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    Wink Overnight in the Blue Mountains

    Nice trip (although it rained).

    Also I was getting lower back pain in my hammock - not sure why exactly - will need to experiment.

    Lessons learned:
    - Setup the tarp so you have room to stand underneath it (it's a pain hunching over in the rain)
    - Reduce the distance from the hammock to the tarp to increase rain protection
    - Whoopie slings might be a better idea than my becket hitch for dialling in the angle of my lay - it's a bit of a hassle retying and then doing the drip line (I just ordered some Dutch ones)

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    Hanging isn't intuitive for some of us. I'm still adjusting to it and learning every time I get out. Good luck as you get it nailed down. Beautiful scenery to hang in over there.
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    Nice. I've done a few trips in the Blue Mountains. Where were you?

    Totally agree re whoopie slings. It's rare that I get the hang angle/height 100% right on first attempt. I nearly always do a bit of adjusting, and whoopies make this easy. I made my own whoopies. It's surprisingly easy. I have my whoopies permanently attached to the ends of my hammock - no continuous loops.

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    I agree regarding the Beckett Hitch, originally started with this and found the Whoopies much easier.

    I am currently using Whoopies with the Warbonnet Fish Hooks.

    Interesting that you get back pain, I have the same issue with my hammock (Warbonnet XLC SL w/ Dream Tex 40d) I am thinking it may not offer enough to back support.

    Possibly going to upgrade to a double layer soon I think.

    The Blue Mountains is a beut spot.


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    Moody camp pics...and my kind of scenery.

    Back pain...did you use a pillow or a stuffed dry sack as a pillow ?
    Mountain views are good for the soul....& getting to them is good for my waistline.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ofuros View Post
    Moody camp pics...and my kind of scenery.

    Back pain...did you use a pillow or a stuffed dry sack as a pillow ?
    I forgot my pillow actually so I used my jumper! I suspect I may have had my foot end a little too high which meant the weight of my legs was pushing against my back.

    And yes, very moody indeed - almost too moody with the rain actually

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    Quote Originally Posted by Baka Dasai View Post
    Nice. I've done a few trips in the Blue Mountains. Where were you?

    Totally agree re whoopie slings. It's rare that I get the hang angle/height 100% right on first attempt. I nearly always do a bit of adjusting, and whoopies make this easy. I made my own whoopies. It's surprisingly easy. I have my whoopies permanently attached to the ends of my hammock - no continuous loops.
    I went to Kanangra Walls - I wanted to go to Dance Floor Cave but most of it is shut due to the bush fires so I made do with a spot near the waterfalls.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MongooseDownUnder View Post
    I agree regarding the Beckett Hitch, originally started with this and found the Whoopies much easier.

    I am currently using Whoopies with the Warbonnet Fish Hooks.

    Interesting that you get back pain, I have the same issue with my hammock (Warbonnet XLC SL w/ Dream Tex 40d) I am thinking it may not offer enough to back support.

    Possibly going to upgrade to a double layer soon I think.

    The Blue Mountains is a beut spot.


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    Good luck addressing that. I've seen it mentioned elsewhere that the fabric isn't enough for some people, but my is actually the double layer. I suspect it might be due to my hammock angle - will have to do a little experimenting.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ofuros View Post
    Moody camp pics...and my kind of scenery.

    Back pain...did you use a pillow or a stuffed dry sack as a pillow ?
    P.S. had a quick look at your cooking photos - very impressive! In particular I like the small baking setup you have - where did you get that?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 1qkz_ View Post
    P.S. had a quick look at your cooking photos - very impressive! In particular I like the small baking setup you have - where did you get that?
    Have 3 versatile solo sized favourites...all boil, steam, smoke or dry bake.

    I think the one your refering too is the rectangular Trangia Mess tin(small) with trivet.

    Rarely fry...but if I'm in the mood I'll just take a small hiking frypan for a evening risotto & morning omelette.

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