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    Ultralight bridge hammock

    Anyone have a line on an ultralight bridge hammock manufacturer. I am a side a stomachache sleeper and struggle to get comfortable in a traditional hammock.

    Thanks

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    Ten thousand islands

    Anyone have any suggestions for camping in this area. I would like to go during January or February. What kind of wildlife should i be prepared to encounter

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    Just in the information gathering phase. Not...

    Just in the information gathering phase. Not necessarily stuck on a hang just a killer location that will allow me to get away from people

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    Keys trip January/February

    Looking for seclusion in the keys in January or February. Being dropped on an island would be cool too

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    Looking to hang in late Oct

    Hi everyone,
    Looking for a good 3 day loop in the ozarks. The more secluded the better. Thanks

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    Sounds like i need to look into this thanks ...

    Sounds like i need to look into this thanks

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    Looking fir seclusion

    Hi folks i am looking for a backing or super back country camp site. I live in Indianapolis and don't want to drive more than 12 hrs. The trip will be sometime in june. I am looking for a spot where...
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    Yeah i have been trying to master this but after...

    Yeah i have been trying to master this but after 3 hrs of sleep over 2 days i get cranky and my hiking parters get frustrated with me.

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    I to am a side sleeper and interested in how you...

    I to am a side sleeper and interested in how you solve the problem. Here is a picture of my setuphttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201013/f72d1fc523fdaba294125c8d21ae6116.jpg

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    I personally have several different bags and...

    I personally have several different bags and sizes. I really recommend multiple bags. But if you really want only 1 bag to rule them all.

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    Im a big fan of osprey packs something in the 85...

    Im a big fan of osprey packs something in the 85 liter range would surely be large enough. The ather series is a great pack. You can go smaller if your willing to cough up money for ultralight stuff...
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    How much weight are you willing to shoulder ...

    How much weight are you willing to shoulder

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    Need more info. Where are you camping, how long...

    Need more info. Where are you camping, how long will you go between resupply, and how much do you want to spend.

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    Texas creek Colorado

    I have been wanting to hike this area for a few years. Can anyone give me insite to traveling to the trail head. We will be traveling in a high clearance vehicle. And would like to hike in a short...
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    I have been considering a klymit v pad instead of...

    I have been considering a klymit v pad instead of the UQ. I fight my UQ during setup and sleeping. Has anyone used one of these? Thoughts

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    Hey shug the bury was too short now they hold me...

    Hey shug the bury was too short now they hold me up. Can you look at the setup and give me your thoughts. I will be using a hammock gear standard tarp with doors. I am concerned that I will be...
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    Headed to red river gorge

    Hey all I'm head for my first trip in the gorge. It will be 4 days 3 nights. Looking for suggestions for loops or out and backs. Ready
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    Thanks shug I'll check it out Sent from my...

    Thanks shug I'll check it out

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    Ok new problem, my whoopie slings are slipping...

    Ok new problem, my whoopie slings are slipping and I end up on the ground pretty quickly. I am using tree staples with marlin spike to whoopie Dutch hooks to hammock. Thoughts.

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    Thanks that helps alot Sent from my SM-G965U...

    Thanks that helps alot

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    Fixed ridgeline lengths

    Hi folks making the change to asym can someone tell me the ridgeline length or the formula. It's something like 85% of hammock length

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  22. Thread: NC area

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    I guess I should specify that I am looking for...

    I guess I should specify that I am looking for seclusion. Thanks for the suggestions so far.

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  23. Thread: NC area

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    NC area

    Hi folks I am interested In coming east to NC area for a four day hike and hang suggestions

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    Sticky: Is that 8 inch folded so 16 inch with 4 inch...

    Is that 8 inch folded so 16 inch with 4 inch buries? Sorry new to making my own gear.

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    Sticky: Thanks informative as always. Sent from my...

    Thanks informative as always.



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    Sticky: How would you determine the length of the cl ...

    How would you determine the length of the cl

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    Sticky: Question looking at making either a continuous...

    Question looking at making either a continuous loop for the gathered end or would a dog bone be better

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    Post video or pics so we can see it Sent from...

    Post video or pics so we can see it

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  29. Beuna Vista Sent from my SM-G955U using...

    Beuna Vista

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  30. Ptarmagin lake...

    Ptarmagin lake...
  31. I have found this site http://oriconline.org...

    I have found this site http://oriconline.org helpful with planning trips in Colorado area. If your looking in the BV area I love pine creek and ptarmign lake.

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  32. Should be plenty of lodge pole pines. Aspens not...

    Should be plenty of lodge pole pines. Aspens not the greatest tree to hang from but can do in a pinch. I am going that direction on the July 5th. Awesome area to visit

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  33. The rei quarter dome hammock might work....

    The rei quarter dome hammock might work. https://www.rei.com/product/128163/rei-co-op-quarter-dome-air-hammock

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    Save yourself some money and buy a bath loofah...

    Save yourself some money and buy a bath loofah cut the string and bam trap skins.

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    Co< Beuna Vista < early july

    I am bringing a crew west to Colorado in early July planning on bear track lake for 3 nights. I am looking for a backup location with solitude, I'm a disabled vet so don't kill me on altitude per day...
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    Ah yes thanks Sent from my SM-G955U using...

    Ah yes thanks

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    Suggestions for 4 days in Colorado

    I everyone I will be in Colorado backpacking in early July. Will be near Beuna Vista and planning bear track lake but looking for a few backup locations. I am a fat flat lander so go easy on the...
  38. I would try picaridin insect repellent by Sawyer...

    I would try picaridin insect repellent by Sawyer it works on ticks. It won't work as well as permethrin does but not a bad second choice. Deet works but is harsh on gear and your skin.

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  39. It is basically processed chrysanthemum with is...

    It is basically processed chrysanthemum with is highly toxic to cats. Once dry it becomes inert and "should" be safe but I would err on the side of caution. Also note don't dump excess liquid into...
  40. Thread: Pillows?

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    I use the medium size therm a rest memory foam, I...

    I use the medium size therm a rest memory foam, I prefer a stiffer pillow. I also know a few who use the travel horseshoe pillows.


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    My first hammock was an eno onelink. I loved...

    My first hammock was an eno onelink. I loved having everything in one bundle but it was a tad heavy and bulky. I currently run an eno sub 7 with a hammock gear dynema tarp and a homemade top and...
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    Not Sure if this is the right thread... Hey...

    Not Sure if this is the right thread...

    Hey fellow hammock dwellers, I wanted to let everyone know about something I discovered tonight. I have been looking at underquilts for the last few months....
  43. Thread: Howdy Folks

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    Howdy Folks

    Hi my name is peter and I'm an outdoor enthusiast in search of ultra light hammock gear. specifically a 4 season fly and quilts. located in Indiana. Also new to forums so hope i don;t screw up...
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