Michigan Winter Hang Jan. 10, 11 , 12 Huron Nat. Forest

**3club** · 01-08-2014, 09:12

Originally Posted by markr6

Man, I'm feeling the same way. I hate to bail since I've been pumped for this for sooo long.

My job interview Thursday night kinda messed up original plans. Plus, MLK day gives me 3 days off next weekend already so I'm tempted to get out then.

Still 50/50, but packed and ready to go...

So you looking at the same place, just pushing it back a weekend? I could be up for that. Weather depending!

**riverjoe** · 01-08-2014, 10:01

Originally Posted by 3club

So you looking at the same place, just pushing it back a weekend? I could be up for that. Weather depending!

Anybody else feel this way . I really hate the friggin rain . I did a year long campout in the rain back in 68/69

**riverjoe** · 01-08-2014, 10:30

Well I contacted the guys from Bushcraft and it looks like they're going full speed ahead . The northern boys feel rain is very unlikely .

**TZBrown** · 01-08-2014, 10:35

I am still planning on being there. Unless everyone else bails out

It most always rains at MI hangs, so it is just keeping the tradition.

I have a 12X16 heavy poly tarp that we can rig up as a rain cover and have a fire at the edge.

It can be just as much fun as any other camp out

I seldom put full faith in the weather predictions, only in my weather rock

**OneClick** · 01-08-2014, 10:46

Originally Posted by TZBrown

I am still planning on being there. Unless everyone else bails out

It most always rains at MI hangs, so it is just keeping the tradition.

I have a 12X16 heavy poly tarp that we can rig up as a rain cover and have a fire at the edge.

It can be just as much fun as any other camp out

I seldom put full faith in the weather predictions, only in my weather rock

Lots of encouragement here! I'll try and make up my mind soon. I just don't know what the heck to pack! Rain pants? Warm snow pants (somewhat waterproof)? Ugh

**riverjoe** · 01-08-2014, 10:50

BCUSA guys are still committed so I am too . TZ I appreciate your thoughts . If worse came to worse we could retreat to a position a little closer to the trucks .

**OneClick** · 01-08-2014, 10:55

Straight up rain sucks at 35°, but testing gear in freezing rain could be fun! Just set up in proch mode and hang out during the rain Saturday.

**riverjoe** · 01-08-2014, 10:57

Pack a little more wool I guess . At least be warm while wet .

**TZBrown** · 01-08-2014, 11:01

Originally Posted by markr6

Lots of encouragement here! I'll try and make up my mind soon. I just don't know what the heck to pack! Rain pants? Warm snow pants (somewhat waterproof)? Ugh

Bring it all,

Leave it in the truck, carry what you need.

**OneClick** · 01-08-2014, 11:05

I'll admit I got pretty discouraged last night for some reason...pack felt a lot heavier than usual, didn't ride well, ran out of room. Not sure what was going on. The larger Jetboil Sumo cup I packed for melting snow really eats up space.

Will repack tonight and see what happens, maybe even try my smaller pack. Also might need to use a compression sack for my 15° bag...it's very light but bulky as hell.