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Hi. I thought I would update my situation.

My Healthcare plan would not pay for a travel cpap however, they would buy me another Resmed Airsense 10.

The airsense10 is a 24v cpap so I bought it...

if you have a local mec store, they have cord lockers.

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thank you!



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sigh. troll much? I just wanted an opinion on the Z1 vs the m series that he used to own.

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sorry, didn't mean to do anything. I am in the market for a small travel cpap but I'm still not sure if the quality will be the same as I am used to.

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what is your gut telling you? will the Z1 live as long as an m series?

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has amyone here used the talentcell battery in post #1 with an M series respironics? Im wondering if it still recommended. If so, I'm buying one asap.
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Tyler

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I dont have photos, but this is the top quilt and bottom quilt design that I've usef for several years. I am very pleased that you guys here on hammock forums shared it with me.


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Maybe because i wear pjs even in august, but.....

My hammock is a year old. I havent washed it. It smells fresh and looks good so up until now i hadnt thought about it.

(......sneaks out of...

Expensive or homemade Under quiĺts can be avoided by using a spare sleeping bag under your hammock. Either pick up some tarp anchors or use the classic pebble and a rope trick.

I have a costco...

On a side note, im looking into a different approach. I'm going to test my vehicle alternator's ability to bulk charge my batteries. Hopefully i will be able to make a general statement like 1hr...

Just wanted to update you on my progress, or lack of progress.

Last july i took my equipment to a scout jamboree for real world testing.

The subcamp headquarters had generators and a special...

That many nights in a row makes you a veteran. You have my respect (and jealousy).

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As long as there are walls, fences and trees, there are going to people creating hangs without a ridge pole. Most of the time, it will be safe.

But if you already have a turtledog stand, and you...

Glad you are ok and still with us. Ill bet that your widow maker radar is going to be working overtime for a while.

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Use a ridge pole and stay safe.

Just saying theres a simple solution here.

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It is always tempting to grab the ridge pole. I know i've caught myself doing it a few times.

I wasnt grabbing the pipe at the time of failiure, but you are absolutely correct, i may have damaged...

....OR..... i compensate by getting a stronger pipe.

Perhaps both? Ie the next size of pipe with a better set up.

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I think a perfect set up should look like this....https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170627/5b29bb208c6104e7a18342b1fcc5bfb5.jpg

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Mine Failed downwards. My setup looks like this....https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170627/9fd7b32dedc193f37c59b3d6bee9ad72.jpg

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A friend mine says his pipe flexs upwards but never fails. His setup looks like this....https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170627/c8637de8a226a0fe997c1b8eb89cca70.jpg

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I have a theory that i think makes sense, im going to take 3 posts, not counting this one, to explain it.

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Btw, does anyone have experience with solidworks? A mechanical stress simulation on a pipe should be easy to repeat over and over again.

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I pushed them together then duct taped them. I don't believe that they came apart but wont argue with anyone that thinks that is the problem. Regardless, a split/clamp sounds like a good idea. Either...

Generally im the fattest guy around at 360lbs, but i have a nice smile.

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With my steel pipe, i only used a tree strap ( no rope) . I passed the carabiner through an eyelet bolt on the pipe, plus the tree strap as well. This should prevent the pipe from falling off the...

Here's a close up of what i ussually do.

The caribiner hooks onto the tree strap as well as several wraps of red rope.

The overall knot is positioned below the center of the tripod

And the...

Thanks for the feedback. Im going to try one more time but this time go back to a 10 foot metal pole which will make my hang droopier.but i already know im comforyable at 10 feetm

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Last weekend i used the same set up and tree strap strategy except i replaced the wooden ridge pole with a 1.5 inch OD chain link fence pipe. It was 12 feet long ( I ADD AN EXTRA 2 FEET TO MY HANG)....

Sorry. But ill try to describe mysetup.

Here's my wooden set up. I've used it a dozen time or more already. I take some tree straps, wrap them over the top of the tripod. The tree strap drops...

I switched from a 2x3 wooden ridge pole ( turtledog stand) to a metal fencing pipe. It worked great for 1 night. I woke up in the morning and sat sideways in it while putting my sock and shoes on....

Yep. Mine is a double wide (6'6") and about 120 inches long from carabiner to carabiner.

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The pergola stand sounds excellent. The extra shade on the afternoon might make it a favorite reading spot

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There is no place safe when you are in the back country. But there are things you can do to improve your odds.

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Just a question, not advice, what about an inflatable pillow with a conductive bottom?

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A turtle dog stand is safe, yet walls,trees and posts have been known to kill people.

If you build your hang with a ridge pole borrowed from a turtle dog design, you can rest well and safely.
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Any thought about feet into wind vs head into wind?

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Its a guy thing, tell her outright that she will never understand so that she will atleast pretend to.

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Wow. Above the treeline seems like a huge challenge. I think iĺl subscribe

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I was telling my wife about hot water bottles and she made an excellent suggestion: experiment with it often and early so you are a pro long before you need it.

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I am going to be frank and say that the need for bottom insulation is necessary 99% of the time. The other 1% is when you are so comfortable tht you are able to sleep with no top layer....if you are...

Hey everyone,

When i get into my hammock. The whole "don't lay on your top quilt, then slip your feet into the top quilt footbox" experience seems a bit awckward. I've always managed to get it...

Sorry, i used trees this weekend. But i have another camp coming up in 2 weeks.

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I am 360 lbs, and i use a 2x3 with no problems.

However, the length of the pole, the angle of my hang, the length of my hammock,and the condition of the wood all play a factor.

In my case...

Im headed out this weekend. Im dont have time to try anything different but i'll take close ups of my set up

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Btw, i used 200lb test utility rope with no problem simply by making sure there are several wraps anywhere i think the rope needs it. 550 paracord would be an improvement for me.

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Yep. 360lbs. I used 2x3 lumber. Over a dozen sleeps and no concerns. No cracking sounds. No flex.

I believe 2x2 would work as well.

I going to be trying 1.5" galvanized fence pipe in a few...

Tried my 'step down' converter last night.

It failed miserably. Lol.

The CPAP is experiencing brown out conditions during start up. Rather than starting, it gets stuck in a on/off loop.

For...

Im glad you are still with us. For most people, sleep apnea affects their quality of life. In my case, it was severe enough, i probably would have suffered a heart attack or stroke in the past 10...