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  1. Ive been using alt/0176 for degrees forever with...

    Ive been using alt/0176 for degrees forever with no issues. As far as I know.

    30°F.
  2. A custom 50deg Enigma Apex with 7D shell is 10oz...

    A custom 50deg Enigma Apex with 7D shell is 10oz according to EE's calculator, which is only 0.4oz heavier than the 950 down equivalent. But it'll set you back about $230 before tax and shipping......
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    2016 is like ancient history on the Web. :) ...

    2016 is like ancient history on the Web. :)

    There are oodles of links if you google Ultralight backpacking. The link in my sig above is still good, and I must say I still prefer it because Mr...
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    A .71osy material that is actually durable would...

    A .71osy material that is actually durable would be a good start! :rolleyes:

    That said, I'd be okay with the situation if 1.6osy were the lightest available. Doesn't 'break the bank' even in the...
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    Over the years, I've taken Michaelangelo's...

    Over the years, I've taken Michaelangelo's approach in his "David" sculpture and applied it to hammocks. He started with a block of marble and simply (lol) chiseled out everything that wasn't...
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    One good thing about hanging is that unless a...

    One good thing about hanging is that unless a brick wall or a concrete column or a dead tree falls on us, it really is very unlikely that serious injury will result from experimenting at 'normal'...
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    Indeed, that is a great loop. I did it back in...

    Indeed, that is a great loop. I did it back in 2017 with some other friends and it is really spectacular. Close to 12k feet of vertical but we're planning for 3 nights out to break it up and soak in...
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    Last full day of summer 2023

    Sunrise yesterday near Big Hill shelter in Harriman.

    I've got a bigger trip coming up, the Grafton Loop Trial with Dirtbaghiker, so the last several weeks I've been doing my short local hikes with...
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    I remember that hurricane, Michael...

    I remember that hurricane, Michael...

    With some friends at Dolly Sods (WV) and we got 50mph gusts in the pressure gradient as it exited. Thought my tarp was a goner for a while there. I can't even...
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    Normally I just pitch the tarp in the night time...

    Normally I just pitch the tarp in the night time configuration because I'm not a stargazer, mainly because I'm usually pretty tired when I crawl in, and I fall right to sleep.

    However on those...
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    Nominal rating ~1000lb, significantly reduced by...

    Nominal rating ~1000lb, significantly reduced by any sort of turn or knot by who knows how much, edging close to failure with who knows what dynamic loading and/or wear history, overstress from bad...
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    I question a lot of things some hammock campers...

    I question a lot of things some hammock campers do, but the choice of materials is based largely on what is available and what has proven to work over time.

    7/64" Amsteel is one of those...
  13. The key to packing up quickly is to keep things...

    The key to packing up quickly is to keep things simple, both in terms of the simplicity of the sleep/shelter system itself and in getting it into its designated place in your pack.

    I totally...
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    For protracted extreme cold conditions you might...

    For protracted extreme cold conditions you might take a look at Vapor Barrier Liners (VBL).

    All the various covers will start collecting moisture / ice when water vapor produced by the body...
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    On the UltraLite Gear subforum there is a thread...

    On the UltraLite Gear subforum there is a thread here that discusses very lightweight setups. It's for donating members, but I've found the modest $10 annual fee worth it for this and other donating...
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    I can live with that. :shades:

    I can live with that. :shades:
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    Very close to zero stretch is the biggie for me,...

    Very close to zero stretch is the biggie for me, along with holding knots well and releasing easily. Mine have also been the most durable of any material I've tried. UV isn't a problem... pitch late...
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    Since I've been on record deep thinking, guessing...

    Since I've been on record deep thinking, guessing and pontificating, I thought I'd weigh in to add that I'm still lacking any info on its disappearance. There are some Kevlar webbing sources 'out...
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    Perhaps take a look at the slipped buntline hitch...

    Perhaps take a look at the slipped buntline hitch. Stupid easy to tie and release.
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    To be frank, with the hassle and extra cost...

    To be frank, with the hassle and extra cost involved in shipping — and the durability issues with Cloud .71 — I would recommend purchasing a Tree Runner in Hexon 1.6 at the same time you buy the Wind...
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    Once my metabolism slows down to sleeping level,...

    Once my metabolism slows down to sleeping level, I find that my backside gets cool even at 75°F.

    But that's me, and this is a very individual, subjective matter. For a 5-night trip I'd take a...
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    Ha, true, I ain't young any more, but a few years...

    Ha, true, I ain't young any more, but a few years back I also heard a similar comment from a quite young couple on the AT. Long days of hiking in sweltering heat can have that effect! :laugh:
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    I have ground dwelling friends and they quickly...

    I have ground dwelling friends and they quickly ditched a double-wide air mat in favor of 2 separate single mats. Close and snuggly sounds all romantic and such, but at some point you've gotta get...
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    Oops! That was certainly a senior moment on my...

    Oops! That was certainly a senior moment on my part.

    lol I'm sure there's a few more that others will add!

    As with any outdoor gear, there's a whole bunch of options when you explore beyond...
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    Good start there from TominMN. There's also...

    Good start there from TominMN. There's also Dutchware's winter tarp. And HammockGear Journey.

    A wider tarp with doors is always going to provide more protection from the weather, but it's also...
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    Personally, I simply like the modularity and...

    Personally, I simply like the modularity and flexibility of separate pieces. I can use any underquilt with any hammock I own.

    And when the hammock wears out or gets a rip, I won't lose an...
  27. Great trip and photos! Nice to know that in...

    Great trip and photos!

    Nice to know that in most places if we hike far enough we'll usually find some solitude. There are some similar bugs/flies in the Northeast... in the Adirondacks I got some...
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    Sketchy indeed. Kinda weird, this thing seems...

    Sketchy indeed.

    Kinda weird, this thing seems to have vanished. Still on WM's website, though. Maybe they're working on SlingLite 2.0. All the usually trustworthy outlets — backcountry, campsaver,...
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    Grab 'em while you can. They're practically...

    Grab 'em while you can. They're practically giving them away.

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    Glad it's working for you but I stand by my...

    Glad it's working for you but I stand by my comments.

    Where do you buy one? I looked at the usual online retailers and couldn't find any. Either they're selling like hotcakes or WM has taken a...
  31. Excellent video, Seth — that was quite a...

    Excellent video, Seth — that was quite a recovery!

    I've done trips where I felt like crap and didn't recover, but many times I'll do a brisk walk in the local woods when I feel something coming on...
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    Then things have gone downhill. Some 30 years ago...

    Then things have gone downhill. Some 30 years ago my brother in law was a C-130 loadmaster and I was occasionally the recipient of some military castaways and that was some good stuff then.
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    You can also try a Farrimond hitch if you like,...

    You can also try a Farrimond hitch if you like, but it is essentially another slipped friction hitch... with the advantage that it is an 'exploding' knot.
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    Maybe I'm not understanding it correctly, but you...

    Maybe I'm not understanding it correctly, but you can tie the slipped version of both clove and midshipman's hitch. I've been doing this for a long time with no problems.
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    Bob, great to hear you're getting back into the...

    Bob, great to hear you're getting back into the swing of things!

    Yes, that parking area right off Long Mtn Pkwy is definitely disgusting, owing mainly to its easy access to anyone and everyone...
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    That little bit of stiffness is a good thing....

    That little bit of stiffness is a good thing. Makes handling easier and far more tangle-resistant.


    Indeed. Runs counter to 'common knowledge' but makes life a lot simpler. :shades:
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    In my experience, the whole rationale behind...

    In my experience, the whole rationale behind using shock cord is to mitigate many folks' tendency to pitch tarps "spang" tight, as Phantom Grappler calls it. Which is, I infer, tighter than a crab's...
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    Lol, I'm thinking maybe paracord 'alternative'...

    Lol, I'm thinking maybe paracord 'alternative' because of the big construction difference vs Amsteel, i.e. core and no core.

    Also, there's paracord and then there's the real thing, mil-spec...
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    What is a paracord version of a soft shackle?

    What is a paracord version of a soft shackle?
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    Lemme know when you wanna go, bro! :cool: In...

    Lemme know when you wanna go, bro! :cool:

    In fact, I got rather bummed about the whole outdoor situation this past winter when there was no snow and the temps were so mild, so I didn't get out...
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    Great trip, and so cool to do it with your kids....

    Great trip, and so cool to do it with your kids. Not many youngsters these days can hike 10 miles! I've camped at that spot and it is indeed fantastic except for a bit of road noise... earplugs.
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    Personally, even as a ULer I'd stick with good...

    Personally, even as a ULer I'd stick with good old Hexon 1.6 or Mtn 1.7. There are plenty of other places in the kit to save another couple of ounces.

    As cougarmeat points out, failure is not an...
  43. I concur, that's nifty if it fits one's style,...

    I concur, that's nifty if it fits one's style, however I keep cords attached to the tarp and my suspension webbing goes into the end of the hammock's bishop bag. So when I grab a hammock or tarp from...
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    ^^^^^This! The button knot is purdy but any...

    ^^^^^This!

    The button knot is purdy but any big knot that can be captured by the loop portion is good enough. Many simpler knots are actually larger than the finished button knot and will work...
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    If you change sleep directions during the night,...

    If you change sleep directions during the night, definitely get a symmetrical... the Chameleon asym net isn't difficult to flip but it's not something you'd want to do multiple times during the...
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    Not a bad decision, and you might find that the...

    Not a bad decision, and you might find that the nominal rating of the new HG TQ will work for you vs the Costco and other added layers. It's usually better having the 'right tool for the job.'
    ...
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    For gear storage I use the pack and attach it to...

    For gear storage I use the pack and attach it to the the head end hammock CL.

    For shoes, what I have used for a long time is a simple plastic grocery bag, placed right on the ground where I swing...
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    A less exposed location would help but with rain...

    A less exposed location would help but with rain and high relative humidity — and especially mist — stuff is going to get damp and, eventually, just plain wet.

    Not a drop of rain and zero wind,...
  49. What you might do instead of making an alpine...

    What you might do instead of making an alpine butterfly in the Glowire is to use a 3-wrap Prusik loop or Klemheist made of Zing-it, attached to the Glowire. Klemheist is crazy-quick to slap on.
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    Nice! The little 'eaves' on the head and foot end...

    Nice! The little 'eaves' on the head and foot end add a bit more protection than the asyms whose 'off' sides go straight to the RL attachment point.
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