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    Airport hanging

    last month i had a layover in houston on the way to mexico..had my wbbb i wasnt going to spend the nite in hotel i found a great spot to hang at airport..take the interterminal train to the mariott stop go out the main door, turn right, go 50 yds and you will find a secluded spot with many trees, in the morning pack up and use the amenities at the mariot and off you go!
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    Way to go I love those little "stealth"hangs

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    "i found a great spot to hang at airport..take the interterminal train to the mariott stop go out the main door, turn right, go 50 yds and you will find a secluded spot with many trees, in the morning pack up and use the amenities at the mariot and off you go!"

    I'm new to hammocks. . .but not to camping. I can't imagine that the airport security would not have a problem with someone camping on airport grounds. Did you check with someone first?

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    Quote Originally Posted by kycamper View Post
    I'm new to hammocks. . .but not to camping. I can't imagine that the airport security would not have a problem with someone camping on airport grounds. Did you check with someone first?
    What! Until told otherwise, play dumb!
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    Quote Originally Posted by perrito View Post
    What! Until told otherwise, play dumb!
    Stealth camping at its best!
    Exactly!

    This is part of why I picked up a hammock. I like the idea of hanging somewhere discreet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kycamper View Post
    Did you check with someone first?
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    Well played sir.
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