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    Senior Member MedicineMan's Avatar
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    Laurel River Lake Paddle Camping Sept. 2016

    This past weekend Poof and I joined Ragnal and Hangnout for 3 days of paddle camping in Ky. on Laurel River Lake.
    The latest in the HNO Shelters, the HNO Enterprise was tested to the max with huge huge winds and giant rain. It performed
    flawlessly and even with wind driving rain horizontally I experienced minimal wet on the downy parts. The last night was my 120th
    night in an HNO Shelter and the 6th night in the Enterprise-it is the latest gen. of HNO derived hammock shelters and it perfect for those
    who'd like a view on both sides, are heavy wet breathers like Wisenber or Poof. In another month I'll be switching back to either the Airship
    or the Graf for even more warmth. The Enterprise is also plug and play with my other hammocks; this trip I used a Bonefire summer rig but
    I could easily popped in an Insulhammock or my winter Bonefire.
    Poof and I also enjoyed our second outing with the SOT kayaks, wow what luxuries you can take with them=coolers and fresh meat the whole trip!
    Hangnout broke in his new camp grill and it is killer for probably up to 6 paddlers.
    Laurel River Lake is beautiful with countless coves and fingers to explore-go in the off season and you'll see few boats though we did see them Saturday.

    Now have a laugh, I mis-arranged the vids when compiling and the whole thing is reversed chronologically ha! But you'll figure it out.
    In two weeks we're bike camping so hopefully another vid then
    Hope all are well, sorry I can't keep up with the boards, we're just on the road almost constantly but all my friends here are not forgotten.


    Last edited by MedicineMan; 09-19-2016 at 13:14.

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    Enjoyed the trip and the company. When it rained I just remembered what Grapenut says "Embrace the Suck". Nice lake with great coves to explore.

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    Wow that was a wet trip! Glad y'all enjoyed it regardless. Thanks for sharing!

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    Amazing. I've not seen that much rain since last winter but I know my parents have seen a ton up in southern Ky. Looks like a beautiful area and good company. Thanks for sharing your trip with us.

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    Thanks for the trip report. I was wondering how you and Poof were doing. Glad to see you are still enjoying life!
    YMMV

    HYOH

    Free advice worth what you paid for it. ;-)

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    Thanks for posting this. Looks like you had a good time even though it was a bit wet.

    My favorite part of your videos is the pictures at the end. They are just beautiful!

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    Looks like a great time even with the weather. Thanks for sharing with us. I have not seen poof and you in years now.
    Straight out of Clayton.

    Most physical hike: Grandfather Mountain, NC. Aug 13.

    I don't need to make my pack lighter. I need to make my (_*_) lighter.

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    Haven't been around for a while. Nice to see you out and about. We've got snow on the mountains here.
    " The mind creates the abyss, the heart crosses it."

    “The measure of your life will not be in what you accumulate, but in what you give away.” ~Wayne Dyer

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    Quote Originally Posted by mbiraman View Post
    We've got snow on the mountains here.
    Pics or it doesn't count
    Good to see you on here

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    Quote Originally Posted by TallPaul View Post
    Pics or it doesn't count
    Good to see you on here
    IMG_1629 by mbira2ride, on Flickr
    " The mind creates the abyss, the heart crosses it."

    “The measure of your life will not be in what you accumulate, but in what you give away.” ~Wayne Dyer

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