I've seen a goodly number of tree-sit platforms over the years...the variety and creativity has always been pretty cool to me. The ones with a solid base, like Top's, have always been the most comfortable to be in, but are far more complex to assemble...and dis-assemble. Let's not look too...
No kidding :).
Not to put a downer on the fun here, but one of my good buddy arbos here in Portland lost a co-worker to a less than six foot fall...broke his neck and died on the spot, during an AR practice session, no less.
That makes sense, then. When you're multiple days in, it gets hard to make that tactical retreat. I can remember a couple or three times over the years when we've waited out a storm for 2-3 days and then decided to bite the bullet and force-march it out. 20+ mile days in snow and rain are...
Sounds like it's working for you...lot's to be said for the ultra-light backpacking ethos.
As you well know, those early and late season hikes in the high elevations...well, for that matter any day in August as well :)...can end up with cold temps and snow, sleet, or hail. I won't go to the...
I have one of the very early versions of the New Tribe Tree Boat. The current models are much more secure to be in, having more freeboard, but my oldie is still a great hammock, both aloft or just slung up in a campsite.
I find that a hammock can be very comfortable to nap in, but sleeping...
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