Sorry was typing my post and when I looked back I see that it says that there is Chris E. and Sasquatch coming. Unless there is another Chris E. its all one in the same. Just for the purpose of head count.
Sorry was typing my post and when I looked back I see that it says that there is Chris E. and Sasquatch coming. Unless there is another Chris E. its all one in the same. Just for the purpose of head count.
Yep I am still hanging. I am just like a deer carcass wrapped in ripstop nylon. I was plenty toasty the last time I was out it was maybe the mid 20's or so. I use the air pad under me stuff my under hammock pockets to create dead air space and then the 0 dergee bag. It may be down right tropical.
Tropical my ass! I would do the hammock thing ... but I need to make sure my dog isn't stiff when I wake up ... therefore the 4 season tent will make it's appearance ... but you've got more cold weather experience than I do. Tropical!
You can never appreciate the shade of a tree unless you sweat in the sun.-- Author Unknown
This is why I went with the Clarks and not the HH. With the extra pockets it is reported to be a 4 season hammock. Well I am trying to put that to the test. Who knows maybe you will want to go this route.
I forget did you ever use an underquilt with your HH?
Who will be leaving a car at Harpers Ferry?
I know LastHonestFool and myself are going to meet there and leave one of our vehicles there.
At the end of the hike we (LasthonestFool, myself and Sparky) have worked out the ride issue for us.
If I remember right Doggiebag had the rides taken care of for the rest of you?
If not, no biggie, we can work it out. Just let us know so everything goes smoth.
Yeah ... I've got the whole 4 season rig with the HH. Don't get me wrong ... it's perfectly warm for me. It's just a concern for Aldo that I got the tent. But hammocking this late ... you got my respect.
You can never appreciate the shade of a tree unless you sweat in the sun.-- Author Unknown
regardless of who goes too HF with us....it shouldn't be a problem, since only one car will be parked there.....everyone else will be parked at PenMar
Just wake up in the morning, stretch out, grab some coffee, and say to yourself, "Today is a good day to HIKE!" ~ Big Cranky
I was just thinking if we have 6 or 7 people and 2 dogs - going to be cramped if we only have one transport vehicle
hahah, yeah I didn't think of that
hmmm
so DoggieBag, you said you had something worked out for transportation?
Just wake up in the morning, stretch out, grab some coffee, and say to yourself, "Today is a good day to HIKE!" ~ Big Cranky
Now don't get me wrong Aldo has my respect for life after all the miles he has walked. We had Border Collies when we lived out in WY and CO. they are built like todays supermodels compared to Aldo and they all but lived outside. They would curl up in the snow and just go to sleep until you called them. You would cry uncle way before Aldo even flinches.
If Aldo misses the hammock swinging in the breeze he can always come and visit with me for a while and get up off the ground.
Chris E., Sean (SC) and myself are planning on shuttling up from Harpers Ferry (Rough plan) - So as far as I'm concerned you can chalk off 3 humans and 1 pooch from your logistical concerns. Eitherway Team DB is making it to the first campsite.
You can never appreciate the shade of a tree unless you sweat in the sun.-- Author Unknown
Aldo is not a cuddler. The last time I had him in a hammock with me ... it was hand to paw combat since I also had a candle lantern going (it was cold) the results were less than hilarious. The little focker can get mean. It's like taking a special needs kid who'se kinda dangerous camping.
You can never appreciate the shade of a tree unless you sweat in the sun.-- Author Unknown
well, that would solve all our logistical concerns then, it would seem:
Have it worked out:
- LastHonestFool
-Wrongway
-Sparky
Arranging their own transportation:
-Doggiebag, plus a pooch* no shuttle, meeting at the first campsite.
-Sean from SC, plus a pooch
-Sasquatch from NY (Tentative)
-Chris E.
As long as Sasquatch and Chris E. are the same person then no worries!
Just wake up in the morning, stretch out, grab some coffee, and say to yourself, "Today is a good day to HIKE!" ~ Big Cranky
Well that image of you and aldo just had me thinking of the fat that on my last hike i slipped a few times and twice my pack came up and slammed me in the back of the head. My kids said I should start hiking wearing a helmet. Now if I did that tell me who would look special needs.
I just checked Sasquatch2014's trail journal. I'm pretty sure it's the same person. So ... I'm assuming that Chris E. and S2014 is the same person. I'm getting rusty.
You can never appreciate the shade of a tree unless you sweat in the sun.-- Author Unknown
Dammn we haven't even started this expedition and we already lost one!
You can never appreciate the shade of a tree unless you sweat in the sun.-- Author Unknown
Okay, here is the game plan:
Day one: Thursday Dec. 6th:
- Meet at Harpers Ferry at 8am
- Drop off 1 vehicle and head to starting point, hope to start hiking by 9 - 9:30am
- - - - PenMar to Pogo Campsite: 14.2 --------
Day Two: Friday Dec. 7th:
-------- Pogo to Crampton Gap: 15.8-----------
Day Three: Saturday Dec. 8th:
------- Crampton Gap to Harpers Ferry: 10.5 miles-----
Make sure you guys bring some bright lights, we will most likely end up night hiking the first day.
* Bring orange if you dont wat to get shot
Those who have said yes so far:
- LastHonestFool
-Wrongway
-Sparky
-Doggiebag, plus a pooch* Meeting the rest of group at the first campsite.
-Sean from SC, plus a pooch* Meeting the rest of group at first campsite
-Sasquatch (Chris E) from NY* Meeting the rest of group at first campsite
LastHonestFool/WrongWay/Sparky - Transportation figured out for this group
Doggiebag/Sean/Sasquatch - Transportation figured out for this group
We're down to 6 humans and 2 dogs. Let the dead pool begin. Smart moneys on the canines.
You can never appreciate the shade of a tree unless you sweat in the sun.-- Author Unknown
I am going to bribe my way into good standing with Aldo and bring him a gift of Pigs ears. It will also have the added commical value of giving him gas for his night in the tent with you.