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Also, unless you have a double layer hammock or are using something else like an underquilt beneath you (I am assuming you wouldn’t in Florida?), the misquotes usually can bite you through the fabric...

The ridge outdoor gear hammock on Amazon is what I use. I must say I absolutely love it. Also their customer service is wonderful. It’s at a great price point too. You might also look at chill...

I do not own either, so I am unable to comment unfortunately.
However, I have noticed that it seems as though you are making one of the mistakes that I made when I first started, asking tons of...

And good luck with your thru hike. I am planning to thru hike the AT as well as soon as I graduate college (class of 2028 as well, actually).


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It really depends on what you consider to be lightweight, but I personally use daisy chain straps, even for long distance backpacking trips. In my opinion they are not that heavy (as previously...

Basically you want to have your shelter up first so that if it’s raining or anything similar then you and your hammock are protected. Also, I have found that I walk back and forth between the sides...

One suggestion would be to add a structural ridge line to your current hammock. That would most likely greatly increase your comfort level. Also, I use Sawyer permethrin here in Oklahoma in the...

You should try putting a sock over it if it's too warm. You can also do the same thing with a metal water bottle, but you ABSOLUTELY NEED to use a sock on that to avoid burns.

I do believe that they are charley horses probably. Thanks for the tip. I meant to say fifteen to thirty seconds but my mind went off on a tangent and I typed 3-5 mins without thinking (and this is...

Whenever I get out of my hammock I seem to have a 50/50 chance of getting terrible cramps in my calves that last around three to five minutes. Anyone have ideas what this is and or how to prevent it...

It depends on if they’re down or synthetic. Synthetic will pack down a lot bigger than down will


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To all the people wondering what a Paros is: sorry for that. I meant tarp but my phone decided to autocorrect to that. It has now been corrected


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Just wondering what y’all do to prevent your tarps from sagging in the middle of the night? I’m going camping this weekend and were expecting a fair amount of rain. Also, how do you keep stuff from...

Also Shug:
Thanks for taking the time out of your day to answer the questions of idiots like me. You have answered like three of my questions in the past two days when I had never believed I would...

Cool. Thanks!
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what size should the straps be? (length-wise)

Where does everyone buy amsteel and what type should I use (I am 130 lbs but a young teen so I have a lot of time to grow and would like these to last) for whoopie? (If they sell in bulk it would be...

Why not try to make it official? Spam BSA enough and they'll be pretty likely to respond.

I will admit, You just described me exactly. I don't know if this would work for you, but I am going to try to convince my troop to buy a few cheap hammock setups to try and get people into...

Thanks for the tip! I didn't even think to not make my first splicing project something for my hammock, but it makes sense considering I don't really feel like falling on my rear.

Exactly

Thanks so much for the very detailed explanation. I started hammocking with nothing more than a ~$5 hammock and after that freezing (50 degrees) Scout camping trip, I have been hooked. Trying to...

Thanks Y'all!

Thanks for the very detailed response. It was very helpful!

What is everyone's favorite brand for gear?

What is/how to taper a splice? I am having trouble finding instructioons on this.

Ok, thanks!

I am going to either make or buy a top quilt soon. I am wondering how I should decide on a temperature rating? Synthetics or down? Should I make or buy? How to make or what to buy? (I am on a...

Very helpful response. Thanks!

How would one go about getting a pair of these

How does everyone store their hammocks, insulation, and tarps? I have a cheap, quickly thrown-together version of a DIY snakeskin, but it's falling apart and I'm looking to upgrade. Ideas for...

Thanks! I had used YouTube (Shug's channel) for hammock stuff, but didn't think to look at it for splicing stuff. Also, what is a brand/type of cordage you recommend?

How do you do your double-ended UCRs? I'm very new to this and had no idea that even existed. also what kind of cordage do you use (if not amsteel)? Thanks for the help!

I want to start rope splicing to make whoopie slings, UCRs, etc., but am not sure where to start. What do I need to begin rope splicing? (I am on a pretty restrictive budget, so cheaper options are...

Can/should you make whoopie slings, UCRs, etc. with rope other than Amsteel?