Another DIY-er

I've been lurking around here for about a year and decided its time to come out of the closet. I am a long-time hiker and backpacker and began making gear a few years ago. The guarantee on my knees ran out and I needed to lighten the load - DIY seemed the easiest way to do this.

I put together a gathered-end hammock last spring, added a bugnet and took it with me to NH for hiking in the Whites. I had minimal insulation and with the weather cool and wet I only got to use it a few times. I did enjoy leaving the Kinsman Notch shelter around 7pm, knowing I could find a campsite along the ridge whenever I wanted to. :D

I am currently converting a Jardine-like quilt to an underquilt. If it works out maybe I'll try to make a down underquilt next. (Maybe I can make the Indiana hang to give it a real test.)

Thanks for all the ideas - this is a great site.

Don

Welcome! this is a great for the DIY child that lives in you!

Congrats on "coming out of the closet" :lol::lol:

~sc

Welcome, krugd. Glad to have you out of the closet.

Hey there ...
Welcome to a great site... Glad to see more DIYers ... Helps me get motivated! Welcome again... :)

Welcome to the forum. If your in N. KY, then your close enough to attend the Hoosier Hang in April! Hope to see you there.

I was thinking about attending the hang. Thanks for the invite. I will put the date on my calendar. I had another hike planned, but this sounds like it will be more fun.

I used to get down to the Deam wilderness when I attended IU a few (too many ;) ) years ago. It would be nice to get back.

A Whoooo Buddy Welcome krugd !
Might see you there.....
Shug

So Shug, this is great news! You just might make an appearance at the Hoosier Hang... let us know what we gotta do to make it a definite! :)