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Thanks so much, Janette, for organizing this, my first winter hangout. Also for cooking so much delicious food, and helping me set up my underquilt that I had never used (not to mention dealing with...

Got the chicken while rice soup made. Still have to pack my gear. Think I'll bring the sled to shlep stuff to the campsite. I'm lazy that way. I have a 4-gallon water container also. Should I bring...

We camped at Site 9 in 2016. Lots of tent space for my friend but only one option for hanging a hammock and that was in the brushy area on the edge of the campsite.

I'm beginning to see it. Went to AHE and ordered two 3' two loop tree straps. Their prices are quite reasonable. Found a 4' pair in the bottom of my hammock bin. I recall now sending my No. 1 Son a...

I'm having trouble wrapping my head around how I can adapt my continuous ridgeline (from Dutchware with wasp and prussic knots) for my tarp to use with the 2" strap. For my hammock, I use cinch...

If I can get the Friday off and can find someone to take the dog that weekend, I'd like to come as well. Have never winter camped in my hammock.

Welcome from West Central Minnesota! There's some nice sections of the NCNST (North Country National Scenic Trail) winding through Minnesota to hike. There's the Superior Hiking Trail (see the...

The quilt looks amazing! How did you go about stuffing it with the down?

Money sent. Thanks!

I'll take it. Can you PM me payment details?

Beautiful scenery. Thanks for bringing us along on your hike.

The sunset and night shots were beautiful. Great video. Loved the music too. Reminded me of Béla Fleck.

Do you like dogs? Me too.
Two of my favorite books about dogs are "The Art of Racing in the Rain: A Novel" by Garth Stein, and "A Dog's Purpose: A Novel for Humans" by W. Bruce Cameron. Both are...

I'll take it. Would Paypal do?
BTW I have a Coral Dawn down jacket ... but yeah, it's orange ;-)

The vistas were worth the cold, wind and rain.

What great memories you made! Dylan's a trooper for hiking 5 miles on those little legs. And his video skills...he's a natural! Loved his bit about Doug the Pug.
Most of the rivers feeding off the...

Looks like a great camping trip. Loved seeing the deer casually grazing near your campsite. I've visited Jay Cooke a few times, but only during summer months. So peaceful looking in winter. Very nice...

Good for you two!

I ordered a Burrow 0° with sewn footbox and an Incubator 0° Short in Cinnamon Brown (outer)/Black (inner) on Feb 6 at 10:30pm. A big box of beautiful down loveliness arrived on my doorstep today, Feb...

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mc = My last name is Scottish
spin = I spin fiber into yarn with a spinning wheel. I own way more spinning wheels than hammocks.
50 = The year I was born.

So interesting to see the similarities and differences in camping styles and equipment. I really like the small raised fire pots, the reindeer hides on the floor of the lean-to tents and tepee style...

Beautiful forest. Very interesting to see the shelter so clean and well supplied for hikers. The temple is fascinating. Very glad you got home safely.

How about using those little heat-generating packets for toes..Toe Warmers?

Welcome from west central Minnesota! I managed to get out for a couple nights on the SHT last summer. Can hardly wait for this coming summer to see more of the trail.
BTW, I also like sintax77's...

I didn't look at the weight. Boy, that is a load compared to yours.

Looks like Eagles Nest Outfitters has copied your idea. I like your idea better though for a larger opening for easy entry and exit.

My Dream Hammock RoamingGnome is 10 ft., and the bug net has zippers on both sides. I'm 5'2" and find it very comfy.

That looks like a great idea. My poodle mix is crate trained so this might work for him. Do you have some basic dimensions you could share?

That's wonderful to see a group of women enjoying hammocking!

The goats must be predator savvy. Or maybe there's nothing in the area that would attack them. Sorry, it's the Mom in me that worries about those kind of things.

Welcome from west central Minnesota!

Here is another source for the umbrella. I like the one with silver outside and black inside.

Hi all,
I've hammock camped in the BWCAW on canoe trips the last two years with my sons, daughter-in-law, and friends. So much more comfortable than sleeping on the ground the first year. I just...

Here's one way to hike hands free with an umbrella. http://ladyonarock.com/2015/04/19/hands-free-hiking-with-umbrella/

And here's another....

I use Dutch's grey Lash-It continuous ridgeline with a Dutch hook at one end, wasp at the other, and two soft shackles to secure the tarp D-rings to the ridgeline. Sure makes it easy to center the...

Very nice video. So great that your son had a good time, too. Congrats on the moose sighting! We saw a cow and calf in the same area last year. First time for us too. We also "experienced" the...

I'll take it!:)

I'd like to buy it. How would you like to be paid? Would Paypal work?

Maybe you could try one of the Superior National Forest campgrounds here (like Fall Lake campground), and sort of ease your spouse's way into the Boundary waters with day trips. :)

Welcome from West Central Minnesota, Tony. Do you have any camping trips planned for this year?
My three sons, daughter-in-law and I are heading into the BWCAW in late July. Last year two of my...

Congrats on the great article! Love how you came up with the company name.

Hope you heal quickly, Mama Smurf!
Your nicknames takes me back ten years when my then 17-year-old middle son came home with Smurf blue hair. No big deal except the next day we had to attend a...

Amazing job, Kevin! And not only one, but TWO done! I've only managed to buy the fabrics, thread and down. The ruminating and planning are still a ways off for me. Way to go! Did you have a...

Who knew a hiking trip would involve knowing the tide charts! Thanks for the great video. And congrats to Pockets and you on your special day!

Just in case you need to name a part, here's a handy diagram...

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How about the Timber-Frear route near Tofte, MN? I've never paddled it, but just found it while looking for Sawbill Entry Point info. http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5194285.pdf

Thanks gmcttr. I'll scout some MP out.

It's at the bottom of the page. They send the discount code to you when you sign up for their newsletter.

Yes, astrix, it was your post that caused me to make the impulse purchase. And thanks all for your replies.

I was planning to sew a karo step top quilt out of Argon 67. I ordered the fabric from Dutchware. It looks and feels lovely and soft. Was going to stuff it with down from an old comforter where the...