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it's similar to kevlar in properties and amsteel. it's braided, it's light weight and 8 x stronger than steel for it's weight. high temp resistance ect. hold's knots very well and can be spliced....

so i'm guessing you just girth hitched it to the d-ring or gross gain or what ever is on your tarp and left the rest the same? i know i say it earlier but i can't remember the length of your buried...

Would a Celtic knot work instead of the locked whipped knot?

can you show some other picture we s or describe how you combined the hitch in the rope, that's really slick!

how have the kevlar straps held up so far? how long have you had them?

it does, thanks! looks like it's pretty comparable for everything included. you can shave a few oz here and there by eliminating/combining stuff sacks ect...

so i'm still really new to hammocks and to be honest haven't tried again since my last failed attempt long ago..... i've been focusing on reducing my pack weight and becoming a light weight hiker....

Any hammock guys go? Looking for someone who went, had to bug out early before we could swap contact info

love that trail, i did it earlier this summer and would love to do it again sometime

where did you like your silnylon? what size?

anyone have any experience with these alchy stoves? they look pretty interesting.... wasn't sure if anyone had any actual use of them

http://www.tatogear.com/product/ab-1...ol-wick-stove/
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so if this is true then an ENO doublenest that is reported as having dimensions of 9'4" x 6'2" would give a big diagonal (flat lay) correct? assuming you get the ridgeline length correct...

i may...

didn't think about that but there is also a form you could draft up with a lawyer in a very short time at minimal (cough, lawyer fee) that would release you from all all liability that you could...

that's a good option as well, i'd probably do that

from the search i've done unless you spend $$$ the weight between going hammock, tarp, UQ, TQ or what ever combination is depending on time of year vs ground dwelling and sleeping under a tarp the...

true enough but your trip isn't ruined.... but as i as trying to say it comes down to personal preference and what your comfortable with

so for all those out there that are new to the world of hammocks (like me) or those who want to try new materials ect.... what would be great is if there could be a rental service or trial and if...

so do anyone have a table to say on an "average" what a good starting point is for hammock length vs person's height? i'm personally 6' tall. i've been told i need to try either a 10' or 11' hammock....

with our knowing where it failed or seeing a picture my guess is at the stitching... kevlar is super strong vs stitching..... so unless the kevlar was completely abraded away...... it has to be...

ditto, i'm curious as well. I've been thinking of buying some as well as a weight reduction. As far as the safety factors are concerned i think it's been pretty well explained, i am an engineer and...

i'd trust these people for soft shackles http://l-36.com/soft_shackles.php?menu=4

honestly 1/8 Amsteel is overkill for hanging hammocks, but if it makes you warm and fuzzy, feel free to use it :)...

WL?

i'll have to try a different pillow, being really tired, maybe a longer hammock, ear plugs, and starting with a nap or just relaxing and reading a book to get more used to it and condition my brain...

i'll agree with you a point.... you may feel differently after hauling around a heavy pack for 20+ miles with around 10 miles of it going up and down hills in less than 2days with no conditioning and...

i've seen them and have been curious myself but couldn't find anything about them either. i know lake and trail is meijer brand cheap varity. not sure the quality, you could always keep an eye out...

oh on the note what do you guys recommend for a hammock size. i'm 6' maybe 6'1" around 185lb

i've got one too, just be aware they are not the lightest things in the world.... if your a gram counter.... i did find one very similar to it and weighs much less

thanks, i've heard of a way of using your hand but wasn't quite sure how to do it.... now i know! what do they say..... "knowledge is power" lol :)

thanks guys, i'm not going to give up yet..... i don't quit that easily :) i may talk to my wife and see if she'll let me sleep in the hammock inside a couple times to get use to it since i'm not...

thanks, i may look for a cheap 10' hammock and try that. one question though is how to find the correct ridgeline length? should i just put the length of my hammock in the hammock calculator and...

so this past weekend with my wife and son out of town i decided to hang the hammock and try it for sleeping. i hung it as best i could with the hang calculator and a tape measure.... thought i had...

i know several people over at bushcraft usa that have built super shelters like the one shown and all have said they have had it above 80 in the shelter with no problem. one actually said he was down...

any thoughts on doing this without a rigid pole?

so i'm a newbie but just wondering what you experienced people think of making a hammock out of silnylon or other light weight waterproof fabric?

i've been thinking of this too. i'm pretty new to hammock, going to do my first overnight this weekend otherwise just been naps and lounging in it. i love my ground gear and have been really trying...

you can always go to joann fabric and buy voile fabric, it's the same stuff as shown earlier. the best part is the fabric is 60" wide and you can go as long as you want so if you have 9' hammock you...

i'm in! thanks for the chance and great giveaway! can't decide yet but if i win i'll let you know!