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    When it starts to get real cold, I use a hot...

    When it starts to get real cold, I use a hot water bottle. It provides a significant amount of heat and lasts most of the night but around 3-4 in the morning its lost much of the heat. I keep my...
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    I doubt it will make a difference but your...

    I doubt it will make a difference but your machine was built when they had thread that was side-wound (stacked), i.e., it's put on the spool to come off at a right angle. Modern machines are...
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    I'm pretty sure you've figured out it was your...

    I'm pretty sure you've figured out it was your clothing at issue. Just remember that everyone is different in how they react to the cold and ladies sleep colder than guys. I am a guy but I lost a lot...
  4. I was mostly using the regular Nalgene bottles...

    I was mostly using the regular Nalgene bottles which are the hard side and not the soft Polyethylene one you use (which I have for when the temps go below freezing). I'm not worrying about the...
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    I second Lawson glowire. When my headlamp hits...

    I second Lawson glowire. When my headlamp hits it's like looking at lightsabers. It's also really high quality and so far I haven't see any flaking that other lines have. Also, it's miles brighter...
  6. If the reflectix was above the pad I could see...

    If the reflectix was above the pad I could see how it would be more difficult to know you are on the pad (especially if the pad wasn't fully inflated).

    I use a pad a lot now. I use a lightweight...
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    I'm a big fan of the RR (my preferred hammock)...

    I'm a big fan of the RR (my preferred hammock) but if you are trying to seriously loose weight your best option is to replace the hammock itself with a much, much lighter alternative. Trying to save...
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    I've noticed that I don't see very many used...

    I've noticed that I don't see very many used sewing machines since the pandemic so you may need to buy new. I'd suggest checking with the sewing machine repair places in your area though because they...
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    I have a tube of silicone zipper lubricant that I...

    I have a tube of silicone zipper lubricant that I use on everything. I use it mostly on my jackets but I don't bother unless the zipper isn't sliding smoothly. This stuff is the consistency of lip...
  10. If there isn't a lot of stress on that part, you...

    If there isn't a lot of stress on that part, you might get away with just using a handful of mini binder clips to close the gap. It's just a temporary measure until you have downtime and can repair...
  11. Thread: Down hoods

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    I've been using a wool toque but I've been...

    I've been using a wool toque but I've been thinking about trying a down hat. If you found a decent on on Amazon, could you post the link. For $20 I think it might be worth a try.
  12. Thread: Permethrin Kit

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    The sawyer spray bottle has no expiration date...

    The sawyer spray bottle has no expiration date but they say to "shake well" before applying.
  13. Thread: Permethrin Kit

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    Permethrin binds to the fabric. It's removed by...

    Permethrin binds to the fabric. It's removed by friction against the cloth by either you when you're moving around or by the agitation in the washing machine.
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    I find it a bit difficult to determine down...

    I find it a bit difficult to determine down quality from a picture but it's reasonably easy once you get the hang of feeling the down. If you go to a store a grab a down comforter in both hands and...
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    That's the way I do it. I end up looking like a...

    That's the way I do it. I end up looking like a plucked chicken but it keeps "most" of the down localized.
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    Sounds interesting but I wonder just how stretchy...

    Sounds interesting but I wonder just how stretchy that polyester is.
  17. Do you take these every day, all the time or just...

    Do you take these every day, all the time or just when you're camping? Or do you need to prep your body before taking them a few days before going out?
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    I didn't find these instructions the easiest to...

    I didn't find these instructions the easiest to follow myself. I've designed and built my own tarps based on a lot of designs and I looked at this one.

    i might suggest you are on the right track...
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    Was trying to figure out what a UC was? I'm...

    Was trying to figure out what a UC was? I'm assuming you meant an UQ (under quilt)?
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    You mentioned you had the 910 serviced. I know...

    You mentioned you had the 910 serviced. I know that my local sewing machine service place sells reconditioned sewing machines (and you can test them). If yours does that, you might want to check them...
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    That's so very sad. It's one of the few things...

    That's so very sad. It's one of the few things that worry me when I'm out camping -- widow makers and bad trees.

    There's always a small part of my brain worried that one of those branches way...
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    I sort of agree. I'm not sure about fault, but...

    I sort of agree. I'm not sure about fault, but hammocks are different than beds. I also have back pain from time to time and if I don't keep up with my exercises I can get pain even in my very comfy...
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    Some tips: 1) Always place your gear in the...

    Some tips:

    1) Always place your gear in the same location in your pack so you don't spend time looking for something. You should be able to grab everything you need in the dark without looking.
    ...
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    I have my guy lines attached to the tarp using...

    I have my guy lines attached to the tarp using lineloc3's. The other end is a loop. I put the stake through the loop, adjust the length if somehow it's way off but usually I don't need to do...
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    Thanks 1-Hung-Low, I don't know how I missed...

    Thanks 1-Hung-Low, I don't know how I missed them. I know I looked. It looks like more money for Dutch from me ;-)
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    I picked this idea up from the tarp for the REI...

    I picked this idea up from the tarp for the REI Bridge hammock (which was nice but too small so I rarely use it) and now use it for my custom DIY ultra-light and huge tarp.

    I have a split...
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    I'm a bit confused about the photographs. The...

    I'm a bit confused about the photographs. The calculator says the sit height at 30 degrees should be 20 inches. To my eyes, that looks about right. The second one has a higher clearance but looks...
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    It's astonishing how cold you can feel in a...

    It's astonishing how cold you can feel in a hammock even though the temperature is 90+ degrees. I found that out when I was day hiking and carrying a lightweight hammock to take breaks in. It was in...
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    I've had 2 issues with this exact problem. I...

    I've had 2 issues with this exact problem. I filled my Nalgene and screwed the lid on and took it into my hammock. Got a bit wet.

    Now I pour the boiling water in the Nalgene, screw the top, wait a...
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    The problem is that people keep posting and this...

    The problem is that people keep posting and this shows up again but without any real news about Kitsap Cowboy. I'm pretty sure, even with the thread locked, his re-appearance would be commented on...
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    I'm very happy to see another entry into the...

    I'm very happy to see another entry into the bridge hammock options. Personally I have a RR, an REI Air, and a DIY one. I like them all for their different advantages but the RR is the one I use 95%...
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    I was thinking about this and I thought about the...

    I was thinking about this and I thought about the DIY forum. Why is this in a separate section? Sure, it's about hammocks and tarps, etc. but the focus is DIY. Everyone of those posts would still be...
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    You might experiment with how tight you are...

    You might experiment with how tight you are hanging the RR. Making it very tight (flat) will have a different experience from hanging it very loose. The angle for a bridge isn't the same as a GE...
  34. Thread: Baffle height

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    Thanks cmc4free for your detailed response. I've...

    Thanks cmc4free for your detailed response. I've been wondering about this issue since I did a DIY quilt and accidentally overstuffed it way more than I intended. This is because I was using...
  35. Thread: Baffle height

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    I hear what you are saying but since he asked...

    I hear what you are saying but since he asked about baffle height, how does that affect the rating (or at least the actual cold/warmth of the quilt)? If you imagine a 6" tall chamber but a 3" tall...
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    That would be a good solution in a RR where they...

    That would be a good solution in a RR where they are sleeping directly on the pad but not if they are using the pad in the RR pocket.
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    Sticky: I don't like to dig a channel for the reasons...

    I don't like to dig a channel for the reasons mentioned. Also it seems like work. What I do is scrounge fallen branches and place them around the tarp (or under the tape) to divert the water. It may...
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    90 sounds like a lot until you are clipping a...

    90 sounds like a lot until you are clipping a large size tarp of super-slick material and want to have clips every handful of inches. You'll be glad to have that many. Also, I've a a couple break but...
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    The general recommendation in sewing circles is...

    The general recommendation in sewing circles is to replace your needle for every project. I don't quite follow that but needles are disposable and cheap compared to everything else.
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    Sewing can be a lot of fun. I've been doing it...

    Sewing can be a lot of fun. I've been doing it for many decades. A lot of my current stuff looks way better than my earlier stuff but that's normal for anything that takes experience to get better...
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    I've used full size and 3/4. I've used regular...

    I've used full size and 3/4. I've used regular and wide. Thin and thick. They all work. They all make side sleeping in particular less confining. Full inflation gives you more support but depending...
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    I'd love to help but I'm not sure I'm following...

    I'd love to help but I'm not sure I'm following your situation.

    What I did was to sew both top and bottom fabric together (you should do this right side in but I don't care). Then I stitched my...
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    It was very easy. The only issue I had was the...

    It was very easy. The only issue I had was the fibers inside the two outer sections of the Climashield would try to escape. I just poked them back and all was well.

    I wish you well with double 7.5...
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    Fuchsia and Hunter Green UQ for RR

    Just finished my Climashield APEX 5 oz/sq yd synthetic under quilt for my Ridge Runner hammock.

    Took it out for a spin in the local park where it was 45 degrees with a constant 10 mph wind. I was...
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    It's not the cold that's the problem. You could...

    It's not the cold that's the problem. You could take a brand new unused one outside in sub zero weather and it would be fine. It's once water is introduced. Water expands when frozen and cracks the...
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    Sticky: Completely agree. I like hiking in the rain...

    Completely agree. I like hiking in the rain because a) nobody else is out and b) it's a different type of peace and quiet. There's a softness that you don't always get. And at camp, when the rain...
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    Sticky: You can copy the URL link from the browser and/or...

    You can copy the URL link from the browser and/or bookmark it if you don't need the information offline.

    I use OneNote (used to use EverNote) and can copy and paste (using a plugin to make it...
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    I missed that. You are correct.

    I missed that. You are correct.
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    I don't have any experience with using a frost...

    I don't have any experience with using a frost bib but you mentioned it was like t-shirt material. That's very porous and would allow a lot of vapor through even with frost on it unless it's a solid...
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    I firmly agree. I heard it expressed as, "if your...

    I firmly agree. I heard it expressed as, "if your hands are cold, put on a warmer jacket".
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