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    Whoopie vs. Buckles

    I’ve always had buckles on my hammock but know that many prefer whoopies. Is there an advantage to either?
  2. Thread: January 24-26

    by Jorge99s
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    January 24-26

    Looking to put a last minute trip together for the 24-26. Thought about doing a loop in the Smokies, or maybe a section of the Foothills Trail. Let me know if you have any interest.
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    Yeah, I usually park in the lot off of the Noland...

    Yeah, I usually park in the lot off of the Noland Creek trailhead and hike up to the tunnel. I can't blame them, there isn't much else to do in Bryson City. lol
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    Smokies Nov 8-10

    I have a trip planned to the Smokies this weekend and everyone in my crew has the flu and can’t make it. Will be starting at the tunnel at the end of Lakeshore Drive. If you’re interested, let me...
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    JRB Mt Washington 4

    I have a need for a 0-10 degree UQ and must have it in <10 days. All of the quilts I own are HG & WB but there’s a crazy lead time on both brands. Is the JRB of the same quality as the other two...
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    Down Fill Power Question

    I'm looking at a new HG Incubator. Is there a big difference in the 850 and 950 fill power?
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    Sticky: I decide to make the switch to a hammock after...

    I decide to make the switch to a hammock after years of trying to find the perfect sleeping pad for tent camping. Since making the switch I’ve slept better than ever before. Probably better than I...
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    Hi Roy. Glad to have you on the forum. I’m hoping...

    Hi Roy. Glad to have you on the forum. I’m hoping to put a trip together in the Smokeys in the spring. Will be sure to post it on here. Hopefully you can join.
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    Thanks for all of the input. So appreciative of...

    Thanks for all of the input. So appreciative of the information available on this forum.
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    UQ for Blackbird XLC

    I am going to be purchasing a new Blackbird XLC. I currently have Hammock Gear underquilts and want to know if they will work with the new Blackbird as well. I know that the Warbonnet Wooki is a...
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    When to go w/out an UQ?

    I'm sure this question has been asked before, so I'll apologize now. I'm still somewhat new to hammock camping and until now have always needed an under quilt due to low temps. But in 2 weeks I'm...
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    Compressing Cuben Fiber

    I have my CF tarp in snake skins. Is it ok to have it compressed in a stuff sack? If not, is there a better alternative? I just want to make sure that I don't shorten the lifespan of my tarp by doing...
  13. Thread: New Hammck

    by Jorge99s
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    New Hammck

    I am considering a Darien Dream hammock (10' with cinch buckles) and I'm having a hard time pulling the trigger. It seems to be one of the lightest products out there and I've read some great reviews...
  14. Thread: Drip Lines

    by Jorge99s
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    Drip Lines

    I'm still new to hammocks and have a question regarding drip lines/water breaks. Is it ok to use Zing-It cord for my drip lines or should it be a thicker line such as paracord? Any advice is...
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