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    My boys have both used Hennessy Scout hammocks...

    My boys have both used Hennessy Scout hammocks with the Snugpak underquilt with success.
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    You will love your HG quilts! I have been...

    You will love your HG quilts! I have been waiting for the weather to get cold enough to use mine. They make it harder to get up in the morning! Lol.
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    I have a bottom entry Explorer and made a Gemini...

    I have a bottom entry Explorer and made a Gemini underquilt from Costco down throws. To secure the UQ to my hammock, I used some extra ribbon, mitten hooks, and camsnaps to make attachment points on...
  4. Thanks for the coupon code! It prompted me to...

    Thanks for the coupon code! It prompted me to order a B-stock 20° wide econ burrow to round out my quilt set. Looking forward to trying it out soon.

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    You won't regret an Econ 20 degree Incubator. It...

    You won't regret an Econ 20 degree Incubator. It is a very safe choice. I have one and love it. If you don't like it, you can always get most of your money back by reselling it.

    For 50s and...
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    We had a scout trip to the WWII museum in New...

    We had a scout trip to the WWII museum in New Orleans in August. When I suggested that as our August activity, I had in mind trying to do a lock-in at a church down there somewhere so we could sleep...
  7. Publicalias, I noticed that too about the...

    Publicalias, I noticed that too about the different tieout loops on the Eldorado when switching the bugnet from one side to the other. I too would be interested in knowing the answer why, although...
  8. First night in my new Memorial Day sale Eldorado

    I got it in on Thursday, on Friday I was chaperoning a scout campout. It slept great and I was able to get very flat. I really like the 70d fabric too. It's a little stretchier than my Hexon Trail...
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    Mine arrived last night! I hung it up, switched...

    Mine arrived last night! I hung it up, switched the bug net to left lay, and sprayed it with Permethren in advance of a scout campout I'll be chaperoning tonight. Looking forward to sleeping in it!
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    I had to go for the El Dorado in the 70d olive...

    I had to go for the El Dorado in the 70d olive green. Came out to like $86 shipped. I wanted an asym hammock but I prefer head right since I'm left handed. I love what I've read about this hammock...
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    Just bought a Quest II on sale! Woohoo! Thanks...

    Just bought a Quest II on sale! Woohoo! Thanks HammockGear guys for saving me money!

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    Oh good Lord my wallet can't take it. It's...

    Oh good Lord my wallet can't take it. It's already smoking from Christmas for the family. I hope this sale lingers after Christmas Day.
  13. Thread: Holiday Sale!

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    I was gonna order one of your zippered bug net...

    I was gonna order one of your zippered bug net hammocks for my son's birthday, but the website isn't showing them as a available anymore.

    Will these be coming back available for ordering soon? ...
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    Glad to hear of another happy SLD customer. I...

    Glad to hear of another happy SLD customer. I have really been impressed with the quality and workmanship of Jared's offerings. Love my Trail Lair too!
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    I emailed Jared about this a week or so ago...

    I emailed Jared about this a week or so ago because I was thinking of attaching tieouts to my Trail Lair. He suggested 3/32" shock cord, so I've got some of that arriving today from him. Will test...
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    Looks good! Where is this? Sent from my Moto G...

    Looks good! Where is this?

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    I guess it would be 1.6 HyperD then? I'm pretty...

    I guess it would be 1.6 HyperD then? I'm pretty sure the hammock's weight rating is 300lbs. I'm not really familiar with all of the different fabrics but I do like this much better than my parachute...
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    Does anyone recognize this hammock fabric?

    It's on a Twisted Root Designs Big Mozzi hammock. Some kind of diamond ripstop. Very comfortable fabric to me. Just the right amount of stretch for me. Was wondering if anyone could ID the fabric;...
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    Tagging to follow this thread.

    Tagging to follow this thread.
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    I haven't cut the cord but I did rig up my sons'...

    I haven't cut the cord but I did rig up my sons' Hennessy Scout hammocks with a loop knot and carabiners so they could use their tree straps with multiple sewn in loops for easier setup.

    Sent from...
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    I am 6'0", 220#, and I sleep very comfortably in...

    I am 6'0", 220#, and I sleep very comfortably in my Hennessy Explorer Deluxe Classic. I imagine I would absolutely love it with the zipper mod. Maybe one day it'll get sent off for the treatment. ...
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    I don't understand, why would you pass a Trail...

    I don't understand, why would you pass a Trail Lair on?

    Unless you're buying another custom Trail Lair for yourself I guess?
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    Congrats on your purchase! You will love it I...

    Congrats on your purchase! You will love it I know. I bought mine about 2 weeks ago, took it on a quick backpacking trip last weekend, and will be sleeping in my Trail Lair again tonight with my...
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    Here's my new Trail Lair at a campsite in Sipsey...

    Here's my new Trail Lair at a campsite in Sipsey Wilderness this past weekend.
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  25. Another vote for an SLD Trail Lair here. I just...

    Another vote for an SLD Trail Lair here. I just upgraded from a Hennessy Deluxe Explorer Classic to an 11' Trail Lair and couldn't be happier. Nothing against my Hennessy, I got it used on Ebay for...
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    Posting this from my new SLD Trail Lair! It...

    Posting this from my new SLD Trail Lair! It arrived yesterday, but I had a long Boy Scout meeting last night so I couldn't really check out the hammock. So I rushed home from work today to hang it in...
  27. This is the plan I went with. Ordered the HG...

    This is the plan I went with. Ordered the HG Incubator Econ 20° full-length on Friday, I figure I can more easily scrounge up the cash later for a Phoenix Econ if I want to try that out.

    On...
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    My wait began Friday for an Incubator Econ 20. ...

    My wait began Friday for an Incubator Econ 20. Looking forward to my first real UQ. I emailed and asked for a Burnt Orange inner layer instead of the options shown on the website and they said they...
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    So I got the email this morning that Jared...

    So I got the email this morning that Jared already finished my hammock! It is shipping out literally the day after I ordered it. That is AMAZING for a custom order hammock!

    Sent from my Moto G (5)...
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    That is beautiful! I'm already ready for it to...

    That is beautiful! I'm already ready for it to get here. Haha.
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    I'm hoping I'll be ok without a wide... I'm 6'0...

    I'm hoping I'll be ok without a wide... I'm 6'0 and 220 lbs. What made you go with a wide? I have a wide (cheap) hammock but didn't like the loose flappy material. It is easier to get flat in, but...
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    Order placed for my first SLD Trail Lair!

    I have been looking forward to ordering a new hammock for a while now. Originally intended to order this last year, but I accidentally caught a whale of a deal on my Hennessy Deluxe Explorer on...
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    I picked up my Explorer Deluxe classic off of...

    I picked up my Explorer Deluxe classic off of Ebay several months ago and really enjoy it. The only thing I'm not wild about is the rope suspension, and I want to change it out to continuous loops...
  34. I think I like this idea. I keep going back and...

    I think I like this idea. I keep going back and forth between the 3/4 length and the full length. The holdup is the 7 week build time at HammockGear. This will be my first cottage custom order, so...
  35. Haha, I see you have a SLD Trail Lair too. ...

    Haha, I see you have a SLD Trail Lair too. That's what I'm planning to spend the rest of my birthday money on.
  36. Help me decide - Full length UQ or 3/4 length and sit pad for feet?

    I am itching to order a HammockGear underquilt with some birthday money, but can't decide between a full length or 3/4 length quilt. I like the idea of a 3/4 underquilt bc it's cheaper, lighter,...
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    Thanks for the info, I had ordered two of the...

    Thanks for the info, I had ordered two of the Scout Classics from the Odds & Ends Sale for my sons for a Christmas gift. The slightly discolored but new ones for $49 each. Seems like a screaming...
  38. Thanks Chriss. I hope I can work something out...

    Thanks Chriss. I hope I can work something out but I suspect we are looking at a birthday party on Saturday which probably kills the whole weekend for me. If I can't make it, I'll keep an eye out...
  39. Man I wish I could make this but Dec. 3 is my...

    Man I wish I could make this but Dec. 3 is my oldest son's birthday and I doubt I/we can get away to attend.

    Chriss, I tried to click through your original post to read the writeup on the previous...
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    That looks awesome Shooter! I see you are a...

    That looks awesome Shooter! I see you are a fellow Mississippian. Bug nets are NOT optional around here, haha.

    If you ever decide to take orders let me know.
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    Hi from central Mississippi

    Looking to get into hammock camping. Been a longtime tent camper and interested to try out hammocking now. I've been on here for a few weeks, learning a lot. Overnighted in a hammock for the first...
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