Search:

Type: Posts; User: MDCrab

Page 1 of 5 1 2 3 4

Search: Search took 0.08 seconds.

  1. Replies
    63
    Views
    22,579

    Ok. So I guess it didn't happen last weekend. And...

    Ok. So I guess it didn't happen last weekend. And no plan for it this weekend. Sorry to hear. Well looking forward to possibly hanging out at the next one.

    Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using...
  2. Replies
    231
    Views
    202,808

    I spent some time after work this week doing some...

    I spent some time after work this week doing some of the finishing touches. Trimmed the bolts. Added stopper blocks. Added small stabilizing feet. So other than stain or paint the Job is complete.
    ...
  3. Replies
    63
    Views
    22,579

    Hoping to make it since I have missed so many...

    Hoping to make it since I have missed so many since I first made it up there. Would give me a chance to try some new gear. I'm not too keen on the temps. (I'm a wuss). Who knows it's MD, it will...
  4. Replies
    231
    Views
    202,808

    Yesterday I went to Lowes and picked up the...

    Yesterday I went to Lowes and picked up the materials. Today I spent some time with the build. Wish I had gone all the way through the posts and seen Heber's stop block improvement. A quick fix for...
  5. FS: funds sent

    funds sent
  6. FS: I'll take it. PM sent.

    I'll take it. PM sent.
  7. Replies
    4
    Views
    1,307

    FS: Is this 11'? Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using...

    Is this 11'?

    Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk
  8. Replies
    27
    Views
    21,064

    I'm another that keeps the guy lines attached. I...

    I'm another that keeps the guy lines attached. I use braided masons line from the hardware store. In orange and black. Easy to see, inexpensive, light and a 500 pound rating. I hope my tarp never...
  9. Replies
    35
    Views
    8,917

    I'm so stoked to go see the trail and the falls....

    I'm so stoked to go see the trail and the falls. One more week! So thankful for all the love and dedication put in by the trail teams.

    Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk
  10. Replies
    13
    Views
    3,098

    FS: I'll take the Tarp and sleeves for $95.00

    I'll take the Tarp and sleeves for $95.00
  11. Replies
    13
    Views
    3,098

    FS: PMing Offer on Tarp and sleeves.

    PMing Offer on Tarp and sleeves.
  12. Replies
    35
    Views
    8,917

    Saw this yesterday on the Foothills trail...

    Saw this yesterday on the Foothills trail website. Guess I'm going to get my feet wet. LOL. Thanks again for all your help.

    Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk
  13. FS/FT: Not necessarily a deal breaker, just curious if...

    Not necessarily a deal breaker, just curious if my existing pole(s) would work with this.
  14. Replies
    35
    Views
    8,917

    Kudos and many thanks Swampfox. I am planning a...

    Kudos and many thanks Swampfox. I am planning a trip for Easter weekend. Short in and out from A4 to A5 in 2/3 nights with a novice backpacker. Hoping you can answer a question for me. If parking at...
  15. FS/FT: Since the pole will not be included in the...

    Since the pole will not be included in the package, what is the length you were using?
  16. Thread: Budget tarp.

    by MDCrab
    Replies
    31
    Views
    11,470

    Okay as far as the Chill gorilla, I own a...

    Okay as far as the Chill gorilla, I own a Fortress model. It has amazing coverage. The first one I received had a defect that looked as though it was seam sealed after the fact. I contacted Chill...
  17. Looks like a sparrow?!

    Looks like a sparrow?!
  18. Thread: Thunderbird?

    by MDCrab
    Replies
    19
    Views
    19,197

    I could do that. I started to make an "Unboxing...

    I could do that. I started to make an "Unboxing and look at" video to post on Youtube, but how many Hammock videos do we really need? Besides I'm neither a Shug nor a Restless One!
  19. Thread: Thunderbird?

    by MDCrab
    Replies
    19
    Views
    19,197

    I bought it and it is in great shape. My first...

    I bought it and it is in great shape. My first cottage industry hammock. I can't wait to take it out on the trail in April. I may have to take a few naps in it in the basement before then. I do love...
  20. Replies
    11
    Views
    4,405

    To be honest back in the late 90s my first...

    To be honest back in the late 90s my first hammock camping experience was in one of these. Although it wasn't the Hilton I knew I was headed in the right direction. For me it was better than a tent....
  21. Replies
    25
    Views
    6,219

    FS: Sorry for the delay I have had a very busy time...

    Sorry for the delay I have had a very busy time at both home and work. Payment sent. Thanks for your patience.
  22. Replies
    25
    Views
    6,219

    FS: I'll take it.

    I'll take it.
  23. Well I almost made the Fall hang last year....

    Well I almost made the Fall hang last year. Camped overnight on Friday but had to bail since the person I brought with me couldn't handle the cold. Maybe just maybe I'll make this one.
  24. Not ever on a backpacking trip. Once on a car...

    Not ever on a backpacking trip. Once on a car camping trip early on in my hammock career. Once a year I go to ground at a fundraiser in a local park that doesn't have available trees, only for one...
  25. Replies
    52
    Views
    9,909

    I can't do December at all. Too much family stuff...

    I can't do December at all. Too much family stuff going on. I've got so many things I want to do backpacking and all. Then there are my family obligations, my lady wanting to actually spend time with...
  26. Replies
    227
    Views
    75,774

    Sorry. I didn't post after it arrived Thursday. I...

    Sorry. I didn't post after it arrived Thursday. I unboxed it, set it up and Rip Van Winkled! Well not all weekend. Do love it. Can't wait for my next Backpacking trip. 2 weekends from now.
  27. Replies
    31
    Views
    5,060

    Wow! What an experience. So glad to hear you came...

    Wow! What an experience. So glad to hear you came out of with only bruises to your body and pride. I hope you didn't take a bath in damaged gear. Keep enjoying life, it's too short not to.
  28. Replies
    18
    Views
    4,803

    So I actually went out and bought another spool...

    So I actually went out and bought another spool of orange and black since I had run out. The label marked it as 165 pound test. Now I'm not going to make a hammock suspension with it, but I'm pretty...
  29. Replies
    18
    Views
    4,803

    Second that. I've been using it for over 2 years...

    Second that. I've been using it for over 2 years now. If I remember correctly mine indicated a 50 lbs rating, I also use shock tensioners. If my tarp is subjected to any force greater than that I...
  30. Replies
    227
    Views
    75,774

    I had the same tracking info right up until...

    I had the same tracking info right up until today. Now it says should arrive today!!!!! I think USPS sucks at keeping their system updated. Can't wait to get off work and see if I get to unbox today.
  31. Thread: UQP question

    by MDCrab
    Replies
    13
    Views
    2,512

    I haven't had the need to use an UQP yet. I have...

    I haven't had the need to use an UQP yet. I have been using my DIY UQ and not been in any torrential rain that posed a threat under my spacious tarp. Since I will be receiving a incubator 20 soon I...
  32. Replies
    16
    Views
    4,445

    Looks like a y'all had a great time. Thanks for...

    Looks like a y'all had a great time. Thanks for sharing it with us.
  33. Replies
    10
    Views
    2,462

    I guess it's a little early for the geese? You...

    I guess it's a little early for the geese? You got the life there my friend.
  34. Replies
    141
    Views
    43,216

    What an elegant design! Versatile. I can foresee...

    What an elegant design! Versatile. I can foresee these popping up at hangs everywhere.
  35. Replies
    52
    Views
    9,909

    I'm a maybe, if I can get approval from the boss...

    I'm a maybe, if I can get approval from the boss lady.
  36. Replies
    227
    Views
    75,774

    Shipping indicated. :thumbup:

    Shipping indicated. :thumbup:
  37. Replies
    90
    Views
    31,052

    Poll: Absolutely. Cats are great for keeping critters...

    Absolutely. Cats are great for keeping critters out of your food, (they want it all for themselves). :lol:
  38. Replies
    227
    Views
    75,774

    Yes I sent an email yesterday and they said it...

    Yes I sent an email yesterday and they said it would have shipped by eob or early this week. I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas morning.
  39. Thread: Hi from the UK

    by MDCrab
    Replies
    7
    Views
    1,353

    Hello from across the pond!

    Hello from across the pond!
  40. Replies
    227
    Views
    75,774

    Hoping to get out the weekend of Oct 20th for a...

    Hoping to get out the weekend of Oct 20th for a backpacking loop. Really hoping it gets here before then.
  41. Packing up wet gear in the rain on the last day....

    Packing up wet gear in the rain on the last day. Knowing the task of, drying, cleaning and repacking it all, anticipating the next hang, awaits.
  42. Replies
    90
    Views
    31,052

    Poll: I find enjoyment in being out in nature...

    I find enjoyment in being out in nature regardless. I do enjoy spending time with friends and family when they are available to go. Most times with group camping it seems to be car camping. When I...
  43. Replies
    227
    Views
    75,774

    Ordered an Econ Incubator 20 on the 29th of...

    Ordered an Econ Incubator 20 on the 29th of August. Can't wait to check it out. I've been using a DIY Costco adding layers when needed. Looking forward to having lower temp options.
  44. Replies
    263
    Views
    43,530

    3rd weekend in June should work for me. I just...

    3rd weekend in June should work for me. I just have to be sure the honey do list is relatively clear.


    Edit: I will try to remember the halfsmokes!
  45. Replies
    2
    Views
    1,171

    Dash and hang, Green Ridge MD.

    So I had the opportunity to do an overnight hang last night. Last minute decision to run up to Green Ridge State Forest in Maryland. These are primitive drive in campsites. They have a fire ring and...
  46. Replies
    263
    Views
    43,530

    Noted, avoid kidney stones if possible. Second...

    Noted, avoid kidney stones if possible. Second weekend in June is might work for me. Gotta get it approved by my sweetheart though.
  47. Replies
    3
    Views
    1,480

    Ditto on the old guy dragging himself through ups...

    Ditto on the old guy dragging himself through ups n downs.
  48. Replies
    3
    Views
    1,480

    I'm going to be trying to slack pack/Shuttle...

    I'm going to be trying to slack pack/Shuttle between PennMar and Pine Grove from Thursday on. I've got a friend who is planning on camping at Pine Grove to be my support shuttle. Hope to see you out...
  49. Replies
    26
    Views
    4,342

    Depending on what fabric you are using, is the...

    Depending on what fabric you are using, is the comfort/weight ratio really worth the few oz you might save by eliminating X square feet of fabric? Could you cut these oz elsewhere in your gear and...
  50. Guess I forgot to hit post. I will be making it...

    Guess I forgot to hit post. I will be making it to the MAHHA this year. I did book a site at PGST and will be trying to hike from PennMar to PGSF got a friend who will be able to shuttle me back and...
Results 1 to 50 of 228
Page 1 of 5 1 2 3 4