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  1. Thread: Eldorado

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    I love the purple. Makes me want to scream "GEAUX...

    I love the purple. Makes me want to scream "GEAUX TIGERS!" :D
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    You are going to love the El Dorado. :)

    You are going to love the El Dorado. :)
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    I have the El Dorado and got an extra stuff sack...

    I have the El Dorado and got an extra stuff sack for it that I use my quilt and as a ridge-line organizer. I love it.

    But for me the netting was the key. I tried out my friend's Traveller, and...
  4. While I have had to sleep without a tarp or any...

    While I have had to sleep without a tarp or any type of shelter a few times in my life, I prefer having something over my head, just in case. Now one buddy of mine will set up his tarp, then fold it...
  5. Going to switch gears a bit. Would this be a good...

    Going to switch gears a bit. Would this be a good knot to use on tie outs in gusty weather? I had 30+MPH gusts this weekend, and every tautline hitch on the the lines to my pegs slipped all the way...
  6. I am cautious, and hang away. Good friend of mine...

    I am cautious, and hang away. Good friend of mine had a brand new REI tent that got some embers from another group camping next to him. They didn't care, and continued on after he asked them to be...
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    Poll: I agree think of the children.

    I agree think of the children.
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    Warbonnet provides awesome service.

    Warbonnet provides awesome service.
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    Although I am new to hammocking, I will concur...

    Although I am new to hammocking, I will concur with others, save your money and get a good underquilt. I also have the Hammock Gear Econ Incubator and love it. It took me a while to save up for it,...
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    Do 1/2" Beastee D ring and Pack Hooks

    Will a 1/2" Beastee D-Ring be used with a Pack Hook?
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    Thanks folks. Trying to help out a friend. At...

    Thanks folks. Trying to help out a friend. At 6'11" and 300+#, there is a reason he is called "Bigfoot."
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    12 Foot Hammock Makers

    Can anyone recommend a 12'+ hammock? Friend is looking to get into hammocking, but at 6'11" I don't think an 11' hammock will do. Also have to endure a lot of weight. He's 300+ pounds.

    Thanks in...
  13. Hammock Gear Pack Hooks vs. Tato Plastci Quilt Hooks

    Looking to keep my Hammock Gear Incubator quilt from moving all over the place. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the pack hooks vs. quilt hooks. Thanks in advance.
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    I also say see an orthopedist NOW! I too had...

    I also say see an orthopedist NOW! I too had shoulder surgery and am glad for it. Only time it hurts is when I open a reach in freezer and when it gets cold.
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    Thanks folks. I am still trying to figure things...

    Thanks folks. I am still trying to figure things out as I am definately a newby.
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    Is the tag on the foot end or head end?

    Folks,

    Which end is the Hammock Gear tag on the Econ Incubator 20, foot end or head end? I broke my plastic carabiners, and I used what I had at the time, 2 red carabiners. Now I cannot remember...
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    Rigged up everything to test it out, It's great!...

    Rigged up everything to test it out, It's great! Cannot wait for my next camp out! Thank you once again.
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    THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!

    Just got my UQP today, in time for me to test it out on my day off tomorrow. Looks great and can't wait.
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    Well I got to try it out today. IT WAS COZY! :) ...

    Well I got to try it out today. IT WAS COZY! :) Gotta learn to vent because my back started to sweat. My incubator may make me like cold-weather camping.
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    Checking USPS and nothing. Contacted HG about it...

    Checking USPS and nothing. Contacted HG about it today. And what is on porch when I come home, my order. IT IS BEAUTIFUL! Going to play with it tomorrow.

    And USPS is still showing they didn't...
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    Welcome from down US264! Good luck with...

    Welcome from down US264!

    Good luck with converting her to hammocking.

    BTW, any relation to Frodo. ;)
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    Looks like I was a bit premature. HG website...

    Looks like I was a bit premature. HG website says it was shipped, but USPS states it is in preshipment status. According to USPS has not even made it to the post office yet. Getting a bit concerned.
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    Same here. Got confirmation it was shipped today.

    Same here. Got confirmation it was shipped today.
  25. Sept 30th Eastern NC update: BRING REPELLENT!

    Folks, if you are camping in eastern NC, BRING REPELLENT!!!!!!!!!! Hurricane Florence left so much stagnant water, the mosquitoes are not only breeding like crazy, but I think migrating from other...
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    How you doing at the coast?

    How you doing at the coast?
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    Poll: I've done it twice. Once when a friend backed out...

    I've done it twice. Once when a friend backed out last minute due to a death in the family. I decided to go ahead on my own. Nice trip, but the camaraderie and fun was missing. I ended up finishing...
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    Sticky: Newbie here. Been on the ground all my life. Most...

    Newbie here. Been on the ground all my life. Most of the adults in the troop my boys are in are going to hammocks. Decided a year ago I needed a new tent to replace my 18 year old backpacking tent...
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    THAT. IS . AN. AWESOME. IDEA!

    THAT. IS . AN. AWESOME. IDEA!
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    Thanks all and I hope everyone is safe and sound....

    Thanks all and I hope everyone is safe and sound. We lucked out big time in Wilson.

    As for Medoc Mountain, Oh man I wish. I'm committed to running an event at a Scout camporee that weekend. At...
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    What about using elastic shock cord for the tie...

    What about using elastic shock cord for the tie outs on a silpoly tarp? My son bought a WB MJ in silpoly when they were on sale. I read somewhere that silpoly needs elastic for some "give" in rain...
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    Newbie from NC

    Greetings Everyone,

    While I have a lot of experience camping and backpacking, I am new to hammocking. I'm involved in Scouting, and it seems like the other adults have been moving to hammocks. A...
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