OR>MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT--4TH. Annual Oregon Summer Hang Location And Charity!

**jackleberry** · 05-06-2014, 14:18

Count me in. I've been looking forward to going back to Drift Creek!

**bigfoot2** · 05-06-2014, 15:27

Originally Posted by jackleberry

Count me in. I've been looking forward to going back to Drift Creek!

Sweet! Haven't seen you in a coon's age, Jackleberry! Looking forward to it!

BF

**dedominick** · 05-06-2014, 17:08

Hey all, count me in tenatively, i will see if a few more of the washington crew are coming down too, miss you guys! and glad that I have been able to get in a trip with some fellow washington hangers this last winter! PEACE!

MD

**5th** · 05-11-2014, 23:40

I hiked down there today. It was busy - I saw 7 people and a dog on the trail. I was down at the campsite for about an hour in solitude though. It's a nice area, with some fantastic big ol' trees. I want to try the other two trailheads as well.

**Oregon** · 05-12-2014, 02:13

Hope you make it dedominick...been awhile. This is shaping up to be quite the Hang. Hope enough people sign up

**5th** · 05-16-2014, 19:00

BTW, I finally did my writeup of my trip to the campsite last weekend. Because I want to retain my copyright, and because it's not specifically about hammock camping, you can see my pics and read all about it in my blog (http://hikeinthewild.com/2014/05/11/harris-ranch-trail/).

I just thought that readers of this thread might want to see more pictures of where we are going.

**bigfoot2** · 05-20-2014, 07:14

Originally Posted by 5th

BTW, I finally did my writeup of my trip to the campsite last weekend. Because I want to retain my copyright, and because it's not specifically about hammock camping, you can see my pics and read all about it in my blog (http://hikeinthewild.com/2014/05/11/harris-ranch-trail/).

I just thought that readers of this thread might want to see more pictures of where we are going.

My first thought was "My GOD! That pack is HUGE!".

Seriously, a 75 (!) liter pack? What do you put in that thing?
VERY nice pictures! Drift Creek is one of my favorite places on the coast.

BF

**5th** · 05-20-2014, 13:10

Originally Posted by bigfoot2

My first thought was "My GOD! That pack is HUGE!".

Seriously, a 75 (!) liter pack? What do you put in that thing?
VERY nice pictures! Drift Creek is one of my favorite places on the coast.

BF

I put everything in there. There's even room to hang my hammock, right above the keg, where I can see the TV easily. (LOL)

I have a range of packs in my closet, but have used this one on recent trips because I needed to carry a lot of gear and I got used to the comfort. I often pull sherpa duty. On this trip I used it because it was handy and got my pack weight up closer to 40 lbs (trying to get into better shape again). I'm in the process of moving to a lighter pack, just as soon as I get my top quilt and can confirm the model I have in mind is the right capacity for me. With an Exos 58 I should have my base weight below 18 lbs which is a good place for me. I'll never be an ultralighter though because I like my creature comforts and don't mind carrying them.

This pack is why I offered to help ferry stuff down the hill for you. It may be heavy, but it carries the kitchen sink pretty well.

**renegadepilgrim** · 05-22-2014, 00:36

New job, new schedule mean it's a no-go for me...I have a Tue-Sat schedule....and I can't get that far before dark on the Saturday of the hang. Have fun!

**bigfoot2** · 05-25-2014, 11:26

Originally Posted by renegadepilgrim

New job, new schedule mean it's a no-go for me...I have a Tue-Sat schedule....and I can't get that far before dark on the Saturday of the hang. Have fun!

Just hike in in the dark. It's so easy a caveman could do it.

BF