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  1. The Draumr uses an attached stuff sack, I am...

    The Draumr uses an attached stuff sack, I am loathe to cut it off, so I'll probably just stuff it along with everything else. I have a passel of sacks I got a while back from Sierra Madre, I think...
  2. Gear Rant - the evils of undersized stuff sacks!

    Am I going to complain about how many extra grams a stuff sack or two adds to your load? Nope, that's not it. Perhaps it's the occasional disappearing cinch-lock on a stuff sack? nope.

    No, what...
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    In addition to Carver's video on dead trees,...

    In addition to Carver's video on dead trees, here's a video from an arborist that will be useful for identifying potential problems with urban/"domestic" trees.

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  4. Reach out to Dejoha, perhaps by a PM. He's very...

    Reach out to Dejoha, perhaps by a PM. He's very familiar with hammocking spots in the Flagstaff area.
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    Some minor grumbles about Dutch's website.

    So, I've got a trio of minor beefs with Dutch's website.


    This is the biggest beef: The primary text color of descriptions and such used across the website is TOO LIGHT. Pump up the...
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    HOW MANY TIMES DOES MAKING THIS A STICKY HAVE TO...

    HOW MANY TIMES DOES MAKING THIS A STICKY HAVE TO BE SUGGESTED?!!!

    This looks to be the closest to a GOOD single explanation of thread selection I've been able to find, with some bonus info...
  7. If you already have the Amok tarp, you could...

    If you already have the Amok tarp, you could probably use that as a pattern for something made of a lighter material.
  8. Flash, could you provide a picture of your...

    Flash, could you provide a picture of your solution? I just can't quite get The Vision in my mind on it. For me being able to keep the straps tidy would be handy, since driplines aren't a frequent...
  9. Thread: Sap removal

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    Dish soap is DA BOMB for getting bug guts off of...

    Dish soap is DA BOMB for getting bug guts off of things. Why? Because, dish soap is made for cleaning food off, and what are bugs?
  10. Thank you for taking the time to reply. so its...

    Thank you for taking the time to reply. so its more like a handmade craftsman quality car vs an assembly line and quality varies much more on the assembly line.

    An assembly line in Asia...
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    Stick to simple. Replace that monstrous...

    Stick to simple.

    Replace that monstrous ropey-thing with a pair of Amsteel Blue Continuous Loops. (You can even pick different colors.) Pick up a pair of climbing carabiners. You can use the...
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    Get your Dad a cordless drill with a CLUTCH. ...

    Get your Dad a cordless drill with a CLUTCH. 18v/20v - Rigid, DeWalt, Makita, Bosch or Milwaukee. $100 or so, makes a good present. If the drill he was using already has a clutch, and he was...
  13. Regarding the restrictiveness of a sleeping bag,...

    Regarding the restrictiveness of a sleeping bag, if you aren't using a rectangular bag rather than a mummy bag, that will likely help. Frankly, given your concerns, unless space/weight is a real...
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    no doubt, if there's ever going to be a Medal of...

    no doubt, if there's ever going to be a Medal of Freedom, Nobel Prize or Oscar awarded for hammocking, it should be going to Shug.
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    heya Rusty, I know you're a Southern (Texas)...

    heya Rusty, I know you're a Southern (Texas) fella, you any relation to that Earl Shackleford guy over in 'Bama?
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    Got my tracking number today. Wohoooo!

    Got my tracking number today. Wohoooo!
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    Ordered an XL in blue. It's a REAL long time to...

    Ordered an XL in blue. It's a REAL long time to April, surprisingly long.
  18. So, I got a chance to get my set up today. Takes...

    So, I got a chance to get my set up today. Takes some serious futzing to get it dialed in. Not sure that I have mine dialed in yet. Tried it with two different hammocks, it was much easier to get...
  19. That tubing profile is pretty cool. I would have...

    That tubing profile is pretty cool. I would have thought that a simple modest ovalization of the tubing would accomplish the same thing.
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    So, here's the pics. I thought about taking pics...

    So, here's the pics. I thought about taking pics while using it as I futz around with my new Tensa 4, but it's 90+ out there, not exactly topquilt weather. So you get pics on my living room floor....
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    Personally, I don't give a rat's patootie whether...

    Personally, I don't give a rat's patootie whether it's a scam or "legit." It's a blatant rip-off of someone else's work, and as such doesn't deserve anything more than blazing hot scorn and a swift...
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    Not Chinese brand. American brand, Chinese made.

    Not Chinese brand. American brand, Chinese made.
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    I heartily recommend if speed of acquisition is...

    I heartily recommend if speed of acquisition is of importance. I ordered my quilt midweek last week (see other thread for details), it arrived yesterday.
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    TurtleDogs have been made using Mil-Surp...

    TurtleDogs have been made using Mil-Surp antenna/camo netting stands. Each TD leg is made using two sections, so they can be broken down and put into a car trunk.
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    Came today, I'll try to get pics up tomorrow.

    Came today, I'll try to get pics up tomorrow.
  26. I got my notice that mine's ready, did the Paypal...

    I got my notice that mine's ready, did the Paypal and now I just have to kick back and wait for it to show up. Wooo buddy!!
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    WOOOHOO!! Got my shipping notice. Huzzzzahhhh.

    WOOOHOO!! Got my shipping notice. Huzzzzahhhh.
  28. Well, that's a fine thing to hear, because with...

    Well, that's a fine thing to hear, because with the coinage sending/sent to Tensa and UGQ, I'ma gunna need all the help I can get. :D
  29. hmmm, I wonder: Is Shug going to get another...

    hmmm, I wonder: Is Shug going to get another pitcher of Kool-Aid for us with the upcoming XL / 4.0?

    Let's hope so...
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    Now, the antici....

    pation!

    Just Ordered a Ready To Ship Bandit Top Quilt. 20deg, 850 fill, Moroccan Blue & Green Tea, 55" x 78". I reckon I'll likely have it by the end of next week.
  31. Setting up for camping with 3 people is always...

    Setting up for camping with 3 people is always expensive. No matter what you do, you're looking at 3 sets of insulation (sleeping bags and/or quilts and/or pads), 3 hammocks and a tarp or two, or 1...
  32. Liquid Pumpkin pattern in blue would be way cool.

    Liquid Pumpkin pattern in blue would be way cool.
  33. Care to share why you don't have any econ models...

    Care to share why you don't have any econ models any longer?
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    hands down, "WHOOPIE SLING":cool:

    hands down, "WHOOPIE SLING":cool:
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    THIS. 'Tis the only reason I raised the matter.

    THIS. 'Tis the only reason I raised the matter.
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    IF part of the purpose of HammockForums.net, and...

    IF part of the purpose of HammockForums.net, and by extension, those posting here, is to "spread the love of hammocks", it's best to not go down the road of "secret handshakes and mystical...
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    A suggestion, if I may: When using acronyms,...

    A suggestion, if I may:

    When using acronyms, unless they are EXTREMELY well known, i.e. USA, UN, FBI, NFL, etc, always unpack the acronym the first time you use it in a post.

    The only "UCR" of...
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    Single or double layer?

    Single or double layer?
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    Part of the reason they've all but disappeared is...

    Part of the reason they've all but disappeared is that their customer base has likewise all but disappeared. Not much in the way of textile items are made in either country. It simply makes sense...
  40. This is aimed at the people who CAN'T easily...

    This is aimed at the people who CAN'T easily transport 5', or 4' poles. If you can easily transport such poles, then there are already options on the market.
  41. That makes a lot of sense, and would likely be...

    That makes a lot of sense, and would likely be especially applicable to me since I tend to do my eating in restaurants when I'm on the road. Roll in to the camping location, set up, then go get some...
  42. Well, I laid down a tenner to get on the list for...

    Well, I laid down a tenner to get on the list for a Tensa 4 stand, now comes The Wait.
  43. Lose the 919. An Africa Twin lands between the...

    Lose the 919. An Africa Twin lands between the two, but I'd say it's closer to the 919 than to the ST. Of course, bone stock, it's easier to get on and off the 919 than the ST.
  44. An RDL on a DR650? How very.... artisanal. I...

    An RDL on a DR650? How very.... artisanal. I don't think I've ever seen or heard of such a thing. It does explain why the seat looked so familiar, if out of place, as I've got an RDL on my ST1300,...
  45. Good golly, is that a WR250R? It's pretty...

    Good golly, is that a WR250R? It's pretty clearly a Yamaha. The seat you've got on it is.... different, for a DP/dirt bike. Or is it a Yamaha's big 660 thumper? (whatever the designation.)

    I...
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    They won't need a Chameleon to do the tandem...

    They won't need a Chameleon to do the tandem thing. Just the spreader bars and suspension using Beetle Buckles. Heck, you could tandem a pair of bridge hammocks if you want. It's all in the...
  47. This. Or, you won't, but you'll probably also no...

    This. Or, you won't, but you'll probably also no longer be concerned about not hanging at night on your property.

    As for me, I'd do it, but 'tis not my property. I live in a townhome complex,...
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    Utah Valley, aka Provo/Orem area, 30 miles south...

    Utah Valley, aka Provo/Orem area, 30 miles south of SLC.
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    About 250 miles or so.

    About 250 miles or so.
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    Top Quilt : How Wide?

    I am looking at getting a premium TQ from one of our cottage vendors. Contenders currently are HG Burrow 20 / Econ 20 (55" wide), UGQ Bandit XL (60"), and a Loco Libre Ghost Pepper 20 (55"), EE...
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