I’m assuming this is standard lay, not reverse lay. Is that right?
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I’m assuming this is standard lay, not reverse lay. Is that right?
I’ll take it!
Thanks for the mini review. I’m set with quilts for cold weather, but I know that when warm weather returns, my desire for a 50° quilt will be renewed, and when that happens, I’ll be headed to SLD. ...
Sounds perfect. I’ll take it. (The green one)
I’m interested in the green pillow. What are the dimensions and weight?
Yes. I think your takeaways are spot on. It’s definitely a 1P shelter.
The beak tieouts do have lighter duty reinforcements. They clearly aren’t designed to be primary tieout points.
Update:...
OK, I got outside today and played around with the Thunderfly, and here’s what I came up with.
I marked up the photos to add some measurements since you were curious about length, and footprint. ...
Welcome to your introductory course in condensation.
Can’t be certain, of course, but that’s almost certainly what was going on. Most tarps will trap condensation when there’s lots of humidity...
You really need some nice person to set up his Thuderfly on the ground this weekend and get you some photos.
I’ll try to do that.
(I just recently rigged up some new cordage/hardware to...
Is it 10.5’ long, or possibly 11’?
Saying “hey” from the ‘Boro!
Gah! Time for me to finally use/learn taut line hitch. I’ve never used it, so I always forget about it.
EDIT: Taut line can be made slippery, and still work, right?
That’s a good tip.
In the past, I’ve used a Farrimond Hitch in that situation. It’s probably slightly better for this application by virtue of being easier to tie, but it’s essentially just a...
What is the weight in the White Cloud?
EDIT: Nevermind. It looks like the prices may have changed since I first saw the post? No worries—I totally understand.
Love my Thunderfly. Love panel pulls. Do recommend.
Would love to know which booties you purchased.. Can you share a link?
Before giving up on UL-type straps, it’s worth looking at the Myers straps I mentioned above. It’s a pretty new strap offering that comes very close to the weight of pure UHMWPE/Dyneema, but blends...
I love my new Myers Tech Dyneema/poly hybrid straps. Beckett hitch for hammock end connection. With a pair of Evo loops, a 15’ set weighs 3oz. You can go lighter, but the straps aren’t as nice to...
What is Henry Shires method?
(Google didn’t help me)
I had been spending entirely too much time on LighterPack, so when this sale came up, I did something rash and bought something in DCF. My FOMO is the worst.
No chance it’s a custom Thunderfly with panel pulls?
Definitely second that recommendation.
I was in AZ for a few weeks recently, and I visited Kachina Peaks Wilderness to hike Mt. Humphries, and I wish I had had my hammock gear along so I could...
I’m with you: Beaks over doors.
I recommend the Zpacks Double hook apparatus for use with Warbonnet beaks. https://zpacks.com/products/double-hook-apparatus-1 Unfortunately, they don’t work...
Could you share some more info on The Fancee Feast for my education? What wick material? And how is the simmer ring constructed?
What size torso on the Ohm?
Ridgeline below the tarp introduces the ability for rain to ride the ridgeline and drip on you, which is undesirable.
You can do either way: continuous tree to tree, or split, 2 piece, ridgeline...
You’re on the right track. It sounds like you are getting the tricks figured out from trial and error.
Here’s one rule of thumb for setup—I don’t see it discussed enough, and it’s not entirely...
2nds, if it comes to it, haha.
Yeah, my kingdom to the person who can help me get closer to a cooling pillow.
Also, looking for something much smaller than a full pillow, for neck support. Maybe pill shaped?
Any help here?
Unless you are a very hot sleeper, using that thing down to 20°F is very optimistic. Just thought I should temper your expectations so you could avoid blowing money on something that doesn’t work to...
Here’s the thing: if something is the same price everywhere, it’s a good bet the manufacturer has set a minimum advertised price, which is binding upon retailers.
EDIT: and to assuage your...
Are you open to Zing-it-like UHMWPE? Ok with green?
US $23.91 35% Off | Tree Climbing Rope 180ft / 650lb Arborist Throw Line 1.7mm High Strength UHMWPE Tree Climbing Equipment Backpacking Hiking...
Yep. Just right! Thanks for the heads up.
I’ll take it. I (almost) couldn’t get the components and make one myself for that price.
I’ll take it.
Oops. Got distracted by the crying baby and didn’t submit. D’oh. Oh well. I’ll take seconds if it can’t go through.
I have a lot of thoughts about this topic, and some strong preferences, but instead of writing a wall of text, I'll just reference some videos to give you some ideas and avenues of experimentation....
Kelty Triptease was—and remains—a perfectly adequate guyline. It’s been discontinued, but as you’ve noticed, it seems to be available still in a few places. Get some and use it, and you wouldn’t...
I wouldn’t use tape, because it could possibly give up mid move and be a pain, and because all you have to do is larks head the new one to the old one before pulling it through.
I’m a big fan of having zippers in both sides, which helps with adjusting an underquilt, and just makes hammock life easier all the way around. This makes me lean toward the Chameleon over the...
In the swinging camp.
Currently considering a clever and ultralight way to have cordage rigged and permanently part of my kit that will enable swinging with bugnet zipped closed.
Hilarious. My new motto!!
Definitely. Go for the CR. An extra 11’ of Zing-It weights nothing, and it would seem to be good insurance. Some people claim it helps protect the tarp particularly at the area where the ridgeline...
Haha!!!
You make a compelling case.
I want that quilt.
Can you describe the taper? (That’s my only question prior to purchase.)
I really dig plain black or silver hammocks with bright accents. It’s such a good look.
Whoa! Thanks! I missed thjs. I’m glad you tried and tested it, and took one for the team. It’s disappointing that it doesn’t work, though. It’s a suspension I could get behind despite its...
Yes, a lightweight webbing is probably the best way forward for flexibility, weight, etc. I just hadn’t invested in any yet, and was trying to think outside the box in an effort to use something I...
Will it blend?
Context: I’m in a position to be more frugal in coming months, and I’m looking to shed some weight from my typical Spider-Poly/Beetle Buckle suspension. And I had an idea..
Why...
Thanks for reporting back your feedback on it. The Trail Winder certainly gets glowing reviews, and there's very, very little weight penalty associated with Apex (compared to down), and very little...
I’ll take it. Can PayPal you as soon as you can get me your PP info.
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