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  1. The 40* incubator came today. Nice piece. I like...

    The 40* incubator came today. Nice piece. I like it. Seems just about right for my intended purposes. Moroccan blue on charcoal. Nice.
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    Cedar Ridge gone?

    Is Cedar Ridge Outdoors gone? Anyone use their quilts?
  3. Thanks for all the thoughts. Think I'll stick to...

    Thanks for all the thoughts. Think I'll stick to my original idea and leave the order as is, at 40*. Reviewing my camping experiences and tendencies, the 40 should suit my needs fine for the most...
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    I have the older version of that, no zipper. It's...

    I have the older version of that, no zipper. It's got a big end and a small end. Small end goes at your feet end, then you simply pull the thing up over your head, and cinch the opening tight around...
  5. That is a good point about the summer quilt being...

    That is a good point about the summer quilt being lighter and more compressible...
  6. Mr Cougarmeat, I'd say your climate is a bit...

    Mr Cougarmeat, I'd say your climate is a bit brisker than mine, lol. Forgot to mention top quilts: have a jrb shenandoah 40*, and a Marmot 15* bag. Think I'm "covered" there. I like the 20/40 setup,...
  7. Someone please check my thought process: 40* econ incubator/ 20*TW

    Hello hammock people. March madness at Hammockgear finally pushed me over the edge, and I ordered a 40* econ Incubator this the weekend. 20% off. As mentioned in an older thread, I'm in Socal, and...
  8. After a little study, I think I'll do a UCR...

    After a little study, I think I'll do a UCR instead of a whoopie. I see a couple advantages; less cordage, the tail is near the end of the hammock, and both ends are attached to the suspension with...
  9. I'm going 2 follow cougarmeat's suggestion and...

    I'm going 2 follow cougarmeat's suggestion and make a whoopie sling ridgeline as a trial, then a fixed one when I know the exact length.
  10. Hey thanks Mr Cougar. Very helpful as always. I...

    Hey thanks Mr Cougar. Very helpful as always. I used to splice samson braid all the time during my yachting period. I bet I can make a whoopie thing with a loop on one end.
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    FS: yes, the regular is 80". don't know about the...

    yes, the regular is 80". don't know about the long. website doesnt give lengths, just short, regular, and long, with corresponding relative heights. thats why I went there to chat with the man...
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    FS: Just chatted with Arrowhead. 72" quilt is...

    Just chatted with Arrowhead. 72" quilt is considered the "short" size. Pass.
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    FS: Interested in the AHE quilt. Would that be...

    Interested in the AHE quilt. Would that be considered the regular(mid) size, not the short? can you send a pic, as the link doesnt work. PM fine
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    second that thought; I just bought one. 30 bux?...

    second that thought; I just bought one. 30 bux? thankyou mr dutch
  15. Guess this means zing it and lash it don't tie...

    Guess this means zing it and lash it don't tie knots well? And yes, I would like to end up with a structural ridgeline. funny pants story, and thanks for the video Mr Shug.
  16. New Dutch hammock and ridgeline recommendations

    Hi. Dutchware has a 30.00 special right now on a camo 70d rip nylon/dwr coating 11' hammock, so I picked one up yesterday. Anyone have this fabric? Like, not like? Also, I'd like to make an...
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    yes, that is the thing, hammock gear/ linelock, I...

    yes, that is the thing, hammock gear/ linelock, I did play with them a bit and got them to grip
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    well, I took it out of the stuff sack last nite....

    well, I took it out of the stuff sack last nite. It looks well enough made with reinforced corners. NO GROMMETS. Each corner has a well sewn on pair of black loops, about 3/8" wide, with a weird...
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    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0889RP5YN?psc=1&ref=ppx...

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0889RP5YN?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

    Well, I bought this one. 20 bux. We are storming here in so cal right now. I'll look at it in a day or so. Its not the...
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    full or half length snakes?

    Tarp is a Hennesy hex, planning on using a CRL, tarp hung on prusiks and shackles of some sort. Mild weather camping. I can see the advantages of both 1/2 and full length skins, but would love input...
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    Hey that will work for what i'm thinking, small...

    Hey that will work for what i'm thinking, small and cheap. 16 bux on Amazon, lol. If I like the concept I'll pick up a better one from one of our vendors
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    Inexpensive tarp anyone?

    Howdy. Wondering if anyone here uses or has had experience with the inexpensive tarps all over Amazon. I have a Hennesy hex, but would also like something light and minimalist, more of a sun/dew...
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    lol, and hey, I bought a tarp from you a while...

    lol, and hey, I bought a tarp from you a while ago.
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    I like the Incubator/Trailwinder combo idea; now...

    I like the Incubator/Trailwinder combo idea; now I'm rethinking the HG degree rating. A 40* Incubator might be a better choice with the thought of a Trailwinder down the road. I was thinking of...
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    I think the incubator would be fine in my case,...

    I think the incubator would be fine in my case, as I vision it used mainly inside a summer sock, but I totally get the trail winder; it looks very well thought out. Probly just need both, lol.
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    Ah, I see the wooki is asym; I need a symmetrical...

    Ah, I see the wooki is asym; I need a symmetrical fit. I flop.
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    I see your point; the trailwinder almost looks...

    I see your point; the trailwinder almost looks like a hammock itself. I'll look at the wooki. I'm not sure that in my situation, ultimate fit is necessary. No snow for me...
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    Hammock Gear 20* economy UQ

    Anyone thinking of parting with one of these?
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    It does chill here at night, especially in the...

    It does chill here at night, especially in the local mountains, but even coastal the temperature can vary widely. xactly why I was thinking 20* for this. My shenandoah is 40*, so that would work on...
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    Thanks for listing all the top vendors in one...

    Thanks for listing all the top vendors in one place. I have looked at synthetic, but haven't found a full length one, as you mentioned for 100.00 less. My favorite competitor to the HG is the SLD...
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    Hammok Gear Incubator 20, yay or nay

    I'd like to acquire a dedicated UQ for my 11' netless hammock/ summer sock combo. I have a JRB Shenandoah to use as a top quilt. The HG Incubator 20 is looking pretty good to me. I anticipate little...
  32. Thread: Classifieds?

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    I did see the 50 post minimum to sell. Likely a...

    I did see the 50 post minimum to sell. Likely a contributing factor to the lack of classified activity
  33. Thread: Classifieds?

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    Classifieds?

    I haven't been here in a while, a year or three, but it was a vibrant place then; lots of activity, things being bought and sold and alot of thread activity. I bought several things from fine forum...
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    Wasn't personally considering them, just curious...

    Wasn't personally considering them, just curious as I'd never heard of them here and there they were on Shark Tank. I think the reason they got a deal is they're passion for building clean water...
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    recorded 11/2017

    recorded 11/2017
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    Sierra Madre Research?

    Anybody hear of these guys? Just saw them on Shark Tank. They say they are the only innovative manufacturer in the hammock industry. They got a deal with Richard Branson. Not sure when the episode...
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    I bought it; the thing is a feather. It's so...

    I bought it; the thing is a feather. It's so light it's shocking at first. I think this will suit me well for Southern California summer mountain camping. No 18 degree blowing snow camping for me, lol
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    JRB Shenandoah?

    I've been searching for an affordable underquilt, and a JRB Shenandoah just popped up on my local CL. I see this is a multi purpose type quilt,and may serve well for different uses. Has anyone used...
  39. tongue in cheek of course

    tongue in cheek of course
  40. Blasphemy my man, blasphemy.

    Blasphemy my man, blasphemy.
  41. sounds like fun

    sounds like fun
  42. Agree about the mountaineering tent if you really...

    Agree about the mountaineering tent if you really need to be out in that....why?
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    Not expecting 4 season coverage.

    Not expecting 4 season coverage.
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    Hennessey Hex?

    So.. I'm putting together a basic hammock setup, mostly for car camping. In hand, I have a Warbonnet Traveler with suspension and a Dutchware Summer sock. I'd like to pick up an affordable tarp, and...
  45. FS: thankyou, tk

    thankyou, tk
  46. FS: i'll take it if it fits an 11" hammock...the...

    i'll take it if it fits an 11" hammock...the summer sock, that is.
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    Ah, a dangling whoopi, or is that a whoopidangle

    Ah, a dangling whoopi, or is that a whoopidangle
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    Thankyou all for the ideas. The reason I asked is...

    Thankyou all for the ideas. The reason I asked is because I came across a hammock on the classifieds , and it came with whoopi slings and 6" tree huggers. The fixed end of the whoopies are attached...
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    whoopi slings to tree straps...

    What's your favorite way to mate these two things?
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    Well, I just picked one up from the classifieds...

    Well, I just picked one up from the classifieds here, so I guess I'll find out..
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