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    Yeah, I have a Trail Winder 3.6,, that was my 2nd...

    Yeah, I have a Trail Winder 3.6,, that was my 2nd layer on my cobbled together WY set up.
    Wonder if I can con Jared into making a hammock with integrated synthetic UQ
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    Insulated Hammock ? (integrated UQ)

    (Jump to the 3rd paragraph for my actual question)
    Got back from WY last week,, 3 days, 2 nights in 10-20 deg and winds to 40 mph.
    I have been a Maryland/VA/WV May-Sept kayak camper and saw no...
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    More good ideas,, Thanks.

    More good ideas,, Thanks.
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    Besides Superior Hammock,, anyone else making...

    Besides Superior Hammock,, anyone else making integrated UQ hammocks?
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    For now,, the winter camping will be accompanying...

    For now,, the winter camping will be accompanying family on their elk hunts out west.
    Camp is set up where we park the hunting vehicle (F250 for now),, You can camp wherever,, but have to keep the...
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    No Elk were harmed this trip,, We were 2-3...

    No Elk were harmed this trip,, We were 2-3 minutes behind a group of 6 cows,, unfortunately they scattered 200 yards in front of us when a "SidexSide" came down a path.
    We cut tracks and followed...
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    The change is now my kids plan the trips and...

    The change is now my kids plan the trips and "Take ME" ,, for 15 years I would stay up all night planning and packing for 3 kids and Me, months making gear, etc.
    They all 3 are very connected to the...
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    Yup,, I still think of myself and act as though...

    Yup,,
    I still think of myself and act as though I am 20 something and have no idea I am knocking on 60.
    We went out to a restaurant in a large group and I went to use the restroom,, when I washed...
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    I am going to have to bring his old HH Safari out...

    I am going to have to bring his old HH Safari out and have him lay in each to see what, if any difference there is.
    I will have him lay in the Chameleon without the UQ and lay in the Safari and have...
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    Coming out of a rut -

    Joined HF in 2009 after I started taking my then 9, 7, and 5 year olds on overnight river trips in VA and WV,,, I was tent camping then.
    HF member "Animalcontrol" sold me an original blue/yellow HH...
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    Sounds like lessons it is !!

    Sounds like lessons it is !!
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    Anyone take sewing lessons ??

    I have had my sewing machine for 14 years,, I bought it to make underquilts for myself and 3 kids.
    I had approx 30 minutes of instruction from a lady 14 years ago, the rest is figuring it out on my...
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    Edit: he has a Chameleon 11' wide My son...

    Edit: he has a Chameleon 11' wide

    My son (6'-4", 225) has used a Safari for a few years and just got a 11' Chameleon wide (68" wide), He was only spent 1 night in the Chameleon but said he was not...
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    With the zip on UQ being 53" and the wide...

    With the zip on UQ being 53" and the wide Chameleon being 68"" does the Zip-on UQ hamper a full diagonal lay?
    My 6'-4" son has a wide width 11' chameleon and the Zip on UQ,, used it 1st time this...
  15. Apparently my son is only 6'-3" Dutch...

    Apparently my son is only 6'-3"
    Dutch recommended the WIDE 11' netless
    Whats your thoughts on the 12' vs WIDE 11' ??
    Any downside to getting the 12',, it looks like it is the same width at 68"...
  16. options for a day lounge hammock on hikes.

    Been a while, because my Dream Hammock Darien and SLD sidewinder are working perfect :)

    Anyhow, My son lives in CO and does some sun up to sun down hikes/hunts,, They typ nap mid day.
    He has...
  17. Thread: Mosquitoes

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    Yeah, it's kinda like setting off a thermonuclear...

    Yeah, it's kinda like setting off a thermonuclear bomb for all insects in your yard.
    Now just spray some round up for the weeds and you can wipe out all the amphibians and fish,,
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    These threads come up every year or two. And in...

    These threads come up every year or two.
    And in the end,, there is nothing you can do but enjoy the light show and hope for the best.
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    Digging up an old thread,, would you sell those...

    Digging up an old thread,, would you sell those tri-angle cinch buckles??
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    Digging up an old thread. one question on making...

    Digging up an old thread.
    one question on making a synthetic Wooki (Climashield)

    When sewing the climashield and outer shell to the "Top Shell", do you lay the top shell flat to sew it together?...
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    For the cost, I just ordered a synthetic wooki...

    For the cost, I just ordered a synthetic wooki clone from Simply light design,, cant beat the price :)
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    I think you just sold 2 of these, hope your...

    I think you just sold 2 of these, hope your getting a commission :)
    How do you feel the temp rating is ?
    We kayak camp (in WV)starting in mid may through mid October.
    We will see 2 or so trips...
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    How does it compare to the Wookie for fitment?...

    How does it compare to the Wookie for fitment?
    Looking for a Wooki style UQ for my sons WBBB XLC, but synthetic.
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    Thanks, His prices are crazy reasonable,,...

    Thanks,
    His prices are crazy reasonable,, Sending an email about colors
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    Commercially made synthetic "Wookie" ?

    Wasted to much time looking for material, kayak season is on me.
    Do any of the cottage manufactures make a synthetic (Climashield) Wooki ?

    I asked Brandon, but he said only down, and I want (need...
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    Any other places to get 67-70" wide ripstop (1.0...

    Any other places to get 67-70" wide ripstop (1.0 - 1.2 oz uncoated)??
    RSBTR is out of stock for at least another month.
    looking for grey and burnt orange.
    Seaming really wont work as it would be a...
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    1.2 MTN XL restocking??

    Any word on when the 67" wide 1.2 MTN ripstop wide be re-stocked (Burnt orange and grey) ??

    Thanks,
    Nick
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    I was thinking about a seam,, But I suck at seams...

    I was thinking about a seam,, But I suck at seams :)
    Straight up sewing, I'm ok,, but fancy good looking seams, nope.
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    A wide Wooki?

    So, I am going to attempt to make Climashield "Wookis" for a WBBB XLC and a DH Darien.
    The XLC is 62" wide (orange) and Darien is 70" wide (Charcoal).

    I really do not want to go over about 1.0oz...
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    For me: the material savings (cost) of a 3/4 is...

    For me:
    the material savings (cost) of a 3/4 is not worth the penny pinching, like what, saving $8 in material.
    Size,, I Kayak camp. The additional 3oz and 30 cu inches wont affect me.
    With a full...
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    Not looking for cheaper, just in stock,, only...

    Not looking for cheaper, just in stock,, only showing 2 yds :(
    It is 67" wide, probably 65-66 useable,, not sure if that would affect the wooki on a true 70" wide hammock?
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    X wide 1.0 - 1.2oz ripstop for UQ

    I am making a Synthetic Wooki (Snooki) for my DH Darien.
    My Darien is 70" wide, Charcoal Grey.

    So I am looking for some 1.0 - 1.2 ripstop nylon in Charcoal around 70" wide for the top shell of...
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    Thanks for the suggestions,, I am settling in on...

    Thanks for the suggestions,, I am settling in on making a "Clima Shield Wooki" and adding Hammock hooks near/at the hammock tie outs (if needed),, or something similar to Steves idea.

    Slack
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    Thanks, Slack

    Thanks,

    Slack
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    So for those of you who have made a synthetic...

    So for those of you who have made a synthetic "Wooki"
    The top shell is a rectangle fabric the same size as your hammock?,,,
    To that you attach the climashield and outer shell in the size/area of...
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    I plan on making the UQ as wide as the pattern...

    I plan on making the UQ as wide as the pattern dictates it should be.
    Does anyone have hooks sewn on the hammock as Dream Hammock offers?

    Is a "Wooki" just mean it has a Full length top shell?...
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    UQ for WIDE hammock

    I have made many UQs for my horde of Hennessey hammocks, and they have worked well.
    I always made a pattern out of a table cloth, with someone laying in the hammock.
    When constructing them I made a...
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    Hammock camping for 10+ years,, most times I have...

    Hammock camping for 10+ years,, most times I have 3-6 people in hammocks,, never had a failure.
    We are kayak campers, so we don't count grams. My straps are 3500# rated and slightly thicker than the...
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    I just could never do it, I could never hang one...

    I just could never do it, I could never hang one end of a hammock from a vehicle, climb in and goto sleep. I would have to pull the plug wires and put them in my ridge line organizer. :)
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    I have not had any problems with the zipper, I...

    I have not had any problems with the zipper, I just like big beefy hammocks, and big beefy zippers :) (my darien is a DL 2.2)
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    I had the same reservations when I received my...

    I had the same reservations when I received my WBBB XLC this summer.
    The zippers seamed so small and frankly, hard to "find" or grasp.

    I am a kayak camper so size and weight is not a major issue...
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    Back to work,, specifically order 7207 ! :)

    Back to work,, specifically order 7207 ! :)
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    Are you all sure you aint pissing in your sleep ?...

    Are you all sure you aint pissing in your sleep ? lol
    I quickly sewed up an UQ when I got my 1st HH hammock, I tried a sleeping bag and layers but was cold.
    I have 4-5 UQs for my various hammocks,...
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    This is all I see reading your story,, 166316

    This is all I see reading your story,,

    166316
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    12+ years now, 5 hennesy's (original, Expo,...

    12+ years now, 5 hennesy's (original, Expo, explorer, ULBP) all with the original "1/4" to spare" Asym tarps.
    about 3-5 trips a year with my complete cast of HH's filled with kids, for over 10...
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    Depends on the funds, I have bought 5 used...

    Depends on the funds,
    I have bought 5 used Hennesy hammocks, 3 off of this forum.
    1st was an original Hennessey hammock for $50.00
    I bought a $15 dollar sewing machine, taught myself and made a...
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    Don't worry about them "ready to ship" items,,...

    Don't worry about them "ready to ship" items,, get back to work on the orders :)
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    Unless you are a youth or midget, the HH Expo is...

    Unless you are a youth or midget, the HH Expo is gonna not be comfortable.
    My 2 HH Expo's are strictly for kids these days.
    My 2 HH Explorers and jungle explorer are being retired after discovering...
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    I attended the Chicken from about 84-87,, lone...

    I attended the Chicken from about 84-87,, lone star long necks were 50 cent, pitchers of pearl were 1.00, Shiner Bock (My now beer of choice) was not yet in there?
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