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I just have to say that the responses on here are why I love this forum. I'm a member on many different forums, and most are borderline religious about their topic. But here it is always a means. ...

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Dang, you guys are crazy. I guess we knew that though. I've been low 40's/high 30's. I'm a cold sleeper, so until I can rustle up some better gear, that's as cold as I'd even think of going.

Great trip report! Made me go out to the garage and look at my pygmy. It's been too long since I paddled. Fantastic pictures, and you really got me wanting to head out.

For what it's worth, I'm about 6'2" and 260. I hang diagonal across my room. I figured the sideways forces would be better than 90 degrees. I hang over 50% of the time and have for over 6 months. ...

I have found nothing better than sleeping in my hammock for lower back pain. Glad to hear it worked as well for you.

I'm not sure what happened with you. Mine's double layered (I'm not sure what weight, I just bought it from JoAnns. About 5 feet wide. 11' long. I'm 265 pounds and haven't noticed any special...

This is so true. When I first set up a hammock, after reading on here for several months, I didn't sleep great. It was comfortable, but so different it took a little to get used to. After a couple...

I bought my fabric at Joann's. When I asked what weight it was, everyone there just looked at me. So I bought enough for a double layer. I'm 6'2" and about 260. It's held fine.

I've been sleeping with my IX UQ for about a week and a half now. Very happy and comfortable. Like pisanodc, I'm a big guy, 6'2", 260# and a little more width would have been nice. I rigged the...

Just put an overhand knot it in. That has to be the quickest way to try different sizes.

My grandfather served in the Navy during WWII and after. He always swore that the hammocks were a very comfortable way to sleep.

I did the gathered end first. Thing was super comfortable. Then I decided to mess with it and it became not so comfortable, and I couldn't seem to find the magic again. So I tried the W. I've...

My "good enough" seems much more removed from perfection than most.


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Thank you , thank you, thank you! I finally understand what's meant by a "structural ridgeline".

Thanks for the review. I let Mac know that an order is coming with my next paycheck!

I'm not going to argue! That looks like a great tarp there.

EDIT: Actually, since I put it up here, he runs a shop through Amazon.com at http://www.amazon.com/gp/shops/storefront/index.html (just search for "sleeping bag" at the top) and has got pretty...

This place has some crazy deals, but I've never purchased anything from them, so I can't offer any type of endorsement. http://www.campingmaxx.com/Sleeping_Bags.html

I'm no engineer or even very crafty but... I've been hanging inside for about two months now. Big eye bolt in opposite corners (thinking diagonal stress would be better than straight across), up...

I'm not sure how I missed the lopsided W. I've been sleeping in a W, relatively happy, but could stand to be a little flatter. Guess I'll have to take it out this weekend and re-whip it. Looks...

Sometimes I flail around like someone is pushing me on the chest keeping me from even getting my weight somewhat vertical. Other times I kick my legs over, my body comes up and I step out. Haven't...

I followed the HH method on my first one. Slept in it like a...well, dream. I was really happy for about 5 days, then I decided to see if I could make it better, started to fool around with the...

Hiking the PCT is on my to do before I die list. It's in my backyard compared to the AT. If I'm 60 when I finally get around to it, so be it.

Stormcrow,

Do you have a picture of that double decker? I've been trying to figure out how to set that up in my living room.

I had the same problems for awhile, even though I have pretty strong ankles. Go for shorter hikes that will challenge your balance/ankles. I started to just go exploring through/around the rocks on...