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  1. Pollen is out in full force here, a few hours...

    Pollen is out in full force here, a few hours south of Myrtle Beach. Hopefully will be on the decline by the end of the month.
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    Going on my wish list for the back yard. Getting...

    Going on my wish list for the back yard. Getting two of my favorite things as one.
  3. Thread: backpacks

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    FS: What size is the Kelty?

    What size is the Kelty?
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    Just ordered an underquilt, can't wait for it to...

    Just ordered an underquilt, can't wait for it to get here. I went with Loco because I could get a custom length. I did an analysis of amount of down vs length this weekend, and Loco seems to be just...
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    125810 Best night sleep so far, my new Envy-S

    125810 Best night sleep so far, my new Envy-S
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    I have a ENO DN and an ENO SN, both got me and my...

    I have a ENO DN and an ENO SN, both got me and my son into hammocks. A bad hang is still better than sleeping on the ground. We have upgraded to Hammecks and they are just much more comfortable ...
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    7 nights since Nov, got my 1 night for February...

    7 nights since Nov, got my 1 night for February in last weekend.125487
  8. Thread: Thank you

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    125384 I had a ton of our cub scouts...

    125384 I had a ton of our cub scouts interested. Next campout hope to get a picture of Preston's.
  9. Thread: Thank you

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    Thank you

    I received my Hammeck Envy-S today. It is perfect! I wanted to thank the Meck family and MomMeck for giving me a tour at HangCon and making this purchase great. I will post pictures after I get to...
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    I have hung low and piled leaves under me. Worked...

    I have hung low and piled leaves under me. Worked out pretty good. Not sure about stuffing them in layers. I had 6 inches of leaves under me for a 26* night with a 50* rated synthetic UQ. It did...
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    Started in November, but have 6 nights in so far....

    Started in November, but have 6 nights in so far. 1 in Nov, 2 in Dec, 3 in Jan.
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    Welcome, more information than I have grasped...

    Welcome, more information than I have grasped yet. If you get a chance to go to a hang before you purchase, you can learn a tons in a day.

    From the Lowcountry☺
  13. I also use a thermarest at home. I use a travel...

    I also use a thermarest at home. I use a travel pillow in my hammock. I piccked it up in an airport traveling. But it scrunches just where I need the support in the hammock.
  14. I would suggest a second sleeping bag, good wool...

    I would suggest a second sleeping bag, good wool socks, and a hat to sleep in. At 17* tent camping is a challenge to stay warm. If hammock is close to ground, use leaves underneath as a barrier.
  15. Thread: DIY UQ

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    DIY UQ

    I plan on making an underquilt for my son/my self. Depending on how well it comes out. I would rather use synthetic over down, as 26* would be pushing my lower limits for camping. What is the...
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    I have the Vulcan UQ, it did get me to 26* a week...

    I have the Vulcan UQ, it did get me to 26* a week ago. Was totally warm, no CBS. *my disclaimer* I will sleep down to 65* with no UQ, TQ, or pad, etc. I am a very warm sleeper.This UQ will be...
  17. I use a portable cell phone charger. The higher...

    I use a portable cell phone charger. The higher the mAh the more charges. If in doubt buy 2. Takes 24 hours to recharge them.
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    Sticky: Since I have 2 sons, one much older, in scouts. I...

    Since I have 2 sons, one much older, in scouts. I have been a tent camper for years. Moved to hammock to reduce gear/ weight and have a better night's sleep. I am stIll trying to get the right hang,...
  19. Can I still sign up for this event?

    Can I still sign up for this event?
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    I recently purchased this quilt. The first night...

    I recently purchased this quilt. The first night I used it, it got to 40 f and windy. I was very toasty in my hammock. The UQ did not come with carbineers to attach, I had a few carbineers with...
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