these things i know ............the charge is to be mounted on a bicycle pack not on my back...........a pack on a back while on a bicycle all day can be...
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flomotflashjr
Oct 8, 2008 12:58 pm
I have used poles from fibraplex.com before. They are extremely light carbon fiber poles and fairly tough. They are not stiff enough for larger aplications...
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Arye P. R.
aprarye1
Oct 8, 2008 12:57 pm
solar cells /chargers need lots of light to work properly in the field and you need to realize the bigger the better. Mounted to your head and angled towards...
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j.a. tackett
conifir1
Oct 7, 2008 8:44 pm
did you ever take a pic of your set up? if you did i would like to see how you managed it ... From: Thomas Vickers <redroach@...> Subject: Re: [Hammock...
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j.a. tackett
conifir1
Oct 7, 2008 8:42 pm
i have found from my r&r that a cell phone is 6 to 7 volts so you are going to need a charger to handle that draw............i found one on the sundance solar...
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Horace
coraclenigel
Oct 7, 2008 6:42 pm
Hi Solar charges. What ate trying to charge? I have tried a solar charger but found it to be less than adequate for even charging a mobile phone. For iPods...
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Elizabeth Young
lizyoungatfe...
Oct 7, 2008 4:46 pm
... Don't know about solar chargers but if you don't use hiking poles I've used poles from an old Eureka Timberline tent to support tarps or you could get some...
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Thomas Vickers
redroachhome
Oct 7, 2008 2:04 pm
When I use my HH as a tent, I just use my hiking poles on either end and extra lengths of trip tease line to anchor everything in place TV...
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conifir1
Oct 7, 2008 1:40 pm
i did it i sent for my super shelter expedition now boys and girls i am now looking for ultra light tent poles incase i will have to use it as a tent.......any...
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Dave Womble
dpwomble
Sep 28, 2008 11:39 am
... Plenty of people do. You sometimes need a little more width for pads in a hammock than on the ground because of the way a hammock tends to wrap around...
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Cara Lin Bridgman
shokulan
Sep 28, 2008 10:50 am
Hi Moz, I like that knot. It's basically a prussic with a clever way of tying off. Once tied, is it adjustable? The pics are great--very clear. CL ... -- ...
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Moz
list@...
Sep 28, 2008 9:54 am
... Down here in Australia we go for big. Surely you've heard of the big banana, the big merino, the big doofus, we have them all. Including Moz's big coffee...
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Ralph Oborn
polecatpop
Sep 28, 2008 3:56 am
From the site: A knot I use to attach the ends of my Hennessey hammock<http://www.hennessyhammock.com/>to things. It holds well and ties/unties easily when I...
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Moz
list@...
Sep 28, 2008 3:24 am
... I played around with wrap-style knots and came up with one that's quick to tie and has worked well for me for a couple of years now. Have a go and let me...
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Chuck Henderson
chu62003
Sep 27, 2008 12:41 pm
I have a custom made bivvy bag, and to be honest I love it! I never used a ground sheet even when using a tent, all they are is another surface for water to...
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Blake Robert
xflagstaff9
Sep 25, 2008 4:18 pm
I decided to go straight to OR about this question---read on. From: "Jason Rudolph" <jasonr@...>Add sender to Contacts To: ...
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Paul
hammocknewbie
Sep 25, 2008 4:13 pm
Experience With Bivy? Let me start out by saying that I have never used a bivy. That being said, my questions are several fold: Does anyone have any specific...
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Cara Lin Bridgman
shokulan
Sep 25, 2008 12:43 pm
In the US, we would call it a fire pan. It's just something to build the fire in--contains ashes and prevents a burnt patch on the ground. Sometimes, it even...
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sjedwardson
Sep 25, 2008 6:57 am
Thanks for the reply, just a daft question but whats a fire box? also the places that you have stayed in that allow both hammock and fire, could you forward...
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coraclenigel
Sep 24, 2008 10:28 pm
Hi Sam I have had much success stealth hammocking on the South Downs and the New Forest which is just over the water from me. Usually if you are discreet you...
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C C Wayah
ccwayah
Sep 23, 2008 11:21 pm
Thanks Rosaleen and Tim, MY DH pulled out the mattress and I tired closing the valves as you both suggested. It's hard for me with my carpel tunnel and...
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rosaleen43
Sep 23, 2008 10:29 pm
Rogene- YOu really have to turn those valves, maybe pushing down, I forget about that part, since I've only used the mat a few times. I had the same issue, as...
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rosaleen43
Sep 23, 2008 10:24 pm
Ken- I picked up a second-hand Exped Down Air Mat last Christmas. I used it for a few nights on a friend's cement floor and one night on a trail shelter's...
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sjedwardson
Sep 23, 2008 7:25 pm
Thanks for the response, i'll give it a try. Sam...
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JC
the_cyspy
Sep 23, 2008 3:55 pm
Sam, Also originally from Essex. Being a rural county. it's always good to get friendly with your local farmers. i have had success in the county over a number...
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Ken Zeigler
km_zeigler
Sep 23, 2008 1:08 pm
Would you say that it can be used instead of an under quilt or other forms of cold weather systems? ... inflate with ... ...
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Corbett House
houseyak
Sep 23, 2008 1:41 am
Hello, I use the 9 and love it. The only rub is the time it takes to inflate with the dry bag/pump/pillow. Corb _____ From: hammockcamping@yahoogroups.com...
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tim garner
slowhike
Sep 23, 2008 1:10 am
I had that problem too. I found that the valve has to be twisted hard enough (while pushing it down) that you feel it "pop" into the closed position. Try...
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C C Wayah
ccwayah
Sep 22, 2008 10:23 pm
A friend gave me her 3/4 Exped Down mat. I am short so it works with me well except, I have trouble keeping it inflated as the valves seem to be loosen up...
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tim garner
slowhike
Sep 22, 2008 6:24 pm
I use the full length # 7 version & I love it. Really warm to lay on when it's cold out. ...Tim don`t leave the CREATOR out of the creation!!! ... From: Ken...
