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    I'm 190 and a single layer of robic feels great...

    I'm 190 and a single layer of robic feels great to me. Go for it.


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    When I lived in dorms I couldn't ever find a good...

    When I lived in dorms I couldn't ever find a good way to hang in it since I couldn't drill in to the walls. I would take it right outside to the courtyard within the dorms and sleep out there...
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    I have some super thick straps that I have a...

    I have some super thick straps that I have a towel sleeve around when I hang on my house pillars. There's slight wear on the straps, but not enough to frighten me.


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    I've thought about doing the closure system like...

    I've thought about doing the closure system like that before. Let us know how it works out for you! I've got a new quilt build coming up in a couple of weeks.
  5. The last couple of tarps I've made have had an...

    The last couple of tarps I've made have had an 11' 5" ridgeline, and I find that to be perfect for me. Slightly more protection on the ends than an 11er and easier to find trees to fit between than a...
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    What I've noticed for me is a larger sweet spot...

    What I've noticed for me is a larger sweet spot and more room to move around while I'm sleeping. I was right on the edge with standard width fabrics and either my arms, legs, or gear were always...
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    I use the cheap fabric pencils from Joann

    I use the cheap fabric pencils from Joann
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    I thought my 5x7 karo step quilt was a lot of...

    I thought my 5x7 karo step quilt was a lot of work but 6x8!? Nice job!
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    Softest fabric

    I think Membrane 10 from Ripstopbytheroll.com is the softest fabric available. It is easy to work with and has great water/wind resistance as well. I really like it.
  10. I would order 4 yards of 1.0 HyperD from...

    I would order 4 yards of 1.0 HyperD from ripstopbytheroll.com and cut it to 11ft long. This will give you a hammock that's about 10.5' long. There's no need to worry about cutting off the rough...
  11. Turning an Reactangular Tarp into a Hex tarp

    I would undo a few stitches on the ridgeline, make my cuts for a hex, and sew it back up. If that wasn't an option due to seam sealant or something I would just make a new tarp. I wouldn't think you...
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    I've done doors with a 10x12 rectangular tarp,...

    I've done doors with a 10x12 rectangular tarp, and it's a pretty popular tarp choice. In order to get the doors pretty close you need to pitch pretty steep though. That works fine if there is no...
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    Are My Whoopies Damaged?

    That looks completely normal to me. There's been a few threads about this and even the vendors usually hop in to say that is normal. As long as all of the strands are still in one piece, keep on...
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    Are you sure this is Hexon and not HyperD XL?

    Are you sure this is Hexon and not HyperD XL?
  15. I'm looking forward to seeing this. I would never...

    I'm looking forward to seeing this. I would never have the patience to hand sew something like this.
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    I haven't really abused the normal stuff, but...

    I haven't really abused the normal stuff, but after seeing how the membrane held up I don't really see myself ever using the regular silpoly again. I think the membrane is plenty strong.

    The...
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    I just put the membrane silpoly through a night...

    I just put the membrane silpoly through a night of continuous 30+ mph winds and it held up great. It surprised me with how well it held up.
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    Load Bearing (First Project)

    I have made a hammock out of the Orange XL fabric you linked to. I wouldn't trust it to 300 pounds. It may hold, but it would be pretty stretchy regardless.

    That specific fabric is relatively new...
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    I buy mine by the pound from downlinens.com. I...

    I buy mine by the pound from downlinens.com. I get the 800 fill WR variety. It's really nice stuff.

    They have a new customer 10% off coupon and randomly have 15-25% sales.
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    Well I just remembered I never updated this...

    Well I just remembered I never updated this thread. The curtain was very stretchy, so kind of annoying to sew. I never got to see the bug net in use though since the girlfriend at the time never used...
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    Looks good! The karo sure does make it easy sew...

    Looks good! The karo sure does make it easy sew something wrong. You'll be happy you did it though, I like mine a lot.
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    Hey! I'm from Dayton and backpack up in the Sam...

    Hey!
    I'm from Dayton and backpack up in the Sam Houston National Forest pretty often. Nice to have you here.
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    I haven't used cat cuts with it and I don't...

    I haven't used cat cuts with it and I don't regret it all. This stuff barely even stretches on the bias even. The coating really stiffens it up.
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    Line tensioners and sil-poly

    Definitely not needed in both my experience and of others I've talked to.
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    I forgot I have a Phoenix that is black inside...

    I forgot I have a Phoenix that is black inside and out. Uq is fine with the same colors, as long as the inside isn't the same color as your hammock. It can be easy to sit in to the uq by accident.
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    120276120276 Here's an all black Argon 67...

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    Here's an all black Argon 67 quilt with Climashield. If I could go back I would go back and do it in two different colors. It can be hard to get all situated when it's dark.
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    I bet it'll work perfectly fine as long as your...

    I bet it'll work perfectly fine as long as your hang angle is not extreme. I've put a lash-it continuous loop between my climbing harness and a dynamic climbing rope (using carabiners) and taken some...
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    Down is a natural insulation fill, and...

    Down is a natural insulation fill, and Climashield is a synthetic sheet of insulation. Down compresses better for storage, lasts longer, and weighs less than Climashield, but Climashield costs a lot...
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    My orders are usually big enough with RBTR that...

    My orders are usually big enough with RBTR that when I use the hammock forums 5% coupon it basically turns in to a free shipping code. [emoji51]
  30. I like it. I need to mess around with my...

    I like it. I need to mess around with my ultralight suspension a bit more.
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    Poll: I'd really like to see it in Moroccan Blue. Or a...

    I'd really like to see it in Moroccan Blue. Or a blue with a small dose of purple mixed in.
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    I'm 6' using a 72"x11' hammock, and the extra...

    I'm 6' using a 72"x11' hammock, and the extra material doesn't lay over my face. It also works well with my Phoenix. No calf ridge issue. The wider fabric just gives a little bit of extra wiggle room...
  33. Thread: Tarp tie out

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    I've always put that stuff on the inside.

    I've always put that stuff on the inside.
  34. I thought I'd like the snaps so I could use it...

    I thought I'd like the snaps so I could use it like a blanket in the hammock, but I've always ended up just closing up the footbox anyways, regardless of the temperature.

    It is nice for using the...
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    I've seen people talk about doing it, but never...

    I've seen people talk about doing it, but never anyone actually do it. I'd think in order to reliably hang on rock you'd want a full trad rack including various sizes of cams and nuts. One or two...
  36. Seam sealant doesn't necessarily have to go on...

    Seam sealant doesn't necessarily have to go on the outside. Outside application is what I've done in the past, but if it sticks better to the shiny side, that's what I'm going to put it on. The dull...
  37. You want the shiny side facing inside, dull side...

    You want the shiny side facing inside, dull side out. If you need to seam seal, use seam grip and apply it to the shiny side.
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    The lighter weight stuff seems to stretch a bit...

    The lighter weight stuff seems to stretch a bit more, which can make it slightly more difficult to work with when exact dimensions are necessary. I use the .67 stuff from RBTR and don't think it's...
  39. TX>Fairfield Lake State Park>November 13-15 - 2015 Texas Fall Group Hang ver 7.0

    Running late and forgot to get the gate key. Can someone PM the combination? Thanks!

    Edit: park ranger showed up a couple of minutes later and let us in.

    Had a great time this weekend!
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    This one definitely doesn't feel like a thin...

    This one definitely doesn't feel like a thin rubber band. I'm surprised by how supportive it actually is for 1.1, so maybe this one is stronger.
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    I've always heard that plain old 1.1 starts...

    I've always heard that plain old 1.1 starts getting sketchy around 200. I hover around 195 and have never had an issue with 1.1. Since this has just a traditional ripstop weave I don't think you'll...
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    1.1 oz ripstop nylon XL - Orange

    I got home tonight and had a package from Kyle arrive with some goodies, including 4 yards of the new 1.1 oz ripstop nylon XL. Since I leave for the Texas Fall Hang tomorrow, I figured I better go...
  43. I have one hammock with the continuous loop set...

    I have one hammock with the continuous loop set up like in your second picture. I can't really say exactly how it changes the lay, but I do like it more that way. That said though, I still larks head...
  44. Yep, silver sharpie all the way.

    Yep, silver sharpie all the way.
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    Oops, it's on my hammock at work, and I forgot to...

    Oops, it's on my hammock at work, and I forgot to snap a picture today.
    Here's a terrible representation using a scrap piece of fabric and an auxiliary cord.
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    I think I know what you're saying. It's never...

    I think I know what you're saying. It's never actually been an issue for me. Something I've done on one of my hammocks is splice a continuous loop through the channel, instead of larks heading a...
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    Pros: one can adjust the tension on certain parts...

    Pros: one can adjust the tension on certain parts of the fabric to achieve a different lay.

    Cons: there is extra fabric not being used, it's finicky, and less clean looking (to me).

    I like a...
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    If you put the insultex closer to your body it...

    If you put the insultex closer to your body it would keep the moisture away from your down. Also, if I'm ever mixing down and synthetic insulation, I try and keep the down on the outside to help...
  49. Thread: 10d vs 15d

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    All my quilts are 10d and I wouldn't change a...

    All my quilts are 10d and I wouldn't change a thing. I do take care to be gentle with my gear. If you don't mind the extra ounce or so, 15d is slightly more durable.
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    Here's my October trip! ...

    Here's my October trip!

    http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/02/827bddb572b05333f690d5180c5fee56.jpg

    Cedar Hill Park in Wallisville, Texas.
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