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  1. #1
    New Member
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    Aug 2017
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    Grand Rapids, MI
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    New member from GR MI - thanks for all the info!

    Hello all,
    I've been browsing the forum for awhile and appreciate all the helpful info.
    My wife and I bought some Wise Owl hammocks for the kids. She asked if I wanted one too. Sure... I'll give it a try Little did she know she created a monster.
    I'm a total convert from tent camping to hammock.
    I've been using myself as a guinea pig to determine what works well or not before I update the kids setups. I've been looking for something that they can do easily enough so they can set themselves up quickly and safely. So far I've updated my suspension to include: diy continuous loops, whoopie slings, whoopie hooks, tree huggers and a UCR ridgeline. I'm currently in the process of creating a Costo underquilt (I'm done with waking up cold!). Today I ordered a tarp (didn't go the DIY route since I wanted it to look nicer than I trusted my sewing skills).
    So far everything has been working well together. The adjustable lines are great over just the cord that came with the hammocks. I also went with tree huggers to have the option to larks head the whoopies or if too short, marlin spike it.

    The temperature looks to be holding up this weekend so hopefully I can give everything a test run.

    Attached image is of the kids at North Manitou island (Michigan) while we waited for the ferry.

    Thanks again for all the info!
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    Last edited by brandon1515; 10-05-2017 at 08:45.

  2. #2
    Senior Member johnspenn's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2016
    Location
    Marietta, GA
    Hammock
    DIY TCF Sage Green
    Tarp
    Noah's Tarp 12x12
    Insulation
    MAMW TQ, UGQ UQ
    Suspension
    webbing/whoopies
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    3,203
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    Hello and welcome from Marietta GA. Happy hanging!

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    Senior Member MAD777's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2009
    Location
    White Mountains, New Hampshire
    Hammock
    DIY, WBBB & Switchback
    Tarp
    HG cuben,OES Spinn
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    DIY 3/4 UQ/TQ, UGQ
    Suspension
    Dynaglide / Dutch
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    Welcome from Florida!

    Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk
    Mike
    "Life is a Project!"

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    New Member Karla's Avatar
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    Sep 2017
    Location
    Minnesota
    Hammock
    Dream Hammock Raven
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    Whoopie Slings
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    Welcome from Minnesota! I haven't been here that long either, but I've gotten some really great advice from the people here. Most everyone is friendly.

    Love the picture of the kids and their hammocks!

  5. #5
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2015
    Location
    Guelph
    Hammock
    WBRR or Clark North American
    Tarp
    Superfly
    Insulation
    Ridge Reaper
    Suspension
    Cinch/Helios/Atlas
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    310
    Welcome. I wish I could say it stops, but it never ends. I'm ALWAYS trying another way to do something to figure out what I like best. Enjoy your new addiction!

  6. #6
    Senior Member
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    Nov 2015
    Location
    SW Missouri
    Hammock
    WB BBXLC, DH, DIY, GT Hybrid
    Tarp
    Etowah Outfitters
    Insulation
    HG TQ and JRB UQ
    Suspension
    DIY Whoopies
    Posts
    137
    Welcome from SW Mo

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