... Yes, it seems to absorb some moisture; however, it dries very quickly and feels very nice against the skin. I notice this when packing early on a cool...
10300
Fuzzy
f_u_z_z_e_e
Sep 1, 2005 3:33 pm
... I don't wish to take any sales away from Andy, but he only sells 3' width. There is 8' width available from other sources, including eBay. Fuzzy...
10301
tjarrell@...
tomjarrellva
Sep 1, 2005 3:51 pm
I need some help with new technology. I was given a Garmin eTrek and plan on using it next week on the AT (at the Priest) here in Central Virginia. The PATC...
10302
RevT
bjcjt
Sep 1, 2005 5:00 pm
Tom, What coords are they in? UTM? If you know they are 5km then it should also be marked up the side/across the top in that coord system. My UTM grid overlay...
10303
Bill Fornshell
bfornshell
Sep 1, 2005 5:08 pm
Hi Ray, To the question of a Silk Hammock. The silk hammock Ed Speer made for me (I think it must now be about 2 years ago) is still doing fine. Sorry to...
10304
Ray Garlington
rgarling
Sep 1, 2005 5:33 pm
... Wow! that is really light stuff. It will be interesting to see how it holds up. ... how much fuel does it burn to do this? Any pictures of the stove? ... ...
10305
tjarrell@...
tomjarrellva
Sep 1, 2005 6:46 pm
Brian, Thanks for the offer, but the Garmin will accept UTM coordinates, that isn't the problem. The problem is trying to determine an accurate UTM coordinate...
10306
Dick Matthews
hikerdick
Sep 1, 2005 7:08 pm
Tom, Go to this site: http://www.topozone.com/ Click on: View Maps UTM Enter a UTM near where you want the waypoint. Click on where you want the waypoint. The...
10307
tjarrell@...
tomjarrellva
Sep 1, 2005 7:14 pm
Wow Dick thanks. I'll check it out this weekend. Tom From: Dick Matthews <dick@...> Date: 2005/09/01 Thu PM 03:11:31 EDT To:...
10308
RevT
bjcjt
Sep 1, 2005 7:16 pm
OK. Let me think about it. I have some stuff at home (I'm not there now unfortunatly, but will be Fri afternoon.) I have some notes about UTM from some old SAR...
10309
RevT
bjcjt
Sep 1, 2005 7:27 pm
Tom, Try this site as well. It explains UTM and how it converts. Let me know if that is not what you are looking for and I'll dig some more. If you have any...
10310
RevT
bjcjt
Sep 1, 2005 7:34 pm
Tom, Also on that site I found some tools you can print. It has the 1:62,500 scale for you. http://www.maptools.com/FreeTools/UTMtools.html HTHs, Brian...
10311
Sandy Kramer
sandykayak
Sep 1, 2005 8:29 pm
First of all, thanks to Ed Speer for including the info on "A Wildly Successful 200-Mile Hike" by Rick Allnutt in his latest newsletter. What a treat this was....
10312
Bruce W. Calkins
blackwolfe2001
Sep 1, 2005 11:27 pm
... I have this from Shane on another list. I don't think he'll mind if I forward it. Bruce W. ... Rather than try to inform everyone of everything...
10313
Ken Harmon
kenhar220
Sep 1, 2005 11:56 pm
I, too, purchased a copy of Risk's book. It was great, very readable and loaded with good, commonsense information. I hope to put some of his suggestions to...
10314
redhawk
me_sioux_too
Sep 2, 2005 3:00 am
Try http://maptools.com ... From: tjarrell@... To: hammockcamping@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 11:51 AM Subject: [Hammock Camping]...
10315
dlfrost_1
Sep 2, 2005 3:22 am
... He ... I've caught the woodstove bug as well. It turns out that there's a small army of people out in the world working on how to make cheap, efficient...
10316
Bill Fornshell
bfornshell
Sep 2, 2005 3:40 am
My old wood stove weighs 6.5oz. I am working on a new design with some different materials and the new stove should weigh a little less. The 6.5oz weight...
10317
zippydooda
Sep 2, 2005 12:51 pm
Would it be practical to use the inflater for your DAM as a bellows for the stove, and save the weight of the battery? Bill in Houston...
10318
tjarrell@...
tomjarrellva
Sep 2, 2005 1:01 pm
Thank you very much everyone. I'm away from my home this weekend (lucky to have bought my tickets months ago), but I look forward to checking out the sites...
10319
quiltpatti
Sep 2, 2005 2:54 pm
Hi wood burners, My dual fuel stove is pretty light and gets the job done. It's similar to Rick's coffee can wood stove but uses a 10 oz chix can with 9 air...
10320
Sandy Kramer
sandykayak
Sep 2, 2005 3:16 pm
about 6 years ago i arrived in oregon with the screw-on (propane butane) stove but the KOA didn't carry them and i had to drive around portland til i finally...
10321
zippydooda
Sep 2, 2005 6:39 pm
HEET in the yellow bottle from an auto parts store or WalMart. Bill in Houston...
10322
doodlebugboodles
doodlebugboo...
Sep 5, 2005 2:13 pm
I am looking into a hamock for camping, but I'm unclear on one thing. Is this like a bivy where you need a sleeping bag? Or does it depend on the season? ...
10323
Ken Harmon
kenhar220
Sep 5, 2005 4:24 pm
Hammocks can be used at anytime during the year but each season requires different additional equipment. I have used a hammock as low as 33 degrees but there...
10324
tim garner
slowhike
Sep 5, 2005 6:31 pm
hey becky... welcome. i`ve just discovered the joys of hammock camping this year & i love it so much, i have installed eye bolts in my bedroom walls & sleep in...
10325
Thomas Vickers
redroachhome
Sep 5, 2005 10:14 pm
I have seen a Hennessy hammock used down to 26 F with only a bag and a 3/4 length thermarest. Not me mind you, but one of my friends who is a bit of a warmer...
10326
Dennis Rowell
rowelldennis
Sep 6, 2005 12:17 am
I just recently went backpacking in Mineral King using my Hennessy Ultralight Backpacker hammock. The temperature was about 35 degrees at the coldest, with a...
10327
Sandy Kramer
sandykayak
Sep 6, 2005 1:37 am
My son-in-law is a police sergeant and will be going to Ms on Friday...mainly to act as security for the rescue folk. Would you please that a Miami-Dade...
10328
J J
jwj32542
Sep 6, 2005 5:01 am
... See the table on this page: http://www.speerhammocks.com/Products/SPE.htm If you're going to stack pads, the SPE is a great way to keep them on top of each...
