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    I've always had a great experience with Jeff's...

    I've always had a great experience with Jeff's gear, and dealing with him in general. I like that he's instructional by nature. He gives folks the opportunity to make most of the gear he sells...
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    I had to fiddle with my TW a bit to get it...

    I had to fiddle with my TW a bit to get it dialed-in as well. Mine is the 40° version. I've only had it down to 45° and was still warm. But one thing to note about Apex vs. down is that you don't get...
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    I'd recommend to just go ahead and make it. It's...

    I'd recommend to just go ahead and make it. It's going to be much easier to pack up & move around than your Turtledog stands- especially if you go with the telescoping option. Plus, they're quite...
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    I used to live in Will County, and completed my...

    I used to live in Will County, and completed my DIY Tensa stand when I lived there. However, I'm now in NWI. It's quite simple to make, really. I primarily followed Mike's instructions from the Tensa...
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    Welp, that's gonna be a deal-breaker for some...

    Welp, that's gonna be a deal-breaker for some folks. :lol:
  6. I think Trailheadz makes the lightest options...

    I think Trailheadz makes the lightest options now. According to their website, the Poltergeist weighs 8oz with a 200lb weight rating. And their Banshee UL is 11.5oz with a 275lb rating. I have a DH...
  7. With my eyes :lol:

    With my eyes :lol:
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    Welcome from a Region Rat up in Munster!

    Welcome from a Region Rat up in Munster!
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    What I did was drill 1/2" hole in the EMT...

    What I did was drill 1/2" hole in the EMT conduit, and then inserted 1/4" (inside diameter) PVC through the hole, leaving about 1/4" PVC sticking out both ends. Then, I melted the ends w/ a lighter...
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    You should check out the Sparrow from Dream...

    You should check out the Sparrow from Dream Hammock. Their hammocks are fully customizable and are extremely well-made. If you contact Randy, he'll walk you through the process and make...
  11. If you're a cold sleeper, I'd recommend the...

    If you're a cold sleeper, I'd recommend the Sparrow- because it allows you to get a top cover which will trap additional heat inside the hammock. Otherwise, I would probably choose the Darien. I have...
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    It's a bit of a misnomer, really. The hammock...

    It's a bit of a misnomer, really. The hammock body is still just a rectangle. It's the parallelogram cut of the bug net that makes it "asymmetrical."
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    I have two Dream Hammocks- a symmetrical Raven...

    I have two Dream Hammocks- a symmetrical Raven and an asym Darien. FWIW, I don't notice any discernible difference in comfort between either.
  14. I actually did the exact opposite. I had a HG...

    I actually did the exact opposite. I had a HG Standard Tarp w/Doors, but sold it and purchased a WB Mountainfly. While the HG tarp was nice and super lightweight, I missed having the extra side...
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    On warmer nights, I will typically kick a leg out...

    On warmer nights, I will typically kick a leg out of my TQ to cool off. So if you're like me, the half bug net system would not be a good option. I don't mind carrying an extra 6oz. to know for sure...
  16. I agree with Hutzelbein in terms of tarp design...

    I agree with Hutzelbein in terms of tarp design affecting the "tautness" of a tarp's pitch. I would also add that the geometry of the way the tarp is cut can also cause certain areas of the tarp to...
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    Excellent news on reopening, George! And I'm even...

    Excellent news on reopening, George! And I'm even happier to hear that you have your health back.
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    I also stuff mine inside the liner bag at the...

    I also stuff mine inside the liner bag at the bottom of my pack. I have had no issues with the insulation getting damaged; but I do know that synthetic insulation will break down over time after many...
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    Looks good!. I would suggest anchoring the foot...

    Looks good!. I would suggest anchoring the foot end further out. I generally set the foot end anchor line at 90° from the pole. This offers better holding power, and significantly reduces the amount...
  20. The cut of the bug net is the only thing that...

    The cut of the bug net is the only thing that makes a hammock "asymmetrical." Asym hammocks have a bug net that is shaped like a parallelogram. So if the Sparrow is symmetrical, then the bug net...
  21. Dream Hammock can make their Sparrow 12' long,...

    Dream Hammock can make their Sparrow 12' long, and they offer a symmetrical version. I believe Simply Light Designs also offers the Trail Lair in a 12' version. It's also a symmetrical hammock.
  22. I remember when Monolite first came out, someone...

    I remember when Monolite first came out, someone else had posed the question about using it for a bug net. I believe RSBTR even said that it would not be ideal for that purpose, because it doesn't...
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    I agree, hanging/pitching perpendicular to the...

    I agree, hanging/pitching perpendicular to the wind is the best way to deal with it. This is one of the many reasons why I prefer a wide tarp. It allows me to stake it out almost at ground level to...
  24. Thread: Banyan Bridge

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    A few years ago, I tested my buddy's Ridge...

    A few years ago, I tested my buddy's Ridge Runner, and was able to ge my standard UQ to fit great (it was a 3/4 length UQ, so not sure if this will work as well with a full-length quilt). I found the...
  25. I also favor the split ridgeline over continuous....

    I also favor the split ridgeline over continuous. Once you've hung your tarp over the hammock a few times, you'll be able to eyeball how much overhang there should be on each end. So all you have to...
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    After a quick Amazon search, their 180° zip and...

    After a quick Amazon search, their 180° zip and netless hammocks are in-stock. Not sure what's going in with their 360° zip version. But it appears they are still in business.
  27. I believe the Argon charcoal grey from DW should...

    I believe the Argon charcoal grey from DW should be pretty close to RSBTR. I have Dark Olive gear made from both fabrics, and there is a little bit of a difference (the Argon is slightly darker, has...
  28. Titanium grey is lighter than Charcoal grey. It's...

    Titanium grey is lighter than Charcoal grey. It's basically the standard grey you'd find in a box of Crayons. I prefer the look of Charcoal grey myself. But that's all personal preference.
    I do not...
  29. I used to own a 12' HG DCF w/ doors, and while I...

    I used to own a 12' HG DCF w/ doors, and while I liked the tarp, I felt it was lacking in width. I'm sure you could "make it work" with the Ridgerunner, but I would probably prefer a much wider tarp,...
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    Excellent quilts, and even better service! Ounce...

    Excellent quilts, and even better service! Ounce for ounce, you won't find a better deal on an UQ than SLD's Trail Winder. The design does a great job of mitigating the typical issues of synthetic...
  31. The interesting thing about the Trail Winder (in...

    The interesting thing about the Trail Winder (in the 3.6oz w/ Argon 90 configuration) is that it's only 16oz for a full-length 40° UQ. That is essentially the same weight as a full-length 40°...
  32. Thread: Ground cloth?

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    I used a ground cloth when I first started out,...

    I used a ground cloth when I first started out, but now I don't bother with it. It always got wet from condensation underneath, and seemed to get dirty anyway. I always hated putting the dirty/wet...
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    That DIY sink stove is a beast! Looked like a...

    That DIY sink stove is a beast! Looked like a great trip. Thanks for sharing!
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    This looks like a job for Super-Shug!

    This looks like a job for Super-Shug!
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    Welcome to the forum! I spent the first 16 years...

    Welcome to the forum! I spent the first 16 years of my life in Shelton/Olympia. Although the post office would sometimes label our address as Tumwater. I do miss the scenery up there!
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    Between the Phoenix and Yeti, I would probably go...

    Between the Phoenix and Yeti, I would probably go with the Phoenix, due to it being just a little longer. That said, if one of your goals is to minimize the number of UQs you have, I would highly...
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    Welcome to the forum! One of my favorite "hidden...

    Welcome to the forum! One of my favorite "hidden gem" spots is the River Ridge backpacking loop at Forest Glen Preserve. It's just south of Danville, IL- right on the IL/IN border. It's a great...
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    Sad News @ Dream Hammock

    I was unable find any mention of this on the forums. And after speaking with Randy (aka Papa Smurf) at Dream Hammock, he gave me the permission to share with you all. Some of you may already be...
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    It's definitely a good idea, and doesn't add any...

    It's definitely a good idea, and doesn't add any additional weight. I may end up doing this myself.
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    This is pretty much my exact setup, save for the...

    This is pretty much my exact setup, save for the additional grip hitch. I switched to Glowire (from Zing-It) last year and love it. Not that Zing-It was bad or didn't work. I just prefer how Glowire...
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    Well, it's a wood stove- it's not exactly rocket...

    Well, it's a wood stove- it's not exactly rocket science, and people have been making them for thousands of years. As long as you have a heat source, oxygen flow, and proper venting, it's pretty hard...
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    Great job, that stove looks amazing! And the best...

    Great job, that stove looks amazing! And the best part is, you didn't die of carbon monoxide poisoning- which is always a huge plus.
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    I don't know if too much overfill technically...

    I don't know if too much overfill technically hurts anything, but I think there is a level of diminishing returns when it comes to adding additional down. Basically, the baffle height (amount of...
  44. The underquilt is on fire. The hammock is on...

    The underquilt is on fire. The hammock is on fire. EVERYTHING IS ON FIRE!!!

    [RocketsRedGlare has entered the chat]
  45. OneClick for Hammock Forums President!

    OneClick for Hammock Forums President!
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    Shug, the "large loafer."

    Shug, the "large loafer."
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    Loco Libre makes the Ridge Reaper UQ. However,...

    Loco Libre makes the Ridge Reaper UQ. However, he's currently closed his shop- due to recovering from Covid.
  48. Is their insulated hammock just more lofty than...

    Is their insulated hammock just more lofty than other 30° UQs? Or do you think it's more due to the fact that there are zero gaps?
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    Glad to hear you are on the mend, George! PTL

    Glad to hear you are on the mend, George! PTL
  50. I think I remember Shug saying that he's taken...

    I think I remember Shug saying that he's taken his 30° Superior hammock well-below the temp rating and stayed plenty warm. I'm thinking that 30° is probably a very conservative rating for them. Just...
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