Hang Out Outdoors
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UST_Survival
replying to @eddieG805 @eddieG805 @billbrokob Well if you come to Florida, we will be happy to share. #GearMeOut
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @eddieG805 @eddieG805 A2. I am all ears on this as I've never done any hammock camping! #GearMeOut
eddieG805
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @danielhuman @HHammocks I haven’t tried the tube tarp up yet but the hex tarp has it going on! #gearmeout
beckyjlomax
replying to @eddieG805 @eddieG805 @t_jh2009 @UST_Survival #Gearmeout I'm taking notes for when I get a hammock.
billbrokob
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @eddieG805 Might be safer than Hawaii right now #GearMeOut
eddieG805
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @t_jh2009 Absolutely. This summer the wife and I will be spending lots of time hanging on kayaking br… https://t.co/2AuLPYkfHw
danielhuman
replying to @eddieG805 @eddieG805 @UST_Survival @HHammocks The tube tarp gives an insane amount of coverage on the diagonal #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @billbrokob @billbrokob @eddieG805 That is very very true, but hurricane season is in a week. #GearMeOut
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @beckyjlomax @beckyjlomax @eddieG805 @t_jh2009 @UST_Survival Same here, Becky! Lots of tent camping, but never done any hammock camping. #GearMeOut
iammattjwright
replying to @eddieG805 @eddieG805 #gearmeout A2: The perfect hang is always a easy reach from a cold beverage
eddieG805
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @babskiies Definetly! Love the sound of running water or rain on the tarp. I’ll be unconscious in seconds! #gearmeout
eddieG805
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @UST_Survival I know that view! #gearmeout
NatureCrank
replying to @beckyjlomax @beckyjlomax @eddieG805 @t_jh2009 @UST_Survival I haven't spent much time in mine but the little amount of time was… https://t.co/wZmWeRiADM
beckyjlomax
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @eddieG805 @t_jh2009 @UST_Survival Yah. Napping works, but I'm wondering about sleeping all night i… https://t.co/26SXUKMzJE
danielhuman
replying to @NatureCrank @NatureCrank @eddieG805 That is the one thing I notice about the hammock, is that my back isn't as tight in the morning #GearMeOut
UST_Survival
replying to @eddieG805 @eddieG805 @Todd_the_Hiker It is a great view, I can say that from personal experience as well. #GearMeOut
eddieG805
replying to @eddieG805 I always start with my Whoopi’s slings pulled tight and then loosen till I have a good lay and my hammock is center… https://t.co/LZCZZ3lMle
UST_Survival
replying to @beckyjlomax @beckyjlomax @Todd_the_Hiker @eddieG805 @t_jh2009 Hopefully you can pick up some great tips during tonight's chat. #GearMeOut
beckyjlomax
replying to @danielhuman @danielhuman @NatureCrank @eddieG805 #gearmeout That's good to know. A point for hammock sleeping.
Womynofthewoods
A2) tips for perfect hang, good distance between trees, ridgeline on the hammock, and lots of sunshine and no bugs #GearMeOut
t_jh2009
replying to @eddieG805 @eddieG805 A2) I'd imagine that it has to be attached at each end at relatively the same height and have enough sag… https://t.co/fDJZ3EuRqr
UST_Survival
#gearmeout RECAP in progress: Be our stars! [recaps by @Travoscape] #lp #TravelTips https://t.co/FLXxuRJcvK
babskiies
replying to @eddieG805 @eddieG805 A2: always do a test hang! Make sure everything is perfect before you want to sleep, sucks resetting w… https://t.co/KlhBLxmYYC
eddieG805
replying to @NatureCrank @NatureCrank @UST_Survival Don’t you worry I will have to find a spot just like it and take a picture while laying… https://t.co/XUPpzZ8R2k
danielhuman
replying to @beckyjlomax @beckyjlomax @Todd_the_Hiker @eddieG805 @t_jh2009 @UST_Survival Once you try it, you'll be hooked #GearMeOut
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @eddieG805 @eddieG805 @UST_Survival Yes, I suspected you might recognize it and imagine that @Chrisism_ink may, as well!… https://t.co/2cQNIllexE
UST_Survival
Q3: When camping where do you store your gear at night while laying in the hammock? #gearmeout
eddieG805
replying to @billbrokob @billbrokob I hear many ppl say that. I always keep head end higher tho I’m just headache paranoid with that #gearmeout
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival @beckyjlomax @eddieG805 @t_jh2009 Indeed! #GearMeOut
danielhuman
replying to @iammattjwright @iammattjwright @eddieG805 You could attach a camelbak to your ridgeline #Gearmeout
NatureCrank
replying to @beckyjlomax @beckyjlomax @danielhuman @eddieG805 For sure! I'll have to get my net tent finished soon then so the puppers and I… https://t.co/2f0em1azWw
Todd_the_Hiker
replying to @beckyjlomax @beckyjlomax @eddieG805 @t_jh2009 @UST_Survival I have that same reservation! #GearMeOut
t_jh2009
replying to @beckyjlomax @beckyjlomax @eddieG805 @UST_Survival I'm just guessing. 😁 #GearMeOut
danielhuman
A3 #GearMeOut I hang a lot of stuff from my ridgeline (notice knife, thigh pack, light) and use the rest as padding… https://t.co/1eMiqRA2GH
eddieG805
replying to @NatureCrank @NatureCrank In my opinion I think it helps your back. It redistributes weight as well as keeps pressure evenly on your back #gearmeout
UST_Survival
replying to @Todd_the_Hiker @Todd_the_Hiker @eddieG805 @Chrisism_ink I would say so! Actually almost wore that shirt to work today but went wit… https://t.co/slQGNq1oUJ
RCGibby73
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3: I’d imagine underneath the tarp or hang it #GearMeOut
billbrokob
replying to @eddieG805 @eddieG805 When I try to put the feet higher it seems to end up level...#GearMeOut
t_jh2009
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival A3) If you've got enough trees around, I'd consider hanging it away for the night. #GearMeOut
danielhuman
Great point - readjusting when your boots are off and you're wrapped up in your quilt at night isn't the time to ch… https://t.co/Vpi0smZj33
NatureCrank
replying to @UST_Survival @UST_Survival I'm having a mesh tent made that has a tent bottom for the puppers and storing my gear #GearMeOut