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    It looks like Joann Fabrics has a sale on both...

    It looks like Joann Fabrics has a sale on both types of clips, in reasonably small quantities, so I guess I'll just get both to try.

    Taylor Seville 24 pk Mini Magic Clips...
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    Did the Clover brand clips work any better with...

    Did the Clover brand clips work any better with 1.1 silpoly than the MagicClips did? I'm about to do some sewing on 0.93 silpoly and would appreciate your recommendation on which clips to buy.
  3. Does "right lay" for the Wooki mean...

    Does "right lay" for the Wooki mean head-right/feet-left? What Warbonnet calls "reverse lay"?

    The Blackbird XLC is reversible-lay, correct? (The bugnet can be unzipped & reversed to change...
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    You're welcome! Now that I'm at a computer...

    Thank you for taking the time to pass this on! :-)



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    You're welcome!
    Now that I'm at a computer instead of on my phone... here we go. It's "Just Bill". Here's an old post from him...
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    I'm not a big guy, but I ran into this website a...

    I'm not a big guy, but I ran into this website a while back.
    thisgearisforyou.com

    He has a "Big Boy Bridge" hammock.
    https://thisgearsforyou.com/big-boy-bridge/

    I think it's run by someone on...
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    I don't actually know, as I don't use (or own)...

    I don't actually know, as I don't use (or own) either piece of hardware. If they work with 1.5mm line, then probably yes. I don't see a cord diameter spec for the loop alien here, and I don't know...
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    I'll take it (the other one).

    I'll take it (the other one).
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    So how did it go?? I'm looking forward to the...

    So how did it go?? I'm looking forward to the trip report!
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    Here's my experience with the above cordage, that...

    Here's my experience with the above cordage, that led me to my current appreciation for the Paria dyneema guyline.

    I started with the PariaOutdoorProducts cordage because it came with the tarp I...
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    PariaOutdoorProducts dyneema guyline

    I'm late to post to this thread -- I just realized I may have something of interest to the OP. Sorry to interrupt the present important discussion of methods for use with reduced dexterity.
    I've...
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    I hope it goes well for you! The way has been...

    I hope it goes well for you! The way has been "paved"! :cool:
    I mean, not really -- it's still pretty rugged. :laugh:
  12. Your videos were actually helpful for the...

    Your videos were actually helpful for the planning of my main trip, too. It was good know what to expect for trail conditions -- the big rocks in the middle of the trail are not what I'm accustomed...
  13. I'll try to make it to this. Not sure yet.

    I'll try to make it to this. Not sure yet.
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    Now I know for next time... This is a...

    Now I know for next time... This is a (Thursday)/Friday/Saturday affair, with only the late-sleepers and stragglers still hanging around on Sunday. Glad I got to meet a few of you!
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    I'll try to make it sometime on Saturday. I'll...

    I'll try to make it sometime on Saturday. I'll hope to shoehorn it into my weekend!
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    I got similar behavior when I was uploading large...

    I got similar behavior when I was uploading large images yesterday. Smaller images worked fine. When I downsampled the large image to reduce its size, it uploaded fine. I'd guess there's a 7MB or...
  17. sparky32, you may be interested to read my trip...

    sparky32, you may be interested to read my trip report here.



    You'll be happy to know I hammocked successfully at both Valley Way and Naumann tentsite. ...Though at Valley Way I accidentally...
  18. To tie up loose ends, I thought I'd post back...

    To tie up loose ends, I thought I'd post back here.

    I didn't end up managing to make a 500 mile trek work out, but I did do a shorter trip of 5 days through the White Mountains. My trip report is...
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    Yes, indeed. It was wonderful!

    Yes, indeed. It was wonderful!
  20. @Rhody Seth, a belated thanks for your videos! I...

    @Rhody Seth, a belated thanks for your videos! I watched them in order to plan some day hike options.

    I mapped out routes for both a Kinsman loop and a Carrigain loop. But at the end of our...
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    Aftermath I’d originally planned to do another...

    Aftermath

    I’d originally planned to do another 1-night backpacking trip in the Whites as a victory lap for our trip (see thread here). The idea was to hitchhike back to our car, grab some more...
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    HitchhikingAfter we arrived at Pinkham Notch...

    HitchhikingAfter we arrived at Pinkham Notch Visitor Center we knocked some dirt off and used the restrooms. When it looked like Dave was almost ready to go, I started walking out to the parking lot...
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    Day 5Since we didn’t get to Osgood Tentsite on...

    Day 5Since we didn’t get to Osgood Tentsite on Day 4, and instead went about 0.6 miles in the opposite direction, we had to do about 3+ (tough) miles more than intended on our last day. Also, I woke...
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    Day 4Day 4 was wet and windy, especially on the...

    Day 4Day 4 was wet and windy, especially on the summits, with extremely limited visibility. If Day 4 had delivered weather as perfect as that on Day 1, then Day 4 over Mt. Washington and around the...
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    Day 3 This was our “easy day” planned to be...

    Day 3

    This was our “easy day” planned to be only 8.3 miles. I planned it to be shorter for two reasons:


    The descent into Crawford Notch, and the climb out of it to Mount Webster, looked...
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    Day 2Climbing up from Garfield Pond to the top of...

    Day 2Climbing up from Garfield Pond to the top of Mt Garfield, we had our first rock scramble where we had to stow our hiking poles. Not recommended for hiking in the dark (IMHO).

    186634...
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    Day 1We started from Lincoln Woods Parking Lot...

    Day 1We started from Lincoln Woods Parking Lot ($5/day parking fee) and climbed up eventually to Franconia Ridge. The approach trails we took gave a nice, gradual warmup. Lincoln Woods Trail was a...
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    Day 0 We drove the 10+ hours from Maryland to...

    Day 0

    We drove the 10+ hours from Maryland to New Hampshire in a single shot, stopping only for gas, as we snacked in the car. (The trip could have been shorter, but we took a westerly route...
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    Trip reportI knew this would be the most...

    Trip reportI knew this would be the most difficult backpacking trip I’ve done, but wow – it was intense. The frequent steepness of the terrain, the short steep rock scrambles (almost like rock...
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    GearHere’s my gear list for this trip:...

    GearHere’s my gear list for this trip: https://lighterpack.com/r/m9d7y9

    I’d used my Dutchware Chameleon hammock on two prior overnight trips, and my Warbonnet Thunderfly on one prior overnight...
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    Availability of hammock campsites TLDR: With a...

    Availability of hammock campsites

    TLDR: With a little effort, I was able to find a workable spot for a hammock on every night of our trip.

    Details:

    Unofficial camping options are limited in...
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    Pemi Loop & Presidential Traverse

    I'll make this a multi-post series, for organization. Planning details come first; scroll down for pictures.

    Planned Route

    I planned a route that mostly followed the Appalachian Trail through...
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    I mentioned it above but you may have missed it...

    I mentioned it above but you may have missed it since I didn't give a link: JacksRBetter has a great sale now, if you need both a TQ and UQ.
    https://www.jacksrbetter.com/product/hammock-quilt-set/...
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    In case you also need a top quilt, JacksRBetter...

    In case you also need a top quilt, JacksRBetter has a good deal on a TQ/UQ combo. Check their website.

    Also, I wanted to see a picture of you hanging from cacti! I might be out in Tucson over...
  35. Glad to hear Ethan Pond is nice -- that's...

    Glad to hear Ethan Pond is nice -- that's actually where I'm planning to spend the 2nd night! Here's a link to my planned route on AllTrails: Pemi & Presidentials, NH | AllTrails. (Is there a way...
  36. NH > White Mountains > 9/19-9/24/2021 - hitchhiking & one-night backpacking options?

    Hi all,

    I'll be backpacking generally along the Appalachian Trail in the White Mountains from 9/19 to 9/24, starting at Lincoln Woods trailhead (parking lot) near Franconia Notch and ending at...
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    Looks like they've got another sale going for...

    Looks like they've got another sale going for Labor Day that ends today, 9/6. 15% on all custom quilts, ends 9/6 11:59pm.
  38. Thanks sparky32. I have no experience in the...

    Thanks sparky32. I have no experience in the Whites, just elsewhere; thanks for the reminder about the Hike Safe card.

    I've been reading through the reports, and did note that one about the...
  39. Thanks Rhody Seth, that's an excellent resource.

    Thanks Rhody Seth, that's an excellent resource.
  40. Where can I read about these rescues, and the...

    Where can I read about these rescues, and the situations that led to them? I'll need to be the voice of reason and caution in my group. My hiking buddy is a gung-ho masochist. :scared:
  41. So sorry to hear that! I guess the silver lining...

    So sorry to hear that! I guess the silver lining is that the family emergencies didn't happen while you were out on the trail.



    I'll see what I can do!
  42. Inquiring minds would love to know... I'm headed...

    Inquiring minds would love to know... I'm headed there in a few weeks!
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    I snuck in my order for a Phoenix Custom 40F just...

    I snuck in my order for a Phoenix Custom 40F just before midnight. I'm looking forward to that ultralight downy goodness. :D

    If you're itching to buy some quality quilts on sale, there's a still...
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    thanks to JRB and USPS!

    I ordered a Shenandoah (40F) TQ and Mount Washington 3 (20F) UQ last week on Thursday, and I am very pleased with the service I received.

    I called to ask some questions about what pieces to get,...
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    sale at JacksRBetter

    Right now there's a 7.7% sale on the well-respected Mount Washington 3 (20F) underquilt ($239.95 instead of the regular $259.95). Some other quilts are on sale, too, but I was looking hardest at the...
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    I've seen lighter. Check out Mountain Laurel...

    I've seen lighter. Check out Mountain Laurel Designs Mountain Quilt and Bag Liner ($65, 3.0oz), and also Dutchware Quilt Liner ($55, 2.5oz).

    FYI, I asked DutchwareGear whether they'd be willing...
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    15% sale on custom quilts thru 8/18

    For anyone interested, I noticed that HG presently has a 15% discount on custom quilts. Sale ends 8/18.
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    So I guess I was upsold to 100' by this video...

    So I guess I was upsold to 100' by this video from Warbonnet, which was referenced in this other thread. The weight of 100' of cordage is part of what convinced me to go with Warbonnet's 1.75mm...
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    I can't tell from the "tech specs" here...

    I can't tell from the "tech specs" here whether the 26oz for the large version is *just* for the tarp, or for the whole kit (tarp + guylines + stakes + bag). Can you clarify? If it's 26oz for just...
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    Which diameter of Glowire are you referring to? ...

    Which diameter of Glowire are you referring to?

    I'd like to keep the weight down without sacrificing those "just right" qualitative properties. According to the specs, 100' of even the 2mm...
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