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Just like Soul Embrace stated, the snakeskin I would recommend is mesh. Early on, some companies made Snakeskins out of dyneema, that ended up holding in moisture. The bag the tarp is stored can be...

A dyneema Stuff sac came with my HG Palace Tarp. I purchased dyneema skins at that time, thinking weight savings. Saw many comparison videos and the weight was equal with mesh and moisture was an...

DCF is tougher than you think, Snakeskin, not so much, but cheap and an easy fix if it gets small holes. I did and do the same snakeskin and roll using end cordage to wrapped around the roll and...

If you want a Challenge, Take Rt 50 Off of 275 and head east to Shawnee State Forest. It’s called “The Little Smokies of Ohio” and their is no issue hanging there. It may be the most rigorous...

Thanks I did make one modification. I put a shock cord loop on the pillow and then looped the pillow through the Yellow Zing-it and itself; so that I could take the pillow in and out f the hammock...

Thank you for your kind words. I love the S2S Pillow in the hammock once I figured out how much air to keep in / let out to get the correct support. The Down Jacket method and down Pillow didn’t...

I owe my success to you Shug! When I first started preparing for the thru hike, 8 years ago, I needed to replace a 5 lbs Eureka Backpacking Tent and aa 7lb External Frame Pack. This forum and your...

I went 11 foot for a ten foot WB and never felt like the space was too tight. I did have a couple of tight hangs were the 11 ft Tarp was almost too close to the trees and a 12 foot would not have...

It’s a 1/8 Gossamer Gear Pad, sewn in between Tyvik to create an ultra light camping pad. Learned about it on this forum that led me to JacksDrinkwater YouTube: https://youtu.be/W5SJ7wYjLZY

I have four 15 minute post gear reviews on my you tube channel if interested. But the rest of the kit was pretty much standard thru hike lightweight gear. Favorite clothing item was the Patagonia...

If it’s a four season tarp that you need, then the Palace is the way to go. It work for my entire Thru Hike, through all seasons.

You are correct, the straps can be removed from the Buckles that stay attached the hammock. However, the beatle Buckles stay attached to the straps. I just found the second method quicker/easier...

Thanks for the support of the write up. I think we start with the Faith, but the trail confirms it on a daily basis at a slower speed to make it more recognizable. I loved the speed and routine of...

Due to Snow, I thought this morning would be a good time to post this:

2018 Post-AT Thru Hike Hammock breakdown

I completed a thru hike of the Appalachian Trail and I thought I would put...

No to the full length UQ. 3/4 is great for a Thru Hike! Mine was the WBBB 20* Yeti. (Although I could be swayed by their newer Wookies, ��). I was hoping for a Women’s/Short Neo Air but got the...

TallPaul, I never met her because of her earlier start date. However, I attached my S2S Pillow to the Ridgeline so I could find relief, in the middle of the night, without worry! Although, my fellow...

The Trek simply reported the responses from the small sample of thru and section hikers that responded to their survey. Like any statistical analysis, one must be careful when extrapolating meaning...

It truly is a personal choice. Shrewd helped me a great deal as I finalized prep for my 18 thru hike. I would have shipped a Neo Air with my one resupply to Fontana Dam, if I knew then what I know...

Not strange at all! I start with loosening the snap and cord on the Top Quilt. Pull my Arms out next. Head covering changed to lighter cover or pulling the buff down around neck or off totally. ...

Don’t know how I missed it in my subscription! Thanks!

Have you done a video on this stand! If not, I would love to see “Shug of the third person” set it up and pontificate on its usefulness!

Due to this thread, my wife got me one for a stocking stuffer! But I am wondering if the straps will dry out in this sac? Do you know if it holds in moisture or if it’s breathable enough to allow...

Palace for a Thru Hike or section hikes that you can’t “bail” should the wind and precipitation become an issue. Standard if the cost is an issue and if number of nights on Trail don’t / won’t...

I used two AGG Mesh Sacks to hold the Dutchware Polystraps with Beetle Buckles on the outside of the pack. But after seeing this, I plan on giving the Sap Sac a try. I never liked the idea of a wet...

Because of wet tarp more often than a dry tarp, I quit using the Stuff Sac. Roll the Snakeskin from one end to the other and squish. Then I take the 12 foot Ridgeline Zing-It and wrap it around...

23 Nights were spent in shelters and one night in Lake of the Clouds Hut. However, blowing up the mattress was never fun! Lol. Leaving the Shelter was a little quicker, but you had to be quiet and...

Yep! Lol. Stayed in the bottom of my pack until needed. Also lined the pack with a Barca Lounger that I used to protect the Neo Air. But remember, I am 58, with a bad back and really wanted a...

I think that New York may be getting confused with New Jersey. New Jersey requires everyone to camp within the State Park System and at designated sites. However, this wasn’t really an issue. I...

Thanks! Finally quit overthinking it! Best experience ever!

In the pay AMC camps that I stayed at, I never chose to hang over a platform and many didn’t have trees that would allow for it any way. The platforms were crowded with my fellow thru hikers that...

I used the HG 11 ft Palace over the WBBB for my 2018 Thru Hike. I never wanted or needed the 12 footer. Just the opposite, in the Whites, some established camp spots are tight and finding trees...

+1. I think it is because it seems to be easier to fill from various water Sources. The difference a year makes sometimes.

I have used Sawyer, Platy and Evernew Bags. Was satisfied with the Evernew the most. However, I am now using and carrying the Vecto Water Container from CNOC Here is a vid of it: ...

I am ready to hit the AT in Twelve Days. I have previously used the Sawyer, Tornado Tube, Evernew Bladder to Smart Water Bottle Filtration System. I also carry a foot of Dutch Tubing to make it a...

+1 20* Sewn to insure Warmth. 30* and higher, snaps to allow versatility to vent in warmer temps. Plus, if you don’t need the warmth of the footbox of the 20*on those rare occasions it warms up...

Thanks Countrybois, A picture is worth a thousand words and shows a great comparison of the two pads.

I have a 20 degree Burrow and the snap in the back has never bother me. I use a pillow so maybe the snap is between my shoulders and the back of my head on the pillow. I’ve also never noticed The...

I have a 50* UGQ Flight Jacket that weighs 10.35oz. I have had it down to 45* and slept well many times. I took it to 42* and was restless and “fetal” positioned a couple of times to warm back up,...

When comparing the Z Seat to the Pad, though made of the same material the pads are different. The Z Seat is slightly thicker and the panels are smaller in length and width. The Seat also comes...

Nedh84, Thanks for responding, that helps!

I agree that it most likely is Lake Vesuvius. On one trip I camped between a field and a stream. People were swimming in portions of the stream late that afternoon when I arrived. I never went back...

Just did an overnight hang with my 20* Burrow TQ Green outer and Black inner. However, sometime during the night (old age pee schedule) the TQ got inverted, Green inner and Black outer. Didn’t...

The HG Single Mesh Sleeve has a tapered end and a Cinch Cord end. I start at the Tapered end and Roll that End with that ridgeline trapped in it. I Roll all the way to the Cinch end. Then I use...

+1 It’s funny though, the last “Pocket” item is my Toiletry Sac with Trowel. I debate which pocket will be “cleaner” or less chance for cross contamination - next to a cook pot sac or next to a...

No, A water bottle and water filtration kit go in the pocket, the Palace Tarp goes above those items strapped in the yellow Zing-it Cinch Rope. I also will clip the Dutch Stinger to one of the Cords...

I strongly urge the purchase of the mesh sleeves. It truly does help compress and roll the Palace Tarp to easily slip into the CF Stuff Sac Provided. However, the mesh is even more important on...

I have shock cord on my Palace and Hookworms on Reflectic attached to tent stakes. I like the little bit of shock cord for “Give” to the Tarp in case there are high winds or I accidentally trip on...

Is the propane to heat the water! So thoughtful.

+1 Have done the same.

I would think that the lower the temp of the quilt, the higher the loft of the quilt (measured in inches). I always have placed the higher temp quilt outside of the lower quilt so as not to lesson...