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  1. I find that the lower limit of a poncho liner...

    I find that the lower limit of a poncho liner (really all TQs) is completely dependent on what UQ you pair with it. I use a poncho liner for summer trips (in US Southeast) and love it. However,...
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    I'm a big guy, too, and I find that hammock...

    I'm a big guy, too, and I find that hammock stretch really impacts the comfort of a hammock. If you want to test suspensions separate from hammocks, I suggest a simple DIY tablecloth hammock. A...
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    I just broke a Myerstech UHMPE strap (user error;...

    I just broke a Myerstech UHMPE strap (user error; trees way too far apart), so I decided to try whoopies for the first time. I've used straps and a Becket Hitch for a few years and looking forward...
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    Ya know, I think I remember seeing that thread...

    Ya know, I think I remember seeing that thread now that you mention it. Thanks.
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    Silicone-Treated Sheet As A Tarp?

    Hackaday has a post up about using Silicone and Naptha to waterproof a (presumably) cotton sheet into a waterproof tarp.
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  6. Yikes! Very close call. I'm glad you were OK. ...

    Yikes! Very close call. I'm glad you were OK.

    Stress & fatigue are real enemies, especially when you are setting up camp. I recently snapped a UHMWPE strap because it was 1:45am and I was ready...
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    I can't comment on the stand design, but I'm...

    I can't comment on the stand design, but I'm impressed with this type of prototyping. Good job!
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    The Hot Hands hand warmers claim 10 hours. My...

    The Hot Hands hand warmers claim 10 hours. My experience say it's probably more like 6 hours of adequate warmth.
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    FS: What is the volume of this pack?

    What is the volume of this pack?
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    Hello from South MS.

    Hello from South MS.
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    I'm head left, feet right. I'm pretty sure that...

    I'm head left, feet right. I'm pretty sure that was what was in the Hennessy Hammock instructions the first time I'd ever been in a hammock. I just did what I was told and now that's what feels...
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    To get my son into hammocks, I used a hiking pole...

    To get my son into hammocks, I used a hiking pole as a spreader bar between our hammocks on the same two trees. There is a _drastic_ weight difference between us so I hung under him rather than...
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    You might have hit on something there. The...

    You might have hit on something there. The difference might not only be in how fastidious a camper is to having their setup just right, but also what they consider an acceptable amount of dampness....
  14. I don't have any info for you, but I found a post...

    I don't have any info for you, but I found a post with pics that might fit your description:...
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    Thanks for the review. I approve of using gear...

    Thanks for the review. I approve of using gear that is "good enough" for the money. I have some expensive stuff but I don't want to always subject those gear items to abuse, especially if I'm not...
  16. The bugnet will need to be as long as the...

    The bugnet will need to be as long as the ridgeline on the hammock. I think conventional wisdom for a good lay is to have a ridgeline around 85-90% of the length of your hammock. So, a 12' hammock...
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    I bought a Tensa Solo on the forums and just got...

    I bought a Tensa Solo on the forums and just got the time to try it out. Decided to go for a "no-tree" hang from the truck. Other than being stinkin hot in Mississippi, it worked just fine. I'm sure...
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    I have a similar setup on my porch with 4" eye...

    I have a similar setup on my porch with 4" eye bolts. Holds my considerable heft just fine.

    8x8" posts, concreted in, ceiling joists overhead, so calm down, I have seen all the videos of porch...
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    It would probably work. If you are sheeting over...

    It would probably work. If you are sheeting over the joists, I would add a plenty of blocking between the joists on both ends to spread the force out and make sure you don't twist the joist over...
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    Ooh. I've never thought of this use case. This...

    Ooh. I've never thought of this use case. This might be the way I get my youngest (4yo) into a hammock all night without having to rig up a spreader bar for hammocks holding VASTLY different...
  21. FS: Does the Gossamer Gear pack include a hip belt?

    Does the Gossamer Gear pack include a hip belt?
  22. FS: I haven't seen a PM. When I try to send you one,...

    I haven't seen a PM. When I try to send you one, I get the following error:

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  23. FS: I'll take the Tensa Solo setup. PM me paypal...

    I'll take the Tensa Solo setup. PM me paypal info.
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    FS: There's also a blue color. It comes in a blue...

    There's also a blue color. It comes in a blue bag.

    I was sitting in a hammock in my TurtleDog stand this morning supervising the kids playing and reading the forum. I saw this post and thought,...
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    Not an issue for me. Just wanted to remind us all...

    Not an issue for me. Just wanted to remind us all that there's a lot of knowledge stored in this forum. Those that came before us knew some stuff.


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    Don't forget to search for old posts. Apparently...

    Don't forget to search for old posts. Apparently there are 1383 threads already on HF that mention permethrin. Lots of gold to mine there.
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    I've only ever sprayed with Sawyer spray. But...

    I've only ever sprayed with Sawyer spray. But I'm thinking of getting some concentrate and dunking just to see the difference. I've never noticed a smell with the spray.
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    I also recommend the Kelty if you aren't...

    I also recommend the Kelty if you aren't concerned with weight.

    For double the price and half the weight, a Dutch rectangle tarp would work, though slightly bigger than 9x9. They are 11x9.5...
  29. Welcome! That sounds like an amazing trip. ...

    Welcome! That sounds like an amazing trip.

    How will you be traveling? Where are your priorities on gear (weight, bulk, durability, etc.)?
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    100%. I used a PLUQ for a while, but once I...

    100%.

    I used a PLUQ for a while, but once I bought a HG Econ Phoenix I will never go back. It is amazing how much better a "real" UQ works.
  31. FS: I’ll take it (the green half-zipped one) ...

    I’ll take it (the green half-zipped one)


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  32. To add to that, we can take into account the...

    To add to that, we can take into account the cuts.

    The best I can find on Google, the bottom edge of the tarp (parallel to the ground) is 78".
    132" (11ft ridgeline) cut to 78" means we remove 54"...
  33. If you find some good spots, I'd be interested,...

    If you find some good spots, I'd be interested, too. I've never camped in LA, but it's not much of a drive from South MS.
  34. Good job! Looks nice.

    Good job! Looks nice.
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    Yep. I have definitely seen that video. These are...

    Yep. I have definitely seen that video. These are 6x6 posts concreted into the dirt with the patio poured around them with ceiling joists between them overhead. I feel pretty good with this setup....
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    Have no fear. In addition to the math mentioned...

    Have no fear. In addition to the math mentioned above, here's a personal attestation.

    I'm the same weight as you and my DIY 2x2 Turtledog holds me just fine. I've never even been worried about...
  37. Thread: Zing-it

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    Good to know. For 1.75mm TreeStuff + coupon code...

    Good to know. For 1.75mm TreeStuff + coupon code is slightly cheaper than Dutch. I didn't investigate applicable shipping on either site.
  38. FS: I'll take it for $65 + Shipping. Payment coming...

    I'll take it for $65 + Shipping. Payment coming per PM info
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    I'm always interested in what people are doing or...

    I'm always interested in what people are doing or trying out for one-tree hangs. Thanks for sharing.
  40. FS: Have you got a total weight for the package so I...

    Have you got a total weight for the package so I can estimate shipping? Or we can PM about addresses for shipping charges.
  41. Very cool. Good work. I wonder how I could do...

    Very cool. Good work.

    I wonder how I could do this in my backyard? Hmm....
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    I'm not familiar with the Traveller bags, but you...

    I'm not familiar with the Traveller bags, but you could probably right something up similar to a Poncho Liner Underquilt (PLUQ). Some no-sew instructions are here:...
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    People do many different things, but if I were...

    People do many different things, but if I were only going to have 1 UQ, I'd go with a 20*. In your situation, I'd buy that one first. You can easily use a 20* in the summer, but using a 40* in the...
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    I have a HG Econ Phoenix 40 and a SLD TrailWinder...

    I have a HG Econ Phoenix 40 and a SLD TrailWinder 20. Both are solid kit and I recommend both.


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    Welcome from Hattiesburg

    Welcome from Hattiesburg
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    FS: What are the dimensions on the Climashield TQ? Is...

    What are the dimensions on the Climashield TQ? Is that a sewn footbox?


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    "It does take a little space to transport, and at...

    "It does take a little space to transport, and at 24.5lbs, it is a little too heavy to take along hiking."

    I'd say so.

    For my backyard, I think I'll just use a half Turtle dog against a tree,...
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    "One Tree" hangs

    I've been interested in this idea for a while and have had the Tensa Solo in my cart a few times but haven't pulled the trigger. After reading the whole Tensa Outdoors site and watching YouTube...
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    DO I Need a second Hammock?

    Grills, trucks, computers...

    Some people follow that rule for houses and wives, but that's too expensive for me.


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    Man. That looks like fun. Sent from my...

    Man. That looks like fun.


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