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    Quote Originally Posted by HammockTown View Post
    Yesss! Grand Trunk is one of our favorite brands to carry because they consistently make customers happy.

    + The new line of hemp hammocks and flag hammocks are too rad.
    Do you have a store in Tampa ?

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    Good stuff. I'm still using my GT parachute single. I've tried plenty of cottage vendor hammocks, but for some reason the GT is just more comfortable...MUCH more comfortable. I have no idea why. I even took the suspension out on 3 of my hammocks and laid them flat to compare; all the same length and width. Still baffled! I guess that only leaves the fabric itself. I'm carrying an extra 3oz of "unnecessary" weight due to the weight limit on this hammock, but it's worth the comfort.

    BTW, those flag hammocks are cool looking but I personally don't think they're appropriate. US flag t-shirts, grayish area...hammocks, even grayer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rweb82 View Post
    It's nice to see companies take care of their customers! I too own a Skeeter Beeter Pro, and it's a really nice starter hammock, IMO.
    Quote Originally Posted by brian60 View Post
    Sounds perfect for a starter like myself!
    The Grand Trunk Skeeter Beeter Pro was my second hammock. I never read a bad review on one; so, when I came across one on sale I nabbed it. It is always in the trunk of my car for a "just in case". I think, with no confrontation intended to the two individuals quoted, calling it a "starter hammock" doesn't do it justice. I have several from the big name higher dollar makers and the Skeeter Beeter Pro runs with them so well, I often question my purchase of the higher dollar hammocks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigSky! View Post
    The Grand Trunk Skeeter Beeter Pro was my second hammock. I never read a bad review on one; so, when I came across one on sale I nabbed it. It is always in the trunk of my car for a "just in case". I think, with no confrontation intended to the two individuals quoted, calling it a "starter hammock" doesn't do it justice. I have several from the big name higher dollar makers and the Skeeter Beeter Pro runs with them so well, I often question my purchase of the higher dollar hammocks.
    No offense taken. When I used the term "starter" hammock, I was in no way inferring that it is of lesser quality than other hammocks out there. I apologize for the confusion.

    The reason I used the term "starter" is because most folks who are looking into hammock camping for the first time will come across Grand Trunk, Eno, or Kammock as the best options. They are all very popular on Amazon, and are thoroughly reviewed. The likelihood of a total beginner stumbling upon the likes of Warbonnet, Dream Hammock, etc...is much less. The term was not meant to denote quality, but rather the likelihood that a new hammock camper will purchase it.

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    I agree with your analysis rweb82.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigSky! View Post
    I agree with your analysis rweb82.
    For the record, I game my 10yr old son my Skeeter Better Pro, and and taking him camping for the first time this weekend. He is pretty excited about sleeping in a hammock! I am pretty confident he will have a good experience.

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    Great stuff. My GT Skeeter Beeter Pro had a rip around the zipper area, sent them a picture and contact info. then a few days later a brand new GTSB Pro arrived. Excellent service.
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by hanging tough View Post
    Do you have a store in Tampa ?
    Dude sorry we just saw this! We have pop up shops in Tampa from time to time and used to have an office there but not a physical permanent location.

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    I am impatiently waiting for my SKP to arrive today.

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    Correction, I have it in my hands and wish I could hang it in my office!

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