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I wouldn't think so, I use a slippery half hitch on my winter tarp with lineloc 3's, and it holds great. I tend to err on the side of tighter rather than looser. It's easier for the tarp to get...

planenut, that looks incredibly pleasant. So far so good I would say.

Ya, maybe the Hexon 1.6 then. For sure, different hammocks feel different just by their nature, and the different fabrics add another factor to that. Not that it helps with your question, but I have...

10-4 on that. If our machine had a center agitator, I would just hand wash it. Sorry about your sleeping bag though.

I think the DW Hexon 1.6 would be pretty good. I know she didn't like the WB XLC single layer, but maybe a double layer XLC might work?

I just wash mine in the regular washer on gentle cycle, then hand up to air dry. We have a top load washer, but it is the kind that doesn't have the center agitator, so it's more akin to a front...

Beautiful setup, and beautiful landscape! Looks like a nice, comfortable camp.

Welcome from Utah. I love that you are traveling by bike! I try to do the same as often as possible, and my hammock (and hammock stand where needed) is the only way I sleep. I just returned Sunday...

Unfortunately, this same thing has been reported by many others in regards to hanging hammocks at state parks. Each state will have their own rules. Here in Utah, they did a test at one of the state...

Sorry for the late reply. I just returned from a 5 day motorcycle trip through Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho (and home state of Utah :)).

I have the Amsteel anchor lines vs. the straps, but I think...

Different types of fun haha, but certainly an adventure. Exactly the thing for the straps. Quite honestly, if there is anything that would preclude everything being all together, I just pack it...

Sorry for the late response. I just returned from a 5 day camping motorcycle trip through Montana, Wyoming and Idaho. Great adventure.

For the hammock suspension, I just wrap it around the CLs on...

I think I may get my wife's serger out of storage, and get it oiled or whatever it needs. I'm going to try it out. Why not?

This is exactly how I use my WB Eldorado. Toss everything inside, zip up the net and more or less roll it up/stuff it into the pack.

I'm sorry, I don't have anything constructive to add, but following along. My wife has a fairly decent serger, and I've wondered about possible uses for my stuff too.

I just use the web browser on my phone. I just wasn't feeling it with Tapatalk.

I like Blake's Hitch too. Once you get the hang of it, it's pretty quick. I also like it because it reminds me of an obscene hand gesture, which is how I remember how to tie it.

On my winter tarp,...

Respectfully, I think you may have 'overthought' that to the point of failure. I say that as a person who has the tendency to do the same thing, so I recognize it easily. :mellow:

Beautiful hike! The trees along the first part of the trail are stunning. I would sit and stare at them for hours. The agriculture monorail is fascinating; I think I would like one for my yard just...

That really is a great color, and a great hammock. Nothing wrong with staring. I seem to be doing a lot of that lately while sitting in the hammock.

There you go! If the magnets will keep it all in place, that's what I would do.

You mentioned using a Costco down blanket before. It's probably too late for your weekend trip, but I modified one...

I always just trust my gut. If my initial feeling isn't good, I try to remember not to talk my self into it anyway.

:crying So sorry about your hammock kittie. They are members of our families, and it's very hard when it's their time to go.

That's cool! Kind of a nice surprise find. There is nothing wrong with stuff like that if it works for what you need. I used to sleep great in my starter hammock I bought from Costco back in the day....

I have the same suspension setup. I hang with it nightly at home, and use the same system on trips. I think my straps are about 2 years old? I check them weekly, and everything is good so far. I...

That looks terrific! You are going to really enjoy that. I had a few meltdowns too when sewing my silpoly tarp. At one point I took a week off from it to 'rethink my life'.

Now that it's done,...

Another upvote/mention for the DutchWare spider/poly straps. Nearly similar in weight to kevlar, and perform great.

I think you made a great choice on that. Having said that, I'm probably going to get a 40F set sooner or later. :-)

If it were me, I would go with a 20F Wooki. In fact I am me, and that's what I did during the sale last year. I use it with my WB Eldorado, but have also used it with slight modification on my DIY...

That's (one) of the great things about the Tensa4 and motorcycle travel; it is basically self-supporting, even when the ground won't support a traditional anchor. My bike is pushing 850 lbs with fuel...

Like the others, I would encourage you to go with something made for a gathered end hammock, like a Wooki or a HG Incubator. If it helps, I LOVE my Wooki paired with my WB Eldorado.

Great setup Valhalla. I agree, the Tensa4 has changed my motorcycle trips for the better. No more worries about finding specific places to stop for the night; it can just be anywhere. Nice bike too.

I dunno on that one. Both the XLC and the Eldorado are 11' x 62".

Yes, in fact the Eldorado and XLC are the same hammock body. The differences are the zip on netting and/or top cover. The Eldorado netting does not have shelf, and is meant to save a little bit of...

That looks like backyard bliss. Nice! :)

Not trying to dissuade you from looking at/buying an Eldorado, but if you have an XLC already, you could just buy the Eldorado net top and boom! you have an Eldorado.

I haven't used an XLC, but I'm betting that XLC shelf pullout is just enough for you. There are times I get a little bit of shoulder squeeze in the Eldorado too. If it bugs me enough (hardly ever),...

Yikes. 9' or less is too short for me. I really like the idea of them, especially for packing on a motorcycle trip. Seems like I am probably not the intended demographic though.

DIY gear is great once you get into it. When you finish a project, there are no others like it. As Mr. Bob Ross says, "We don't make mistakes, just happy accidents".

My DIY silpoly tarp has some...

This is a good suggestion. This is what I have done when hanging my Eldorado on the Tensa4. I connect the foot end to the stand just using the continuous loop, then hang the head end with the...

That is super cool. It's good to get some practical feedback on someone actually using a Clark hammock. I've been eyeing them on the Dutch's site ever since he brought them in-house.

Thank you sir! I do love the almost infinite possibilities in this area. Speaking of bucket lists, King's Peak is on my bucket list. The Highline trail and spurs is my all time favorite area...

That does put a different light on it, pun intended. :) I think you have some unique circumstances that could contribute to the kind of wear and tear that most of us aren't going to see. These...

My DIY silpoly tarp has survived some pretty monstrous winds. Several times I was sure I would end up with a tattered rag by the end of the night. Other than some dirt and the occasional bird poop,...

Canadark nice job on that. That's been my experience as well, that a couple/few easy mods and you can use the Wooki on pretty much anything.

When I used the Wooki with my DIY gathered-end, I used...

cmoulder, those are great comparison and size pics. Thanks for those.

Congratulations George! Glad to hear you are in better health.

I had the same issue on one of my trips back in January. I figured out that my feet were extending just past the Wooki baffles. I solved it with just one of those small inflatable sit pads that sits...

Thank you! The Uintas are my 'home base' of sorts. I really, REALLY enjoy the Wind Rivers though. Really a beautiful area.

Haha only in my Hammock Forums fantasy world.