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    Thanks TrailSlug! Is there any type or certain...

    Thanks TrailSlug! Is there any type or certain brand of detergent I should use?
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    Dirty DIY Hammcok

    Hello forum members!

    Recently returned from a beach hang in the Caribbean and the hammocks got a bit greasy from sunscreen. Any suggestions on washing? They are homemade out of ripstop with...
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    Probably going to get my down from wilderness...

    Probably going to get my down from wilderness logic.
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    Thanks! Seemed like they might be pushing their...

    Thanks! Seemed like they might be pushing their own stuff there, but just wanted to be sure before I dive in.
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    M50 and 850FP down

    Has anyone used Momentum M50 fabric with 850FP down?? On thru-hiker it says to use with 900FP. Just checking with anyone who has used it. Thinking of making a TO/UQ combo.

    Thanks,
    Patrick
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    Mustardman, Going to try and re-do the ends...

    Mustardman,

    Going to try and re-do the ends and see if I can get it a little more even. Figured I would do one end at a time to fine-tune it...still open for suggestions.

    Thanks,
    Patrick
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    Looking Great!! Did you just sew through both...

    Looking Great!! Did you just sew through both materials to make the baffles??
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    Ridge in the middle?

    Dear forum members,

    I have been trying to get my "lay" down in my new diy gathered end hammock. I whipped the ends using the directions on Just Jeff's page, pulling only the edges to give the...
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    Total hammock weight is 14.8oz. This includes...

    Total hammock weight is 14.8oz. This includes 72" tree straps with dutch clips, 6' whoopies with whoopie clips, a ridgeline (currently set at 93"), and of course the hammock (1.4oz ripstop nylon). ...
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    WB Mamajamba or OES Deluxe

    Trying to make some decisions. I want a three season tarp that gives some protection when needed. It looks like the mamajamba has more protection along the ridgeline and width. However, the cat...
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    Thanks for the kind comments. This was my first...

    Thanks for the kind comments. This was my first bout with sewing machine. I made a fixed ridgeline out of 7/64 amsteel I had left over by putting a 4in brummel splice in each end. I guessed about...
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    Got the ends whipped up with some para chord. ...

    Got the ends whipped up with some para chord. Tested... Love it!
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    First Hammock Test

    Hi everyone!

    Just finished making my first hammock and was able to test it out today. I would like to thank all the people who have dedicated a lot of time and effort into providing such a wealth...
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    Sorry for the misinformation, my hammock is made...

    Sorry for the misinformation, my hammock is made of breathable 1.4oz ripstop nylon. I have tarp-making on my brain today.
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    The Amsteel might be a bit of overkill, but I...

    The Amsteel might be a bit of overkill, but I have just enough to whip both ends. I have already made continuous loops, ridgeline, and whoopie's.
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    Whipping Material

    I am getting to whip the end of my DIY 1.4oz silnylon hammock. I have some left over 7/64 amsteel, and thinking about using that to whip the ends. Has anyone done this or have any suggestions?
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