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Camping.NET
Apr 9, 2018, 11:57 AM
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Gents,
I took the kids camping last week in the woods behind my house. I was sleeping on the ground, using a super old/cheap foam mat. I flat-out couldn't sleep. As Danny Glover says, "I'm getting too old for this shiit."
Looking for recomendation:
must be economical
weight not a major issue
nothing #### like an air mattress
I like the idea of a hammock.
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All-In [46768]
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Let the kids fend for themselves while you
Apr 9, 2018, 11:58 AM
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sleep in your own bed
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Re: Let the kids fend for themselves while you
Apr 9, 2018, 12:13 PM
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I think I'm still a few years away from that, but yes, this is the ultimate goal. Anything to get my son off of the dang computer/tv/xbox/ipad. smdh
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All-In [46768]
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Have you thought about putting him up for adoption?***
Apr 9, 2018, 12:32 PM
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Re: Have you thought about putting him up for adoption?***
Apr 9, 2018, 12:50 PM
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I'll give it a few more years. He is really big and has potential to be a good helper with hard manual labor (not CS02).
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Oculus Spirit [79388]
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Please don't raise another phone zombie
Apr 9, 2018, 12:55 PM
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There are too many in the world as is, and the lack of common sense routinely displayed by these people quite frankly scares me. I would rather deal with a crackhead than someone who wants to take a picture for social media every 30 seconds.
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Re: Please don't raise another phone zombie
Apr 9, 2018, 1:02 PM
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I am committed to preventing him from becoming one.
Daughter has no interest in "screens". She is more than happy playing with the cats, or coloring, or building things all day long.
Son is the exact opposite. He has fun at baseball and had a blast camping. If I turn my back for 1 second while we're around the house, it's a given that he has found a "screen" somewhere to sit in front of. I WILL break him of that.
This is another instance where the wife is a major offender.
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Oculus Spirit [79388]
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I think if I were going to start camping again I'd opt for a
Apr 9, 2018, 11:58 AM
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cot over an air mattress or hammock. Hammock would be comfy, but might be more trouble to put up and stuff.
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Hammock is great in the summer.
Apr 9, 2018, 12:01 PM
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Hammock is not so great in cooler weather.
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supposably, an underquilt goes a long way
Apr 9, 2018, 12:03 PM
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u get cold-but syndrome because of the compressed insulation...underquilt fixes this, supposedly....I haven't used it yet to kangfirm.
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Re: Camping.NET
Apr 9, 2018, 11:59 AM
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Hennesseyhammock.com
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Oculus Spirit [79388]
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Don't play no games with me, I'm a true OG
Apr 9, 2018, 12:05 PM
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Even my hammock be Hennessey, this money come easily
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My Thermarest has long ago ceased to be functional.
Apr 9, 2018, 12:31 PM
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That's fine, it's not like we were on friendly terms.
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CU Medallion [54758]
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I has a hammock, only camped in in juance
Apr 9, 2018, 12:01 PM
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but as long as weather complies, I will not tent again.
I've since purchased the rain fly as well as a light underquilt, so weather might not actually be an issue.
Problem w/ that is multiple people....and w/ the underquilt & rainfly, now it's taking up almost as much room in the pack as a tent.
Also, I've gone camping in places w/ no trees....which adds a bit of complexity to hammocky thangs.
I also have an REI Stratus pad. insulated, has bolstered sides so this fatty don't roll off onto one of the kids, and pakcs down smaller than a nalgene bottle.
today is the last day of the member sale @ REI, FYI, YWIA
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Is it possible to bang in a hammock? Need to know
Apr 9, 2018, 12:06 PM
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QUICKLY. Edging here.
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If by bang you mean wake up with the back of your knees sore from over extension...
Apr 9, 2018, 12:07 PM
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Then yes. You can bang like crazy.
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Re: If by bang you mean wake up with the back of your knees sore from over extension...
Apr 9, 2018, 12:12 PM
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The only sore knee that Greenr gets from banging is his high-knee.
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TurdProphet has been added to my list of potential scoknames***
Apr 9, 2018, 12:12 PM
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Re: TurdProphet has been added to my list of potential scoknames***
Apr 9, 2018, 12:14 PM
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DGURDPROPHET
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Re: Is it possible to bang in a hammock? Need to know
Apr 9, 2018, 12:10 PM
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I did in an old-school hammock. I stuck my feet through the mesh and gave her all I had. Not too bad, I must say.
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Theemarest inflatable.
Apr 9, 2018, 12:05 PM
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They last forever and give a solid inch of padding.
Even for my fat rear end.
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also, if you Costco, they carry a few Klymit brand thangs
Apr 30, 2021, 9:41 AM
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I've never used them, but they're a legit brand w/ decent rep...and these prices are pretty good compared to elsewhere, PLUS you get a pillow to bite down on
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More than likely, THIS is what you're looking for:
Apr 9, 2018, 12:10 PM
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My tuppence...
Apr 9, 2018, 12:27 PM
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I can't sleep in a hammock. If you've hiked a while and you've already got a questionable back, a hammock can be torture. But, you may be into torture.
If you're car camping, I don't understand your issue with a nair mattress, to me it don't be any easier to sleep. You might consider a cot. The missus likes her cot when camping, although bit coolish on the backside I would think if it's cold whether.
Some folks swear by thermarestes, I swear at them. Little better than a foam mat. Z-rest the same thing.
Other than that, stay home.
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You serious? I always sleep really well after chasing
Apr 9, 2018, 12:28 PM
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kids around the woods all day. Digging holes. Making fires. Drawing up acid baths.
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as long as you are not backpacking
Apr 9, 2018, 12:42 PM
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How about a hotel room?
Apr 9, 2018, 12:52 PM
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That really checks all the boxes.
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^^^THIS^^^
Apr 9, 2018, 12:56 PM
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How are you ever going to get bedbugs if you use an air mattress, right?
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Re: Son of and I use this.
Apr 9, 2018, 1:24 PM
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Thanks!
Seems legit.
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Oculus Spirit [97649]
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Pads will not cut it unless you're a kid.
Apr 9, 2018, 1:40 PM
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I used to use pads, but after 30, they became painful to sleep on. Just get a good quality, durable, air-inflated pad. Can be a pain to blow it up, but that's WAY better than sleeping on a pad and totally worth it.
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I go with an ENO double nest.
Apr 9, 2018, 1:24 PM
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The bug net and rain fly are a must. especially in SC.
I've also got a Mountain HardWare light path 2, I believe it is, that I use if I tent camp. It's a two-person, bivy style, so cramped if you prefer dome-style.
I don't carry a sleeping pad because I don't like losing the extra space in my pack.
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I was thinking about grabbing the bug net
Apr 9, 2018, 1:30 PM
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we tend to do 'cooler' weather camping...March/April, Oct/Nov...we're talking abot 2nd weekend in May, which will be the latest we've gone. Normally, the bugs aren't THAT much of an issue
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We do some short trips out to Congaree, so the net is
Apr 9, 2018, 2:08 PM
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crucial. It's pretty easy to set up and is about the same size as the hammock when packed down. I usually keep paracord in my bag anyway, so it doesn't add much to it.
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Blow up mattress***
Apr 9, 2018, 4:55 PM
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