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Exactly how I do it, although one end is 'fixed' in place. Much prefer the one piece over the two piece.

US Army 88-91, Desert Storm.

Thank you all for your service.

That's the way I do it now. Stores in a small peak bag.

Been thinking about this myself. I think it would be fine if the zipper terminates at the opposite corner from the opening. That way it is sewn and rolls up to one of the straight lines of the...

http://www.wawak.com/Zipper-10-Plastic-Sleeping-Bag-and-Tent-72

Straight edge holds the stack down just fine. No slips, no snags.

Fold material in half, square edge to square edge. Repeat this a few times until it's 4-6" wide, measure and make your square cut, unfold the material and marvel at how easy that was. A utility knife...

Possible no-hole/no-sew retrofit?

And pretty close to rainbow colors too..

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71330yT6xeL._AC_UL160_SR160,160_.jpg

KAM suspender clips. No...

Scissor sharpening is a surprisingly easy skill to learn. YMMV..

Tried both, prefer single by far - easier and quicker.

Can you post some pics of it in use?

Works well.
I use a few strips of cardboard that are shaped/taped into a radius. Bungee cords hold the radius in place while I clip the net on.
I don't have a measurement, but it is fairly wide. ...

My method, evolved-
Cut inner/outer layers to (the same) length.
Cut these down to the (same) unfinished width - these long cutoffs will become the channels - side channels will be perfectly sized...

Recommended
Hammock Length
Height -- Length
<5'5" ----- 10'
5'6"-5'9" -- 10.5'
5'10"-6'2" -- 11'
6'3"-6'7" -- ...

Add a ridgeline, experiment with 83-85% length of the hammock.
Start with suspension angle at around 30%.
Try putting the foot end a few inches higher than the head.
Consider no shoes in bed. Ha.

This one.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4PPMPWDH4U

That bit is important.

I've used this method a couple times. Beware the fumes.
You will definitely need to get the fold just right.
I continue to use the sewn channel method, as I find it...

126" x 64", came in at 14.5 ounces, including the cinch buckles and 12' straps.

Well this is saying something. We're going to need status checks every five hangs.. Ha.

I do a double channel too.
I always ensure that the inner channel has enough diameter to butt up against...

I'm not totally sure, but it appears that the hook and loop is situated with the hook on the outer piece. This means that if it doesn't overlap completely, you'll be feeling the scratchy part on the...

Not only is 72" enough to get to 68" with allowances, but fabric often comes a few inches long anyway.

Sweet, mine showed up as well.

An Elemental Hammock is about to be born.

I will.
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I have a hammock's worth of dark olive on the way. I'll post up as soon as it's a hammock.

I suggest two rows of perimeter stitching.

No switching sides to deploy/pack, no air bubble in the middle. It's far easier and faster.

I just made myself a single piece skin for my tarp, and it's far easier than the two piece. It almost makes me wonder why two piece skins are even a thing.

I shock-corded the long edges - seems to solve that problem. See my pic above.

You only need prusiks and yes, this totally works.

The good stuff is at 2:30.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndjqC1icvhQ

My 4423 is not phased by a couple layers of heavy duty webbing. Or 6 layers of nylon and a layer of 7.5oz Climashield.

Sold.

The two zippers meet in the middle wherever you wish and you can enter the hammock from either side.
Both ends of the zipper terminate under the head triangle. This is not a separating zipper, the...

Similar, apples to apples Darien is $160, and the net only zips on one side.
But your point is indeed well taken.
And no, the mods aren't going to like the chatter.

When laying in the hammock. So you're laying on the diagonal, head on the left side, feet on the right. Does that make sense?

Perhaps I'm mistaken in pricing this as new since I laid in it for about half an hour, and also because lower prices are expected here?

I'm going to drop the price to $135. This is as low as I'm...

Darnit, meant to mention that.

It weighs 1lb, 8oz in the sack, suspension and all.

I made this -

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26285612/1104151102_HDR.jpg

It's a single layer 11' gathered-end hammock made from 1.6oz HyperD (lightweight, super comfortable) in olive drab...

I wanted to block as little view as possible from inside the hammock, so the head triangle isn't all that big - but big enough for the zipper to terminate and to hide the peak bag.
The foot...

Why sew the channels first as opposed to all layers at once?

Also - the darts - What's the final opinion here?
I've made a few CS underquilts now, all just rectangle, and it sort of seems that...

These are both retrofits to pretty much the exact same build you're doing.
I love 1.6 HyperD. So much so I'm having trouble trying anything else.
...

If I'm understanding, this means it would be ok in the "Other Vendors and Services" subforum?

Can HF members sell their hammock-related DIY skills/services for a custom item?
I mean, as opposed to building a hammock, and then selling that hammock.
Example - "FS: 11' GE Hammock - Your Color...

I bet sacred cow=sacred tree to many folks on this forum.

I'm a tree lover.
I'd say knowledge, concern and common sense go a long way.
Some trees are far tougher than others.

I would debate that.

Here are two examples of non-donating members who have links in their signatures....

This company supplies nylon tree rope for their hammock suspension.

http://www.elevatehammockcompany.com/shop/the-altitude-pro-hammock

But, for every sale, two trees get planted in developing...

Tongue depressor?
Wood, so if it did snap it would be splintery. Probably poor longevity.

Why not just go with the kite rods?

I figured you could get away with a short one like that.

+1

I can't.
None of the 'link' buttons are available, and down below in the permissions it specifically says NO html.

I think you have to pay the forum for this feature.

It's fixed!
Awesome, thank you!

Sure you can, you just haven't learned how yet.