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  1. Sticky: Do you happen to have a diagram showing the...

    Do you happen to have a diagram showing the pattern with measurements, materials, and basic sew instructions (like straight seam here, zig-zag stitch here..etc)? I would love to make a bridge hammock...
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    Okay, never mind. Apparently I made a newbie...

    Okay, never mind. Apparently I made a newbie mistake by attempting a hang between 2 convienent trees in my yard that were too far apart. When I went for two that were more realistically placed the...
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    Tried out the new hammock setup tonight and have...

    Tried out the new hammock setup tonight and have a tremendous amount of stretch. Is it possible that I bought a cheap grade of poly webbing? As a newbie this is my first round with silnylon and 1"...
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    Thank you

    Thank you for the feedback, experienced hangers! I will probably go with the simple webbing only for now. Yes, I do plan on looping the hammock with the webbing as opposed to sewing. I'm sure as time...
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    What is wrong with webbing????

    I'm bouncing around ideas in my head to simplify a new hammock I'm making and I'm wondering... What's wrong with simply using webbing all the way? Sewing a piece to my hammock with two D rings...
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    Sticky: Can you give me a guideline as to how much down...

    Can you give me a guideline as to how much down to use (I plan on making a down underquilt). I don't know how much to use to protect down to 32 degrees and how much loft room to allow for my baffles....
  7. Goose down to eliminate the cold butt syndrome

    Newbie here. I'm interested in sewing some goose down baffles to the bottom of my hammock to eliminate carrying and slipping around on a pad. I think I will go with goose down for lightweight, good...
  8. Thread: Pads vs UQ

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    Yes, the idea of an underquilt does seem very...

    Yes, the idea of an underquilt does seem very snuggly! I think it could be affordable if I make it myself. Now what type of filling to use...down, pgII, batting....decisions, decisions
  9. Thread: Pads vs UQ

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    Pads vs UQ

    Newbie here! I'm trying to weigh out the differences between UQs and pads

    Pads:
    Lightweight
    Bulky
    Not sure how the r-value relates to and underquilt
    UQS:
    Heavier
    Warmer (I suspect)
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