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    What an awesome way to help a brother out! May...

    What an awesome way to help a brother out!

    May your ales be fresh and snacks be tasty :)
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    FS: I'll take it. Details to be sorted via PM

    I'll take it.

    Details to be sorted via PM
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    Another vote for having the Blake's hitch as a...

    Another vote for having the Blake's hitch as a separate piece.
    I've tried the integrated version before and when using paracord, it quickly becomes unusable due to the twisting.

    It's also...
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    I hang my hammock from the shuttle end of the...

    I hang my hammock from the shuttle end of the UCR, if nothing else it gives you an extra water break.

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    I use UCR's exclusively and also use a prusik,...

    I use UCR's exclusively and also use a prusik, however I've just gone with a 5 wrap prusik straight from the loose end of the bury.

    I've got around 20 nights on them so far with zero slippage (I'm...
  6. The TacBlades version will actually give you 200%...

    The TacBlades version will actually give you 200% line strength but with the theoretical possibility that the burys could back out.

    The locked brummel method is only 90/100% line but cannot have...
  7. Here's the locked brummel method. ...

    Here's the locked brummel method.

    https://youtu.be/DUSYUsWprc8
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    German army elephant skin for me ...

    German army elephant skin for me

    https://www.militarymart.co.uk/products/german-ribbed-ground-sheet
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    FS: I'll take it.

    I'll take it.
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    FS: Hi there, I'm interested in the tarp, but am...

    Hi there,

    I'm interested in the tarp, but am based in the UK.
    If your ok with shipping over the pond (with the price to reflect the increased postage cost), then let me know and I'm sure we can...
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    I tested it with the rather flimsy flip...

    I tested it with the rather flimsy flip flops/sandals I have sitting by the front door for short trips outside and it was fine, with trainers/walking boots it would be more than fine. You wouldn't...
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    I'm not really a shortie at 5'10", but I have had...

    I'm not really a shortie at 5'10", but I have had to reach up higher than I could comfortably get a couple of times and your little foot harness looks like just the ticket.

    A short run of paracord...
  13. I got the Best Buddy hammock/hiking table. ...

    I got the Best Buddy hammock/hiking table.

    Can't wait to get out there now!
  14. Tear Aid Type A, small squares used to patch both...

    Tear Aid Type A, small squares used to patch both sides of the holes and you will just fine.

    It's amazing stuff and it's always worth having some in your kit bag

    Macca
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    Wow, that's great information. I've just tied...

    Wow, that's great information.

    I've just tied it as you described above and it does now indeed lock up in both directions.

    I think this knot is going into the rotation now, I always went with...
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    Regarding the Blake's hitch, am i right in...

    Regarding the Blake's hitch, am i right in thinking that it will only lock up when pulled from one direction and will slip when pulled from the other?

    Cheers

    Macca
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    Bump, although I think I'm sorted...

    Bump, although I think I'm sorted...
  18. I've got one of Mathew's 'winter hiker' hammocks...

    I've got one of Mathew's 'winter hiker' hammocks and it's pretty hard to fault to be honest.

    It has 1000g of Climashield Apex synthetic insulation stitched onto the the entire width of the hammock...
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    Daily bump

    Daily bump
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    Daily bump

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    Daily bump

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    Sent you a PM Cheers Macca

    Sent you a PM

    Cheers

    Macca
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    Daily bump

    Daily bump
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    Daily bump

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    I'm now sorted for the top quilt. Still...

    I'm now sorted for the top quilt.

    Still looking for the Wooki.

    Thanks

    Macca
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    Sent you a PM

    Sent you a PM
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    Warbonnet Woolie XL (Regular Lay) and Top Quilt

    Hi all,

    I'm after a WB Wooki XL preferably 20f or below.

    I'm also after a full length top quilt, again 20f the the temp rating.

    Shipping will be to the UK, obviously at my cost.

    Thanks...
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    Weekly bump

    Weekly bump
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    Warbonnect Wookie (XL) - Regular Lay

    Hi there,

    I'm looking for a Warbonnet Wookie XL (to fit a blackbird XLC) in a regular head left/feet right configuration.

    Ideally the 20F version or below.

    Cheers

    Macca
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    Sale agreed for the Warbonnet XLC Double Layer

    Sale agreed for the Warbonnet XLC Double Layer
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    Sale agreed for the Hammock Gear Dyneema Tarp and...

    Sale agreed for the Hammock Gear Dyneema Tarp and the WB Top Quilt and Under Quilt Protector
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    Hi there, It sounds very interesting. Can I...

    Hi there,

    It sounds very interesting.
    Can I ask what fabric the hammock is in?

    Cheers

    Macca
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    Weekly bump

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    Weekly bump

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  35. When using paracord, I find that with the Truckie...

    When using paracord, I find that with the Truckie hitch that the bend would always want to fold over and slip.
    I make a second bight and loop to secure the first bight loop and I've never had this...
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    Hi there, Thanks for the offer, but I'm going...

    Hi there,

    Thanks for the offer, but I'm going to hold out for a double layer.
    I'll let you know if I change my mind for any reason.

    Cheers

    Paul
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    Just giving this a bump

    Just giving this a bump
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    Warbonnet Blackbird XLC Double Layer / Wookie UQ / Tarp

    Hi all,

    My daughter wants to start hanging with me, so I'm taking the opportunity to pass my kit down so I can try something new :D

    I'm after a newer model (post Oct 2017) Warbonnet Blackbird...
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