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    I like those colors! You said the Wookie fit it...

    I like those colors!
    You said the Wookie fit it well? Hmm.... I'm trying to not talk myself into one of these hammocks! :lol:
    If it weren't for the bug net, I'd have gotten one to try already. I've...
  2. I'm an oddball - I like having a split ZingIt...

    I'm an oddball - I like having a split ZingIt ridgeline, but since I did not want to potentially damage my tarp I run a ZingIt whoopie ridgeline on the tarp itself between the two individual ridge...
  3. It sounds like you're hunting around some, so I...

    It sounds like you're hunting around some, so I will say that it is a journey for most and there is not a one-size-fits-all setup. A "kit" with everything could be nice to get started, but I suspect...
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    I usually buy from Dutchware as well.

    I usually buy from Dutchware as well.
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    I started with an original Blackbird, and after...

    I started with an original Blackbird, and after having tried a couple other hammocks I'm back to the Blackbird.
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    That's not too far from me... I'll have to add...

    That's not too far from me... I'll have to add that to my list!
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    Finally finished my own version - I used "Mike's...

    Finally finished my own version - I used "Mike's telescopic EMT conduit clothes line tensahedron" as a guide. The bottom part of the legs are 1" EMT conduit with the upper part being 3/4" EMT...
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    Welcome from Texas! I lived in the Orlando area...

    Welcome from Texas! I lived in the Orlando area for a number of years - hope you have a bug net! :)
    I do not believe it is against the rules to hang from trees in Florida state parks. Some probably...
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    Hey - welcome back! I saw your post where some of...

    Hey - welcome back! I saw your post where some of us were discussing your cordage and I'm glad to see you back.
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    Tensa4? You'd need to anchor the foot end by...

    Tensa4? You'd need to anchor the foot end by tying to (as other have suggested) a door hinge or possibly a bed leg if it isn't a platform bed. There were some pictures in the tensahedron thread of...
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    Another fan of the tactical toggles and Jeff's...

    Another fan of the tactical toggles and Jeff's stuff here. He has several ready-made tarp kits, such as this one with the toggles and Nama claws:...
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    I did see his video - he's using bridge hammocks...

    I did see his video - he's using bridge hammocks for a few reasons and I also do not suspect he is going to give them up.
    I'm wondering if the cut of the hammock is different so that there is more...
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    I guess I'm not picturing this in my head that...

    I guess I'm not picturing this in my head that well. Is it possible to not use a whoopie sling on one end of the hammock and instead attach the continuous loop of the hammock to the strap/toggle?
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    Welcome from Texas! I did live in the Orlando...

    Welcome from Texas! I did live in the Orlando area for a number of years - never hammock camped during that time, however.
    Here are the rules/guidelines for the For-Sale area:...
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    FS: I'll take it - PM incoming.

    I'll take it - PM incoming.
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    If not, we can probably coordinate our own meet...

    If not, we can probably coordinate our own meet ups for those of who are not on FB :) Howdy from Henderson!
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    I became interested in this one as well -...

    I became interested in this one as well - Spiguyver showed it a little in his Youtube coverage of Hangcon24 and said he is going to do a review on the hammock soon.
  18. Welcome from the East side of Texas!

    Welcome from the East side of Texas!
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    Very nice! (sideways looking at the rolls of...

    Very nice! (sideways looking at the rolls of Dynema hanging on my wall I've bought thinking I could use another CL) ;)
  20. Figured I'd toss some in the ring as well.... I...

    Figured I'd toss some in the ring as well....
    I do not think those posts will snap, but they may get pulled over by the force from the hammock suspension acting as a lever.
    Guylines will work -...
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    Man.... They're proud of that! I like some of...

    Man.... They're proud of that!
    I like some of the design and looks, but I would not pay that price either. I'm sure some will, or they would not be selling it.
    FWIW I bought a folding hammock stand...
  22. Welcome to the forums! I'm a former Cub Scout...

    Welcome to the forums! I'm a former Cub Scout leader myself - I did a lot of Scout camping myself, since I was one of the Baloo trained leaders. That was where I was first introduced to hammock...
  23. Thread: Bug defense

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    I have a double layer Blackbird XLC, and I spray...

    I have a double layer Blackbird XLC, and I spray the outermost layer with permethrin once a year. During the summer I do not use an underquilt in most of the southern states I camp in. I have no...
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    Got mine today (although USPS still says it's...

    Got mine today (although USPS still says it's waiting for the package to be given to them...). Replaced the 4 tie outs and so far I like it. I obviously had not had a chance to go camp with it yet,...
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    I looked at Lawson's site myself, and ended up...

    I looked at Lawson's site myself, and ended up buying 150 feet from Hammockgear. I had a 10% off coupon and took advantage of that. I've got two Superfly tarps so while I plan on testing on one tarp,...
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    I'm not going to lie - this post gave me the...

    I'm not going to lie - this post gave me the desire to try the cordage out :)
    I'd previously been using some reflective 1.75mm cordage (I forget where I bought it - it was a few years ago) with Line...
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    I took advantage of the sale - I'd been waffling...

    I took advantage of the sale - I'd been waffling on a Wookie XL for a couple of years now and decided to just do it - they're not going to get cheaper.
    I will not need an underquilt for several...
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    I've missed the Texas Hanger's event a couple of...

    I've missed the Texas Hanger's event a couple of times now, so we're in the same kayak :)
    Thanks for those recommendations - I'll have to check them out! I'm trying to talk my 10yo into another trip...
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    Welcome from East Texas! I'm up in Henderson. My...

    Welcome from East Texas! I'm up in Henderson.
    My kids and I also got into hammock camping a few years ago - my youngest wants to bring a tent most times now and my 15yo isn't as interested as he...
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    I'm not on the facebooks, so I'm not aware of...

    I'm not on the facebooks, so I'm not aware of what is being posted there. Sad to hear that they might be going way though. I wish them the best!
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    Looks like their store is down for maintenance -...

    Looks like their store is down for maintenance - I'd not been to their site in some time so I do not know how long it has been like that.
    I have one of their underquilts that my kids use which we...
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    Welcome to the group! A single layer, especially...

    Welcome to the group!
    A single layer, especially depending on material chosen,is going to stretch more once weight is added than a double layer will. I'm in the 220# range and went with a double...
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    Congrats on the upscale purchase! If you're like...

    Congrats on the upscale purchase! If you're like me, you'll check the ship status at least daily now ;)
  34. He doesn't use hammock tarps, but Corporal's...

    He doesn't use hammock tarps, but Corporal's Corner has a ton of videos on making shelters with just tarps if you want to check him out. He's mainly bushcraft/survival focused, but most of your...
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    I've tried a bunch of different things over the...

    I've tried a bunch of different things over the years - I suspect you will too :)

    I'm personally using Tarp Flyz on my tarp - I like having two pieces, or more specifically two independent...
  36. FS: Payment sent on 3/5.

    Payment sent on 3/5.
  37. FS: I'll take it. PM with me with Paypal details,...

    I'll take it. PM with me with Paypal details, please.
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    Without seeing the setup, do you think something...

    Without seeing the setup, do you think something like Dutch's ridgeline quilt hook might help? You can probably make one out a piece of wire or something to test. Or you may try, temporarily,...
  39. I'm not convinced lightest and cheapest are...

    I'm not convinced lightest and cheapest are normally used in the same sentence :)
    I use a Sierra Madre 20F Puffle (in down) in the colder months, and have been pretty happy with it. They do make...
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    I'd like to try at least one - I've been thinking...

    I'd like to try at least one - I've been thinking of experimenting with the cheap thermal blankets as an underquilt/topquilt booster but these sound like it would work without making me sound like...
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    I use the same as Shug - I do not pull all the...

    I use the same as Shug - I do not pull all the give out when I tension my guylines so there is some give in the wind/me stumbling against the tarp at 5am. I made a set a couple years ago and they're...
  42. I winter camp with my two kids (9 & 15 now). We...

    I winter camp with my two kids (9 & 15 now). We usually set up on our own trees and sometimes will set it up so two hammock use three trees. I like to make sure they're extra warm, so if it's in the...
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    Welcome from Texas! I've not used my hammock for...

    Welcome from Texas! I've not used my hammock for an overnight trip hunting yet, but I have hung it to take a nap between morning and evening sessions. I find it lot more restful than just leaning the...
  44. I think you're on the right track to start. I...

    I think you're on the right track to start. I personally started with less gear than you, and have built up over the last few years - such as starting with a FreeSoldier Amazon tarp and moving to a...
  45. Thread: Strap length

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    I predominantly camp in NC, FL, and TX and I run...

    I predominantly camp in NC, FL, and TX and I run 15' Myerstech hybrid straps. I usually have 2-4 extra feet of strap that I roll up when I finish my Beckett hitches. I could probably have been fine...
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    I've hiked in rain gear while it was raining. As...

    I've hiked in rain gear while it was raining. As others mentioned, I set up my tarp first (Superfly with doors - I too am a fan of a larger tarp). I hang my pack from a tree while I work with it's...
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    I've been using the hybrid poly/dyneema straps...

    I've been using the hybrid poly/dyneema straps with the Evo loops and have been very happy with them.
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    I'll second the endorsement of Jeff. He's been...

    I'll second the endorsement of Jeff. He's been great to buy from, and the quality is always great. And he's always trying new things, which is also great! I recently switched to his hammock...
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    Welcome from Texas!

    Welcome from Texas!
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    Dinosaur Valley has been my favorite so far, but...

    Dinosaur Valley has been my favorite so far, but it was also the first park I went to where I wasn't car camping with the kids. I'd end up carrying most of their gear if we had to hike in :)
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