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    With this being a brand new hammock, how much...

    With this being a brand new hammock, how much "stretch" will occur thefirst night I sleep in it? A buddy told me he likes it as high as he can easily get his butt into it, because if it's too low,...
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    I set it all up for the first time today, and...

    I set it all up for the first time today, and think I have what I need for now. The pad is wide enough, and it's comfortable. The tarp is big enough. I'll have to play around with my pitch. Question,...
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    Oh, and my tarp is a 10x12 Equinox silnylon one....

    Oh, and my tarp is a 10x12 Equinox silnylon one. No doors, just a big rectangle.
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    For now, I'm using a 40deg down sleeping bag as...

    For now, I'm using a 40deg down sleeping bag as top insulation. Full zip, semi rectangular. And have a folding Zlite type pad. Looking at the Hammock Gear economy full length UQ. Thx for the tips,...
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    Newbie underquilt questions

    1. For 3 season hammock camping(lets just say, April thru October in the southern Appalachians, TN NC GA VA) what temperature rating should your underquilt be? Whats the best single rating to get? ...
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    When I tent camped, I always used a long/wide...

    When I tent camped, I always used a long/wide pad, 77x25 Neoair. I'm a big guy(think offensive lineman build). I sold all my ground gear to buy the Warbonnet, but kept the Zlite as it's multi use...
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    What IS the best bang for the buck under quilt?...

    What IS the best bang for the buck under quilt? I'd need full length, I'm 6'3". Doesn't have to be the lightest, but still quality. 30deg would be fine.
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    I'm not an extreme cold weather camper. Not too...

    I'm not an extreme cold weather camper. Not too interested in being out when it's in the 20s. I generally will do a few overnighters in April, a week-long section hike on the AT in May, maybe a...
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    Newbie questions

    Hi. Ive officially made the switch from tenting to hammocking. I bought a Warbonnet Blackbird XLC Heavyweight double. I have an Equinox 10x12 silnylon tarp, a nice semi rectangular down sleeping bag...
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