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    Thank you as well, Dutch. May you, your family...

    Thank you as well, Dutch. May you, your family and your Dutchware family have a blessed and safe holiday season.
  2. Go over to Jeff Myers Youtube page. He has some...

    Go over to Jeff Myers Youtube page. He has some nice vids on the Becket and an easy way to get them to release easily. I also use his method on the J-bend. In short, either splice or larks-head a...
  3. I just finished up a full-length, Fronkey style...

    I just finished up a full-length, Fronkey style (It is not as wide and seals nicely on the underquilt) from the .50 mesh from RSBTR. My hammock has a 99 inch ridgeline. My bug net weighs less than...
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    I have found that if I get my Jarbridge too...

    I have found that if I get my Jarbridge too tight, it will slip off my shoulder. I think it is because most synthetic underquilts have no offset between the outer shell and the inner shell. Down...
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    You could try emailing Warbonnet; I think they...

    You could try emailing Warbonnet; I think they still use small triangles on the Ridgerunner. I scored a pair from them about 3 years ago to use as cinch buckles for mule tape (which did work, btw).
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    I like Dutch Wire; doesn't tangle up very easy. ...

    I like Dutch Wire; doesn't tangle up very easy. This is great for me, because I hate taking the time to properly roll up the lines.
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    I spent more time looking at your beautiful dogs...

    I spent more time looking at your beautiful dogs than your wind break. Those are some sweet pups!
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    I love to make gear that is totally customized to...

    I love to make gear that is totally customized to me and my style of camping. There is definitely a lot of cool factor in using gear that you have made, and if someone asks you how some part of it...
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    Better to have the stakes pull than rip a tarp. ...

    Better to have the stakes pull than rip a tarp. My dogs just chew the lines in two, but only if the lines are in the exact spot that they have chosen for a nap.
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    Only 1 failure of my hammock in 7 years of...

    Only 1 failure of my hammock in 7 years of hanging. The hammock simply "exploded" out from under me at 0230 in the morning. I expect it was just its time, as it has seen some pretty good usage. I...
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    Only time that I have heard of anyone having a...

    Only time that I have heard of anyone having a leak by using the pole mod over top is with a tarp that has the standing ridge line seam (Warbonnet superfly), as the pole over the ridge pushes the...
  12. I find my one-piece to easier, faster and...

    I find my one-piece to easier, faster and lighter; also faster to make. I don't leave my ridgelines attached to the tarp.

    Plan the pockets into the skins before sewing them into a tube.
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    I use a DIY, roll-top bag made from some...

    I use a DIY, roll-top bag made from some left-over xenon wide material. So far, so good. I use the PCT method anytime I can.
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    I have used mine, which is the shorter length...

    I have used mine, which is the shorter length (73") on 9, and one that is slightly less than 9, foot hammocks. It works well. I don't see why you couldn't use a regular length on a 9.5 footer,...
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    I have a 40 degree HG topquilt in shorter length....

    I have a 40 degree HG topquilt in shorter length. I has 1 extra ounce of down. I ordered it with Argon 67 for inner and outer shells. I packs up pretty small. I often pack both my 3-season Yeti...
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    I made myself an underquilt that is good by...

    I made myself an underquilt that is good by itself to the upper 50's and to the lower 50's with its snap-in fleece liner. Yes, I do keep my house rather cool at night in the winter. If it is really...
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    For a loop, I would use a figure 8 loop.

    For a loop, I would use a figure 8 loop.
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    I am sure Dutch can make a much better poncho, in...

    I am sure Dutch can make a much better poncho, in a long and short model, than those currently available. And ponchos fit all us weirdly shaped and vertically challenged or gifted people. Why am I...
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    I picked up one from Amazon for $25. Brand is...

    I picked up one from Amazon for $25. Brand is Astray. It is heavy, but fits up to a 12 foot hammock.
  20. I use one on my bridge. It helps me to get the...

    I use one on my bridge. It helps me to get the bridge up the same way everytime (10'6" from the apex of the triangle on one end to the other end is perfect). It also gives me a place to suspend my...
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    Check with Ripstopbytheroll; I think they have...

    Check with Ripstopbytheroll; I think they have done that.
    I do bond my reinforcements to my tarp to make them stay put for sewing. Never experimented to see how strong the bond was though. I just...
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    Check out the Jarbridge from Arrowhead. They are...

    Check out the Jarbridge from Arrowhead. They are usually around $100 to $120 for a roughly 3-season, 3/4 length UQ. Good quality, good vendor, fast shipping. And they have a subforum here on...
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    I use small buckles. Door corner pull out has...

    I use small buckles. Door corner pull out has male side, side pull out on opposite pull out (which would be the one just inside of the door) has the female side (or whichever way works best). All...
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    A loop thru the northern sods, definitely Bear...

    A loop thru the northern sods, definitely Bear Rocks Trail. The azaleas may be starting to bloom and the contrast of pink blossoms against the background of the spruce is sweet. Not sure of the...
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    What TxAggie said. The next 7 days are calling...

    What TxAggie said. The next 7 days are calling for rain and thunderstorms every day. A lot of the rivers that Red Creek drains into area already a bit high. So be careful and keep your eyes to...
  26. I have found myself using a set of 10 foot Spider...

    I have found myself using a set of 10 foot Spider webbing daisy chain from Dutch along with a pair of mantis. I do no just clips; just pass through the loops around the tree. Set up weighs 4 1/2 oz...
  27. These are just the material with the cutting...

    These are just the material with the cutting lines printed on the fabric. This is great, especially if you don't have a lot of room to lay out the material. So, you will need to order whatever need...
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    You could put a loop of shock cord on the ties...

    You could put a loop of shock cord on the ties outs that you could tie off to in high wind, but use just cord the rest of the time. That way you are covered.
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    First hammock WBBB 1.1 double; current hammock is...

    First hammock WBBB 1.1 double; current hammock is one of several 9 foot DIY's. The blackbird was sold to a friend getting into hammock hanging; he is still using it and it has been in use since...
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    I have used a small piece of the non-skid shelf...

    I have used a small piece of the non-skid shelf liner stuff taped to the underneath of the foot pad and then it goes into the footbox of the TQ, and I have found that using a pad that is less...
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    My experience is that they often interfere with...

    My experience is that they often interfere with my UQ. If I put them on, I put them on the bug net; that way the netting stays off my face and the pull outs don't interfere with my Underquilt. I...
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    I use a piece of open cell foam on top of my...

    I use a piece of open cell foam on top of my closed cell pad. The open cell pad is a bit damp, but the quilt is dry. The pad dries much faster than my quilt would.
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    Might be because the winter quilt does weigh a...

    Might be because the winter quilt does weigh a bit more. I find that I have to have the quilt suspension a bit tighter on the heavier UQ to hold it up better, and I tighten the secondary suspension...
  34. I like to match my hammock and tarp to each...

    I like to match my hammock and tarp to each other: I use mostly 9 foot hammocks, so I use a 10 foot tarp, since I usually hang in some pretty tight spots (not much over 10 feet sometimes and I am...
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    I use mine with the Titanium cinch buckles. I...

    I use mine with the Titanium cinch buckles. I make sure the webbing is straight in the buckles with no folds. After I have the hammock adjusted how I want it, I do a slippery half hitch behind the...
  36. All signed up. Bringing a 2010, used twice...

    All signed up. Bringing a 2010, used twice Luxury Lite backpack with 3 packing cylinders and hook belt. It is in great shape and waiting for a new home.
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    The Jarbridge is surprisingly lightweight. It is...

    The Jarbridge is surprisingly lightweight. It is good quality. Like most synthetic, it will not compress as well as down, but is a good quilt. I have a 3-season and take it quite frequently into...
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    I live in Preston County and get out as much as I...

    I live in Preston County and get out as much as I can. My usual places are Quebec Run wild area in PA, Dolly Sods, Otter Creek, Laurel Fork and Seneca Creek. I sometimes head to Cranberry or Canaan...
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    I often do that. The shell gets damp, but I have...

    I often do that. The shell gets damp, but I have not noticed any loss of loft. I have also had the TQ covered with snow and the shell damp, but still no apparent loss of loft. The shell materials...
  40. I use a couple of 5 foot daisy chain straps to...

    I use a couple of 5 foot daisy chain straps to keep it easy. To make sure they don't slip. I first attach them to the horizontal bar (same as you would a tree by putting one end through the loop),...
  41. With all that Dutch bling on display, I thought...

    With all that Dutch bling on display, I thought this was a gear porn movie.
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    I use a figure 8 loop.

    I use a figure 8 loop.
  43. Received my order Saturday. This is some pretty...

    Received my order Saturday. This is some pretty nice stuff! I made 2 10+ foot straps and a 3 foot hugger (for protecting the tree when leashing the pup). Well under 2 ounces for both. I tested...
  44. Most times, if I have this issue it is with a 3/4...

    Most times, if I have this issue it is with a 3/4 length partial length UQ. I am short, so my feet will sometimes hit the edge of the quilt and push it down, and it will create a cold spot on my...
  45. You are welcome. Never know what I will be up...

    You are welcome. Never know what I will be up to; so heck, you may see me up that way too. I rarely plan that far ahead.
  46. It certainly will work, or at least mine has...

    It certainly will work, or at least mine has worked for quite a long time.
  47. The northern sods are mostly crowded at the...

    The northern sods are mostly crowded at the trailheads and within 1/2 mile of the trail head. Staging at the campground is doable, but you must have at least one campsite paid for ($11.00 per night...
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    All Gates are closed until mid-April. Too many...

    All Gates are closed until mid-April. Too many people getting stuck up top and needing Forest Service help, so they decided to just close it off for the winter. You can still hike and backpack, but...
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    As has been stated, silpoly is eel slippery. I...

    As has been stated, silpoly is eel slippery. I had no issues with the ridge line; I do a felled French seam for that. To make the reinforcements, I cut them and pre-glued them on with a small...
  50. Any summer weekend will be very crowded, but...

    Any summer weekend will be very crowded, but mostly at trailheads (carpool if you can), and there will be lots of day hikers. Make sure to take 3-season gear; it can get well into the low 40's and...
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