I love the colors!
Type: Posts; User: Gumbi
I love the colors!
I am really sorry to hear about your dog... :(
These illustrations are amazing!!! Thanks Scott!
If you really don't like your roommate's cat, be sure to spray your hammock down really well with permetherin every morning! :o (NO, DON'T REALLY DO THIS! Permethrin is a neurotoxin to cats!)
I'm going to have to respect fully disagree... Imagine the knot in the link you gave as being on the other end of the rope, with the long end in the bight rather than the short end... can you see...
This looks like nothing more than a simple slip-knot with an overhand knot as a stopper.
Dutch, I just want to say thanks! I am a programmer for a CNC plasma torch, and I'm very curious to know what kind of process was used to make the flyz. They have a slight bevel on them, so I'm...
Maybe instead of paracord and reflective tape, you could use some kelty triptease since it is pretty reflective. You don't think that the ends would chip or splinter, do you? (Maybe that was your...
Thanks! I learned how to sew from my mom! I'm not great at it, but I learned a few tricks from her that get me by 90% of the time.
I really like DIY because I have a lot of time, but not much...
If you have an extra lying around, I could get by with only 1... :)
Oops, I meant minor in camping! It was part of the Biblical Counseling major, but to stay accredited, Calvary changed it to an emphasis under youth ministry. :lol:Actually, it would more or less...
If you already have something that works well, and you are happy with it, I wouldn't bother switching. I changed my own tarp because I made it myself and I wasn't happy with how it sagged when I...
It does all of the above!:cool:
I recently took my rectangular homemade tarp and put Cat cuts in it... You would be amazed at how much material it cut off! And now I can actually get a tight pitch...
I've been a member of Hammock Forums for close to two years now? I can't remember... I do ALOT more lurking and reading than posting, though, but I never formally introduced myself.:eek:
I have...
I have pictures! :)
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Where can I find cord that won't stretch...
Thanks for your responses everyone!
I currently have 3 guy lines per side, six total, not including the ridgeline.
Sorry, I wasn't able to get pics last night.
I really, really DON'T want to...
I completed my first tarp over the weekend!
I bought ten yards of grey ripstop at walmart last week and wanted to try making my own tarp and waterproofing it myself.
Everything went pretty...
I wouldn't scrap the machine until you know for sure what the problem is.
Try good quality thread and a brand new needle first.
Try adjusting the thread tension. If it is making a bird's nest...
Is that even possible?!?!:scared:
I believe the "tree" mentioned in the Bible verse really refers to a cross, but that is clever, I never would have thought of making that connection! :)
Well Jim, every shelter system, whether tent, tarp, hammock, or other, has its flaws, and as you are finding out, hammocks are no different in this respect.
A hammock setup can be as simple, or...
Welcome to Hammock Forums!
If you really need to save money, you could make your own hammock, too.
I purchased 8 yards of 1.1 ripstop nylon at the walmart in Fort Dodge, IA about a month ago...
Those blue CCF pads make a HUGE difference! (Don't be fooled by how skinny they are.) They really work.
Fire on the other hand, will burn small holes in your tarp, quilt, sleepingbag, hammock,...
I agree with Jeff, it is funny to think about, but inappropriate to do.
I've always loved camping and had gone on a few short backpacking trips. It made me realize that my gear was too heavy and I was ill prepared.
I started googling backpacking websites, which took...
While black may absorb more heat in the sunlight, it will also cool off faster in the shade.
Radiators and tires are black because they cool faster than they would if they were a different color.
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Thanks, Ramblinrev.
I asked my wife to buy some ripstop nylon at a fabric store one time. She got to talking with one of the helpers who sold her some polyester canvas, which I ended up turning...
Forgive me for my ignorance, Ramblinrev, but how sturdy is polyester taffeta for hammocks? What is it comparable to? Does it stretch a bit like nylon? Is it fairly inexpensive? Will it hold a #250...
Easy to do with gloves on as well! :D
I can't sleep in a hammock without earplugs. I have to have them! But as far as my head feeling squeezed, I have found that a layer between my head and the hammock (a pillow or a polar fleece folded...
I know exactly what you are talking about, Coldspring. I was a little surprised to see that you live West Plains, MO. My family moved to Willow Spring, MO when I was 14, and I lived there until 5...
I am really quite happy that everyone here on this forum is polite and gracious, slow to take offense, and patient with newbies like myself! +1 !!!!
Thanks everybody!
I recently switched over to the ring buckle system, and boy is it ever convinient and fast! Using carabiners not only prevents wear, but it also makes setup even faster. It is no longer necessary to...
Earplugs worked wonders for me the first few nights I spent out in a hammock!
Hey, I am a newbie here, too. I don't post very often, because usually there is someone far more experienced who can answer questions far better than I can. But I love to read new posts. Lots of...
1. Raising the foot of the hammock is definitely an area of experimentation. I like for the foot of the hammock to be at least 6 in. above the head - usually more. But it is definitely a personal...
You could have the scouts make their own hammocks for really cheap, too. I made mine out of 20 dollars worth of materials found at Wally World (and without sewing, too).
Awesome set of instructions! Great work!
I got kinda cold the last time I hammocked outside two weekends ago here in Iowa. I started off rather warm in my 45* bag, so I had it completely unzipped and open. I woke up around 2:30 feeling...
Glad to see somethings working for you. My first night in a hammock was pretty bad. After lying awake for a couple hours, I went and got some earplugs out of my car, and that worked wonders for me!
For someone who loves knots, that looks like quite the setup. For me, (being memory challenged to remember a setup like that) the simpler, the better!
looking good!
I don't know... those cable ties are very strong and I was able to get mine pretty tight - tighter than I could by whipping with a cord. :cool:
I (because of the way I tie my small hammock) am limited to about 16' max. 10-12' is about perfect for me.
Hey, I'm new here, and just recently started sleeping in a hammock. For me, I had to use ear plugs in order to fall asleep. I just could not get used to the quietness (and the stupid neighbors' dogs...