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    Amok Draumr XL

    yes the XL pad is needed. I am about 6'6" tall. I have actually been waiting for the XL to come out. and when it did, I had to get over the sticker shock.
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    Amok Draumr XL

    I am thinking of purchasing a Draumr XL, to add to my other gathered end hammocks. But I am not sure how well it would do here in Ohio in the winter. My concern is with the tarp and the lack of...
  3. Molly Mac Gear purchasing site down? (outdoortrailgear.com)

    I tried to shop Molly Mac on Black Friday and got the same error message.
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    Wow, that's a nice upgrade to your existing bag....

    Wow, that's a nice upgrade to your existing bag. I have downloaded your pattern and watched your video on the tree straps and bag. Now I will wait for the update before I make mine. (glad I...
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    OH>December>Open Outing discussion

    Hello All,
    I am not going to make it today. I live in an rv travel trailer. I have been fighting the cold weather at it all week. I don't trust leaving the house with this cold weather. I may make...
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    OH>December>Open Outing discussion

    I really want to make this one.

    Alaskan Hanger
    maybe
    maybe
    good
    maybe
    good
    mohican
  7. OH>Dayton>Feb 4-Feb5 2017>Frozen Butt Hang

    I'll be there. Already registered.
  8. Ohio>HammOctoberFest and Happy Hang-O-Ween>Open Fall Hang Discussion

    Hello All,
    Well it looks like I wont be able to get away for the whole weekend like I wanted to. So looks like I will be hanging at Mohican. If anyone else cant get to RRG but still wants to get...
  9. Ohio>HammOctoberFest and Happy Hang-O-Ween>Open Fall Hang Discussion

    I am trying real hard to get everything done so I can get away for at least one day. I will let you folks know.
    .
  10. Hello All, Well here is an update. Landlord...

    Hello All,
    Well here is an update. Landlord raised the rent by 200.00 per month. Which just made it to expensive for a place to park my travel trailer. For what he wants, I can rent an apartment. So...
  11. Hello All, Yippie, my top quilt showed up, and...

    Hello All,
    Yippie, my top quilt showed up, and its time for a test run. But I did get some bad news last Friday. The landlord jacked the rent by 200.00 so I will be needing to move sometime late in...
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    Hello All, Yesterday afternoon I ordered #40. I...

    Hello All,
    Yesterday afternoon I ordered #40. I had too, I have always wanted a good winter tarp. At this price I could not pass up a WD13 in Woodland too, sold.
    Thanks Paul and Missy for offering...
  13. Just a Heads Up for anyone looking for a Camo Tarp!

    Hello All,
    I just seen UGQ is on massdrop with Camo Tarps. Good way to save about $30.00 Take a look.
    http://massdrop.com



    Alaskan Hanger
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    Anybody use a "Lazy Slug"?

    Hello All,
    Now that the weather has started to cool. And the Blazing sun here in Ohio has cooled some. It is time to start thinking of Hammock Camping again. I was out visiting a hang over the...
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    Hello Hobo, Thank you for your kind offer. I...

    Hello Hobo,
    Thank you for your kind offer. I will send you a pm with my number. Since I cant sleep outside yet due to an on going cough. I plan on coming out with a my pack and a few items i want to...
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    Hello All, Just got out of the docs office. He...

    Hello All,
    Just got out of the docs office. He recommends starting off slow so I wont be sleeping overnight. I dont know anything about this campground the doc wants me not to over due it. I was...
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    Marking "Silpoly"

    Hello All,
    I am getting all my supplies together for my first project, a Pack cover / gear hammock. It will be made from Silpoly.

    My question is what kind of sewing pencil or marker should I...
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    Hello Hobo, Heres my dates: 2,9 & 16 bad. 23 &...

    Hello Hobo,
    Heres my dates:
    2,9 & 16 bad. 23 & 30, possible. Dr apointment on 19th. But if nothing else I could come out and play with some new gear I picked up.

    Alaskan Hanger
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    Hello TroyMatik, Thanks for the advice. Since I...

    Hello TroyMatik,
    Thanks for the advice. Since I was getting no replys on this thread. I just ordered a 20 degree top quilt the same width as my sleeping bag from when i was a ground dweller. It will...
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    Question about sewing "silpoly"

    Hello All,
    I am looking at my first DIY project. A pack cover, now I know its just a little project. But it is what I need right now. I am making it out of silpoly. Is there a need for a walking...
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    Hello Hobo, I am hopeful that I will be able to...

    Hello Hobo,
    I am hopeful that I will be able to join in on a September hang. I am just waiting for the doctors ok, then I am in. I go back to see him about middle of the month.

    Alaskan Hanger
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    Top Quilt Order

    Hello All,
    I just pulled the trigger on my first top quilt. I can not say enough good things about Paul and his operation. Helpful is an understatement. 3 phone calls, all returned promptly. And too...
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    Question on Measuring for a Top Quilt

    Hello All,
    Well my birthday is coming up and decided to get myself a birthday present, a top quilt. I have looked at all the "sizing recommendations on most of the vendors web sites. But as I am...
  24. Hello All, I am keeping an eye on this thread. I...

    Hello All,
    I am keeping an eye on this thread. I am going to try to make this hang. I am not sure if the Dr will allow it though. If nothing else, I will come up for the day.

    I am all for an...
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    Hello, I Have the T-Bird. The T-Bird works so...

    Hello,
    I Have the T-Bird. The T-Bird works so well for me, it has easily out performed my Blackbird XLC. Mine is an 11' double layer with HyperD-XL 72" wide fabric. At 6'6" and 260lbs. the weight of...
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    Hi All, Well I got my under quilt. And Santa...

    Hi All,
    Well I got my under quilt. And Santa brought me some new gear. So I am itching to take it out. I am currently waiting for a new Winter tarp. Hopefully it will be done in time. I am going to...
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    Nice video, Great info. I wish I would have seen...

    Nice video,
    Great info. I wish I would have seen this video before I to my Superfly out for its maiden voyage.

    Thanks Again
    Alaskan
  28. Hi Fellow Amigos, I am not sure if I will make...

    Hi Fellow Amigos,
    I am not sure if I will make this hang. I am waiting on my under quilt to be made. Order was placed. Just waiting on my turn. But if nothing else I will probably come up for the...
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    hello again, Yes I agree, a pole mod would be...

    hello again,
    Yes I agree, a pole mod would be something to think about. Actually I was looking at them on Dutch's web site today. And yes I was trying to sit under the tarp in a chair, not in the...
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    Hello Again, To clarify, The ridgeline is long...

    Hello Again,
    To clarify, The ridgeline is long enough but the sides are not long enough, from the ridgeline down. In porch mode with my hammock under the tarp there is not enough room for me to sit...
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    Largest Tarp?

    Hello All,
    well back from my first hang. Most my equipment worked well. I did find out my Superfly tarp, thought light weight, was to short. Let me explain. the conditions were wet to say the least....
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    Hi All, I understand campsite 9 or 10. What time...

    Hi All,
    I understand campsite 9 or 10. What time are you folks planning on getting there. My wife has to work early Black Friday at home depot. So I have a get out early pass. I am planning on...
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    PM replied to
  34. FS: I just sent you a PM

    I just sent you a PM
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    Hello Folks, I think I have figured out my...

    Hello Folks,
    I think I have figured out my insulation issue, so I am in for November 27th. Looking forward to it.

    Alaskan
  36. FS: I am interested if Waalkes does not want it.

    I am interested if Waalkes does not want it.
  37. FS: is the peapod still avalible?

    is the peapod still avalible?
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    Hello All, I made it up to the campground about...

    Hello All,
    I made it up to the campground about 12 to 12:30 pm Saturday. I met Diz, he was the only person in camp at the time. But sinceI do not have any insulation (top or under quilts). I was...
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    Hello All, I am new to Hammock Camping but I...

    Hello All,
    I am new to Hammock Camping but I would like to come by this event. Unfortunately I will not be able to stay overnight, due to lack of equipment. But I would still like to see some of you...
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    Question about Down

    Hello All,
    I am shopping around for an Under Quilt. And I have seen a number of web sites that offer both goose down (which I am familiar with) and Duck Down. I see the duck down is cheaper. But are...
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    LARGE under quilt question

    Hello All,
    I am a Newbie to Hammock camping, Hammocks at all. I know from years of experence in Alaska, nothing beats a GOOD layer of insulation under you while you sleep. That being said, I am...
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    How much room is needed?

    Hello All,
    I am a noobie to hammocks. I have a WBBH XLC on order. I am wondering how much room does a hammock, tarp under and top quilts take up in a backpack. I am looking at picking up a new...
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    Hello from Alaska via Ohio

    Hello All,
    Im a recent transplant to Ohio from Fairbanks Alaska. New to the idea of Hammocks. It kinda goes against everything I ever learned in Alaska. But hey I will try anything to be able to get...
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