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    Another thought as I lay here pre dawn: when I’m...

    Another thought as I lay here pre dawn: when I’m in cold weather I don’t use the side tie outs on my hammock. I find that this increases the taco effect of my UQ. Some people find it claustrophobic...
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    Greg, I can attest to the effectiveness and ease...

    Greg, I can attest to the effectiveness and ease of leiavoia’s clew system. If I did it anyone can. I made a Gemini UQ as my first diy project. You don’t have to make the quilts. You can add snaps to...
  3. 160759 This is the better looking end. Other end...

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    This is the better looking end. Other end has evil looking scallops because of uneven tension on the nettles. Slept in it last night with Pollux hanging and Castor as a TQ. Low of 60* and I...
  4. Thanks leiavoia. I gave it a shot and yes, with...

    Thanks leiavoia. I gave it a shot and yes, with 1/32 cord 1’ of working end is more than enough. However, the tension on my nettles came out pretty uneven so I think I am going to undo my mat and...
  5. I am about to start my clews. Someone stated that...

    I am about to start my clews. Someone stated that 50’ of shockcord is only enough to do 20” nettles. I really want to make a shouldered sword mat to finish the clews instead of whipping. The video I...
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    Magnesium pills make me go to sleep quick! Also,...

    Magnesium pills make me go to sleep quick! Also, practice, practice, practice. I’m pretty new to hanging but I have found that a small difference in how my hammock is hanging is the difference...
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    Man, that is one good looking tarp! Nice job.

    Man, that is one good looking tarp! Nice job.
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    I realize that the pea pod is NOT a single layer...

    I realize that the pea pod is NOT a single layer shelter. I was not being clear.
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    Very interesting. I am still going to make a...

    Very interesting. I am still going to make a Costco uq but this is too good to not try and, as someone already said, worse case scenario these tubes go in the car for emergencies. I have a Hennessy...
  10. Holy bear scat. I just read the whole thing. Not...

    Holy bear scat. I just read the whole thing. Not in one sitting, I do have a little bit of a social life. What I mean is I just finished it. Heading to Costco as soon as I have $65 for the Gemini uq....
  11. Hi. I come from another place of heat, humidity,...

    Hi. I come from another place of heat, humidity, bugs, snakes, alligators and swamps. I know what you mean about wishing you were somewhere else but Louisiana ain’t all bad. Cant beat the food!!!
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    Incredible view. :thumbup::thumbup:

    Incredible view. :thumbup::thumbup:
  13. Gonna try to make it. Will have to see if the...

    Gonna try to make it. Will have to see if the girls (wife, kid, dog) will let me out of the house.
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    159122159122 Little embarrassed to say that I...

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    Little embarrassed to say that I had to give up on my NYE hang near Wadley, Georgia. Upper 20’s, inadequate insulation and several adult beverages chased me inside the house that was...
  15. Yeah, I didn’t really think about it but the...

    Yeah, I didn’t really think about it but the whole point of using hollow core rope is the ability to make it constrict on itself. Any old synthetic thread will keep it in place. Thanks to all who...
  16. Ugh, you are going to force me to learn an...

    Ugh, you are going to force me to learn an additional skill. Did I mention I am lazy? I will do it but it will involve significant grumbling.
  17. I know it’s kind of big. Bad eyes and not stellar...

    I know it’s kind of big. Bad eyes and not stellar coordination make me want to try bigger line first. You should hear me cuss when I go fly fishing! If I decide to go smaller it will give me an...
  18. What size thread for locking the bury in amsteel eye splice?

    I apologize for this question. I am positive this has been asked before. I am pretty sure that I have even seen it but I have searched every way I can think of but can’t find anything. I bought some...
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    I have a HH Deep Jungle Zip that I got on eBay...

    I have a HH Deep Jungle Zip that I got on eBay recently. I have been trying to test it out as much as possible in the back yard. I also had some condensation issues when I used the DB by itself. Also...
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    Hey, I just got a deep jungle zip as well! Spent...

    Hey, I just got a deep jungle zip as well! Spent the last two nights in it. The P.O. converted mine to continuous loops and daisy chains with ‘beaners. Thinking about going to whoopie slings. I find...
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    Thanks for all the info! And yes, Rainman, I was...

    Thanks for all the info! And yes, Rainman, I was thinking of 1/4” but I am reconsidering at this point. The weight and bulk don’t bother me that much. My last shelter was a Diamondbrand two man tent...
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    1/4” Amsteel suspension?

    Grizz videos have drawn me down the splicing rabbit hole. Is there any problem, other than the weight penalty, with using 1/4” amsteel to make whoopies ridgelines etc? Bad eyesight and fumble fingers...
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    Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. My only...

    Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. My only problem so far is that I can’t think of a question that hasn’t been answered already. All of my questions are answered by the search bar! What a wealth...
  24. Sticky: Just watched part I, II and III all in a row....

    Just watched part I, II and III all in a row. Mind officially blown. I sail a little so I thought I knew some stuff about using line. Goin to go watch them again now.
  25. Ok, now I see other folks doing the same thing.

    Ok, now I see other folks doing the same thing.
  26. Klymit Insulated Static V Luxe $73.21 on amazon

    Hope I’m not breaking any rules by posting this but I couldn’t believe the price. Ordered one today.
  27. Man, I hope this gets some traction. I am new to...

    Man, I hope this gets some traction. I am new to both hanging and archery. Have a big hickory log that I hand split and plan on trying to make some European style bows from it. Good luck getting this...
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    Sticky: You know what’s funny? In 2012 body942 didn’t...

    You know what’s funny? In 2012 body942 didn’t know if this thread would take off or not! This is an amazingly interesting read. Haven’t read all 218 pages yet but I just might. Reddog (or some...
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    Hi from Charleston, SC

    Hello Hammock People,
    I used to backpack when I was younger. Mostly car and canoe camp these days. Recently, I started to get the itch to backpack again but the last few times I slept on the ground...
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