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Four Days: Loyalsock Trail

Some trails are remembered for a single overlook. Others for a waterfall or a campsite with the perfect sunset. The Loyalsock Trail isn't one of those trails.

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Trail Notes: Four Days Across Pennsylvania's Loyalsock Trail Trail Notes

Sep 29, 2025

Trail Notes: Four Days Across Pennsylvania's Loyalsock Trail

Some trails are remembered for a single overlook. Others for a waterfall or a campsite with the perfect sunset. The ...

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Trail Notes: Three Days on the Pinchot Trail Trail Notes

Jun 01, 2023

Trail Notes: Three Days on the Pinchot Trail

A three-day, 24-mile journey around Pennsylvania's Pinchot Trail, featuring Painter Creek, Choke Creek, quiet campsit...

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Celebrating 100 Years of Lake Wallenpaupack with a Limited Edition Hammock Collection News

Jun 07, 2026

Celebrating 100 Years of Lake Wallenpaupack with a Limited Edition Hammock Collection

Few places in Pennsylvania hold the same kind of memories as Lake Wallenpaupack. For generations, families have gathe...

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Free Shipping Now Available on Orders Over $90 News

Mar 07, 2026

Free Shipping Now Available on Orders Over $90

Good news from the workshop. Hemlock Mountain Outdoors now offers free shipping on all orders over $90 shipped anywhe...

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START HERE: Hammock Camping for Beginners (No Guesswork) News

Feb 08, 2026

START HERE: Hammock Camping for Beginners (No Guesswork)

New to hammock camping? Youโ€™re in the right place. Hammock camping shouldnโ€™t feel complicated, expensive, or intimid...

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The Legend of the Happy Squonk News

Jun 27, 2025

The Legend of the Happy Squonk

In the shadowy forests of northern Pennsylvania, where hemlocks grow tall and mists creep silently through the underb...

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Rediscovering the Camping Bundle and Unveiling the Origins of the Coyote News

Dec 12, 2023

Rediscovering the Camping Bundle and Unveiling the Origins of the Coyote

Greetings, fellow outdoor enthusiasts! Kurt here from Hemlock Mountain Outdoors, and I'm thrilled to delve into somet...

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Thank You! Now Let's Get Ready for 2024! News

Dec 08, 2023

Thank You! Now Let's Get Ready for 2024!

Thanks for checking out Hemlock Mountain Outdoors, I'm Kurt and thank you that is what this video is about. Si...

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MultiMode Bug Nets News

Nov 12, 2022

MultiMode Bug Nets

Starting today - 11/12/22 both RedTail and CoyotePack Hammocks will get the new MultiMode bug nets. The above video ...

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New Shop Update! News

Aug 24, 2022

New Shop Update!

The shop move is complete! It took a little longer than I would have liked but it is finally done - shop update video...

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Cinch Buckle Suspension Safety: The Small Setup Check That Matters Skills & Tips

Jul 03, 2026

Cinch Buckle Suspension Safety: The Small Setup Check That Matters

Cinch buckle suspensions are simple, lightweight, and dependable, but only when they're set up correctly. Learn the s...

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Aervald Tarp Build

13x9 Aervauld Tarp https://hemlockmountainoutdoors.com #camping #gear #backpacking #hammock #pennsylvania

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Building a Coyote

Building a Dark Olive and Camo Coyote https://hemlockmountainoutdoors.com #hammock #camping #outdoors #smallbusiness #backpacking

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Custom 30x20 Tarp

Building a custom 30x20 tarp... Not a typo. https://hemlockmountainoutdoors.com #hammock #outdoors #camping #custom #pennsylvania

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