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It was bad for a bit, I left because the snark got almost as bad as reddit. Same reason I don't post there either. I joined facebook long enough to realize the kids I knew in high school were still...

Why kevlar? Just weight savings? I'd heard water and sun shine are not nice to kevlar. How much, how fast, I don't know. Just hoping you could share the decision process. Thank you.

Western Michigan hiker/camper here. Was told/read this was going to be a bad year for ticks. Treated my gaiters, shoes, socks, pant legs, tarp, and hammock. Haven't seen a single tick this whole...

Unashamed dog lover here.

Are we short on anything particular, breakfast vs dinner vs desserts? Made with bacon of course.

And does anyone mind if I bring the 32 oz thermos of Irish coffee mix...

I've always had my exped 9 LW and it works wonderfully, tried my wife's Q-core and it worked, but something was off with it. Not sure what it was, maybe thicker is better? When I put my exped in...

I'm planning on it too. I'll do some research on awesome bacon recipes (is prosciutto OK?) and get back with you all. Thanks for the PM Dave!

Welcome to HF from Grand Rapids.

Great for gear though eh?

Hope to make it. Have to test my setup in sub zero temps but so far we haven't gotten close so we'll see if the tarp and wood stove can come together in time.

1. I like the buckles on it. Made it very easy for me to get it level and get the sag right. I like it around 40 degrees.
2. Agreed but after a while it gets easier. I don't even have to think about...

I'll add AdventureArchives and MCQBushcraft.

Local Costco to me also has them, let me know if you're still in need.

Hey Squirrel Bait, have you checked your IM's lately?

I had a wonderful time, AndrewB and I drove up together and had a wonderful conversation. Terrific guy. When we got there late friday night,...

Had a blast, love that even though the weather was irritable a group of fun loving guys can still have an awesome time. Looking forward to next year. Timber!!!!

What a beautiful trip, thanks for sharing.

I never thought about it for myself but I've seen people who are embarrassed that they hang. We had a day off from shooting a film on location and I caught the First Assistant Camera carrying her ENO...

Oh shoot, my wife and I would have loved to join you guys but that's the weekend of the ski swap. Next time. ;)

Thanks very much Squirrel Bait, GPS set, don't you just love it. Our tax dollars at work.

Do we need a load of wood or maybe some way to process it while we're there?

Just by way of comfort zone, do we know what color and make of vehicle Squirrelbait drives? So we know we're at the correct parking spot.

Anybody else bringing a dog?

Nicely done Papa! :shades:

Where at Squirrel bait? The state forest where we're staying?

Not sure how any of you feel about drinking a coffee drink say after 7PM or so but I'll bring the travel version of a drink my friend...

Welcome to the HF, other side of the state here. Looks like you have a wonderful start there.

Please accept my sincere, heartfelt sympathies. I know what it's like to lose someone like that. Best to you and yours.

Trout fishing it is. LOL

I'll bring red beans and rice w/ polish sausage (how many people so far?) And some thick slab bacon.

I suspect you guys are hunting deer, I'm an upland game guy. Don't want to step on any toes, especially when they want things nice and quiet.

I can go. What more do we need? I can do chili, red beans and rice with polish sausage, mushroom risotto, ect.

I usually do a French press for coffee but it only does two mugs at a time. Is it...

Does anyone remember who's set up this was? The wife and I are interested in doing something similar and I'd like to know how it went.117459

This may be the Twinkie version of the Ding Dong Cobbler I've eaten. Legend has it, this recipe was handed down from a Boy Scout troupe? gaggle? Jamboree? I believe it goes something like this...
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Hmmm, Ludington in the winter you say?

Excellent idea and application of it. Any guesses on longevity? From what I understand Tyvek isn't supposed to move around a lot. But this does look like the perfect tarp/coverings for the two tripod...

Thanks for all the good info. I fly fish the Manistee quite often as well.

I'll bring it but I guess we're driving down instead of biking. Can still bring the bikes, I really like the trails there. Wife added that we'll be bringing our Tensile tent so if anybody wants to...

I'm in, maybe the wife too. I do have a cast iron dutch oven, do we still need more?

So maybe I can learn a lesson from such a sad occasion. I know you are one of the master hangers, a wonderful entertainer, and a nice guy. These are questions I have when doing my own DIY hammock so...

Agreed, I'd guess snake bite or deeply embedded porcupine quill. I am amazed at your multitasking as well. Way to keep calm Fronkey.

That campground looks amazing! My wife and I also noticed the bumps getting in and out. I agree, one more tripod would be worth it. Especially for her, she's a light sleeper, I could snooze through a...

My first case of cold butt syndrome sent me packing for the truck seats. Not comfortable at all.

I've often wondered how skate that USS Constitution duty was?

I likey. Nicely done. Thanks for the post. I like to think my dog would rather be bug free while he sleeps but alas, he doesn't like being in small tent like spaces other than to check and make sure...

Wow, some awesome stories here. The one that I remember the most is during a canoe trip. Three tandem canoes and my canoe partner in the bow was a bit of a noob and defiantly off his meds (think Wild...

Wow, that's impressive and disturbing at the same time.

Hey chefkeith, do you happen to have the plans drawn up yet?

Shug here too.

I was at NAS Oceana for four years during the last of the A-6 Intruder Squadrons.

Black shoe or brown, welcome to HF.

All this gear looks terrific. Very nice job.

Brown shoe or black? :shades:

First nation friend of mine told me it was trees splitting open/cracking. Caused when standing dead wood and larger dead branches succumb to pressure. Like the ping of hot metal.

But that may be...

Couple of pics as requested...

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EMT conduit, counter sunk hex nuts on the eye bolts then pounded them in so they don't fall out.

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Here's how it fits together with the chain...

Thanks for the warm welcome.

I made a set like these for myself because there is a beach campground that I love to go to but there are no trees on the beach.

So...

Instead of glue or tape I just pounded the conduit around...