I'm not really sure how the UQTTs work but I think my problem lies in the support at the1/3 and 2/3 sections of the UQ. What I think I am going to try is a simple line up and over the ridge line at...
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I'm not really sure how the UQTTs work but I think my problem lies in the support at the1/3 and 2/3 sections of the UQ. What I think I am going to try is a simple line up and over the ridge line at...
I was thinking of putting some sort of clamp on the shock cord once I get it set where I want it to see if it would help it stay in place better. I think this would be more along the lines of a 4...
I have a WBBB D1.1 and I weigh about 220#. I know i'm over the "max flatness" rating and I'm pretty comfortable with the lye. My problem has been lately that my WB underquilts (both the winter and...
I'm looking for a 0d long 800+ fill down sleeping bag. Preferably Marmot, Western Mountaineering or Mont Bell. I know there are some folks out there looking for an excuse to buy a winter top quilt...
If we were talking about high-voltage not quite as high as lightning you would be unaffected since your not touching the ground. With lightning, however, anything in the vicinity is going to be...
Sold Pending Funds
I am offering for sale my Neo Air Medium which I used approximately 3 times and don't expect to use again. It's in mint condition with no leaks of any kind. I was going to post this at white blaze...
Don't forget that OES does custom tarps to order. I sent him a sketch of what I wanted for my last tarp which was actually a hybrid of the spear winter tarp and the jacks R better cat cut tarp so I...
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=10012&page=2
This forum has the Te-Wa quilt I got copied for myself in long. It weighed in at just over 1lb and was comfortable down into the...
Any deflection should be the result of the line stretching or the poles pulling together. The gadget is either going to break or slip. These could be best measured by marking the rope at the knot,...
I have a Marmot Trestles Trails for summer use. I use it in top quilt mode very comfortably. The Cool Max liner breaths great with the nylon shell. Its heavy though at nearly 2lbs! I think a great...
Here are the pictures with the double hammock hang, the luxury porch mode, and the overlay with my MacCat Deluxe. Its pretty easy to see why its twice as heavy as the Deluxe. I found that the...
I have a deluxe as well. The deluxe is my go-to-tarp for sure. I'm planning on overlaying my deluxe with this tarp and taking a picture for comparison.
Does anyone have any experience using these with sil? I'm concerned it might leave a mark on my new tarp.
I wish I did. Once it stops raining I'll probably mess with it a little. I don't have an adequate V tree arrangement in my back yard. I'm definitely going to try hanging off opposite sides of the...
Camp Nano's what I use. They are on sale at Backcounty.com
http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/CAMP-USA-Nano-23-Carabiner/CMP0023M.html
I do like a slightly heavier oval biner because it...
I just posted my new OES Custom Square http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=15865 along with a review on his responsiveness. I went with the square tarp so I could use the corners as...
I have read some negative reports on Brian's responsiveness. For the record, I made initial contact and traded a few emails on 3/11 and placed the official order the same day via email. Sent a...
Yesterday I found my new tarp in my mailbox! I ordered a custom OES 11x10 with strategically placed tie outs to hang double hammocks in the V shape, closed ends for full winter coverage, and the...
I agree with Jeff. I don't put my down in stuff sacks because I have a Osprey Atmos 50 and the internal shape is a really thin U. I find it works best if I just shove my down in the bottom and let it...
this website http://idigear.com/insultex.php says that one layer will insulate to -13df. I find it hard to believe.
I found this website which should shed some light on the moisture vapor issue. I admit, its really hard for me to buy that you can insulate without trapping air.
http://idigear.com/insultex.php
I just saw that deal as well. It looks pretty good, too bad its only 600 fill. It might even be worth it to harvest the down. I don't know how good the stretch feature would be as a top quilt though.
Darn. I just ordered my wife a single 1.1 and would have totally ordered it in brown if that was an option. I don't even really need it for a couple more weeks. My d1.1 is actually the green seconds...
Well it doesn't sound so unconventional when you put it in scientific terms like that.
I sent him a dimensional sketch of exactly what I wanted and it was no problem to get something custom. You just have to remember you don't really want to put a pull in the middle of a cat cut and if...
I have a deluxe in spinnUL and its perfect. I survived 24 hours of rain blowing sideways in 60mph gusts without even getting damp spray! I didn't even have an ideal position to the wind, I was about...
This sounded a little unconventional to me the first time it was recommended to me since I was always so focused on getting that ridge line level. I also thought that if my feet were higher than my...
I was going to get one as well. I just custom ordered an OES tarp from Brian. He got back to me same day and quoted a 1 week turnaround!
If this were a long I would be all over it. I rarely see quilts for the vertically gifted pop up here.
I saw something about that spreader bar configuration. We have two WBBBs so I'm going to try and get them in a head to toe (69) configuration so we can both get in from the outside. I ordered a...
I remember someone posting pics of a cottage made tarp with two hammocks pitched under it in the V configuration but I can't find anything on it. I'm considering the JRB 11'x10' Cat tarp vs the WB...
Sold, Paid, Shipped.
Sale pending receipt of funds. The response is so good in this community it makes me wish I had more gear I could part with!
The sale is pending with stonehooligan and there is someone that has first refusal if it falls through.
Agreed! I have high hips which put me at the upper end of medium at 6'4".
Its size medium. You would want to consult the osprey fit chart http://www.ospreypacks.com/PackTech/SizingandFitting which says 18 to 20.5" torso length.
The price is $75 + Shipping. I know its a good deal but I got a good deal on it when I bought it and I just deducted what I thought was the value of my use so I could pass along a good deal to...
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I'm selling my Osprey Aether 60 because its too much volume for me and I'm not using it now that I got an Atmos 50. It's 60L in volume. I purchased in 2003/2004 but...
I'm the organizer for a backpacking club down the road in Richmond, VA and we are planning an overnight canoe trip May 8th on either the Shanendoah or Rappahannock rivers.
Here's the link to the...
IMO the potential damage done to a tree is far less than the damage of a tent on the ground. Especially considering most people clear the area of sticks and stones before they lay on it. Disturbing...
How about a shorter (read lighter) BB for the ladies/childrens? I love the length at 6-4 but its a bit big for my wife at 5-4. If you broke it down by ridge line length/ height its about 8.5' vs the...
You might want to get a mechanical contractor to look at your air conditioning. If it is over-sized for your demand you will get short run times that doesn't allow for proper dehumidification. If you...
Did you have the QU oriented correctly with the head end at your head? I had this problem before I figured out there was a head and a foot end but since I started hanging it properly I haven't had...
I agree. Extra weight to carry without any use as well. I'll typically use my bag as a quilt with the hood to the side and wear a hat. I was going to need a hat around camp anyway so its not really...
I frequently see this quilt on sale but I'm a little confused at the length. I always see a short option only. Is this the only way it comes? From what I found on the Golite website short is the...
Both the 3-season and winter Yeti have an asymmetrical cut which has a little more material in the left shoulder area for better coverage where you need it. To my knowledge this is the most unique...
Everyone's comments are right on. I had the same question when I got my deluxe and once I hung it the first time I had concerns about end coverage. I actually survived a driving 24hour rain & tornado...
You know they didn't but Backpacker 1 brought some wine in those little juice boxes and Backpacker 2 brought some Dale's Pale Ale. Standard fare for a short hike on Friday night!
And I suspect minimizes weight from unnecessary quilt where you don't need any.