FL > Doe Lake, Ocala National Forest>Jan. 16-19, 2015>5th Annual Florida Hang (FHV)

[hangNyak]

Pirogue is complete. A few final touches done tonight and letting it sit for the night. A little wipe down and it will be delivered to FHV. It was too dark to take pictures. I didn't want anyone to see the inside of my garage so I'll try to take pictures tomorrow! Congratulations to the lucky winner!

Who will it be? What will you do with it? I can't wait to find out!

I have a six foot bed. Will it fit or should I bring my bed extender?

[Detail Man]

Don't need 2" straps. That applies only to Florida State Parks, not National Forest.

The tree strap comments are running together a little bit. I think it's important to clarify again that Doe Lake is on National Forest land so FL State Park rules don't apply for this hang. 1" straps are fine.

[hangNyak]

Not that we should push the issue, but I don't believe it's even up to the campground host to say if we can hang hammocks or not. It's national forest land. Just my .02

[Gumbo]

Not that we should push the issue, but I don't believe it's even up to the campground host to say if we can hang hammocks or not. It's national forest land. Just my .02

It may be National Forest Land, but it is supported financially by Friends of Doe Lake, a non-profit that was created for the sole purpose of the preservation of the area. So agreed, let's not push the issue.

Now..back to planning shall we...who bought new gear just for this hang?

[Shannan]

I am with Gumbo! New woopies for the WBBB for me. Patches said, those aren't broke.... why change them? 5 years old, I said. Don't feel like falling at 3AM! Good point, she said.

[Floridahanger]

Gumbo,
I made my wife a TQ for Christmas and just for this hang.

She didn't like the 23*F last year and vowed not to go this year if it was to be the same.

This TQ should fix that. 2.5" loft synthetic fill with sewn footbox.

Now the temps will be in upper 30's to upper 40's. Perfect weather for hanging, but, we cannot see how low this TQ will go.

For me, I bought a wok just for this hang.
New gear- ADutchable Clips and Speed Hooks for hammock. Zing-it, Dutch Fleaz and Dutch Hook for tarp.

[Gumbo]

I am with Gumbo! New woopies for the WBBB for me. Patches said, those aren't broke.... why change them? 5 years old, I said. Don't feel like falling at 3AM! Good point, she said.

That Patches...smart girl. I luv her!

Gumbo,
I made my wife a TQ for Christmas and just for this hang.

She didn't like the 23*F last year and vowed not to go this year if it was to be the same.

This TQ should fix that. 2.5" loft synthetic fill with sewn footbox.

Now the temps will be in upper 30's to upper 40's. Perfect weather for hanging, but, we cannot see how low this TQ will go.

For me, I bought a wok just for this hang.
New gear- ADutchable Clips and Speed Hooks for hammock. Zing-it, Dutch Fleaz and Dutch Hook for tarp.

Blueskycat will be happier this year because she will be in her own bridge hammock. You might not get to test your lows, but at least you will get to be out in the woods.

FHV begins in two days!

[Shannan]

New UQ from AHE too. We now both have one. I can give Grinder back the sleeping bag I used as 1 last year.

[L.D. Cakes]

I'm packed!!!

[Shannan]

Pirogue is complete. A few final touches done tonight and letting it sit for the night. A little wipe down and it will be delivered to FHV. It was too dark to take pictures. I didn't want anyone to see the inside of my garage so I'll try to take pictures tomorrow! Congratulations to the lucky winner!

Who will it be? What will you do with it? I can't wait to find out!

When I win it, I will have to add the Tarpon 160i to the donation table in order to have room in the truck.