but you guys will have to set it up and lead it. I'll be back in state this Saturday but have to return to Vermont on business on the 8th for 3 more...
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    You'll love it. Whispering Pines trail is...

    You'll love it. Whispering Pines trail is outstanding. Recommend you do it counter clock wise and do the larger total outer loop. At the extreme southern end, be sure to take the little spur...
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    I'd love to set something up although it's...

    I'd love to set something up although it's looking more like a summer hang :) I'm out of state until June 3rd but after that I'd be happy to set something up. The section of the OT from Taum Sauk...
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    Depending on the dates, I'd be interested but...

    Depending on the dates, I'd be interested but I'll be out of state until the 3rd of June; I'll check back in and if it's after that, I'd be interested.
    Gideon
  37. CANCELLED.....MO; Taum Sauk section of the OT below Mina Sauk Falls

    CANCELLED: Just realized this is memorial weekend so i'm going to cancel this and "hopefully" reschedule it for later!




    Haven't seen anything for MISSOURI for a LONG time so checking to see...
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    Might be right; I'm just so sensitive about whats...

    Might be right; I'm just so sensitive about whats between me and my hammock. I look forward to some reviews!
    Gideon
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    I do like how the Puffle closes the hole in the...

    I do like how the Puffle closes the hole in the foot end but I'll stick with a regular quilt. For me, snaps are a no go; had them once and hated them. For dedicated hammocking I like a sewn foot...
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    I think it takes a number of quilt "sets" to...

    I think it takes a number of quilt "sets" to allow you to dial in your quilts for a given hike at a given temp. I do agree that you should plan on having quilts rated for at least 10 degrees lower...
  41. FS: Got the funds, the package ships in the morning!...

    Got the funds, the package ships in the morning! Thanks
    Gideon
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    I also have a 2QZQ under quilt protector and I've...

    I also have a 2QZQ under quilt protector and I've been pleasantly surprised at how much more effective any UQ is when combined with the protector. I guess it's basic that the more wind resistant the...
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    Nice looking product but too heavy at a pound...

    Nice looking product but too heavy at a pound which only gets you down to 40 degrees. In my experience, when you make gear to "do it all" you end up with a compromise that can be perfectly...
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    I'd agree if I had the time or inclination to...

    I'd agree if I had the time or inclination to DIY. What I like about the Lobo Libre set is that it's done and optimized for what I'm looking for.
    Gideon
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    Optimal range of quilt sets.

    For those of you who are long term quilts only users; what do you consider to be the optimal set of quilts. You may not have them all or maybe you do. You may have experimented to get where you are...
  46. FS: Sold to ObdewiaxX pending receipt of funds...

    Sold to ObdewiaxX pending receipt of funds
    Thanks
    Gideon
  47. FS: Hammock Gear 20 degree Phoenix 3/4 length underquilt

    I have a like new HG 20 degree Phoenix 3/4 length under quilt for sale. It's green (inside and out), it's probably 3 year old but I've only used it twice, if even that. Almost as soon as I bought...
  48. Interesting subject; hard for me to imagine that...

    Interesting subject; hard for me to imagine that there's that much difference? Would be interested in hearing your final report once you try the other fabric.
    Gideon
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    Okay, I might rub some folks the wrong way but...

    Okay, I might rub some folks the wrong way but based on my experience, zero degree quilts are definitely for backpacking!! I'm going on a 3 day, 2 night hike this weekend where night time temps will...
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    Since there are no takers I'll close this one; perhaps I'll post just the stoves separately.
    Thanks
    Gideon
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