Another Aussie jumping on the bandwagon

**crozza79** · 01-06-2019, 07:06

Hey all,

I can’t remember what got me started but I ended up watching Shug’s videos and didn’t get to sleep until about 3 o’clock in the morning.

A few days later I bought my first Hammock. After laying in it for a short while I realised I needed an under quilt. So I made my own. I also made a YouTube video about it. It’s called “Cheap hammock underquilt made from sleeping bag”.

I know it’s nothing new to you guys but you get to see my ugly mug and put a face to the name.

I have made a half Turtledog stand to camp with my car but the rod I used for the brace bent too much for my liking. Anyone use timber or any other sturdy ideas? Weight is not a problem because I just chuck it on my roof racks.

All the best and happy new year to all!

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**ofuros** · 01-06-2019, 10:51

Shug initiation...tick, MYOG...tick, sounds like you've well & truly been bitten by the bug, crozza79...welcome to the forum, to the trees & to the side of a 4wd.

**crozza79** · 01-09-2019, 03:55

Thanks mate. Got some heavier pipe for the ridge line took it out the other night. Worked a treat and slept like a baby.

I think I might call it the Crozdog

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**sidneyhornblower** · 01-09-2019, 04:32

Welcome to the madness and addiction that is hammock camping. I'm liking that crozdog stand.

**Ozy Gus** · 01-09-2019, 04:55

Sydney?

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**bigbenny** · 01-09-2019, 09:45

Welcome croz. Good work on the MYOG UQ and stand.

Gus, I’m in Sydney

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**crozza79** · 01-09-2019, 18:33

Thanks guys,

I’m in Melbourne. I took my son down to Torquay and stayed in a caravan park for the test run. He slept in the back of the car and I hung outside.

Got some inquisitive passers by with a few questions. Most just wished me luck...

I’m now looking for some nice places to hang in my local area (Macedon Ranges about 70km/44 miles northwest of Melbourne CBD). Even just for the day. Chill out, read a book, probably nap a lot...

Gotta do a bug net now and organise a suitable tarp setup for when I can’t hang off my car.

Cheers.

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