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    Sleeping Gear Advice Request

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    On 3/6/2018 at 2:37 PM, SteveJJ said:

    Some years have passed since I bought my last tent and sleeping pad, and they haven't been used but once now. When setting it all up, my friend told me everyone's going with hammocks these days. So I did some online research and found a hammock forums (dot net) site that was as good for hammocks as this one is for prospecting and metal detecting (my opinion). After reading many many hours, I bought a nearly new hammock and slept in that. Oh my, very comfortable but was smallish, darkish, and strange at first. Many experiments later using large tablecloth blanks and home made suspensions, with eye hooks across the living room for tests (no wife to complain, she passed on before me), I came up with a size and width that was really great. I came up with ideas for zippers and such and found a cottage vendor that had a similar product to what I'd make myself if my sewing skills could handle it. I've been sleeping in it most every night since. I have never slept better nor more comfortably than a good hammock. Not even the select comfort bed comes close. So, I can recommend you do some due diligence and look into hammock sleeping. Folks with bad backs have reported losing their back problems even. There are bug nets to keep the skeeters out, and tarps for rain, overcovers for retaining warmth in the cold, and down quilts, top and bottom for even sub zero temps (google frozen butt hang in Minnesota for some real gonzo enthusiasts). I can go back to ground if I absolutely have to, but will make all efforts to avoid it. Just my two cents.

    SJJ-That's Solid Advice! Ill start  experimenting w/ hammock sleeping'IG

    Sleeping Gear Advice Request

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    18 hours ago, deathray said:

    Yota  man. Can' be beat. Or older Cherokee. Colorado and ranger won' hold up in boonies

    I've got a cherokee w/ only drivers seat. the entire passenger side is a padded bunk w/ under lockable storage, behind the drivers seat is lockable tall pantry. Works great Cozy for me n my dog. Safe from things that go bump in the night":ph34r: Squatch"

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    Diggin' Gold

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    On 2/18/2018 at 10:11 AM, RickUK said:

    Enjoyed the video,just a quick question which 15x12 Commando coil did you use was it a DD or Mono ?? i use the same coil but only a Mono on my TDI Pro,does work very well.

    Rickyou'll haveto ask Dusty on the video thru YT.Cheers from -1f  Idaho tonite, Ig

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