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  1. Nice video.

    Nice video.
  2. PM sent. Nancy

    PM sent.
    Nancy
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    I have a rectangular quilt made with 2.5oz...

    I have a rectangular quilt made with 2.5oz Climashield which is rated 50*. It’s made from 2 yards of Climashield and 1oz Hyper D on both sides. Approx size is 56X71” finished and weighs just under...
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    Have not used it in the wild but I have tried it...

    Have not used it in the wild but I have tried it around the house and it is too warm for prolonged indoor use. Great to take the chill off but it is toasty. My Quillow has 1oz overstuff. If I were...
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    Very nice.

    Very nice.
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    Confirmed Retired Old Fart who might be...

    Confirmed Retired Old Fart who might be interested. However, I no longer have a backpack so it would have to be something like car camping , or a short walk to campsite. I can do kayak camping....
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    Nothing scientific about my experience but I made...

    Nothing scientific about my experience but I made a Moroccan Blue tarp from 1.1 Silpoly from RBTR a few years ago. Camped in FL in May 2018 using a stand because my niece had no trees. I was...
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    Beautiful!

    Beautiful!
  9. As someone who has sewn since forever, fabrics...

    As someone who has sewn since forever, fabrics and color are a part of my DNA. Coordinating colors has nothing to do with being woke. Having built six tarps (plus two in production in my great...
  10. That pink is much nicer in your pic than on the...

    That pink is much nicer in your pic than on the Dutchware Gear website.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Enjoy picking out your color.
  11. If you email them directly, they will probably be...

    If you email them directly, they will probably be able to answer your questions. You can purchase Argon 90 color samples if you want to be sure of the standard colors. They have answered my...
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    That is a Wooki!!!! Thanks for pointing out the...

    That is a Wooki!!!! Thanks for pointing out the error. Nancy
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    Santa just brought me a custom 20* Yeti with 2...

    Santa just brought me a custom 20* Yeti with 2 ounces overstuff. Burnt orange inner; Ocean Blue outer. Weight and volume penalty is not a factor since I no longer backpack. I’m 5’6” and 130 lbs. ...
  14. Thread: Thanks

    by carmen2kayak
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    Dutchware is an overachiever when it comes to...

    Dutchware is an overachiever when it comes to fulfilling and shipping their orders. I greatly appreciated this when I forgot to order a few things for a tarp build with double interior pole mods. ...
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    Nice video. My hubby and I watched on our TV. ...

    Nice video. My hubby and I watched on our TV. We own property that abuts the DBNF and this takes me to our ridge.

    Thanks. Nancy
  16. Thanks for the info to post pics. I will give it...

    Thanks for the info to post pics. I will give it a try when I get back to my PC.

    Can’t take any credit for the design. Dutchware Gear Design Gallery Florida Tarp. Camouflage-y but not too...
  17. DIY Tarp made from DWG Print2Fabric Florida Tarp design

    Built a this tarp for a friend after I purchased the fabric for myself. Had to ordered a second batch for my own tarp.
    The print on the fabric is excellent. The colors are saturated. I built it...
  18. Santa brought me a Tensa4 stand and I absolutely...

    Santa brought me a Tensa4 stand and I absolutely love it. Currently, it is set up in our LR anchored to a recliner and an ottoman and it is totally secure feeling when I get in my hammock. My...
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    Agree with the swatch. I bought the bacon...

    Agree with the swatch. I bought the bacon pattern shorts as a gag gift. The colors were very washed out. He is obsessed with bacon. Not that there is anything wrong with that!
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    Thank you for such a great "find" on YouTube. ...

    Thank you for such a great "find" on YouTube. Started watching last night and I really loved learning more about the forests and trees that I so adore.

    Thanks again for sharing this new...
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    Lawson Glowire for all my guy lines because they...

    Lawson Glowire for all my guy lines because they don’t tangle, easy to knot and very reflective.
  22. Started watching on my phone but switched to big...

    Started watching on my phone but switched to big screen TV and surround sound. Wonderful video and sound quality.
    Love that you hung instead of retreating to the hot tent.
    BWCA is on my bucket...
  23. Watched your video and found it very interesting....

    Watched your video and found it very interesting. Won't likely ever have a chance to do anything like this but it's very appealing.

    Having been a transplant from the midwest, I miss the snow...
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    I have an Arrowhead Equipment Ridge Creek XL. ...

    I have an Arrowhead Equipment Ridge Creek XL. Fit is perfect; no fiddle factor. Construction is top notch. Delivery was quick. Highly recommend if you don't want to spend the $$$ on down or need...
  25. Enjoyed your vid. I no longer backpack but I...

    Enjoyed your vid. I no longer backpack but I miss the quiet of the night in the woods. Hope your friend's knee has healed and he can get on the trail soon.
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    While I don't have experience with the 1.0 Hexon...

    While I don't have experience with the 1.0 Hexon fabric, I have made multiple 1.0 HyperD hammocks. I can detect places where the fabric has lost a little integrity. It has not failed me but I only...
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    I ordered the Hexcam Wasteland Ridge Creek UQ for...

    I ordered the Hexcam Wasteland Ridge Creek UQ for my WBRR several years ago. The fit is divine. Total comfort. And the Hexcam Wasteland colors are so attractive. Love my Ridge Creek.
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    Your photos continue to amaze.

    Your photos continue to amaze.
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    Sewing the lighter no see um could be done by...

    Sewing the lighter no see um could be done by hand. You don't need a sewing machine. Beautiful clothing was sewn by hand long before the arrival of the sewing machine. Use proper thread and make...
  30. Quest Outfitters offers a selection of poles for...

    Quest Outfitters offers a selection of poles for interior pole mods. Just determine your desired length and diameter. Feeding some shock cord between the tips is easy.

    I retrofitted interior...
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    Adding to the Hocking Hills area, make sure you...

    Adding to the Hocking Hills area, make sure you check out Conkle's Hollow for a day trip. Beautiful.

    I miss the Hocking Hills area since we relocated to the Piedmont.
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    I, too, am allergic to down so I have used with...

    I, too, am allergic to down so I have used with synthetic Climashield. My allergies are many so I have not gambled with hypoallergenic down. I have been happy with my Arrowhead Equipment UQ. Build...
  33. Thread: Tarp hem

    by carmen2kayak
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    My preference is the rolled hem if you have a...

    My preference is the rolled hem if you have a rolled hem foot. I've done grosgrain on a couple of tarps but it was primarily for appearance. The grosgrain seems to make the tarp out of balance. ...
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    +1 on Moroccan Blue. Made one with 1.1 SilPoly...

    +1 on Moroccan Blue. Made one with 1.1 SilPoly from RBTR for the purpose of blocking light for summer camping. However, between the light blocking trees and the tarp, it was a little too dark under...
  35. I have retrofitted three tarps with additional...

    I have retrofitted three tarps with additional webbing and Linelocs for the guylines. I love the convenience of being able to adjust guylines while I am under tarp if I need to hunker down in the...
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    I purchased a XLC single layer and it works just...

    I purchased a XLC single layer and it works just fine but I got in my buddy's lightweight double layer and it was so much more comfortable so I purchased a lightweight double layer.

    I am 5' 6" and...
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    If you are hand sewing heavy fabric, you may need...

    If you are hand sewing heavy fabric, you may need to purchase a thimble to help push the needle through the fabric. A thimble will save your fingers and you will be able to hand sew faster. As with...
  38. First thing, I would contact WB and ask them...

    First thing, I would contact WB and ask them about turn around for repairs. I might try to create a temporary fix provided it would not cause additional harm; however, the 'forever' repair should be...
  39. FS: Delivered and Sold to Mooseman.

    Delivered and Sold to Mooseman.
  40. FS: Sold pending funds.

    Sold pending funds.
  41. FS: PM sent with pics.

    PM sent with pics.
  42. FS: TurtleDog Stand with Carry Bag - Local sale only - Charlotte NC

    My TDS needs to be re-homed.

    1 Bag made of Sunbrella-type outdoor fabric with webbing handle for ease of carry. Holds all parts of stand.
    2 Tripods - 76" 2x2 treated pine stained green and...
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    Three rows of stitching at the ends and one row...

    Three rows of stitching at the ends and one row for hemming the sides. Easy.Peasy.
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    My HyperD hammocks are finished with a regular...

    My HyperD hammocks are finished with a regular straight stitch. I use microtex needles and Mara 70 thread. No failures.
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    Welcome. I'm just down the road off exit 23. ...

    Welcome. I'm just down the road off exit 23.
    Enjoy exploring your new habit.
    Nancy
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    I have BB XLC in 70D and Eldorado in Dream-Tex. ...

    I have BB XLC in 70D and Eldorado in Dream-Tex. Prefer the feel of Dream-Tex but I am very tactile. The 70D is great fabric; Dream-Tex just feels softer.
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    Looks like a wonderful trip. The Old Town...

    Looks like a wonderful trip. The Old Town Penobscot is a great boat. Cherish the moments with family and nature.
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    I used one for about 10 years but I sold it a...

    I used one for about 10 years but I sold it a couple of years ago. I thought it was very well made and bomb proof. However, they are short and less comfortable as a result. I am 5'6" tall /130 lbs...
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    I enjoy reading the trip reports when kids are...

    I enjoy reading the trip reports when kids are involved especially daughters.
    As a daughter who spent many hours and days with my dad exploring the outdoors - fishing, hiking, tagging along when he...
  50. Fabulous workmanship. Well done.

    Fabulous workmanship. Well done.
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