OWE winter camping

Sunday, August 14th, 2011

A trip Ozark Wilderness Expeditions took the the Hercules Glades wilderness area. This trip was a chance to work with our hammocks in cold weather. Two Hammocks were used, a Hennessey and a home one out of a tarp...they both did great! By sleeping on the thermarest pad and opening ...

Winter Gear

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

Warbonnet Superfly Tarp, MMSS, Emo Eagle Nest Hammock, Cookset and Grill

Winter shelter opened to curb illegal homeless camping in city

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

Winter shelter opened to curb illegal homeless camping in city The thermometer might say summer, but the Salvation Army shelter for homeless individuals and families is in winter mode.About a month ago, the R.J. Montgomery Center reopened what is typically referred to as its winter-warming program, which usually kicks in when ...

Winter Pod Peek & Performing Practice

Sunday, April 17th, 2011

As I am always looking to improve my winter system ....and just have some fun....... I am trying the "PeaPod" method on my hammock with my Western Mountaineering sleeping bag. A bunch of fellers were just touting the wonder of this type of system from a recent sub 0ยบ hang ...

Any advice on camping in Yosemite in the winter?

Sunday, April 10th, 2011

I'm camping in Yosemite in a couple of weeks. Does anyone know how crowded it is? I know it is very difficult to find a tent camping site in the summer, but I am hoping this will not be the case in February. If you know about ...

Winter Hammock Equipment Demonstration

Monday, March 28th, 2011

The Tool Dude does a demonstration of the hammock gear he has used for successful camping in the winter.

Winter Hammock Camping Equipment Demonstration

Friday, March 25th, 2011

The Tool Dude does a demonstration of the hammock gear he has used for successful camping in the winter.

What do I need for camping over night in the winter with the possibility of snow?

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

I have a tent, air mattress and sleeping bag.

SmokeHouse Winter hammock Shelter with ti goat stove. Temp 8F

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

Backpacking the OT in Arkansas using my DIY smokehouse and small TI Goat stove. The temp is 8F. I had several segments under 10 min but I couldn't get it all to down load,,, just a part of the video. HammockForums.net

WV winter weather backpacking and new gear test (part 1of2)

Saturday, March 5th, 2011

Nov. 2010. a 2 day adventure in Dolly Sods wilderness WV. Backpacking into our creekside camp spot to test out some new gear. the weather was cold with steady snow/sleet both days. gear to test: new pack, 2 new knives, spot gps messenger, home made alcohol stove, and new tent. ...