I'll take the snake skins
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I'll take the snake skins
For whoopie slings that do not have any kind of stopper, you can put bury a small piece into the eye to create a bulge that will keep it from being (easily) pulled into the whoopie bury. Basically...
Audio books are a good way to "read" a book while remaining wrapped up in your quilt as you fall asleep. You can set the timer so it will stop if/when you doze off. Phone stays in the warmth as well...
I remember the buzz that was generated when it was first introduced back in 2010. I didn't find the original post in a quick search, but it introduced a lot of excitement. There were a lot of great...
Got to spend a nice weekend with a fellow group of Montana ADV (adventure motorcycles) riders.
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We rode about 450 miles over two days on asphalt, dirt, and two track through SW...
I would think that your center of gravity would be too high in relation to the attachment points. It would probably be very unstable and prone to dumping you out. But, that is just a guess.
I have never used hard luggage as the majority of my riding is off-road/BDR type rides. The soft luggage worked great on this trip. Never had any issues of water or anything else. The biggest...
We did wild camping most of the time, but that area did not seem compatable with it. We drove quite a ways down the road before stopping.
In fact, this was probably the sketchiest ride on the...
Two KTM 890R and one Suzuki VStrom 1000. The KTM 890R is an amazing motorcycle. I loved every minute of it.
We saw 5 black bears right around the hot springs. I have seen a lot of videos about people visiting the hot springs, but the one thing I have never seen is a mention of the fencing around that...
I had an incredible opportunity to take my bucket list trip to Alaska on my motorcycle with my brother and his son's father-in-law. It wasn't a real convenient time, it cost more than I wanted to...
Welcome, neighbor. There used to be one in the Black Hills area, but haven't seen it in a couple years.
I haven't seen any WY hangs, but doesn't mean we couldn't start one. I will likely be doing...
He stands up and says with big eyes, "that was close." That's when the fight started.
Well done. Nice Bull.
I hear you on the winter camping. Many night below 0*F down to -30*. I've hunted dear, elk, and bear from my hammock, but never bison. I didn't realize they had bison hunts...
The surgical tubing tensioners are another nice option that provide really good stretch, strength, and are very clean - Jeff's Homemade Gear (tothewoods.net)
Nice. Looks like a beautiful spot. I'm looking at a foot of snow in the yard and 4 or 5 months of icy roads. I love winter, but seeing these pictures do kick up the slightest angst. :-D
Agree with Rhody Seth. Setting up the tarp first for a dry place to work is key. Caution keeping everything dry is next. Hang anything you want to dry (or keep dry) from the ends of the hammock -...
Glad your safe and were able to complete a great outing with friends.
The saddlebags on the warbonnet hammocks is great for holding for quick and easy access.
Nice trip and video. Fun to see some familiar sites.
It is all about how well the tie-outs work. Make sure they are staked well or tied out to vegetation with deep roots.
Thank you, I do enjoy Bozeman and all the great rides, but the season is awfully short.
Utah has a lot of great riding. I think most places have the opportunity, but Utah really embraces the...
I finished the Utah Backcountry Discovery Route (UTBDR) a couple of weeks ago. It was a great adventure and a real challenge....
Welcome. Glad to add another MT hanger.
I also normally use my BlackRock beanie to layer over another cap or balaclava (or both depending on the temperature). I really like by Carhartt acrylic cap. It is my goto for snowblowing or working...
Kind of like asking if the front or back of a coat is most important. If you want to be warm you need both.
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Beautiful spot. Absolutely breath taking. What a great way to start the new year!
The only difference is that the down underneath you will be compressed. If it is zipped in front of you (and the zipper has an insulating baffle over it), it is providing insulation all the way...
It is pretty common for the early morning hours to be the coldest of the night in the 10-20* cooler than bedtime. A change in that range is when you would typically want to change layering to account...
We are all hoping he does!
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We often make this joke, so when I saw this I had to share.
* I am in no way endorsing the product, just getting some comic relief from it...
Yes, a winter trek in Montana presents some challenges for cold weather gear and distance. I make it down to Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico a few times a year and it is a long drive. Hopefully, we...
You are correct that Montana has a plethora of group hang opportunities. The Bob Marshall Wilderness would probably be better combined with Glacier NP and I think south Yellowstone and the Tetons...
Hello all,
It has been a very tough year for group hangs so I am reaching out to see if there is adequate interest in a winter hang in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE). A couple of hang...
Awesome trip and pictures. Well done!
Fantastic trip and report. I never remember to take pictures on my trips.
Unfortunately, the trip seems very unlikely. The area is part of the East Fork fire closure. Unlikely that it will be lifted before Oct.
Good to know. Guess it will be more like camping in bear country at home.
Great trip report. Will be there in a couple of weeks myself. It's a fun area.
Welcome from Bozeman, MT. There are 10,000 options a lot of questions and exploring along the way. Enjoy the fun and ask lots of questions. Look forward to meeting you on the trail, river, lake......
Welcome from Bozeman! Love Polson and the Flathead area. Been there many times (especially Melita Island). Maybe our paths will cross on some of our magnificent trails.
An easy way is to put a loop on the end of your line and girth hitch it around the hook. Easy to attach, easy to remove, but holds well if the stake comes out.
Tying the line to the hook is...
In remote areas, I don't tie him. It is fun to hear him running around, splashing, and basically having a great time all night.
If I feel I need to keep him close, I carabiner his leash to one end...
Personally, I got used to it. It does swing a little more than a GE, but since I was used to that, it was not a new experience. While sleeping, I know it is happening but it doesn't actually wake me...
You could use a closed cell pad, cutting down a sleeping pad or yoga mat to the appropriate size.
Beautiful area!
I wonder if using a vacuum with one of those compression bags would allow you to get some kind of consistent measurement on compressibility - based on the vacuum being a constant.
In true Winter camping situations, I also take my pulk and don't mind a little extra gear.
I separate my day/hiking/camp clothes from my sleeping gear. If my day clothes are wet from snow, sweat,...
Yeah, I really don't understand that concept. Decide if it works and inform the wife.
Never really thought about it because it is the 3/4", 1", 1 1/4", etc. size. Looking on the Home Depot site, it turns out it is neither the inside or outside diameter. The 3/4" EMT conduit is...