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  1. Had a mouse get between my hammock and underquilt...

    Had a mouse get between my hammock and underquilt in the Smokey’s and had a wild boar wake me up by bumping into my while rooting in Sipsey AL.


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    FS: Sold and dropped off at FedEx, tracking number...

    Sold and dropped off at FedEx, tracking number sent via PM. Enjoy the pack!


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    It’s sliced up near the gathered end. About...

    It’s sliced up near the gathered end. About 12-15 inches long.


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    FS: ULA Ohm 2.0 Medium/Medium - Like New

    Selling my “like new” ULA Ohm 2.0. Bought new in spring 2019, used about 6 times. No stains, tears, holes, modifications, etc. This pack is in great shape!
    Asking price: $200, includes shipping...
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    Thanks Dutch!

    I managed to tear my fairly new Chameleon. Still not sure how, but definitely not a manufacturing issue or seam failure. Looks like something sharp came straight through both bugnet and side of...
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    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200208/45076a03...

    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200208/45076a0322df6b3cf5bbca4ace804e49.jpg

    So you’re saying that you do t lay like this!


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    Chameleon left vs right lay

    Just got a new Chameleon with asym bugnet and I know I’m making things more complicated than they need to be... but what way to I attach the bugnet?

    In the attached picture, I attached the asym...
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    I thought the spider web wasn’t compatible with...

    I thought the spider web wasn’t compatible with buckles- apparently it’s so thin and slippery that the buckles don’t hold. But apparently not?


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    Do you recommend Spiderweb? Do you really need...

    Do you recommend Spiderweb? Do you really need to roll it up or can you just squish it into a ball and stuff it in a pack? And is it sufficiently tear/abrasion resistant for routine tree bark...
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    Tree Strap Materials

    Greetings fellow hammockers! I’m looking to get a new hammock (probably Dutchware Chameleon) to replace my trusty old WBBB that my teenager has claimed as his own, and I’m thoroughly confused about...
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    Just did a 2 week hike on the AT in VA. Didn’t...

    Just did a 2 week hike on the AT in VA. Didn’t hang my tarp even once since it was near 0% chance of rain each night. No issues with dew either.


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    I have snake skins but I'd like to have a...

    I have snake skins but I'd like to have a long/skinny lightweight mesh sack - maybe 4 inch diameter by about 18 inch length so that I could strap it to the outside of my pack. I need about 15-18 inch...
  13. I have an old MacCat Spinn tarp that still works...

    I have an old MacCat Spinn tarp that still works fine. But in the age of cuben fiber, I feel like an old timer. Spinn has gone the way of the external frame pack, but mine has never leaked. At 11 oz...
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    What part of the C&O? I can't speak to the trail...

    What part of the C&O? I can't speak to the trail conditions right now, but it's not that hammock friendly. Definitely take some extra long tree straps!
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    Back in August, I did the GAP & C&O from...

    Back in August, I did the GAP & C&O from Pittsburgh to DC. The C&O campsites were generally not well suited to hammocks. Most areas were clear cut for tents, and the remaining trees were monstrously...
  16. That's a great hike!

    That's a great hike!
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    The hike was great. We stopped counting crossings...

    The hike was great. We stopped counting crossings after about 25 or so. Most were about 2 feet deep, but some were over 3. There's no way to avoid getting wet on this hike! But the falls were worth...
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    Cohutta Oct-Nov 2014

    I'm thinking about a hike in the Cohuttas - probably a 4 day loop. Has anyone been there lately - how are the water crossings along the Jacks River or Consuagua River?

    Any "must see" or "should...
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    Sipsey is my favorite hiking spot! Those streams...

    Sipsey is my favorite hiking spot! Those streams are often very difficult to cross, especially in the spring.
  20. I once had a mouse between my hammock and UQ, so...

    I once had a mouse between my hammock and UQ, so I'd imagine that a snake could do it too.
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    Work fine on my tarp ridge line.

    Work fine on my tarp ridge line.
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    REI Flash 18, 22 Packs

    I have an REI Traverse 30. It's been a great daypack and has a sturdy suspension. The only gripe is that its a bit heavy... But still an amazing daypack.

    I was just debating between the Flash 18...
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    I got the hammock today, in perfect condition. ...

    I got the hammock today, in perfect condition.

    XTZ750 was 5/5 stars - quick email responses, quick shipping, products delivered as advertised.
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    Just found and purchased one. Thanks Kevin.

    Just found and purchased one. Thanks Kevin.
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    WTB: Hennessy Cub Zip

    Hennessy is having a special in which they will send you a new Cub Zip hammock if you spend $149.

    I would love to get my hands on one of those Cub Zip hammocks - perfect for my 6 year old son.
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    I've got an OES MacCat Deluxe in Spinn - it's...

    I've got an OES MacCat Deluxe in Spinn - it's been great so far. I've had it for a little over a year and slept about 30 nights under it, including some torrential Alabama thunderstorms. No...
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    Where have the spinn tarps gone?

    I've been absent from this site for the past 6 months, so I'm a bit out of touch with any recent hammocking developments. But I notice that no one seems to be selling spinn tarps anymore. Warbonnet...
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    Too hot!!! Maybe in mid to late September.

    Too hot!!! Maybe in mid to late September.
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    Yes, I reported everything to a ranger I met at...

    Yes, I reported everything to a ranger I met at Fontana. In all honesty, he was more worried about whether or not I had a backcountry permit (yes, I did).
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    8 Days in Smokeys

    Did an 85 mile hike in the Smokeys from June 1 - June 8. This is just a very brief (ha ha!!!) trip report.

    General conditions: hot, humid, and buggy at lower elevations (highs: 80s/90s, lows:...
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    Woopie sling / strap length

    Hello all, I'm thinking of switching to whoopie slings for my WBBB. I'm currently using the stock webbing & cinch buckle suspension.

    Question: for most east coast / appalachian hanging, how long...
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    As of last week, he said that my quilt would be...

    As of last week, he said that my quilt would be made on Sunday May 6 and ship on May 7. Still hasn't shipped yet, so it appears that he's pretty backlogged. Just FYI.
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    I'm 578, ordered on 29 April (summer TQ). Still...

    I'm 578, ordered on 29 April (summer TQ). Still waiting, I'll let you know when I get it.
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    Can't wait to get mine!!!

    Can't wait to get mine!!!
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    TQ & UQ - 1 stuff sack or 2?

    Opinions regarding storing TQ and UQ in the same stuff sack while backpacking?
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    Sewn/Closed footbox versus open

    What's your opinions regarding open footboxes (or footboxes that contain snaps or drawstrings) compared to sewn footboxes? Is there any difference in warmth? Any advantages or disadvantages?
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    Any reviews of these TQs? I'm intrigued.

    Any reviews of these TQs? I'm intrigued.
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    Insultex vs Climashield

    I'm somewhat familiar with IX and its potential use as an UQ. Lately, I've been searching for a new TQ and I came across a hybrid down + climashield model.
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    Packing wet tarps (Snakeskins?)

    Hello there, what's your opinions regarding packing up a wet or damp tarp while backpacking? I have some snake skins, but the guy lines aren't contained within the snake skins. And of course, the...
  40. So how do you handle the shelter requirement...

    So how do you handle the shelter requirement while hammocking? Specifically, I use an UQ with my hammock (no pad). But if I'm going to stay in a shelter, then I need to also take a pad of some...
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    GSMNP - Hammock / Pad question

    OK, I've done quite a bit of research about the Smokies and hammocking. As a public service announcement, I'll summarize the rules here:
    - If you're staying at any shelter, then you need a...
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    Hammocks at GSMNP Shelter Locations?

    Per the GSMNP Website, "the use of tents at shelters is prohibited." What about hammocks? Hammocks don't seem to have the same environmental impact (i.e. smashing vegetation) that tents have. Does...
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    I'd like to get out for a week. Is it possible...

    I'd like to get out for a week. Is it possible to minimize contact with other people? Or should I just look elsewhere?

    Any reports on the Benton Mackay trail or lakeshore trail campsites? I...
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    GSMNP Hammock Info

    I'm planning a backpacking trip for this summer. I'm trying to get more info on the Smokeys. I realize that certain campsites require a reservation, and other back country campsites are simply...
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    Sleeping pad material to augment IX underquilt.

    Sleeping pad material to augment IX underquilt.
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    Anyone order foam from here?

    http://www.foamorder.com/closedcell.html
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    Yup, I was also very impressed with his tarp and...

    Yup, I was also very impressed with his tarp and customer service!
  48. Has anyone tested the draft tubes versus a...

    Has anyone tested the draft tubes versus a sewn-in channel and shock cord?
  49. Poll: I just spent the last 2 nights in Sipsey, AL. I...

    I just spent the last 2 nights in Sipsey, AL. I didn't have a thermometer but nearby Culman AL reported 37 on Night 1.

    My setup: WBBB, Baby Orca IX UQ (3/4 length), slept in light fleece pants,...
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    Dale, I got your email, thanks for taking...

    Dale,

    I got your email, thanks for taking care of this in a professional manner! Gotta love small companies that actually give 2 cents about customer service!

    Justin
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