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    I am still getting used to hammock camping - and...

    I am still getting used to hammock camping - and have learned a ton over the past year. I am not getting any younger, and I am tall (6'4"). I have found if I have a hang that needs to be lower to...
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    I use shock cord loops - but mainly for the ease...

    I use shock cord loops - but mainly for the ease of using DW ringworms. I mainly use ti-sh.hook stakes. So I just have an open loop at one end and a knot on the other end to keep the ring worm on....
  3. Sorry I meant to type February instead of...

    Sorry I meant to type February instead of November. Just can't on the 27th but have most weekends open. Hate to miss this one - but will try for the next.
  4. I am officiating a swim meet that weekend....

    I am officiating a swim meet that weekend. However, I would be willing to hit this up on an open weekend if anyone else has it open in November.
  5. I can be flexible - Looking forward to meeting...

    I can be flexible - Looking forward to meeting some like minded people.
  6. Bell Mountain area looks great and something I...

    Bell Mountain area looks great and something I need to explore anyway - only a couple hours away for me. I usually drive twice as long in the other direction for a get away (not from this area).
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    Hanging higher is the key. I am 6'4" and am...

    Hanging higher is the key. I am 6'4" and am still learning. But I often have to use my trekking poles to move my hammock suspension up the tree another foot or so out of my reach to get the hang...
  8. I would be interested. Located in Western Ky (so...

    I would be interested. Located in Western Ky (so close to the SEMO area) - and have never hiked/camped in MO. That probably doesn't help much with site selection - but I could easily get away for a...
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    I bought a DCF zpacks rain kilt years ago. I...

    I bought a DCF zpacks rain kilt years ago. I have used it a handful of times as a rain kilt (great in warm weather during downpurs). However, It has served as my vestibule ground cloth and now I...
  10. I have the same tarp. I tied about 8" loops of...

    I have the same tarp. I tied about 8" loops of shock cord to the tarps tie outs and attach them with dutchware ringworms (amazing little things). I have various size guyline with a ringworm on one...
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    This thread jinxed me. It was dipping down in...

    This thread jinxed me. It was dipping down in the upper 20's here last night, and I am still learning - so I thought I would do a colder test run (20*wooki). Everything was great, but I got the...
  12. Dang - I ordered a premium burrow in August. No...

    Dang - I ordered a premium burrow in August. No worries though, I absolutely love it!
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    Seems like they are hitting in on the thru hiker...

    Seems like they are hitting in on the thru hiker crowd. They make high quality stuff (from my experience), but not sure the price point is right for me anymore. I have an HMG pack (junction) that I...
  14. I am in Western KY - willing to meet up somewhere...

    I am in Western KY - willing to meet up somewhere and carpool.
  15. I am new to Hammock camping (long time...

    I am new to Hammock camping (long time backpacker/hiker/kayak.....). I am planning on making the trip solo from Western KY. I would be glad to pick anyone up along the way to share a ride - that is...
  16. Awesome! Thanks.

    Awesome! Thanks.
  17. Same here. My down now is the first thing going...

    Same here. My down now is the first thing going in my pack - my pack is waterproof for the most part, but I still use a pack liner for my down, clothes..... - I just let the weight of everything...
  18. I wear silk base layer (bottom and top) most of...

    I wear silk base layer (bottom and top) most of the year, just to keep my quilts clean. If it is cooler, I have thicker merino layer I'll wear.
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    New to all of this, but after reading, I just...

    New to all of this, but after reading, I just ordered my first set up from WB - I ended up going with the Thunderfly tarp - just because I don't really know what I want as it seems to vary greatly by...
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    Hey Y'all, from KY.

    Looking forward to learning from you all. Just getting back into my outdoor lifestyle after a little break (had a busy job, and took about an 8 year break from everything enjoyable it seems). But in...
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