I would guess that the one Ed makes is done with expertise whereas, If I tried to use the kit it would be amateurish (I don't sew that well). "Practice makes...
What is the record for hammock sleeping? Has anyone gone sub zero yet? Ralph From Kampfire discussion I'm off to the woods for the weekend. It's cold. Real...
The new Speer down-filled PeaPods and hammock blankets are now on sale! Check them out at: http://speerhammocks.com/Products/PRODUCTLINK2.htm Anyone needing...
Instead of a down underquilt, would an air bladder work? I don't mean an air mattress, I was thinking along the lines of an industrial air bladder, custom...
I had a number of hours to think through the great conversations I had with Ed Speer at Springer this week. He and I thoroughly discussed sewing lines in...
I leave tomorrow on my 90 mile hike of the Benton MaKaye Trail, TN & GA. Youngblood will be joing me on this cold-weather hammock hike; we're expecting some...
Technically speaking, it works. I've used it on US Forest Service printed 7.5 minute topos. It wrinkles them badly and the fumes are both noxious and ...
Ink from computer printers is not waterproof and will run if it gets wet. I use a copier to make my route maps. Then either coat them with Thompsons or clear...
well emails sent to the people who confirmed under quilts, so please check emails and if you did not get one or it is wrong, please email me off list thanks ...
Regarding restriction of Hammock use to those who use a specific material for attaching to trees cold be a problem. There are hammock manufacturers that use...
i am going to do a MD AT section hike some time during march or april, and anyone and all are invited. i think early spring should be great and should not be...
Thanks for the link to the Wallcreeper....I think it would look good in a day pack and would be perfect with the Hilleberg BivAnorak...I went through my gear...
The January 2004 Issue of Hammock Camping News has just been released. Articles include "Hammock Camping in Trail Shelters" and trip reports for the Benton...
Does anyone have any first hand knowledge of the Wallcreeper by Exped? http://www.backcountry-equipment.com/slpng_bg/exped_wallcreeper_dn.html I'm specifically...
well the title says it all except ed and the others on the xmas hike better have brought their wood burning stoves because at least they have a chimney of sort...
hi all, I've been quite busy lately and have not had time to follow what is going on. I justed stopped by the list for a minute and I see you have all been...
Marsanne: Is that group "Women Hikers"? Chris (a her Chris) ... From: canoetrip_2000 To: hammockcamping@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 11:12...
In my tenting days (and I'm thinking back to Blue Mtn. last February) I would scoop out (best as I could if ground was frozen) a space where I thought my legs...
How do people hang their rainfly? Seems like it would be easiest to attach it to the hanging straps from the hammock, but is there a better way? Chet, I...
I have a new HH and the treehugger straps, while adequate just aren't long enough. Does this austere body of experts have any suggestions for sewing bigger,...
Does this august body have any suggestions about other discussion groups that might be of interest? Backpacking Lightweight gear Innovative stoves Camping with...
Hello group; My name is bob and i've been lurking on this site ever since i bought my ultralite hennessy.I haven't taken my new hammock on a trip yet because...
and mostly lurking to learn about hammock camping. Please excuse my ignorance and I hope I don't ruffle too many feathers with this observation. You good folks...
Winter Thinking The long nights of winter and hammock experiments allow me a great deal of thinking time. Some of that time is very productive, and some of it...
