If that holds, it's an awesome solution
thanks for posting it
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If that holds, it's an awesome solution
thanks for posting it
this looks like an awesome trip... I won't be able to join, but I do need to connect with you all. Chad, I'm in Castle Pines North.
Bumping this... I recently bought a jacket with Primaloft Gold.
I wish there were some Primaloft Gold quilts available!
Heck there's a whole 'nuther thing (viral not bacterial like RMSF) called Colorado Tick Fever.
Having said that, I *rarely* have gotten a tick on me here.
Come out through Deckers and wash off in the South Platte
I had a single-layer Sparrow made from the Hex70 XL in November and just got around to hanging with it this last week. It seems very durable thus far.
In my opinion, whoopie slings introduce unneeded complexity.
I've been through multiple suspension iterations and I have the bling to show for it.
A long tree strap looped through itself + a...
12' Straps, Dutch Clips, Marlinspike hitch with random sticks, direct to CLs on the hammock end
Having handled the Hex 70 fabric, I would say that two layers of it would be extreme overkill. I decided to go single layer because the places that I camp are never warm at night, even in the summer,...
PapaSmurf was kind enough to send me several fabric samples before I selected the Hex70. I know what I'm getting into.
I have an order in the queue for a single layer Hex 70, so I'll certainly share my thoughts when I get it
I just sent you a PM!
PapaSmurf is sending me a sample of the Hex70 fabric, so I'll share my thoughts when I get it!
I'll even "share it forward" to someone else after I handle it so they can see/feel for themselves.
Have you done one of these in HEX 70 XL yet?
Any thoughts on that? Thinking about ordering a single layer with that.
I mentioned this knot last year.
https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/94728-farrimond-hitch
I wouldn't hang on it, but it's perfect for tarps
the weather was great... it's always a crapshoot at this altitude in mid October, but we were prepared! Happy that I didn't have to hang tarps though.
Yesterday afternoon, my son and I returned from a 3-day camping trip to Lost Creek Wilderness here in Colorado.
This was his first multi-day camping trip with any sort of weight in his pack.
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Ok, I recorded a video out on a camping trip this week, but it's really pretty simple
Each corner of the quilt has 3 cords:
The thickest cord runs through the grosgrain channel that goes along...
Shug's video is great (as always) but it doesn't speak to the HG underquilt specifically.
I got my UQ in the mail today, and there's no doubt that an illustration would make this whole thing...
I'm in Castle Rock (Castle Pines North, actually)
I'd be happy to share some spots up in Pikes/Rampart as well
Promptly took an afternoon nap with it... super toasty for something so light!:D
I usually put a stick in that last loop like a toggle to prevent accidental spilling... it's 100% locked with a stick in there
I had a similar issue... it was def. the prussiks slipping
that would be a good name for it.... or "slipped prussic"
I found myself using farrimond hitch again on friday night and I really like this knot.
does anyone else use it regularly?
Thanks OutandBack
A buddy of mine from HS (in Florida) lives in Roxborough Park and we're always texting back and forth "hey you're getting some snow over there!" and "**** you're getting bad...
that doesn't look like Ocala!
hey I'm in Castle Rock!
Did this last night with liter nalgenes for both my son and I.
It was around 40-42, and it certainly helped us UQ-less noobs.
ok, so what's the rating on that?
I wouldn't trust the rating of a quick link for one second, unless you're buying it from a reputable rigging company. (even then, I've never seen one with a CE mark on it) And are you sure that that...
$2 vs maybe $6 for a lighter, stronger, and quicker carabiner? Why?
http://www.questoutfitters.com/fasteners.htm#Metal Fasteners
I tied alpine butterflies every 10 inches or so, so that I can clip in at numerous points. Add this to the strap's loops, and it's super-adjustable. Plus I can clip other stuff onto the alpine's...
Ok, I tried out my "multiple - butterfly" solution today.
Worked GREAT!
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d157/Gatordonald/Arfjunk/2E13F5CA-589A-4258-90B1-274F70AE1460_zpseu2fttwh.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d157/Gatordonald/Arfjunk/2533ADEB-E0D4-4366-AB2F-701B361C3909_zpskcucwk9z.jpg
took my work on the road today:
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http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d157/Gatordonald/Arfjunk/2533ADEB-E0D4-4366-AB2F-701B361C3909_zpskcucwk9z.jpg
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update... I decided to tie alpine butterflies every 10" or so along the line. This provides a great deal of instant adjustability.
Yeah, maybe I'm over-thinking this. I'm sure a clove hitch would be fine.
In my experience, an Alpine Butterfly that has been under load is not especially hard to untie. You just sort of fold the "wings" back. Maybe I'll try a figure 8 on one side and the alpine butterfly...
My thought is that I'd never really have to retie "in the field" since most adjustments could be done by choosing a new Python loop. But we all know that never comes to pass more often than one...
I had not considered using an sliding hitch running on the "main line."
That would certainly give the setup more adjustability if the various Python loops can't get it exactly where it needs to be.
This is for my son's Hennessy Scout... I've purchased some Kammock Python straps so that I can accommodate larger tree sizes and make quick and easy length adjustments.
My question is this:
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Why does it really matter if it becomes mainstream?
It's highly unlikely that woods are suddenly going to become packed with people on hammocks... you're just converting people that are already...
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I'll take it!
PM on the way...