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  1. Did Thing1 continue carving after your Minesota...

    Did Thing1 continue carving after your Minesota winter camp?
  2. Molly Mac

    The canvas Molly Mac sock is the best sock for deep cold that I have ever seen used. It is good to see that a few of the old time members are still around. Thanks Mac, it has been awhile. ...Book
  3. Thread: Bug defense

    by Carver
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    I used to use permethrin spray and then switched...

    I used to use permethrin spray and then switched to Sawyer Premium soak. The problem was that the treatment only lasted a short time. I have found that Insect Shield clothing is well worth the...
  4. Please check out the FS Pagami Fire video before...

    Please check out the FS Pagami Fire video before you head out.
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    I will turn ninety this summer so that comfort...

    I will turn ninety this summer so that comfort has become more important than tuffing it out on a long distance hike. Both knees are gone, so that it will be very short hikes off trail to base camp....
  6. Hazard Trees

    https://youtu.be/9OfyC3bxVfc A conk is a fungi that indicates dead wood. A tree may appear to be sound, but if you notice a conk on its stem, avoid it.
  7. Old time lumperjack river log crossing......point...

    Old time lumperjack river log crossing......point both feet in the same direction at a 20 to 30 degree angle. This should help to prevent you from straddling the log in case you fall.
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    The army issued wearable sleeping bags during the...

    The army issued wearable sleeping bags during the Korean War.
  9. Thank you for posting. A very special trip to...

    Thank you for posting. A very special trip to always remember.
  10. Forgotten video, forgotten bushbuddy, just be...

    Forgotten video, forgotten bushbuddy, just be sure to check and always remember your compass and you will be okay.
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    There are over five hundred different bark beetle...

    There are over five hundred different bark beetle species in the United States. In most of the cases, they bore threw the bark, lay their eggs and then die. The larvae often causes more damage than...
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    Lodgepole pine does not compete well with other...

    Lodgepole pine does not compete well with other tree species so that it is most often found in burned over areas or clear cuts. The problem then is that the result is a dog hair stand with way too...
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    Yellowstone now states that you should never...

    Yellowstone now states that you should never climb a tree in order to escape a grizzly attack. They would do well to study Night of the Grizzlies and then get out of the office once in awhile.
  14. Your thoughts on your Superiorgear integrated...

    Your thoughts on your Superiorgear integrated hammock as opposed to your Superiorgear snap on under quilt hammock. Do you have a favorite or does it depend more on the weather conditions?
  15. Impressive chopping skills. Sector seven at 30...

    Impressive chopping skills. Sector seven at 30 below is the place to be as long as it is not windy. Have you been in contact with the Maple King lately?
  16. Suug......At present, in the manor that our...

    Suug......At present, in the manor that our country is divided, we need you more than ever to keep Sector Seven an open destination.
  17. You were there at the best time. Rain is in the...

    You were there at the best time. Rain is in the forecast for next week. I am really impressed with your winter cooking.
  18. Really great video. The chain saw problem sounds...

    Really great video. The chain saw problem sounds as if you are getting too much gas. If you turn the low in just a bit, it should be okay.
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    Please be careful of charcoal in an enclosed...

    Please be careful of charcoal in an enclosed setting. The fumes from charcoal can be dangerous and cause you to become ill.
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    New gear check down.

    https://youtu.be/yQ9xi4Ld7PENew gear check down. Cross bands, 30 dollar tarp, Big Agnes camp stool, Kodak tripod, and the Primus Coffee Press, all made the grade.
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    Check out "The Ecology of Coevolved Species." Be...

    Check out "The Ecology of Coevolved Species." Be prepared to be snowed under for there is on overload of information on just one video.
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    Well done. Always looking forward to your next...

    Well done. Always looking forward to your next video.
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    He has another video that shows how little we...

    He has another video that shows how little we really know about the forest. I have to keep playing it over and over again because there is so much information in it that I was unaware of. The...
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    I tried to set it up in the same configuration as...

    I tried to set it up in the same configuration as you use to answer comments on one page. Limited computer skills so that I need your help once again. So many of the tests turned out so well that I...
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    88 years old with shot knees on the trail

    https://youtu.be/D_LEzakmUFM 88 years old with shot knees checking to see if I could handle an electric bike on the trail. I also wanted to see how much gear the bike...
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    The Delta Lake Fire reached 65 Acres at a cost of...

    The Delta Lake Fire reached 65 Acres at a cost of three million dollars. Two weeks after the start, there were 241 "firefighters" assigned to a 65 acre fire that years ago would have been handled by...
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    The electric bike is great for I was having...

    The electric bike is great for I was having trouble with a replacement knee on hills. Now, I just press the assist button and it is over the top without even having to shift. It is also very easy...
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    Just turned 88 and my knees are gone. So...I...

    Just turned 88 and my knees are gone. So...I just purchased an electric bike and am back on the trail. "Boldly going forth, I know not where."
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    Thanks again Shug...Have you looked at waterproof...

    Thanks again Shug...Have you looked at waterproof socks. They may be an item that turns out better than expected.
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    Any chance that you may breakout the Canadian...

    Any chance that you may breakout the Canadian Bushbuddy along with Dan's Companion Burner for your next trip up north? Bacon in the morning and steak at night on the first day is something to look...
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    Hazard Trees

    https://youtu.be/9OfyC3bxVfc This may help to show some of the danger signs.
  32. Thread: Winter tips

    by Carver
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    I am too old to snowshoe very far so that I...

    I am too old to snowshoe very far so that I usually base camp. I usually set up a top down fire before I turn in so that I can light the fire and return to the hammock and wait for it to burn down a...
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    Hazard Trees

    https://youtu.be/9OfyC3bxVfcI am in my late eighties so that at times I am a bit hard to understand but I hope that this video may give you a few things to look out for.
  34. It is 62 years ago since I spent a summer as a...

    It is 62 years ago since I spent a summer as a Forest Service lookout in Montana. The only person that I saw that summer was the District Ranger who packed in supplies every two weeks. Bread at...
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    I gave up on counting days and purchased the...

    I gave up on counting days and purchased the Insect Shield garments. They cost a bit more but are worth it when you factor in the expense of treating clothes over and over again.
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    virtual high five from the northwoods

    virtual high five from the northwoods
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    Winter Canteen

    The winter arctic canteen is reliable but heavy but is worth the weight.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=as9tvxlpS_k
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    Request information on the tarp that you used in...

    Request information on the tarp that you used in the set up.
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    Shug's last Winter Camping video drew 381 views...

    Shug's last Winter Camping video drew 381 views on HF, whereas the same video on his channel had 34388 views. Shug mentioned on a reply that he is thinking of cancelling his YouTube connection. We...
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    I am satisfied with my current setup so that I...

    I am satisfied with my current setup so that I usually just check out roundtable and outings. I subscribed to Shug so that I don't miss any of his videos.
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    Roundtable question.....I entered the same video...

    Roundtable question.....I entered the same video under two different forums with very different results. The Hazard Tree video received 135 views under Roundtable, 868 views under General Hammock...
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    Navigating Hammock Forums

    Donating member status has been open for this month but with little response. Curious as to how most members navigate and use the forum.
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    I unhook the waist belt whenever I go off trail. ...

    I unhook the waist belt whenever I go off trail. If you fall, or rather when you fall in deep snow hooked into a pulk, you can get really tangled up. There are times when you are floating and can...
  44. Do you still have one of your first videos on...

    Do you still have one of your first videos on tarps before hammocks? It changed how I camped and I want to thank you for that plus the many other ways that you have inspired us to get outside.
  45. Thread: Hazard Trees

    by Carver
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    The Machete should work or even a hand saw for...

    The Machete should work or even a hand saw for the wood is dead in that part of the tree.
  46. Thread: Hazard Trees

    by Carver
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    Over 1200 people perished in the Peshtigo Fire in...

    Over 1200 people perished in the Peshtigo Fire in Wisconsin in 1871. It was at the same time as the Chicago Fire. Both fires are almost forgotten in today's timeline.
  47. Thread: Hazard Trees

    by Carver
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    Hazard Trees

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OfyC3bxVfcComparing results from General Hammock Talk as to Roundtable entry.
  48. I am not certain on how to get the word out when...

    I am not certain on how to get the word out when you have only one person looking at roundtable and no one checking announcements at the same time 76 people are checking DYI.
  49. I had thought that there would be a greater...

    I had thought that there would be a greater response to Roundtable being open to all but so far not much has happened. It would be great if more members would bring up their old posts and start a...
  50. There is no real reason not to have proper...

    There is no real reason not to have proper protection on your own land.
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