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    Google “screen rooms” or “screen tarp”, There...

    Google “screen rooms” or “screen tarp”,
    There are a few options out there. The netting is sewn directly to the tarp and stakes down to the ground. You end with a large bug free area. Sit in comfort...
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    You can omit the stake philosophy and secure a...

    You can omit the stake philosophy and secure a tie down to a door/ closet framework or hook onto the hinge of the bathroom door. You still are “guying” out the stand but using a different technique. ...
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    If it’s uncomfortable for you then readjust...

    If it’s uncomfortable for you then readjust things. Slide the suspension up or down. Lengthen or shorten straps. Kick your body on the diagonal. A hammock is totally customizable to fit you. Your...
  4. Stone posted that unfortunately Chuckwagon Pizza...

    Stone posted that unfortunately Chuckwagon Pizza is closed. Bring your own food for the whole weekend.
  5. Just sew on a webbing or grosgrain tab. Thin tarp...

    Just sew on a webbing or grosgrain tab. Thin tarp fabric and grommets do not play well together.
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    Look at YouTube for tips on “plastic welding”....

    Look at YouTube for tips on “plastic welding”.
    You can heat up the zipper area and melt in a black zip tie to reattach things. Done right nobody will know.
  7. Smurfs hibernate in winter.

    Smurfs hibernate in winter.
  8. https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2...

    https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.istockphoto.com%2Fid%2F1464192784%2Fvector%2Frabbit-hole-map-watercolor-underground-tunnels-of-rabbit-home-as-a-seamless-pattern-cartoon.jpg%3F...
  9. Have you tried the stand without the ridgeline.?...

    Have you tried the stand without the ridgeline.?
    Outside the rl makes sense, consistent sag, blah blah blah. But indoors I prefer none since I’m not altering the tree distance. Simple enough to try....
  10. Bonus points if you can name them all. :lol:

    Bonus points if you can name them all. :lol:
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    Ordinary sewing and lightweight gear making...

    Ordinary sewing and lightweight gear making sewing is different in many ways.
    Can a set of lessons be tailored (pun) to learn some tricks?? Sure. But the UL fabric needs some special fine tuning to...
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    I had a frayed strap fail. Middle of the night,...

    I had a frayed strap fail. Middle of the night, THUD!! :scared:
    Knocked the wind out of me. Took a few to figure what the heck happened? Then another few minutes to wriggle out of quilt and unzip...
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    Melt it with a quick touch of a lighter or...

    Melt it with a quick touch of a lighter or candle. It’ll sear the loose stuff and make it as strong as ever.
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    If you go to the DIY section of this forum there...

    If you go to the DIY section of this forum there are many listed. Some “stickies” are great info!

    https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/forumdisplay.php/129-DIY-Stickies
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    The 2 machine theory is a good one. See which one...

    The 2 machine theory is a good one. See which one works on just light fabrics. Set up other to punch thru straps and heavyweight fabrics.
    One thing that has been useful for me is a separate journal...
  16. Pee bottle. Practice the technique first at...

    Pee bottle.
    Practice the technique first at home, if possible.
    Roll to edge of hammock, do your business into a wide mouthed bottle.
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    You can measure a string at 11’. Tape it to wall...

    You can measure a string at 11’. Tape it to wall at desired location, into a stud. Then do the same at other end of string. Allow for good sag in the string but try to get a comfortable chair height....
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    Email or exchange phone numbers

    Email or exchange phone numbers
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    It’s often given advice to cinch up the UQ to...

    It’s often given advice to cinch up the UQ to help with CBS.
    I have several uq’s with tabs/loops at the mid-point to allow a shockcord to go over the hammock ridge line. Shug himself has suggested...
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    In a framed setting like you are describing, you...

    In a framed setting like you are describing, you loose the sway.
    Kinda like what you’re saying is it’ll be a “hanging” cot....
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    Yes- Soil conditions vary tremendously once...

    Yes-
    Soil conditions vary tremendously once wetted out. Simple tarp guyline stakes can loose their grip. I once pounded a 1/2” thick rebar into the ground. It was 24” long. Hung on it for days. On...
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    Here’s a good test for ya at home. Hang a 20...

    Here’s a good test for ya at home.

    Hang a 20 pound weight on loops. One paracord and one Amsteel. Measure immediately the length and leave them to hang for a day or three. Measure again.
    Now wet...
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    I work in the heavy lift industry. 100,000 pound...

    I work in the heavy lift industry. 100,000 pound objects suspended from Amsteel and steel cables. Tugboats are now fitted with Amsteel, towing 500 ton+ ships.
    When the Pros switch over to paracord,...
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    I’ve made a few. Loved them at first. But the...

    I’ve made a few. Loved them at first. But the problem was at a group campfire/gathering area there weren’t always convenient trees nearby. Sometimes it worked.
    For solo trips, I just sit in the...
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    Nanok, Where are getting these numbers for...

    Nanok,
    Where are getting these numbers for paracord??
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    Great picture Low Tech! :thumbup:

    Great picture Low Tech! :thumbup:
  27. Tape measure. A guesstimate at tree distance and...

    Tape measure.
    A guesstimate at tree distance and strap height can be deceiving. Download the hang calculator to your phone for appropriate albeit approximate distance vs. strap height. This...
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    BTW your inbox is full and I cant send you a pm...

    BTW your inbox is full and I cant send you a pm lol

    Threw out some old mail…like 2017 mail :blush:
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    190577 Be kind to slugs!:lol:

    190577

    Be kind to slugs!:lol:
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    https://automatikio.s3.amazonaws.com/assets/attach...

    https://automatikio.s3.amazonaws.com/assets/attachments/000/000/977/web/20170111_133409.jpg?1499708807

    A Karo step quilting technique is numerous small areas sewn inside the quilt forming little...
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    A falling stick or pine cone? I’ve had similar...

    A falling stick or pine cone?
    I’ve had similar damage in the backpack. Once we cram and compress items in the pack and jiggle them down the trail. My damage occurred between hammock and folding wood...
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    One year I went the creek was more a river. Had...

    One year I went the creek was more a river. Had to wander off trail to wade thru. If you followed the trail, it was chest deep.:scared:
    That creek right by CV2 had enough water to swim in. Next...
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    The scissoring pressure applied will certainly...

    The scissoring pressure applied will certainly shatter a bead. Seen it, done it.
    Without pulling your whoopie apart, go with Shug and tie in a short shockcord stopper.
    I’ve used small rubber...
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    https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php...

    https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/6780-Double-Double-Bridge
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    https://www.highwayhammocks.com/ Might offer...

    https://www.highwayhammocks.com/

    Might offer you some ideas as far as a bridge style?
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    Looks similar to what I had going on. I did those...

    Looks similar to what I had going on. I did those custom soft shackles so I wouldn’t lose “suspension “ space.
    My front anchor was on the B-pillar. That’d be the passengers right ear.
    Those stow...
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    Tigger. You got pics? What I did in my Honda...

    Tigger.
    You got pics?
    What I did in my Honda Odyssey was strip out the two bucket seats and the big rear bench. Hooked up very short soft shackles to rear driver side lift gate hinge. In the front,...
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    Better straps will help. Old ENO’s had nylon...

    Better straps will help. Old ENO’s had nylon straps. Nylon stretches almost forever.
    I’m in the 300 lb range.Use good sized trees. A lot of folks will pick a weaker or younger tree that doesn’t...
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    Sorry to hear that OG. :crying

    Sorry to hear that OG. :crying
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    Hang it up. Spray it down with a silicone spray...

    Hang it up. Spray it down with a silicone spray like Camp-Dry.
    Let it dry. Do it outdoors or in garage, the fumes can be bad.
  41. Are you guys frozen yet? 8*!! :scared:

    Are you guys frozen yet? 8*!! :scared:
  42. A separate clothesline is probably a better...

    A separate clothesline is probably a better answer.
    Rig it up on some trail sticks or hiking poles. Make the clothesline long enough to be able to stake it out.
    I carry a length of zing it that...
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    I’ve read this “gap” theory here and on other...

    I’ve read this “gap” theory here and on other forums…I don’t get it??

    So if I wear my coat two inches away from my body, it’ll be warm???
    I think some folks don’t get it? A misunderstanding from...
  44. For indoor hanging I’ve made short continuous...

    For indoor hanging I’ve made short continuous loops. I’ll leave the longer trail whoopies in place and just prussick the continuous over the fabric ends of the gathered end style hammock.
    Another...
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    Another option is this chair quilt can be added...

    Another option is this chair quilt can be added onto/into your UQ. Adds some loft and warmth on an unsuspected chilly night. Or set it inside your TQ.
    Good work
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    For a google search use “bulk down”. Is treated...

    For a google search use “bulk down”.
    Is treated down necessary, nope.
    With todays DWR treated fabrics the fears of wet down are kind of overblown.
    With care of use or packing in a water...
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    https://youtu.be/q8zhiup2pVY In case you...

    https://youtu.be/q8zhiup2pVY

    In case you haven’t seen this video?
    Like most anything, proper preparation is key. Works for patching or panel pulls.

    The process works. Use the detailed steps....
  48. 189974 Be careful. He is lurking for a new...

    189974

    Be careful. He is lurking for a new hammock.
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    DO NOT TEST INDOORS. PERIOD! I’ve hade a few...

    DO NOT TEST INDOORS. PERIOD!

    I’ve hade a few tests go awry in the garage and was fortunate enough to quickly extinguish the flame.
    Do your tests in a safe outdoor spot, free of leaf litter or...
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    Happy Holidays to all. Stay warm!

    Happy Holidays to all. Stay warm!
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