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  1. 07-29-2012, 21:36 #1
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    Default So, I slept in a hammock

    ... outside my vacation cabin in Idaho. I set the Byers Mosquito Traveler between two trees just outside, added a Quilt and pillow from the bed, and climbed in. As it turns out, I was very comfortable and slept soundly, excepting occasional barking dogs. singing coyotes, chattering squirrels, and cheeping birds. Next backpacking trip, I'm doing further research.
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    welcome to the dark side

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    Yes, welcome to the dark side!

    Next up is to get an Under Quilt (UQ). Pick up a used three season one....it makes it toasty warm, then regulate with the top quilt, or a silk liner and such.
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  4. 07-29-2012, 23:52 #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by kayak karl View Post
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    I just recently was turned. Did some research, found Just Jeff and Shug, bought a Warbonnet Blackbird, slept a night in my backyard, woke pain free, swung my legs out right into my waiting shoes and stood up. Hooked and cooked. No going back.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kayak karl View Post
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    +1 LOL! Indeed...! Maddog
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    Welcome!

    I was out with the family last weekend. First night I stayed in the tent and slept like crap. The next two nights I was in the hammock and asleep before they knew what'd happened. I understand I slept so well that my snoring could be heard across the state line.
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    Default So, I slept in a hammock

    I put a hammock up in my hootch in Afghanistan. Slept in it for 4 moths straight, awesomeness!
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    welcome to the madness
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  10. 07-31-2012, 06:38 #10
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    If you really want to learn about hammock hanging try: http://www.hammockforums.net/
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  11. 07-31-2012, 12:45 #11
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    Default So, I slept in a hammock

    I also started my "room" on fire with my MSR Dragonfly.
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    Hey RamQuad, are you in the 10th out of Fort Drum?
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