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    A simple length of wire cut for the band you plan...

    A simple length of wire cut for the band you plan to operate in and thrown up in the nearest tree works fine. Of course there are lots of more complex (and costly!) options available too, but band...
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    I was planning to do a POTA activation with my...

    I was planning to do a POTA activation with my QDX on a recent trip to the BWCA with my brother and our sons, but in the end I decided to leave it all at home and focus on spending time with my boys....
  3. Thread: Bug defense

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    Except for the plastic bottle it comes in... ;-)...

    Except for the plastic bottle it comes in... ;-)

    But seriously, deet will damage some plastics, so use care around your synthetic gear.
  4. Although it's a good 50 feet of stitching, a GE...

    Although it's a good 50 feet of stitching, a GE hammock is pretty simple. Hem the long sides and triple stitch a channel at the two ends. It's all straight stitches on the edges of the fabric. The...
  5. Yes, they were that small. The astronauts slept...

    Yes, they were that small. The astronauts slept in their suits (which were pretty stiff) so letting their legs hang off the end wasn't a problem. And the hammocks were stacked one over the other...
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    I've made two tarps using that technique. See...

    I've made two tarps using that technique. See this thread for more info.
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    Right-handed here and I started out head right...

    Right-handed here and I started out head right because it "seemed" like the correct way to do it (why? no idea). I tried head left and was instantly more comfortable, so I've stuck with that ever...
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    That depends on what you want to do. Are you...

    That depends on what you want to do. Are you currently licensed? If not, you'll need to get licensed first (this is a good starting place).
    Most new hams (Technician class license) get their feet...
  9. I also use a mesh laundry bag in a top loading...

    I also use a mesh laundry bag in a top loading machine and have never had any issues.
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    My wife uses looms like these...

    My wife uses looms like these to make blankets. She can do one in about 3 evenings sitting in front of the TV. She typically uses synthetic yarns, but I had her make me a stocking cap from wool on...
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    I've seen the exact same thing in the BWCA. Many...

    I've seen the exact same thing in the BWCA. Many years ago, my fellow scouts and I were hunkered down for the night during a storm when a flash of light, followed *INSTANTLY* by the loudest clap of...
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    If you're handy with a sewing machine (or know...

    If you're handy with a sewing machine (or know someone who is), you can custom make your own. I recommend a fronkey bug net. It has 360° protection but requires a lot of netting (especially for a...
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    I think he calls himself "the worlds largest...

    I think he calls himself "the worlds largest leprechaun" or something like that... :laugh:
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    For thicker or stiffer cord/rope/cable (like my...

    For thicker or stiffer cord/rope/cable (like my 100' extension cords), there's the over/under method that I've found works great:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKlaXb-fLrg
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    "These lines carry 75,000 kilovolts..." Is...

    "These lines carry 75,000 kilovolts..."

    Is that a typo or are they actually running 75 million volts on those lines?!?
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    If you want to waterproof your own fabric, check...

    If you want to waterproof your own fabric, check out this thread. It has everything you need to know!
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    And I was expecting pictures of Shug doing...

    And I was expecting pictures of Shug doing headstands in a hammock... :lol:
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    That's how I wash my hammocks (although mine...

    That's how I wash my hammocks (although mine don't have nettles). I usually wash with some other random clothes to fill the washer. Works great!
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    You could sew up a simple pocket and attach it to...

    You could sew up a simple pocket and attach it to the edge of your hammock with kam snaps.
  20. I did exactly that last Friday. Should be...

    I did exactly that last Friday. Should be arriving tomorrow afternoon!
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    I have 4 maple trees, an apple tree, a white pine...

    I have 4 maple trees, an apple tree, a white pine and a blue spruce in my yard. Every week before I mow, I have to pick up all the shed branches from beneath the maples and apple tree. They're not...
  22. It's likely similar to this silk batting...

    It's likely similar to this silk batting.

    Picture Climashield or Primaloft made with silk fibers instead of polyester and that's pretty much what "silk wadding" is (rather than the balled up...
  23. Actually, I think this book IS for me! I loaned...

    Actually, I think this book IS for me! I loaned out my first edition of TUH and never got it back. :thumbdown: So naturally, NO ONE gets to borrow my second edition. :sneaky:

    But I'd love to have...
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    I had a UCR slip on me this spring. It was a...

    I had a UCR slip on me this spring. It was a mind shattering half second of freefall before the tail with the backsplice jammed itself into the bury and stopped my descent about 6" off the ground. ...
  25. Thread: Bear Burrito

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    I bet one of those emergency "space" blankets...

    I bet one of those emergency "space" blankets would look perfect!
  26. That's going to be a tough one to beat. ...

    That's going to be a tough one to beat. Literally every "zip tie" or "cable tie" I found had to be threaded through a hole except for this one. And that one likely doesn't meet your "will not...
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    Permethrin...

    Permethrin
  28. I'd be worried about the glue soaking through the...

    I'd be worried about the glue soaking through the fabric and into the down, or through to the opposite side of the quilt and really screwing things up! There might be a better adhesive that would do...
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    I'm 5'4" and have had to get creative to get my...

    I'm 5'4" and have had to get creative to get my straps up high enough on a few occasions. A rock or log to step on really does the trick. A tree thin enough to shimmy up works too.

    And there's...
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    Yes, it's not one of those new-fangled "weighted...

    Yes, it's not one of those new-fangled "weighted blankets", but it could be! (and what FLTurtle mentioned about the quills). And my wife and I don't use our quilt any more because it was WAY too...
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    Is there a label still attached to the quilt? ...

    Is there a label still attached to the quilt? The "down" quilt my wife bought several years ago has a label that says "95% feathers, 5% down". But you can tell without looking at the label because...
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    You say that as if it might be a negative. I...

    You say that as if it might be a negative. I don't understand...
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    Two or three summers ago I replaced a wood column...

    Two or three summers ago I replaced a wood column on my front porch that was suffering from dry rot. I had a builder friend walk me through the process and was shocked to discover that the only...
  34. Thread: Crazy Idea

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    You mean something like this?...

    You mean something like this?

    edit: FWIW, I think it's a crazy idea...
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    This would be a perfect application for darning...

    This would be a perfect application for darning.
  36. You can probably find grosgrain at a local Joann...

    You can probably find grosgrain at a local Joann fabric or Walmart. It's a pretty common item.
  37. Anything you're likely to find at your local...

    Anything you're likely to find at your local store will probably be made of nylon. Nylon is certainly strong enough, but it is naturally very stretchy and will not hold you up *properly* over the...
  38. I solved any potential balance issues by adding a...

    I solved any potential balance issues by adding a couple of kam snaps. Right at the top edge of the pockets That way it's easy on/off if needed (but usually it just stays on). Velcro would...
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    What you're looking for is polymer bills...

    What you're looking for is polymer bills. The closest available are in Canada and Mexico, and I think the exchange rate is favorable right now... :thumbup:
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    "Extra weight" is a relative term here. Yes,...

    "Extra weight" is a relative term here. Yes, cinch buckles and straps really are pretty light in weight, but for the light weight/ultra-light weight backpackers out there, there are much lighter...
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    Good suggestion! Sailrite is just down the road...

    Good suggestion! Sailrite is just down the road from me so I checked their website, but found nothing useful. Then I checked amazon for metal buttons, but found nothing I'd trust to hold me up off...
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    I'd like to find some of those "buttons" for my...

    I'd like to find some of those "buttons" for my own soft shackles. I struggle to tie good button knots and a hardware solution would be great! Does anybody sell them (or something similar) to...
  43. No. But I'd think that if an animal can see well...

    No. But I'd think that if an animal can see well enough to avoid natural obstacles (trees, rocks, etc.) then they can see well enough to avoid your hammock.

    And if they DO run into your hammock,...
  44. I did a quick sketch in autocad and you can fit...

    I did a quick sketch in autocad and you can fit your spreader bar hammock in a 10'X10' shelter... barely! And only if you hang the hammock with enough sag to get the distance between the bars below...
  45. As you pointed out, a 12' stand will fit...

    As you pointed out, a 12' stand will fit diagonally in a 10'x10' shelter with about 2' to spare. Will spreader bars hit the sides? That depends on the dimensions of the hammock. Do you know the...
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    Make sure the conduit is firmly clamped in place....

    Make sure the conduit is firmly clamped in place. All the dimples and sharp bits in the world won't help you if your conduit is free to roll around.
  47. From the RSBTR website:...

    From the RSBTR website: "Sil Net® is a 100% silicone sealant used for sealing the seams of silicone coated/impregnated fabrics such as Silnylon or Silpoly. Works as both a sealant and adhesive and...
  48. Holy Cow!! I used to camp with one of those...

    Holy Cow!! I used to camp with one of those during my stint in the Boy Scouts (during the mid 80's). I had NO idea what I was doing. I had no tarp, only a cheap sleeping bag and my best friend...
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    What in the world is an "old miners ballon...

    What in the world is an "old miners ballon house"? I'm familiar with balloon framing. But that uses studs and you stated that "there is no stud".

    I'm stumped (as is Google).
  50. My Double Black Diamond throws from a couple of...

    My Double Black Diamond throws from a couple of years ago were the same. I've only used them in mild weather because I don't trust them below freezing.
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