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    Jellyfish has a video on YouTube also.

    Jellyfish has a video on YouTube also.
  2. Not sure of the etiqutte of adding to older...

    Not sure of the etiqutte of adding to older threads, but I'm curious how folks feel about the efficacy of insect shield versus spray- on method.

    Today I found a deer tick crawling on my arm as...
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    Last night I tried it again after adding a little...

    Last night I tried it again after adding a little length to the cord at each end with stuff I had lying around (honestly a couple of broccoli rubber bands and a velcro strap thingey that keeps your...
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    Clips needed with clew (Gemini)?

    I've been sleeping in my new diy setup the last few nights. It works great except I wake up with the UQ hanging next to me... must be sliding off during the night.

    The tension seems like what I...
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    I went with gravel instead of concrete. The 6x6...

    I went with gravel instead of concrete. The 6x6 is very heavy and doesn't seem to want to move. The gravel was mainly for water drainage. In the past, I have always set posts for fences and...
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    All good thoughts...thanks folks! Did a trial...

    All good thoughts...thanks folks! Did a trial run with straps today, and it was a good hang, but definitely different than a tree and required some extra wraps around.

    I am really intrigued by...
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    Backyard Hangers: what would you do?

    Dug a nearly 4' hole this afternoon and sunk a 10' treated 6x6. The idea is to form a triangle with two spruce trees, allowing two hammocks to hang together.

    I'm deciding whether to use a strap...
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    Score! Nice work finding that so cheap! Bet...

    Score! Nice work finding that so cheap! Bet you'll find a buyer...they seem to have quite a loyal following. The one I have been sharing has made several quilts over the years and lots of...
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    Thanks! I didn't know about Quest and just spent...

    Thanks! I didn't know about Quest and just spent way too much time looking through their site. The G4 pack kit looks interesting.
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    Not sure about 100s...if there are, I must be...

    Not sure about 100s...if there are, I must be pretty bad at searching since I looked all over! I had looked at RBTR and only saw singles, but I now see the doubles are available in the dropdown, so...
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    Where to find double-sided zipper sliders?

    Has anyone found a good source for these (#3)? Dutchware is out.

    Thanks!
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    Moon and stars would be cool!

    Moon and stars would be cool!
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    I just told my wife that someone got rid of their...

    I just told my wife that someone got rid of their Pfaff for a Singer and got quite a look :) Guess it depends on the model and personal preference.
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    Another newbie here - good luck to you! This...

    Another newbie here - good luck to you! This stuff is fun! (Disclaimer...working with down does not look fun, so I haven't tried it).

    +1 for watching Jellyfish videos - they have been...
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    Also, you can buy a lightweight version for $300...

    Also, you can buy a lightweight version for $300 if that's in your price range. 12 feet might be pushing it though, the more I think about it.
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    I haven't seen any instructions yet. The one I...

    I haven't seen any instructions yet. The one I made was four 2"x2" boards and four hinges, but I think the EMT conduit would be nicer. If you look through the thread you can see what folks are...
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    If you have use of the full diagonal (12',...

    If you have use of the full diagonal (12', right?), would a DIY tensahedron work? Very long but interesting thread following its evolution.
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    BWCA conditions

    Others will know much more about the hiking trails, but I've gone to BWCA many times with only a map and compass (paddle/portage). However, if I were only hiking, definitely a GPS!

    On a...
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    Since my finished CDT quilt looks pretty much the...

    Since my finished CDT quilt looks pretty much the same as many others that used the Gemini pattern, mine are shown in their new storage bag (two CDTs in one bag).

    It was just a couple of bucks...
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    ah yes...sounds very doable...thanks!

    ah yes...sounds very doable...thanks!
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    very cool...a work of art! p.s. just...

    very cool...a work of art!

    p.s. just discovered the button hole tricks on the my wife's sewing machine and did the same with a stuff sack. Seems to work great.
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    Was thinking more about ways to get the elastic...

    Was thinking more about ways to get the elastic completely hidden in the channel. Maybe a zigzag stitch along the side of the elastic? Otherwise, maybe roll the hem over once with clips and tack...
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    Thanks all...I'll have to play around with an...

    Thanks all...I'll have to play around with an actual footbox at some point.

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    Oh yeah, I forgot about elastic! I bet my wife...

    Oh yeah, I forgot about elastic! I bet my wife might even give me some out of her sewing supplies :)

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    Agree. Things that affect the circumference (not...

    Agree. Things that affect the circumference (not talking tree straps here) can potentially impact the trees vascular tissue and do more harm than a single localized wound. That said, if I were...
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    Your DIY Knotty mod opinions

    Just got here and already I might need an intervention...the encyclopedia of ideas on the forum along with YouTube videos have me making all kinds of stuff. When (if?) spring gets here I need to...
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    Where do you get the round poles? I was planning...

    Where do you get the round poles? I was planning to put a 6x6 in to form a triangle with two spruce trees that are too close together for hanging. I like the round pole better.

    Sent from my...
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    Thanks for this...looks like my wife's machine...

    Thanks for this...looks like my wife's machine defaults to 2.5 which is great since I'm a few projects in already :)

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  29. I did 27" (24" for the first and last). It...

    I did 27" (24" for the first and last). It looks like 21" is for a 10 ft hammock?

    It sounds like 21" is working for you though...that's what matters! I already have more cord in the way, so...
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    This video might help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bPbJJ64Fgg

    Also, not sure how long your hammock is, but I was just finishing up my 2nd clew and realized that 100 feet of cord wasn't...
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    Need help

    I recently did the same as Karla. That kit is a very easy project with a minimal investment. I figure whatever I get into down the road, that will always be a comfortable hammock that packs small.
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    Underquilt protector with snaps?

    I've been doing some research on diy UQPs, and it seems most of them are a lightweight breathable material with shock cord and sometimes a clew.

    Has anyone used Kamsnaps for UQPs? I was...
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    Thanks for this! I just finished Kamsnapping...

    Thanks for this! I just finished Kamsnapping grosgrain on my first CDT using your design, or I would try it today. It's going to be awhile before I'm going to want to rip any seams...

    p.s....
  34. This is awesome Cowboy! After reading your other...

    This is awesome Cowboy! After reading your other posts, I was wondering how long it would be before you took a crack at creating your own tarp with 1/2 doors.

    I was all ready to try out your...
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    Another good one...thanks for taking us along! ...

    Another good one...thanks for taking us along!

    Gotta admit I was a little surprised there was no restaurant stop on the way home :)

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    Did you have line attached to something for...

    Did you have line attached to something for stability? Mine did the same without a secure line.



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    From my attempt that would make it easier and put...

    From my attempt that would make it easier and put less stress on the hammock material.

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    Not sure what you want for a roof, but I'm...

    Not sure what you want for a roof, but I'm planning to put clear polycarbonate ("suntuff") panels on a chicken coop / run.

    Those might be worth exploring for a hammock shed if you want more...
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    Minifly packs down tiny

    Okay...I know many/most folks here are used to ultralight, and the novelty probably wore off years ago, but my blem Minifly arrived yesterday, and I was really caught off guard by its tiny size, even...
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    Ah...I see it now. The tieout must be doing...

    Ah...I see it now. The tieout must be doing more work than I thought. I just used a tent stake which popped right out.

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    Did you not need a tie out at all? I must be...

    Did you not need a tie out at all? I must be doing something wrong since the front end kept popping up on me (same hammock size)! Gave my wife a laugh anyway :) Looks like you had the boards...
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    I was kind of thinking the same! I bought the...

    I was kind of thinking the same! I bought the 2x2s yesterday and was about to do this, but I chickened out that those small screws would get pulled out and was thinking of cordage instead.

    Any...
  43. Keep up the great work! I just re-listened to...

    Keep up the great work! I just re-listened to episode 1 yesterday.

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  44. Man, I'm loving all of the ideas from you smart...

    Man, I'm loving all of the ideas from you smart folks on this forum! Waiting for the rest of my components to arrive and a good part of the way through the seam ripping (thanks to two pairs of...
  45. Good stuff...thanks! Sent from my SCH-R970...

    Good stuff...thanks!

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  46. I'm planning a tarp build, and I keep finding...

    I'm planning a tarp build, and I keep finding myself coming back to this tarp! Besides the fact that it's a work of art that I just enjoy checking out, I'm really liking the grosgrain edges and...
  47. I've gone back and forth on what type of tarp to...

    I've gone back and forth on what type of tarp to make and was thinking the same about the grosgrain! Kitsapcowboy's tarps look great, and it sounds like seam sealer may not be needed for the...
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    I was a little worried about that second knot...

    I was a little worried about that second knot holding, but no sweat. Thanks for posting!

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    Very helpful review, Shug! I think I'm sold on...

    Very helpful review, Shug! I think I'm sold on the minifly. Not much more $ than making my own, either.

    When you talk about the ridge line length, are you actually running a line under the tarp...
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    Lots of good stuff, as always...

    Lots of good stuff, as always...
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