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  1. FS: Loco Libre Ghost Pepper 30F & Habanero 30F

    Sold =) 10char
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    I'd guess my wooki 20 takes up 8-10 liters of bag...

    I'd guess my wooki 20 takes up 8-10 liters of bag space when compressed down
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    I wear the Zpacks possum socks which keep my feet...

    I wear the Zpacks possum socks which keep my feet nice and toasty, so I've never seen a need for down booties personally.
  4. I've wondered this as well... Could be the cut of...

    I've wondered this as well... Could be the cut of the tarp? But it seems like a big difference for sure
  5. Great picture and love letter!

    Great picture and love letter!
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    From my understanding baffle height has more to...

    From my understanding baffle height has more to do with temp rating. I think that overstuff prevents the down from shifting as much which can increase the warmth.
  7. Still in search of both quilts.

    Still in search of both quilts.
  8. Pm'd!

    Pm'd!
  9. I was looking for something I could open up in...

    I was looking for something I could open up in very warm weather. I think I'll pass on this one, but thanks for the consideration!
  10. Do you know what it weighs?

    Do you know what it weighs?
  11. Still WTB both quilts. Will consider other 50*...

    Still WTB both quilts. Will consider other 50* down top / under quilts as well.
  12. Still ISO both quilts

    Still ISO both quilts
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    I've heard the revolt is generously rated for...

    I've heard the revolt is generously rated for temps and has cold spots. From what I understand the down migrates inside those little pockets and ends up in the corners of those little squares, thus...
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    Honestly this is the only right answer lol

    Honestly this is the only right answer lol
  15. [WTB] Loco Libre Gear Operator 50° TQ & UQ

    Spring is here! Down here in sunny Florida that means 70-80° temps and even warmer weather soon to come. I'd like to buy a set of Loco Libre Gear Operator quilts if anyone is willing to part with...
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    No bites on this. Closing thread.

    No bites on this. Closing thread.
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    This is the same snakeskin I use and really like...

    This is the same snakeskin I use and really like it because it's a single rather than two that meet in the middle. Great piece of gear, I highly recommend!
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    Lol I still feel this way every time I get a box...

    Lol I still feel this way every time I get a box of ultralight gear.
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    Thanks for the write up. I've been considering...

    Thanks for the write up. I've been considering getting one of these for my girlfriend, so it's good to see it holds up so well in a shower.
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    I've been happy with my HG and EE quilts they...

    I've been happy with my HG and EE quilts they were very high quality. This will be my first run with George's quilts so I'll get to see personally how they measure up. =)
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    Still ISO a tarp!

    Still ISO a tarp!
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    I'm up in Tallahassee and like everyone above...

    I'm up in Tallahassee and like everyone above said, there's not much you can do about being hot in Florida. Try to set up your hammock in an area that will get lots of wind, and if you can set up...
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    Pro tip, thanks!

    Pro tip, thanks!
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    This seems to be the general consensus. I can't...

    This seems to be the general consensus. I can't wait to get my hands on them!
  25. FS: Thanks for the info! I ended up going with a LLG...

    Thanks for the info! I ended up going with a LLG but this will help your buyer. Glws
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    I'm a sewn footbox guy. I can always stick out a...

    I'm a sewn footbox guy. I can always stick out a foot or drape the quilt over me in the hammock, but it's a lot harder to get warmer when you want it.
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    Oh man I know that thing cost a pretty penny!...

    Oh man I know that thing cost a pretty penny! Make sure you post some pictures of the trip with it so we can all see the new fabric!
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    I'm sure she will. They have already been a...

    I'm sure she will. They have already been a dream... to work with. If the product quality is anywhere close to the quality of their customer service we will be very happy I'm sure.
  29. I'm not an expert on how consistent UV effects...

    I'm not an expert on how consistent UV effects Cuben but I would have to guess it's not good. I wouldn't risking on a $300-$400 tarp. Put up your cheap on and have no worries.
  30. This is a man who knows how to travel.

    This is a man who knows how to travel.
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    I was thinking about picking up an Edge a couple...

    I was thinking about picking up an Edge a couple of weeks ago for my girlfriend and couldn't find any 20D in stock. Warbonnet emailed me back and said they discontinued the Edge because everyone was...
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    EE is offering all of their quilts in 7D now. I...

    EE is offering all of their quilts in 7D now. I think they only have 3 color options at this point, but it will cut an ounce or so off of your quilt. I'm in the same camp as you though, 10D is plenty...
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    Makes me happy to hear a firsthand account of...

    Makes me happy to hear a firsthand account of hammocking on the PCT. The PCT seems like it would be more for me than the AT but I won't hike for 4 months unless I can bed down in my hammock.
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    Very detailed and informative review. I almost...

    Very detailed and informative review. I almost got a chameleon for my girlfriend but went with the Darien instead.
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    I'm glad you and everyone else here has made me...

    I'm glad you and everyone else here has made me confident I made the right decision. I emailed LLG last year when I was considering a set of summer operator quilts, and George emailed me directly. He...
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    I have full confidence in HG as well. I had a...

    I have full confidence in HG as well. I had a couple of HG summer quilts and they were top notch, as well as my snakeskin, ridgeline organizer, and all of the hardware I've purchased from them. I...
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    No I bought these new, I did consider that one in...

    No I bought these new, I did consider that one in the for sale forum though. That one was going to be waaaaay too warm for me. Tbh any reaper is probably too warm for me needs. When I'm ready to get...
  38. FS: Np, I appreciate it!

    Np, I appreciate it!
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    Yeah the next 3 months are going to be a tough...

    Yeah the next 3 months are going to be a tough wait but they should arrive just in time for my CT thru. I've never had a poor experience with any cottage vendor, but LLG seems to be everyone's...
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    I almost pulled the trigger on a Reaper, but I'm...

    I almost pulled the trigger on a Reaper, but I'm pretty sure I'd have a heat stroke in one of those bad boys! Trust me though when its time to buy my -10 degree set, it will be a Reaper.
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    I admire your bravery

    I admire your bravery
  42. Thread: Organized!

    by Papasmokes
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    Well done! Getting rid of gear is always hard but...

    Well done! Getting rid of gear is always hard but better someone else get to use it than it collect dust. I need to organize all of mine like this!
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    I ordered my first DH last month and I have been...

    I ordered my first DH last month and I have been blown away by the customer service. Deanna reached out to me initially just to check in and ensure the order looked up to par. Then she was extremely...
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    Loco Libre Gear vs. Hammock Gear

    I just pulled the trigger on a new quilt set for 3 season use. I went with a 30 degree 73" LLG Habanero 900 fill UQ and a 30 degree 75" LLG Ghost Pepper 900 fill TQ. I'm super excited about these...
  45. Ridgeline organizer for sure. Also if you'll be...

    Ridgeline organizer for sure. Also if you'll be in any kind of temperate climate I think a bugnet would be a must!
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    I personally only compress synthetic bags, and...

    I personally only compress synthetic bags, and usually I will go as small as possible (without being too frustrating to get in the sack). My down quilts just go in the bottom of my pack and the...
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    Interesting concept. Whenever I had to rough it...

    Interesting concept. Whenever I had to rough it in the Army I would strip my top layers and keep my pants/ drawers around my ankles so I could pull them up quickly if need be. My only reasoning for...
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    Still looking!

    Still looking!
  49. FS: Sorry, and the length of each too?

    Sorry, and the length of each too?
  50. FS: Do you know the weight of each quilt?

    Do you know the weight of each quilt?
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