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I wanted to drop this post and throw a HUGE shout out of thanks to all of the folks who helped me out this weekend.
Between forgetting my UQ, then getting my car stuck in the only snow bank in the...

Should be there by 1400-1500ish.

Finishing my ghetto pulk this week.
Hope to put it to good use.179179

I am not super active in the forums but would still love to attend.
If that's ok, what should I bring besides wood and my gear?
Are meals communal/potluck or do we provide for ourselves?

I made my own Fronkey net out of materials that were available locally. It weighs in at 8.75oz w/ stuff sack, (also DIY).
I know I could order some nanoseeum or lighter fabric and cut the weight in...

My DIY skills have not quite reached that level...yet...

Another vote for the Outdoor Vitals pillow. Got it on a "special" deal, $10 shipped.
I only inflate it about 25-30% for sleeping, a bit more if I'm reading or watching videos.
Alternatively, my...

I've been hammocking for about 5 years now.
My first hammock was a Grand Trunk single.
I upgraded after about a year to an 11' Dutchware netless. After another year or so, I made my own Fronkey...

What’s the weight on the tarp?

After my first hang up here I bought 30' of 1.5" polyester webbing at Andy & Bax and sewed my own 14' straps...
Kind of overkill most of the time but I've needed the extra length more than once.

Just took my 8 year old daughter on her first backpacking trip.
Pretty easy half mile hike, (wanted to start out small ), to the lake.
Primitive campsites, no fires allowed, (way too dry this...

My Noah's 12 is the light brown/putty color with orange logo and trim. It's pretty low profile, even with the orange...
I bought mine at REI back in early March.
The underside of the tarp seems a...

Count me in as well please.
Load bearing in Multi-cam would be quite epic!!
Thank you for the opportunity!

It's been in the mid to high 80s here the last couple of days, pretty warm for my neck of the woods...
Took my hammock to the park to soak up some rays and have a relaxing hang. With a gentle breeze...

Should have known. You guys are awesome and produce a fantastic quality product!
Was going to buy a Jarbidge, then I found an almost brand new New River on the exchange...
When I go to buy UQs for...

Have had my Noahs 12 for a couple of months now and am extremely pleased with it!
It's taken me through a couple of pretty hellacious downpours keeping me and my gear dry as a bone.
Paid $70 for...

That's exactly what I was thinking about doing.
If snugging up the suspension ends up not working, that'll be plan B...
If I make the suspension too tight will it compress the fill and lower the...

Just got a KAQ New River synthetic UQ.
For storage, (a few weeks at a time, between trips), will it damage or detrimentally effect the insulation if I keep it in the stuff sack?
Is it better to...

Well...
It was glorious!
I experienced a little CBS, but nowhere near what I did with a pad.
I am going to play with the suspension a bit more to see if I can tighten the quilt up against my...

About to embark on my first night with my new, to me, UQ.
A KAQ New River, (thanks again Perchancetodream!)
Think I have it all rigged up correctly...we'll see...
Just in our backyard so if things...

Kinda my thoughts...
Had another night of backyard hanging last night. Low 50s, zero complaints...we're sticking with pads for awhile...

Don't know if it counts but that's pretty dang cool!

Kind of overkill, but they'd definately work...

Nooo
Thank YOU sir!

My young, (8 & 10yr old), daughters and I are just getting into hanging. On our first couple of trips we have just used our Thermarest pads down to about 40*. Although I wasn't cold to the point of...

I'll take it...
If Nydiver doesn't want it...

Can't speak to the other hammocks mentioned already, but my 10 year old daughter has become quite proficient at the marlin spike hitch. She has a couple of polyester tree straps and uses the "s" hook...

I just have climbing grade carabiners at the gathered ends of my hammock, attach them right to the tree straps with a marlin spike hitch, (simplest knot ever).
It's certainly not the lightest option...

Trees in my area get pretty large. I made my own 8' straps and had a hard time finding a hanging spot on my last outing...I am going to go 12' next time I make some...might be overkill, but I'm not a...

Howdy neighbor!
Welcome from Portland, OR!

What's the coldest you've ever taken the Quick Hang down to?
I like the idea of a full-length quilt, but my feet just don't get too cold, (I usually end up peeling my wool socks off halfway through...

Cool.
Congrats!!
Post some pics of your first hang w/ it!

Going to take the plunge and buy an underquilt.
On a budget and DIY is not an option.
I am torn between the Jarbidge and MollyMac's Shamu.
Insight from those that have used either, (or other...

I'm pretty new to hammocking as well, but here are my thoughts:
Order a Dutch hammock. I just purchased an 11' NylonD from him a couple of weeks ago. It was at my door 6 days from the time I sent my...

Maybe a dumb question here, but if you dip your clothes, then wear them, aren't you still exposing yourself to all those nasty chemicals that kill bugs?
Even if it's dried, won't it still get wet...

Just curious,
How does your GT UL work for you?
It's only rated up to 200 lbs...
I bought a couple of them for my daughters and I've been afraid to even look at them for fear of instant explosion...

I'm sorry, I don't understand what you mean by that.
Pretty new here, not 100% hip to all the jargon...

I've cnsidered buying one of the utli-kilts for a few years now. The only thing holding me back is the price...I'm a dyed-in-the-wool cheapskate and the idea of spending that kind of money on any...

Our Harbor Freight has these on sale right now for $4/pair.
Going to pick some up for use with my daughters' hammocks. The girls weigh less than 100# each so the straps are kinda overkill, but at...

Been playing with ridgelines a bit over the last couple of weeks.
Finally found the sweet spot, for me.
Ordered some Zing-it from Dutch and will officially make it permanent(ish) tonight...

Welcome from Oregon!

Naw,
That'd be like a guy named Fallkniven carrying a Schrade...
Keep the faith brother :-)

Been there, done that. Sorry for your pooch, (and your pocketbook).
Our last dog blew out both her ACLs, recovery was long and painful. She was a good dog though, and worth every penny.
Really miss...

What are the dates and location for the summer hang? (If that's been determined yet)
I'm new to this and would like to see how the pros do it...
Southern WA would be cool for me as well.

That's the NylonD olive green.
I like it a lot...

"Fun shot of the girls spending time with dad.
Can't believe you guys have leafs on da trees!"

Been a super mild winter here...spring...

Just received my Dutch hammock yesterday!
Took it to the park and strung it up as soon as I got home!!
Love it!
The NylonD fabric is way softer feeling than my GT's nylon, and a bit more stretchy....

My 8 and10 year old daughters love the independence that hammocking allows.
if we're car camping I do still set up the big tent as they are both a little self-conscious when it comes to changing...

Not a gram counter by any stretch of the imagination...my packs a North Face Minuteman, quite possibly the heaviest pack ever made. It works for me though...
I like the looks of that Kelty, will see...

Any recs for a decent, affordable, ($50 or less), framed, (internal or external, doesn't matter at this point), backpack for a youngin'?
Or perhaps a frame mod for a daypack?
Willing to spend a bit...

Same story here...but I have two of them, (daughters), 8 & 10 yrs old respectively...
My 10yr old is pretty strong for her age and can handle a bit more of a loadout, but the issue we're having is...