Search:

Type: Posts; User: jstaines

Page 1 of 2 1 2

Search: Search took 0.13 seconds.

  1. When I first started out and had to make this...

    When I first started out and had to make this decision I used the side I sleep on. I lay on my right side and wanted to bug net on my face side so I could see/breath out. Seemed to be the correct...
  2. VIDEO ::: THE DEVIL'S PATH with a PUPPY (relaxing) Catskills, NY

    I've lately been hiking with my now 1 year old pup and this was her first longer multi-day backpacking trip. She is a Boston Terrier so perfect for HAMMOCK SNUGGLESSS! Considered one of the more...
  3. Haha yea, it's the best solution for me as a side...

    Haha yea, it's the best solution for me as a side sleeper (other than sleeping with just my head out of a top cover) A frost bib doesn't work for me.
  4. Absolutely! So nice to just stop and enjoy the...

    Absolutely! So nice to just stop and enjoy the quiet of the woods under a blanket of snow.



    Thanks!! Hope to do another trip with you again sir!!
  5. Replies
    375
    Views
    33,035

    Sub 24 Overnight Harriman NY

    This is the longest thread about Harriman ever haha. Between this and the Sintax video, I hope it doesn't get over loved.
  6. Thanks sir! Thanks for watching! :)

    Thanks sir! Thanks for watching! :)
  7. Thanks for watching!

    Thanks for watching!
  8. They are so much fun! There's a sweet spot in...

    They are so much fun! There's a sweet spot in temperature between 0-20f when the snow/air is dry and fluffy vs wet and sticky, but at the same time not to stupid cold that your fingers start to sting...
  9. It's just cut down the middle and goes over like...

    It's just cut down the middle and goes over like a head band. Got the idea from someone on a HF fb thread but can't find it to thank them!
  10. Replies
    3
    Views
    599

    Man I really want to get up to Minnesota and do...

    Man I really want to get up to Minnesota and do some proper cold weather camping. Looks like so much fun!
  11. VIDEO: Pharaoh Lakes Wilderness Loop, 2 Nights, Adirondacks, NY

    My friends and I set out on a 20 mile loop around the Pharaoh Lakes Wilderness in the Adirondacks. We started at Crane Pond Rd Trailhead with a -4 temps. Finally cold enough to use my RBH VaprThrm...
  12. Replies
    156
    Views
    41,498

    Love it!

    Loving this fabric so far! Doesn't stretch a ton and seems to pack down as much as other hammock fabrics. So light!


    https://youtu.be/xLYatzsVFc8
    https://youtu.be/xLYatzsVFc8
  13. Replies
    156
    Views
    41,498

    Just purchased a netless .71 . That weight may...

    Just purchased a netless .71 . That weight may actually get me to sleep without a top cover in winter :D
  14. Replies
    375
    Views
    33,035

    Love Winter

    Hot tent is fun, sleeping on the ground is not :)



    183683
    183684
    183685
    183686
    183687
  15. Replies
    375
    Views
    33,035

    Sub 24 Overnight Harriman NY

    Sounds good. Love the cave area.
  16. Replies
    375
    Views
    33,035

    Awesome! Stockbridge sounds great, but up for...

    Awesome! Stockbridge sounds great, but up for anything! See you there!
  17. Replies
    375
    Views
    33,035

    Totally. I would have spent most of this morning...

    Totally. I would have spent most of this morning digging out the Corolla at the trailhead. Wind and snow still blowing in Brooklyn!
  18. Replies
    375
    Views
    33,035

    ooff so true. I used a Duraflame in my hot tent...

    ooff so true. I used a Duraflame in my hot tent stove for the first time while car camping thinking it would be an easy way to burn it in. Despite what the package says, it does not burn cleaner...
  19. Replies
    375
    Views
    33,035

    I'm regretting staying at home now! It's so...

    I'm regretting staying at home now! It's so lovely out!
  20. Replies
    375
    Views
    33,035

    Yea, have used it a couple times, still tweaking...

    Yea, have used it a couple times, still tweaking it/learning to not hate sleeping on the ground :) Would like to test it during a snow storm, but Friday being a cold night will also be fun.
  21. Replies
    375
    Views
    33,035

    haha yea, I'm mostly concerned about getting back...

    haha yea, I'm mostly concerned about getting back to Brooklyn on Thursday if I go tomorrow. I think the roads will be clear by Friday and may end up going then as well. Playing with a hot tent ;o)
  22. Replies
    375
    Views
    33,035

    Are you still thinking of going? Been going back...

    Are you still thinking of going? Been going back and forth deciding to go tomorrow or not. I would join if you want company!
  23. Yea they weren't that bad. Trail maintenance has...

    Yea they weren't that bad. Trail maintenance has probably stopped for the year but still only a few blow downs! Thanks for watching!!!
  24. Ha yea, definitely added some distance. Thanks...

    Ha yea, definitely added some distance. Thanks for watching!



    Thanks for watching!



    Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed :)
  25. VIDEO: Hiking 100 Miles in the North Woods | Maine

    My friend and I spent 6 days hiking the 100 Mile Wilderness in Maine. We had mostly good weather except for very heavy rain one night which caused the rivers to rise like crazy and the last day. ...
  26. Replies
    12
    Views
    1,551

    I like a top cover, however I have found that...

    I like a top cover, however I have found that when it gets into the teens the condensation starts happening. I started sleeping with my head out and the rest of my body under the top cover. That has...
  27. Replies
    7
    Views
    1,235

    It sure was. Not as grand as the presidential...

    It sure was. Not as grand as the presidential range for sure, but so many less people. Thanks for watching!



    Thanks for watching!!!



    Thanks for the kind words! The weather was great. It...
  28. Replies
    7
    Views
    1,235

    Going SOBO it was pretty dry after Unknown Pond....

    Going SOBO it was pretty dry after Unknown Pond. After Cabot if you go down Bunnell Notch Trail about a 1/4 mile, there will be a small brook on the right that you climb down to and then again at...
  29. Replies
    7
    Views
    1,235

    VIDEO: Kilkenny Traverse | White Mountains

    Had a good few days in the woods hiking the Kilkenny Ridge Trail in the White Mountains. This is the northern most section of the Whites and less crowded which made for a very relaxing trip. ...
  30. Replies
    17
    Views
    2,967

    Thanks!

    Thanks!
  31. Replies
    17
    Views
    2,967

    Thanks for watching!! Ha I was in fact...

    Thanks for watching!!



    Ha I was in fact surprised at the pre-mapped vs recorded miles. Thanks for watching!
  32. Replies
    17
    Views
    2,967

    Haha I know I'm not the only one that feels good...

    Haha I know I'm not the only one that feels good when they get that strap adjustment correct. Obviously what you didn't see is the finite adjustments before that sweet spot :-) I did have great...
  33. Replies
    17
    Views
    2,967

    Thanks for watching!

    Thanks for watching!
  34. Replies
    17
    Views
    2,967

    From what I saw online, it looked like it was...

    From what I saw online, it looked like it was open. I was ready to continue on if not, but a few others I saw confirmed it was the first day of it being open.
  35. Replies
    17
    Views
    2,967

    Thanks for watching!! Definitely try to make it...

    Thanks for watching!! Definitely try to make it to the Whites if you can!
  36. Replies
    17
    Views
    2,967

    VIDEO: Lower Pemi Loop, White Mountains, NH

    Had a great few days doing a relaxing hike in the Pemigewasset Wilderness. The goal was to explore the wilderness I overlook when I do a traditional "Pemi Loop". Didn't see many people, was pretty...
  37. Replies
    4
    Views
    1,052

    VIDEO: Summer Gear Hammock Load-Out

    Feel free to tell me to take this down if videos are not welcome, but I figure it's a hammock load-out, with I hope some good info and someone might benefit from it!

    ...
  38. Replies
    2
    Views
    976

    Agreed!!!

    Agreed!!!
  39. Replies
    2
    Views
    976

    VIDEO: Great sunset, solo overnight

    Hey all!

    I make it a point not to post every trip video on here, but I thought this one was special. Found a local spot that I could actually camp at and it turned out to be a perfect spot with...
  40. Yay!!!! Thanks for watching :-)

    Yay!!!! Thanks for watching :-)
  41. VIDEO: Northville Placid Trail thru-hike: Part 1

    This is part 1 of our Northville Placid Trail thru-hike in the Adirondacks. I was glad to have an intergrated bug net on this one :)

    Day 1: Northern Terminus to Ouluska Shelter, 17 Miles
    Day 2:...
  42. Canon g7x Mark II for the camera. Debating...

    Canon g7x Mark II for the camera. Debating whether to bring it to film my Northville Placid Trail thru-hike in a few weeks. I like having a real camera for shorter trips, but will probably try to...
  43. Thanks for watching! I'll definitely be working...

    Thanks for watching! I'll definitely be working on minimizing unnecessary footage as I learn what is fun to record/watch. Haha I also find myself skipping through long videos and often just to the...
  44. VIDEO: White Mountains Solo Backpacking (first video)

    This is my first attempt at a trip report video. Lots of mumbling and wind noise, but some pretty scenery and the mumbling gets better as I become more comfortable with the camera :D

    I had a rough...
  45. Replies
    188
    Views
    27,071

    Dutch's BBB Rating

    Gave a 5 star BBB review! Dutchware responds so quick and always very helpful. If there are any issues the RMA process is one of the easiest and least frustrating experiences I've encountered....
  46. Replies
    11
    Views
    3,217

    Pulled the trigger

    I have the standard cf and I smile every time I set it up :-) Probably my favorite piece of gear. You'll forget about the price soon enough, well worth it.
  47. Replies
    12
    Views
    2,933

    Possible mod for dyneema tarp....

    I like this method for tarp doors. Shock cord and mitten hooks. Simple and works great. https://youtu.be/zphVe1V8GCg
  48. Replies
    10
    Views
    4,068

    I tried tying a clove hitch around the shock cord...

    I tried tying a clove hitch around the shock cord and hook with 1.75mm zing-it. Worked great!
  49. Do you have to be over 40 to join?

    Do you have to be over 40 to join?
  50. Thread: new york hang

    by jstaines
    Replies
    60
    Views
    13,767

    NY Hammock meetup group

    Check out The Hammock Backpacking Group on Meetup

    https://www.meetup.com/The-Hammock-Backpacking-Group/

    Trips mainly around NY/NJ. Great group of people!
Results 1 to 50 of 57
Page 1 of 2 1 2