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    That's nice to know. I'm thinking about a Banyan...

    That's nice to know. I'm thinking about a Banyan and have no need to spend more than I have to for an UQ, as bulk and weight aren't a concern for me in this case.
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    FWIW, "Mr Arrowhead" (Paul G) has this to say :...

    FWIW, "Mr Arrowhead" (Paul G) has this to say : "The RidgeCreek is not intended to fit the dutchware bridge hammock."

    I don't know what to say to that!
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    You could go straight to Loco Libre for that. On...

    You could go straight to Loco Libre for that. On the other hand, plenty of other vendors out there selling bridge UQs.
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    Dutch offers a Loco Libre UQ for the Banyan... ...

    Dutch offers a Loco Libre UQ for the Banyan...

    If your intent is to have a fly without doors, more or less, how about the two person fly he offers? Plenty of room under that to avoid the spreaders...
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    That would be the Superior Buckle, but it pretty...

    That would be the Superior Buckle, but it pretty much works just like a Beetle Buckle.
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    Dutch has a video showing the differences between...

    Dutch has a video showing the differences between the asym net and the symmetrical one for the Chameleon. That might give you something to work with in terms of general shape. I don't see an...
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    Maple? Grows fast and, depending on the species,...

    Maple? Grows fast and, depending on the species, beautiful in autumn.
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    I think it's an urban myth. (Maybe suburban or...

    I think it's an urban myth. (Maybe suburban or even rural!)

    We need it fact-checked.
  9. For sure you can add to the end, even if you...

    For sure you can add to the end, even if you don't want to trust an eyebolt: Make a loop of rope (or even cable). Slip it over the end and hang that strap hook from that instead of the end of the...
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    I wanna know who the Square Knot is named after!...

    I wanna know who the Square Knot is named after! And maybe the Girth Hitch too. :rolleyes:
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    And I had totally forgotten about Dutch's Birds...

    And I had totally forgotten about Dutch's Birds Nest. A bit cheaper than the Double Dutch setup and you don't have to have two Chameleons to make it work! Maybe just some suspension change to be able...
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    Wouldn't that be the YOBO Hive?...

    Wouldn't that be the YOBO Hive? https://yobogear.com/shop/hive-hammock-stand/
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    Isn't that what UQs are for? ;)

    Isn't that what UQs are for? ;)
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    That little bit of sag does no harm. Three points...

    That little bit of sag does no harm. Three points come up often about running the ridgeline under the fly:

    Snow loads might call for doing so, similar to what Randonneur pointed out. But probably...
  15. How about this? A small addition to your idea:...

    How about this?

    A small addition to your idea:

    Let the connector at the wall end extend a bit beyond the top rail. Then insert a short piece of top rail material, projecting past the connector....
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    Me too!

    Me too!
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    Somewhat of an investment, but you might want to...

    Somewhat of an investment, but you might want to look at Dutch's Double Dutch setup. Possibly recoup a little bit by selling the existing hammocks(?)

    I don't know if Dutch brings this set-up to...
  18. How about a strut instead of a line?

    How about a strut instead of a line?
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    One of my hammocks is double layer and not...

    One of my hammocks is double layer and not because I ever intend to use a pad in it. I happen to prefer the stiffness it provides. Some folks like more stretch. My others are single layer, primarily...
  20. Sticking wooden poles in concrete is a truly bad...

    Sticking wooden poles in concrete is a truly bad idea. Concrete traps moisture and accelerates rot, even with treated posts. Best to pack gravel around the posts.
  21. Phantom, Scout camps are mostly owned by local...

    Phantom,

    Scout camps are mostly owned by local councils. Due to that, they are required to conform to National's standards. So, if there are such standards for hanging hammocks, whether you and I...
  22. Check with National. See if they have anything.

    Check with National. See if they have anything.
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    Does that say something about the availability of...

    Does that say something about the availability of trees in Iowa? :rolleyes:
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    I happen to like a dark color on the inside of...

    I happen to like a dark color on the inside of the hammock body. It looks cleaner longer. But that might be a disincentive with respect to laundering when it might be actually called for!

    I save...
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    The material has probably degraded a bit. That...

    The material has probably degraded a bit. That said, if it was mine, and the fact that it's double layer, I wouldn't worry much.


    This is where many folks used to pipe in with "You're gonna...
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    That said, for whatever reason, it MAY feel...

    That said, for whatever reason, it MAY feel different than any of the 10' hammocks that are available. Even those may feel different than one another! One that seems to somehow be different is the SG...
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    Dream Hammock, Warbonnet, and Superior Gear make...

    Dream Hammock, Warbonnet, and Superior Gear make 10' hammocks with integrated nets, to name three.
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    That 117" only takes away 3.5" of coverage from...

    That 117" only takes away 3.5" of coverage from each end as compared to the somewhat more typical 110" ridgeline. I suppose it could matter under certain conditions. But you show that you have a...
  29. If you haven't already committed, I wouldn't rule...

    If you haven't already committed, I wouldn't rule out UGQ...
  30. But no cheese on them...

    But no cheese on them...
  31. Spectra and Dyneema are both UHMWPE fibers from...

    Spectra and Dyneema are both UHMWPE fibers from different manufacturers. I THINK the biggest difference is how each cordage maker makes use of the fibers in terms of both weave and coatings, just as...
  32. Thread: Hammock Chair?

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    Implied here is that indoor sleeping is the...

    Implied here is that indoor sleeping is the intent. I can see napping in a chair but I really don't see where one (ANY one) would serve well as a full-time bed.
  33. Thread: Hammock Chair?

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    What?

    What?
  34. Thread: Winter Tarps

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    That's what I need: a winter tart! :lol:

    That's what I need: a winter tart! :lol:
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    FS: First or second generation?

    First or second generation?
  36. I second the idea of incorporating a split ring...

    I second the idea of incorporating a split ring if the grosgrain is lightweight and you decide to use a soft shackle.
  37. Thread: Winter Tarps

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    Many "winter" "tarps" are simply rectangles that...

    Many "winter" "tarps" are simply rectangles that have attachment points that allow the corners to be folded in to function as doors. So, any rectangular tarp that is wide enough and long enough can...
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    I'm with LowTech on this. The clews are part of...

    I'm with LowTech on this. The clews are part of the hammock, not the suspension. They simply are a substitute for cloth that would be there in a GE hammock. You can't shorten the suspension by...
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    See the last paragraph in post #15.

    See the last paragraph in post #15.
  40. Thread: Winter Tarps

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    And UGQ's Winterdream.

    And UGQ's Winterdream.
  41. I'll throw in my two-cents worth... There are...

    I'll throw in my two-cents worth...

    There are folks out there that are fans of clews. If you search Underquilts (under Bottom Insulation) and this sub-forum (DIY), using "clew" as your search...
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    Joe, I believe that the TT 9 Downmat has been...

    Joe,
    I believe that the TT 9 Downmat has been discontinued. I think the closest current thing to it is the DURA 8R.
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    Cool! Pretty clews.

    Cool! Pretty clews.
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    Technically, no. Heat seeks cold. Warm air rises....

    Technically, no. Heat seeks cold. Warm air rises. And there definitely is a difference. (And, also, warm water usually rises. Leaving inversions out of the simple discussion of either medium.)
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    Also Derek's website: https://theultimatehang.com

    Also Derek's website: https://theultimatehang.com
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    Been there, done that (more or less) ! Once it...

    Been there, done that (more or less) ! Once it was a toad. Still better than the US southwest where it could be a scorpion or a nasty spider.
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    Seeing as how you've already ordered the Winter...

    Seeing as how you've already ordered the Winter Sock, I just figured that you'd answer your question after it arrives...

    Fait accompli, right?
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    Belt and suspenders!

    Belt and suspenders!
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    Seems to me the worst case is that the gear sling...

    Seems to me the worst case is that the gear sling ends up on the outside if it doesn't fit inside, eh? :rolleyes:
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    Isn't that 'biner a water break?

    Isn't that 'biner a water break?
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