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    I have a long Incubator 20deg (+2oz) and a custom...

    I have a long Incubator 20deg (+2oz) and a custom Phoenix 40deg (+1oz) that is 58”. I’m a bit over 6’4” and both work great. I sleep slightly on the colder side and have pushed both right to their...
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    I had to make the same call last weekend. ...

    I had to make the same call last weekend. Forecast was for a low of 43. I decided to test out my Phoenix 40+1 and I was plenty warm with the temps down in the mid to low 40's. I was prepared to...
  3. Thanks for the updates. Hopefully the rains...

    Thanks for the updates. Hopefully the rains today will help get them to lift the fire ban for those looking to take a trip.
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    As mentioned, it does not replace a tarp. It is...

    As mentioned, it does not replace a tarp. It is good for retaining a bit of warmth inside the hammock during cold/windy conditions. I use mine anytime it is going to be freezing or below, or it is...
  5. Good discussion. I enjoy winter camping and...

    Good discussion. I enjoy winter camping and hopefully this will help some folks realize it can be a great time of year to get into the woods if you are properly prepared.
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    Looks great! We will see which hammock he brings...

    Looks great! We will see which hammock he brings out on the next trip.
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    We did not see anything about needing a permit to...

    We did not see anything about needing a permit to park at red creek trailhead. Talked to a few others there as well and no one mentioned a permit.
    You may want to check on this:...
  8. http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm215/sniperm88...

    http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm215/sniperm88/Dolly%20Sods/2C71DF6F-6CA0-4C1A-80AB-6969CD07A262.jpg

    Tyvek. Sometimes I leave my pack on it as well, but usually my pack is hanging on the tree...
  9. I emailed them in the beginning of August about a...

    I emailed them in the beginning of August about a custom Phoenix and Harry responded in two or three days. I agree on giving them a ring if you have not heard anything.

    I wanted a long or...
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    Yes, it is. It is Ms. Remington for the record...

    Yes, it is. It is Ms. Remington for the record ;) and she does great carrying most of her own gear and food.
  11. Nice video and beautiful area. That looked like...

    Nice video and beautiful area. That looked like some serious wind!
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    Dolly Dods, WV 3 Day – August 26-28 2016

    It was time for another visit to the Sods. We usually avoid the summer months but the Sods elevation provides a bit of relief from the hot and humid weather we had been getting in the Northern...
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    I have one on the way with a new UQ. May have to...

    I have one on the way with a new UQ. May have to pick up a few extra to swap out the pillow cases I use now.
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    I'm the same as many of the others. Stopped...

    I'm the same as many of the others. Stopped using a stuff sack for my quilts. Trash compactor bag lines my pack, quilts go in the bottom, then any extra clothes or things I want to keep dry go in. ...
  15. Great you were able to fit it into your work...

    Great you were able to fit it into your work trip. Nice of you to do that and their podcast would make for great listening for those who are apprehensive about making a switch to hanging.
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    Nice choice, I'm sure you will like it! I just...

    Nice choice, I'm sure you will like it! I just ordered a Phoenix 40deg myself, to use as an options to my long Incubator 20+2.
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    Very nice! Hope to have a new UQ on order soon...

    Very nice! Hope to have a new UQ on order soon...
  18. Hanging at the beach last summer. Good for a...

    Hanging at the beach last summer. Good for a post lunch nap.
    http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm215/sniperm88/Hammock%20Hangin/4B1055D0-C38C-4F77-BEE6-3EE49A3ACFF6.jpg
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    Looking good! I did the Three Ridges/Mau-Har...

    Looking good! I did the Three Ridges/Mau-Har loop about this time last year, it was a fun trip. Some great spots to hang in there.
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    She made a good choice!

    She made a good choice!
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    Look forward to seeing what you will have to...

    Look forward to seeing what you will have to offer!
  22. Another episode with some good info and...

    Another episode with some good info and interesting conversation.
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    Mini version of HEH's setup, in my home office: ...

    Mini version of HEH's setup, in my home office:
    http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm215/sniperm88/Hammock%20Hangin/2A181A2A-C1A3-41A1-818A-BE7F4E15D540.jpg
    Quilts and sleeping bags are stored in...
  24. Good stuff! First video I watched from Sintax77...

    Good stuff! First video I watched from Sintax77 was the abandoned turnpike video and have been enjoying the trip videos since. The Dolly Sods video helped encourage my first trip out there last...
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    Looks great! Looking to make the same tarp kit...

    Looks great! Looking to make the same tarp kit for my next DIY project.
  26. Downloading now to listen on my way home. ...

    Downloading now to listen on my way home.



    I agree. I listen to podcasts that run 2.5-3hrs regularly. I may split it up and listen over a couple days but as long as the topic is interesting...
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    Welcome to the forum!

    Welcome to the forum!
  28. Good stuff. Enjoying listening to the podcasts. ...

    Good stuff. Enjoying listening to the podcasts. Timely as I received my latest shipment from Dutch today. :cool:
  29. Unfortunately I don't have a dedicated gear room...

    Unfortunately I don't have a dedicated gear room but this does a pretty good job of keeping things organized in my home office. ...
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    I had the same issue the first night in my XLC....

    I had the same issue the first night in my XLC. Watch Shug's video on adjusting your UQ and once adjusted properly you won't have the problem anymore.
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    It is indeed! Nice and lofted up in that photo...

    It is indeed! Nice and lofted up in that photo also.



    Very true. However, I've noticed the more ground dwellers you have, the more groggy folks you have around camp in the morning. ;)

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    They just posted a black Friday sale notification...

    They just posted a black Friday sale notification on their Facebook page. 12AM 11/27 - 12PM 11/29

    Warbonnet FB Link
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    Looks like a great time, as usual! Thanks for the...

    Looks like a great time, as usual! Thanks for the video.
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    Great report. Sorry about not feeling well. ...

    Great report. Sorry about not feeling well. I've hiked many, many miles of the AT in VA and have yet to hike up to McAfee knob either, but plan on it next year. Looking forward to it!
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    Sugar Knob - GWNF

    Fall is my favorite time of year to get out into the woods. Unfortunately for me it is also one of my busiest times of year for travel, both work and personal, which makes it challenging to get in...
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    Looks like a nice machine! Once you get familiar...

    Looks like a nice machine! Once you get familiar with it, might have to order up some fabric for a hammock or two.
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    This is both the worst and best aspect of using a...

    This is both the worst and best aspect of using a hammock. I usually like covering some ground on a trip and the desire to lounge in the AM delays that. On the other hand being in the woods and...
  38. Listening now. Looking forward to the podcast...

    Listening now. Looking forward to the podcast with Dutch. Agree with the suggestions of Brandon from Warbonnet, Fronky, Derek Hansen, sintax77. Would also suggest Adam and Jenny from Hammock gear.
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    Great spot hanging along Seneca Creek two weeks...

    Great spot hanging along Seneca Creek two weeks ago. http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm215/sniperm88/Hammock%20Hangin/DFFF9ADC-2999-4136-BAE0-5BA020AA0BBA.jpg

    Little coffee while lounging in...
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    That is one way to do it! Well done. :)

    That is one way to do it! Well done. :)
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    This was a great loop and an absolutely beautiful...

    This was a great loop and an absolutely beautiful area. We had good timing with the leaves changing. Hiking up Seneca Creek with the morning sunshine coming through the trees made you want to take...
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    I think you will be happy with the XLC. Setting...

    I think you will be happy with the XLC. Setting up any hammock a few times and getting the hang dialed in makes a big difference. If you happen to be tall, the Hennessy models that are recommended...
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    I use zing-it for my ridgeline. Agreed,...

    I use zing-it for my ridgeline.



    Agreed, I prefer line with a reflective tracer in it for guylines. Lawson is good stuff, I use nite ize line as well but prefer the Lawson.
  44. Listening now. Whooooo Buddy!

    Listening now. Whooooo Buddy!
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    It will be worth it. My incubator has been great...

    It will be worth it. My incubator has been great and I can't wait to try out my new burrow on my trip coming up soon. Looks like HG is still running a pretty quick turnaround so the wait won't be...
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    Nice video. Look forward to my next trip to the...

    Nice video. Look forward to my next trip to the Sods, it is a great place!
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    Subscribed. Looking forward to hearing your...

    Subscribed. Looking forward to hearing your discussion with Shug and it would be great to hear from some of the other folks in the community/industry.
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    Ordered my Burrow 20 on the 9/10 and it shipped...

    Ordered my Burrow 20 on the 9/10 and it shipped on 9/16. Looks great! Looking forward to the next trip coming up shortly and carrying a whole bunch less weight then the 650 fill down bag I have...
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    Underquilt, HG Incubator 20 long. I've used it...

    Underquilt, HG Incubator 20 long. I've used it up to the low 70's with just a sea to summit bag liner as top insulation.
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    You will have a great setup. We are are the same...

    You will have a great setup. We are are the same height, it took me a few nights out in the XLC to get the hang dialed in and get used to sleeping in a hammock before I could side sleep comfortably....
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