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    I use zing-it/lash-it for both my ridgeline and...

    I use zing-it/lash-it for both my ridgeline and guy-lines. I watched this video years ago by Brandon at Warbonnet and still use the buntline hitch, trucker's hitch for my ridgeline and the loop and a...
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    Sticky: Gotta love a Doxie pic!!

    Gotta love a Doxie pic!!
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    I always just thought it was the color, but the...

    I always just thought it was the color, but the link indicates that zing-it has a slicker coating for arborists to throw it over branches. Sounds like lash-it is what I need as it hold knots better....
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    Thanks for sharing!

    Thanks for sharing!
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    Going to have to pass on this trip (that didn't...

    Going to have to pass on this trip (that didn't take long :().

    I've been recovering from a rotator cuff injury and was sure that I was past it. I've been doing stretches and light weights.
    Tried...
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    Just meet at Yates Then? What time are you all...

    Just meet at Yates Then? What time are you all thinking? I'm in no hurry, so hanging out at Yates for awhile until everyone is ready is fine with me.
    So you know who I am, I'll be driving a silver...
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    Is this open to others? Is it still in the works?...

    Is this open to others? Is it still in the works? I might slip up for an overnight backpacking trip and then stay over Friday night in the campgrounds. Let me know what you all have planned.
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    Welcome! From a neighbor in Elgin. I'm the same....

    Welcome! From a neighbor in Elgin.
    I'm the same. I do most of my backpacking in the Foothills.
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    I like the idea now that I'm retired. Was hard to...

    I like the idea now that I'm retired. Was hard to get a way before that. I could be up for a hike and hang, depending on the where and when.
  10. Thread: Pfaff Serger

    by Wkerber
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    I think it really comes in handy for sewing seams...

    I think it really comes in handy for sewing seams when making clothing. In the MYOG world they seem to be popular when sewing outdoor materials that stretch like Polartec or the very popular Polartec...
  11. Yeah, there's just not a lot of decent...

    Yeah, there's just not a lot of decent backpacking in the Midlands area. I generally head to the Foothills Trail in upstate SC. I haven't thru-hiked it yet (77 mi). I just do out and back hikes on...
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    Thanks for the video, Bob. I don't have a DCF...

    Thanks for the video, Bob. I don't have a DCF tarp, but still might use it on my Silpoly tarp to keep it more neat and tangle free. I usually just grab it and start shoving it into the stuff sack....
  13. Nice job with the video and what turned out to be...

    Nice job with the video and what turned out to be a great trip. I just recently retired and plan to do it hopefully in the next year.
    For others interested in the FHT, I ran across this which might...
  14. I did that loop 4-5 years ago. At that time,...

    I did that loop 4-5 years ago. At that time, there were quite a few lay downs on the Fork Mtn section of the trail, so a lot of crawling under, over or going around. I don't think that section gets...
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    Thanks everyone for the info. I haven't been to...

    Thanks everyone for the info. I haven't been to any of those places, so when the time comes I'll just pick and go explore a new area. You all gave me the info I needed.
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    AL/GA - 1 or 2 nights recommendations

    I may be heading to southern GA to visit my sister in the next 6-8 weeks and was wondering if anyone could recommend a 1 or 2 night trip either in AL or GA. I'll be driving down from SC and wanted to...
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    I don't think you have enough tension on the top...

    I don't think you have enough tension on the top (presser foot) to pull the top thread and bobbin thread back into the webbing 1/2 way. Also, make sure you are using a size 16-18 needle with Mara 50....
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    If you're not worried about weight or you don't...

    If you're not worried about weight or you don't mind carrying another 29 ounces, one of these might be the ticket. You can get them in various sizes and heights from Amazon. I've had one larger than...
  19. Thread: Sewing needles

    by Wkerber
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    Thread size together with needle size matters. I...

    Thread size together with needle size matters. I picked this up somewhere years ago and can't take credit for it.

    Needle sizes (Conversions)

    MR 2.0 = Nm 70 = Size 10
    MR 2.5 = Nm 75 = Size 11...
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    If you can't get the extra time off to thru-hike...

    If you can't get the extra time off to thru-hike it, I'd probably park at Table Rock and arrange a shuttle to Bad Creek or Sloan Bridge then hike back to Table Rock or start at Table Rock and hike to...
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    How was your trip?

    How was your trip?
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    +1

    +1
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    Great video. Never through hiked it, but have...

    Great video. Never through hiked it, but have done sections hikes 3 or 4 times. You have to give credit to the Foothill Trail Org, Boy Scouts, DNR and Duke power for keeping that trail in pretty good...
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    Make sure to take a bug headnet, wide brim hat,...

    Make sure to take a bug headnet, wide brim hat, long sleeve shirt, long pants and even gloves just in case. Spray you clothing and gear down with Permethrin before you go. I hope you are early enough...
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    Pretty sure that's a whipping knot. Some use them...

    Pretty sure that's a whipping knot. Some use them on soft shackles to close the loop.

    https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/49979-A-more-user-friendly-Soft-Shackle
  26. I saw that we still need some items so I picked...

    I saw that we still need some items so I picked up a 2 roll pack of paper towels, pack of plates, pack of cups and a roll of aluminum foil. Not sure how to update that.
  27. Thursday may be a bit of a wet and wild time...

    Thursday may be a bit of a wet and wild time until late afternoon or early evening, when the storm passes through.
  28. Ok, good to know. I'll plan on coming. I'm just...

    Ok, good to know. I'll plan on coming. I'm just not a facebook or twitter person, don't even have an account.
  29. Am I the only one going? I haven't seen any...

    Am I the only one going? I haven't seen any activity on this thread and I have to request time by tomorrow. Hello???
  30. Planning on attending my first SC State Hangers...

    Planning on attending my first SC State Hangers group hang. I've been close to attending a couple of time in the past, but work always got in the way. Bringing some stuff for the Gearage sale as I...
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    Greetings from Elgin SC.

    Greetings from Elgin SC.
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    For 2 inch plastic hardware try Quest Outfitters....

    For 2 inch plastic hardware try Quest Outfitters. I've actually had them refund shipping, when the actual cost came in under what was quoted.
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    I think one of the easiest things to miss when...

    I think one of the easiest things to miss when you first start using a hammock is not getting the hang angle correct. If the hammock doesn't have enough sag (30 degree hang angle), it's hard to be...
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    Here's the original:...

    Here's the original:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfEM6yEO268
  35. When I have that problem, I just hook my...

    When I have that problem, I just hook my suspension lines to my ridge line. 1st prusik a smaller diameter cord loop to the ridge line (the line for the cord loop doesn't have to be extremely strong)....
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    Usually Woodford's bourbon for me. However,...

    Usually Woodford's bourbon for me. However, starting to like sipping some of the better tequilas lately. Current fav is Casamigos.
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    I'm not in brown bear country, but I don't even...

    I'm not in brown bear country, but I don't even comprehend the value of these bags against bear. You can hang it PCT style to keep it out of the bear's reach, but you can do that with a silnylon bag....
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    Arrowhead Equipment may have some synthetic...

    Arrowhead Equipment may have some synthetic quilts ready to ship.
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    1st hammock was a grand trunk skeeter beeter pro....

    1st hammock was a grand trunk skeeter beeter pro. Current hammock depends on temp and bugs in using a Dream Hammocks Darien, Dutchware half-wit or one of a variety of netless hammocks.
  40. Carrying 43 lbs from Table Rock up to Sassafras...

    Carrying 43 lbs from Table Rock up to Sassafras Mtn would be a tough day 1 for sure. I liked the old Cantrell Homestead as well. I got a kick out of the fire pits and rock chairs that people have...
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    Hammock Gear Zippered Top Quilt

    It looks like Hammock Gear has gone from a snap/cinch foot box to a zipper/cinch foot box. Has anyone tried this new zippered version? What are your thoughts? Not sure what I think about using...
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    I have a Hammock Gear 20° and 2 DIY Climashield...

    I have a Hammock Gear 20° and 2 DIY Climashield top quilts (1 about 35° and the other at 50°). Just thinking about something more compressible and good to about 40°. Considering a 40° Hammock Gear...
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    Hammock Gear 50 Degree Top Quilt Question

    Anyone own a Hammock Gear 50 degree top quilt with 2 ozs. of overfill that can tell me the lower end comfort range? I'll probably just get a 40 degree but was wondering about the 50 with the sewn...
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    Sssshhh....not so loud! I love the Foothills...

    Sssshhh....not so loud!
    I love the Foothills trail. I've done 3 or 4 sections on it thus far and was supposed to thru-hike it last fall, but then that thing called work messed up my plans.
    If you...
  45. Thread: Singer 328k?

    by Wkerber
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    I have a couple of 401a Singer machines and they...

    I have a couple of 401a Singer machines and they work great. Neither are in a table, but I picked the 1st one up for $50 from Craigslist and the 2nd one was $10 from a Goodwill store outlet.

    Edit:...
  46. Thread: 600 fp down

    by Wkerber
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    In my experience it means more weight and less...

    In my experience it means more weight and less compressible. Should work fine for your use. I have a 650 fp jacket and no feathers poke me. I think you get the poking when the fill is 80% down and...
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    I want that!! Well, not yours, but one like it.

    I want that!! Well, not yours, but one like it.
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    It does happen. I have 8 machines (I'm a...

    It does happen. I have 8 machines (I'm a lightweight compared to some on this forum) that I've picked up various places. It's fun to bring them back to life. The last one was when my wife and I were...
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    I've used the hot hands in my hammock before and...

    I've used the hot hands in my hammock before and they worked out decent. I'm not going to try a liquid based fuel heater in my nylon hammock. I had a zippo hand warmer years ago and tried it a...
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    A lot of replies, so may be dups. Peace Out...

    A lot of replies, so may be dups.

    Peace Out
    Ambrosia
    Surrender
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