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I'm looking into getting a 40 degree underquilt for some upcoming trips. I'm hoping to use it bikepacking so packability is important. The zipper system seems like one of the best ways to stay warm...

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I’ve got the DIY bug and am looking to sew something this winter. When I go canoe camping, if it’s buggy, we all know this can be a drag. When it’s rainy, people can sit under my tarp,...

If my work permits it, I’ll be there with bells on! Just promise to not mock me if I test out my tent.

I ended up stealthing when I went through the Whites this year. Finding two trees and a clearing wasn’t too tough, and I never wanted to shell out the money to stay at the normal sites, especially...

And that’s a wrap! I got sick in Maine and made it a day into the 100MW before bailing near the Gulf Hagas. I wanted to hike the full half of the AT this summer, but I was just too ill to keep going...

Stealthing in the Whites was pretty easy with a hammock. I can’t think of any views that would definitely have good trees to hang from- maybe Webster Cliffs and Zeacliff. I didn’t have any trouble...

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Washington was incredible. Moving towards Maine soon. Hammocking is useful and challenging up in the whites. Lots of...

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Time to tackle some 4,000 footers!...

Hey, the shorts help beat the heat, but the bugs have eyes for these thighs, so I’m in deet waist-to-feet.

Pic on Mount Cube. I’m approaching the part that I’ve been excited to do for as long as...

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One can hike in just 2.6 miles from a Trailhead to get here. There are plenty of rules and a caretaker, but as it’s free, the rules make sense to keep everything in working order. There is a bunk...

I’ve reached New Hampshire! The first mileage in VT was to my liking, but after Killington the weather and hills got tough. The big-name mountains thus far (Killington, Stratton, and Greylock) have...

That shot was set up in the tent sites behind Upper Goose Pond, MA. A really excellent spot, a pretty good day hike to a nice hut-like atmosphere, except it’s free and caters mainly to distance...

Trailslug, I’m using the standard CF tarp with doors. The shorter sides than my WBSF are kinda made up for with the beefy UQ. I like it for backpacking but will keep using my Superfly w/ pole mods...

Hey guys! I’m currently hiking the northern half of the Appalachian Trail, and I wanted to share some of my experiences here. I started in Pine Grove Furnace at the pavilion, and I’ve been walking...

Thanks for the input- my foot is wide enough to not slide around in the toebox at least. And free shoes are free shoes, so I’ll definitely be wearing them at some point.


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“Singlet” i.e. a running pinny, not quite a unitard/wrestling singlet or something:

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Great picture! Anything surprising or interesting in the start of your hike?


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I have an overcover on my Chameleon and a 20* incubator. I oftentimes wish I had an entire sock to keep the wind off my underquilt. It may weigh a little extra but the concept seems really warm to...

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Here’s the lighterpack link for where I’m at now. Up from 10ish with the inclusion of more wintry gear: wool socks, long underwear, puffy jacket.

I imagine I...

Does anyone have an opinion on stoves? I’m planning on starting with a cheapo amazon self-igniting Stove but wonder if people appreciate the upgrades to fancier ones. I just like the auto ignition...

Wondering how people like to hang their Cuben Fiber Tarp. Do people use a CRL and Prussics, or just long tie outs on either side? Do you like to have some amount of shock cord between the stakes...

Also, upon weighing an initial base weight, I’m at 10.2lbs! Not bad.


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I’m lucky enough to be getting the Speedgoats and the Lone Peaks free from each company b/c I work at a running shoe store and essentially begged their reps for them. I own a patagonia R1 hoody, a...

Hey guys, I had a few specific questions in preparation for my hammock jaunt on the AT. I’m looking to head north to Maine in the beginning of May starting in PA, and I may be able to start at MAHHA...

Had an excellent hang this year. I hiked in with my tall buddy on Saturday and got a ride back to my car from Ratdog Sunday, which was nice as that rain wasn’t ideal hiking weather. The food was...

When’s the raffle? Trying to see what sort of pace I need to set today to make it in time to lose all my money.


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I’ve owned the expedition as well as a Dutch Chameleon, and there’s no comparison. I found my Hennessy’s fabric to be less comfortable, and the lay is much worse in the HE than my Chameleon (I’m...

Sounds good, thanks for the help guys.


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I’m interested in hiking some of the Batona Trail before the hang, but am scratching my head
in terms of how to return to my car. Would anyone be able to drive me back to either the northern or...

A friend of mine has the half-wit, and would prefer having a fronkey bug net and a netless hammock. When it’s very buggy (spring canoe camping) the half-wit isn’t enough, and in the winter the bugnet...

My apologies, I didn’t see that, sorry for the mayhem here. “I’ll take it”


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Had a great time at my first MAHHA. The raffle is a ton of fun, and I don’t mind not winning anything considering what it pays for- dinner, the sites, and a lot of overall excitement. It was great...

I'm pretty sure they'll mount I-hooks with rings to clip suspensions into. And potentially a little cupboard or something to hang the hammocks when not in use.


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The Texsport combo pack seems really excellent. We'd probably get two packs of those and have it cost less than 4 ENO's! I suggested it to the director.


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Hey folks,

I figured I would ask the experts on this. I've started work at a summer camp, and they are installing a "hammock village" on camp for campers to hang out in during the day. The...

#556 with a tracking number today.

Has anyone noticed if mosquitoes can bite through the hexon 1.0?


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You're not allowed to hang anything from the trees on the Assateague, so hammocking is illegal there. I was bummed to find this out when I went. The backcountry sites have food poles that could serve...

If there is a loop at one end of the straps, it could be used like a Dutch clip to simplify hanging your suspension.

I probably won't backpack with the longer straps considering I have a lighter suspension already, but I definitely appreciate the "all conditions" straps. In my parent's yard there are only two trees...

Joke's on him, if we can get ahold of Dutch DNA we can clone him and start our own hammock company, HollandwareGear with the patented Iguana Hammock featuring looky-zipper technology.


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This has certainly given me a lot to think about before spending much money-- obviously the $40 pole mods look nice, but I can go for a cheaper option that could be clumsier because it'll only see...

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When I first got my Warbonnet Superfly, I was sure I wanted pole mods to go with it. They wouldn't come backpacking which I've been doing more of, but with paddling season upon us I can...

I can get a good diagonal lay by adjusting my UQ's suspension. That's in an ENO however, and I'm guessing that my upcoming Chameleon might need more adjustment for a more diagonal lay. Either way, I...

Any reviews or opinions on the Dutch summer sock?


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Dutch, any update on what the average per week has been? Seems like you guys are hitting a good pace.


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If I were looking to save weight for a warmer-season thru hike of the long trail, trying to complement already owning a 20 degree incubator, what would people suggest in terms of an UQ? Is a...

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With warmer weather around the corner, I'm wondering what people's favorite bug net setups are for their netless hammocks. I personally have an ENO that I need to get a net for to avoid...

Something to note: these going-out-of-business sales are one of the only way to get a Thule rack, new, at a price lower than MSRP!


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