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    On the d rings how much weight will studs hold?

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    Quote Originally Posted by joker52186 View Post
    On the d rings how much weight will studs hold?
    That depends... stud dimensions vary... for example 2x4 or 2x6... construction techniques also vary (bracings, etc.)... exterior walls may be more robust than interior walls, and so on. This link mentions weights from 265 to 300 pounds, without issues: https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...e-hang-project. At first, hang low and place a mattress under the hammock, just in case.

    Here are a couple of links in contractor-speak, if you can handle it:
    http://www.contractortalk.com/f14/ho...122829/index2/
    https://answers.yahoo.com/question/i...7070028AAbMie6
    Last edited by Gravity; 09-27-2014 at 18:14.

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    The bees knees

    Indoor hangers have the luxury option of using a pillow under their legs, knee-high. This helps with knee over-extension, and to smooth out any perception of calf-ridge. In the field, a rolled-up t-shirt or similar, provide a poor man's option.

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    Pillows, Pillows, Pillows


    Light-Weight Pillows

    - Antigravity Flex Air Pillow (0.9 oz): http://antigravitygear.com/shop/slee...alight-pillow/. This is the one I use in the field, with a fitting pillow case, works great. $4.50

    - AHE Cub Pillow (3 oz): http://www.arrowhead-equipment.com/s...ub_Pillow.html

    - Big Sky Dream Sleeper (1.45 oz): http://bigskyproducts.com/Big-Sky-Dr...le-pillow.aspx
    --- Video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE6v45iAYXA
    --- Written review: http://southwestultralight.blogspot....nal-dream.html

    - Black Rock Down Pillow (2 oz): http://www.blackrockgear.com/pillow.html

    - Cocoon Hyperlite Air Core (2.4 oz): http://www.campsaver.com/hyperlight-aircore-pillow
    --- Video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smUwD3neIGg

    - Exped Air Pillow (2.8 oz): http://www.campsaver.com/air-pillow
    - Exped Air Pillow UL (1.6 oz): http://www.campsaver.com/air-pillow-ul-1
    --- Video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NeU8q37Z3A
    --- Written review: http://www.trailgroove.com/entry.php...llow-UL-Review

    - Graham FlexAir Pillow (0.6 oz): http://www.jacksrbetter.com/shop/graham-flexair-pillow/. This is a smaller version of the Antigravity pillow, at a great price ($1.75)

    - Montbell UL Comfort Sleeping (2.4 oz): http://www.amazon.com/MontBell-U-L-C...+SYSTEM+PILLOW


    Heavy Pillows

    - ALPS Mountaineering MicroFiber Camp Pillow (8 oz): http://www.midwayusa.com/product/137...icrofiber-gray
    --- Video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kTCrW8I5s8

    - Grand Trunk Travel Pillow (12 oz): http://store.grandtrunkgoods.com/cat...ct/view/id/22/

    - LL Bean Flannel Pillow (7 oz): http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/78657...el-camp-pillow
    - LL Bean Down Pillow (7 oz): http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/78115...w-with-downtek

    - Nemo Fillo (11 oz): http://www.campsaver.com/fillo-pillow
    - Nemo Fillo Luxury (14 oz): http://www.campsaver.com/fillo-luxury-pillow-1
    --- Video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiinPBQNGqs

    - Therm-A-Rest Compressible (7 oz): http://www.campsaver.com/compressible-pillow
    --- Video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1c1BqSrXLc
    --- Amazon reviews: http://www.amazon.com/Therm-A-Rest-0...g_tr_3401681_4

    - Stansport Outdoor (7 oz): http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00171K9YS/...I1LX1VM8R86COR
    --- This may be the same than the LL Bean (?)

    - Wilderness Logics Down Pillow (5 oz): http://wildernesslogics.com/Pillow-Pillow.htm

    For hammocks, it is nice if you can use a piece of shock cord to tether the pillow from the ridgeline, to prevent it from sliding down or falling to the ground, when you sit up or get in/out of the hammock. Most of the pillows above either have loops, or a label than can be used as a loop. Another option is to DIY a pillow case with attaching points.

    The above list is just a small part of the camping pillow universe. A search in Amazon or any of the camping outfitters is sure to bring up many other models. And of course, it is an easy enough project to mod a pillow or cushion that you already have, or get some filling at a fabric store and make your own.
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    I would like to add a note about pillows that has worked for me... I've been using a down pillow as a footrest inside my TQ in cooler weather where I've previously had issues with cold feet - whereas I would otherwise be toasty warm all over, my feet would get cold and wake me up. I think this was partially due to pressure points on my heels. It has been great for me, so much so that I can often leave my down booties behind (since I have old heavier ones, justifies bringing the pillow). I believe it relieves the pressure point on the heels, enhancing blood flow with the down surrounding the bottom half of the foot which ensures warmth but with the toes open, it also regulates the heat well - I seem to get the benefit of the TQ down on the top of my toes more so than I was otherwise. It regulates so well that I still use this setup in milder temps.

    I also use a pillow stuff sack stuffed under my knees, and a AE cub pillow under my neck. This is just my routine now, not saying its the way to do it, but that it seems to be working out for me.

    p.s. I would note, though, that the down pillow I'm using is a heavier Quixote pillow (med. size, 9oz) that I got at REI. This pillow is both large enough to ensure my feet stay on it, and has enough down so that it doesn't squish down so much as to not provide the cushion for my heels. Something the size of my cub pillow I don't think would work nearly as well.
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    The Fussiness of UQs

    The underquilt is probably the most difficult part of a hammock system to master. It takes time and experimentation before you become comfortable with them.

    There are three main steps in setting up an UQ:

    1. Hang the UQ from the hammock's suspension. This sounds easy but is often not completely straight-forward, since different UQs use different kinds of suspension design. The good news is that once learned, this step will always be the same.

    2. Lengthen or shorten the UQ suspension, so that if floats under the hammock neither too high (compressing the insulation) nor too low (allowing drafts to circulate).

    3. Adjust the width at both ends of the UQ, so that the UQ hugs the hammock, sealing the two ends.

    Adding quilt hooks could be considered a minor but important fourth step. Hooks help to prevent the UQ from shifting side-to-side, as you toss and turn during the night. I recommend looking at the hooks offered by Dutch, which are explained to some extent in these two threads:

    https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ks-and-Hangers
    https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...ch-quilt-hooks

    And here's a very informative and entertaining video by our esteemed Shugemery:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9N3KkV5Zf4

    These adjustment are relative to the ambient temperature and wind expected during the night. In cold days, snug up the UQ as much as possible without compromising the insulation. In warm days, loosen it up.

    Until you become proficient in hanging the UQ, you may feel cold spots in cold weather, or may overheat in warm weather. If you are setup to hang indoors, practice different settings as the temperature changes over the seasons, or create your own experimental micro-climate by opening or closing windows, or by increasing or decreasing the settings in your thermostat. I have practiced cold weather hanging by turning off the heating and leaving my room's window open during frigid winter nights. Nothing teaches like experience.
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    Thanks Gravity! I'm going to try and set my hammock up inside now because I don't have trees in my yard.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gravity View Post
    How to hang an inside hammock
    - Locate the studs using a stud finder. Have patience, check and recheck.
    - Measure the distance between the two hang points.
    - Use this online calculator to determine how high on the wall to install the anchor rings:
    (http://theultimatehang.com/hammock-hang-calculator/)
    - Using one of the anchor rings as a guide, mark where the screws will go.
    - Drill pilot holes, and then drill in the screws. Done.

    Materials you will need
    - Spax screws (#14 x 2 1/2"). These are high quality screws (about $4 for ten).
    - Anchor rings rated 400 lbs. safe load, and 1200 lbs. (or more) breaking strength (about $5 for two).
    - See image:

    I like this set up, however I'm wondering how these screws would hold up in a 2x4? How have yours been? I'm 205#.

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    This is good info.After scouring the forums about hanging indoors. I jumped in with both feet so to speak. I have been hanging indoors about three months. The first few nights a few hours then into my bed. Each night was longer in the hammock. After two weeks I was in the hammock only. Now the bed feels foriegn to me and Im sure its in my mind but it doesnt have the "clean" feeling of the hammock. I sleep in a sleeping bag on the hammock. The sleep compared to a bed for me is amazing and no waking up to back pain.
    As far as mounting I used two 5/16 eye bolts threaded into the studs. The interior wall has a slight flex barely noticable so eventually I will add a 2x6 with a shelf on top covering three studs on the interior wall.
    Thanks to everyone here for all the gread info!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Koolranch View Post
    I like this set up, however I'm wondering how these screws would hold up in a 2x4? How have yours been? I'm 205#.
    The Spax screws have been fine, and I have another setup with smaller (12x) screws, that is also holding up fine. But I am only 150 pounds. Take a look at post #12 in this thread for more information.

    Another HF member who weights 225 lbs reports using the 14x screws on 2x4 studs, without problems. See that report on post #22 of this thread: https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...g-inside/page3.

    The Spax screws are high-quality and you can read a bit about them here: http://www.spax.us/en/multi-material...l#.VHVgztLF_To

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