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  1. What about getting eaten by sketters from the...

    What about getting eaten by sketters from the bottom through the hammock? I was looking at using the new 1.3 fabric to save some weight and since it doesn't seem to stretch much. Have had a bad...
  2. Thread: Big Sur

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    I did find out from another hiker we ran into...

    I did find out from another hiker we ran into that the south coast ridge road is open to 4-wheel drive vehicles. I'm probably going to be back out there early February and am going to see about...
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    You should also check out this site...

    You should also check out this site https://ventanawild.org/

    They have trail condition reports and some great resources. Was just down there this weekend for a two-night hammock hike and it was...
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    Well, I ended up in the Sierras on HWY 88 and did...

    Well, I ended up in the Sierras on HWY 88 and did a small section of the PCT up to Showers lake and area. Very nice trail and some good places to hang up there. Really pretty. It got down to...
  5. Thread: MO/KS area

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    There are a few places down around the Elk River:...

    There are a few places down around the Elk River:

    This one has a pretty good hike with primitive campsites and hammock options:...
  6. Thread: MO/KS area

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    Just adding two additional places you can hang in...

    Just adding two additional places you can hang in Kansas in case someone finds this while searching.

    Pomona Lake
    There are several spots at Cedar Park Campground (free) that you can hang hammocks...
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    Beckett hitch with a 2" dynema strap

    Has anyone tried the Beckett hitch with the 2" wide dynema strap? If so, what was your experience? I'm wondering if the 2" dynema straps are too thick to be able to comfortably do a Beckhett hitch....
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    Any hangs around Sacramento area coming up?

    I'm heading to out Sacramento the last two weeks of August and am wondering if there are any hangs planned for the general area? I'm pretty new to hammocking and looking to gain some wisdom, or at...
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    @harmtev and @shug thank you. So far, I am a...

    @harmtev and @shug thank you. So far, I am a fair weather hammocker so I'm in shorts when using it. The fold idea makes sense and it is good to know that the zippers are pretty much a non-issue.
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    All the comments so far are awesome, thank you...

    All the comments so far are awesome, thank you all. There are some really excellent points and very helpful. At this point, I find that I sleep all over the place and am on my back and side...
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    Hey Shug, do you notice the zippers on the sides...

    Hey Shug, do you notice the zippers on the sides of the hammock when you are just hanging out and the bug net is pulled up? I don't have a hammock with the zippers yet and am just wondering if they...
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    Asymmetrical versus symmetrical question

    I want to get a better hammock than what I have and am not sure about asymmetrical versus symmetrical. Everyone I know has symmetrical ENOs and mine is a Trek Light Gear gathered end hammock. ...
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    What does it look like to ship to the US? Does...

    What does it look like to ship to the US? Does customs/taxes make it a poor choice when trying to keep the price fair for someone just getting started?
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