Thanks for sharing the design, BCBob. I just made one for a Christmas gift. Took about an hour with my rusty sewing skills. I used hook-and-loop rather than snaps, because it's what I had on hand....
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Thanks for sharing the design, BCBob. I just made one for a Christmas gift. Took about an hour with my rusty sewing skills. I used hook-and-loop rather than snaps, because it's what I had on hand....
Tie-outs do make access more awkward with a removable bug net with bottom access. However, through trial-and-error, you might discover you don't need/want the asym tie-outs at all (most hammocks...
I used a pair of Dutchware tarp pull-outs attached to the hammock AND bug net for asym pull-outs. Saves tedious sewing, gives you the flexibility to experiment with the location of the pull-outs, and...
Great link, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the ideas.
My wife and I just finished a canoe trip using two of these, equipped with homemade amsteel whoopie slings and UC ridgelines, bugnets (fronkey style), and silnylon tarps (one hex cat, one square)....
I can't seem to cinch the bottom hole any tighter than leaving a 5" or so opening due to the fabric getting bound up in the elastic -- plenty of space for Algonquin park mosquitoes to come up the...
$0.77 / each?!! Dang, I'm doing this; no-brainer. Thanks.
I just finished one, with Syb's enhancements. I suggest you go with it as designed. It works. The length is good and allows for gather using the draw cord. Rock pockets might make it drag, hang...
Thanks to info here I made a 60x126 tablecloth hammock with whipped ends, the first of 3 for my kids. I rigged up wall attachments using pine 2x2's, eye bolts, T-nuts, and 4" screws. Cheap, strong,...
I "almost" finished my Blackcat this weekend, using DIYGS's 70d urethane coated ripstop. Minus the webbing attachment points and D-rings (still to add), it weighs 27.8 oz. Heavy, but darn near...
I am about to do the same. Did you notice DIY Gear Supply has 70d urethane coated ripstop nylon 2nds in "digital camo" for $2.95/yd? Awesome deal. Can't wait to get started on my Blackcat(s).
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Forgot to mention, tableclothsfactory.com has a...
Forgot to mention, tableclothsfactory.com has a 20% off storewide sale right now. Woo hoo!
Beyond "considering" now, we placed an order last night for a few 60x126" and 90x132" nylon taffeta tablecloths. The boys want to try them for beds in their bedrooms. And I'll make a couple for...
Hi. My wife and I have been taking our three kids on canoe trips into Algonquin Park since they were newborns; youngest is now 8 and eldest is 13. All of us are pretty experienced campers.
My...