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I can't hike any till Sunday when I'm free. Just thought I'd hang instead of hotel it and check out some new areas to bring the kids.

I am going to Houston this weekend for a class and was planning on staying on the LST. Website said it was closed as well as many other areas due to dead trees. Is there a place near Houston to...

It's a light gathering organ on some insects. Latin for "simple eye". I am an entomologist and home inspector.
It fits with both professions.

Thats awesome! Thanks, I'm in

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I have used my BA Encampment in 20 degree temps as TQ....not as wide w/o bottom insulation, but works fine.

Shug, GREAT VIDEOS!! I have learned a great deal from them and they are entertaining to...

Don't forget Gilligan and the Skipper hammocked bunk style.

Yes I have, but for now I will try my hand at a DIY gathered end hammock, or maybe upgrade to WBBB. My wife likes the HH I may just let her have it :)

Went up to Mount Sopris, near Carbondale, CO for my first backpacking trip with hammock. Only 1 night, no trail, up in BLM area, I was a little worried about the cold nights.
There was some snow on...

Thanks, I'm going thru your video series now

Looking to get a sewing machine to make gear. Not too expensive, able to handle lightweight fabrics and strap material. Any suggestions?

I would love to do a Whoopie conversion on my hang
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Great video...Camped there 5 summers in a row when they were building tunnel and widening road, even had some sleepless nights with road crews hauling out the days blast rubble. Man that was some...

Thanks for advice, I will be adding insulation and a pad if needed. Maybe sleep with hot nalgene bottle, not as cozy as my wife...but she won't go w/ me. Yet....

May have rain Sunday night, plan on testing then....Maybe cooler weather b4 Halloween, then off to CO.

I just recieved my new JRB Nest. Now with the MacCat Deluxe on my HH Explorer, I am ready for my Colorado trip in November.:lol:
I have finally, fully converted to a hanger.

Welcome from N. Texas

Just received MacCat Deluxe yesterday. Light weight, Looks great! It even matches my pack. Can't wait to get it in the rain.

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Thanks all. I have had two great nights in the hammock. I discovered I was hanging it too tight. Gave it more slack and presto...great sleeping. I did have to adjust the rigdeline to keep...

see my gallery. thx

Yes, and when I first get in it is sweet. Maybe a tighter or looser tension on hammock. I really want this to work. I'll keep trying.

I recently bought a HH asym expedition. Looking at JRB Nest and McCat tarp.
This is my first Hammock and I want it to replace my tent for backpacking.
Usualy hot here in Texas, but I am planning...

I have had a HH asym explorer for a couple of months. Here in Texas it has just been too darn hot to try it out. Now it drops into 80s at night with light rain and I have tried a couple of nites in...