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Set your old tarp in a taught pitch, and thoroughly wet it down. If it sags it is almost certainly Nylon.
Polyester has far less stretch than Nylon.
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The extra flap at the sides is easy to fold inward and allows a convenient arm rest or even a bent knee, lots of ways to get comfortable and easily change positions.
That is on the feet side, on...
Did I miss the ridgeline tension? Also I personally cannot sleep with elevated legs, has to be elevated torso. Your mileage may differ.
Who is "they"...
These two video submissions are marked "Private"... as you are able to see my avatar, it seems as if I am logged into You Tube.
192610
I have DIY'd two such hammocks. Both are the 132-inch x 90-inch.
Here is a link:...
If you cannot find a vender to meet your bid specifications, the DIY should meet your needs.
I purchased all of the below items and had the metal shop cut the Schedule 80 pipe, so the pipe was...
2nd large tarp works on the beach as a wind break.
No bueno for biped transport, except to walk down to the beach.
192570
So, if you define portability and weight limitations then that will help to narrow it down.
https://www.amazon.com/SUNCREAT-Heavy-Hammock-Portable-Capacity/dp/B09D7PTPH1?th=1
@KayakerBee
Ran across this account of circumnavigation of Lake Superior by two gals in Seakayaks, they left May 25th in 2019 and documented the trip briefly in Small Boats Monthly.
My be worth...
On my kayaking adventures I have been using the Amok 3.0 with an A-Frame pipe stand. For winter times this suits Texas weather well.
Recently, the purchase of the Thermorest Mondoking XXL pad for...
Maybe a Facebook Marketplace Thunderdome?
https://i.kickstarter.com/assets/024/507/424/13e1461085e4aa389d2087b10291d12f_original.gif?fit= ...
Some Flitz Aluminum or Mothers Mag and Aluminum polish - 'cuz if we don't look Pro...we don't go.
https://youtu.be/FpsRLJAjkE0?si=3FIdCu_r2MCYgM57
You should be able to use most any line suitable for suspending a tarp, Zing-It 1.75mm or even suitable shock cord. Send Dutch a email on the subject if you wish to get as close to the original as...
Here is one thread....
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/138728-New-Molly-Mac-Gear-quot-Gear-Box-quot-waterproof-gear-hammock
I've had my GS1100EX since 1981, two engine later and about 150,000 miles of commuting to work every day for 30 years.
I'll throw out one last image and will look forward to your final solution!
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Easy-peasy... aluminum pipe and a pipe bender.
Just slide the bent pipe into the top, and a safety coupling pin of the right size.
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Sounds like it is doable, you can search Amazon to get your poles if things go south with your spreader bars.
Here is an example:
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Consider the application of that spreader bar. It's purpose is to separate two hammocks whose suspension is already taken care of, so the longitudinal compression along the length can be envisioned...
Like a tandem kayak/tandem bicycle trip around the world.
That'll kill any marriage.
If you have a large dog that you go about with, this offering might be worth the purchase price. However, since the developers did not illustrate the single user options it poses some questions.
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There is a lot of "it depends" involved. Kayak camping on rivers and extended trips (120-miles or more) offer varying degrees of take-down and deployment options.
A half frozen/half wet tarp...
From the resources of my earlier post is Hawk Lake (AKA Granite Lake).
Description
Hawk Lake (AKA Granite Lake)
description
A small high mountain lake in the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area...
Spell check might help.
A quick analysis of your issue is not so much long term compression, but how to quickly compress a sleeping bag and some SLD synthetic top and bottom quilts, to place into a backpack.
What if, you...
Strapworks will make your custom straps.
https://www.strapworks.com/
I had these 2-inch Polyester straps made with two Red Tri-Glides, 9-feet in length, for a total 8.7 ounces.
Many options...
You get what you pay for.
1. Ultralight Weight
2. Packability
3. Waterproofness
Pick two of the above, 'cause you can't get all three.
Options 1 & 2 get you Dyneema - because SilPoly will...
Easton Aluminum 6063 series T832 Commercial Grade Aluminum Tubing
For a 12-foot ridgeline, you will need four 36-inch 1-inch diameter poles.
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Find Oregon Trout Stocked locations - the week of when they are scheduled to be stocked:
https://myodfw.com/articles/trout-stocking-maps
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https://youtu.be/YpfBMsm6aZM?si=96PVlewCZEw2oO4_
Try Google Earth Pro to scout the area.
Which Scout Troops are you affiliated with?
So, you want to join the swingers; well, you've come to the right place.
https://hammockforums.net/HF-calendar.htm
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As Shug knows, one only needs to unzip the Mummy/Rectangular sleeping bag to use as a top quilt. Having only sleeping bags in my hang gear, there is a possibility for the zipper hardware to gouge...
Windy beaches - 15mph-20mph
No protection from wind blown rain, just a sun shade on the beach.
The force of the wind on the cone keeps the tarp pinned to the ground. Of course, then you have...
https://www.rei.com/stores/pigeon-forge
This is according to the Rental Search on REI
Like everything else in life, "It Depends"
I hang in a Amok 3.0, so my suspended weight is evenly distributed on both pair of legs, therefore the torque is applied to the ridgeline poles, and the...
If appearance is desired, then go ahead and hang the hammock and put weight in it to tension the bug screen.
You should be able to take your scissors and cut a straight line from one side of the...
I have had good luck with Seam Seal + WP, which is a glue sealer with waterproofing.
The MSR Twin Brothers was modified with a second door with full length zipper, and I used the product to seal...
My preference is to load the ridgepole(s) with inline compression, so I repurposed an old ratchet strap claw and it turned out pretty well.
The resultant flat lay is now against the aluminum tubes...
Width is very subjective, and for me the 90-inch wide polyester "no stretch" fabric gives a very firm lay.
I can lay 90-deg to the longitudinal (length) of the hammock and have plenty of back and...
Dutch has the Tato Gear tripod portable hammock stand in stock...
https://dutchwaregear.com/product/tato-hammock-stand/
Max capacity of 500 pounds (226.7kg)
Weighs 24 pounds (10.9kg)
Length...
Welcome back Lawson
I bought this awhile back, and it is truly a no knot continuous ridgeline. There are two toggles at each end, and there was also two prusik's with integrated soft shackles.
Take one end and wrap...
1.75mm Zing-It continuous ridgeline with my Exped Slit Line prusiks and integrated soft shackles.
Put your choice of soft shackle or hardware on the other end to tension the ridgeline.
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I use knots:
Tautline (under-under-under) for clothes-line to dry clothes or bedding
Magnus (under-under-over) variation of Tautline
Prusik's for Drip Lines
Trucker's Hitch Loop for cinching...
Samson Zing-It Yellow 1.75 mm (1/16") 500lbs Avg. Strength
180 Feet for $29 dollars
Backcountry campsite 06 includes a small 3 sided covered shelter (16ft x 10ft)
Hike in distance to the site from the parking lot is 2 miles.
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