Maybe try something else - or the same fabric - in a regular width. Taller people seem to benefit more from wide fabrics and some people swear by them, but my experience has been that it doesn't...
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Maybe try something else - or the same fabric - in a regular width. Taller people seem to benefit more from wide fabrics and some people swear by them, but my experience has been that it doesn't...
If you're giving it away, I'll take it. I'm not far down the road from you and will DM you to arrange a pickup time.
Edit: Tried to DM you on Hammock Forums but your inbox won't accept any...
HUG-style bugnet for me, because my priorities are less bulk and weight for backpacking, not spending a lot of time in camp in the hammock. A HUG along with a top quilt lets me sleep bug free, which...
Ripstop by the Roll every time for me. https://ripstopbytheroll.com/collections/cordage
Appears to be quite similar to suspension offered for a while now by Jeff Meyers:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MYERSTECHHAMMOCKLAB?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=832309456
I think what Goobie is getting at is mainly this. In a hammock underquilt system, an air gap between the hammock and the insulation underneath is not dead, trapped air. It is a leak that loses you...
Perhaps you're expecting too much from the PLUQ. I've made a couple of them, both sewn and unsewn versions, roughly following Derek Hansen's instructions from his book/website "The Ultimate Hang." ...
Back in 2019 I made a hammock from the predecessor fabric, MTN 1.3. I think it's about the same thing as MTN 1.2 is today but I could be wrong. I think I've probably told people from time to time...
Underquilt protector. I made mine slightly longer than commercial models I'd seen, so it seals up the ends of the underquilt and helps trap air (or stops drafts).
I've never done that. My oldest ones are coming up on 9 years old. My main hammock's loops are, I think, 3 years old and I've been using it a lot this year. No plans to replace them unless/until I...
While it's not exactly what you're looking for, FarOut's comments section often has entries indicating whether or not a particular site is hammock friendly. It's going to be hit or miss depending on...
Warbonnet's Mountain Fly, Thunder Fly and Mini Fly tarps are somewhat similar to this concept, especially the Thunder and Mini whose beaks can be set up pointed outwards as shown on the photos on...
While I'm not the OP I recently bought a top quilt from Hang Tight and can attest to the quality of the work. I got the lighter quilt described as 40-50 degree range. So far I've had it down no...
Some years back I cut and sewed up a pair of the Frog Togg pants to make a rain skirt. I wasn't nearly as precise as PopcornFool was but mine held up fine, no fraying or other problems. The...
Yep, it'll be fine. I made an underquilt using the Ripstop by the Roll underquilt kit, and like you, didn't bother to get calendared fabric. Since it's not down but Apex insulation, I'm not sure it...
As cougarmeat suggested, the actual Super Shelter that Hennesy sells is a great UQP. You might put up a post in the WTB section and see if someone will part with one. I'd offer mine, but I just...
Here's one vote for the MTN 1.2. (I'm about your height but 15 pounds heavier) Mine dates from 2019 and is my main hammock with hundreds of miles on it. Some photos of it when it was first made can...
One of the best "introducing myself" posts I've ever read on here. That one deserves wider publication. Kudos.
That's pretty much it. I copied what a lot of people do: tree strap connected to the continuous loop using one simple knot, in my case the Becket hitch. I'd suggest using either the Becket or the...
Not quite the same but similar to your question, I favor a small gear hammock attached to the hammock ridgeline. It's off the ground and under the tarp when it rains, and it doesn't interfere with...
I've had better results with top covers (even improvised) than with liner bags in terms of boosting the performance of my gear. You mentioned that you're in a Chameleon. Maybe add the top cover to...
My son has their tarp with doors and loves it. Having seen it in person I have to say it's a good value and well made. It's silnylon, so not the absolute lightest tarp available, but it's on par...
Funny that you should ask, since I just returned from a ten-day section hike of the AT in Georgia and North Carolina. I camped alone most of the time to avoid the bubble, but when I camped with...
Yes, exactly that. Mine is 40 inches long and can be used at that length or folded in half for a 20x20 inch square to keep my torso warm if I've got a cold spot on my back. It's also handy as a sit...
If you've got fleece and wool layers, hat, insulated booties and such, you don't need to add much, IMO. An underquilt protector can help with windy conditions for sure, but I wouldn't spend $125 on...
I recently hiked the Georgia Loop in November during a week in which winds were crazy. Besides an underquilt protector which helps with windy conditions, I'd strongly recommend being cognizant of...
+1 on what Shug said: Zip up your puffy and stuff your feet, inside the top quilt, into the puffy. Works great. Otherwise, I carry a piece of 1/8 inch foam mat from Mountain Laurel Designs and use...
Arrowhead Equipment Jarbidge 3/4 length synthetic underquilt, black and gray, 3 season 25 degree 6 oz apex.
Very good condition. Four years old. Always stored uncompressed in plastic tote. Stuff...
I've made the full length 30 degree version using RipStop's kit several years ago, so I'll offer an opinion or two on a couple of your points.
Grosgrain ends: Forget the grosgrain on the ends. ...
Chest pocket or pants pocket. Chest pocket is usually more comfortable since I'm lying on my back.
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Same here. I've had the same piece, scavenged from a family building project, for several years now. It can be washed in a washing machine and comes out nice and soft. Great to stand on in sock...
First off, you're going to love the Bartram. It's a great trail.
As for insulation, what Shug said: add a pad. For situations like you describe my go-to is a thin closed EVA foam pad, 1/8 inch...
If you search the For Sale forum here, as I just did, you'll see a few Hennessy items from time to time and can get an idea of pricing. To be specific, though, the last time I see a bottom entry...
Mud, Rocks, Blazes - Heather Anderson
AWOL on the Appalachian Trail - David Miller
Appalachian Trials - Zach Davis
Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail: 100 Tips, Tricks, Traps, and Facts - Jan...
Without actually weighing what you describe there's no way to know for certain, but what I can do is describe my hammock and tell you what it weighs and let you extrapolate from that. My DIY hammock...
I've done it both ways and usually spray. For dunking if you want to mix up smaller amounts you can use gallon ziploc bags to soak/dunk items rather than a five gallon bucket. I put in a few...
I'll take a whack at some of your questions. I made myself a MTN 1.2 in the wide fabric and like it, though the extra width is wasted on me. I like the MTN fabric for its toughness and light...
My longest running suspension is a set of 6-foot straps and whoopie slings that I've used since about 2015. Last time I used them was last week. Other straps I own have been in use for varying...
A couple of years back I got kevlar straps from Autumn Ultralight, but I think she may have discontinued them. Whether she's got some old stock still in inventory, I don't know but you might ask...
Piling on to what everybody else has already said, Ripstop by the Roll has more than 150 videos up on their YouTube channel. Not only do they sell the components, they're a terrific source of...
Yep, I've done just that on a short August two night trip looping around Blood Mountain. It worked fine for me wearing a ball cap to keep the net off my face and was, obviously, a very lightweight...
Mine is used to block wind, not rain. I've found that on blustery nights the wind robs heat from the underquilt. The underquilt protector is an adjunct to make the underquilt more efficient or to...
HG Quest Tarp with tie outs and ridgeline in stuff sack: 16.1 oz
Tarp stakes plus 1 spare + 2 kevlar tree straps in bag : 4.2 oz
Jacks R Better Hudson River top quilt: 22.4 oz
AHE Jarbidge...
My AHE Jarbidge has served me well for a number of years and is my go to underquilt for backpacking.
Since the primary purpose of my UQP was to block wind, and since calendared material does that better than uncalendared, for me the answer to that question is a yes.
Completed your survey. Good luck with the project. For further research, I'd suggest browsing the DIY section of Hammock Forums where many talented folks have documented their own projects, often...
My wife has a double layer Ridge Runner and prefers it as is. She likes the firmer feel of the double and uses it with a pad, though she doesn't camp in particularly cold temperatures. I have a...
I made a full length underquilt from the RBTR kit back in, I think, 2016 and still have the instructional PDF I downloaded from the website. From the second page: "Cut your fabric and insulation to...