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    Been Winter Hammocking for 4 years. My limited...

    Been Winter Hammocking for 4 years. My limited experience and many talks with other long time winter hangers is that you need quilts to go really low temps. I bought zero degree (F) quilts on...
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    Looks like Covid Gear to me!! I do remember...

    Looks like Covid Gear to me!!

    I do remember that hang though, good times....


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  3. Thread: Gear hammock.

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    I use a gear hammock most of the time, think it's...

    I use a gear hammock most of the time, think it's a Trek Lite Chair (3x5), that holds an amazing quanity of gear.

    Depends what I'm doing with all my gear that trip. Car camping I'll often not put...
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    Besides tightening up bottom quilt (many have...

    Besides tightening up bottom quilt (many have found a few adjustments help greatly, myself included), you might look at a simple Under Quilt Protector. Small, almost nothing for weight, yet helps...
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    You could ask Jared. I believe he has told...

    You could ask Jared. I believe he has told people that these were the only ones he wanted to make.

    There are several other similar builds that are available, Smokehouse and ??. With some...
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    Beautiful work, somehow missed this thread this...

    Beautiful work, somehow missed this thread this year.

    Shug, keep on truckin' doing whatever strikes your fancy. My retirement is a few years off but I have begun to let myself dream a little of...
  7. What I always do with my setup is just run some...

    What I always do with my setup is just run some paracord end to end across the top rail to prevent any loose connection mishaps. There are several different ways to tie / connect / secure both ends...
  8. Wonderful Video Mark!! Thanks for sharing.......

    Wonderful Video Mark!!

    Thanks for sharing....

    Look like cormorants to me, fish eating goose size waterfowl. See them all the time larger watersheds and lakes.

    Great job pushing through on a...
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    Have always wondered about the "relative"...

    Have always wondered about the "relative" terminology here on HF in regards to warmth.

    In my opinion, everything is about COMFORT. Better to be a little warm than a little cold. I don't go...
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    Not sure I've done any more "over-nite" hanging...

    Not sure I've done any more "over-nite" hanging during the past month but I sure have enjoyed my indoor hammock setup.

    The gear closet is looking too organized, might need to tear apart and look...
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    Totally Awesome and Excellent Trip Report!! ...

    Totally Awesome and Excellent Trip Report!!

    The pictures were so good I felt I was almost there.

    Of course I love winter camping, so maybe that has influenced my perspective.

    Hope everyone...
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    Doors give you security and options. I like...

    Doors give you security and options. I like doors. I like to have the ends closed in windy conditions, let alone rainy conditions. Weather is not a variable you can control, unless you don't go...
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    From what I was told, around the campfire: Monday...

    From what I was told, around the campfire: Monday nite, the lucky 4 campers onsite reported -10* F on 2x thermometers so probably pretty close. Wednesday, Thursday were mid-teens during the day and...
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    We did eat very well, and yes, we did eat just...

    We did eat very well, and yes, we did eat just about everything, but just not anything.

    Bacon wrapped all beef dogs in buns, cheesy potatoes, cheesy garlic bread, sour cream cookies, apple crisp,...
  15. Don't want to spoil things by posting pictures of...

    Don't want to spoil things by posting pictures of food, but it's all prepped and packed. Just need to load the truck and go. Getting hard to focus on things besides camping now.

    Anyone who'd...
  16. Forecast looks promising for some nice cold...

    Forecast looks promising for some nice cold hammock nights mid-week.

    Getting almost too excited waiting for this event to hurry up and arrive.

    Anticipation almost as good as being out there in...
  17. My experience, with using a sectioned top rail...

    My experience, with using a sectioned top rail (4' pieces) has been that they move/bow some, but are more than adequate for "normal" use.

    My tarp I always place under the top rail. My hammock...
  18. Update the DOC if coming... >>> GREEN TIMBERS...

    Update the DOC if coming... >>> GREEN TIMBERS 20-23 FEB 2020


    One more week til Green Timbers 2020!!

    Becoming very difficult to not think about campfire, bacon, coffee, other food and drink...
  19. Update the DOC if coming... >>> GREEN TIMBERS...

    Update the DOC if coming... >>> GREEN TIMBERS 20-23 FEB 2020


    5 inches new snow last night, I'm ready to go pulking around the yard just to get the feel of it.

    About 18 inches on Gaylord snow...
  20. Well, the new snow yesterday / last night has me...

    Well, the new snow yesterday / last night has me really going about hammock camping in another week and a half. I am so ready to go hide in the woods, make bacon on the fire, laugh and enjoy the...
  21. It's being looking into, far as I know. Finding...

    It's being looking into, far as I know. Finding a reasonable one (price / condition) is part of the hunt to finding one, so I understand.

    I always have another tarp or two, plus paracord. Plus...
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    That sounds like enough, assuming you get out of...

    That sounds like enough, assuming you get out of any wind and avoid any gaps in your layering of insulation. That probably is the biggest thing to watch out for.

    I first saw the title and thought...
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    Excellent Report Mark!! I'm working on not...

    Excellent Report Mark!!

    I'm working on not thinking about GT every hour during the days now since I had difficulty getting out into the woods this past month.

    Couple more weeks and it will be...
  24. Nice looking Shelter Mark!! Have to check it...

    Nice looking Shelter Mark!!

    Have to check it out in another couple weeks, see you there!!
  25. Okay, this crazy weather is making me crazy!! ...

    Okay, this crazy weather is making me crazy!!

    Have 2-3 inches of ice covering most of the ground around my home this week after last weekends rain/ice storm. Was hoping to do an outing or two...
  26. My experience over last couple years with my...

    My experience over last couple years with my stands (2x) is that they are plenty strong. I use 2' sections to add length to my legs and sometimes the top rail and they work fine, regardless of where...
  27. The winter hammock camping season has started!! ...

    The winter hammock camping season has started!! Weather this next week is snowy, cold, and perfect for a weekend in the woods.

    Will be interesting checking on everyone's new gear and adjustments...
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    All the important points have already been said...

    All the important points have already been said by others.

    Socks add to your temperature range but add surface area for condensation and also trap water vapor in your hammock setup.

    Outdoor...
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    Well, given that the picture shows the temp, and...

    Well, given that the picture shows the temp, and that is my hand in the picture, I can honestly say it was that HOT!!

    We couldn't get the temp above 50* for over an hour, then suddenly it just...
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    """ Soooooo it's finally official.........

    """ Soooooo it's finally official...... Prototype #1 is in Michigan.....USPS decided to send it on a scenic tour around the states before it eventually showed up last night...only 6 days late... ...
  31. Dates confirmed and accepted by higher...

    Dates confirmed and accepted by higher authority!!

    Looking forward to another good GT trip in February 2020, trying to bring less gear on sled....

    Thanks for starting the thread and getting the...
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    Excellent Trip!! Some stats from Thur-Sun: ...

    Excellent Trip!!

    Some stats from Thur-Sun:

    20 people Thursday night. 26 people Friday night. 33 people attending Saturday, roughly 26 Saturday night. 5 dogs total, all survived the many...
  33. Yep, just finished my final food preps, used 5#...

    Yep, just finished my final food preps, used 5# of bacon for all my dishes. Truck all packed, just need to load cooler in the morning and go!!

    Weather looks perfect, 40's daytime, some sun, low...
  34. Ugh, still not time to head for Gluttony!! Only...

    Ugh, still not time to head for Gluttony!! Only a few more days....

    I hope everyone is hungry, cause I've been thinking about this weekend all month. Weather is looking good, just need everyone...
  35. Hmmm, if you come I'll bring the plates?? hehe ...

    Hmmm, if you come I'll bring the plates?? hehe

    Hope you can make it Garg!! /Wave



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  36. Woke up and first thing I thought of was Gluttony...

    Woke up and first thing I thought of was Gluttony is only a week away!!

    Car Camping at it's finest. Pack until car is full, unload only what is needed....

    With 25 or more on the official DOC,...
  37. Dave, You must be mistaken, SLOW DOWN on the...

    Dave,

    You must be mistaken, SLOW DOWN on the BACON INTAKE??

    That seems counter-intuitive!! Hehehe

    I am bringing way too much bacon and other assorted things to eat.

    The whole point of...
  38. Will miss seeing you and Caprica at Gluttony this...

    Will miss seeing you and Caprica at Gluttony this year Carl.

    Hope you feel better quickly and come out to the next hang....


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    Would suggest finding a few other hammock campers...

    Would suggest finding a few other hammock campers in your area and plan some sort of day/overnite/weekend get together and compare gear, see it in action, try different setups, ask tons of questions....
  40. You are the campsite manager!! Thanks again...

    You are the campsite manager!! Thanks again Turkey....

    You are bringing all the cast and iron cookfire and the dual burner with griddle? Sounds like a few more pop-ups will be there this year.
    ...
  41. Damp, cool, windy!! Feels like camping weather to...

    Damp, cool, windy!! Feels like camping weather to me....

    Trying a few more recipes this weekend, then it's packing / prepping before Gluttony in 12 days.

    Harder and harder to make it thru the...
  42. Two Weeks!! Weather is changing, leaves are...

    Two Weeks!! Weather is changing, leaves are turning, FALL is in the AIR!!

    If you are interested in a fun, low key, relaxed hammock group hang experience this is the one I'd recommend. It was the...
  43. Great to hear!! More the Merrier!! Low center...

    Great to hear!! More the Merrier!!

    Low center of gravity helps in cliff climbing I've heard....

    Just add them to the doc so everyone is clear on numbers for meal counts. I know several more...
  44. Update the DOC if coming... >>> GLUTTONY OCT...

    Update the DOC if coming... >>> GLUTTONY OCT 24-27 2019


    Been trying to diet and lose some weight last couple months. This thread is NOT HELPING!!

    Wife and I been trying some new recipes,...
  45. Or, you could drop off stuff ahead of time with...

    Or, you could drop off stuff ahead of time with someone closer who might pack the "down" before they load the car up and arrive?

    Hope to see you there Don, and with luck be celebrating with you on...
  46. Bacon, always more bacon!! But seriously,...

    Bacon, always more bacon!!

    But seriously, bring whatever sounds good to you. Anything special for breakfast?

    Hope to see you and hear how your boys are doing....


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  47. Update the DOC if coming... >>> GLUTTONY OCT...

    Update the DOC if coming... >>> GLUTTONY OCT 24-27 2019


    Been trying some new recipes and found a pretty good one!! Bringing this and more to Gluttony 2019....

    Bacon Cheese Bombs!!
    ...
  48. Go Go Cody!! Look forward to hearing about...

    Go Go Cody!!

    Look forward to hearing about your trip at this years Gluttony Hang!
  49. Well, I'll try and save you a dessert serving or...

    Well, I'll try and save you a dessert serving or two. Can't promise anything with the gluttonous hordes that will be there this year....

    Hope to see you Don and celebrate with you!!
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    Hello from Mid-Michigan! You can learn quite a...

    Hello from Mid-Michigan!

    You can learn quite a bit lurking, doing some backyard or local hangs with more experienced hangers will net you plenty of advice, new ideas and gear checks.

    I'd...
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