I tried the Fugal Innovations 2" 2.7 Kevlar Straps on a trip recently.
Super light and worked like a charm.
Hmm, not sure what went wrong but ended up on the ground...
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I tried the Fugal Innovations 2" 2.7 Kevlar Straps on a trip recently.
Super light and worked like a charm.
Hmm, not sure what went wrong but ended up on the ground...
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Also, I find nothing is more frustrating than sewing your own gear. Especially with these new high tech fabrics. Keep the faith, we are all pulling for you [emoji41]
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AmberG, my wife suggests making sure you can sew a good stitch on a more “ normal” fabric. Get the tension set correctly and then take some scraps of your quilt material to dial it in the rest of...
AmberG, so sorry if it was my comments over on the argon 49 thread that got you so worked up. I’m a total novice so I was just looking for your experience. That said, I can only sew a seam so so...
Hahaha, and here I thought it was the rotary cutting making my cuts wavy. But I must say, these new lighter and stretchy materials are a challenge to cut.
I know you are a skilled diy’er from...
Hahaha, the idea that nanonoseeum is too heavy a fabric just goes to show how far material sciences have come. The advances are truly amazing. I can’t believe how strong, light, functional and...
Thanks cougarmeat and sorry for the confusion, was referring to Portland cement ( which is named for a place in Scotland I think).
I should have read more of the thread too before making a...
Cougarmeat, just curious, sounds like you were not too successful witch finding alternative anchor points (rocks etc). Asking because I was thinking of getting a single tensa pole to use in places...
I could not agree more AmberG, my A49 quilt is so comfortable and silky soft. I swear it seems warmer too ( it’s so light it seems to just drape over your body and eliminate open areas). That said,...
Interesting, I never thought to consider the fabric beyond oz/sq yd : lightest possible wt vs a bit more durability. Having just finished making a bottom entry net with nano noseeum, I’m surprised...
Uh-oh, I was afraid I was doing something wrong.
When I remove the toggle, the wedding has tightened up so much I can’t pull the loop through without getting my little awl out to pick the knot...
Ya me too, I’m also having big issues with knots. I read on the suppliers site that they would work with marlin spikes but I don’t find that to be true. It’s nearly impossible to get the truckers...
Roger that, the pictures are up and it makes things a lot clearer. Looks pretty nice.
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Hey Brian, as low tech mentioned the split ring pictures came through but your most recent did. Even got a “contact the admin” warning for the first two.
That said, I really have no experience...
Very interesting Brian, it seems reasonable to me that there is an optimal amount of tension/pull. From leivioa’s comments and pictures though he seems to imply the “right” tension is the amount...
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Quoted from leiavoia “Make sure you don't use 1/8" shockcord on these. That's ultra-overkill that will make it very stiff and tense. “
Thanks Leiavoia, you may have put...
Thanks
Somehow I missed all this good info at Dutchware
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Any one have pictures of the their "clewed" UQ strung up next to (but not under) their hammock? Shug did something similar in one of his videos on how to hang an underquilt and... it really drove...
Sorry to OP for getting off topic a bit but I have been looking for a pattern for making a bottom entry bug net. any chance you have something to share Monkey Boy?
I am so knew to all of this I...
Sorry all but I’ll have to miss the event. My doc all but gave me the finger wag when I mentioned the gathering
The good news though is I get the first shot next week so I won’t have to miss...
Sorry Monkey Boy but I have been trying pretty similar things and now have a Rube Goldberg contraption that is rather confining. I really like the idea of the quilt matching the hammock ( like the...
Thanks! Such a wealth of information on this forum!
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Oops,
Seems you already stated that you need “at least” 8 strands, which just happened to line up with your 7 baffles.
Since I have nine baffles in my quilts, I’m guessing 10 strands of the...
Thanks again for the fantastic write up about the clew suspension for underquilts. Couple of questions though,
- is 1/16 shock cord stout enough for a winter quilt? Is there a suggested/guess re...
I’m so impressed with the clew idea. Your assessment of the currrnt shock cord suspension system mirrors my experience ( limited as it is). I’ve just finished making my second underquilt and find...
Hi All,
I'm hoping to come too. It will be the first time to hang with others and I have plenty of questions. Especially regarding getting the most of an under quilt. But, have to say I am...
The EVO does seem “evolved” but, stupid question: is an EVO the same as a soft shackle or is it a special kind of soft shackle? Is this something you can buy pretty much anywhere Amstel line is...
I’m interested too. Will be my first group hang and looking forward to it. May actually head over to Bee Creek before then since I’ve not had a chance to try my gear out yet.
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Please note that I’m totally wet behind the ears but... I recently made an UQ (super warm with 17oz of 850 down) and was surprised how many cold spots I had.
Having looked at all the quilts on...
Hi Tuxhiker and B Bob 58, thanks for the local intros. I’d like to do a trip sometime to the coast too. Was down there a lot after Katrina but not much since.
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Shug, I am so honored to be welcomed by you. Thanks
Ken
Love the videos!
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Hahaha B. Bob. I’m sure Bill would agree but Inspector Morse begs to differ.
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Hi Charlotte,
Thanks for letting me know. I love the Sipsey and looking to go there soon. Getting live pointers from fellow hikers would be fantastic. I’ll have to look around this site to see if...
Hi Everyone,
I have been getting amazing information from this forum. Can’t wait to participate. It so amazing how nuanced “hang your own hang” is. I am such a newbie and yet in less than two...