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    You are correct - I recant. I should've said "an...

    You are correct - I recant. I should've said "an alcohol burner with adjustable output", as I know that the Trangia is not the only one anymore.
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    This is a very long thread and lot and lots of...

    This is a very long thread and lot and lots of information has been shared. I wouldn't normally chime in on a thread like this, but there is a glaring problem here that only one poster touched on -...
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    I can't think of a scenario where you wouldn't be...

    I can't think of a scenario where you wouldn't be harmed if lightening struck the tree supporting your hammock.
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    Change? Anywho, I don't camp that close to my...

    Change?

    Anywho, I don't camp that close to my tenting buddies for it to be an issue. And 99% of the time I'm solo.
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    Stay off the mountain tops and ridge lines. Never...

    Stay off the mountain tops and ridge lines. Never pitch in a burn area and check your trees for widow-makers. I personally don't like to camp up above 9000' or so because the weather just seems...
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    Here's how I do it when I can have a fire ...

    Here's how I do it when I can have a fire


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=wqH_giCEVTQ
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    How do you Cook Fish on the Trail?

    I like to eat a fish now and then, and I used to make a tiny fire and roast the fish right on the coals. But fire restrictions seem to be the norm nowadays. I'm curious how others do it.
  8. Thread: Setup Cost

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    Warbonnet Blackbird Double 1.7 hammock, straps &...

    Warbonnet Blackbird Double 1.7 hammock, straps & buckles, ~$175, ~40oz
    Hammock Gear 3 Season Incubator full-length under-quilt. ~$240, ~18oz
    (not shown cause it's inside the hammock) Warbonnet...
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    I have a ridgeline made from 2.2mm Zing-it that I...

    I have a ridgeline made from 2.2mm Zing-it that I carry with me and use sometimes. Like if I setup in the rain, or a long span between trees, it is nice to be able to slide the prussics back and...
  10. Thread: Spot v. Delorme

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    We have choices now. Just based on cost alone: ...

    We have choices now. Just based on cost alone:
    - PLB - ~$250 - Good for 5 - 6 years.
    - SPOT Gen 3 - $150 hardware, $162* per year subscription. Only annual subscription available.
    - Delorme...
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    I know that you can create different profiles,...

    I know that you can create different profiles, but I believe you can only use one at a time. Since I'm still using Gen 1 & 2 SPOTs, I probably should keep my mouth shut :)

    But I'm going to follow...
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    Yep, good idea. It will also help with the wind...

    Yep, good idea. It will also help with the wind leaking under the quilt.
  13. Thread: newby

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    Have you watched Shug's video series? He covers...

    Have you watched Shug's video series? He covers that.
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    There's a Youtube video series by fellow called...

    There's a Youtube video series by fellow called "Shug". Watch these videos first as they'll cover just about everything. Use what Shug says as the litmus test for everything else forum-dwellers tell...
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    Funny, but I'm pretty sure your views will change...

    Funny, but I'm pretty sure your views will change as you age. For some reason the ground gets harder as we get older :)
  16. Thread: Cook pot and stove

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    Great pot. Another similar pot, (but with a small...

    Great pot. Another similar pot, (but with a small pan/lid) is the Optimus HE Terra Weekender ~$30. Heat exchanger pots are worth it in my opinion.
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    That should be 11.7 cents per ounce for a gallon...

    That should be 11.7 cents per ounce for a gallon of slx.
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    Carry a bottle of Jack Daniels. After you spill...

    Carry a bottle of Jack Daniels. After you spill methanol on your hands, "medicate" yourself with a shot of Jack. :)

    In my experience, Heet lights easier in ultra-cold weather (dog sled mushers...
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    I think you're going about this the wrong way....

    I think you're going about this the wrong way. First you need to start with a working system and THEN you can play with piecing stuff together. I know that this seems counter-intuitive, but...
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    Two problems: (1) the ribbons are too low on the...

    Two problems: (1) the ribbons are too low on the quilt opening to hold the quilt down around your shoulders and (2) the ribbons are way too short to go around the bottom of a pad.

    This is...
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    How do you attach it to your pad? What do you do...

    How do you attach it to your pad? What do you do when you roll over?
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    Make sure your under-quilt is differential cut. I...

    Make sure your under-quilt is differential cut. I think hammockgear makes excellent under-quilts (I own one). I think a full-length UQ is best. I think a top quilt with an enclosed footbox is best if...
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    Do you actually read a post before commenting on...

    Do you actually read a post before commenting on it? How did you determine that I was "dismissive" of hammock sleep quality from what I wrote?

    In my opinion as somebody who has been hanging in a...
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    The ONLY real benefit of hanging is sleep...

    The ONLY real benefit of hanging is sleep comfort. Otherwise it is heavier and more expensive. If I were you, I would invest in a good down/air mattress & pillow for now. When the kid(s) get older,...
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    Exact same signaling limitations. Folks have...

    Exact same signaling limitations. Folks have carried them for years assuming they are superior. Quite a shock to some.
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