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Been a while since I've looked at this thread.
I do not need the "keeper" lines on the legs.
I followed the directions here:...

I followed the direction for cutting the angles on this post so no cordage was needed to keep the legs from spreading....

I guess everyone who has made one of these, doesn't visit this thread anymore.

Anyway I'm really happy with the way it turned out.
So I'll share my version of a portable T-D stand.

Kept the...

I was thinking of something like that.
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Problem is I'm cheap. Not sure I want to purchase as many as I'd need. Since this would be set up at campsites, I would just carry a few extra...

I'm so late to the party.
I've been wanting to make one of these stands for a few years.

I go on extended kayak trips to FL and GA and sometimes have trouble finding places to hang a hammock....

He is. Tired himself out chasing flies.



I did hear someone on Youtube mention about a RL on a vdeo I watched. He was mentioning about sewing to do the mod....I don't sew.
I was wondering...

Thank you so much for this suggestion.
After looking on the web and Youtube on a few inexpensive hammocks, I picked up a Equip Hammock for just under $27.00. After trashing the crap suspension and...

Thanks all for the suggestions everyone.



Karla "with a k"
I take it you are car camping?
That might be a good first try instead of the back-country backpacking trip I was envisioning for...

My wife showed me a website Adventure Cats about a year, year and a half ago.
On the site it shows people doing all kinds of activities that one normally does not see cats doing. It has articles on...

NOPE. sewing is not for me.

My new under quilt I ordered yesterday is worth every penny! LOL

I think I'm going to try sewing without folding the fabric and see what happens.

My Mom's sewing machine is a Singer. She almost never uses it. Said she thinks she got it in 1969.

Thanks for all the advice.


Not sure which one is the other one... LOL
1 is a brown / copper color.
1 is a navy blue.


Don't know if I will, since I bought a HG Phoenix UQ. LOL

Well last year I bought 2 of the Costco Down throws hoping to make a summer top and under quilt.
I have not sewed anything since I was in school.....to give you an idea, I graduated in 1989.

I...

I use a winter sock from Dutch. Only when 40 degrees or lower. It does really help hold the heat in and block the wind.
Here's a pic of the setup from a trip last weekend on the AT. Temps were in...

I played around with how to pack the tarp in the SS tonight. I'm very happy with the size I can get it packed down to.
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Just takes a bit more time to pack up, but not as much time when I...

I was just looking over my original post and notice a big oversight, which might lead to confusing about what I'm showing. (I'll edit the original post after I post this explanation.)

The last 2...

Today after work I decided to take a short hike and play with some gear I recently got to see if I like it.
I purchased a HG - Cuben SS which is a one piece SS for my CF tarp.
I wanted a quicker...

On of my co-workers has just done this. He went on his own buying an Amazon hammock. Then asked me if he made a good choice.
I told him to bring his in, and I'll bring mine in.
He bought the...

I have a Cuben Fiber tarp. I recently bought the HG - Cuben Snake Skin. I have yet to get my tarp into the skin. Tired of the time required to fold the tarp back up into it's original sack, and...

Thanks for the input everyone.

A few responses to the above posts.

It sounds to me I'm being extremely over cautious about the sun damage on a CF tarp.

This would be when car camping....

I have a HG - Cuben Fiber tarp I use when backpacking.

I do take some trips when I would be setting up and leaving it up for a few days. I've read about the CF delaminate if out in the sun and...

I've used the Sea to Summit Aeros Ultralight Pillow for a few years now. Very happy with it.

Placed an order on 2/13 late evening.

Was thinking about adding some other items to my order before it shipped.

Looking through my emails and received one around noon today that the order...

My old set up wouldn't have gotten me to 10 degrees. Old set up I was cold at 32 degrees.
I was chilled at the 10 degrees with the new set up, so I'm happy about that.
Not planning on going out...

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Got my Incubator 20 with 2oz of over stuff a few weeks ago.

Had only been able to test fit it on a day hike.
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Instructions???!!!
You are admitting you read instructions. LOL
Ok I just read the instructions......

Great video.

My incubator came a week or so ago. Haven't gotten to use it. :-( Took a quick look at it and wondered if there has a easy way to tell the head and foot end, without looking at the...

I've thought about getting one a few times. I think orange as an option, I'd finally pull the trigger for one.

Don't think you'll need a bug net with a zero degree UQ. LOL

I'm not much of a camo person either, but really disliked the "green" color. Looks white to me, and I don't like standing out in the woods.
Got the camo version and really like it.

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I decided to make a purchase of Incubator 20....

I've been debating for some time. In fact I've had the page up with all the options I wanted since Wednesday the 16th.
Sunday the 20th I decided...

Maybe I should have been more clear.
Yes I'm using the whoopies only on the guy lines. 4 corners of the tarp. The doors also. I have a different idea I'd like to try for them.
Again the bury is...

I guess some people are hard core. I'm not. Weight and bulk of the whoopies is not an issue for me.

As for the 1" bury; what I have read, the whoopie would not loosen after being tightened with a...

I've been hammock camping for years. (well over 12 years)
I saw people talking about whoopie slings for years, but never looked into what they were.
I'm ashamed to say it was just last year when I...

My new Darien came two weeks ago. Was pretty happy about the weight till I saw this post. LOL

Waiting. Nothing here yet.
I'm still being optimistic. Snow may have slowed things also depending where the items came in at.
At the end of this week coming up, then I'm going to be losing hope. I...

I have the PolyD 1.4 Half Wit. It comes with a double ended stuff sack. Never measured it, but I'm guessing it's the one he sells on the site which is 15"L X 14" around the outside diameter. If just...

This is going to end up like my kayaking. I have 4 boats for different situations.....

I'm thinking I'll be ending up with 3 hammock setups to use throughout the year.

I have a Half-Wit for...

Plus here's the email he sent when I asked about the tracking number:

New message from: jiangshancaihao (112Turquoise Star)
Dear friend

The goods are very heavy

This is the price discount
...

You may still get the sewing machine.

As I stated before; I've had the same issue happen to me 2 or 3 times now where the person was no longer a registered seller on ebay. My items did still...

I've purchased many items from china. 3-6 weeks is common for delivery.

Wow. That's bad. Hate it when my mind is faster then my fingers. LOL

I'll wait a bit. He has all positive feedback. My guess is he was starting to sell to people by email through ebay and avoiding...

Well did everyone the seller not a registered user on ebay anymore....
I did contact him a few days ago since the sewing machine was marked shipped and a tracking # included, but there was never any...

Thank you all for the responses, it is helpful.

After reading more around the site, I see some people mentioning about getting bit by mosquitoes and using double layer to help eliminate that...

I've been using a HH Expedition for many years. I love the performance of the hammock, but I'm thinking of updating my hang for something that's lighter and packs smaller. (HH hammock is 26.75 oz and...

My wife might kill me as I don't need more stuff around the house, but grabbed one. 2 left I believe.

Been around for a long time and thought maybe it's time to say hi.

A little about me, I enjoy kayaking; hiking; backpacking; mountain biking; photography (check out the video below you should...

They would work great for RL organizers....

Funny Stuff.

Getting my order ready for ordering soon.