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Think I might be in the market for another bag too - a traveler. Maybe I re-use the one I retired? Gonn need a bugout of sorts, may post a thread.

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tfields said:
i have the utg i love it carry it everyday tough and afforable murse!!
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Good 'nuff. For that price, I'll just get the damn thing and see how it does. I just broke my cheapie backpack, I'm thinking I need to pack lighter for daytrips anyway. I think I'll set up the UTG and my Batman utility belt, see how far down the trail it gets me.
 
i have the maxped mag and holster inserts in the utg as well a nice upgrade. i been carrying the utg everywhere for over a year now held up well so far.
 
Anyone here hammock regularly? I'm lookin at switchin to swinging for backpacking overnights but i just don't really know what i'm lookin for.

Are ENOs anything worth looking into? They're pretty trendy among the college crowd which usually is a clue for me to stay away. Just wonderin
 
GarnetandBlack said:
Anyone here hammock regularly? I'm lookin at switchin to swinging for backpacking overnights but i just don't really know what i'm lookin for.

Are ENOs anything worth looking into? They're pretty trendy among the college crowd which usually is a clue for me to stay away. Just wonderin
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I've used a ENO rest nest for the last two summers and falls and I love it, it dosn't have all the features you might want but it packs down real nice and its decently lightweight. fairly well priced as well
 
GarnetandBlack said:
Anyone here hammock regularly? I'm lookin at switchin to swinging for backpacking overnights but i just don't really know what i'm lookin for.

Are ENOs anything worth looking into? They're pretty trendy among the college crowd which usually is a clue for me to stay away. Just wonderin
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Enos are good. I really like my Grand Trunk SB Pro. If you'll be out where the bugs are heavy, the extra zipper/mesh weight is well worth the good night's sleep.

ENO Slap Straps stretch quite a bit, but they are strong. I hung myself and an under-hammock with my bag in it a couple of nights, and they held just fine. Probably 250lbs total. However, they needed to be adjusted after about 30 minutes to get my gear off the ground. Now I'm looking into making straps out of the webbing that ratchet straps are made from or possibly Amsteel wire.
 
Great, thanks for the tips guys. I'm just gonna have to do some more researchin. I do like the ENOs and they seem to be pretty reasonably priced in general. I hear it's expensive for any add-on i may want later.
 
Haven't been able to be on very much recently. Life's been crazy. My Grandfather passed away on Monday after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was a great man. Born in East Germany before the war, survived, came over here in '57 with fifty dollars in his pocket, multiplied that 1000's of times before he retired. RIP Heinrich.
 
GarnetandBlack said:
Anyone here hammock regularly? I'm lookin at switchin to swinging for backpacking overnights but i just don't really know what i'm lookin for.

Are ENOs anything worth looking into? They're pretty trendy among the college crowd which usually is a clue for me to stay away. Just wonderin
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There's a great forum, just like this one, dedicated to hanging, great place to start your research. Hanging is my favorite way to sleep. There's really two considerations (at least in most of North America), overnight temperatures, and bugs, and a lot of options for dealing with them.

Can't say anything about ENOs from direct experience, they seem to be the entry level commercial hammocks at REI, and other popular places the college crowd buys their gear. I've got a friend that has one, his family takes it when they car camp, they don't overnight in it, but use it as a camp couch.

In all honesty, if you or someone you know can handle the simplest of sewing tasks, DIY is where its at for hammocks. The street price of a BK 16 (a BK 14 if you catch the right sales and coupons) can get you the materials to make a state of the art hammock.

I used to live in your neck of the woods (and really miss it), hammocks are nearly perfect for your environment, in all honesty, they're almost perfect anywhere you can hang them. :) Sorry if I'm a little too enthusiastic, but I'm a recent convert, wish I'd 'discovered' hanging sooner.

Erik
 
JustAFleshWound said:
Haven't been able to be on very much recently. Life's been crazy. My Grandfather passed away on Monday after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was a great man. Born in East Germany before the war, survived, came over here in '57 with fifty dollars in his pocket, multiplied that 1000's of times before he retired. RIP Heinrich.
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So sorry man.
 
JustAFleshWound said:
Haven't been able to be on very much recently. Life's been crazy. My Grandfather passed away on Monday after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was a great man. Born in East Germany before the war, survived, came over here in '57 with fifty dollars in his pocket, multiplied that 1000's of times before he retired. RIP Heinrich.
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Sorry to hear that, sounds like he lived a great life. Condolences.
 
FreebornErik said:
There's a great forum, just like this one, dedicated to hanging, great place to start your research. Hanging is my favorite way to sleep. There's really two considerations (at least in most of North America), overnight temperatures, and bugs, and a lot of options for dealing with them.

Can't say anything about ENOs from direct experience, they seem to be the entry level commercial hammocks at REI, and other popular places the college crowd buys their gear. I've got a friend that has one, his family takes it when they car camp, they don't overnight in it, but use it as a camp couch.

In all honesty, if you or someone you know can handle the simplest of sewing tasks, DIY is where its at for hammocks. The street price of a BK 16 (a BK 14 if you catch the right sales and coupons) can get you the materials to make a state of the art hammock.

I used to live in your neck of the woods (and really miss it), hammocks are nearly perfect for your environment, in all honesty, they're almost perfect anywhere you can hang them. :) Sorry if I'm a little too enthusiastic, but I'm a recent convert, wish I'd 'discovered' hanging sooner.

Erik
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Thanks for the input man, it's much appreciated. Yea, i'm more concerned about bugs and whatnot around here versus weather concerns. I've gotten some good advice to get me started, i'll let ya know where it goes from here. :thumbup:
 
Diesel D said:
Good 'nuff. For that price, I'll just get the damn thing and see how it does. I just broke my cheapie backpack, I'm thinking I need to pack lighter for daytrips anyway. I think I'll set up the UTG and my Batman utility belt, see how far down the trail it gets me.
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You will like it. Ive had mine for a week now and I am loving it. It doesnt feel as bulletproof as the Maxpeds but I'd say 80% of the quality for 1/3 the cost is a good trade off. The only thing I dont like is it doesnt have a carry handle like my smaller Maxped (and other models). Thats an easy fix,though. Theres modular webbing on each side where the strap connects to the bag, I'm gonna attach a braided paracord strap with split rings to the webbing on each side for a handle--
 
This is a damn fine knife right here. That's just all there is to it.

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