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    I hung in Florida for several years before I...

    I hung in Florida for several years before I moved to western North Carolina and would, solely upon my experiences, suggest the 30° or 40° quilt. You could always get/make/acquire a little quilt to...
  2. FS: All items are sold! I'll update the post...

    All items are sold! I'll update the post accordingly.
  3. FS: Neither quilt has ever been washed (never got...

    Neither quilt has ever been washed (never got dirty enough to warrant imo), and I believe the standard when I ordered them was the 850 treated down.
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    Very, very impressive. The volumetric lighting...

    Very, very impressive. The volumetric lighting is mesmerizing.
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    You'd be going over the Roans, Big Bald and...

    You'd be going over the Roans, Big Bald and Smokies in the near dead of winter. It can easily get down to single digits on those mountains. I'd prepare for extra layers as the temps start dropping....
  6. FS: Hammock Gear: 30º Custom Incubator UQ, and 0º (+2 oz) Incubator UQ for sale

    SOLD
    Hammock Gear 0º + 2 oz overfill, Argon 90, Regular Length/Width, Outer shell: Burnt Red, Inner shell: Black
    Purchased on 10/17/2014 (for $307), has 0º HG tag, but has to the 2 oz overfill (so...
  7. I believe it is standard -- but they are more...

    I believe it is standard -- but they are more than willing to field any questions you throw at them.
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    I'm interested as well!

    I'm interested as well!
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    Thanks for the awesome review! Sparrow's are an...

    Thanks for the awesome review! Sparrow's are an awesome way to hang. Love the vent/viewing area from your top cover -- nice thinking there. I hope you spend many a night in it!
  10. FS: Item sold, payment received and item has been...

    Item sold, payment received and item has been shipped! Thanks!
  11. FS: Price drop to $125! Anyone need a nice...

    Price drop to $125! Anyone need a nice ThunderBird Dream Hammock?
  12. FS: DreamHammock ThunderBird 10' w/ Lots of Extras

    DreamHammock ThunderBird 10, Standard Asym Lay (Head Left, Feet Right)

    Your Cost: $175 (I paid $273)

    Order Number: 1975
    Order Date: 05-14-2015 04:02 PM EDT

    Length: 10ft
    Layers: Single...
  13. My wife did her End to End (what LTers call a...

    My wife did her End to End (what LTers call a thru-hike) on the Long Trail from North to South last year in September-October. I was lucky enough to join her for the last 80 miles which is also the...
  14. Great report. It's much appreciated. My wife...

    Great report. It's much appreciated.

    My wife and I have section hiked from Springer to VA 617, but have one little gap -- which is from Davenport Gap to Hot Springs. We'll be closing this gap...
  15. Hopefully these photos do it justice. The...

    Hopefully these photos do it justice. The problem I had with the old peak shelf (one of my Thunderbird has one), is that when I lay in it it tilts to the side and things fall out. I'm sure I was...
  16. I have three DHs and just recently gave away the...

    I have three DHs and just recently gave away the original Warbonnet Blackbird to a friend. So right there you can see which one I prefer. I'm interested in trying out the XLC, but think I might...
  17. Super Shelter for Hennessy Expedition Zip

    Looking to buy a used SuperShelter for the Hennessy Expedition Zip hammock for a friend that's new to hammocking. Anyone got one lying around they're not using and looking to get rid of?
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    You can always use regular blankets and put them...

    You can always use regular blankets and put them underneath your pad. Sure, it'll still get compressed but it'll be better than not using them at all. You just have to carry more weight if you go...
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    From someone who used a Hennessy Hammock for 6...

    From someone who used a Hennessy Hammock for 6 years or more, then switched to a Dream Hammock about a year and a half ago, I can say that I've never slept as comfortably as I have in my Dream...
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    My wife is doing the LT SOBO and starts on Sept...

    My wife is doing the LT SOBO and starts on Sept 19th. She's taking her 20° TQ and a puffy -- but she's planning in staying in shelters 100% of the time. She's bringing a super-light HalfWit hammock...
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    Where is the 58 to 60? Whatever the elevation of...

    Where is the 58 to 60? Whatever the elevation of that report is for, subtract about 3° per 1,000 ft of elevation (since you'll be higher than the report), and you'll get a better estimation of what...
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    I picked up a 40° Incubator with 2 oz of...

    I picked up a 40° Incubator with 2 oz of overstuffing, and I have to admit SilverSurfr is pretty spot on. I can work it at 30°, but I'd better have some extra clothes on to keep me comfy.

    I like...
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    My wife and I just thru hiked it back in June. I...

    My wife and I just thru hiked it back in June. I didn't think it was all that hot, but my wife sure did. That being said, there were plenty of water spots along the way if you wanted to get wet and...
  24. FS: Payment received. Shipping info will be sent...

    Payment received. Shipping info will be sent today.
  25. FS: Payment requested.

    Payment requested.
  26. FS: Price drop to $240. What, does no one want a 0°...

    Price drop to $240. What, does no one want a 0° w/ 2 oz overstuffing in the middle of summer? Yall are crazy! :lol:
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    I'm a cold sleeper and I have a 30° UQ and a 40°...

    I'm a cold sleeper and I have a 30° UQ and a 40° UQ for some of fall/spring and all summer. Then I also have a 0° TQ/UQ (both with 2 oz overstuffing), and use them for winter.

    I agree with...
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    I know I probably should have gone with a DL, but...

    I know I probably should have gone with a DL, but decided against it.

    Instead I have a TB and Sparrow, both with a SL 2.7 marpat. I often have my two dogs sleep with me in my hammock, they are 30...
  29. FS: She used it for a dozen or so nights. I had an...

    She used it for a dozen or so nights. I had an accident on January 22nd which kept us from doing more winter camping (winter isn't her favorite season to camp anyway).
  30. FS: Hammock Gear 0° Burrow with 2 oz of overstuff

    Burrow 0° 2oz overstuff, footbox: snaps
    (Outer Color: Burnt Orange, Inner Color: Charcoal Gray, Length: Standard, Width: Standard, Footbox Style: Snaps, Overfill (oz): 2 ounce (+$18.00))
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    FS: I'll take it: the 20° Burrow.

    I'll take it: the 20° Burrow.
  32. Thanks for the update. Glad to hear you're on...

    Thanks for the update. Glad to hear you're on the mend and headed in the right direction.

    Guess who made the front page of our newspaper?

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  33. October is just around the corner! And remember,...

    October is just around the corner! And remember, chicks dig scars!
  34. You bet! I'm definitely game as soon as you are...

    You bet! I'm definitely game as soon as you are ready!
  35. I know the feeling. Had you not been there when...

    I know the feeling. Had you not been there when that tree hit me, I'd have froze to death long before any assistance had arrived.

    I know what being stuck in the hospital can do for your mental...
  36. I hiked some 90 miles of the AT in July with my...

    I hiked some 90 miles of the AT in July with my 40° Phoenix and was darn glad I had it. It was hot during the day but could get "a tad cool" at night.

    And it's not the hour in the hammock which...
  37. I got my new shirt today! So I would expect that...

    I got my new shirt today! So I would expect that others to be coming in soon as well.

    Thanks again, Shug!
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    My wife and I are thinking of stopping in for an...

    My wife and I are thinking of stopping in for an evening as well. It'll be first campout since the last time I was there (two weeks ago).

    This time I'll only be collecting firewood that's already...
  39. Agreed on helping out with the cost of the wood...

    Agreed on helping out with the cost of the wood and such. Let us know what we can do.
  40. Thanks for the update! Good to know I'll be even...

    Thanks for the update! Good to know I'll be even more protected on those cold windy nights.
  41. Would you mind some company? I really wanted to...

    Would you mind some company? I really wanted to join the group, but a rainy Hot Springs on Friday just doesn't sound like my cup of tea. I'm 17 miles from Hawksbill.
  42. Are you guys still hanging, or staying inside the...

    Are you guys still hanging, or staying inside the hostel?
  43. Hot Springs, NC? Or is there something else near...

    Hot Springs, NC? Or is there something else near by GH?
  44. Well, I'm not leaving until tomorrow afternoon --...

    Well, I'm not leaving until tomorrow afternoon -- and I'm set to go camping SOMEWHERE this weekend :-) So, pick a spot and I'm there!
  45. The AT runs right through there. We could easily...

    The AT runs right through there. We could easily jump on over to it where it crosses a road north or south of the park.

    I think at VA 600 there's a huge parking area right there with lots of...
  46. I can't wait! I'm headed out tomorrow at noon. ...

    I can't wait! I'm headed out tomorrow at noon. This is going to be an EPIC trip!
  47. I can never get signal while there, otherwise I'd...

    I can never get signal while there, otherwise I'd say let's set up a hotline so people outside the park can get picked up.

    I've driven up there several times in the winter and had no problems with...
  48. Looks like it's going to be nice snow weather on...

    Looks like it's going to be nice snow weather on Friday. I can't wait!
  49. I've signed up myself and my wife -- so you've...

    I've signed up myself and my wife -- so you've got two more coming!

    A few questions if you don't mind:

    1) Park at the Overnight Backpacker's Lot, and then it's a 1.8 mile +/- hike to the group...
  50. My wife was thinking of joining, but didn't want...

    My wife was thinking of joining, but didn't want to be the odd one out (she's not a hammocker).

    Will there be other tenters there in the group?
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