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    LuvmyBonnet, I've camped in Oakley Corners...

    LuvmyBonnet, I've camped in Oakley Corners before. It's not bad at all. The forest is split in 2 sections north and south, by dutchtown road. If you turn south off dutchtown road on to hullsville rd,...
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    Broome County NY Parks

    I'm not sure how many people are local to the Southern tier of NY state, specifically Binghamton/Broome County. The parks dept of Broome county is doing a survey about the future of the parks, and...
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    Welcome from Pennsylvania as well

    Welcome from Pennsylvania as well
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    There is another thread about them here:...

    There is another thread about them here: https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/129422-Twisted-Root-Big-Mozzi-Review

    There are 2 reviews in that thread, one by the OP, and another by...
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    To be fair, the urine was significantly diluted...

    To be fair, the urine was significantly diluted due to the bourbon drinking, and I didn't per directly into the shoe, just on one shoe. I realized my mistake as soon as I was finished, but at 2am my...
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    My last overnighter, I had to pee several times...

    My last overnighter, I had to pee several times in the night. The combination of some nice bourbon and being lazy called for desperate measures. I rolled to the side, moved my underquilt, and peed...
  7. As far as I can tell, the island itself is only...

    As far as I can tell, the island itself is only about 150 ft wide or less, so it looks like I wouldn't be able to camp there. I'll try calling the local DEC office to confirm.
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    I won't make a new thread, since this can be the...

    I won't make a new thread, since this can be the go to thread for anyone interested in this hammock. I was able to try the hammock out on a quick overnight.

    All I can say, is for $10, I wish I...
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    Oral appliances a approved as a first line...

    Oral appliances a approved as a first line treatment for sleep apnea. I think they would be perfect for a backpacker. You'd want to consult your doctor first to be sure it will work for you, as I...
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    Bumping an old thread, but woot has them on sale...

    Bumping an old thread, but woot has them on sale today for $10.... which is a pretty crazy price.

    I picked up 2 to use as loaners for my nieces and nephews.
  11. Need help for Adirondacks Limekiln Lake hammocking.

    Long story short, I'm bringing my RV to Limekiln Lake Campground at the end of July and camping with my in-laws. There will be 8 childern under the age of 9 and only 6 adults. Outnumbered to say the...
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    I do use the Yukon, and it's an excellent tarp...

    I do use the Yukon, and it's an excellent tarp for the money. I was looking for a hex tarp to use for more coverage in rainy weather, and to use during winter. I use a DIY insulated sock during the...
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    Unfortunately the other sizes aren't available...

    Unfortunately the other sizes aren't available Amazon here in the USA. The 4x4 size is only available for $280 for some reason.
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    3mx3m is a little small. Would be less than 10ft...

    3mx3m is a little small. Would be less than 10ft ridgeline. My current tarp has an 11'10" ridgeline, I can't imagine being 2ft shorter providing the coverage I need.

    Thanks for the input...
  15. Also, i just posted a thread about a Grand Trunk...

    Also, i just posted a thread about a Grand Trunk hammock, its as wide as the ENO doublenest, while being 10'6" long. Check it out if you're interested.
  16. Grand Trunk Onemade Hammock and Straps Review

    A while back, an employee from Grand Trunk had a little giveaway on Facebook. He had a few hammocks hanging somewhere, and you had to guess where it was. Winner would get a free hammock. There was a...
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    Best Tarp on Amazon?

    So because of a return, I have like $125 on my Amazon account. I might buy something I really don't need, like a tarp, with that money.

    What's your pick for the single greatest tarp on Amazon?...
  18. You could start using an inflatable pad, which...

    You could start using an inflatable pad, which might help.

    That is, if you blow it up and set it on the ground beside you. At least then you'll have something soft to land on. Then you can just...
  19. Thread: CDUQ

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    I think the next project is obvious.... make a...

    I think the next project is obvious.... make a top quilt from a Costco down throw!

    I just used some snaps to make a footboard for mine, but you could cut some width and add it to end length if you...
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    Top and bottom insulation should both be rated to...

    Top and bottom insulation should both be rated to around the temps you expect, or you'll be cold. A lower rated underquilt won't make up for a top quilt that's not warm enough.

    Personally though I...
  21. I'm sure there are a few brands, but they're...

    I'm sure there are a few brands, but they're usually called an oral appliance for sleep apnea. I know one brand is Somnosleep. I don't think you can just buy one, you have to be fitted by a dentist....
  22. It's available as a first line treatment for mild...

    It's available as a first line treatment for mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, but like I said you'd probably have to have another sleep study because they would want to make sure it's...
  23. Have you looked into having a custom mouth piece...

    Have you looked into having a custom mouth piece made? They work well with some types of sleep apnea. You'd need to probably have another sleep study done and see a specialist dentist to get one.
    ...
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    So what was the price on these? They're sold out...

    So what was the price on these? They're sold out and the rest of us shmucks want to know.
  25. Yes definitely. I use woot quite often. It's...

    Yes definitely. I use woot quite often. It's owned by Amazon. The deals are hit or miss sometimes, but I check most every day and see what they have. Sometimes they have cool stuff for cheap.
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    My underquilts cover me, and just me. I can't...

    My underquilts cover me, and just me. I can't imagine you'd be able to cover 2 people. Since you're looking at a 3/4 underquilt you'd need a pad for you feet, which I don't know how well that would...
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    I definitely took the long road to buying the...

    I definitely took the long road to buying the right underquilt.

    Started off trying to retrofit a sleeping bag since I needed an UQ in 2 days, and this was being amazon sold anything like the...
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    I figured someone would want one for that price....

    I figured someone would want one for that price. Can't beat $28.

    The suspension takes a little to find what works, but this is how I do it:

    Take the perimeter shock cords and run them over your...
  29. You had me at "sheetz"

    You had me at "sheetz"
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    And I believe I posted in the wrong forum, thank...

    And I believe I posted in the wrong forum, thank you mods for moving it to the correct one, my apologies.
  31. Thread: Too cold!

    by Speedogomer
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    If the wind is causing the cold, pitching your...

    If the wind is causing the cold, pitching your tarp much lower, using a hammock sock, or using an underquilt protector could fix the issue.
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    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0167IYGH6/ref=cm_sw_r_c...

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0167IYGH6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_4U1RybGT2B3EG

    Sorry, that link should work, just searching amazon works too.
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    Snugpak underblanket sale

    Was just browsing amazon, and saw today the Snugpak underblanket is $28.50 with 2 day prime shipping. Not sure how long it'll be this price. I picked one up for about $40ish a while back.

    Just...
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    I'm thinking yes since he also lists the specs of...

    I'm thinking yes since he also lists the specs of his TQ separately. I personally would love an UQ this long and wide.
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    I'd say a 40 degree quilt is great for summer...

    I'd say a 40 degree quilt is great for summer use. When night temps dip into the 50s, and the occasional low in the upper 40s.

    Any temps near 40 and I'd just use my 20 degree UQ.
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    Yes a pad and snugpak underblanket together would...

    Yes a pad and snugpak underblanket together would take you below freezing.

    Personally though, I would suggest the Jarbidge if you're expecting that low of temps.
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    Jarbidge is a great choice. If you really have...

    Jarbidge is a great choice.

    If you really have a tight budget though, the snugpak underblanket is less than $50, and works pretty well. It's not light, but it works pretty well down to about...
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    The question is, where were you cold? Backside,...

    The question is, where were you cold? Backside, feet, or everywhere?

    If your underside was cold it could be the UQ wasn't snagged up right making a gap, this happens to me all the time.

    If...
  39. The warbonnet Ridge runner, or jacks r better...

    The warbonnet Ridge runner, or jacks r better bear mountain bridge are the ways to go.

    There are not a lot of other options when it comes to hammocks you can sleep on your stomach in.

    You can...
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    As long as the bag has a comfort rating of 20...

    As long as the bag has a comfort rating of 20 degrees, you'll be fine.

    Some bags list a 20 degree rating, while having a real comfort rating of 30 or so.

    The yeti should work just fine at those...
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    I'll leave Tito home and bring his friend, Jack...

    I'll leave Tito home and bring his friend, Jack Daniels.
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    There were several of these falls, unfortunately...

    There were several of these falls, unfortunately my camera was having issues and a bunch of the pics didn't turn out well. I had several pics of the haystacks that ended up all blurry and out of...
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    Backpacking blind date... sorta...

    So I just kind of went on a blind date backpacking. Well, let me explain.

    My wife showed me a Facebook video of her high school friend, a guy backpacking with a hammock. She said I should write...
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    Welcome. I spent a lot of time around Greenville...

    Welcome. I spent a lot of time around Greenville back many years ago. Dated a girl who lived there.

    If you run into her, be careful. Don't say I didn't warn you.
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    Welcome from the other side of PA as well. A...

    Welcome from the other side of PA as well. A couple hours due east of you.

    I've been to Bradford a bunch of times. As kids we went camping on the Allegheny Reservoir every year. We continued to go...
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    Welcome from NEPA. PS...go Eagles (next year)

    Welcome from NEPA.

    PS...go Eagles (next year)
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    One last bump, hoping someone has something

    One last bump, hoping someone has something
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    Welcome from Northeast PA, a few miles south of...

    Welcome from Northeast PA, a few miles south of Binghamton NY.
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    I'm sure the person isn't laying on a diagonal...

    I'm sure the person isn't laying on a diagonal because she is a model hired for a professional photoshoot. She probably has no experience in a hammock, and doubtful the photographer does either....
  50. He must be in Austraila, not Utah.

    He must be in Austraila, not Utah.
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