No tape. I just made a "c" type channel in each piece and hooked them together, sewed one seam, then put a second seam down the other side. The first seam was a little tedious, but I could hold about...
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No tape. I just made a "c" type channel in each piece and hooked them together, sewed one seam, then put a second seam down the other side. The first seam was a little tedious, but I could hold about...
No no OG, I don't carry dumb bells on the trail. The dumb bells were just for the test setup. Dumb bells on the trail, that's ridiculous!?! I've already trained the squirrels to hold the tie outs....
My first build. 1.1 oz ripstop nylon. Double layer with pad insert, adjustable ridgeline, shock cord tie outs. 8X10 tarp with storm doors, and unsewn silicon attached pullout tabs on a continuous...
I've finally converted. I made two 6' whoopies, a 10' strap, a 6' strap, and a 30' strap ( for bike retrieval if needed). Plus a couple of 4" aluminum toggles and two carabiners. I should be...
Without a doubt I am over thinking the whole deal. Just trying to find the perfect set up I guess. I like the simplicity of a short Amsteel loop, toggle and webbing, but a long length of Amsteel is...
Just did my first test setup on my patio with my first DIY build. Used almost all of my suspension! Makes me rethink losing the 10' lines and 10' webbing. I do like the adjustability and I also have...
Noob...
I want to ask a couple of questions if I may along these lines. I camp from a "smallish" dual sport motorcycle. So, I am weight concious, but not overly concerned with a few ounces. Riding a...
Noob here...
Why the carabiner on the second strap? If it has a loop, why not just run the webbing through that loop like the first?
On the Hennessy Ridgeline...
Cut it, attach ultra small...
I noticed in your sig line, yiu use a poncho liner for insulation. I've been using one with my camping setup for years. How well does it work with a hammock?
I'm basing the calculations on Rope Rescue System designs which are all calculated using an allowable 600lb load and a 15:1 safety margin (9000lbs) which means everything in the system must be rated...
I understand that 550 cord is not ideal for suspension systems due to stretch and saturation issues. I am working on aquiring some Amsteel. But, I am curious about the failures.
Looking at the post...
Yeah, that's a tweek I'm working on, just haven't picked any up yet. The rings in the pick are not actual climbing rings so that's another tweek on the list. Thanks for the tips guys. It's...
O.k. I see what you mean by the larkshead on the rings. I just had to actually do it for it to make sense. Good suggestion. Thanks!
@Adventure Myk
The bikes are a DR650, DRZ400, and a CRF250R.
@SweetLou
Would silnylon not be better for cold weather? I already have some more breathable ripstop for a second hammock and did...
Just a few specs...
The Rock22 is about 5.5lbs and packs at 22.5" X 7". Less the weight and mass of the thermarest.
The Hennessy is about 2.9lbs and packs at 4" X 9" X 9".
Keep in mind, I have...
@Mrclean
I'm hoping the comfort will be the primary benefit, but weight load out, and balance should be much better for a few reasons.
First, this spring I lost 40lbs, so wearing my gear instead...
I've got a DRZ400 and DR650. The DR is my primary bike for commuting and trips. But, the DRZ is the main reason I wanted to lighten and compact my setup to just a back pack for those more remotely...
I've recently become interested in hammock camping from my motorcycle. As usual, I dove in head first. I ordered a Hennessy and have napped in it a few times, but haven't camped yet. I've researched...
As the title suggests, I travel and camp on a dual sport motorcycle. I have always used a tent and have never hammock camped but, there is a first time for everything...
My tent camping system is...