Ordered yesterday. The site mentioned a 3 to 6 week delay in shipping. I am excited anyhow. Dick Matthews ... ADVERTISEMENT [click here]...
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Lenny Nichols
blue_grendel...
Aug 1, 2004 4:02 pm
... Scroll down the page. It appears to be a page for something else, but it's there. Lenny Nichols...
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Risk
geoflyfisher
Aug 1, 2004 4:43 pm
Fellow Hammockers may enjoy the caption under the first picture on my current homepage... http://www.imrisk.com/ The Adirondacks are a hammock camper's...
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Bill Fornshell
bfornshell
Aug 1, 2004 5:19 pm
Nice pictures but does the Kilt turn into a Hammock? The trees look like Birch. I haven't seen any of them (for real) in to long a time. Bill in Texas ... ...
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Rick
geoflyfisher
Aug 1, 2004 5:53 pm
... Nay, but we Manx sleep in our kilts on occasion. On this night I did, inside the nicely bug proof double bottom ZHammock and with a Speer Frog Sac used as...
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A M Acklen
amacklen
Aug 1, 2004 6:57 pm
Hi Everyone, I've been lurking the list for a while, learning about hammock camping. I'm a backpacker whenever possible and have been trying to lighten my...
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SF Nazdarovye
nazdarovye
Aug 1, 2004 7:34 pm
Rick - fun to read your report! Welcome to the world of the Adirondacks - that's where I grew up and got my love of backpacking; though there may be higher...
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Rick
geoflyfisher
Aug 1, 2004 7:41 pm
... You will find that the hammock has the same shape. The fly and the hammock should have the same relative shape as one another. May I suggest using your...
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Rick
geoflyfisher
Aug 1, 2004 7:49 pm
... Well, I learned a bit about the Adirondacks on this trip, and a bit about me. I am used to seeing descriptions of trails as "very difficult" and take all...
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dlfrost_1
Aug 1, 2004 9:53 pm
... some of you ... further reduce ... and look ... Well you can always replace it with a larger one. It's nice to have when you're going out where rain is...
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Ed Speer
edspeer2002
Aug 2, 2004 1:40 am
Hi gang. Just wanted to let you know we've returned form our 2-week canoe trip to Boundary Waters. Karen and I had a blast--will soon post some pictures. See...
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Kim Muller
geminisky_57
Aug 2, 2004 2:43 am
I'm really interested in hearing about your BWCA trip Ed and Karen. My trip there the beginning of July was the best. We had the nicest weather I've ever had...
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Coy
starnescr
Aug 2, 2004 4:33 am
Hi Andrew If you tie the side tiouts to a tree and not to the ground with a stake you really dont loose coverage, in fact you gain a little. I usually set one...
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Coy
starnescr
Aug 2, 2004 4:35 am
Looks like some kinda new fangled yoga to me. I'm with you on the grade and trail difficulty. Personally Id rather hike a slight uphill grade than any...
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Coy
starnescr
Aug 2, 2004 4:42 am
Cant wait for the pics! sounds like my kin of trip. What did yall use, camoe, kayak, newer ultralight moddles. report on all pahses of trip ie portages,...
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Coy
starnescr
Aug 2, 2004 4:44 am
You got pics from BWCA. shame on you for holding back. same as for Ed and Karen, details please. thanks Coy Boy ... My trip there the beginning of July was...
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Bill Fornshell
bfornshell
Aug 2, 2004 5:32 am
Thanks Lenny, I still didn't find the picture(s) except one of something hanging in a place like a workshop. It is OK as I have never understood the HH idea...
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Risk
geoflyfisher
Aug 2, 2004 12:33 pm
... Ed, Great! I have always liked the BWCA and, as you know, it is perfect for hammock camping. I look forward to the pictures. Rick...
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BRIAN
opnheartscrub
Aug 2, 2004 1:27 pm
Hello all: I've been lurking here for some time and now I need an opinion(s) on the subject of mosquitos. I live in Tampa, Fl. and have found my HH Expedition...
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moneymakerjk1
Aug 2, 2004 3:27 pm
Went hiking/camping this past weekend with my brother in law to False Cape State Park (a beautiful place) with my new speer based hammock....which was...
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Ray Garlington
rgarling
Aug 2, 2004 3:29 pm
... Bill, Here is a picture of a prototype on whiteblaze: http://www.whiteblaze.net/gallery/watermark.php? file=577/5newhennesystuff.JPG The production version...
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ra1@...
geoflyfisher
Aug 2, 2004 3:46 pm
... Brian, First, stay away from DEET on nylon fabrics. The two are not a good combination, as the DEET weakens the fabric. This is not a problem with...
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ra1@...
geoflyfisher
Aug 2, 2004 3:49 pm
... Jon, Sounds like a great trip! Risk...
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mattyg225
Aug 2, 2004 4:27 pm
I was just wondering what the best type / shape sleeping pad is best for hammocks. I am trying to figure out my gear list for a thru- hike starting in Feb....
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mattyg225
Aug 2, 2004 4:41 pm
Ed, Just a quick question about the Velcro set up on your hammocks. Would it be possible to alternate the Velcro type on the hammock or the pea pod so that the...
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Ed Speer
edspeer2002
Aug 2, 2004 5:26 pm
Hi Matt, glad you enjoyed your hammock in Yellowstone. I understand your concern about the velcro strips on the hammock, bug net and PeaPod. I put a lot of...
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Ed Speer
edspeer2002
Aug 2, 2004 5:46 pm
The August issue of Hammock Camping News has just been posted online for FREE viewing! The feature article is: Aurora Borealis and Camping Hammocks. Yes,...
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Mark Bayern
mlb_and_mlb
Aug 2, 2004 5:47 pm
... I can report first hand, that the mosquitoes in Big Thicket National Preserve (Eastern Texas) could not penetrate m HH Ultra Asym, or my son's HH Scout....
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jonas4321@...
jonas4321
Aug 2, 2004 5:56 pm
Risk- ... with ... Does this mean that a double-bottom ripstop hammock is impervious to mosquitos? J ...
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ra1@...
geoflyfisher
Aug 2, 2004 6:00 pm
... Hi Matt, I have some opinions about cold weather use of hammocks and have tried nearly everything but the PeaPod. (I'm just too cheap is the only reason.)...
