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  1. Use what we sometimes here in the Midwest call...

    Use what we sometimes here in the Midwest call "screenings" (FA5). They are a pretty fine crushed limestone that'll settle or can be packed down and become almost concrete like but will still drain....
  2. I’m a Lefty when righting, but pretty...

    I’m a Lefty when righting, but pretty ambidextrous. Most things I can do do left or right handed and some things I do better right handed others better left handed. When in the hammock I’ll be all...
  3. Thread: Warbonnet Moving

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    Good grief. There isn't going to be any room left...

    Good grief. There isn't going to be any room left if this keeps up. Just last weekend I was listening to a bunch of running friends talking about who all is moving down to east Tennessee.
  4. I beg to disagree with the not user friendly. I...

    I beg to disagree with the not user friendly. I think Hammock Forums are pretty self-explanatory and navigable. If I can use it without trouble and cussing at it, Like I do at Facebook with its...
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    Many years ago, my sister asked me to come car...

    Many years ago, my sister asked me to come car camping to a very popular state park here in northern Illinois. The weather being beautiful and I didn't feel like stuffing myself into any of my tents...
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    I've been eyeballing Superior Gears stuff, but I...

    I've been eyeballing Superior Gears stuff, but I don't really need another hammock. I'm happy with my Chameleon. Just maybe another quilt or two.
    Does this do basically the same thing as Superior...
  7. Outside in my 11’ gathered end I’m pretty much...

    Outside in my 11’ gathered end I’m pretty much always on my back. At home I have a Dutchwre 12’ hammock that’s pretty wide, in that I’m all over the place. Back, side, fetal. The 12’ hammock is great.
  8. Was it a sit pad or a blue neck pad? Kinda shaped...

    Was it a sit pad or a blue neck pad? Kinda shaped like a bone.
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    Join the brotherhood. Carpentry is what I’ve...

    Join the brotherhood. Carpentry is what I’ve spent the last 30 or so years earning a living at. I hope to come and do some hammock hanging there one day. Have to figure out how to get the Dr’s gear...
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    Hello Davey23. Welcome to the forums. First and...

    Hello Davey23. Welcome to the forums.
    First and last time I as in Dublin was to aid my partners oldest son with his move there for school. Proud to say(though I had nothing to do with his studies)...
  11. The only spots that were open for off season...

    The only spots that were open for off season camping that I saw were from 60E up to the camp hosts spot (they're gone) 19 spots. Depending on how many people are showing up, 75E and 73E may suit your...
  12. LOL guess I messed the photos up. This is...

    LOL guess I messed the photos up. This is it.189685
  13. 189684 189684 Nice trails here, clean virtually...

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    Nice trails here, clean virtually no trash anywhere but in the cans where it belongs. Nice camp spots (#66) and pretty quiet, granted it’s Sunday night.
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    I just added the 12' Dutchware hammock to my...

    I just added the 12' Dutchware hammock to my sleeping arraignment. I've been switching it around between an 11' gathered end and bridge hammocks, but always come back to the gathered end. I like both...
  15. I'm planning on bringing my X country skis this...

    I'm planning on bringing my X country skis this time.
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    Flip flop usually but lately leaning feet right....

    Flip flop usually but lately leaning feet right. For some reason when I feel like side sleeping, laying on my left side makes me have a somewhat sharp pain in my upper back on the left side.
  17. Just the opposite. I became a back sleeper when I...

    Just the opposite. I became a back sleeper when I started hammock sleeping. Previously I've been a side sleeper except occasionally back sleeping during a nap. I do end up on my side in the hammock...
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    Bought me some Magic Clips to try. I’ve had some...

    Bought me some Magic Clips to try. I’ve had some sil that I bought and haven’t had the ambition to try sewing because of earlier attempts at the rolled hem. This weekend I’m going to retry with them...
  19. You bet I have it on my To-Do list. Last year was...

    You bet I have it on my To-Do list. Last year was a blast.
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    I’ve wondered about the 12’ hammocks but haven’t...

    I’ve wondered about the 12’ hammocks but haven’t made the jump. I sure do like my Chameleon right now and I’m 6’2” 215lbs. I sleep in it a lot. Maybe if they came in dream-tex fabric I’d go for a...
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    Oh, to be able to ride like them. To old and...

    Oh, to be able to ride like them. To old and fragile now. Crazy incredible skills.
    Watch the Isle of Man film I believe it was on Amazon Prime Video.
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    FS: Has it only been used twice?

    Has it only been used twice?
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    What to bring for the hang?

    What to bring for the hang?
  24. Thread: Synthetic UQs?

    by Darbe
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    I have a Cedar Ridge UQ 20° with UP and have been...

    I have a Cedar Ridge UQ 20° with UP and have been happy with it. I have used it in the twenties, and it kept me warm.
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    I’d have some of my grand nieces and nephews use...

    I’d have some of my grand nieces and nephews use my ENO without reservations. For me and the taller kids it would be though an 11’ hammock without a doubt.
  26. Thread: Rude awakening

    by Darbe
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    First thought was “Yikes”. Second thought was oh...

    First thought was “Yikes”. Second thought was oh what a tale to be able to tell, “well there was this one time I had a bear knock me outta bed”.
    Had a bear come into our camp one night just after...
  27. Thread: Canoed the BWCA

    by Darbe
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    The Cottonwood seeds were a pain while fishing....

    The Cottonwood seeds were a pain while fishing. Our lines kept getting clogged up and sometimes stopped us from being able to reel in. We did ok fishing but didn't eat any. That had to be a sight to...
  28. Thread: Canoed the BWCA

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    I knew to expect it but it was a shock anyways....

    I knew to expect it but it was a shock anyways. Not the BWCA I remember. But I’ll be back and hopefully not 17 years later. Maybe this fall.
    If there’s some interest here from fellow hangers that...
  29. Thread: Canoed the BWCA

    by Darbe
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    Canoed the BWCA

    After a long stretch of not making, it to the BWCA I got back last week. We headed out of Seagull Lake and used Seagull Outfitters (I recommend them) for our Kevlar canoes. The canoes we got were...
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    What makes a quilt?

    I’ve been pondering quilts lately. I know there are a number of great cottage quilt makers here in the USA. But now I wonder why go with any specific brand. Prices seem relatively similar from what I...
  31. Thread: Suburban living.

    by Darbe
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    The other thing is a gas grill it being more on...

    The other thing is a gas grill it being more on the left. I’m so used to seeing them and I just noticed where your located. Weber which is a pretty big name in grills here. I make whole meals on it...
  32. Thread: Suburban living.

    by Darbe
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    It’s a small fire pit made from thick plates of...

    It’s a small fire pit made from thick plates of steel. My significant other found a company that makes them. This one has laser cuts of linemen hanging from electric poles. Pretty cool and heavy duty.
  33. Thread: Suburban living.

    by Darbe
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    Suburban living.

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    Live’n the good life. Grilling, pups. Oh and my Dutchware Chameleon hiding under the Warbonnet Mountainfly tarp. Another windy day here in Chicagoland. At least no rain in the near future.
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    Sticky: Ditto The patience you must have! Thanks so...

    Ditto
    The patience you must have!
    Thanks so much for sharing.
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    Ipad don’t like this format. If that’s eve the...

    Ipad don’t like this format.
    If that’s eve the right terminology.
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    Had another day too play with my Banyan....

    Had another day too play with my Banyan. Conditions were better. I hung my Mountain Fly tarp up over it and I didn’t see any real issues at a least how I rigged it up. Used the DW beetle buckles for...
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    Hanging the Banyan from a stand.

    Been wanting to play with my Banyan Bridge but the weather here in the Chicago area has been a bit wet. As the mud puddle in my back yard keeps growing into being more like a pond, I've been...
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    jghorton, I'm going to revisit that thread and...

    jghorton, I'm going to revisit that thread and practice again. The site wasn't in optimal condition because of all the rain we've had. I never thought that particular spot would have been as wet and...
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    So finally, the weather was good enough to get...

    So finally, the weather was good enough to get over to a nearby FP. Found a couple of trees not exactly optimal distance apart for a setup, but they were close enough. What a soggy mess it was but we...
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    Shug posted a video on the "It came a day early"...

    Shug posted a video on the "It came a day early" thread. Shows the Thunderfly and Minifly tarps where he set them up over a Ridge Runner About the 5.20 minute mark. Looks very promising.
    I'm hoping...
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    Thanks for posting the video Shug. As usual a...

    Thanks for posting the video Shug. As usual a wealth of knowledge in only 14.5 minutes. And then a bonus music video too. I also bought the tie out poles so that info is gonna help too.
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    I didn't get instructions but I'm gonna copy...

    I didn't get instructions but I'm gonna copy yours. Thanks for posting those. Been trying to get it set up proper and played with but I need to hit the park since none of my trees are close enough...
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    It's here a day early

    So my Banyon came a day early and I had to set it up. Thank goodness I had a little bit of time before dinner, I probably would of gone crazy and yeah for later sunshine. I'll get it out to the park...
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    My Banyon just shipped today. When it gets here...

    My Banyon just shipped today. When it gets here I'll try to set it up ASAP. I have an 11' Mountain Fly which I'm hoping to be able to use. I'll try it first also for just to know. That was ordered...
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    Couldn't resist the urge. I made a bridge to...

    Couldn't resist the urge.
    I made a bridge to try it out. Felt good but it's not one I'd take BP'ing or Camping other than the back yard. So I just now finished ordering the Banyon Bridge from...
  46. Thread: Banyan Bridge

    by Darbe
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    Thanks for the all the good news, everyone. The...

    Thanks for the all the good news, everyone. The plan is to use my Cedar Ridge UQ for most of the times, but I also have a Costco quilt I've sewn into an UQ and I have an winter HG Incubator. I'll...
  47. Thread: Banyan Bridge

    by Darbe
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    I've been hoping to get a Banyon Bridge. But...

    I've been hoping to get a Banyon Bridge. But right now a bridge specific UQ isn't in my budget since I spent that money on a winter quilt. My question is for you bridge hammockers using quilts not...
  48. Thread: Down booties?

    by Darbe
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    Like Norfolk Yeti and somewhat like Shugs idea...

    Like Norfolk Yeti and somewhat like Shugs idea but I bring the coat into the hammock and slide my feet into the foot box of my quilt and then the quilt into the jacket. Only time I've had cold feet...
  49. Harley I'm wondering why the print is so light...

    Harley I'm wondering why the print is so light and hard to read on your post. Very faint, light, anyways really hard to read. I'm interested but I can't tell what it says.
  50. Thread: Banyan Bridge

    by Darbe
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    I just got an email today 2/28, that the Bayon...

    I just got an email today 2/28, that the Bayon will be "hopefully out in March"
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