Hey guys,
I ordered a top quilt for the sale. I'm pretty sure it said 6 weeks, so I understand if these aren't being shipped yet. I just wanted to touch base, and make sure my order didn't get...
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Hey guys,
I ordered a top quilt for the sale. I'm pretty sure it said 6 weeks, so I understand if these aren't being shipped yet. I just wanted to touch base, and make sure my order didn't get...
Wear a Balaclava, or something thin that covers your face. It prevents the runny nose.
My first hammock was a WBBB XLC, and I got used to hanging a light from the ridgeline. It's super handy.
I moved over to the WBRR a few months ago, along with a 13-foot Thunderfly. The 13-foot...
+1 here.
I recently ordered a new tarp, and I’m trying to order one of Dutch’s CRLs with the Tato Tarp connectors. Except Dutch’s website is OOS on the connectors, so I can’t order the CRL I want.
Any...
For number two, what you did is what I've done many times. I have a piece of Tyvek with me and typically put it on the ground under my hammock. That gives me a place to stand in sock feet to...
Just want to say that these arrived Tuesday. The pack-size was smaller than I expected, so that was a huge bonus.
I haven't had these out in the wild yet, but I've been testing them out in my...
I call that good news/better news. Nothing better than sleeping outdoors in a hardcore storm. :)
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LOL Sorry, but that was just too easy.
As for the OP: Kevlar will only stop pistol rounds...and you would need about 1-2 inches thick, plus a nylon jacket to protect it.
For most...
Hey OP, for a GHB, there's a few things you need to think of:
1. Will you be on-foot? If so weight becomes a major concern.
2. What kind of situation(s) are you anticipating?
3. Are you concerned...
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Hey OP, remind me never to hang with you. Camping in a major thunderstorm is about the only time I get truly great sleep.
Depending on where I am backpacking, I do intentionally seek out locations that aren't good for tents. In some parks, the ratio of campers to quality sites is limited, so I try to make room...plus...
Ordered! Woot!
I like it. I need better summer gear...looks like I’ve found a winner. My backpacking funds will be sufficiently replenished on Friday, so I think I’ve found where they’re going.
Does anyone have a picture that shows the packed/compressed size? It would be much appreciated.
Good video.
Before I got my first TQ, I always put a piece of tyvek down and stood in the sleeping bag. Makes getting dressed in the morning a whole lot warmer.
In deep winter, I prefer to use a Dakota Fire Pit. A few well-placed rocks around the opening, plus a metal trashcan lid create a controlled-burn fire that is extremely efficient, and radiates heat...
Your 2,000 Lbs vehicle is more than enough “encouragement” for them to move. They’ll get the hint...
ETA: Double-Aught is more effective than Aught-six.
OK, so I went with the Jacks R Better High Sierra Sniveller. It arrived yesterday just as I was getting off work, so I packed some gear and bolted for the woods!
My gear testing site is about 1...
Thanks, Shug. I’ve been watching a lot of your videos...must have missed that one.
That was one of the options that I was seriously considering. I really appreciate that you list pack-size...
Thanks for the information. Keep it coming.
Good point. I am 6’1” and ~190lbs. I’m not a very big guy. I’ve always bought the “standard size” gear, and it’s always fit.
So, I’ve been a mummy bag guy for a while. Even after converting to hammocks, I still like my mummy bags (makes putting clothes back on in the morning less chilly). However, my current 0* setup is...
Do you store the synthetic in it’s stuff sack and/or compressed in any way? Also, do you fold and/or roll it?
I do the same for both synthetic and down: I only ever compress anything when it is actually in my pack--and then it is maximum compression. At home, I store all of my insulation (UQ, Sleeping Bags,...
SnugPack Softie Elite. I have one and love it.
If it weren’t for the space consideration...and the Canadia part, I would recommend a USGI MSS.
ETA: The hood on mummy bags is the best part. ...
In my ground-camping days, the rougher the weather, the better. Super-intense storms make me sleep like a baby.
I've only been hammocking since May, so I haven't had any serious weather in my AO to...
Well, I started the day in my hammock, if that counts. Wanted to go fishing this morning in an out-of-the-way spot, so I did a quick overnight backpacking trip last night. Got up super early, had a...
So, um, Hello. :shades:
I've been lurking here for a while (even after I got my account). Mostly, I'm just learning, because I know nothing.
A little bit about me:
I've been backpacking for...