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  1. bipod stand design/advice/usage please for newbie

    Hi folks ..forgive my laziness as no doubt the info I need will be somewhere on the site but if I may ask you more experienced hangers a few questions to help me with a bipod design/usage that I...
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    Hey Bill ....UK bill here ...had a wonderful BG...

    Hey Bill ....UK bill here ...had a wonderful BG off you a while back . Excuse the laziness but hoped you might be able to advise about a basic relatively inexpensive tarp setup that would work well...
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    Hi Joe ..that looks a fantastic setup and very...

    Hi Joe ..that looks a fantastic setup and very comfortable no doubt. Also love the use of 2 together with the sleeping bags. If you do have the time the offer of a thread with more info/photos would...
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    That's interesting Nigel ..perhaps a way to do it...

    That's interesting Nigel ..perhaps a way to do it cheaply for a test run . Since posting this up another UK DIYer has put details up of a build she did based on the details above . It looks pretty...
  5. That's good of you Nigel .. I will have a look...

    That's good of you Nigel .. I will have a look ...much appreciated ..Bill
  6. Thanks Joe!

    Thanks Joe!
  7. I have no idea whether those poles would be...

    I have no idea whether those poles would be strong enough for a single pole build ? Can anyone advise. Happy with their price !
  8. What is the lightest fairly inexpensive tubing to make single pole ( splittable preferably )

    I'd like to make something similar to a Tensa solo that is likewise easily broken down for transport . Is it doable without spending a lot of cash ?. Would buy from the states but importing to UK...
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    Posting a link to yet another DIY packable tensa...

    Posting a link to yet another DIY packable tensa build from UK fellow . I Started a thread yesterday but no replies so hoping to get more feedback here ?

    Also big thanks/respect to Latherdome...
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    Another DIY packable Tensa stand ( UK )

    Hi all ..
    I'm posting this up in order to get feedback on the design before I attempt to copy it myself . The guy who kindly put the details into the accompanying PDF was the builder ..Chris Hodge...
  11. thanks everyone for your inputs ...you're a great...

    thanks everyone for your inputs ...you're a great bunch ..so helpful . I just wanted to say that I contacted Bill ..the maker of the Townsend Luxury big guy Bridge and tbh didn't expect a reply .A...
  12. Will an oversize bridge hammock completely eliminate any shoulder squeeze + definitive shape?

    I have a Bear mountain BH which is great apart from the annoying bugnet (which I've torn twice in the same place due to overtensioning) The only thing it lacks really is more width and I keep...
  13. Thanks Homer ...I actually have those and some...

    Thanks Homer ...I actually have those and some bigger more pricey versions ...I'll probably give them a go unless anyone warns against or has a better solution .
  14. Thanks Homer ...I actually have those and some...

    Thanks Homer ...I actually have those and some bigger more pricey versions ...I'll probably give them a go unless anyone warns against or has a better solution .
  15. No sew hammock side guylines like Hennessy ...Advice needed please

    Hi all , Wombat here in the UK ...relative newbie to the site and the finer points of hammocking.

    Hoping you can help .

    Basically I'd like to spread the sides off my Grand trunk double so it...
  16. Thanks all ..I'm currently extremely comfortable...

    Thanks all ..I'm currently extremely comfortable using the Levola " giant knee pillow " set up. It is quite "loungy" but works well. I'm lying in line (banana position) and using a large inflatable...
  17. Advice re Sitting in a hammock rather than lounging ..back support?

    Another newbie question and hoping you can help.
    I enjoy lounging and laying in my various hammocks but when it comes to sitting up in a comfortable position I find it lacking unless I carry various...
  18. Many thanks for all the suggestions ..some food...

    Many thanks for all the suggestions ..some food for though and much appreciated.
    Regards
    Bill
  19. Underquilt ideas/examples for fine cotton netted mexican hammocks (XL ) ?

    Hi all .. I'm a relative hammock newbie and have collected a few for general lounging , reading in the woods and meditation!

    I recently dug out an XL Mexican hammock ( fine triple weave cotton)...
  20. Are the poles strong enough for ....

    Hi Woodscavenger and everyone else .....Bill here in the UK .

    I know it's an old thread but I loved the use of those painters extension poles and am thinking of doing the same .

    I am...
  21. thanks all some great ideas there ...keep them...

    thanks all some great ideas there ...keep them coming!
  22. recommend me a relatively cheap 11ft ( or near) parachute material type hammock ( uk based)

    as UK based would prefer something available on this side of the pond as shipping from states always seems rather pricey but all ideas are welcome. The grand trunk double seems popular albeit...
  23. JMS ..it was just their basic hammock actually...

    JMS ..it was just their basic hammock actually called "camping hammock"
    Phantom ..did you mean to provide a link when saying "this might be what you are looking for in ...?
    I presume it's the...
  24. Found DD camping hammock Horrible ..slippery and uncomfy ..help a newbie pls!

    Hi Ladies and gents . . Let me explain my woes ...
    Firstly i don't or haven't yet hammock camped but have enjoyed lounging about , reading and relaxing generally, in cheap parachute type fabric...
  25. yes ..seen that ..called the handy hammock stand...

    yes ..seen that ..called the handy hammock stand ..looks like one of few options that might work.
  26. thanks for that ..looks nice and light and...

    thanks for that ..looks nice and light and portable but I'll still have the problem of anchoring the supports in sand or pebbles!
  27. best way if possible to set up hammock on a stony beach with no trees/big logs etc?

    Hi all ..my first post on here so hello from devon in the UK
    we have a fair few beaches here albeit a bit chilly and i'd like to relax on some of the more remote ones away from the masses who...
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