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    Getting a Chameleon and trying to decide on asym...

    Getting a Chameleon and trying to decide on asym vs sym bugnet. My question is does the symmetrical setup cause more underquilt slippage? This will be my first hammock with quilt hooks, and I hope...
  2. the 20F HG quilts were good for me. I was...

    the 20F HG quilts were good for me. I was layered up, and had that space blanket (and the HG tarp draped over the hammock. I would do that again with temps predicted down to 20F. I might consider...
  3. We rolled in late to Hualapai Mountain Park after...

    We rolled in late to Hualapai Mountain Park after being unimpressed by the Cattail Cove site near Lake Havasu. Great tip Kurt!

    It was cold, dark, and mostly empty when we arrived. We went to...
  4. Northern Arizona hang spots - early Thanksgiving week

    My son and I are driving out from SoCal for a family Thanksgiving in Sedona. We planned to spend a night or two camping along the way. I checked Joshua tree campgrounds and they are full, plus I'd...
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    I think this looks good. Is it an 11' hammock? ...

    I think this looks good. Is it an 11' hammock? According to my calculation, the ridgeline of the tarp should be 12' 2", which is a bit long compared to most hammock tarps, but it looks good for...
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    Right you are Deb, those are my options. Not...

    Right you are Deb, those are my options. Not trying to pick on the mods. Time for me to remove Tapatalk for good.
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    Confirming only 3 active FS threads. In that...

    Confirming only 3 active FS threads. In that case the spinning wheel is confusing, but it's not like I'm missing anything

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    The tapatalk update with the ads is the worst thing (for me)...
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    For sale stuck in a loop

    Also subscribed sub forums display the blue bar as if they have unread messages, but I had just read them all. I have to go in and Mark all read, then sync then exit to the subscribed forums, then...
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    For sale stuck in a loop

    When I checked the for sale subforum the last few days it kept showing me the same two threads as unread and then the spinning sync icon below it.

    Today I saw one more, with a price drop/bump,...
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    CA Cleveland NF March 8-11 2018 Sixth SoCal...

    CA Cleveland NF March 8-11 2018 Sixth SoCal Hangers St. Paddy's Day Group Hang!!...
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    Look in March for a SoCal hang. Not sure exactly...

    Look in March for a SoCal hang. Not sure exactly how many years its been going, but I’ve gone 3 times in the last 5 years to the group camp near BlueJay on Orange County.

    I’d drive North from...
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    FS: Beautiful knife and sheath. From their...

    Beautiful knife and sheath.

    From their website the standard GNS Scandi is Overall Length: 9.5", Sharpened Edge: 4.25". Is that correct?

    I know it's not a lightweight backpacking tool, but...
  13. We had site A4 Lower Lupine, and there was plenty...

    We had site A4 Lower Lupine, and there was plenty of trees, tent sites and privacy.

    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180517/cfa01c6e6a99e3ad5dec9f4fa874bfa6.jpg
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  14. How was the water availability? Sent from my...

    How was the water availability?


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    Awesome - it's my birthday, or do I need to wait...

    Awesome - it's my birthday, or do I need to wait a couple of weeks? :cool:
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    Sorry if I missed this elsewhere. Can I get a...

    Sorry if I missed this elsewhere. Can I get a tartan printed rain kilt? Pretty please?


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  17. Cleveland NF is pretty huge, about 720 sq miles...

    Cleveland NF is pretty huge, about 720 sq miles with lots of forested mountain terrain. It has 24 peaks over 5000 ft mixed in with chapparal and riparian landscape. Falcon campground is at 3400'...
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    FS: I don't suppose a net could be added to the ridge...

    I don't suppose a net could be added to the ridge runner?


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  19. Thread: so cal hangers

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    Any snow there now?. I caught a glimpse of white...

    Any snow there now?. I caught a glimpse of white on Old Greyback when driving up to Temecula today. First signs of winter around here.


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  20. I'll come to a Halloween hang too!. Adam...I'm...

    I'll come to a Halloween hang too!.

    Adam...I'm having trouble finding paypal.me/WillieCash on paypal. I see the [email protected], which I think I used last year. Should I use the same?
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    San Jacinto is a favorite of mine this time of...

    San Jacinto is a favorite of mine this time of year. San gorgonio and San Antonio are on my list. We are entering a great time of year for SoCal.

    I'm in San Diego, but if I was a couple of hours...
  22. Thread: PolyD(utch)

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    I have a PolyD Hammeck Netty I might trade for a...

    I have a PolyD Hammeck Netty I might trade for a Chameleon with net. I'll get around to advertising it here eventually.


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    Definitely a consideration, although with the...

    Definitely a consideration, although with the many tie-outs you could go from one corner to one-point-in from the opposite corner. That should give me a 11'3" ridgeline, very close to all my other...
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    9x9 square tarp?

    Curious about anyone's experience with a 9x9 square tarp for hammock camping or unplanned going to ground (yes I realize GtG is always unplanned).

    This size would seem to provide more coverage...
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    I'm looking forward to some reviews of these new...

    I'm looking forward to some reviews of these new Warbonnet tarps. I had a Superfly, but later upgraded to an HG Cuben std with doors. I have a Zpacks cuben diamond that I've used more than the...
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    W8lkinUSA, XLC is excellent - I'm sure WB BB...

    W8lkinUSA,

    XLC is excellent - I'm sure WB BB is also. I'll be interested to hear how you like it after the Ridgerunner. I have yet to try a bridge style hammock, but would like to sometime.
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    Hey Shug, Did you ever try this with the WB...

    Hey Shug,

    Did you ever try this with the WB RidgeRunner? I don't own a bridge hammock, but thought that might be a good style to have as a makeshift big bivy.


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    Mirror at Warbonnet means head right feet left. ...

    Mirror at Warbonnet means head right feet left. A mirror image of the standard. I think some call it left-lay.

    Someone asked how you know which is better. Maybe some hangers know right away,...
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    I found a YouTube video showing how to add a...

    I found a YouTube video showing how to add a slider/sled, but involved removing the stops. Then pull apart the zipper and start each end on the matched up open slides.

    It was probably the same...
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    Maybe this was answered already. I usually...

    Maybe this was answered already. I usually follow along pretty well, but the zipper explanation lost me. Can you retrofit an XLC with a dual slider zipper so that the opening can be moved closer to...
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    Can you use Dutch Clips?

    Can you use Dutch Clips?
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    Replacement suspension

    I originally had whoopies on the hammock - I must have turned that around when I got the hooks. I have a few hammocks, more than I have suspensions, so that was another reason.

    So what are you...
  33. Thread: so cal hangers

    by slbear
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    I was in Catalina this week and saw hammocks in...

    I was in Catalina this week and saw hammocks in many campsites. Even Parsons Landing, on the beach with just a post and rock to hang from!

    I'm here in San Diego and thinking about an overnight...
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    Replacement suspension

    I left my Dyneema whoopie hook suspension on a shade structure in Catalina last week. :(

    Luckily I had some mule tape in my pack for the last two nights, but now I'm looking for a replacement...
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    I have a hard time finding this. I did turn the...

    I have a hard time finding this. I did turn the default subscription method to email. We'll see if new "for sale" posts show up as emails.

    I tried looking at HF on Safari. Lots of zooming and...
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    So I just tried to subscribe to "For Sale" and...

    So I just tried to subscribe to "For Sale" and want it to email me every new thread. I can't do that like I can on BPL. If I subscribe to that sub-forum and use tapatalk I can see it is bold when...
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    I like the way tapatalk allows me to subscribe to...

    I like the way tapatalk allows me to subscribe to both threads and subforums. The Sub-forums don't show up on my subscribed list in the browser any more (but I swear it did at one point).

    However...
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    Adds on Tapatalk ...grrrrrrrr

    I just starting seeing ads on Tapatalk. Some are offensive. I used this daily to check HF, and some other forums. I'm a donating member, but now I have to pay again to avoid ads?



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    I started off hammock camping using a rectangular...

    I started off hammock camping using a rectangular Kelty 35* down sleeping bag and a DIY PLUQ. I also tried a WM 15* mummy bag, but it was too warm for any trip I had planned. Both of them were worn...
  40. Thread: SoCal GGG

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    I missed this for a family health reason, and...

    I missed this for a family health reason, and heard most left after being soaked on a hike Saturday. I'd like to get up there for an overnight soon. Maybe Memorial weekend Sat-Sun?. So you think it...
  41. Palomar if you want a campground. PCT if you...

    Palomar if you want a campground. PCT if you want to backpack. I just did an overnight on the Aqua Caliente Creek section just North of Warner Springs. Our troop did a section near Kitchen Creek...
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    Never used more than a single quilt, but...

    Never used more than a single quilt, but considered this same question. I started with a 30, but then got a 20 + 2 oz because I was chilled in the 30s.

    I just ordered an LL Operator Series for...
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    Loco Libre Gear Operator Series 50F Ghost Pepper...

    Loco Libre Gear Operator Series 50F Ghost Pepper ordered! FTW!

    I do like Just Bill's Just a Quilt as a synthetic alternative to the JRB Sierra Sniveler. Both are offering a really good price for...
  44. My son is planning to use a tarp next month when...

    My son is planning to use a tarp next month when we go to Catalina with a crew from his troop. I'm curious too how Philmont will view this - because I haven't been able to find a definition of...
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    Thanks kitsapcowboy and JmBoh. Wiser words were...

    Thanks kitsapcowboy and JmBoh. Wiser words were never spoken.
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    George at Loco Libre has me back thinking about a...

    George at Loco Libre has me back thinking about a 50F quilt. If only his lead-time wasn't 8 weeks on the new Operator series.

    Another thread also reminded me about the benefits of wearing long...
  47. Ok, even as I point to the new pad cover and...

    Ok, even as I point to the new pad cover and consider the liner as well, some web searches remind me. Just count on your long pants and shirt sleeping clothes. You can always vent your quilt as...
  48. EE is now making super light pad covers. It's...

    EE is now making super light pad covers. It's like they invented it just for your Philmont Trek.

    I haven't tried them. I bet they feel nice, but not sure if they will need cleaned more or less...
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    FS: Weight and stuff sack size Ivan the EE quilt? ...

    Weight and stuff sack size Ivan the EE quilt?


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    If you will have wide open spaces the WP should...

    If you will have wide open spaces the WP should be good. You can use the hiking poles or shrubs, maybe a rock on one side.

    I recently changed my HG standard tarp with doors from a continuous...
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