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  1. I think one thing that should be said as example...

    I think one thing that should be said as example is a warm weather haelstrom. I went camping last October with my dad and older brother in pretty warm weather and that night it started storming. Of...
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    go with either zilla or atrane's sites. I've seen...

    go with either zilla or atrane's sites. I've seen those sites and contemplated it in the past as well...
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    I know this isn't much for hammocks, but I'd like to see a warmth test sometime in damp conditions between hydro down and wool. I wonder how well the down would keep someone warm being"hydrophobic"...
  4. While i haven't used the HH2O system, i have used...

    While i haven't used the HH2O system, i have used a "bailing bucket" and sat it under one of my tarps using a grass made string as a drip line and filled my gallon bucket one night. I did use my...
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    well to be honest it has changed alot. there are...

    well to be honest it has changed alot. there are a lot less snakes (only seen a couple in my 3 years here) and a lot more birds (good and a bad thing) those snakes are fairly harmless, and very...
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    Well guys, it's time for me to renew this thread....

    Well guys, it's time for me to renew this thread. My good friend lugnut departed island about a year ago and i haven't been on a hang since before he left. I have returned from deployment and have a...
  7. Take a looks at Paul's kickassquilts at arrowhead...

    Take a looks at Paul's kickassquilts at arrowhead equipment. Great prices and he does custom work.
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    Nice report, sounds like you had an interesting...

    Nice report, sounds like you had an interesting time with your new pack.
  9. Thread: Pillow

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    I can't sleep without a pillow under my head in a...

    I can't sleep without a pillow under my head in a hammock. I have found that I will wake up with a crick in my neck if I don't. I use two different pillows. If backpacking I have an inflatable neck...
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    Everest, as a somewhat senior guy here on the...

    Everest, as a somewhat senior guy here on the forums, I would highly recommend towards an underquilt as your first insulation purchase. The only thing I must ask is, is your hennessey a zip? If not I...
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    Utility constrictor rope. ...

    Utility constrictor rope. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=17_uXaEfZ9w
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    Simple. Elegant. Like it!

    Simple. Elegant. Like it!
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    Welcome to the addiction. At least you started...

    Welcome to the addiction. At least you started with some of the best gear you can own. It's more than a hobby to some.
  14. Thread: DIY rainfly

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    Longevity isn't the greatest, but they work and...

    Longevity isn't the greatest, but they work and theyre cheap. The biggest downside is weight and bulk. Awesome for getting out though...any time in the woods is better than never going.
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    https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php...

    https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?23450-DIW-quot-WarBird-quot-WBB-style-hammock

    Have you looked at this thread yet?
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    Very nice charlie. I Hope you have a good test...

    Very nice charlie. I Hope you have a good test hang soon.
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    Its like a match made in heaven. Nice hang spot....

    Its like a match made in heaven. Nice hang spot. :)
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    Total and utter ditto, including the talk to my...

    Total and utter ditto, including the talk to my better half.
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    Hutz provides very good info. Only recently was I...

    Hutz provides very good info. Only recently was I able to use an unmodified hammock due to a perceived hyperextension of my knees that caused "pain". The thing that solved that was the xlc. I wanted...
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    I think what you are experiencing is what I like...

    I think what you are experiencing is what I like to call "short hammock syndrome". If you have access to an 11 footer, try that out. I noticed that when I slept in a ten footer, I experienced similar...
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    Nice looking kit, you are definitely on your way...

    Nice looking kit, you are definitely on your way to "pro" status! :D
  22. No experience with down tqs, but if you go...

    No experience with down tqs, but if you go synthetic, make one...its about $50 for materials.
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    This might sound a little sour, but its a dog ,...

    This might sound a little sour, but its a dog , and dogs belong outside for the most part. Their genetics are geared towards dealing with ma nature. I think if you are worried about your dog, you...
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    A dream hammock over cover will not provide...

    A dream hammock over cover will not provide adequate protection from rain. The superfly is well worth its weight, however I do not own one, I will in the future.
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    Fleece, now there's an idea! Great solution to...

    Fleece, now there's an idea! Great solution to your under insulation. Kudos, and welcome to the forums marlyscanoe!
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    I can't wait to go home and go camping in the...

    I can't wait to go home and go camping in the sipsey. I am with dckhntn on this. Spent a lot of time exploring the sipsey and most of it looks like that to my memory. I love the sandstone there.
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    Congrats on the purchase. I am sure you will love...

    Congrats on the purchase. I am sure you will love yours as much as I do.
  28. Thread: Tarp advice

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    If you don't make a tarp with doors, 7 yds of sil...

    If you don't make a tarp with doors, 7 yds of sil will do it for you.
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    I have an inflatable neck pillow from wally...

    I have an inflatable neck pillow from wally world, and while lightweight and extremely compact, it gets ripe after a couple days because the pvc doesn't wick and it gets all sour. If I were going to...
  30. +1 to oldboot. Any yarn will work, most use...

    +1 to oldboot. Any yarn will work, most use whatever matches the quilt the best...
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    Welcome to the forums from hot and humid Guam.

    Welcome to the forums from hot and humid Guam.
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    One layer my friend. Follow the Linky thing syb...

    One layer my friend. Follow the Linky thing syb mentioned. =)
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    Climashield 5.0 and 2 yards. It'll cost you about...

    Climashield 5.0 and 2 yards. It'll cost you about $30 and will get you comfortably down to around 25. Happy quiltin'!
  34. Thread: Tight Hems

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    www.tothewoods.net has a couple different methods...

    www.tothewoods.net has a couple different methods for whipping. I personally used a "w" whip until recently.
  35. I don't have exacts, but it does save weight. Its...

    I don't have exacts, but it does save weight. Its about half the amount of dyneema per side when comparing whoopies to ucr's. With that said, our suspension is already light enough to where that...
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    Here's what I did... Made a whoopie. Left the...

    Here's what I did...

    Made a whoopie. Left the tail pretty long and cut off what I didn't need.

    What I would do now... Make a dogbone 8'4" long and call it done.
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    If I had the appropriate tarp, I'd get it over to...

    If I had the appropriate tarp, I'd get it over to you, but unfortunately I don't. I hope someone has one they are willing to part with.

    On another note, if you don't get a seller within a week...
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    A high loft synthetic bag will keep you warm and...

    A high loft synthetic bag will keep you warm and toasty without an uq. I sucessfuly used a 0* syn bag as intended, and was toasty at 17*.r
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    I'm bring in the nerd out, "resistance is...

    I'm bring in the nerd out, "resistance is futile".

    I must resist. I got enough stuff coming my way to add another person to smy family and still has stuff left over. Stop tempttting me! Lol

    On...
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    That's a really good deal, should sell quick...

    That's a really good deal, should sell quick...
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    I initially thought the same thing at first, but...

    I initially thought the same thing at first, but I didn't put my foot in my mouth too quickly...I had fresh socks on! :lol:
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    Try shooting brand on an email if you need more...

    Try shooting brand on an email if you need more specs. He's a really good guy and would be glad to answer...but you'd probably be better off just waiting till someone pulls theirs out and measures it...
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    When you gotta hang, you just GOTTA hang! That...

    When you gotta hang, you just GOTTA hang! That there is some outside of the box thinking. Sweet deal....
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    Welcome to the forums from Guam. There are quite...

    Welcome to the forums from Guam. There are quite a few of you guys up there. The lounge-ability of a hammock is just all too nice. Keep on researching and hanging. Its an entrapping hobby. Welcome!
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    Since it is not folded, have you done a temp...

    Since it is not folded, have you done a temp rating test with it yet? My pluq is folded and sewn and only have a comfort rating of around 50 degrees. I am guessing that would be comfortable with no...
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    Kleimheist. Should do ya fine, plus you can use...

    Kleimheist. Should do ya fine, plus you can use it for fine tuning adjustments if the python straps aren't cutting it for you. Just my .02
  47. Thats the one, thanks for doing the research for...

    Thats the one, thanks for doing the research for me nuttysquirrel
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    Here's another one for ya! ...

    Here's another one for ya!

    http://www.mountainlaureldesigns.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=149

    BTW, Spinn tarps are all but almost impossible to get a hold of nowadays, so if...
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    If you are over 6' tall then keep it, otherwise...

    If you are over 6' tall then keep it, otherwise you don't necessarily need it and could cut it down. Personally I would leave it on, but some would call it waste. Then again, I am 6'2". As far as...
  50. I can't remember the name of the cottage co. but...

    I can't remember the name of the cottage co. but there is a guy down there in Aussie that has a bunch of what you're looking for without huge prices for international shipping. Maybe someone can...
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