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    I have an Expedition side zip, and for the price...

    I have an Expedition side zip, and for the price it works well. I swapped out the original suspension lines and straps with whoopie slings and new treehuggers from Paul at AHE, and I set it up a...
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    Happy this thread has taken off! At the moment,...

    Happy this thread has taken off! At the moment, I'm doing my practice hangs in my carport since I have a lack of good trees. Looking at all of the hammock stand threads (and great designs) on here...
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    Thanks for that insight Grizz! I'm so happy that...

    Thanks for that insight Grizz! I'm so happy that there are so many on HF who know way more about all of this than I could ever hope to pick up on my own. I can be a bit dense sometimes :)

    Now all...
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    Thanks WV! I would never have guessed that the...

    Thanks WV! I would never have guessed that the downforce would be half the weight, and angling the eyebolt down to put it more in line with the tension on the suspension lines makes sense.

    My HH...
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    Whoops!

    I guess the diagram didn't post. Let's see if this works:
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    Hammock Stand Physics Question

    Hi ya'll! I've been thinking of making a portable hammock stand and I have a question that I can't quite figure out with my minimal trig and physics knowledge.

    I created a sketch based on this...
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    Awesome service from JrB on the Dutch Clips!...

    Awesome service from JrB on the Dutch Clips! Ordered a pair on Saturday and they hit my mailbox today (Wednesday). These things are cool!
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    Another big thumbs up for Paul! I ordered new...

    Another big thumbs up for Paul! I ordered new whoopie slings and chain links during the rush of the sale, and even with me accidentally putting in the wrong zip code still got them within a week! My...
  9. Hammocking in Black Balsalm/Shining Rock Wilderness?

    Alright, since the weather is supposed to be nice and clear and it's not yet the weekend I'm thinking of doing an overnight tomorrow (6/9) in this area of the Blue Ridge Parkway. I'm thinking of...
  10. Love That Place

    I'm still working on my trip report, but I did my first solo backpacking trip (and first time in my hammock) in all that rain the Tuesday and Wednesday the week previous to your hike (6/1-6/2). I...
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    Actually, I have a pretty ambitious hiking...

    Actually, I have a pretty ambitious hiking schedule this week (gotta love going back to college after the military and getting to take summer break :) ).

    Tuesday I'm going to Kings Mountain and...
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    Just a quick update- slept in the hammock for the...

    Just a quick update- slept in the hammock for the first time last night. Two months ago, I was hobbling around with a cane because of a bulging L5 disk in my spine. Now, I woke up this morning with...
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    Well, took a little break for dinner and a Target...

    Well, took a little break for dinner and a Target run, and when I came back the hammock was here! Acting on a hunch, I tied the treehugger straps off to the end trusses on my 12x16 metal carport,...
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    Thanks for all the info! Now, just waiting for...

    Thanks for all the info! Now, just waiting for the package to hit the porch!

    My brother and I are screening in my front porch this weekend, so a Lowe's trip is definitely in the cards. I'm just...
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    Getting My First Hammock Today!

    While I'm waiting for "Brown Santa" (the UPS man) to deliver my new toy, I just wanted to thank everyone on here for the great information, the videos etc. :) It's made my decision very easy!

    I...
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    1001 Uses for Reflectix?

    Well, I was minding my own business looking around Lowe's when somehow a 16"x25' roll of Reflectix (that wonderful Mylar and bubble wrap stuff) ended up in my cart. I'm sure ya'll know how that...
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    Thanks for the info! Definitely getting a BB,...

    Thanks for the info! Definitely getting a BB, just trying to decide which one.
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    Los Uno, is that the 1.7 single layer or double...

    Los Uno, is that the 1.7 single layer or double layer? I'm about 250ish, and would love to get something lighter than the 1.7 double layer if possible.
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    I'm trying to figure out how to flim-flam the...

    I'm trying to figure out how to flim-flam the wife out of $100 (I am but a lowly student using my GI Bill, she's my sugar momma for the next couple of years). Just getting into hammocking, need a...
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    Thanks everyone for the input and to DougTheElder...

    Thanks everyone for the input and to DougTheElder and swampfox for the generous offers! It seems like you two like to keep a well stocked gear closet :)

    In the same boat in regards to pre-holiday...
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    Think I may take a trip out to Lexington (all the...

    Think I may take a trip out to Lexington (all the way from Olympia :) ) to check out a new outfitter. We sure can use one. Not to knock The Backpacker or Half Moon too much, but lately they seem...
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    I'm in the same boat as you Tagg, and in about...

    I'm in the same boat as you Tagg, and in about the same place! Maybe the nice people around here want to hold a hang for our benefit?

    I was thinking of heading up to Mt. Rogers in January, but...
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    Thanks for the info all! We're all ears (or, uh,...

    Thanks for the info all! We're all ears (or, uh, eyes is I guess more appropriate :laugh:).

    @ Pan- The Sierra Sniveller looks really promising. All ya'lls stuff looks great, just figuring out...
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    Thanks Opie! Your tarp tensioners look great, and...

    Thanks Opie! Your tarp tensioners look great, and if we go sil-nylon instead of Spinn they are also on the list.

    Still considering whoopie slings, but think we're going Warbonnets webbing/ buckle...
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    Hi from a Newbie

    Hi, first post here. Been researching and drooling over stuff for a few weeks, and the wife and I are planning our hanging adventures starting in the spring. The weather will be nice, and hopefully...
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