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    The double wit Or full wit As my dad used to...

    The double wit
    Or full wit
    As my dad used to say " nit-wit" lol!
  2. Don't hate your voice! Your narrative sounds very...

    Don't hate your voice! Your narrative sounds very professional. To me, your voice sounds like Billy Ray Cyrus in the Hannah Montana movie! Ha! And I mean that in the best way possible. ( I have two...
  3. Genius design! I will be ordering one in the...

    Genius design! I will be ordering one in the near future!
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    Thank you all for your responses. The few times...

    Thank you all for your responses. The few times I've been in cooler weather I had synthetic thermals , Heavier socks, and a beanie hat. I guess the next step would be a fleece or down jacket.thanks...
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    Question: winter sleep clothes

    While winter backpacking, what is everyone sleeping in? I have both a 20* top/underquilt, while still being wieght conscious , how much extra clothes are we wearing/ carrying? I'm assuming that I...
  6. Sweet! All of the cool kids are going to want a...

    Sweet! All of the cool kids are going to want a Set!.................. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and taking us along on your trips! You deserve it!
  7. I was hoping to make it up, but I'm working all...

    I was hoping to make it up, but I'm working all weekend.☹️
  8. I bought a few on the kickstarter pre-sale. I...

    I bought a few on the kickstarter pre-sale. I like the simplicity of the "daisy chain" for my kids. I may order some more to give away as gifts with a hammock for Christmas to some non- hammockers....
  9. Thank you!

    Thank you!
  10. Is it possible to show up last minute on...

    Is it possible to show up last minute on Saturday? I will not know what my work/ family schedule will be until the end of that week. I'll gladly chip in for my share of expense if I make it. Thanks?
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    I'm following. I showed up at the 2014 hang to...

    I'm following. I showed up at the 2014 hang to see what it was all about. I did not stay over, but met a handful of nice people and checked out some set ups. That Steamill location is nice. I met...
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    Mine came today! I'm going to officially open it...

    Mine came today! I'm going to officially open it tomorrow and savor the moment!
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    I bought a superfly last year on Black Friday at...

    I bought a superfly last year on Black Friday at a discount, I want to say about $20 cheaper. Also most of the other cottage vendors have specials that day. I dropped a lot of money last year but...
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    119408 I did this with my daughter this past...

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    I did this with my daughter this past July. Superfly, three trees. One at the foot and two fairly close together for the head/ shoulders. Use your pull outs for a little more room.
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    If anyone ever has a chance to island camp in...

    If anyone ever has a chance to island camp in Lake George do it! First time for me, can't wait to go back! These pics are from Fork island. We were even able to get a dive...
  16. Shep, how was your trip? I wanted to go but I...

    Shep, how was your trip? I wanted to go but I couldn't swing it that weekend!
  17. Thank you for reminding me! I've been meaning to...

    Thank you for reminding me! I've been meaning to do that for a while! Thanks to dutch and to all members for sharing so much knowledge!
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    Thanks for your response! If I make it up there,...

    Thanks for your response! If I make it up there, I will have to inquire about it. The rest of my group will be tenting, so there will be room for me somewhere.thanks.
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    Lake George,ny question

    I may have an opportunity to camp on an island at Lake George later this month. Are hammocks ok , any restrictions? And I'm assuming that there will be suitable trees for hanging a hammock. I'm not...
  20. I was looking forward to this, but I'm not...

    I was looking forward to this, but I'm not available that weekend! Darn!
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    Ha! Those hot dogs are excellent and a great...

    Ha! Those hot dogs are excellent and a great value! As a matter of fact , I was eating one with my two quilts under my arm the day I purchased them!
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    Big hill shelter, Harriman ny

    Day trip with the hammocks! Our first time at Harriman, I hope many more to come!115530115531115532115533115534
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    Btw, the image of it in the stuff sack can easily...

    Btw, the image of it in the stuff sack can easily be compressed a little smaller!
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    115394115393115395115392ok , just got back from...

    115394115393115395115392ok , just got back from my local Costco. They had plenty of them as of today.i took a few pics to show what they look like. First the way it's packaged. Then the label. Then...
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    That would be a small price to pay to spend that...

    That would be a small price to pay to spend that kind of time with either of my kids!
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    Nice pics! I haven't been on the Delaware in a...

    Nice pics! I haven't been on the Delaware in a very long time! Looks like fun!
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    I had to stalk the mailman!

    I recently ordered a flight jacket when it was on sale. I never expected it to be ready and shipped so soon! I received an email telling me it was on its way. I tracked the shipping for Saturday and...
  28. I just picked up a 20* flight jacket on sale to...

    I just picked up a 20* flight jacket on sale to go with my Zeppelin I bought on Black Friday!
  29. Thanks for the video! It's good to see what the...

    Thanks for the video! It's good to see what the terrain looks like up that way.
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    No debate here! I agree with your facts. But it's...

    No debate here! I agree with your facts. But it's simply Taylor ham up this way, just as the map states! I just can't believe that most outside of New Jersey don't know what it is!
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    Welcome from passaic county! Btw its Taylor ham...

    Welcome from passaic county! Btw its Taylor ham here!
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    I've been meaning to get in touch with you! I'm...

    I've been meaning to get in touch with you! I'm hoping for some free time to get to Harriman, I've never been up there. I'd like to do a short overnighter to shake out my new gear/ set-up.
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    I have not figured out yet what I want to go with...

    I have not figured out yet what I want to go with long term, but in the meantime I found the package of four nightize with the plastic figure 9s works good temporarily ( two packs). Eight feet each....
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    Just my 2 cents worth, I'm fairly new to all of...

    Just my 2 cents worth, I'm fairly new to all of this. The Derek Hansen pipe stand can be made/ put together at a little over $100-120. And is able to hold a longer hammock and a tarp! Home Depot...
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    Hello from Little Falls

    Hello from Little Falls
  36. Thread: Test run

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    A few weeks ago I finally got a nice day to paint...

    A few weeks ago I finally got a nice day to paint the stand. I've been stockpiling parts all winter, hammock ,tarp quilt and just received my Dutch tarpflies. And Friday night was it! I hope I can...
  37. Thread: Test run

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    Test run

    Finally got out last night in the backyard. Months of reading threads and learning here!106923106922106924 first night sleeping in a hammock ever! I woke up a few times but way better than on the...
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    Shirt came today!........stickers came...

    Shirt came today!........stickers came yesterday,thanks Shug! I showed my daughters both items when they arrived and they just shook their heads!
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    Nice country! Thank you for bringing us along! I...

    Nice country! Thank you for bringing us along! I think the detail was great!
  40. Ha ha! Yes, I called you dude! And meant it in...

    Ha ha! Yes, I called you dude! And meant it in best possible way!........can you shoot me your adress so I can get a sticker or two? Thanks. You must be overwhelmed with the forums' response!
  41. Dude, I'm in! Thanks Shug for your contribution...

    Dude, I'm in! Thanks Shug for your contribution to this community!
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    I wish I saw this yesterday, I would have also! I...

    I wish I saw this yesterday, I would have also! I thought I was on their email as well but I didn't get any notice. I wonder where it was promoted? Too bad.
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    Thats the kind of feedback I need. This is all a...

    Thats the kind of feedback I need. This is all a work in progress! I'm figuring I can always vent the UQ in warmer months. I really don't know until I can get outside and use all of my components...
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    Btw. I currently havea REI down sleeping bag 20*...

    Btw. I currently havea REI down sleeping bag 20* for a top layer/quilt until I can purchase a TQ. I am new to all of this, I'm learning as I go! For the more difficult part, finding some hang time in...
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    998609986199862here's some pics! I hope it loads,...

    998609986199862here's some pics! I hope it loads, my first time doing this! To answer your question, Im figuring three season camping in the northeast. Going by many post reads this seemed to be the...
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    I see you pulled the trigger! Mine came about a...

    I see you pulled the trigger! Mine came about a week after I ordered, very happy, I'm just waiting for a chance to set it up. I was happy to take advantage of the Black Friday specials!
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    Zeppelin has landed

    I received my 20* Zeppelin yesterday, very excited to open it! The quality is beautiful! I have not set it up yet. But it looks great, glad to own a piece of your artwork!
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    I didn't see anything on the website about a...

    I didn't see anything on the website about a beanie included, and I waited until the package arrived! I did not get an "extra" beanie, only the one I ordered. Maybe they changed their policy , I dont...
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    Update! I received my WBBB about a week after I...

    Update! I received my WBBB about a week after I ordered it. I had to wait a day or two to relish the moment to open it, as I was too busy with work. Yesterday my UGQ Zeppelin arrived and I waited...
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    Thank you ,that looks great! I never thought of...

    Thank you ,that looks great! I never thought of that! I love this forum!
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