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    Japan - Okutama (Plan B) - May 12-13


    The train leaving Kori heading towards Okutama station


    Original plan was to attend a hammock event with a friend who is new to hammock camping. However, I underestimated its popularity and tickets for the overnight stay were immediately sold out. My back-up plan to camp nearby and attend the event on it’s second day also fell through as those tickets were sold out days before the start.

    ... so really, plan C and off to my usual place in Okutama to perform my own version to showcase hammock camping.


    I already convinced my friend to invest in a Warbonnet BB (left) and he borrowed the rest of the gear from me. I am using the Dutchware Gear Half-Wit for the first time.



    Wider shot view of our campsite. Stinging nettles all around.



    Close view of my summer set-up: the Half-Wit w/ gear holds (370)g, LocoLibre Operator UQ (250g) , MontBell Alpine Thermal Sheet (390g), Z-Packs CF tarp in a HammockGear snakeskins with DutchWare's CRL (420g)


    View of my storage options: Dream Hammock's Gear Sling and DutchWare's Peak Shelf.


    I was very pleased with the Gear Sling. It can hold significantly more items than a RL organizer and also doubles as a hammock stuff sack.


    Peak Shelf holding my cap, gloves, socks, and a spare thin blanket.

    I am still learning how to best use the Half-Wit. I love thats its really light and quickly opens on both ends. I am confident I can mitigate the bugs in hot muggy weather with a light blanket treated with Permetherin, 3/4 UQ, and a sit pad under the legs. I miss having the ridgeline directly above my head to hang my headlight, glasses and Ultrapod that I mostly use as a phone stand for watching movies.

    Spent the whole day just camping, showing my friend how set-up a tarp and especially the fine art of fine-tuning an UQ.

    Packed the next day and took a short hike around Kori.





    Parking near Kori station (private lot @ ¥700 per day)




    Hatonosu in the background





    Weather forecasted heavy rain in the afternoon so we ended the trip at Hatonosu but not before having soba at Hatomi
    Last edited by alt.thomas; 05-14-2018 at 02:03.

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    What a wonderful country you live, sir!
    Hope I can visit it asap. Love Japanese food also!!
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    Nice pics! Sorry I missed it. Looks like you guys had loads of fun!
    Best Regards,
    Brad

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    Quote Originally Posted by tiger3 View Post
    Nice pics! Sorry I missed it. Looks like you guys had loads of fun!
    Hey Tiger, I’m sure we’ll work something out. We found a better place in Kori. It was very quiet and got to hear a tremendous rock slide.
    Luckily the campsite sits slightly elevated in the middle with trees protecting us on all sides.

    Quote Originally Posted by Halfed View Post
    What a wonderful country you live, sir!
    Hope I can visit it asap. Love Japanese food also!!
    First round will be on me!

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    Quote Originally Posted by alt.thomas View Post
    First round will be on me!
    I pay the osake
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