On my To Do List... Build a Tensa from Top Rail.
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On my To Do List... Build a Tensa from Top Rail.
I live in North Alabama, and I hang 3 seasons. Summers are hot and humid, I like shorts and a T shirt and socks. Spring and fall I may wear Long Johns and Wool Socks. If it gets cold I wear a...
I'm 6'3" tall, and have a bad back, and artificial knee. I hang my Hammock a little higher because it's easier to get in and out of.
I generally go against the wisdom of SHUG, and hang my tarp...
I have always been a hot sleeper. I adjust my hammock so I have a small hole (Not Zipped) in front of my face. It helps greatly.
I also always use a tarp in cold weather. Cold weather is...
The Super Fly is fantastic in rain storms. IMO: You buy the one you want. Don't depend on my good taste... ;)
The Superfly was never intended to be a permanent Tarp at camp.
Buy several cheap tarps at Harbor Freight and hang them with rope. Replace as necessary.
These tarps are cheap. (FWIW I keep a...
I think you have a really well thought out set up.
I like to set my tarp high in summer, in porch mode. If it's gonna rain I drop my Superfly down to almost touching the ground, with doors closed.
I hang my Hammock about 18" high. Easy to get in...
Not a lot to criticize. Can't tell how far from your hammock your Bear Bag is. I've been criticized for hanging my bag about 100 yards away in a campground. I had to work my way between camp sites...
I even made some straps for my tarps. I run rope to the straps, and I finish with a knot. It works, and no one has had issue with them.
Late response... I'm building Hammock Post out of Treated 6x6x12s. I've cut 2x6s that went on either side of the post.
Lastly... I'm in the later stage of my build. I have cut 2"x6"x4' top...
Summer Camping in Alabama features big nasty Mosquitoes, Hungry Black Flies, and Horse and Deer Flies that are relentless.
I failed to mention Ticks. They seem to be on every plant, ready to catch...
I feel for the girl and her family.
That area has a population of Bears who are not afraid of people. They see people giving them food.
Hikers and campers should use Bear Bags and NEVER FEED THE...
Just to be safe I'm going to make 2 Turtle Dog Stands.
A couple of heavy duty stands will not take up much space when they aren't being used.
I almost have my wife pushed over the edge to get her a...
I've been car camping. I sold my Mt. Bike, may buy another and outfit it to haul my hammock and tarp.
I sold my bike before I had knee replaced. I bought a Walmart Beach Cruiser type bike to...
Got to ask about, the name GriddelePorn... Do you cook much on a griddle. I have 2 Blackstone Griddles, and a Camp Chef stove with a griddle over one eye.
I'm 6'3", but I got heavy because I cook...
I'm one of the Old Guys. I'm 74, but still active. I'm not up to speed lately, TKR, really slowed me down.
BUT...
I use an exercise bike, and I'm doing short hikes, but I'm still going slower...
New guy here. I've been camping in tents for almost 70 years. A million years ago I learned to get out of the tent, and find a tree...
I switched to a hammock several months ago. I have a WBBB...
REAL LATE ENTRY... I'm in the process of reading every post... I hate it when a new guy ask the same question that's been asked and answered a dozen times.
SO... Forgive me for responding to very...
Years late entry... I try to hang my Hammock about butt high. I'm big and heavy, so I set about 18-20" high.
It's easier to get in and out of my WBBB. After my knee replacement, I don't do lower...
Late entry...
Lots of have been prescribed to use a knee pillow after knee replacement. It really makes a difference.
I sleep somewhere between my left side and my back. I have a comfortable...
Later entry... (You are not a big guy, likely about normal these days) I'm 6'3" and weigh 300+ lbs. When I put my straps on a tree I put em a little higher than my head. The result is my hammock...
After reading 300 pages, I got the gist of the hang. My first hang with my WBBBxlc double layer, I hung it perfect my first try.
I settled in my hammock, and my wife woke me 6 hrs later. No...
Use pressure treated (2) 6x6x12s set 3-4' in the ground with a couple of big bags of cement in the holes with each. (Let em set several weeks)
For braces use (2) pressure treated 2X6X16S AT THE TOP,...
My method of choice is to get out of my hammock, under my Super Fly, Pee,(Large wide mouth bottle), get back into my WBBBxlc and go back to sleep.
I am blessed, I can get up, go pee, get back in the...
That is why I bought a WB Super Fly. After you change the doors can be tied back or extended.
It's a good time to take a nap. Take precautions, then when there is nothing more to do... NAP.
Late entry...
Alabama boy sez Hammuck. I'm too dang old to change.
Several years ago I started using a large Pace Picante Sauce bottle. It is big and has a wide opening. It also has a handle.
I used it 1/2 dozen Deer Seasons in a tree stand. Now I use it under...
I'm new on here too.
Good news is I found a sweet spot in my WBBB to sleep on my side.
I set up on a lot by my Mother in Laws house. Was going to experiment.
I found what I thought might be...
Where are you hanging that you might need a 'Shiv'?
Not funny at all. Guy with Hatchet was an ***. It's also a good way to cause injuries.
Hammock camping in Alabama appears to be increasing. I talked to the Park Rangers, and Hammocks are fine with them, as long as people don't drive nails in trees ect...
I went thru Desoto State Park...
That's one 'Spoiled' dog. Pretty too... I can't get ours to lay in my hammock. :(
Definitely man's best friend.
OldManDan here...
New around here. Amusing thread.
50 yrs ago while Deer Hunting, much was made of Peeing near your Deer Stand. I learned we could reactivate a little used Deer scrape by Peeing in...