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  1. One thing to think about is what other gear you...

    One thing to think about is what other gear you will be bringing on these trips. If you travel with a down or synthetic hooded puffy coat, you can wear that to bed and it will be your "down hood"....
  2. As a bit of an update, I was talking to the Ice...

    As a bit of an update, I was talking to the Ice Age Trail coordinator and it sounds like there are two possible options (well, there's lots of options, but two solid options are):

    1) Park car in...
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    very nice!

    very nice!
  4. Looking forward to it! And I'm looking into...

    Looking forward to it!

    And I'm looking into the idea of spending some extra days on either end walking/camping on the Ice Age trail...
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    Be sure to let the forum know how your mod goes...

    Be sure to let the forum know how your mod goes (with pics)! I'm interested in doing the same thing.
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    Excellent, thanks for that info/analysis!

    Excellent, thanks for that info/analysis!
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    I just stumbled on the Helsdon hammock -- first...

    I just stumbled on the Helsdon hammock -- first time I heard about it and so I'm searching for reviews, etc. Curious how you are liking the hammock and how your mods are going?

    Out of curiosity,...
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    great tents to ride out the storm, you guys did...

    great tents to ride out the storm, you guys did it in style! thanks for sharing the video.
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    Great trip report! It's the slogs that get...

    Great trip report! It's the slogs that get remembered 10 years from now, thanks for sharing with us the memories with us!
  10. ...And I'm glad you're doing your civic...

    ...And I'm glad you're doing your civic leave-no-trace duty of picking up an abandoned thermarest pad Mr. Shug. :D It was great seeing you at the hang!
  11. Bummer, but good for you for doing your civic...

    Bummer, but good for you for doing your civic duty! I'd want you on my jury :)
  12. Nice, hopefully we get great snow!!

    Nice, hopefully we get great snow!!
  13. Nice! I'm going to be like you this next hang...

    Nice! I'm going to be like you this next hang and do more hiking/exploring during the day. I was kinda a wimp and hung out mostly in camp. :( :D
  14. It was great seeing everyone at WCS. I learned a...

    It was great seeing everyone at WCS. I learned a lot about winter camping and that Karla with a K's chili is not to be missed!!
  15. Cool --- are you the young gentleman that was on...

    Cool --- are you the young gentleman that was on the far side of the encampment, close to Shug and that man with a beard (me)? If so, I was curious how your second night went -- did you have a warm...
  16. Well, all it took was for me to lay in my hammock...

    Well, all it took was for me to lay in my hammock this weekend and start drifting off into a comfortable sleep... now I'm back to hammocking for the WCS. :)
  17. Paid for my camping and the symposium. I might...

    Paid for my camping and the symposium.

    I might bring a tent --- oh the blasphemy! --- for this or maybe alternate tent and hammock. In a way, I'm using this to prep/test for a future cold tent...
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    I'm going to give a slightly different answer......

    I'm going to give a slightly different answer... I personally like more watery seam sealer, maybe 3:1 (mineral spirits : caulk) or even more mineral spirits.

    When I apply it, I use a small...
  19. Congrats!!

    Congrats!!
  20. I'm just jumping in, haven't read the whole...

    I'm just jumping in, haven't read the whole thread... but I like to wear clothes where I can jump out of the hammock and fix the tarp without feeling horrible. This is especially important --- for me...
  21. Nice! Winter will be here soon! :)

    Nice! Winter will be here soon! :)
  22. Awesome. It's on my calendar! (Any other ~Chicago...

    Awesome. It's on my calendar! (Any other ~Chicago folks going?)
  23. Very cool. I'm thinking of making the trip from...

    Very cool. I'm thinking of making the trip from ~Chicago to attend. (Any other Chicago folks going?) Looking forward to winter!
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    +1 if you raise your feet up at least 12" and...

    +1

    if you raise your feet up at least 12" and move your foot end closer to the tree, you'll be lying flat on your back with your legs slightly elevated --- it's a wonderful way to sleep. A good...
  25. I actually prefer being perpendicular to the...

    I actually prefer being perpendicular to the wind. Being inline means a lot of wind-blown rain can get in.

    Site selection is the biggest influence -- #1 safe trees! #2 out of the wind. (Better to...
  26. Very fun! How did your frost blanket work...

    Very fun!

    How did your frost blanket work out?

    It was neat to see the site from the drone, gave me a different feel for the little grove between the two lakes where we camped!
  27. If your foam pad is a little bit wider than the...

    If your foam pad is a little bit wider than the dimensions of your top quilt flattened out, then the top quilt will kinda hug your pad in place. For example, if you flatten out your TQ and it's 14"...
  28. Exactly the same here: I'm the guy with a...

    Exactly the same here: I'm the guy with a neighborhood reputation of exercising with a backpack full of water jugs and having hammock/tent in the backyard. Too funny. :) I'll PM with my phone #.
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    I just want to say that during home testing and...

    I just want to say that during home testing and at the WI frozen butt hang n(negative single digits Fahrenheit and wind) I tried using a foam pad underneath my feet and just thin liner socks and I...
  30. If you ever want to grab a beverage and talk...

    If you ever want to grab a beverage and talk hammocks, just drop me a note! Good to know there is another crazy person in the neighborhood. :)
  31. So far I've stayed off facebook, but good to know...

    So far I've stayed off facebook, but good to know that's an option -- thanks!!
  32. Darbe, did we get a chance to meet? I wanted to...

    Darbe, did we get a chance to meet? I wanted to say hi since I'm just one town to the east of you! :D
  33. I know who you are talking about, he was the...

    I know who you are talking about, he was the gentleman that also did spoon/bowl carving. But I don't remember his name.

    ...along similar lines, what is the best forum (here or otherwise) for...
  34. Great trip, thanks for taking us along!

    Great trip, thanks for taking us along!
  35. What a neat experience. A good mix of a sort-of...

    What a neat experience. A good mix of a sort-of backyard BBQ vibe surrounded by a beautiful forest and exciting/challenging winter weather.

    Thank you everyone! Thank you Nick and Dawn for...
  36. Looking forward to attending my first Frozen Butt...

    Looking forward to attending my first Frozen Butt Hang!

    -jamie
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    the rain flap on the stove jack is a smart idea,...

    the rain flap on the stove jack is a smart idea, nice!
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    Very nice. Making the sheet bend a slippery...

    Very nice.

    Making the sheet bend a slippery version would allow the tarp to be rigged up, then detached and flipped back for a clear view, and then quickly re-rigged if rain/wind started... and...
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    Even though I prefer foot left, body right......

    Even though I prefer foot left, body right... I've realized I strongly prefer to adjust my position based on the location and goals for my trip. Some days I want the sun to hit my face upon sunrise...
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    nice hanging! :)

    nice hanging! :)
  41. You need both, but you can use your worn...

    You need both, but you can use your worn insulation (for example, down coat and pants) to add to your top quilt insultation. Because you crush the worn insulation underneath you when you lay down, it...
  42. Yeah, good point on the air mat if you know you...

    Yeah, good point on the air mat if you know you are going to be on a compacted tentpad or a shelter floor.


    (p.s. Cmoulder: Great recommendation on the Blake's hitch for tarp tieouts, been...
  43. Right, most of the insulation will be crushed,...

    Right, most of the insulation will be crushed, but I'm thinking more about the scenario where yonu can't hang a hammock due to the site...

    Let's say you have a 3/4 UQ and an narrow TQ and it's...
  44. Going to ground - using TQ and UQ together?

    This can't be a new idea, but I couldn't find a thread...

    Has someone figured out how to use a TQ and UQ together to create a draft-free "quilt" when going to ground? I figure if you are going to...
  45. If you are just getting into hammocks, the one...

    If you are just getting into hammocks, the one thing i would want to emphasize is that how you hang the hammock is going to change how it feels. In particular, I was amazed how differently my hammock...
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    This trucker's hitch is new to me...

    I found this very interesting. I've been using a version of the trucker's hitch to cinch down the corners of my tarps to the stakes... but I'm kinda surprised by this method. Looking forward to...
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    Good point, the lightest weight option is...

    Good point, the lightest weight option is clearly: thinnest shell material and exactly the right amount of insulation in a single quilt.
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    Yeah Iceman, that's kinda where my mind is going,...

    Yeah Iceman, that's kinda where my mind is going, too.

    Or imagine something like a single suspension system that can "clip on" the additional layers as you need it. Like a MOLLE system (that...
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    lightest underquilt suspension...

    Anybody found the lightest way to attach multiple quilts? I've been thinking about this lately as I layer up the insulation for winter camping and watching the pounds add up...

    Obviously the...
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    Thanks TNFrosty, done!

    Thanks TNFrosty, done!
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