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  1. I use the black diamond down throw from Costco as...

    I use the black diamond down throw from Costco as my summer top cover. I think it cost $20. Keeps me warm down into the low 60s-mid 50s when I also use my 40 degree 3/4 length UQ.
  2. Keep it simple. Longer, complicated trips that...

    Keep it simple. Longer, complicated trips that require more planning and preparation can be discouraging. Start back slow with a day hike. Hike, eat some lunch, hang in your hammock for a mid day nap...
  3. FS: Payment sent via PP

    Payment sent via PP
  4. FS: I’ll take the xlc and the wooki.

    I’ll take the xlc and the wooki.
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    There may be small twigs but harvesting any...

    There may be small twigs but harvesting any decent firewood is prohibited. I would bring my own. They do sell some in the little store near the campgrounds. USDA certified!! Ha
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    They do allow fires at the campgrounds.

    They do allow fires at the campgrounds.
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    If you do go to Shenandoah it will be 10-20...

    If you do go to Shenandoah it will be 10-20 degrees cooler than Norfolk due to the altitude. Be prepared.

    You can primitive camp there off of a trail. They don’t allow fires though.

    They have...
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    Another option that I'm a fan of due to their...

    Another option that I'm a fan of due to their simplicity, light weight, and compactness are Hammock Anchors. They came out around the same time as speed hooks.
  9. Bring the bug spray! Sent from my iPhone...

    Bring the bug spray!


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    I own this one with cinch buckles. I'd recommend...

    I own this one with cinch buckles. I'd recommend carabiners, soft shackles, or some Dutch clips to quicken the Hang/Unhang.

    I bring it on a lot of day trips but haven't used it a whole lot for...
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    http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160924/8d79dfbc7...

    http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160924/8d79dfbc7c913add7d2e9f080359efdf.jpg

    Sea to summit single person bugnet. I clipped it to the tarp ridgeline. It packs up smaller than a baseball. If it...
  12. Hey ya'll I don't know if I'll be able to make...

    Hey ya'll I don't know if I'll be able to make the Halloween Hunger Hang due to work but I made a split second trip to MMP this weekend. I'm here till Sunday if you need anything. I can check on a...
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    I wear those colors every day, some call them...

    I wear those colors every day, some call them blueberries. I'm ready to change to the green Type III uniforms.

    When we do I might have a bunch of extra fabric in the form of pants and blouses...
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    I've got some down throws from Costco. I'm trying...

    I've got some down throws from Costco. I'm trying to decide how to alter them.

    I think I'll start by lengthening one for use as an every day blanket. I'm 6'0" and find it a bit short.
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    Dyneema X Gridstop ...

    Dyneema X Gridstop


    https://ripstopbytheroll.com/products/zpp-kit
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    Thanks all. Just need to add some pull tabs now.

    Thanks all. Just need to add some pull tabs now.
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    Project #1: complete

    http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160909/2653654a00f2c25edd3d7a420e201069.jpg

    http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160909/e91908e9c450ccd65353b03acbf9fa0f.jpg


    My wife and I finished a couple...
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    My KN16 should be getting delivered today. I...

    My KN16 should be getting delivered today. I wanted a 12 but they sold out during the 50% off sale.

    It will make a monster family cover to replace my 10x10 EZ-up canopy while car camping.
  19. Thanks! I ordered a Noah's 16. I wanted the 12...

    Thanks!

    I ordered a Noah's 16. I wanted the 12 but they were sold out. Oh well, guess I can keep the entire camp site dry now. This is to use instead of our EZ Up 10x10.

    I was tempted to buy a...
  20. I saw this first on Facebook. At first I really...

    I saw this first on Facebook. At first I really thought it was a parody. It looked like Dutch was wearing a trash bag.

    I bet if he sold a trash bag as a quilt over cover we'd buy it.
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    4x6s are pretty popular and seem to do a good...

    4x6s are pretty popular and seem to do a good job.

    https://www.twinoakshammocks.com/Hang-Your-Hammock.html

    Link above says 3' deep.

    Here's another thread that should help.
    ...
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    Great idea. I've noticed these get togethers are...

    Great idea. I've noticed these get togethers are easier to plan when the date and location (general) are nailed own early on.
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    I'm game! Subscribing to this topic. -D.B.

    I'm game! Subscribing to this topic.


    -D.B.
  24. I just picked up 4 in Norfolk, VA.

    I just picked up 4 in Norfolk, VA.
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    I would want more than 4" on each side

    I would want more than 4" on each side
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    Ingenious design! Kudos!! I can see something...

    Ingenious design! Kudos!!

    I can see something like that made with metal tubing instead of wood becoming very popular.

    Let us know how it works for you.
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    Warm, not hot water is fine.

    Warm, not hot water is fine.
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    There were some great suggestions posted above....

    There were some great suggestions posted above. Don't feel too pressured to do too much before your trip. A standard tarp will do more than needed for an outing as you described. A Kelty Noah does...
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    Poll: Great choice for your first offering. I vote...

    Great choice for your first offering. I vote Olive Drab for the 2nd.


    -D.B.
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    I use a large storage tote filled with hose water...

    I use a large storage tote filled with hose water and a couple drops of laundry soap or tech wash. Swish around for a while then rinse with the hose
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    FS: Price? -D.B.

    Price?


    -D.B.
  32. That was a pretty light hammock >5oz -D.B.

    That was a pretty light hammock >5oz


    -D.B.
  33. The locked Brummell part prevents the loop from...

    The locked Brummell part prevents the loop from becoming any smaller. The bury prevents it from getting any bigger (and coming apart). Whether you use the same hole for the bury as where the line...
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    I use stuff sacks for hammock, tarp, and UQ....

    I use stuff sacks for hammock, tarp, and UQ. Since I only have one large main compartment it helps finding things a little easier. I don't usually have a lot of extra clothing so I keep them loose....
  35. I just got 100 foot of the green and 50' of...

    I just got 100 foot of the green and 50' of orange.
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    Great choice. I own two Phoenixes and love them

    Great choice. I own two Phoenixes and love them
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    If I was a WB salesman (which I'm not even close....

    If I was a WB salesman (which I'm not even close. I only own a SF. ) I would suggest sell your girl's BB and buy her an Xlc. She wouldn't be any less comfortable and you'd have your comparability.
    ...
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    The easy answer is buy two so you can both hang...

    The easy answer is buy two so you can both hang with the proper UQ at the same time.
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    Could you be a little more clear what the...

    Could you be a little more clear what the question is? Are you trying to replace an integrated bugnet on a hammock? Repair a hole? Make a new one?


    -D.B.
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    Warbonnets Facebook page showed their new UQ...

    Warbonnets Facebook page showed their new UQ called the wookie. Specially designed to fit their BB and BBXLC.
  41. FS: Seconds on the 700 if it doesn't work out. Nice...

    Seconds on the 700 if it doesn't work out. Nice snag rifleman.


    -D.B.
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    Too Hot To Hang

    Awesome. The temps were in the mid to high 80s during the day and low 70s/upper 60s at night.

    I used my Phoenix 40 UQ and Costco down throw as a TQ. I also bought a small USB powered fan to hang...
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    You can use either or neither. Sent from my...

    You can use either or neither.


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    Hey neighbor! I'm right here with you. Wife and I...

    Hey neighbor! I'm right here with you. Wife and I hung in Shenandoah this past weekend. Hot during the day but very comfortable at night.


    -D.B.
  45. I've repaired sil nylon by patching it with a...

    I've repaired sil nylon by patching it with a scrap piece of nylon glued on with some sil net.


    -D.B.
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    I started with fleaz spliced to my stakes which I...

    I started with fleaz spliced to my stakes which I really liked since I could use them with different tarps but I really hated winding up the lines on my tarp.

    I switched to fleaz attached to my...
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    https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php...

    https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=127206
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    I don't think I'd ever feel comfortable hanging...

    I don't think I'd ever feel comfortable hanging overnight in the Smokies without an underquilt. Temps are always cooler in the mountains and can drop significantly at night. I just did 3 nights in...
  49. I've ordered from Dutchwaregear and from Arrow...

    I've ordered from Dutchwaregear and from Arrow Head Equipment to an FPO, AE address. No problems with shipping.
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    I am now licensed to sell food

    Link didn't work for me. But. I'm excited to see what lies ahead.

    Edit: link works
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