There had to be a 'squatch waiting in there!!
Type: Posts; User: kghiker
There had to be a 'squatch waiting in there!!
WesArnold, I also have the Draumr UL with the Fjol UL pad. It has turned out to be my go to hammock. I've hung in temperatures in the low 20's. I add a thin, mylar coated EVA pad on top of the...
Very easy to modify. You can just larks head an Amsteel continuous loop through the existing buckle. Or, to save a few grams, you can cut the steel buckle off with a dremel, and larks head through...
Over three years ago I purchased a custom silpoly tarp from Jared. He was great to work with, as this was a totally custom design, using my specs. It was for a 90 degree hammock (Amok Draumr and...
I have a WB Superfly that I really, really like, but I have a SLD tarp that I absolutely love. Jared's work is almost impossible to beat, in quality and most definitely in customer service.
Tom-o, welcome to Hammock Forums! I recently purchased the Fjol ultralight, and I'm impressed. The UL is 11 ounces lighter and has an better R rating (R 3.5 vs R 3.0) than the standard Fjol. ...
I'm an inch or two taller than you, and I have no problem with the standard length Draumr UL. As you said, the 78" pad should tell you something. I am using the aluminum pole set to extend the head...
My Draumr UL was delivered Friday, late afternoon. I had ordered the standard size (I'm ~ 6' 190 LBS) with the pole set to extend the foot box and head end. I have a Draumr 3.0, but haven't used it...
It's easy to make the bumpers with non-sticky, self adhering silicone tape that you can get at any hardware store. For my RidgeRunner, I made two or three wraps, then poked a hole for the spreader...
Welcome from the central part of the state!
BillyBob, I have had the same issue of lack of contact with the insulated pad. I use the HT Beta (no longer available) for cool/cold weather camping. It has the pad sleeve, but no bug net. This is...
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Flash, how about the the rolls of cylindrical closed cell foam (various diameters available) that you can buy at hardware/big box stores, used for insulating gaps in windows, etc. Cut to the desired...
Iceiceguy and any others interested, if you go to my profile/gallery, I have several photos of the Amok and the WB GT tarp. That has worked for me in rain and snow. It closes up nice with the...
Dhkayaker, I appreciate the info. That is almost exactly the configuration that I had in mind. Do you feel that the 8' ridgeline is sufficient? I was considering 9'. It looks like I may need to...
Another fan of the 90* hammocks here. Dhkayaker, I am curious what configuration you had SLD design for your 3 season tarps. I have been using Warbonnet's GT tarp with much success, but there are...
OTD, what is your impression of the Ergo tarp?
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I am also 6' (about 200 lbs) and have not really had a problem with the head/neck curl thing. I think I always roll to my side before this affects me. I would say the lay of the Beta is very...
OTD, I really appreciate all the information and experimentation that you've put forth on the 90 degree hammocks. My initial frustration with the head end sleeve access came from trying to insert...
Hey OTD. I have the Gamma UL and the Beta. I purchased the Beta earlier this summer to ultimately use for colder weather camping. It only weighs a couple ounces more than the original Gamma UL,...
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XJ35S, that product contains pyrethrins, not permethrin. I'm not sure about toxicity - I think fairly safe, but it will not last as long.
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Welcome awalkmom. I will vouch for the WB GT tarp. I have used it for a couple of years with the Amok, and more recently with the Gamma UL. I will say it appears to be a little tighter...
Right. I originally removed the Amok's steel cinch buckles (and attached stuff sack) and replaced them with Dutch's ti buckles. Since then I have replaced those with continuous loops that connect...
I use a Warbonnet GT tarp for both the Amok and 90 Degree hammocks. It has doors, panel pull outs, and covers great. Check my profile for photos.
Jim, I have used the Downmat 5 Lite in my Amok with really no problems (except it is a pain to deflate). I have had it roll up a bit, but as Shug suggests, it was easy to spread it apart (using my...
140909140910I use the Warbonnet GT tarp with the Amok. A shorter ridgeline than the Superfly, which matches the Amok perfectly. Also has the center guy line tie outs and doors. It is 10' wide -...
Curious if anyone has tried the Big Agnes Double Stuffed Z sleeping pad with the Amok? It has an R value of 5.8, but is a bit heavy at 31 ounces (for the LW version). I've been using an Exped...
I think I may have been the first to mention the WB GT tarp with the Amok. It is the only tarp I use with it at this point. I really like the fact that you can close the doors for greater...
I have the Tropicsleeve, but have never tried it with my RidgeRunner. It requires a ridgeline, and I doubt that the reinforced patches for the spreader bars are spaced correctly to match the RR's...
NW, I have had no problems with the Amok tarp for rain, but I did get some snow blown onto the hammock when it was pretty breezy. I might have been able to prevent it by lowering the tarp a bit...
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Have been enjoying my Amok this winter. I am using an Exped Downmat Lite 5 LW with a piece of reflectex underneath it, along with a 20* quilt (or for colder temps, an ancient -10...
Glad to help. I had this (WB GT) set up last night with the doors closed. We had 25 mph winds, and it was very cozy within.
It is listed at 10'. It overlaps the Amok with room to spare.
I meant to mention that what attracted me to this tarp was the center stake out/guy line location, and the 9' ridge line length. It's almost like it was made for the Amok. Plenty of interior space...
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Hammi, the half hitch is pretty much a simple knot. Even better would be the slippery half hitch, where you would be able to simply pull the end of the webbing to release it. You thread a loop of...
I suppose that it is possible that there is some variability in the tightness of the webbing loop around the cinch buckles. Yet when mine was bunching up, it was still tight enough to make it tough...
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Hey Springer. If I did this correctly, here is a photo of the Ti buckle on the Amok.
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Hammi C, the Exped Downmat 5 Lite LW is the pad I am using with my Amok. It works fine for me. I keep it pretty well inflated for rigidity. I am about 200 lbs. so you should have no problems.
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Very nice video. I have done a few overnighters in the Loess Hills - mainly Preparation Canyon near Pishah (yeah, that Pisgah). I have often wondered why more people don't consider western Iowa...
I appreciate your input, Shug. It became apparent that the natural landing place for the quilt was the footbox. That shouldn't be a problem. I attached my Aeros pillow to the shock cord in the...
I took a long draw on the kool aid also. Yum. Ordered Sat. evening, received initial tracking # on Mon. - was delivered Tues. AM. That was fast!
I originally was hoping to use my Klymit...
It tapers more from the hips down, but it still adds some rigidity to the hammock. I have used the XL in conjunction with the Lynx (in the winter) just to create a firmer lay.
ChacMool,
As I said, the XL is my primary summer insulation. I have never had a condensation problem, as it does have more openings than most pads. It is made of a very durable fabric. I recall...
The Inertia XL is my go to insulation for the Ridge Runner during the summer. Have used this for two years now. I haven't had any condensation problems with this set up. I think Klymit's "body...
Zilla,
What kind of webbing are you using?
I'm trying to envision how or where you would stitch the g clip onto the strap. Wouldn't that inhibit being able to adjust the length of the strap...
I had originally set up the G clips with the lighter weight camo webbing and experienced failures on a consistent basis. I switched to the black webbing provided by WB, and things seemed be fine. ...
I have had one of these for a couple years. Not bad for cool summer nights. Sheds feathers like a duck with alopecia.
I guess you can't lurk around here forever without giving back a little info. I purchased a couple of the E.B. oversized throws (solid colors) last winter. They are actually pretty well made. ...