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Lowtech, what pole are you using?

Kitsap, did you make that hammock? Do you have a pattern, including pole lengths? Thanks

WV Thank you – your PBH looks like what I need – banana back with knees raised. Can you please advise me more: You mention above, 'In this video the head end is only slightly elevated (look at the...

the most comfortable hammock for me is super high quality, thick, soft cotton fabric with cotton cord
NTXKayakr, do you mean the bed of the hammock is cotton fabric? Where are the cords? Can you...

Full time for about 12 years - cured my back pain, but still can't sleep on a bed.

Been hanging every night for 10 years - just find a way wherever I am. Windows, doors, ceiling...6mm screw is good enough in timber. A piece of timber screwed on the wall at home.

There's a neat organizer here

Albumshttp://www.hammockforums.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=39334&stc=1&d=1346945893

It keeps all my toggles, ropes, cords, tree straps, stakes handy and...

Thanks guys, very helpful. The original sealant is still sticky, hasn't changed in 1.5 years. Do I have to take it off first? Or just paint over it?

Correction. I drill a 2.5 mm hole and put a 6 mm screw in it.

I've been sleeping in my hammock every night, wherever I go, for 10 years. Many hotels. Paul Zissou's method has never failed me (but I'm only 65kg). Use it on windows too, wood or aluminum. Or put...

Used my MacCat spinn UL in heavy rain for the first time and it leaked all along the ridgeline. Every time a drop hit the apex it splashed right through. Anyone had this experience? The glue along...

I've been sleeping mainly in a silk hammock (indoors) for a couple of years. It's very nice, breathable, no static, etc. It's a good thick-ish satin weave, no extra maintenance.
One downside is no...

Mancat, the pictures are fine in public. Maybe you could send me your instructions again.
The first one shows the pocket during manufacture: having stitched it to the point shown, it gets folded...

Hi Mancat, Your instructions seem to have disappeared... Anyway, the pictures seem to be at oldyellahide's profile> albums. Hope you can find them. Otherwise send me yr email and I'll send them...

If someone would be so kind as to tell me how to post pictures, I could show how I have done my stretch-bridges, also using hiking sticks and spreader bars. Thanks.

Having made a few of these stretch-bridge chrysalis-type hammocks, it's become clear it is a sophisticated design - a big breakthrough in hammock comfort, it seems. Three main elements: cat-cut...

Did you send it off?

Hi Kreech, Been thinking about this too. How about a lightweight (cuben?) tarp under the UQ, pulled up with shock cord? Would have to have shocks midway down the sides as well as on the corners.

Inspector I am verified for Paypal. Let me know the cost including postage to the Netherlands and I'll drop the $ in your account. There may be couple of options, like airmail, or courier (Fedex)....

Anyone have an original Chrysalis with the panels in the bed of the hammock?
Like the one in the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DaTc8kLa4I.
Thanks.

still got the eureka for sale?

Have one, almost unused. Indoors only and few times. Pls email directly, Peter

Very interesting Tee Dee, thanks.
Have you tried aluminum pipe as toggles. 10-12mm pipe could work?

Hi Bradley, What are the poles made of, what diameter? Thinking of adding some to one of my hammocks. Thanks.

At home I have a simple pulley on one side. In the morning I pull the hammock up near the ceiling and it stays there all day, with bedding in it. Most people don't even see it.

Been hanging indoors every night for 10 years, at home, hotels, anywhere. Weight 140 lbs. Use regular bolts. Eyebolts stick out further so they put a lot of extra sideways torque. A lot of the trick...

Thanks - I'll try Scott

Hi All, any ideas where to get good bug netting? Thanks

Don't know about under the knees, but I just found a good summer pillow: use a bicycle inner tube, take out the valve, blow it up just a little (one blow is plenty), and put the safety cap on. Of...

Thanks for the replies.
Has anyone else found a way?
How about Gossamer gear Lightrek 4 poles?

Anyone have advice on which hiking poles can take the weight of a loaded hammock (in case there are no trees) at the best price? And compact for aircraft travel?
Thanks. Enjoying the ideas on HF.

Is there something special about nalgene bottles? How about an ordinary PE coke or pepsi bottle?

Headchange, Do you mean just this thin Neat Sheet will keep one warm as a UQ down to 50-60F? Nothing else?
Anyone know what Neat Sheet is called in Europe/UK?
Thanks

Is there a website or does anyone have pictures or description/specs of the switchback hammock? Thanks.

I've lived in a hammock for 7 years (damaged back, can't sleep in a bed). Take it with me wherever I go. Can almost always hang with thin straps around the corner of window and door. Try to use the...

i meant information!

Thanks for all your feedback and insulation

Hello, has anyone tried plain bubble wrap for insulation underneath?