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    Winter Hammock Test Camp


    80 plus year old man in NW WI hammock camping and testing out some new gear.

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    Wow.
    Loaded with great info, extra shock cord attachments for underquilt, prussiks fiddly in cold, the list goes on.

    Even having spent an entire Winter sleeping outdoors, I still struggle with sufficient protection/warmth for the hands in sub zero temps. Appreciate the info on a couple more glove options and what to avoid.(possum down)
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    I always cut the finger tips off my possum down gloves anyways. They are fragile but I love them. Ever-so warm.....https://youtu.be/hO1lH0yGYf4 The Nordic ones look wonderful.
    Winter up and on.
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    I really liked this video, probably because it was gear-centric, but I also liked the overall feel. Thanks for posting.

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    Great video and full of good information. I too am a possum down fan, got socks for sleeping in and gloves this winter, but knew they were fragile when I purchased them. The possum down is really nice and warm for me and I will just cut the finger tips off the gloves when they wear out I think someone here showed me that...oh yeah...SUP Shug
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    Nice video, lots of info in that.

    I found it first on Bushcraft USA where they were commenting

    Thanks for sharing
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    Good video, good advice, good review. Thx for sharing..
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shug View Post
    I always cut the finger tips off my possum down gloves anyways. They are fragile but I love them. Ever-so warm.....https://youtu.be/hO1lH0yGYf4 The Nordic ones look wonderful.
    Winter up and on.
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    One set of "slightly used" possum down gloves to be mailed from across the river.

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