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    Please don’t give me a lot of credit, Lukas. I...

    Please don’t give me a lot of credit, Lukas. I simply looked up lifegetseasy4u.com on a variety of scam buster websites like scamadvisor. You can look it up for yourself. I’ll try to find some of the...
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    I did a very small amount of research on this...

    I did a very small amount of research on this vendor (looked up the website on a variety of scam assessment sites). It does not get high marks. Some of the things I found on the various sites...
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    Looks exactly like dozens of other similar...

    Looks exactly like dozens of other similar designs on Amazon. Most are in the the $36-$96 range. Do a search on Amazon for "hammock tent" to get a taste.
  4. Many folks worry about the same types of things...

    Many folks worry about the same types of things you have mentioned. But a lot of things that people mention as their top worries fall way down on the list in my opinion. Like many things in life,...
  5. I can see it again on Tapatalk. I’ll check on the...

    I can see it again on Tapatalk. I’ll check on the computer again later. Nice color scheme!


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  6. I can't see the photo that ScottS posted either....

    I can't see the photo that ScottS posted either. Not even a placeholder for it when I'm accessing the Forum via computer like I'm doing now. But when Scott's message first posted, I saw it pop on...
  7. I made a top quilt using Woodland Camo on the...

    I made a top quilt using Woodland Camo on the outside and and Dark Olive on the inside. Not very creative, I'll admit, but I have photos so I figured I would attach one so that you can judge for...
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    Yep. And for those who may not be aware ... this...

    Yep. And for those who may not be aware ... this is just the "save the date" thread. You can find the actual planning thread with all the details here:...
  9. Welcome to the Forum!! Glad you are interested in...

    Welcome to the Forum!! Glad you are interested in groups hangs. They are a great way to meet fellow hammock enthusiasts and learn tips and techniques.


    You won't typically find a lot of summer...
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    If you want just to try a 10' hammock to see if...

    If you want just to try a 10' hammock to see if it will be comfortable for you, there's no need to buy one. You can take your 11' netless hammock and and whip one or both ends to make it shorter....
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    Newest hammock-related gear I've seen in 2024 ......

    Newest hammock-related gear I've seen in 2024 ...

    Yobogear just started a Kickstarter campaign this month for their latest creation - the Turtlebug Hammock Stand....
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    Dutch, Sgt Knots, and RSBTR are all on my vendors...

    Dutch, Sgt Knots, and RSBTR are all on my vendors list for 7/64" Amsteel and/or Spectra. But there are other vendors and the options and prices may vary between vendors at any given time.


    Like...
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    Might try Sunrift Adventures ...

    Might try Sunrift Adventures
    https://www.sunrift.com/rentals

    They rent some outdoor gear. Don't know how much is camping gear.


    Also try The Local Hiker in Spartanburg...
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    I might be able to help. I'll send you a PM.

    I might be able to help. I'll send you a PM.
  15. MacGyver hang? How 'bout a one tree hang with an...

    MacGyver hang? How 'bout a one tree hang with an extension ladder?

    191970

    I needed a hang last month to keep my 12 nights streak alive, didn't have time to get in the woods, and don't have two...
  16. Looks like I'm skipping this one. I'm heading...

    Looks like I'm skipping this one.

    I'm heading to Europe for the first half of February and won't return until after the hang. Long-time wishes finally coming to fruition. So ... I'm gonna miss...
  17. Thread: Back at it

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    Nice! :thumbup1:

    Nice! :thumbup1:
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    I'm sure that with very little effort, you'll get...

    I'm sure that with very little effort, you'll get your newest endeavors off the ground without a hitch. I hope your wife doesn't string you up for splurging on the new Hammock Gear. Maybe, if you...
  19. I use fairy lights like these too sometimes. I...

    I use fairy lights like these too sometimes. I use a lighter weight version with a single button battery. They only weigh 13g (less than 1/2 ounce) each. They also make versions with two button...
  20. I sleep with an inflatable sit pad that I use as...

    I sleep with an inflatable sit pad that I use as a knee pillow and have never noticed it affecting my circulation in any way. However, I have had problems with snug socks. I like my wool hiking socks...
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    I go snipe hunting. Been doing it since I was a...

    I go snipe hunting. Been doing it since I was a young scout. One of these days I'm a gonna catch me one of those elusive creatures!
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    Happy New Year! Year three of this 12 nights a...

    Happy New Year! Year three of this 12 nights a year challenge complete! Year three photo collage complete!
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    The streak continues and I'm still loving this challenge. Unfortunately, not very...
  23. Thanks for posting all the info!

    Thanks for posting all the info!
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    I've made several hammocks out of RSBTR 1.7 MTN...

    I've made several hammocks out of RSBTR 1.7 MTN XL. The widest are 67" (170 cm) wide. Although I needed to play with the adjustments a bit, I've had no problems using my UQs laying at an increased...
  25. I have a 950 fill 20* UGQ Renegade TQ that still...

    I have a 950 fill 20* UGQ Renegade TQ that still gets regular use. The Renegade was the high-end UGQ TQ 7 or 8 years ago when they had high-end and low-end (Flight Jacket) TQ options. The principle...
  26. Trekking poles can also be used for porch mode....

    Trekking poles can also be used for porch mode. There's a video for that as well, courtesy of (you guessed it) Shug. Here's the link:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GQPY5BuyPI

    You imply that...
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    There are as many ways to hang a tarp as there...

    There are as many ways to hang a tarp as there are ways to hang your hammock or hang your insulation. Maybe more! I've experimented with a lot of different options and still find myself torn between...
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    Welcome to the Forum! Great idea about...

    Welcome to the Forum! Great idea about participating in group hangs. Tons of information and friendly people with a like-minded desire to be off the ground.

    NoVA happens in November each year (you...
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    +1 on: Crazytown is spot on with his...

    +1 on:


    Crazytown is spot on with his advice, IMO.

    I'm so far down the rabbit hole that I've become close personal friends with the Cheshire Cat. But that's just me. You do you. HYOH.
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    FS: I want to thank every person who led to almost...

    I want to thank every person who led to almost 900 views of this post.
    Views doesn't always equal sales of course, the ratings for the pilot episode are way down, and the cold hard fact has slowly...
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    Vicki gives the best bumps! Good to see you...

    Vicki gives the best bumps!

    Good to see you at the NoVA Hang this past weekend. Looking forward to MAHHA in April!
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    Since you can't see it on your phone, Phantom,...

    Since you can't see it on your phone, Phantom, I've cut and pasted the information from the Samsung website found at the link that HIllbillyHanger provided (see below). Hopefully you can read this. ...
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    FS: Bumping and dropping prices one final time. ...

    Bumping and dropping prices one final time.



    Brand new - never used ENO Skyloft bridge hammock - previously $105 (20% off retail); then $98 (25% off retail) --> Final offer: now $91 ......
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    FS: Bumping and dropping the prices: Brand new...

    Bumping and dropping the prices:


    Brand new ENO Skyloft hammock - previously $105 (20% off retail); now $98 (25% off retail) shipped
    Used Hennessey Expedition hammock - previously $95; now $85...
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    I always carry a wider hammock. Everything is a...

    I always carry a wider hammock. Everything is a trade-off when you are trying to minimize weight for long backpacking trips. But when I'm struggling to decide between giving up sleep comfort to save...
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    FS: Bumping the thread

    Bumping the thread
  37. Good for you. And well done! Your splices look...

    Good for you. And well done! Your splices look great!

    But beware ... it can get addictive. I got so carried away at one point that I was splicing CLs from 1mm dyneema fishing line to serve as...
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    FS: Hammocks, Hammocks, Hammocks (Episode 1)

    ​After years of experimenting, I’ve settled on the handful of hammocks I use on a regular basis. But now I have quite a few others that I don’t use, so I'm thinning the herd. With this listing, I'm...
  39. Completely different kind of sand !! :lol: But...

    Completely different kind of sand !! :lol:

    But point made ... with the right kind of support, one can hang a hammock virtually anywhere (with or without trees).

    Personally, I'd trust your set...
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    If you want to meet some folks who have been...

    If you want to meet some folks who have been hammock hanging for awhile (and some who are new like you), there is a group hang happening next month at the Oak Ridge Campground in Prince William State...
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    Solid list. I would add that I also wash my...

    Solid list. I would add that I also wash my hammocks and apply Permethrin to my hammocks and bug nets once each year (usually in the Spring).

    It's good to be paranoid about CLs since they are...
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    cmc4free makes a good point regarding different...

    cmc4free makes a good point regarding different temps on different nights. And there is another consideration that supports stacking as well - how hot you sleep.

    I'll often get too warm and...
  43. As many of you know, we can't hang in the Turkey...

    As many of you know, we can't hang in the Turkey Run Ridge Group Campground for NoVA Hang this time and must go back to the book-your-own-sites place at Oak Ridge Campground.

    I spent a couple of...
  44. A18 is one of the sites recommended for RVs so it...

    A18 is one of the sites recommended for RVs so it should have plenty of parking for 2 vehicles. Not sure why the system won't let you load number of vehicles. I wouldn't worry about it too much. The...
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    You aren't the only one who has been searching...

    You aren't the only one who has been searching for historical hammock usage information. This blog post might be of interest to you:
    A Woodrunners Diary:...
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    FS: I have finalized the sale and received payment....

    I have finalized the sale and received payment. (but thanks for the "backup" offer bendback). I'll be closing/moving this thread shortly.
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    FS: Sold to longtrail pending payment. Exchanging PMs...

    Sold to longtrail pending payment. Exchanging PMs now.
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    FS: Warbonnet Yeti - 20*

    Warbonnet Yeti - 20 Degree - 850 fill - brown
    In like-new condition, no damage, no stains.
    $185 (PayPal G&S) shipped within continental US.

    Comes with the original mini-biners. Comes with the...
  49. I don't believe you absolutely must hang in...

    I don't believe you absolutely must hang in A25-A35. Jimbo just mentioned those sites because that's where the group tends to congregate ... on that south side of the A Loop. But you can still book...
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    Did you really just use "ground breaking" and...

    Did you really just use "ground breaking" and "hammock" in the same sentence? Too funny!

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    There was a thread (https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/166116-HangPad) early...
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