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    Wow nice. I was hoping I could get away with a...

    Wow nice. I was hoping I could get away with a 35L. using 20° quilts and for just an overnighter, I might be able to. I'll have to expirement a bit and see what I can swing. Thanks for the feedback.
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    This sounds great - what temp rating are the...

    This sounds great - what temp rating are the quilts? What pack size is this/what volume do you think you need for an overnighter with this gear? Looking at packs also and not really sure what size I...
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    These are great points, and I'm thinking now this...

    These are great points, and I'm thinking now this has the added benefit of filling out a pack if the rest of the gear doesn't fully fill it, which will make it ride better to. Huh, I'm glad I asked...
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    Ah! You're right... the UQ is 20° and that's what...

    Ah! You're right... the UQ is 20° and that's what I was thinking of for a TQ as well.

    These are all good thoughts. I hadn't considered just cramming the quilts into the bottom of the pack to let...
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    Hammock Gear - Economy Compressability

    I recently got a HG Econ Incubator (w/ 1oz overstuff) I have a question for those who might have experience with this.

    First - I've used the UQ a few times, and it is AWESOME. Highly recommend to...
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    Unfortunately I cannot make this one. Any other...

    Unfortunately I cannot make this one. Any other trips planned for April and beyond? I should be able to make any after this weekend.
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    Are you me? My wife’s is also the 10th... And I...

    Are you me? My wife’s is also the 10th... And I think my UQ won’t show up for another week or two after anyway... bummer, would really love to get in one this.
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    So I’ve confirmed that I can NOT come out in...

    So I’ve confirmed that I can NOT come out in April :(
    Which I probably won’t have my underquilt that point anyway, so I will just have to try for the next one. I look forward to hearing a trip...
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    I took a few tries to get the button knot right,...

    I took a few tries to get the button knot right, but I finally got it. I also discovered the "universal" loop style, so I made a couple of those too. I'll be playing around with these to see which I...
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    Pleaase keep us posted on the permit details and...

    Pleaase keep us posted on the permit details and further scheduling. I would love to come but don't think I can do the March dates. I will tentatively plan on the April dates, although that weekend...
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    Awesome!

    Awesome!
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    This sounds great! I'm always a little jealous...

    This sounds great! I'm always a little jealous reading about the hangs that happen all over, not really expecting anything close enough to go to. I really hope I can make it to this.
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    Also, hold up a second! I just read your...

    Also, hold up a second! I just read your signature and profile picture. I've been admiring some of the Nama gear, and I just realized the company is in IL! No way, that's too cool. That suprises me,...
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    Danville is within reach - only variable is if my...

    Danville is within reach - only variable is if my quilt will be here by then. It was ordered on Feb 28th and has an 8 week lead time. Sounds like fun, given the date works out and the quilt is here I...
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    Hello from central Illinois

    I've been lurking on the forum for quite a while, commented here and there, but figure I should introduce myself here.

    I'm getting more serious, my first underquilt is being made (HG Incubator...
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    Oh, of course, that make perfect sense. I found a...

    Oh, of course, that make perfect sense. I found a high quality tutorial from Animated Knots on how to make the shackle. I'll just skip the small loop at the beginning. Thanks!
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    This looks really clean and nicely constructed, ...

    This looks really clean and nicely constructed, good job! I've been getting into splicing Amsteel over the last year and would like to try these. What guide/resource did you follow to make these?
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    This looks really clean and nicely constructed,...

    This looks really clean and nicely constructed, good job! I've been getting into splicing Amsteel over the last year and would like to try these. What guide/resource did you follow to make these?
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    That's a bummer, was hoping it would hold up. But...

    That's a bummer, was hoping it would hold up. But good to know, thanks for replying!
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    Hey @Fishbite, after 2 1/2 years hows this method...

    Hey @Fishbite, after 2 1/2 years hows this method working for the straps? Holding up well? Looking to do something similar and just exploring my options.
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    Hey @Snaps, I found this thread from Google since...

    Hey @Snaps, I found this thread from Google since I'm looking at the same straps and want to do the same thing you have done. Now that it's been about 2 1/2 years, hows the dye holding up for you?
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