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    Hello from Vermont!

    I have been camping and backpacking since 1979
    My main tents I have had almost all that time are a Eureka Sentinel 4 season, and a Bill Moss, Solet.
    Last week I was kayak camping at Saranac Lake, NY.
    My trusty old Sentinel finally let me down. the floor was leaking as we were socked in with rain for several days.
    Made me sit up an pay attention to the hanging thing.
    So here I am.

    I'm an architect, ex-carpenter.
    I've been a graphic artist, commercial fisherman, cook, bartender, sound and light man and landscaper.
    Guitar player, saltwater surf fisherman, freshwater/LMB fisherman, cook and gardener.
    I'm a bit OCD.
    Nice to find another rabbit hole to go down.

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    Blackdoghang, welcome to the world of high and dry.
    I believe your journey to hammock nirvana, will be aided by avoiding CRP and CBS

    CRP—calf ridge pressure in a gathered end hammock is usually because hammock is too short. I recommend a hammock no smaller than 11x5
    And watch Shug’s YouTube video about preventing calf ridge pressure

    CBS—cold butt syndrome is caused by poor insulation underneath your backside. Watch Shug’s videos on hammock insulation, both underquilts, topquilts and pads.

    You can’t go wrong with Shug’s ten (or more) part series—how to hang a hammock, tarp, suspensions.

    Maybe you can go to a local group hang and see all different kinds of gear. You’ll meet interesting people and possibly avoid expensive mistakes when buying gear.

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    all secure in sector 7 Shug's Avatar
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    Ahhh, to be new at hammocks. You only get to be new once.
    Enjoy the hammock quest but there is a learning curve so let that OCD go wild.
    Shug



    Vermont inspired painting. From Vermont Long Trail
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    Whooooo Buddy)))) All Secure in Sector Seven

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    Welcome to the site. It's a treasure trove of information. Nice to see another Vermonter on the site.
    Not a lot of experience here. Just love to hang.
    Take care, Al

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shug View Post
    Ahhh, to be new at hammocks. You only get to be new once.
    Enjoy the hammock quest but there is a learning curve so let that OCD go wild.
    Shug



    Vermont inspired painting. From Vermont Long Trail
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    Thanks Shug
    Wonderful painting.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AlanH View Post
    Welcome to the site. It's a treasure trove of information. Nice to see another Vermonter on the site.
    Not a lot of experience here. Just love to hang.
    Take care, Al
    Thanks Al. Enjoy the rest of the season.

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