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Dutch sold me Dutch Clips with a hammock having a SRL so...I assume it is ok.

Worthy of consideration, thanks jabraso.

Mods, if this is better suited to the DIY sub forum? I would in no way be emotionally scarred of you moved it there.

So, last winter we made Underquilts. We used Climashield Apex 6.0 Oz with Argon 67 and 90, from Dutch. We being my wife, son, and self. It was a lot to tackle for a first project, but we got it done...

I love wool. Not enough to pack it on my back, though. HEAVY and BULKY!

I use a cheap inflatable neck pillow. I only inflate it maybe a 1/4 full, or less. I lay to the right with my head pretty much neutral (gathered end). The pillow is compressed and empty on the right....

I hear what you are saying and agree. In my case though it happens regardless of respective elevation.

Who cares about color? They would be for sleeping only. I would wear about any color for $20 a pair.

No worries, I come across a little overly "strident". Just wanted to make sure I was not becoming argumentative.
Others on this thread have suggested a couple Climashield based booties. The price...

I feel like part of this thread is devolving into down vs synthetic debate? I am sorry, that was not my intention. Down is great, synthetic is great, wool is great!
I have my own reasons for...

Those Wiggy's look like a pretty decent price. They look cheap enough to negate the need for DIY.

Feet easily cold all the time. Not a hammock thing. In bed at home I will have feet under blankets while the rest of me sweats with minimal cover. Slippers around the house when it dips below the...

I cannot say I have a lot of experience with (synthetic) fleece. I have used wool most of my life. For the sake of weight, bulk, and faster drying time, I have been trying to transition to modern...

I got my Dutch Hexon Wide early this summer too. I worried that I would miss the integrated net my last hammock had. So I got his Fronkey style net also. I have yet to use the Fronkey net. I go to...

SilvrSurfr, my bad experience with down involved; hunting, a friend who fell in a creek, his useless wet bag, and a night spent under a tarp with only my bag for the two of us.
Not the downs fault,...

Pappy and MattK, thanks for the help. I am planning on using the Linloc 3s at the corners. Saw the same video from Shug, too. I have corresponded with Dutch, my one stop shop for all my DIY needs...

PappyAmos, thank you for taking the time to read and address ALL the details. Those look exactly like what is needed. I am thinking a pair of fleece socks for below 70° and a something like those...

Makes sense that that would help.

Funny thing is, I used to be impervious to cold. Now I have to be real careful with my hands and feet. Plus take reasonable care of cold to my knees, elbows, and shoulders (arthritis, tendinitis,...

To all the "no socks" advocates. That may work for normal feet but even around the house, if it is 60's or below? I must have insulated socks and warm slippers. And this is on carpeted floors. Blood...

I think dkurfiss is right, snug is bad, no loft.

On a side note, one can buy polar fleece socks.

Wonder if I could throw together some fleece sleep booties? Easy to work with, cheap, and machine washable.

Not sure how but I thought I was using right?

dkurfiss, you are right. I do not know how that slipped by me?

I have had a bad really experience with wet down. I try and avoid down anything. Long time fan of wool. However, really liking some of the modern synthetics, expecially if I have to carry it on my...

Trail Runner and rais'n hammock, I do carry a couple chemical warmers for emergency but do not want to rely on a consumable for constant availability.

I do wear a fleece cap, when needed.

SilvrSurfr, I hear what you are saying but, I need insulation. Poor blood flow needs all the help it can get.

dkurfiss, I will follow up on those leads.
Funny it did not occur to me to try baggy socks. After all understand how loft works. I have three different weight wool socks but, all fit snug to be...

As I youth I was raised in a National Forest. We spent all our time in the woods.
We occasionally used cheap netted hammocks "pea pod style" on hikes.
I have since taken my own kids out in the...

No really, my feet get cold easily. I have vascular issues and anything below 60° makes it hard to keep my feet warm while I sleep. Even in the 60's-70's I need wool socks, though the rest of me...

I bought a couple really thin, cheap CCF sleep pads on clearance. Cut them in half and gave the other three halves to my wife and kids. Strap them to the exterior so they are quickly accessible. We...

I too was doing it wrong. Wrong side of the tree with the clip upside down. I did experience two failures on the same night. First the head end then the foot end.
I appreciate the clarification....

I had the same failure twice in one night. First my head end then my foot end, with maybe a dozen nights on them. Turns out I was using them wrong, too. Upside down clips on the wrong side of the...

I love my 11' Hexon Wide. Thought I would miss the bug net, so got your Fronkey net. Well, the bugs do not bug me, the net has yet to be used. I really prefer sleeping "in the open".

How soon until I can buy a hex, cat, or winterminate tarp.
TAKE MY MONEY!

That would be a sweet summer tarp!

6'-2" and 260#. I have one of the Dutch 11' Hexon 1.6 WIDE, single layers. I love it, you should have plenty of room.

Thanks for the responses, 12 & 6 it is.

Oops, double post!

That kind of confirms my first inclination of 12' & 6'.
This particular design is well suited to tarp over ridge pole but under would not be an issue either (if the ridge pole is long enough).

I have read all I can find on various stand types and researched the particular one I want to make. Frankly it is so much information that I cannot remember the the details on a couple specific...

So this is probably a stupid question but ...
Is there any reason to worry about laying directly under a steel pole, in a lightning storm?

Yes, then the weight of an occupant furthers its stability. Elegant in its simplicity.

jamaulwall, I am familiar with that variant (I literally read the WHOLE thread). I agree that is a little lower than I would prefer.
Mine will be quite different.

My "idea" would have the entire ridge pole covered.

I do not know what it is called. That thing when your in a tent (eek!) and it is raining and the material only leaks where stuff on the inside...

Whew! I just read the WHOLE thing!
I have an idea on a modification to put the ridge pole on top. This would allow for shorter components all the way around. I think I may have puzzled out how to...

That's true.
It could not hurt to have a spare as a loaner, either.

Thank you sir, I will go ahead with the 1.6.

I only have experience with a Grand Trunk. I do like the lack of pressure points. Which I assume is attributable to the stretchy factor?

I am looking at 1.6 Hexon. I weigh 250# at 6'-2". I wonder if I would be better off with 2.4 Hexon?