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  1. I used a couple different soft shackle tutorial...

    I used a couple different soft shackle tutorial videos, I don't recall exactly which but they were for highlining. They were working with larger diameter Amsteel but the principal is the same, just...
  2. I made myself some short EVO loops for my hammock...

    I made myself some short EVO loops for my hammock and much prefer them to continuous loops or larks heading my suspension directly to the hammock. A pair of these on each of my hammocks allows me to...
  3. as far as strength goes I doubt it matters, I'd...

    as far as strength goes I doubt it matters, I'd prolly choose the thicker end so it'll be easier to get apart later and I feel like it would prolly look a little cleaner/better as well, and everyone...
  4. I too, have never noticed mine.

    I too, have never noticed mine.
  5. This is actually my preferred method, kind of a...

    This is actually my preferred method, kind of a hybrid between the two, the benefits are that you get to keep the shock cord closer to the tarp which is beneficial when you have limited space. I also...
  6. I recommend whoopie slings or UCRs with a marlin...

    I recommend whoopie slings or UCRs with a marlin spike hitch, ultralight, simple, and the MSH is very easy to tie and untie.
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    I am kind of curious to know how similar the...

    I am kind of curious to know how similar the Warbonnet line is to Lash-It, I was hoping the Lash it would be a little bit darker color but I am happy with it. For right now I have settled on Lash-it...
  8. I have a 20°F Wooki and I am happy with mine, but...

    I have a 20°F Wooki and I am happy with mine, but I have not tried any others either.
  9. Will depend on your hammock but Warbonnet has...

    Will depend on your hammock but Warbonnet has underquilts in stock.
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    Zpacks also makes DCF hammock tarps with and...

    Zpacks also makes DCF hammock tarps with and without doors.
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    I started out that way but it made it so I was...

    I started out that way but it made it so I was having trouble when I wanted to pitch my tarp as low as possible for bad weather in my superfly. This keeps the cord closer to the tarp allowing you to...
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    That's just 6-8" of 1/8" shock cord run through...

    That's just 6-8" of 1/8" shock cord run through the D-rings then clove hitched with the guyline. It's clean and looks good, isn't permanent, and still leaves you with guyline connected to your tarp...
  13. The Gemini is prolly the most well known version...

    The Gemini is prolly the most well known version and the guide can be found here.
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    My New Thunderfly

    I had some free time last weekend so I went out and set up my new Thunderfly to check it out and I am quite impressed with the effectiveness of the camo and the versatility of the tarp so I thought...
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    Just big enough to fit over the whipping at the...

    Just big enough to fit over the whipping at the head end is fine. They sell replacement bands and carabiners on the Warbonnet website.
  16. You could always custom order a 13' Minifly here...

    You could always custom order a 13' Minifly here.
  17. I always get in and out on the non-shelf side and...

    I always get in and out on the non-shelf side and have never had a problem.
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    I'm really surprised to hear they have not...

    I'm really surprised to hear they have not responded, they have excellent customer service and have always responded back to my emails within 24 hrs.
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    The Foliage Green is quite a bit darker and more...

    The Foliage Green is quite a bit darker and more of a greyish green where the Olive is a brighter green if that helps. I have a SL Olive and a DL Foliage Green XLC and I use a Brown Wooki for them...
  20. Mini UCRs will likely be a pain to operate if you...

    Mini UCRs will likely be a pain to operate if you ever plan to camp in the cold, perhaps a truckers hitch tied off with a slippery half hitch? sometimes simpler is better. I'm only using Wasps...
  21. I use 8-9' of cord with a Dutch Wasp larks headed...

    I use 8-9' of cord with a Dutch Wasp larks headed to their micro carabiners that I tie out to the same tree that I have my ridgeline secured to for my Minifly and soon for my new Thunderfly as well....
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    Looks good, I only did the inside of mine for now...

    Looks good, I only did the inside of mine for now but will do the outside like yours if mine fails the water test. I checked the outside stitching with a 60x loupe this morning and everything appears...
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    I also ended up doing mine today, went with a...

    I also ended up doing mine today, went with a table top since I don't really have anywhere ideal to set up indoors. Thanks for all the responses and have a happy new year.
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    Y'all are correct, I received an email from...

    Y'all are correct, I received an email from Warbonnet that confirms that it is 20D fabric.

    "Bushwack tarp material is only available in 20D Silpoly material which is right on the money with our...
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    So which is right? the drop list or the...

    So which is right? the drop list or the description?... Was there ever a 30D option? Hopefully I will hear back from Warbonnet today and they can clear this all up.
  26. I think I would try the 2 UQs and maybe dress a...

    I think I would try the 2 UQs and maybe dress a bit warmer to sleep in my 20° TQ, generally your bottom insulation is much more important, you may find that the 2 UQs combined with your current TQ is...
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    Bushwack was 20D in the beginning and then they...

    Bushwack was 20D in the beginning and then they introduced 30D and stuck with it was my understanding. If you go to their page here to buy the fabric, they have it listed as "30D 2000mm NeverMist™...
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    I don't like using stuff sacks, for hiking I find...

    I don't like using stuff sacks, for hiking I find that stuffing my top and underquilt and anything else I want dry into a 18g trash compactor bag to be completely adequate. I just stuff everything in...
  29. Are you sure this applies to true Silpoly and not...

    Are you sure this applies to true Silpoly and not the version that has a PU coating on one side? It was my understanding that as long as it's a silicone coating and not PU, that a silicone sealer is...
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    I decided to email them and ask, I doubt I'll...

    I decided to email them and ask, I doubt I'll hear back before Monday but I'll share my findings once I do.
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    Is Bushwack Still 30D?

    I recently received a new Bushwack Thunderfly and when I weighed it today it is 13.4oz which is the listed weight of their 20D silpoly Thunderfly. I knew they had a 20D Bushwack but it was only DWR...
  32. Yes and will be stronger than the bowline but it...

    Yes and will be stronger than the bowline but it will be pretty much impossible to untie once put under a heavy load if that matters to you. The reason the bowline is so popular is because it's a...
  33. I'm not sure what gauge this wire is since it's a...

    I'm not sure what gauge this wire is since it's a doubled over steel fishing leader, but I do know that the first time I tried I got so frustrated I gave up which doesn't happen often or easily lol....
  34. I finally managed to get mine to splice with some...

    I finally managed to get mine to splice with some thin wire, I'm currently waiting on another order from Dutch that has a couple of splicing needles in it that I'm hoping will make it easier this...
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    Thank you for the responses.

    Thank you for the responses.
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    I think you're right about applying tension to...

    I think you're right about applying tension to the seams, I believe it also stretches the fabric taut so that when setting up in the future you're pulling the fabric and not the sealant but with just...
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    Seam Sealing?

    Just wondering how y'all prep your tarps for sealing the panel pulls. I watched the video on Warbonnet's page and it appears they just have it laying on a table but I've seen others say it's better...
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    I have been curious about it but thought the 2mm...

    I have been curious about it but thought the 2mm size seemed bulky, I guess I'll order 50' since it's on sale and also has free shipping, even if I don't decide to use it for guyline I'll use it...
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    What's your preferred guyline?

    I have a new Thunderfly on the way and I'm out of light cord and and need to order some more, so I just figured I'd see what y'all are using. I started out with Zing-It but this year found that I...
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    I highly suggest going out and hiking for the day...

    I highly suggest going out and hiking for the day and trying it when you're exhausted and there is no bed to bail to, it may make all the difference.
  41. It's just Warbonnet's version of UHMWPE...

    It's just Warbonnet's version of UHMWPE webbing/straps, I like mine just fine.
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    No problem, I've never actually tried any of the...

    No problem, I've never actually tried any of the dream hammocks, may I ask why a symmetrical hammock is your first choice? I also figured I should mention that the zippers on the Warbonnet hammocks...
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    Have you considered Dreamtex in the Warbonnet...

    Have you considered Dreamtex in the Warbonnet lineup? In my experience it's very similar to 1.6 Hexon.
  44. I think the stitch generally depends on the...

    I think the stitch generally depends on the material you are stitching, I believe that the box x stitch is generally a better stitch provided you have the room, especially on thinner materials since...
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    Thank you all for the help and suggestions, below...

    Thank you all for the help and suggestions, below is a picture of some of the things I have made so far, I decided to go with 4.5" buries for the eye splices and 8" for the constrictor bury on the...
  46. You generally punch a hole first but there are...

    You generally punch a hole first but there are self piercing grommets as well, it will depend on what you have but my guess is you have a common set that will require a hole to be punched out in...
  47. Bowline will hold fine but I agree that splicing...

    Bowline will hold fine but I agree that splicing will be much cleaner and better looking and also provide a stronger connection.
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    If I had it to do all over again I would get the...

    If I had it to do all over again I would get the Thunderfly over the superfly just because I rarely camp in the extreme cold and I'm also never in very open areas where it's exceptionally windy,...
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    Yea, in my opinion the minimal weight savings...

    Yea, in my opinion the minimal weight savings gained by switching to the 2mm line isn't worth the trade off in safety in my opinion, true you aren't likely to die from a broken hammock suspension but...
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    Lots of people use Dynaglide which is what he...

    Lots of people use Dynaglide which is what he makes his ultralight whoopie slings from, and yes it is 900lb test but that's the breaking strength not working load limit. I personally prefer something...
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