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    Japan (Kanto) > Otsuki > An Informal Hang on July 1-2

    An informal report on our informal group hang planned on July 1/2.

    The weather report a few days before the event forecasted nothing more than a fews clouds the next couple of days, but its monsoon season here in Japan and of course it rained.


    Weather in the morning


    Old sign pointing to the campsite

    In attendance were tiger3, Kumagg and myself at the 月尾根自然の森 (very roughy translated to Moon Ridge Natural Forest) campsite. The site is split into two areas. The Boy Scouts had their thing at the top part of the campsite and the bottom half, which took up most of the site, was taken up by several groups including ourselves.


    Our site


    My setup in the middle

    It rained on and off most of the day but the tree canopy blocked most of it from hitting us and a tent canopy brought by tiger3 kept all of us completely dry. A group of college students were next to us and their enthusiasm of the outdoors was matched equally with their inexperience.


    Nearby path to the stream


    For lunch I prepared chili cheese dogs and I wept a little tear as a bag of Fritos were opened and passed around. It was great sharing our passion of hammock camping and for me hearing about off-road adventures ... you guys will be taking me, right? : )
    I guess I missed talking in "American" for what its worth a few days before the 4th. Tiger3 cooked up delicious steaks and onions, we each got fresh bbq'd fish from our neighbors after helping them a bit, and Kumagg and I shared alcohol. Never have I ever feasted so well.

    Sometime after midnight, a heavy downpour drenched the area and between the rain and the neighbor's uncanny ability to stay up the whole night, I did not get a good nights sleep.

    The next morning, we packed up and were ready to leave at around 10. Tiger3 and I went up hiking and parted ways with Kumagg. The temps were hot and humid and as we left the campsite, a scout leader wished us well and reminded us to keep hydrated.

    Thank you to Kumagg and tiger3 for a wickedly enjoyable time out and I soon look forward to the next chance we can hang again!

    A few photos along the hike up Kuratake...



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    I take it chili cheese dogs are an exotic cuisine in Japan? Love that first pic, beautiful landscape!

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    Great write-up alt.thomas! Great trip, I had a blast! I am looking forward to our next meeting!

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    [QUOTE=tiger3;1799402]Great write-up alt.thomas! Great trip, I had a blast! I am looking forward to our next meeting!
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    Thanks! I'll be sure to send an invite in Septembter.

    Also would like to give thanks to Hammock forums to enable this type of awesomeness.

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