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I want to say how delighted I am with Dutch's customer service. I recently placed an order for, among other things, a couple of Stingerz. My order arrived with customary promptness. But, when I...

There is no known antidote. But there is a 12 step recovery program. They meet weekly at a local forest. Bring your own hammock.


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I've ordered all the pieces parts to make a 1.0 version. My original Eno tarp had grosgrain reinforced edges. But I went with this version mostly, I think, just for the challenge of doing something...

Thank you for the additional detail. I'm curious why you went with a rolled hem and 300D for version 1.1.


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This is cool, and I want one. So, I'm going to build one. I'm trying to work out the list of materials. Check my math, if you would?

Fabric - 30 ft. 1.1oz. Silpoly XL (72" width)
Grosgrain - 65...

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Is there a reason you can't use D rings? Those should be easy to find.


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I use the 1.75mm because it was cheaper, and it was more than strong enough for my tarp. It also works well with my Dutch bling, but that was a happy accident, not excellent planning. [emoji57]

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I like the o ring idea, Campdavid. Thank you for sharing. As for the original question, my concern would be whether the toggle would allow the buckle to slip. In my experience, Zilla is right. The...

The weight of the whoopie should hang from the knot, not the toggle. The first is what you want. With the second option, once loaded, the toggle will bear quite a bit of force as the suspension bends...

I wanted to report back with pics on how my disaster-inspired modification turned out.

As previously alluded to, my initial attempt was a bust. I notched the uprights too deeply. Upon testing the...

I am pleased to report that it appears to have worked quite nicely. I am currently in my hammock, giving my new 2x4 PHS a test hang. I will take some pics tomorrow, as it's too dark tonight. [emoji4]...

I spent a good part of the weekend making one of these. Thank you all very much for your efforts and reports. It was all very helpful. Sadly, I notched the uprights too deeply, and I have the...

Just thought I'd post a couple of pics of the hammocks that got me started. I don't use them any longer, but they were fun projects....

I am an accidental hanger. Which is not to say that I haven't become slightly obsessed. I was a devoted knot head for years. One fateful day, I decided to try my hand at net making. What better net...

True story! I have been monitoring my blood pressure for the past few months. I can drop my bp significantly simply by closing my eyes and imagining myself hanging. It works every time. :)

I DIY'd one of these. A straight stitch from your machine will work just fine. Give it a second line of stitches if you're concerned about strength and stitches breaking.

I included step three when I made mine. I think the sealing would have been a real pain without doing it. With step three, I had a relatively smooth surface to seal. Without it, I would have had the...

I've looked at the Ruby hang. Definitely considering it.


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Placed my order for a Moroccan blue pre-cut kit today. Looking forward to getting straight down to the stitching.


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I would think about pulling out the cord and try dragging a few pipe cleaners through the channel. It should be quick and easy, and if the pipe cleaner comes out coated with stuff, you'll at least...

I ended up purchasing a pair of 2" poly web tree straps from arrowhead equipment. And I'm loving them! Thanks, pgibson.


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What kind of timing would work for you?

Ahhhh, now I get it :) That's slick! Will save me stuffing socks in the hole :lol:

Thank you! I hadn't thought of using other than the grosgrain. My fabric is 1.0 oz HyperD. I have enough left over to make a channel. Where I intend to draw it as tight as possible, perhaps I should...

Over the weekend I built a top quilt using DIY Gear Supply's pattern. Overall I'm pleased with it. But there are a couple of aspects I need to fix. One of them is the bottom drawstring. It won't draw...

Welcome to the forum, NoviceNorth, from another former Vegas-ite (or is it Vegan? I hope not; I like my tasty dead animal!), now Utahn. I left Vegas in 1980, probably a little before you did. I'm...

Yes, it would


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The stiffness of my current straps requires a LOT of effort to force the curve of the carabiner through the tightened MSH to remove it. That is the untying I was speaking of. (Probably a bad choice...

I originally purchased a 30' roll of 1" nylon webbing, cut it in half to make a pair of tree straps. I tied a permanent loop in one end and tie a marlin spike hitch in the other around a carabiner. I...

I've only recently discovered hammock camping, and I'm having fun. I'm interested in joining a group in UT, if there is one. Anybody know of one? Or where I should look to find one?

I wish I knew what to say. There are no perfect parents. There are moments when I feel like I'm a really terrible one, moments when I feel like I've really done it right, and lots and lots of time in...

I certainly believe so. ��

Yes! You most certainly can!!

My next project is a top quilt. I have been researching patterns and pricing components for a couple of weeks. Then, as if you'd read my mind, you offer this kit. And a 15% off code. Now I'm off the...

I wanted to give a shout out to RipstopByTheRoll for their great service and their DIY hammock kit. My 17 yo boy and I began hammock camping this year, buying some gear, winning some gear, and making...

I got my Singer Quantum 2623 for the tiny sum of two new machines [emoji41] I bought it new for my lovely wife years ago. When she wanted a new Bernina for quilting, I got her former favorite...

Yep. Pigments are really the opposite of what you see. If you see blue, it's because the pigment absorbs every color except blue. The blue you see is only what color is reflected back at you.

So...

I'm glad I asked. I had no idea there were so many different reasons to want to easily distinguish the head and foot end. Right now I have just a simple gathered end hammock. No frills. Sleeps sweet...

I'll be making a Moroccan blue and blaze UQ this weekend (that I'm totally stoked about starting on...come on 5:00!). Now that I've seen the blue in person, I really like it. :)

As I have been researching different suspension systems, I have more than once run across a comment about using color or some other way to identify which is the head and the foot end of one's...

Observing a moment of silence for the palace :sleep:

In my first few outings I have tried a few different things:
* Sleeping bag "burrito", zipper open at the foot, surrounding the hammock top and bottom. That worked quite well, but was kind of...

I'm with you on number 1. Number 2...that would be kind of cool. Especially if he could do wasps in yellow and black.

My under quilt kit arrives tomorrow. I'm gonna be busy making and testing it this weekend :jj:

Thank you :)

My very first order of Dutch Bling arrived today. Got me some zing it, some amsteel, and a bit of hardware. By Monday it will be a continuous ridge line, guy lines, a structural ridge line, and...

Very cool! With dragon scale printed fabric, I might get my younger daughter interested in a hammock of her own. :)

Wow! What a great response. Thank you. I'm going to have a good look at an UQ or some kind of "under insulation".

I had a short notice opportunity to hang last night as an adult supervisor at our church's girls camp. I had just finished DIYing a hex tarp (from a kit by Ripstop by the Roll), so I was excited by...