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    New Member LesterV's Avatar
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    So Finally a night in the pseudo woods

    Finally got to take the new Switchback 1.9, outside last night. Best I could do was the walk-in camper area at the county park. I did find two trees in the only vacant spot and got things set up. There were about 100 scouts and I don't know how many tents about 50 yards through the undergrowth. I figured I was in for a cool, sleepless and loud night. I did hear someone mumble something like "that dude's got a hammock", anyway.

    Well I was right on 1 count, it dropped to 45F. I settled in around 10:30, woke up at 12:22 looked at my phone, pulled the under quilt back to the center of the hammock, rolled around a bit, the next thing I knew it was 7:17 and the sun was warming me up!??! What! I cannot remember only waking up once while camping and that's a long time. Family photos have me tenting on Sullivan's Island at 6 months old.

    Anyway thanks to my friend of a friend (Kurt)(HF-krshome, in case there is a referral bonus) for the intro and all you guys here at the forum for you experience. Now for some real hiking and hanging. Thanks all.
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    Senior Member ShadowAlpha's Avatar
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    Welcome Lester! Sounds like you had a good night

    What kind of tarp are you using on your setup?

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    New Member LesterV's Avatar
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    OES Standard in pict. Not sure but I might up size for heavy rain or blustery conditions.

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    Senior Member huauqui's Avatar
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    Welcome and congrats looks like a nice setup and a great night.

    huauqui

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    New Member LesterV's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by huauqui View Post
    Welcome and congrats looks like a nice setup and a great night.

    huauqui
    Thanks, many more nights are on the way!

    I just retuned from a speaking gig in Kearney, NE. Flew in/out of Omaha, bit of a drive. Very friendly and helpful people, just hope the class could understand me. I might have past as a local, until I started speaking!

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    Welcome to the forums from west Texas and congrats on a great night of sleep!

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    Isn't sleeping in a hammock grand? I slept in mine last night - got into the low 40s, but only woke up once when nature called. I was toasty warm all night long! :-)

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    Hey LesterV,

    Welcome to the Forum from "Bluefin". This is a great place to learn and have fun!

    Nice setup you have.
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    Welcome to the trees and HF from Mass.

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    Welcome to the Forum, hope you enjoy your stay with us

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