We have a really good local outdoor shop, locally owned, been in business for 30 years. I have a friend who works there, and tried to persuade them to start...
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Rick
geoflyfisher
Dec 2, 2003 10:47 pm
The outfitter in Hot Springs NC has a HH up on a stand, but the stand is not strong enough to hold one's weight. I wonder when the market gurus will figure...
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Shane
sssteinkamp
Dec 2, 2003 10:54 pm
... It's just simple ignorance. Hammocks are still in the 'gadget' category as far as the merchants are concerned. Shane...
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Ed Speer
edspeer2002
Dec 2, 2003 11:09 pm
Welcome to the group. Glad to have you. Hope you will keep us informed how your selection process goes...Ed ...
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jjoven_49
Dec 3, 2003 12:06 am
Those of us who surf the net looking for new camping ideas are 18-24 months ahead of the retail game. I remember walking into our local big name camping...
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Risk
geoflyfisher
Dec 3, 2003 2:01 am
My cold weather experiments with the TravelPod are continuing. Last night it was about 28 with 10 mph winds. The stars were wonderful and I spent some time...
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polecatpop
Dec 3, 2003 2:52 am
REI Salt Lake has one (1) HH and it is in the bag stacked next to other hammocks and stadium seats. If you ask them nicely you can pull it out of the bag but...
3890
firefly
canoetrip_2000
Dec 3, 2003 3:30 am
You are SO RIGHT. My sister and her hubby are buying backpacking gear. I found out over TG. They live in Cincinnati. Neither has home emails and with their...
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Risk
geoflyfisher
Dec 3, 2003 3:01 pm
I made a few changes and modifications to the Staying WArm page on Hammock Wiki: http://www.imrisk.com/cgi-bin/hwiki.pl?Staying_Warm If you have not made an...
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Risk
geoflyfisher
Dec 3, 2003 3:22 pm
Ed, I just happened to notice it is 3 December... Not that I have been checking every 8 hours to see if the December newsletter has been posted. I wouldn't...
3893
upricon
Dec 3, 2003 3:57 pm
I was interested to see the down socks that Exped will be making. I think this is a good thing for hammock sleepers. They come with overboots that you can...
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Ed Speer
edspeer2002
Dec 3, 2003 4:15 pm
OK Rick, just because you asked so nice--the Dec issue has just been posted online at: http://www.hammockcamping.com/Newsletters/Dec2003.htm The feature...
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Steve
smjoin
Dec 3, 2003 4:57 pm
... been posted ... The ... Thanks, Ed! You've inspired me! I've been toying with the idea of getting out this weekend. Yesterday, forecast (Maryland) called...
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Risk
geoflyfisher
Dec 3, 2003 5:44 pm
... posted ... Thank God and thank you. It is good to breathe again. ... The article on the PeaPod was really one of your best. Keep up the good work. ... It...
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Risk
geoflyfisher
Dec 3, 2003 5:52 pm
Just a note about the Psolar balaclava. I have been using the head gear in my cold weather experiments and have been very favorably impressed with the...
3898
ciyd01
Dec 3, 2003 5:54 pm
Wow, my first underquilt prototype is now famous! Nice additions Rick. ciyd...
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Ed Speer
edspeer2002
Dec 3, 2003 5:55 pm
What are you using for insulation in the TravelPod Rick? ...Ed...
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Risk
geoflyfisher
Dec 3, 2003 6:00 pm
You are allowed, encouraged, and asked to make any changes, additions, or comments to the page as you see fit. It is *our* project. So, if you want to be more...
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ra1@...
geoflyfisher
Dec 3, 2003 6:08 pm
... Over: down quilt made from 12 oz of down Under: 8 oz pack with heavy duty plastic bag inside The night before, I was even warmer when I added my 10x10...
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Risk
geoflyfisher
Dec 3, 2003 6:22 pm
For Coy and anyone else who just had to know... I brought the TravelPod prototype to a good scale today. Its weight is: 7.8 oz (222 gm) I have ordered no...
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Bill Fornshell
bfornshell
Dec 3, 2003 8:09 pm
Hi Risk, A lot of people talk about using the Target "Blue Closed Cell Pad." Do you have any idea what the "R" value of this pad is? I have had great success...
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Ed Speer
edspeer2002
Dec 3, 2003 8:27 pm
Thanks for the update on the Psolar Risk. It sounds very promissing--keep us informed as your test prgresses...Ed ... From: Risk [mailto:ra1@...] Sent:...
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Ed Speer
edspeer2002
Dec 3, 2003 8:30 pm
Best of luck Steve--let us know how it goes this weekend...Ed ... From: Steve [mailto:sjoiner@...] Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 11:57 AM ...
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ra1@...
geoflyfisher
Dec 3, 2003 8:54 pm
Hi Bill, Replies in line... ... About the same as the RidgeRest, or a bit less... Ridge Rest is 2.6. I calculated the Target pad at something like 2.5. I...
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Bill Fornshell
bfornshell
Dec 3, 2003 9:49 pm
Hi Risk, Thanks for the reply. I should also have said that when or if my sewing skills improve I will try some other things like you and others are doing. At...
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Ed Speer
edspeer2002
Dec 3, 2003 10:48 pm
That file has just been deleted...Ed...
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firefly
canoetrip_2000
Dec 3, 2003 10:59 pm
Thanks, Ed. I was just about to ask what in the dickens that file was doing on our website. Marsanne That file has just been deleted...Ed...
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David Chinell
dchinell
Dec 3, 2003 11:03 pm
Risk: Where are you getting the zipper? And what kind is it? Bear...
3913
Dave Womble
dpwomble
Dec 3, 2003 11:37 pm
Hey guys, I looked at R-values for closed cell foam pads last January. One of the few closed cell foam pads with solid surfaces that I could find manufactures...
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Dave Womble
dpwomble
Dec 3, 2003 11:37 pm
Ed, You need to be more careful and have those sent to your personal mail box. <very big grin> Youngblood ... was doing...
