Hello Friends, Perhaps everyone else in the world already knows this. But just in case, I'll share a little discovery I recently made about my Hennessy...
Some Walmarts in north Georgia again have the 1.1 oz silnylon ripstop on their $1/yard bargain shelves. I picked up 18 yards of orange. There was also a...
I had an inspiration the other day when I was trying to decide between making a silnylon pack liner or a pack cover. I had already discarded the idea of using...
Our SEHHA campout in Hot Springs, NC this past weekend was fun & relaxing. We had 9 hammockers Sat nite, including some ole favorites & some new faces. The...
I am considering making a hammock, using either Ed's kit or just the plans from the book. One thing I am thinking about is that a lot of our local hikes are...
I'm still getting a crick in the middle of my back, and am groping for solutions. I suppose one might be to improve the musculature of my back through...
With the "master" bedroom over the truck bed, fifth wheel travel trailers, or "fivers" as they are sometimes called, have become the RV of choice for many full...
I got into some poison Ivy over the weekend. I was wondering if I should wash it. I've got a Speer style hammock. Do I just put it in the machine and let it...
I'm about ready to start my bug net attachment project and I was thinking about different options. I noticed that some in this group have gone away from the...
I am also considering a hammock, but my concern isn't knots, it is being cold. I have a +20* bag, which should help a bit. My other concern is that they are...
Well, I took it out tonight to try to set it up, always a good thing before you take it out in the wilderness, eh? Well. What was sold to me as intact (though...
I use to sleep on the ground as a kid who didn't know any better. you will never catch me sleeping on a ground as an adult.. for many reason.. hang from a tree...
I was kind of surprised to not see any reviews of the Speer hammock at backpackgeartest.... can any one direct me to some detailed reviews? I see some comments...
To some, that means driving the RV to a park, hooking up to the electrical outlet and turning on the TV. To others, camping is about roughing it…. packing...
Hi, Guys! Is anyone here located in the Hot Springs - I-40 area? I MAY be looking for a hiking buddy or shuttle sometime after July 15, and am looking at...
There seems to be alot of talk about ropes and knots and which is best, lightest, less damaging to the trees, etc. I love knots, but it is a hassel to tie and...
Everyone is invited to our next hammock hangers campout! Again we will be in Hot Springs, NC. This is our summer campout--come enjoy the cool weather in the...
I searched and read through a lot of messages here before posting this stuff, honest ... <grin> Somewhat doubtfully, I bought the new funnel system for my new...
I'm in SoCal (at least for the next year) if that makes a difference... is it typically difficult to find an appropriate location? The hammock in the bag sure...
If this is a hammock group, my question probably been discussed a million times; if so I apologize and beg patience. I posted on backpackinglight and was...
YAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I must write that again. YAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You guys really know a good thing when you see it. I just picked up my new Ultralite HH...
