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    Who ever ended up with the Sol can email Jetboil...

    Who ever ended up with the Sol can email Jetboil for a new cozy. That original cozy is too thin to protect from burns and fits so loose that if you hold only the handle, it will allow the mug to...
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    I made an under quilt from a poncho liner, very...

    I made an under quilt from a poncho liner, very simple process, I folded it to 3.5 x 5 and sewed a pocket on each of the 5 foot sides and added shock cord. Also made a top quilt from a poncho liner...
  3. Head south, like south MS, south AL, North FL. ...

    Head south, like south MS, south AL, North FL. You may have a few cold days, but it will most likely be 80 on Christmas Day.
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    How do you scratch?

    How do you scratch?
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    I used one 4 x 4 post and put an eye bolt in the...

    I used one 4 x 4 post and put an eye bolt in the side of my shed. The post is 16' from the shed. I have a 12" tarp so it allows 2 feet extra on each end. The post is 10' long with 3.5 feet in the...
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    Yep, 7/64th amsteel has a 1400 pound break...

    Yep, 7/64th amsteel has a 1400 pound break strength vs Zing-it at 400 pounds, I like the extra 1000 pounds of Widow Maker protection. Of course with the tarp line I am up to 2,800 pounds of...
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    Back when i was a mean little kid, we would tie a...

    Back when i was a mean little kid, we would tie a few short piece of uncoated bank line on a 1/2" or larger nut, fray the ends of the line and toss it up around a street light. The bats think it is...
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    I was going to change my WBBB ridge line to...

    I was going to change my WBBB ridge line to zing-it or something lighter weight, but I have reconsidered. In fact I am changing my tarp ridge line to amsteel. I think it is worth the extra weight...
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    Thanks to Hurricane Isaac

    I was scouting around the neighborhood for a good spot to hang. The best spot I found was down by the lake. there are two good sized oaks about 18 feet apart and only a little brush in the way. I...
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    Stay on this site and search for a few youtube...

    Stay on this site and search for a few youtube vids, you will figure it out and learn a lot more as well.
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    You are a "stand-up guy", Thanks, PS. feel...

    You are a "stand-up guy", Thanks,


    PS. feel free to jump in on any of WTB that I post, if you will buy it and send it to me for free. hahahaha
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    The Skeeter Beater Pro is also a starter hammock,...

    The Skeeter Beater Pro is also a starter hammock, but the resale value is in the 30 to 40 dollar range so most people, me included, keep them as a backup or loaner. Hennessy on the other hand is a...
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    Yep, ole Shug has caused me to spend a lot. ...

    Yep, ole Shug has caused me to spend a lot. WBBB, Hennessy Hex, UQ, TQ, Whoopies x 2, etc. But guess what, all of Shug's information was good and I only had to buy once. Thanks Shug.
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    I made the PLTQ 7' x 30" with the foot pocket...

    I made the PLTQ 7' x 30" with the foot pocket seamed up about 24". The PLUQ is folded the other way to make a 5' x 3.5' doubled. I am still tinkering with the suspension but i think it will work. ...
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    wow, I am responsible for 8/10,000 of that, haha...

    wow, I am responsible for 8/10,000 of that, haha Congratulations Dutch.
  16. If I were buying today, the Arrowhead Equipment...

    If I were buying today, the Arrowhead Equipment Toxaway would bet a close look. It is about the size of a Hennessy Hex, weight is very low at 14 oz and it is on sale now for $80.00.
  17. Thread: Pertex 5

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    We know very little about it as our supplier told...

    We know very little about it as our supplier told us it was a one off special.

    If the supplier knows little about the material, how could any of the forum members know anything about it?
  18. I got the Hennessy Hex Poly, it is about $60.00,...

    I got the Hennessy Hex Poly, it is about $60.00, the silnylon version is lighter but about twice the price.
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    Looks like mine

    I stitched mine together a few weeks ago but did not have time to do any setup before surgery. I am getting around pretty good for the 3rd week after total hip replacement. I will drag it out...
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    Sticky: It is very simple, at age 61 with a...

    It is very simple, at age 61 with a titanium/crosslinked poly hip joint, bad back, and a touch of arthritis, I can't carry enough "stuff" to be comfortable on the ground. The WBBB only weighs a few...
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    Yep, me too.

    Yep, me too.
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    Down here in the "rain belt" it is a good idea to...

    Down here in the "rain belt" it is a good idea to keep your tarp on top so it can be put up first. I am making snake skin type sleeves out of mosquito netting for my tarp. The snake skins work well...
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    Sticky: Thanks, great article

    Thanks, great article
  24. I had about the same issues to workout before...

    I had about the same issues to workout before purchase. I had/have a Skeeter Beater Pro and 10'x12' Etowah tarp. The new upgrade is a WBBB D 1.7 and the Hennessy Hex Tarp. The Hex tarp seemed to...
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    I use 6' on the back side and 12' on the front...

    I use 6' on the back side and 12' on the front (zipper side) because I use poles to prop the front up during the day. On the Hennessy Hex I put 2) 12' tie outs on each tab.
  26. Thread: Setting up

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    Is that a thong or a hammock!!!!! Hahahaha. Just...

    Is that a thong or a hammock!!!!! Hahahaha. Just kidding
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    I am going by a commercial carpet store and...

    I am going by a commercial carpet store and checkout the thinner padding or the poly underlayment for laminate flooring.

    Might go by UPS and buy some bubble wrap
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    stove

    I'll take it,
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    Snake Skins XL on a WBBB

    I put the snake skins on after removing the buckles and loop, installing a bare 8" loop, install the snake skins then larks head a single descender ring on to the 8" loop. The loop and buckles are...
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    My 1.7 Double arrived on Wednesday. Compared to...

    My 1.7 Double arrived on Wednesday. Compared to my Skeeter Beater Pro it is much stronger and has a much flatter lie. At 245# I max out the Skeeter Beater.

    The Double 1.1 would have been OK but...
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    Hey Petal. I am from Petal, live in Purvis now.

    Hey Petal. I am from Petal, live in Purvis now.
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    A guy on evilbay has 1.3 oz silnylon 65"wide for...

    A guy on evilbay has 1.3 oz silnylon 65"wide for $2.00 per foot/ $6.00 per yard. Several colors.
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    Thanks, I'll use the 2.2 Zingit, the piece of...

    Thanks, I'll use the 2.2 Zingit, the piece of amsteel is 25' and I really wanted to make a pair of whoopie slings.
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    I don't want to hijack this thread, but maybe...

    I don't want to hijack this thread, but maybe expand on ridge line information, Hope this is ok, if not someone tell me.

    What rope is acceptable to use as structural ridgeline. I have 7/64th...
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    Hello from south Mississippi

    Southern Noob here, just wanted to say hello and thank you for all the good information.

    The Skeeter Beater Pro, 10' x 12' Etowah tarp and I made it through one peaceful night. There are still...
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    My 1.7 DL is on the way. It was ordered only 1...

    My 1.7 DL is on the way. It was ordered only 1 week ago.
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    Thanks, I bought 4 descender rings and a few...

    Thanks,
    I bought 4 descender rings and a few pegs from REI, tree straps, 7/64 amsteel and suspension straps from Arrowhead, and a tarp from Ben's Backwoods. This should make the Skeeter Beeter Pro...
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