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Hmm, I made mine by combining down from two throws via a thread on this forum. I'll try to find it for you. I'm thinking of adding down from a third.

Thanks Chop. I bought a Dream Hammock (I love it) and I'm having it sent to me at Kennedy Meadows. I'm currently on the trail at Big Bear Lake. I hate my tent and air mattress. I'm going to have my...

While looking at YouTube videos on how to make a BBQ grill cover, I saw this video which uses an industrial sewing machine, Sailrite.

How to make a BBQ grill cover

I figure that you aren't...

Well, a long story but basically I found they're discontinuing these. I bought some key chain sets and used those. Here's a link: Nite Eyez KeyRack S-biners

You can find them at Lowes or Home...

I hung my tarp yesterday and took pictures (before seam sealing). I made a video I just have to edit of DIY seam sealer too. I'll post that in another thread.

One thing I would like to say is...

I finally got around to taking pictures!

This is the clew in a sock made from noseeum, with shock cord draw strings.
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Close up of the end fitting around the s-biner connections at the...

I recommend you making your baffles lengthwise instead of horizontally. That way you can implement the clew suspension system.

Good luck!

I am so happy! All the sewing is finally done. I just have to seam seal mine.

I made a lot of mistakes though. Biggest one was not paying attention to what side was up when I sewed my corners and...

Just so you know, it takes a lot of mixing. I put a wooden dowel on the end of my drill and attached four zip ties to make blades. It takes about three minutes of mixing.

Hmm, after a little research just now, I saw where someone else cut some plastic from a container (like a bleach jug).

Another guy made a stuff sack out of Tyvek. And come to think of it, I...

Hey Jellyfish, nice video! Now that I'm feeling a little more comfortable on the sewing machine, I am thinking I might make a small round bottom bag for my cooking kit. I keep the cover on it with...

I'm in process of making mine. After a mishap with shenanigans, it's coming out OK!

This is my first cut. I used tailor's chalk (Walmart, $1.57) because my marker wasn't doing such a good job....

Hi Jelleyfish, I've watched your first video many times and have started cutting my tarp.

I bought my fabric from Ripstop by the Roll, same as you, but I noticed that the width is 59", not 62"....

I am going camping this weekend. I'll take some pics this time!

I've printed out the instructions and ordered (and received) the material in the parts list. I've watched jellyfish's videos and I'm going through them again (I'm a novice at sewing).

One thing...

Wow. I know you suggested Kam snaps to me before and I resisted because I didn't think it was worth the extra expense but this is a very versatile design.

I'm trying to convince my nephew to build...

I received my s-biners and went ahead and added them to my clew suspension, swapping out the 1/32 shock cord for 1/16 shock cord.

I made a video but the audio didn't come out so I won't bother...

LOL, all you people with your newfangled machines. I'm using my mother's ols singer 206k built in 1953. It took me a while to get it working, then a lot longer to figure out how to adjust the...

I just find a construction site and ask for scraps. One window or door sized piece is plenty big enough for a tent footprint. They're usually very accommodating, but from my experiences of working...

I made mine with Para cord loops sewn in place then looped the shock cord through them. I see the advantage of being able to remove the clew+nettles for cleaning and "fluffing up in the dryer"...

No worries. I was just looking to lighten the weight. I want sure so I asked. Good advice. I'll stick to my current tree straps. ��

Not really, IMO. The reasoning behind lengthwise baffles on an UQ is due to tension on the ends. If the baffles were horizontal they'd compress more, losing loft and, subsequently, insulation. It's...

I was given these tie down straps. and plan on converting them to tree straps. They're extremely light weight and have a rating of 1000 lbs, but tag says not to exceed 1/3 of maximum, or 333 lbs.
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I noticed that when the quilt is made, first the long seams are sewn, down added, then short seams sewn, trapping some down inside the seams. Can you detect trapped down when you hold it up to the...

By the way Gadget, I wanted to let you know your video for down exchange was great. I applied the same method but after blowing into the first baffle to air it up, I decided to use my little air...

I bought two Costco down throws in a two pack. My cousin ordered them for me and I paid her because I don't have a Costco account.

I wanted two more and had a friend ready to buy them for me, but...

Hey Chop, couple of questions here regarding the PCT. First of all, I just finished my Costco/BBB down UQ. I made mine similar to the one in this thread:...

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Twigs! This is Flatfoot :)

Btw, just for the record, I bought two down quilts from Costco (2 pack) and two from BB&B (individually). They're the exact same quilt. The tags are identical with the...

I just finished with my UQ and am currently working on the clew suspension system. (I'm going to try 1/32 shock cord, 10 nettles.)

One thing I noticed as I held up the seam ripped quilt to the...

Very simple! I will have to seam rip a little more (still have 5" baffles on donor throw). I have already sewn the faux baffles on the the other one but I noticed you do that after the down is...

Hey, I'm curious what method you used to transfer the down from one to the other. I'm at that point and considering a trip to Lowes/Home Depot to get a short length of 2" pvc pipe.

Any...

Oohh, that takes all the guesswork out! Thanks.

I'm planning on doing one with faux baffles as per this thread: Costco-Differential-Cut-3-4-UQ-with-Faux-Baffles

I have three more down throws...

Thanks for the replies! I went ahead and finished it but I made them too short. Pondering what to do, I just added a few carabiners on the ends. It would be great except that I made it with...

Hey Jellyfish, I reviewed your video again as I am trying to finish up my UQ. My hammock length is roughly 118" so applying your factor of 0.875 I get 103.25." UQ length is 68" and the end...

As someone mentioned before, a simple key ring would suffice. I have descending rings but may swap out.

I'm almost done with my underquilt. I simply have to hem it and sew on loops for the shock...

I plan on hiking the PCT this year (2017). It was suggested that I tent camp the first half of the trail due to limitations on hanging spots. I'd hate to alter my mileage just to accommodate a...

Hey guys, love the ideas here. I bought two of the Costco throws (online now, twin pack for $39.95) and seam ripped one of them. I also ordered two more through Bed Bath and Beyond (on sale for...

Hello everyone! I'm from New Orleans but now live in Baton Rouge. I thru-hiked the AT in 2013 but I used a tent (Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 2).

I have since switched to a hammock. I get a much...