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    Flat Mountain Pond from Bennett Street. Once you...

    Flat Mountain Pond from Bennett Street. Once you get to the pond find a spot near the shelter. There is a latrine and cell service near the shelter.
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    I had a chance to try the un insulated one and I...

    I had a chance to try the un insulated one and I need a bit more protection up here. I do some winter camping, not as extreme as our friend from MN.
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    Thank you for replying. I’m looking for the one...

    Thank you for replying. I’m looking for the one with wings that’s made for hammocks.
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    Klymit V hammock pad

    I’m looking for a Klymit hammock pad. The insulated one would be great but regular works too.
  5. Thread: Sleeping pad

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    Thanks for all the advice. I think I’m going...

    Thanks for all the advice.
    I think I’m going with the insulated Klymite V for hammocks for my LT hike. I’m not saving a lot of weight and bulk but it gives me the option of sleeping in a shelter if...
  6. Thread: Sleeping pad

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    Hi, I have a single layer Dutch wide. To be...

    Hi,
    I have a single layer Dutch wide. To be honest it’s not as comfortable as I was hoping it would be but it’s light. I could try stitching three shock cords to the outside to hold a pad in place....
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    Thank you for your service. I was with an...

    Thank you for your service.
    I was with an allied force and we had the need to bring a lot of items with us on missions. Heading out was tough, coming back felt like a UL trip. Now that I’m getting...
  8. Thread: Sleeping pad

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    Thank you, I must have overlooked the weight,...

    Thank you,
    I must have overlooked the weight, that is quite a bit. I might have to switch to down after all. I am a very cold sleeper despite my size.
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    That’s a great idea. I have a non reflective pad...

    That’s a great idea. I have a non reflective pad that’s longer and wider. I don’t mind sacrificing that for a test run.
  10. Thread: Sleeping pad

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    I’d like to buy down quilts but after my recent...

    I’d like to buy down quilts but after my recent gear upgrades I’m afraid I’d be living in the woods full time if I make the switch.
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    I have a Loftek synthetic fill 15F UQ and will...

    I have a Loftek synthetic fill 15F UQ and will get the same as top quilt. I have a Granite Gear Crown2 60L. I’ll be hiking the LT starting mid September SOBO, so about 3 weeks. My guess is it will...
  12. Thread: Sleeping pad

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    Sleeping pad

    Hi,

    Has anyone tried the v pad for hammocks instead of an underquilt? I’m thinking about getting a lighter backpack but tq and uq take up quite a bit of space.
  13. Thread: Getting outside

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    Not true, they play video games that have some...

    Not true, they play video games that have some resemblance to nature.
    On a more serious note, it’s amazing how much happier my child is after a backpacking trip. I’ve heard from a few fellow...
  14. Thread: Backpack size

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    I need to move. A 2 to 3 months winter sounds...

    I need to move. A 2 to 3 months winter sounds awesome. It’s more like 5 to 6 months of cold up here. This said I’m fine with a Granite Gear Blaze year round.
  15. Again the most important thing is you made it. I...

    Again the most important thing is you made it. I might be overly cautious but our volunteers and heroic Fish and Game Officers have to risk their lives hundreds of times each year for people of...
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    My family owns a small forest about 15 minutes...

    My family owns a small forest about 15 minutes from the Autobahn A2 near Hannover/ Garbsen. It’s really small and I haven’t been there in over 20 years. I will ask my uncle if you can use it. There...
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    How far do you think you’ll get on your first...

    How far do you think you’ll get on your first day? Western Germany near the Dutch or French border or closer to Hannover? There are campgrounds along the way or you could ask the district Forest care...
  18. First, I’m glad you survived. However as...

    First, I’m glad you survived.
    However as backpackers we have an obligation not just to ourselves but to first responders as well.
    The storm was forecast and should not have been a surprise. There...
  19. Thread: Hammock Camping

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    Have you picked a destination yet? I assume...

    Have you picked a destination yet? I assume Central Park is not an option to test your system. If you plan a trip north I recommend checking mountain-forecast.com first. They show temperatures at...
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    Vielen Dank, ich werde es ihm sagen. Ich bin vor...

    Vielen Dank, ich werde es ihm sagen. Ich bin vor über 20 Jahren ausgewandert er ist deutsch.
    Mein Screen name ist FrimNH. Wir können auch gerne über PM reden.
  21. Sorry I’m hiking up in the Whites with my Troop...

    Sorry I’m hiking up in the Whites with my Troop that weekend. To make matters worse, I’ll be sleeping on the ground.
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    Willkommen. Mein Bruder ist in der Nahe von...

    Willkommen. Mein Bruder ist in der Nahe von Hannover und fängt terse an mit Hängematten. Weißt du ob man im Harz die Hängematte benutzen kann? Bei ihm sind nur Felder und kaum Bäume.
    Vielen Dank...
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    Thanks. Do think 20 L is enough or should I go...

    Thanks. Do think 20 L is enough or should I go with the bigger 30L?
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    Waterproof Compression Stuff Sack

    First, I apologize if this question has been answered before but I didn’t see anything.
    I was hoping to get some advice on a waterproof compression bag large enough to hold top and under quilt and...
  25. We are getting too far off topic but you'd know...

    We are getting too far off topic but you'd know if you had an encounter with me. I usually treat people the way I want to be treated. As far as alcohol on a campout goes, it's great for my alcohol...
  26. At Bourne Pond?

    At Bourne Pond?
  27. I’d be interested and I do not drink while out in...

    I’d be interested and I do not drink while out in the woods.
    I had a bad experience with a bunch of drunks in the Green Mountains myself last year. (Not a trip related to HF)
  28. I learned about this too late but I'll make up...

    I learned about this too late but I'll make up for the lack of New Hampshire participants next year. One question though, are there alligators nearby? (I'm a Yankee what can I say)
  29. I have an Outdoor Vitals 15F Loftec UQ. It was a...

    I have an Outdoor Vitals 15F Loftec UQ. It was a bit moist but nothing major. I was down by the lake and had quite the breeze which helped. I also had a spot that had no snow left when I setup...
  30. Thank you for putting all this together. It was...

    Thank you for putting all this together. It was great meeting everyone and thank you all for the warm welcome to the group.
  31. Sorry I just saw the signup sheet. I will try...

    Sorry I just saw the signup sheet.
    I will try to open my barn and get a tarp for a common area. We might need extra rope though, I gave a bunch to my Troop.. (I have a few inches of ice to get...
  32. Thread: Happy Holidays

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    Thank you. I will be in Chesterfield this...

    Thank you.
    I will be in Chesterfield this weekend but she is a rescue from Mississippi and not quite ready to camp in colder temperatures.
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    I highly recommend looking up the hammock camping...

    I highly recommend looking up the hammock camping guidelines on Scouting.Org
    I’d be concerned about the buddy system at that age and safety in general.
    We don’t allow hammock camping unless a Scout...
  34. Thank you, I would have gone too far. I’m...

    Thank you, I would have gone too far.
    I’m familiar with the town garage and I think I remember the dirt road. I went through Chesterfield last Fall but haven’t worked there in several years. Nice...
  35. I haven’t been to this Scout camp but believe it...

    I haven’t been to this Scout camp but believe it is 22 Sugar Hill Road in Williamsburg. If you take I91 up to MA take the exit for RT 9 West and then turn left onto RT 143 South just after you pass...
  36. Sorry one more question, can I pay onsite or is...

    Sorry one more question, can I pay onsite or is there a way to pay in advance?
    It looks like we might have a heat wave that weekend.
  37. Hi, I’m looking for tips on summer camping. She...

    Hi,
    I’m looking for tips on summer camping. She is a rescue from Mississippi and I get a typical teenager stare down when it’s time to go out in single digits.
    I’m planning on an extended hike...
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    Long Trail question

    Hi,

    I’m planning on hiking the Long Trail next year and was wondering if anyone has experience doing long distance with a dog. She is a Black Lab-Greyhound mix and does 8 miles no problem. Well I...
  39. Thank you. I already have HAS :) two new...

    Thank you.
    I already have HAS :) two new underquilts arrived yesterday.
    I have a meeting in Manchester in the morning and should be up there just after lunch.
  40. Hi, I’m not sure if my earlier answer posted...

    Hi,

    I’m not sure if my earlier answer posted correctly. I was more thinking of community food. I’ll stop at Pekarski in South Deerfield and get a couple of kielbasa on the way.
    It looks like we...
  41. Thread: Merry Christmas

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    Merry Christmas!

    Merry Christmas!
  42. I’m somewhat new to hammock camping especially in...

    I’m somewhat new to hammock camping especially in snow.
    I’d like to join you guys. What time does it start and what can I bring?
    I see some dog pictures, would be great to meet folks who bring...
  43. Thread: Happy Holidays

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    Happy Holidays

    ...and Hello from New Hampshire.
    I made the switch from ground to hammock a bit over a year ago. I’m still learning new tricks but you just can’t best the versatility and comfort of a hammock.
    My...
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