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    Hey guys, I ordered a top quilt for the sale. ...

    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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    Wear a Balaclava, or something thin that covers...

    Wear a Balaclava, or something thin that covers your face. It prevents the runny nose.
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    My first hammock was a WBBB XLC, and I got used...

    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...
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    +1 here.

    +1 here.
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    Tato Tarp Connectors OOS

    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...
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    Tyvek under the hammock is a good decision. I...

    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...
  7. Just want to say that these arrived Tuesday. The...

    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...
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    I call that good news/better news. Nothing...

    I call that good news/better news. Nothing better than sleeping outdoors in a hardcore storm. :)
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    168162 LOL Sorry, but that was just too easy. ...

    168162
    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...
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    Hey OP, for a GHB, there's a few things you need...

    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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    Pun2Fabric

    Pun2Fabric
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    Hey OP, remind me never to hang with you. ...

    Hey OP, remind me never to hang with you. Camping in a major thunderstorm is about the only time I get truly great sleep.
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    Depending on where I am backpacking, I do...

    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...
  14. Ordered! Woot!

    Ordered! Woot!
  15. I like it. I need better summer gear...looks...

    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.
  16. Does anyone have a picture that shows the...

    Does anyone have a picture that shows the packed/compressed size? It would be much appreciated.
  17. Good video. Before I got my first TQ, I always...

    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.
  18. Thread: Campfires

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    In deep winter, I prefer to use a Dakota Fire Pit...

    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...
  19. Your 2,000 Lbs vehicle is more than enough...

    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.
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    Post-Trip Report!

    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...
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    Thanks, Shug. I’ve been watching a lot of your...

    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...
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    Thanks for the information. Keep it coming. ...

    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.
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    Need help finding a TQ

    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...
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    Do you store the synthetic in it’s stuff sack...

    Do you store the synthetic in it’s stuff sack and/or compressed in any way? Also, do you fold and/or roll it?
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    I do the same for both synthetic and down: I only...

    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,...
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    SnugPack Softie Elite. I have one and love it. ...

    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. ...
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    In my ground-camping days, the rougher the...

    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...
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    Well, I started the day in my hammock, if that...

    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...
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    So I guess I need to say hello...

    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...
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