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  1. I'll be there, a bit too much to bring Teresa...

    I'll be there, a bit too much to bring Teresa though.
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    Asym Underquilt on Clark NX270

    I have two Simply Light Designs Asm Trailwinder underquilts and I am absolutely satisfied with their performance.
    I am considering buying a Clark NX270; I've seen that a reasonable asm lay is...
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    Quehanna Trail first trip for my wife

    Does anyone have any good hang-site recommendations for the Quehanna Trail, Elk forest, or any PA state forest trail in that area. This will be my wife's first backpacking trip, she has some health...
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    I went through the same evaluation process...

    I went through the same evaluation process earlier this year, I settled on a Superfly. The 2-6 oz weight difference between the 4 models wasn't that significant for a 250 lb hiker taking 2-3 day...
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    I'm fairly new at this, and I experienced the...

    I'm fairly new at this, and I experienced the same issue. From what I've seen, the hang calculators out there are reasonably accurate for a starting point, but there is no way they can factor in the...
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    Thanks Shug!

    Thanks Shug!
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    No underquilt at what temperature

    At what temperature range does everyone feel comfortable without using an underquilt? For the 50-60 degree range, what type of insulation (if any) are you using? I'm looking at the Simply Light Trail...
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    Hennessy Asym

    I just picked up a Hennessy Backpacker asym in sil-nylon on sale for about $50. I already have a Superfly, I bought this for day peak-bagging trip insurance, and a fair-weather fly for my wife. My...
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    Photographs may capture an event, but art...

    Photographs may capture an event, but art captures the pulse and spirit of places times and events in an infinite re-liveable way. Thank you for sharing a glimpse of your soul that we can travel to...
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    Shock cord vs line for tie outs

    Are there advantages or disadvantages to using shock cord on your tarp tie-outs vs just regular line such as "zing-it" on sil-poly or dyneema tarps?
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    Is an uq protector needed with a Superfly

    I just upgraded to a WB Superfly thanks to the incredible year-end sale. I camp primarily in Fall and Spring in Ohio and PA, with some mild winter trips. The weather can produce driving sideways...
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    Sticky: Number 20 should be in a larger type and bold.

    Number 20 should be in a larger type and bold.
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    Thanks Shug! for the 30ish windy wet weather we...

    Thanks Shug! for the 30ish windy wet weather we get in NE Ohio and Western PA, does the single pole have limitations in the wind, or is there very little difference?
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    Thanks, the internal crossing line configuration...

    Thanks, the internal crossing line configuration looks like its worth looking for. I've never seen a system so simple like this, without modifications, that looks so effective.
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    Poles vs tie outs for wind, snow, or rain

    Does anyone have experience or a link to a resource covering the advantages/disadvantages of some of the different types of winter tarp configurations such as internal end poles, external poles,...
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    Thanks Shug for the quick reply (in stereo) and...

    Thanks Shug for the quick reply (in stereo) and all that you do to educate the hammock camping community. I've enjoyed the hours I've spent watching your videos, not sure how I missed this one. I did...
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    4 season tarp for Amok Dramur

    Does anyone know if a Warbonnet Superfly, or any similar tarp with doors, will fit an Amok Dramur. Also, as fairly new to this, do the width specs on tarps cover the ground distance between sides or...
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