Getting short lengths of Muletape will be a challenge, though, as their minimum orders are for 3000'. Perhaps I can secure some surplus, somewhere. Test...
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tory1942
Jan 6, 2007 9:09 pm
Following up a post of some time ago, I went to the Mule Tape site www.muletape.com . At the end of the home page, there was a link to the MuleKnot. This...
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David Elliott
d2aisy2000
Jan 6, 2007 2:21 pm
If you use hollow-braid rope, splices are easily adjustable. They're also the easiest splices to make - you're just doubling the end back and running it...
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Brian Neeley
wood_dog
Jan 6, 2007 4:19 am
Ralph Oborn <Ralph.oborn@...> wrote: I did have to buy my own rope for the hammock, so I went to Sears, and bought some...
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CC Wayah
ccwayah
Jan 6, 2007 2:53 am
Very tall Man, Since weight isn't that much of an issue for your motorscooter, I'd go to an outfitter and buy CLIMBING roped/webbing. It's a bit heavy but is...
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Keith YOung
tory1942
Jan 5, 2007 6:02 am
Many thanks. I'll re-rig with higher test-strength lines, particularly for my weight. My doctor says I have to get my Body Mass Index down to the median value...
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opnheartscrub@...
opnheartscrub
Jan 5, 2007 5:00 am
... Sorry to have bailed on you guys. I wish we could have all shared a campfire again. So close and yet... Anyway, I'm working on the April Hang out and a...
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Shane Steinkamp
sssteinkamp
Jan 5, 2007 3:24 am
... that I'm ... Hey! Who let the little guy in? Oh, and Ralph is right. Get better rope. Shane...
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Ralph Oborn
polecatpop
Jan 5, 2007 12:27 am
I did have to buy my own rope for the hammock, so I went to Sears, and bought some 100-lb. test polypropylene reduced-stretch soft rope, and burned the ends to...
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Keith YOung
tory1942
Jan 4, 2007 11:33 pm
Along with the TreckLight hammock (now strung in my spare upstairs bedroom), I bought two of the carabiners. They were as advertised, light and strong. I...
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jack_tier
Jan 4, 2007 8:00 pm
... You might want to take a look at the JRB Mt Rogers quilt...it will work as a TQ or UQ for a person of your size in a hammock. Pan...
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jack_tier
Jan 4, 2007 7:52 pm
... The JRB Mt Rogers quilts will work for your size as either UQ or TQ in a hammock. Pan...
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David Elliott
d2aisy2000
Jan 4, 2007 3:46 pm
Hey. I looked at the Treklight site, and what looked interesting was the lightweight carabiners (lighter and cheaper than climbing carabiners, but stronger...
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teblum@...
teblum
Jan 4, 2007 12:00 am
Thank you maam Tom PS wet and cold on springer mountain. I stayed sat. nite and then bailed berofe the crowd got there. T...
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Sandy Kramer
sandykayak
Jan 3, 2007 11:45 pm
heh heh... i read the bit about the twins not dying and thought "I guess you had to be there. Must be an inside joke." while I'm at it.. believe it or not,...
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Tom Blum
teblum
Jan 3, 2007 8:55 pm
please excuse the last post. I crossed lists. Yo soy uno idioto. Tom [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Tom Blum
teblum
Jan 3, 2007 8:28 pm
Since the twins won't die, I will share that none of us were "correct" Although we may have been close enough to get a face slapped. El correcto esta "Pechos...
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tim garner
slowhike
Jan 3, 2007 8:16 pm
seuss910 <wrv77@...> wrote: Making camp, packing, unpacking, cooking. Those I'll agree with. Gathering water? I just had to wring out my socks and...
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tim garner
slowhike
Jan 3, 2007 8:07 pm
Dave Womble <dpwomble@...> wrote: . My new rain gear did soak through from me standing in the rain for hours and that could have been a real bad news...
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seuss910
Jan 3, 2007 6:47 pm
Making camp, packing, unpacking, cooking. Those I'll agree with. Gathering water? I just had to wring out my socks and there was enough water for a family of 4...
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Sandy Kramer
sandykayak
Jan 3, 2007 6:08 pm
Thanks for that URL, Keith. I ordered the black w/gold trim double for snuggling w/hubby tho don't think it would work for an all-nighter. Still, for $50 the...
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Tom Blum
teblum
Jan 3, 2007 5:08 pm
Were you with Brian? We were wondering what happened to you guys..Ed Yes, I was with Brian. At 11 am I told him I wasn't hanging tonight, but I would sleep in...
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Dave Womble
dpwomble
Jan 3, 2007 2:56 pm
I was told that Brain and Tom put some fire wood under the shelter for us and decided not to stick around all day in the rain. Wise choice. I called Ed on my...
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Ed Speer
edspeer2002
Jan 3, 2007 1:54 pm
You're a wise man Tom. It's probably a good thing you had the sense to stay off the mountain. It really was an ordeal for everyone, even those who did manage...
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Tom Blum
teblum
Jan 3, 2007 1:17 pm
Ed Sorry to have missed you. After Saturday night, everything was damp and I wasn't going to spend another night hanging STARTING from that point. Plus, as...
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tim garner
slowhike
Jan 3, 2007 12:03 pm
thanks for the report ed. i thought about yall this week end & missed seeing you. when i put my hammock up in the back yard, i try to be sure & go ahead &...
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Ed Speer
edspeer2002
Jan 3, 2007 4:21 am
The latest issue of Hammock Camping News has just been published. Those who subscribe to it will get their email copy in a few minutes. But everyone on this...
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Ed Speer
edspeer2002
Jan 3, 2007 4:13 am
Wow! What a campout! Yep, it rained-a LOT! Hiking to the summit of Springer Mtn on Sunday afternoon was like wading in a flooding creek. The trail itself...
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CC Wayah
ccwayah
Jan 2, 2007 2:53 pm
Yes I'll be there. CCWayah/Rogene ... From: "Dave Womble" <dpwomble@...> To: <hammockcamping@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 8:45 AM ...
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Dave Womble
dpwomble
Jan 2, 2007 1:57 pm
... I haven't decided yet, are you planning on being there? Dave...
