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Yup! That tent wasn't for me - it was for the two friends I was talking along on the trip. And yes, since the trip I have gotten two requests for hammocks. I let one of them take a nap in it and...

Took my first DIY out for a test. Worked great! Thanks to everyone for their help! I even stumbled across $1 camo bugnet at WalMart and made a bugnet for it!
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I dig it! I like the addition of the site addy too.

Whoever wants to take up the reigns, just get Attroll's approval and I can send you the artwork. I don't personally know of a company that does the nice wicking shirts like Attroll did for the...

That is what I was wondering too. I saw a pro kite once, and it seemed kind of waxy. I guess it could have been treated with something though.

Ah! Good idea!

I think it did, but I don't recall what it was unfortunately. I plan on swinging by the last store in the area today and seeing if they have any. It seems awful thin, though. Maybe I'm just...

The Hancock Fabric stores in my area are going out of business and having a clearance sale. I checked them out and found several blots of this (in a couple of colors):


Spruce Rip Stop

I have...

Makes sense! Thanks for the tips: and I'll shoot for a longer hammock, hopefully that will help.

Ok, basically it boils down to this:
I love hammocks (in general) and I decided a while back that I wanted a camping hammock. On my last outing, I fashioned one out of an old blue tarp and it...

Sorry to hear about your dad, Dino. Hope he gets better quickly!

Speaking of the books though, makes me think of checking my local used book store to see if there are any Hammock treasures....

Good point - I guess all the systems are already in use. But the detail of how they go together is a unique piece of intellectual property.

Comparisons could be drawn to the automotive industry:...

Yup, I was thinking the same thing. Patenting is a royal pain if you a small operator and can't afford a patent attorney. I really hope Brian doesn't have his hard work ripped out from under him.
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I have been saving up to get a Hennessy or other brand hammock. I tried to get to Trail Days so I could check the options out, but due to work it just didn't end up happening. So instead a friend...

Well, it looks like #1 was the favorite! I will send the art work for it to Attroll and leave it in his capable hands. Thanks everyone!

Ha ha ha! I love it!

I want to, but I'm not sure I'm going to be able to get away that weekend. Stinks too, because I really wanted to get a look at some gear before actually pulling the trigger on a purchase.

Who...

Hey, you never know! I bet "Very Dangerous Bunnies" would draw some attention on the trail! :)

I agree with you on the morals in this country. It saddens me to think that when I was growing up I...

I'm doubting that would go over well :p

hehehe....
Tempting.

I can see your point! I never intended it as such (being a 'tribute' to the dark side), of course. In fact, it was the juxtaposition in the phrase that was so funny to me - because I don't know of...

Thanks! Good practice :cool:

Nope, certainly not a replacement. Just a fun "side item" really. I had just made it for fun and some folks thought it was neat and asked if it could be put on a shirt. I thought it would be best...

Be sure to cast your vote in the poll, so we have an official count!

Ok, here are the finalists! Cast your vote!

http://www.thegibsonkin.com/hammock/hm_vote.jpg

hehehe...
I'm going to wait at least one more day to post the finalists. It looks like colors #1 and #4 are in the lead so far!

It is in the works! Fear not. I just wanted to get the color selections first to simplify things.

Adobe Illustrator

Ok, this images just shows the color selections. I haven't put in any of the content changes yet (like the web address) since this is just to get and idea of the colors. Please post the number of...

I'll be working up a green version - I'll put a smile on the face as well!

I just went with a red/white/black motif because with the original gun logo, it looked tougher, I thought.

Let me work up some various versions - I will pick a few colors and put the site address in there. I'll post them up and then we can decide if we want to start the poll.

I might be out of pocket...

Cool! After we get a bunch of suggestions, I will make up a list of finalists and we can do a poll! I'll include the beta version in it, for sure. Everyone put in their 2 cents!

Also, the end...

Ok so for those who haven't stumbled across it: ShakeyLeggs coined the term "Hammock Hangin Mafia" in a recent post. The mental image was so great, I worked up a little logo that people seemed to...

Besides! It was YOUR idea in the first place! :D

We should change your name to "The Hitman!"

Have at it! Proud to see it in use :)

I have sent the artwork (with the lounging guy and "Every day above ground is a good day" slogan) on to attroll to do with what he will. I will leave it in his capable hands! The shirts he has...

Perfect! Maybe you can show me how to set up my Hennessy when I get it - because I haven't got a clue. Hasn't this weather been crazy?

Ha ha! Perfect! I will change the one with the Hammock Hitman in it to say that at the bottom.

Yeah, sure we can have both! We can have whatever versions we want, really. It just requires a little setup on the front end.

Without getting into the nitty gritty details: Cafepress (the...

Who knew organized crime could be so laid back....

Get it?!?!

Ok, I gotta get out more....

But the gun is so cooooool!

:D

How about this?

http://www.thegibsonkin.com/HMlogo2.jpg

Ok, you know now that I think about it - it would be much much better if I passed the art onto attroll and told him how to set up a Cafepress shop so that the purchases could help fund...

Good plan! Now I just gotta get in a fight with the wife for an excuse to test my gear!

"You're sleeping outside!"

Don't throw me in the brier patch...

:D

It has been made so!

Shirt, Hat, Sticker

Never actually ordered anything I've made on Cafepress before, so here is my chance!

I'm glad you guys like it so much - feel free to do whatever you...

He he he... I couldn't resist....

:D

http://www.thegibsonkin.com/HMlogo.jpg

Thank you all for the great tips! I'm thinking of trying out the pads, since it looks like they get the job...

Hello all,
I was wondering if I could ask you for some advice on gear.
I am new to hammocking, having only recently decided to give up on tents due to how cumbersome and bulky they are. I have...