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    The part about laying closer to the head end in...

    The part about laying closer to the head end in the directions that Shug just posted is what helps the most for me in I'm my Eldorado. That along with raising my foot end higher then head end and...
  2. I had an order through Garage Grown Gear that...

    I had an order through Garage Grown Gear that came Frome LiteAF on Nov 28th that used USPS. My package stopped in St. Louis on dec 6th with no tracking movement till yesterday the 17th when it...
  3. Thread: Trip ideas?

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    Excellent choice. I have never been to Grayson...

    Excellent choice. I have never been to Grayson Highlands but it's high on my list. Hope everything goes well. Happy Trails [emoji41]

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    No problem. Lol, I'm just waking up in Lusk Creek...

    No problem. Lol, I'm just waking up in Lusk Creek Wilderness now. Very pretty here but the trails are much more rugged than Garden of the Gods. Many more rocks on trail and more horse usage....
  5. Thread: Trip ideas?

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    https://www.rivertorivertrail.net/home/other-snf-i...

    https://www.rivertorivertrail.net/home/other-snf-info/shawnee-nf-multi-day-hikes/
    This link here has 6 different multi day trips in the Shawnee National forest all set up in downloadable brochures...
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    That's a bummer you guys didn't get a sale you...

    That's a bummer you guys didn't get a sale you were hoping for. I know what it's like to pinch pennies or have to work overtime for non essential purchases and this gear is really expensive. That...
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    I live in this area. He started In Pekin he said...

    I live in this area. He started In Pekin he said so that would be just south of Peoria Illinois which is situated in central Illinois on Route 74 and also on the Illinois River. I do not know for...
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    Ha! Awesome [emoji106] Sent from my LM-V405...

    Ha! Awesome [emoji106]

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    "More than likely have very clean car interiors...

    "More than likely have very clean car interiors cause they toss all their trash out the window."......
    Ha! I do believe that would be correct

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  10. Great highlights video. Beautiful Sent from...

    Great highlights video. Beautiful


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  11. I have HG Econ Phoenix with 3oz overstuff and...

    I have HG Econ Phoenix with 3oz overstuff and it's great. Have not noticed any smells. That said I have not had it wet or in humid conditions yet. I believe any quilt by any brand that uses duck has...
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    I'm not really a knot guy but I had to LOL when I...

    I'm not really a knot guy but I had to LOL when I got to the part "during a particularly long staff meeting" and I don't even go to meetings, just funny to hear a good example of how much most of us...
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    Sounds like a great trip. I personally really...

    Sounds like a great trip. I personally really enjoy it when the coyotes start singing at night. I know they can be a real pain in the arse for many people but when I'm in the woods and they start...
  14. The Dutch $30 wide shows out of stock no matter...

    The Dutch $30 wide shows out of stock no matter what combination of fabric color, ridgeline, and suspension you try. Bummer to cause that is a great deal on a 68" to 70" wide hammock with no seams
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    Yep.... 40* Phoenix. I'm 6'2" also and it's...

    Yep.... 40* Phoenix. I'm 6'2" also and it's great. I was nervous when making the purchase but so glad I did for the weight, cost and volume savings. I've taken it to it's limit in no wind and was...
  16. Thread: Billy

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    So sorry for your loss.... Beautiful, descriptive...

    So sorry for your loss.... Beautiful, descriptive and sorrowful write up. God Bless you and your son

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  17. Only hang as high as your willing to fall...

    Only hang as high as your willing to fall [emoji12]

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    Wow! This trip report just gave me serious FOMO...

    Wow! This trip report just gave me serious FOMO on your trip. Not sure why I didn't read it when you first posted but man!.. Really great job on this post. Thanks!

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  19. I want to apologise for 2 things here. 1 -...

    I want to apologise for 2 things here.

    1 - That I went on this trip. I took many precautions but I'm not going to explain cause I shouldn't have went. There are so many who are staying home and I...
  20. Cove Hollow to little Cedar Lake overnight, Shawnee National Forest, Southern Illinois

    7 months since my last outing and I finally got out. I drove 4 hrs south on a Thursday to Cove Hollow trailhead to start a roughly 6.5 mile hike to the natural spillway at little Cedar Lake.

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  21. Thread: Linvile Gorge

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    Wow! Great photography and edits [emoji41] I...

    Wow! Great photography and edits [emoji41] I don't know why but the composition of the dead tree in the marsh really talks to me. Thanks for sharing [emoji106]

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    A 3 hr drive from Rockford Illinois, Yellow River...

    A 3 hr drive from Rockford Illinois, Yellow River State Park in Iowa is nice. Backpacking and car camping [emoji106]

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    Hiking in trail sandals really is a great...

    Hiking in trail sandals really is a great experience. I did many 5 to 10 mile hikes in Xero Z Trail sandals and they were great. I wore them down a little quicker than I feel they should have but I'm...
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    I mostly cancelled to stay home with my family....

    I mostly cancelled to stay home with my family. Got 3 kids age 6 to 14. That weekend was when things with Covid-19 got kinda scary. Panic shopping that we stayed away from, uncertainty about work and...
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    I'll 2nd the River to River in southern Illinois....

    I'll 2nd the River to River in southern Illinois. I haven't done the entire trail yet but the few small sections that I have day hiked were great. I hadn't heard of the twin lakes loop in Indiana yet...
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    Interesting piece. Very different from your first...

    Interesting piece. Very different from your first set. I studied this for awhile and very much enjoyed the distraction. The fun of looking at art is it creates different ideas and story's for each...
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    Impressive and inspirational. Thanks for sharing....

    Impressive and inspirational. Thanks for sharing. I've always enjoyed realism paintings with Edward Hopper as one of my favorites. Looking forward to seeing more if you choose to share more. Happy...
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    Nice [emoji106] thanks for the report [emoji41] ...

    Nice [emoji106] thanks for the report [emoji41]

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    I have seen YT vids of people using Hammocks for...

    I have seen YT vids of people using Hammocks for this loop without issue. Also I think they may have permit system and mandatory bear canister policy in use now. Happy trails [emoji41]

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  30. Poll: Thanks for the idea but I was thinking just a...

    Thanks for the idea but I was thinking just a blanket. No snaps, strings, or foot boxes. Just a nice baffled blanket with synthetic. Feel this would make it durable, lightweight, inexpensive and if I...
  31. Poll: A lightweight (16 oz. or less) synthetic 50...

    A lightweight (16 oz. or less) synthetic 50 degree blanket. No frills just a water resistant durable blanket for warm weather. Lots of cheap options out there but most over 16 oz. and not quality
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    I've got a UGQ Bandit topquilt and Hammock Gear...

    I've got a UGQ Bandit topquilt and Hammock Gear econ under quilt. To me the quality of both is excellent and I would definitely buy from both again and probably will someday. I have also noticed the...
  33. A quick search of average temps there in sept...

    A quick search of average temps there in sept shows lows in the 50's. So those quilts might be a little warm but you can vent the under quilt and throw back the top quilt so they would work. I would...
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    Very cool[emoji41][emoji41][emoji41]....Was doing...

    Very cool[emoji41][emoji41][emoji41]....Was doing some research on the North/South Trail in the LBL and found a video of this guy on the trail but in the background he was using something I've never...
  35. Poll: Wow...Yeah! That is what I was thinking. Very...

    Wow...Yeah! That is what I was thinking. Very cool, thank you! [emoji41]



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  36. Poll: Funny, but Hmmm. Maybe something like that. Stake...

    Funny, but Hmmm. Maybe something like that. Stake down the 4 corners and run your hammock through it. I think that in particular would be to heavy for backpacking tho.

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  37. Poll: A hammock with built in tarp. Not sure how to...

    A hammock with built in tarp. Not sure how to accomplish this or if it's been done but the idea of getting to camp and just stringing up 2 ends that support everything sounds quick easy and...
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    Ha... That is awesome!! Nice find...

    Ha... That is awesome!! Nice find [emoji106][emoji41]

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  39. Incredible! I got a feeling this setup is going...

    Incredible! I got a feeling this setup is going to look AMAZING. Very cool [emoji41]

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  40. Awesome! Congrats! Had to be a great feeling...

    Awesome! Congrats! Had to be a great feeling completing something like that [emoji41]

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  41. Wow! That sounds stressful as hell man. A tree...

    Wow! That sounds stressful as hell man. A tree falling on me is my one major fear, either hanging or tenting. Had tree fall about 50 yards from me in the dead of the night and not a breath of wind....
  42. Congrats Man! Two HUGE accomplishments...

    Congrats Man! Two HUGE accomplishments [emoji122][emoji106]

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    That is so cool. Glad to hear it was a success...

    That is so cool. Glad to hear it was a success and that is a great pic of the 2 of you. [emoji41]

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    Cool report...I have that tent, it's pretty good...

    Cool report...I have that tent, it's pretty good for a tent. I mostly do 1 nighters and try to keep it inside 4 hrs from me and this place fits the bill and I've never heard of it, so thanks for that...
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    Absolutely beautiful... Epic views on mountain...

    Absolutely beautiful... Epic views on mountain peaks, Alpine lakes, open meadow's and mountain streams. Sounds like a dream hike to me... Nice pics and report. Happy trails man [emoji41]

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  46. Sweet... Always a good day when Shug puts up a...

    Sweet... Always a good day when Shug puts up a new trip video, can't wait to watch later...Thanks!
    Definitely excited to see the set up that nudged me towards mine. Your review on the Eldorado that...
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    Congrats on what appeared to be a stunning thru...

    Congrats on what appeared to be a stunning thru hike! Thank you for posting and sharing your trail information, very detailed and fun read. [emoji106] This is not a trail I had ever thought about...
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    I have the Phoenix 40 econ with 3oz of overfill...

    I have the Phoenix 40 econ with 3oz of overfill and I really like it so far. It is solely for 3 seasonbackpack use and I think it works out great. I have taken it down to 42 degrees and was nice and...
  49. Easily a 10/10++ trip report [emoji41] Definitely...

    Easily a 10/10++ trip report [emoji41] Definitely on the lookout for part 2....Thanks for the good read!

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  50. I'm going to have to quit watching your trip...

    I'm going to have to quit watching your trip reports. The beauty of the areas you get to wander blows my mind and hurts my heart that if I even get a chance to backpack out there it will only be a...
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