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So I just had a friend join my group at the last minute. He's a tent camper, and has never hanged, but I'd like to try to get him to give it a go. If things don't work out, is it acceptable for him...

This past weekend was nice and chilly. Was wishing I was bundled up in a hammock outside

I think it's been over a year and a half since I've made it out there (new parent), but whenever the next hang happens I'm going to try to make it and bring some friends (they might be in tents). I...

If I can get out of the house some weekend, I'd love to join a trip. I'm trying to get some guys from work out there as well.

Ohhhh that sounds so good. I am going to do everything I can to make it to the spring hang. I don't think I've been in the woods in the last 12 months, I miss it!

I'm sorry I'm not going to be able to make it this year. I have my hands full with baby Jack. 15 weeks old now! Time is flying.

I hope he will be in a good schedule, and I'll be able to get a...

I am so sorry that I could not make it :( Wife is not feeling well, and I don't want to leave her alone for the weekend. We just hit the 3rd trimester and she's starting to feel it.

Have a great...

Good news! Vacation approved and it looks like I will be making it barring any emergencies. Looking forward to seeing everybody again, and some new faces.

This group always amazes me. Such a great community. I hope to see everybody in April!

So, I would really like to make this, but I'm going to have to play it by ear. My wife and I are expecting a baby boy and she will be around 7 months along at this point!! We are very excited....

Welp, looks like the weather is not going to cooperate. Maybe some other time!

Sounds good. shoot me a PM if you'd like, and I'll give you my contact info. I'm heading out there on Wednesday to do some scouting and stretch my legs.

I plan on starting Saturday morning for a hike and 1 night stay around Big Hill Pond. This will be a light hike to get the blood flowing and familiarize myself with some new gear. Company is welcome.

It looks like I'm free after next weekend. My buddy might want to go as well, but his underquilt might take a couple more weeks to be delivered. How does Feb 23rd or March 2nd weekend sounds? Do you...

Great, let me figure some things out and I'll get back with you within the next week on if there is a weekend i can make a 2 nighter work. any particular place you like to camp at this time of year?...

My inlaws live in the Alpharetta area, so I would love to attend if we do not have any conflicts. Maybe think about starting a new thread with the location and date in the title if something comes...

Don't change plans yet, I might not be able to do it in early Feb. I have some commitments with my better half. I'll hit you up if things change. Might try another trip in March as well, before it...

Congrats on the new job! I hope it works out well. I've heard great things about Chattanooga. Shoot me a message if things settle down.

Anybody have interest in a Big Hill Pond or Sipsey 1-2 nighter in mid-late February?

We will be there around 7 pm with our headlamps!

36ish hours until I'm on a plane towards Tampa! Looking forward to meeting everybody!

After looking closer, that's definitely forest service land. That clearing is right next to the RV campsites and one of the trails comes out into it. I'm not sure if you can backcountry camp there...

Have you ever been to the Batesville hang? That was a couple of weeks ago, and was great.

That clearing looks nice, but it also looks a little strange, like logging was done. I'm wondering what...

If you're in North MS or Atlanta, Sipsey, Alabama (Bankhead Natl Forest) is amazing. If I was back in atlanta, I would love to do some camping in the smokies.

Looks great. I did a day hike at chewalla a few months ago. I actually camped down as Puskus lake at a camp site a couple of months ago. I ran into the park ranger there, and he seemed to think that...

Bugnet or no bugnet this time of year??

Good news! I booked my flight, and it looks like I'll be flying into to Tampa around 2PM on Thursday.

I've also convinced my friend to join me. He's brand new to hammock camping, so I'm going to...

So, it's only going to be two of us now.

Dale, If you read this, hes the only one that needs anything. And really only needs bottom insulation (assuming we have no rain). I think it would be...

I'm taking tomorrow off! When do you want people to start showing up?

Where do you want us to park? I dropped the coord in google maps, so I shouldn't have any problem getting there, just...

What's the parking situation like?
Are there daily fees to park at the facility?
Are there daily/nightly fees to camp/hang?
What if we come early on Thursday? I apologize if this was already...

Sorry to hear that, but I understand how it goes. See ya next time!

Is Orlando the best place to fly in to? I just found out that I'll be free that weekend, and I might be able to make it, but I would be going solo.

Home made, for sure!

Poll: Chocolate chip cookies or rice crispy treats?

Just placed an order for a summer ghost pepper topquilt! Also have an order in for a 20* UQ that I'm hoping to get in the next week. Suuuper excited.

You're great! Thank you so much. Looking forward to another relaxing weekend.

Chris, I look forward to being there! George from LLG just told me he will be shipping out my UQ in time to make it for the hang!

I am now definitely coming, and plan on being there by noon on...

You the man! Worst case, I think I can get them some bulky construction tarps to get through the weekend, and do the sleeping pad+bag if it's not terribly cold. This time of year is like flipping a...

Haha.

It's potentially me and 4 others.


I just ordered 20 yards of some ripstop that I could cobble together some whipped end hammocks for them, but I don't have enough tree friendly...

Such a great weekend with a great group of people! I plan on making every single one of these hangs that I can in the future. ~paul

Thanks Chris! You going to be at Sipsey this weekend?
I'll talk it over with them. They are tent campers, and I wanted to take them to see the big tree, but they might be interested in seeing...

I'll be there around 10 am, I hope. I'm curious. Was there any firewood stacked up near the far end? There was a group there 2 weeks ago, and they had a ton of wood stacked up between two trees.

I've got a big bag of homemade hot cocao mix to go around tomorrow night and in the morning; and the salted chocolate chip cookies were done last night (about 3 dozen).

I'll try to make a batch or...

Thanks George! I'm very excited :)

Well, my friend just told me he has to work through the weekend, so it will just be me. I took Friday off though, so now I might be getting there closer to noon or before!

That's really unfortunate. I got a saver series quilt, so I'm really hoping the 4-6 week leadtime is accurate. Leadtime for down quilts is only 10 weeks though, so... o.0

That's awesome of you to set up camp early! Thanks.

I plan on bringing chocolate chip cookies, rice crispy treats, and hot cocoa mix. I'll also have some home made dehydrated red beans and rice if anybody wants to try some "backpacker food", but it...

Does anybody know what size the 20F Bandit stuffs down to? It's the 55"wide 78" Long drawcord footbox version.

I ordered a 20F Bandit ready to ship last night, and the order status says "waiting for production". Is that just a default status for awaiting processing for the sales system? Could I expect it to...