AllAmericanInfidel
Caught the Bug
Has anyone seen or used the Jammock? Curious if it is worth a damn.
Just pulled the trigger on the eno double nest full setup (bug net, tarp, straps) from REI. With an extra 6% off by starting order through activejunky, came out to $155 with tax when it is normally $215.
Also got the North Face Furnace 35 bag for $130 (normally $180) from back country including the 10% cash back by going through active junky. This thread has inspired me to up my camping game and ditch the cheap shit I had been using. Thanks for reminding me of the REI sale.
Check out the active junky website if you aren't already signed up, an additional 6-10% cash back at REI, backcountry.com, etc. paid quarterly to your pay pal.
Sweet man! If you want some good hammock tips, check this dude out: https://www.youtube.com/user/shugemery/videos. This guy does it all. He'll camp in 40 below weather in his hammock. He's a nut job but somewhat entertaining to watch too. I myself have never tried a hammock but a ton more backpackers are doing it.
Sweet man! If you want some good hammock tips, check this dude out: https://www.youtube.com/user/shugemery/videos. This guy does it all. He'll camp in 40 below weather in his hammock. He's a nut job but somewhat entertaining to watch too. I myself have never tried a hammock but a ton more backpackers are doing it.
Hahahahaha, this dude is a damn trip.
I used to really be into the backpacking community on youtube. When I first started watching that guy, he annoyed the shit out of me, but the more I watched him, I really liked him. Regardless, he has great hammock and backpacking knowledge. He's a part time carnie or circus performer.
Definitely a wealth of knowledge. Next week I need to pull the trigger on a sleeping pad and I will be set.
I got a bag rated at 30, being in NC, we don't have many nights dropping below that from spring to fall. Was thinking about a thermarest but I have no experience here. Being that it will be in a hammock, maybe something inflatable isn't the best option.
I hear ya. I love thermarest but have no experience with them from a hammock point of view. Do you even need one in a hammock? Doesn't the underquilt insulate you?
I got a bag rated at 30, being in NC, we don't have many nights dropping below that from spring to fall. Was thinking about a thermarest but I have no experience here. Being that it will be in a hammock, maybe something inflatable isn't the best option.
I've used a Thermarest for years...they are great; just don't fill it to the max and they are very comfortable.
I backpacked the Na Pali coast of Kauai for 4 weeks over 30 years ago...I had a surplus military hammock/tent combo...by the third night, I set it up on the ground, since sleeping in a slight "U" shape was killing my back.
Ever since I herniated a disc in the L5/S1 10 years ago, my backpacking days were over...and I love rolling into camp with my trailer, unbuckling 4 snaps, and watch gas assist struts set up the JB hardtop in 6 seconds...sleeping bag & mattress already to go.
Just a heads up, Sports Authority closing all of their stores. This may be a good time to get some camping gear on sale!
Here's a news article on the closings: http://www.bankrate.com/financing/saving-money/sports-authority-strikes-out/
I thought so too so I went to the local store. Situation normal with nothing on sale.