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I would recommend, as noted by other posters, to park and start at either the Winding Stairs trailhead or the Blaylock TH. Both are on an east-west road that bisects the area, leaving an emergency...

Sprinklers are the theme. Last summer I was testing a new hammock in the back yard and forgot which night the sprinklers were programmed for. Sleeping right over a sprinkler head when it came on...

This. Although my preference is using structural screws instead of lag screws. They have a smaller diameter, reducing the chances of splitting or cracking the studs while having greater load...

Your missing the point, I believe. The "service" is spending the money to produce enough items to fill the supply chain and be available to buy on Amazon or at REI. As an experiment, ask your...

Just to add to the 'ENO is bad/not bad for hammocking' discussion. The argument that ENO is hurting cottage vendors isn't valid. The requirements to be a vendor to a national retailer (in terms of...

If you are asking about he 'All In One' setup with whoppie sling, O-rings, and straps all integrated into a single setup from WhoopieSlings.com, I purchased one and love it. Is lighter than similar...

This is what I do. Since I sometimes use a tent instead of a hammock, I make no mods to the bag so I can use the same equipment either way. Plus, I have the option of bundling/zipping up in the...

I think Cedar Hill State Park (on Joe Pool Lake) is a fine state park. It might be a little crowded for some, but it is maintained very well and you don't really feel like your in/near the city...

FYI, the best spots at Benbrook (Rocky Creek and Mustang Creek Parks) are scheduled to reopen next spring. Finally!

I started out with a simple ENO DoubleNest hammock available in the bin @ REI and used it along with a tent and nothing else for summer camping for years before I graduated to using the hammock for...

Actually, if the OP isn't looking to camp (as the message might be interpreted) or camp during the winter/shoulder seasons, top quilts and underquilts are not needed...or wanted. When the nighttime...

The 'trail' isn't really much, mostly just a foot/horse path that people to use to get access to the West Fork for fishing. Also, NO CAMPING on the trail! Closed sunset to sunrise. (Plus the only...

I think that the abundance of caution lies in the potential down side of failure in your house. Snapping a stand out in the yard is one thing, but structural damage in a house (even if it doesn't...

Now...think about what the photographer had to do to get that shot!

I have the same tarp. I just leave one door unstaked as an entry/exit, and keep a couple of small binder clips (a.k.a. multi-purpose joining and fixing appliances) to close up the door when needed. ...

I use an old auto sun-shade that is in two parts (rounded squares). These are the ones with light wire frames that if you twist them just right (and remember the right curses) will fold into a small...

Would live to go, but I'm booked until first weekend in May.

I can't saw where are good places in your area, but I would make sure you don't underestimate what your son can do. Me and another dad just took two six year olds with 6 pound packs 4.5 miles/day on...

So bummed Sam and I didn't make it. We were afraid of changing weather, so we extended the backpacking portion of our trip in the Ouachita's (Caney Creek) and skipped out on the group hang to get...

There are two entrances to Mustang Park. The east one (Winscott Plover Road) leads you to the primitive area that we like (and a good place to fish Mustang Creek from the bank...white bass should be...

I live on south side, so my choices are a little different. If you are looking for developed campgrounds, there are a few state parks around. Also, there is the Corps of Engineers campgrounds at...

I've been using a 58 for a few months now. I can't afford to keep an assortment of packs, and the 58 actually works well when not very full. I cmpress the main bag and put my pad between the bag...

Fairfield might work for you then. The primitive area is a 3.5 mile stroll around the west end of the lake. When you get there, there are bathrooms and water at the start of the camping area (just...

We are solid on this weekend (excepting unexpected circumstances.)

Are sites first come/first serve or do we need to reserve a spot? (We'll have a tent along with our hammocks so we'll be in the...

I can tell you for certain that it isn't enough. I live in a warm climate and can't invest in serious winter gear either. But this year we needed it even in TX.

So. My merino base layers...

I'm in pretty much the same situation here in Fort Worth. I like to get out "off-season", but not enough to invest in real winter gear! I use the Walmart bag above as a top quilt without mods; just...

Like "Timberrr"?:laugh:

Just kidding!

I'm looking to make the same purchase. Along with quilts, I'm also considering some unconventional bags. NEMO makes some extra room down bags that are pretty light. There are also a few...

I see your point, as I'm in a similar situation. My 2-man tent setup (44oz complete with stakes, line, splint, repair kit, etc) is roughly equal to my hammock setup without bug net. (NOTE: I...

So true. I saw a quote somewhere to the effect that microbiologists don't consider the human body to be infested/infected with bacteria. It is more accurate to consider humans as simply an...

I've hiked there many times, and none of the primitive sites are very far. There are a couple of walk-in sites on the 'park' side of the river (just a few dozen yards from the road). Across the...

I'm the "Bill" from the story and Caveman did a good job of summarizing it, so I don't have too much to add. Both "John" and I swore that we'd never be back. In fact, I swore a lot that day! Crossing...

FYI, there are some sources in Western US and TX that fuel can be purchased. The thread that discusses is here

I have personally purchased a armload of CV470 and CV270 self-sealing canisters at...

Count me and the little man in as 'very probable' for our first group hang. Can't wait.

NOTE: Have room for 1 more coming from SW Ft Worth, leaving very early Friday and before lunch on Sunday...

I also have the same problem and prefer sleeping on my side. I have a larger hammock (ENO Doublenest) so that helps, but it isn't a double layer. I lay an oversized self-inflating pad (26" wide...

It's really rough in TX when nighttime lows are 90-95F; it becomes tough but it's still better than back in the 'burbs. I just remind myself that AC is a modern luxury that even today not everyone...

Kind of. When I'm on the diagonal on my back and roll onto my side, (lets say H:L and F:R and rolling onto left side, my normal starting position) my knees will bend and come to the center line or...

I not only sleep on my side, I also flop around several times a night moving from back to left side to right side and on and on. My Eno Doublenest allows this OK, but I've found like other posters...

We finally have a little winter here in Texas and I can test out some of the gear I've accumulated for this winter's backpacking in the cold. (And before all you MN and UP hangers fill up the thread...

I just finished a tyvek tarp, and much of what gargoyle says is true. I left it set up under tension for 3 1/2 days of wind and rain, and it actually broke in quite nicely. It's quite quiet now. I...

I use these in my indoor hang, and the light duty rating is exactly why I wanted them...they will fail before something important.

It's not the same, but FYI:
Amazon has a few of the discontinued glass-globe, canister-fueled Coleman lanterns available for $26. I'd rather have the F1 also, but its not a bad price for a soon to...

My first thought was, "Did the designer anticipate half a dozen adults hanging from the handrails?" Excess intestinal pressure might not be the most worrisome thing!

I don't mean to jack the thread, but I have a follow up question. Similar to OP, I have some cold weather trips planned over the next couple of months. I don't normally go out in winter, and in TX...

I used the screws to mount an anchor (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Keeper-Light-Duty-Anchor-4-Pack-04522/202065707#.UnA0uFAsl8E)

I think your concerns are valid. There was a thread recently that addressed some of these issues here.

As noted, one 2x4 stud is probably not to be trusted for the lateral forces a hammock can...

Depending on how strict your definition of a hammock is, these portaledges may or may not count. But you won't get higher, that's for sure!
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Funny how relative some things are. Leaving the fighter jets, police helicopters, traffic, sirens, DFW airport southwest approach, dogs, motorcycles and gas wells at home makes me not even notice...

It's close to your distance limit, but Dinosaur Valley near Glen Rose has nice primitive sites just across the Paluxy River and up the hill from the main park. Nice views, good trails, and only a...

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