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    5 tips to Hammock the CDT [video]

    Put together a short video on some tips that helped me hammock the majority of the Continental divide trail this year.



    Let me know what you guys think? Anything to add?

    Happy Hammocking!

    -Two Speed

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    Great video! I think it is valuable information even for those of us who may never hike the CDT. Thanks!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eclectic View Post
    Great video! I think it is valuable information even for those of us who may never hike the CDT. Thanks!
    Thanks for watching! Happy Hammocking!

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    Wow, now that looks easy enough

    Seriously, having spent a career spanning decades working in the Teton, Absaroka-Beartooth, Scapegoat, Mission, Bob Marshall, and Great Bear I applaud you for such a concise video on plan, practice, and be prepared.

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    Quote Originally Posted by OlTrailDog View Post
    Wow, now that looks easy enough

    Seriously, having spent a career spanning decades working in the Teton, Absaroka-Beartooth, Scapegoat, Mission, Bob Marshall, and Great Bear I applaud you for such a concise video on plan, practice, and be prepared.
    Ah. It certainly isn't as hard as it seems to some.

    Lots of good hammock spots in The Bob for sure. Thanks for watching

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    Thanks for sharing the tips. I was wondering if you have suggestions in terms of being comfortable when forced to the ground? Also, while totally not necessary, it would be nice if you had break points at each tip so one could skip around, or click directly into the one they were looking to review.

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    Quote Originally Posted by altSalt View Post
    Thanks for sharing the tips. I was wondering if you have suggestions in terms of being comfortable when forced to the ground? Also, while totally not necessary, it would be nice if you had break points at each tip so one could skip around, or click directly into the one they were looking to review.
    Comfortable on the ground? If you are hiking with other folks and they have pads in their packs ask them to borrow them to sleep on. Carry a nice air sleeping pad if you know you will definitely go to ground. My favorite is the sea to summit XT. I would try to hike a long day to be tired and maybe even have a night cap if thats your style to help you attempt to sleep. Thanks for watching!

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    Nice, informative video....thank you very much.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Otter1 View Post
    Nice, informative video....thank you very much.
    Thanks for watching!

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    Thanks! Always interesting to hear how people make a hammock work on these longer trails.
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