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    Several years ago, my wife and I hiked to...

    Several years ago, my wife and I hiked to Gregory's Bald in the GSMNP. We had packed a lunch and on finishing we lay on the blanket and took a nap.

    I was awoken by a doe nuzzling and licking on...
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    I don't pack my tarp. It is nestled in bugnet...

    I don't pack my tarp. It is nestled in bugnet snake skins and stuffed in an outside pocket. I just fold it in a "W" and stuff it in.

    When is is raining, I can string my tarp without taking my...
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    Answering several questions: The failure was...

    Answering several questions:

    The failure was in warmth. It was easy, about 2 AM, to tell the entire length was just insufficiently warm. The pictures do not show it but the foot was tapered and...
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    BTW it weighted about 16 ozs.

    BTW it weighted about 16 ozs.
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    IX top quilt DIY failure

    Some time ago I inquired to the collective wisdom about making a top quilt from IX to enable sleeping temps down to 40 deg F.

    After all the research, I decided to make a top quilt out of 2 layers...
  6. Jungle hammocks and the French Foreign Legion

    The French Foreign Legion in French Guiana.

    http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/military/news/deep-in-the-jungle-with-the-french-foreign-legion-10487410?click=pm_news

    I was referred...
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    Exactly what I am referring to. I had family in...

    Exactly what I am referring to. I had family in SC that I had to visit regularly but have not done so in a while. I was hoping to get a twofer during this trip.

    I have looked at the spreadsheet...
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    I hope I can join the crowd but I have a very...

    I hope I can join the crowd but I have a very important question: "How far is Miss Piggy's in Hendersonville from the campsite?"
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    fig nines on one end and a knot bone on the...

    fig nines on one end and a knot bone on the other. knot bone goes up first, tighten with the fig nine, and then center the tarp (with prussics). the two ends are color coded as I pull out the tarp....
  10. looks good but sold out! I would prefer...

    looks good but sold out!

    I would prefer ripstop rather than denim.
  11. Thanks for the ideas. The reality check may...

    Thanks for the ideas.

    The reality check may be for me. Do you know how hard it is to tell a grandchild no?

    I am going to explore all alternatives before the "no" becomes reality and then with...
  12. I have painted myself into a corner! Need black/red camo ripstop

    I have made hammocks for each of my 9 grand kids and presented the last two last night.

    The last two kids are the oldest and their dad is a marine. (I don't suppose you are ever an ex-marine even...
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    I have made four or five smaller hammocks for the...

    I have made four or five smaller hammocks for the GK's. I think I used Just Jeff's method and sizing.

    I don't have time right now but will look it up for you. I made each one in the favorite...
  14. that is Cocke County. Hard to type with all that...

    that is Cocke County. Hard to type with all that double malt floating around!
  15. Is that the whole cow or just the UL version? ...

    Is that the whole cow or just the UL version? What is double malt? I am a Popcorn of Coke County fan.
  16. I am in! Got permission from the supreme...

    I am in! Got permission from the supreme commander in spite of the fact that it is fathers day on Sunday. I just need to be back in Knoxville and showered by about 1PM on Sunday. With 4 kids and 9...
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    I just did most of the hike you inquired about,...

    I just did most of the hike you inquired about, New found Gap to Fontana. I would suggest that directions as it is mostly downhill. There is no requirement for bear canisters. It is impossible to...
  18. Bishp bag from repurposed Thermarest bag

    The title should read "Bishop."

    I suspect I am not the only one who cannot get my thermarest back into the bag is comes in. So I have several lying around.

    I had the idea to use one as a...
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    I would like to ditto on dragon360. However, I...

    I would like to ditto on dragon360. However, I have taken it one step further. I have a continuous ridge line and the tarp is hung by prussics to the ridge line.

    The head end is the knot bone...
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    spectra line for suspension

    I found this on Amazon from Spearit Group LLC: Spectra® Braided Cord 1050lb test - Heavy Duty Speargun Line

    1/8" x 100 feet for $37 but eligible for Prime shipping.

    Has anyone ever used this...
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    I use a continuous ridge line with the tarp ends...

    I use a continuous ridge line with the tarp ends attached with prussics. The head end is a knot bone and the foot end is a figure 9. Wrap the knot bone around the head end tree, the figure nine...
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    Been up there several times in the last couple of...

    Been up there several times in the last couple of weeks. Gnats are terrible but have yet to encounter the mosquitoes. Personally I would not go without a bug net this time of year.

    Col R
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    hennessy ridgeline breaking

    I have a HH ultralight. When I get in this thing the ridge line is like a banjo string; it is very taught and it makes me nervous.

    Has anyone ever had this line break?

    I am contemplating...
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    Hammock cleaning

    I have HH ultra-lite and it smells terrible.

    Can I put it in the washer? I don't know anything about cleaning this kind of material.

    Thanks

    R
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    light weight fabrics for dbl layer hammock

    Other than price, are there any cons with making a double layer hammock from something like 7D or Momentum 50 fabrics (and maybe some others)?

    This would result in a double layer hammock with a...
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    Left over fabric storage

    After several projects, I am accumulating some scraps.

    Does anyone have a good way to store and catalog these for a small workspace?

    thx

    R
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    A related question. In a double layer, is the...

    A related question.

    In a double layer, is the foot box doubled as well?

    R
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    thanks for the clarification. does this result in...

    thanks for the clarification. does this result in a trough on the inside the hammock?

    I have never seen one of these in person.

    Rick
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    Do I read this that the edge of the hammock is...

    Do I read this that the edge of the hammock is stitched to the edge of the triangle?

    The upper edge of the hammock body (as drawn) is attached to the upper edge of the triangle and then, edge to...
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    Sucess story for mat and quilt

    Did part of the AT last week and camped the first night at Walnut Mountain Shelter in NC. However, hung in my hammock (Hennessy Ultralight) using a NeoAir™ XLite™ in the hammock and my bag (which is...
  31. GSMNP is about 30 miles from the Knoxville...

    GSMNP is about 30 miles from the Knoxville airport, McGhee Tyson.
  32. The original group hang... in a bomb shelter

    http://blogs.knoxnews.com/munger/2012/03/if-you-still-have-nightmares-o.html
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    GSMNP camp #21 tonight 28 Feb

    Just decided to hang tonight because the weather should be great and not too cold.

    Campsite 21 is accessible from Elkmont.

    Needed a reservation but it was no problem. Just had to keep trying...
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    If you are interested in an overnight, let me...

    If you are interested in an overnight, let me know. The weather has been wet but warm and I am ready.

    R
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    packing down the UQ

    I may be slow but being retired I dont' need an excuse.

    I was asked how well this under quilt packed down.

    Here is a pic of the packing for my pack. Far right is a Feathered Friends 20 degree...
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    What is the pack?

    What is the pack?
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    My wife and I hiked this trail a number of years...

    My wife and I hiked this trail a number of years ago and it was raining very hard and almost freezing. We got the the falls and sat on a rock to eat lunch; a mouse came out to beg for food. I know...
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    free for use

    you are free to use this for your desktop. I consider it flattery.

    Col R
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    GSMNP Elkmont in the snow

    pic from a hike last week in the snow.
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    I have noted your request but have not had time...

    I have noted your request but have not had time to put it all together with pics but I will.
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    Did not get to sleep in it that night but had...

    Did not get to sleep in it that night but had another 29 deg F night last week and did.

    I used a Feathered Friends 20 deg F mummy bag and a pad. I need to take a pic of this but I have a pouch...
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    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?...

    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=42469

    just completed this using the 1.1 camo from Backwoodsdaydreamer

    R
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    http://www.tothewoods.net/HomemadeHammock2.html ...

    http://www.tothewoods.net/HomemadeHammock2.html

    Review Jeff's article. I think he has your answer.

    col r
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    Another IX UQ

    Just finished a UQ using sclittlefield's sticky: http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=23881. Excellent instructions.

    I am sure someone has done this combination before but the...
  45. drinking beer

    You can drink all you want and no ill after effects!

    R
  46. Superhydrophobic spray means no more clothes to wash

    can't wait for this stuff!


    http://www.geek.com/articles/geek-cetera/superhydrophobic-spray-means-no-more-clothes-to-wash-20111112/

    Col R
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    Interested in updates as well. Planning on a...

    Interested in updates as well. Planning on a canoe trip along the Swanee next spring.
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    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?...

    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=39627

    See the referenced thread. I just made four for the grand kids using Just Jeff's dimensions 75x45. Super easy and I will make a draped...
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    sounds like a good idea. thanks R

    sounds like a good idea. thanks

    R
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    birds nest at the beginning of a seam

    Admittedly I am a new thread injector but have sewn much to practice. However, once I get the tension right for the application, each seam begins with a birds nest. The remainder of the seam, even...
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