My wife and I have been using these AWESOME stands indoors for a while now. I made all the pipes by just cutting each fence rail in half (63” each). Well, my Lowe’s cut them with their pipe cutter...
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My wife and I have been using these AWESOME stands indoors for a while now. I made all the pipes by just cutting each fence rail in half (63” each). Well, my Lowe’s cut them with their pipe cutter...
Here is my Cheap DIY solution https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/136669-Tandem-hanging-with-the-wife-PCV-spreader-bar
3 years later and still going strong! Make sure you read Post...
Update: 3 years later and many, many nights in the backyard and the $12.99 tarp is still going strong! The only change was that first one.
Here it is in Hex mode last night.
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Just an update, 3 years later and the original Spreader bar 2.0 is still going strong!
Also, the cheap 12’x16’ poly tarp from Menards is, too! I did have to add a ridge tieout and D ring as the...
I just pushed a loop of the outer nettle through a cord lock. Adjustable and easy,
Question: What is the length of your hammock when normally hung? Including any end loops?
I have been thinking about building the bipod stand forever. I just picked up 8 of the L brackets from a forum member and built two stands this week. I think it is much more stable than my first...
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/114799-Super-simple-strong-fairly-cheap-very-quick-bipod-style-stand?highlight=Bipod
Easily folds flat when needed.
But, why not just put...
When I picked up 2 of the IMUSA mugs last week, they were only $2.97 each in the store.
It wasn't in the camping section, but in the Airport Highway Toledo, Ohio Walmart, they are once again carrying the IMUSA 1.25 quart aluminum mugs. I found them on Monday in the housewares section,...
IMHO - thrill seeking and hammocking do not generally exist in the same mortal being. (Shug excepted)
I hammock for the same reason Shug does, Lollygagging, the polar opposite of thrill seeking.
I'm thinking that just 3-4 snaps on each end and 2-3 on each side should be enough? Maybe Leiavoia can add an UQ protector to the original design?
You have a lot of Stick-to-it-ness!
I think these are the straps that Sqidmark was talking about:...
Check the hammock calculator to see if you have the eyebolts at the correct height, and the suspension the correct length.
https://theultimatehang.com/hammock-hang-calculator/
What is the span between your eyebolts? I ask because if it isn't very long, I'm thinking you could just use the other end of your Atlas straps. Larkshead the final loop around the eyebolt and clip...
I have one that I made that is a bit too small for my hammock at 126". It's silpoly though. You can see it here in my thread on it:...
Well...It will technically work, but:
A. Your quicklinks are open!!!!
B. It looks like paracord = stretchy.
C. Those overhand knots really reduce strength.
D. It looks pretty high off the...
Just an update since April... We've been using the pole and spreader bar version 2.0 about two weekends per month, and it works great! No further modifications have been made. We really like it!
I did this and it worked perfectly!
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Whenever I've made one and forgotten the bead, I just picked the end of Amsteel until the stopper came undone. Then I pulled it back through the bury, put a bead on, re-buried and remade the...
My Dyneema straps stretched a little bit when new. I noticed that they slipped a bit then, but haven't since.
jprocter2 - Your post in the other thread as referenced above may have been an innocent mistake. However, the fact that you started another thread today at 12:04 on this exact same topic without...
You're welcome! Share the tribal knowledge...
Up there in lake country, if you are near a marine supply place, they sell exactly what you need - a round 8" diameter x 12' pole.
Welcome to the forums!
We have Turtledog stands and use them when the trees don't cooperate at the site we hang.
Since you are borrowing TurtleDog stands a word of caution: You cannot just...
To answer your questions more directly:
Round to minimize wear on your suspensions,
8"+ diameter, 12' posts - 8' above grade, 4' below,
15' minimum distance between anchors, or right in...
Here is my learning curve for just such a project: https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/136343-Installing-a-pole-for-one-tree-hammock-hanging-questions?highlight=tandem
We've been...
Could you please post a picture of the end of one of your stands including both Ls? I'd like to see how it all is configured together. Thanks.
My wife and I both have un-seamripped Costco TQs and we've comfortably had them down to 43* wearing just a long-sleeved t-shirt, sleep pants and wool socks. I will say that that is probably the...
You could just loosen up the suspension on your 20* UQ a little and you should be ok there. A 20* TQ can be vented, but then you have hot and cold spots. I don't like to do that.
A Costco/Bed...
For those who want a one-stop shopping comparison chart of the features of the Mpowerd Luci lights, sometimes my OCD is useful. :)
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I try to use my powers for good...
For an easy way...
We have 2 sets of the Eno Twilights and they work well for general lighting.
With a couple of minor modifications and they would be really great.
Hey, Eno...
1. Put a really dim setting on...
Sorry for the misunderstanding.
The high and especially the nighttime low temperatures in your area will drive what gear you may need.
Welcome! Dutch beat you to it with his Chameleon hammock! :(
If no rain is expected, dual porch mode maximizes airflow. A small hammock ridgeline fan works wonders to cool you off.
I tried it and I do like it so far. Very puffy, yet the down can't migrate all the way to one end.
BTW - what are folks using as a TQ when pollux and castor are working together as an UQ?
Rip Stop By The Roll is a fabric/hardware/build materials website https://ripstopbytheroll.com/
I've had some of the Luci lights about that long, too. They also came in handy during a few power outages. I agree on the frosted ones being better for ambient light.
I find myself looking at random trees for the right span to hang from...you know...just in case I ever need to hang there. :)
Loosen your bugnet bottom drawcord before trying to hang your UQ.
The TurtleDog stands are great, but they do take up a lot of floor space-about 14' of length, and 4' wide.
This stand...
Check out the diagram with the woman on Derek's site with the "V" for your hammock suspension to pass through. https://theultimatehang.com/2012/11/24/video-using-continuous-ridge-lines-with-a-tarp/
Welcome to the forum!
If I were a full-time indoor hanger (but for the wife, I probably would be) I'd be hanging eyebolts in the walls. I have them in my garage and often nap out there. You really can't beat the super...
You're doing it right.
Check out this quick video from Derek Hansen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-IkTg4z6UY&t=63s. You'll note the hammock suspension above the tarp suspension.
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That is truly the definition of car camping! Nice setup.
Memories for a lifetime!
I always try the cheap solution first, before spending on a more expensive one. I have an 11' Hexon 1.6 wide (72" wide"). If I slide toward the head end, I can side sleep in it. The longer length...
So, are you still hanging?
Also, watch Shug's videos. https://hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/15516-Video-Series-Hammock-Hangin-Shug-Style-Essentials-For-Noobs
You'll learn and laugh a lot!