[at-l] Hike ended short after 13 miles

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In a message dated 3/4/2005 1:37:27 PM Eastern Standard Time,  
jbullar1@twcny.rr.com writes:

Depending on what hammock you are using you may be able to 
use it  as a tent when camping where there are no trees handy or other 
conditions  make a tent preferable.


I have a Clark Jungle Hammock and it is true that it could be used as a  tent 
as well.  It also has the extra large Fly so it could be set up as a  tarp 
tent with the hammock itself zippered to keep out the insects and slithery  
things as well as the mice.  I found it to be very comfortable for  sleeping, hung 
between two trees, but using it as a tent would be another  experiment to do 
this summer.  
 
Oh, I have a Day Pack (Eagle Creek -- I think they make the best stuff)  that 
has a sternum strap that is a bit high but I think it is because I tend to  
carry heavy when I hike.  At least my hiking companions think so and are  
always volunteering to carry my pack -- now that is embarrassing.  I know I  am 
slow but what's the rush?  We always get out of the woods before it gets  real 
dark.
 
Skylander