Sorry I won't be able to make the trip for I was determined to arrange my schedule to show up at least one before I expire; however, our group will be...
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Dave Womble
dpwomble
Apr 28, 2004 1:09 pm
Coy, Right now, I am scheduled to start out from Springer on or about the 1st of June to hike the GA section. Dave ... hanging ... would...
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Matthew Takeda
the_joat
Apr 28, 2004 9:22 pm
... Dang! I thought maybe it was a story about someone scaring a bear off with networking software. Matthew Takeda the JOAT...
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firefly
canoetrip_2000
Apr 28, 2004 10:02 pm
Matthew, your technique might have worked, but just barely. And the wounds, had he failed, would have been unbearable, especially on bare skin. I cannot bare...
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Mirage
web_dawg
Apr 28, 2004 10:49 pm
... the wounds, ... skin. I cannot ... off with ... Possibly the best "Novell" defense would have been "Mono", but then again, this might only make the bear...
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Ed Speer
edspeer2002
Apr 28, 2004 10:54 pm
The May issue of my FREE Hammock Camping Newsletter has just been published. See it online at: http://www.hammockcamping.com/Newsletters/2004/May2004.htm The...
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Kim Muller
geminisky_57
Apr 28, 2004 11:15 pm
<<Right now, I am scheduled to start out from Springer on or about the 1st of June to hike the GA section.>> I will be doing the same section at about the same...
5552
bww00amdahl
Apr 29, 2004 4:22 am
Where does everyone stow their packs and contents when using a hammock. With a tent , I just drag the pack inside, and can distribute the sil bags of whatever...
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SF Nazdarovye
nazdarovye
Apr 29, 2004 5:18 am
Depends on the pack, the weather and other considerations, but generally I hang it up outside the hammock (sometimes I stuff it in a plastic garbage bag and...
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Mirage
web_dawg
Apr 29, 2004 6:19 am
I've left it out, under the hammock in a trash bag, like Steve, brining all but the cook set into the hammock with me. I hang some of rest off the ridge line...
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Rick
geoflyfisher
Apr 29, 2004 10:37 am
... I normally put the pack on the ground under my hammock. If it looks like a thunderstorm is coming, I put the straps down and put the pack cover on the...
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Dave Womble
dpwomble
Apr 29, 2004 12:15 pm
... I usually hang my food/kitchen from a bear line and empty the contents of my pack into one of those white plastic trash compactor bags. I have accessory...
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Coy
starnescr
Apr 29, 2004 12:55 pm
then just hike fast and catch up!!! Coy Boy PS I'm seriously thinking of starting at the Cosby Campground parking area. Good place to park and leave a...
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Debra Weisenstein
debweisenstein
Apr 29, 2004 1:31 pm
Has everyone seen the latest Hammock Camping Newsletter, and Ed's new multi-function sleeping bag announcement? This sounds fantastic. How about some more...
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Bruce Calkins
blackwolfe2001
Apr 29, 2004 1:36 pm
I don't know about better, What I do is throw a loop with a mini-biner around a convenient tree. (Often one of the hammock support trees.) The pack clips to...
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Dick Matthews
dick@...
Apr 29, 2004 2:26 pm
Byran, I put everything in a garbage bag inside my pack and use lines to suspend the pack in the trees as a "rodent bag." Rig the "rodent bag" before dark...
5561
neptuneuu
Apr 29, 2004 3:25 pm
I've been curious about your latest design, and of course thinking of copying everything you've done when you have it perfected. (I really appreciate all the...
5562
ra1@...
geoflyfisher
Apr 29, 2004 4:14 pm
Quoting neptuneuu <neptunebeach@...>: Hi Rick in FL, ... I have played with the outside insulation and come up with what I think is a good solution in...
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stokell2003
Apr 29, 2004 7:27 pm
I'm a newbie to this group but I belong to other cycling groups. I've been trying to get some answers to stealth camping questions. I'm considering an extended...
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firefly
canoetrip_2000
Apr 29, 2004 7:46 pm
Yahoo has some hiking groups based in England. One, which is very nice, is called “Fellwalking”. Also, except for the European component, lots of us have...
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Ed Speer
edspeer2002
Apr 29, 2004 9:08 pm
Thanks for your interest in our new sleeping bag Deb. Unfortunately I haven't had time yet to prepare photos and ads for my web site. I hope to get them...
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ghman777
Apr 29, 2004 10:06 pm
My buddy and I are bringing our wives to Trail Days on that Sat. He and I are big hammockers and hope to meet some of you. Never being there before, is it...
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karens62@...
pog_karen
Apr 29, 2004 10:46 pm
<<Never being there before, is it going to be a maze of confusion, mass humanity and guessing, as to where the hammock booths will be? Do vendors stay with...
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Francois
frankzazou
Apr 30, 2004 4:37 pm
I just want to thank everyone on the list for all the help you gave me, and to Ed for starting that great group! I'll be leaving for the PCT tomorrow and will...
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Ed Speer
edspeer2002
Apr 30, 2004 4:49 pm
All the best on your hike Franc--sure wish I was out there! Will be looking for your trailside letters....Ed Moderator, Hammock Camping-L ... ...
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ra1@...
geoflyfisher
Apr 30, 2004 6:12 pm
Will you keep a Trail Journal on the net? Rick...
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Francois
frankzazou
Apr 30, 2004 10:24 pm
... Hummm...I don't think so. I never really looked in to it to be honnest. The fact that I don't have a computer sur doesn't help! Maybe I'll put a few...
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Nancy
jbchiker
May 1, 2004 1:06 am
Anyone else not getting all the messages from Yahoo? I have received 1 digest from backpackinglight, hammock camping and kampfire in the last two days and...
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neptunebeach
neptuneuu
May 1, 2004 3:51 am
So if the insulation has to be absolutely up against you, (sound of hand hitting forehead) the separate and removable underquilts will be fairly inefficient...
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robi
bean_cohu
May 1, 2004 5:50 am
Hi, As to getting around Europe... hm, I have slept on benches, in parks, in trains stations on beaches and in hostels all over europe and never really had any...
