TX > Fairfield Lake State Park>November 9-12 - 2017 9th Annual Texas Fall Group

[erinkae]

Can't wait. Already made reservations.

You freaking better have.

[Trail Troll]

What section would I want to reserve a spot in?

[CooOkieCOOon]

You freaking better have.

MAC AND CHEESEEEEEEE

[UncleMJM]

Re: Campsites for the Texas Fall Hang in November...

If you have gone to the TPWD reservation page and see that there are NONE available, don't panic.

There are still sites that can be reserved through the block that I have reserved by contacting oldgringo, (info in the FAQ's for the Event).

This is not a forever option nor is it a wait to the last minute option either as I plan to contact the park by September 30 to release any unclaimed spaces to the general public. It doesn't make sense to hang onto spots that may remain vacant and deprive other campers from the opportunity to enjoy the place.

[jp9102]

I heard a rumor that 2" straps are required in all Texas State Parks now.

Can anyone confirm if it's true?


Thank you.

[Trail Troll]

Yes, and it also stated they recommended padding under the straps?. What kind of padding?

[jp9102]

I hadn't heard about the padding.

I'm thinking about the simplest way to replace the straps/buckles on my WB blackbird w/ 2" straps.

Anyone dealt with this yet?

[Trail Troll]

It's here : https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/parks/park-rules

[UncleMJM]

I heard a rumor that 2" straps are required in all Texas State Parks now.

Can anyone confirm if it's true?

Thank you.

Yes, and it also stated they recommended padding under the straps?. What kind of padding?

I hadn't heard about the padding.

I'm thinking about the simplest way to replace the straps/buckles on my WB blackbird w/ 2" straps.

Anyone dealt with this yet?

It's here : https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/parks/park-rules

Great questions and thanks for posting them here.

No rumor, there are new regs as Trail Troll has linked correctly. They are new, but I'm not sure how new, just newly noticed.

I have not heard of anyone being restricted from camping as they have in past years with webbing and either buckles or marlin spike & whoopies.

My hunch is that these rules are the result of recreational hangers with stacks of hammocks suspended with ropes that come with some inexpensive hammocks provided to give park authorities the basis for limiting what could be dangerous or destructive behavior.

Each Texas State Park enforces rules as best serve their park.

Some do not allow hammocks outside of the tent pad area. Others limit hanging to the maintained portion of the campsite, and still others allow more latitude. In my experience, from hanging in Texas State Parks over the last 10+ years, is that proactive, positive, conversations with the park is a good first approach.

If attending a group hang like the one this thread is supporting at Fairfield Lake in November, our January winter hang at McKinney Falls, or the Spring hang at Goose Island, it's better to have one person speak with the park rather than 100+ folks calling the park, so thank you again for asking here. The best thing to do is speak with the lead person on each respective event so that park staff is not overrun and frustrated. Again, thanks for posting the question here.

I've been in contact with the folks where this event will be and they are not worried about our group being destructive or engaging in dangerous behavior as we have been excellent guests and stewards of the place for years and they look forward to our being there.

Regardless of how a park chooses to enforce, the best bet is to follow the rules. I will.

The simplest solution is a 2" tree hugger about 4' in length.

One can tie to it as Hennessey recommends with it's stock suspension or even easier, Lark's head it to your webbing strap, wrap that part around the tree and you are in business.

If you're on the Texas Hammock Hanger FB group you'll see a post pointing to a member who is building them for the November hang at a great price. I'll get his contact info to add here soon.

[UncleMJM]

If you're on the Texas Hammock Hanger FB group you'll see a post pointing to a member who is building them for the November hang at a great price. I'll get his contact info to add here soon.

SN of the go to guy for 2 inch tree huggers in Texas, as well as other gear I bet, is on here as Spaceman. Shoot him an email and he'll hook you up or at least give you a hug...ger deal. His info is in the next post.