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  1. Beautiful. Looks like paradise for Bigfoot. ...

    Beautiful. Looks like paradise for Bigfoot. Lol
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    Was looking for an excuse to buy the Thunder...

    Was looking for an excuse to buy the Thunder Fly…. Done! Thanks for the heads up.
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    Ok I’ll fess up…. My first hammock was a...

    Ok I’ll fess up….

    My first hammock was a Skeeter Beater Pro. It was still was more comfortable than my tent! It was actually pretty good but heavy and clunky with the tie outs. That said I...
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    Welcome from SE PA!

    Welcome from SE PA!
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    Welcome from SE PA!

    Welcome from SE PA!
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    My single layer light weight hammock is really...

    My single layer light weight hammock is really stretchy and I find it harder to extricate myself from than my firmer double layer. Could you borrow a firmer set up, either double layer or just...
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    Great report and pictures. You put in the miles...

    Great report and pictures. You put in the miles for sure. My treks are a lot shorter! I’ve day hiked some bit of that area but never over night. What a treasure the place is!
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    Welcome from SE PA!

    Welcome from SE PA!
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    Makes me recall my travels to Japan! Beautiful. ...

    Makes me recall my travels to Japan! Beautiful. How extensive is the trail system there?
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    My excuse was one for each of my boys and one for...

    My excuse was one for each of my boys and one for my wife. I tell them they are theirs and they are, when they come with me! The boys were young and skinny at the time hence the lightweight...
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    Yep, this. I have a number of Simply Light...

    Yep, this. I have a number of Simply Light Designs Trail
    Lair hammocks. They are all different fabrics. I’ve learned that I find the double layer heavier weight fabrics MUCH more comfortable. ...
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    Welcome Dai! Another F1 fan here. When I was a...

    Welcome Dai! Another F1 fan here. When I was a kid my dad sat next to Emo Fitipaldi on a flight to Brazil. He pulled out a post card with a picture of himself in racing suit, autographed it and...
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    I like this idea and have thought about something...

    I like this idea and have thought about something similar. I’m in SE PA and it’s tough to find an area for a quick 1-2 day hike / overnight without a hour plus drive but I know of one. Would love...
  14. Awesome, I really enjoyed your video!

    Awesome, I really enjoyed your video!
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    Yep right forum, that’s a trip! Looks...

    Yep right forum, that’s a trip! Looks wonderful. I’d love to hear the sound of that beach all night. Amazing how cool it is (literally cool) in the evening in a hammock!

    You might need to...
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    Here in Eastern PA the only option for...

    Here in Eastern PA the only option for backpacking is the AT or state Forrests. The AT near me has weird rules since it runs through game lands. On the local AT you can’t do an out and back. You...
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    Sounds like something from a nightmare! That...

    Sounds like something from a nightmare! That would not be pleasant. Reminds me why I winter camp was more than when it’s “nice” out. Lol
  18. Thread: New Trail Lair

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    Love my Lairs! I have too many. Lol Jared’s...

    Love my Lairs! I have too many. Lol

    Jared’s stuff is super well made and it comes freaky fast!
  19. FWIW, I haven’t found a hammock to be too stiff...

    FWIW, I haven’t found a hammock to be too stiff or too hard. I have found light single layer hammocks to be too soft. Having tried both ends of the spectrum I like double layer but made of lighter...
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    You are the man and an inspiration!

    You are the man and an inspiration!
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    Beautiful, thank you!

    Beautiful, thank you!
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    Our cottage vendors are all great. That said,...

    Our cottage vendors are all great. That said, I’m partial to the Simply Light Designs Trail Lair for a hammock as you describe. Check them out. You can select a double layer with material of...
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    Smart I like it. Plus you could get double use...

    Smart I like it. Plus you could get double use out of it as a step / sit upon or place to lay your pack. Very nice!
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    I have to agree with silvr and others about...

    I have to agree with silvr and others about maintaining a buffer for when, not if, the forecast is wrong. It happens all the time. That said I’ve found the HG ratings to be pretty close to reality...
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    Prayers sent for George!!

    Prayers sent for George!!
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    So cool. What an adventure, even without the...

    So cool. What an adventure, even without the crocs!
  27. Thread: Classifieds?

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    I asked the same question in a thread not too...

    I asked the same question in a thread not too long ago as I’d observed the same thing. Maybe more folks are using their stuff and being “outside”? I think there is also some maturation of the...
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    …and down the rabbit hole we go! Lol , just...

    …and down the rabbit hole we go! Lol , just kidding (sort of). Welcome Peter!
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    Answer is no, apparently not. He’s amazing. ...

    Answer is no, apparently not. He’s amazing. Makes me loyal for sure. I’ve not bought as much lately because I got everything from him already!
  30. Thread: Hello from PA

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    Welcome from the other end of PA!

    Welcome from the other end of PA!
  31. Sounds like a great trip! Thanks for sharing.

    Sounds like a great trip! Thanks for sharing.
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    Welcome Peter!

    Welcome Peter!
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    Welcome! It’s an adventure to add to your...

    Welcome! It’s an adventure to add to your adventures.
  34. I concur with the other comments. I can’t seem...

    I concur with the other comments. I can’t seem to control the orientation of any hardware on my whoopies so I always use a couple of pieces of cotton string as insurance. Usually the Dutch biners...
  35. Thread: Newb from Utah

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    Welcome T! I love Utah. Truly a beautiful...

    Welcome T! I love Utah. Truly a beautiful state. I plan to vacation there at some point for certain.

    Post up your questions, comments or trip reports. It’s a very friendly bunch here.
  36. Another vote for Jared at simply light designs. ...

    Another vote for Jared at simply light designs. He’ll make you quality stuff fast at a reasonable price.
  37. Great report, thank you!

    Great report, thank you!
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    Yep, I have a few more than one!

    Yep, I have a few more than one!
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    Hang in there, you got this! You have 90%… just...

    Hang in there, you got this! You have 90%… just need the last 10% and you’ll be comfortable.
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    Beautiful and it looks like you had perfect...

    Beautiful and it looks like you had perfect weather.
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    Welcome from Chester county neighbor!

    Welcome from Chester county neighbor!
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    Down Yonder, thanks! That is very kind of you. ...

    Down Yonder, thanks! That is very kind of you. I can’t take you up on the offer but hope to retire to the area some day!

    Awesome!
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    Lol mine too. Dad used to tell me aging ain’t...

    Lol mine too. Dad used to tell me aging ain’t for wimps! Miss him immensely.
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    Me too! I find the hammock is great for...

    Me too! I find the hammock is great for alleviating my back pain.
  45. Thread: Tarp Level?

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    If you are staying dry, and the tarp in place in...

    If you are staying dry, and the tarp in place in the wind, you are doing it “right”!
  46. Thread: Poison Ivy

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    15/17 correct for me! Yech...still hate the...

    15/17 correct for me! Yech...still hate the stuff!!!
  47. Thread: Poison Ivy

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    I swear I get PI by simply looking at the stuff. ...

    I swear I get PI by simply looking at the stuff. Man, I hate it. Was working on a trail crew for a scout outing a few years ago and had the vines literally wrapped around my legs. That afternoon...
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    Sheppy, Welcome from SE PA! Almost the same...

    Sheppy,

    Welcome from SE PA! Almost the same age as you and working to keep off the lbs too. We have quite contingent from PA and I’m looking forward to doing some of the group hangs this year....
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    How about this: https://simplylightdesigns.com/collections/hammocks/products/the-starter

    You can get a custom 11 footer suitable to lounge or camp in for $64. Service and quality are second to...
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    I flip every way you can think of. Multiple...

    I flip every way you can think of. Multiple times per night. At home in bed, in a hammock, wherever I’m flipping . In my symmetrical Trail Lair it is no issue. I can’t sleep on my stomach but...
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