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Hey Dan,

Yeah it did. Flatfishy and I got together and hung out for a night in the Bristol area. It was great to meet another hanger and see some of the tricks they'd picked up over the years. We...

You could always move to the UK...

The worst that can happen is being annoyed by a squirrel!

Well it's true. You are my Shug. Haha. Seriously though, I did copy your tarp setup when i got home and it looks cool. Can't wait to use it in the field.

I don't think you can argue with that. The only things on that list I didn't take are a map and compass and that's cos we were just down the road from the pub. But yeah, all this talk of leaving...

I've just got what I reckon is the dogs cahoonahs of set ups. I have a lashit ridge line with 2 clips on lashit prussiks that I clip my HHex tarp to. I hang it under the line so as to make the most...

Flatfishy seemed to have a good philosophy. He tries to not take anything that doesn't do at least 2 jobs. I also like the idea that every £ (or dollar, I guess) you spend on new gear needs to save...

Yep, I agree. I had a gerber multitool I didnt use either. I suppose one or the other would suffice.

Hey Hangurz!

So I was out hanging with Flatfishy this weekend and aside from copying all his set up as soon as I got home I came away with another idea I had whilst talking hammocks with him.
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Hey hangers,

Looks like we've finally set up a South West Hang. It's actually just me and Flatfishy but it could be the start of a regular(ish) thing.

I plan to take a few photos and do a video...

It could take 3 comfortably. I'll PM you the GR.

We could go to my usual place. There's enough trees and it's out of the way but reachable and there's somewhere to leave the car. Sat/sun would suit me. From about 4? We could have a bit of a barbie?...

Just checked and I'm free all weekend (well, I can get out for one night, but any night should be fine)

Yeah, I'm up for it. I'll have to check as I suspect I might be playing a gig on the Friday. Which days are good for you?

Soz mate. I'm going down to see the rents in Ilfracombe for Easter. Thanks for he heads up though. Have fun!

Ah... That does make sense. I guess a super easy way is to larks head the whoopie to the hugger and biner the fixed loop of the whoopie to the continuous loop installed at the hammock end? (I just...

yep, I realised my error but forgot to edit. I've ordered a hook and a flyz for my tarp line and have the prussiks from my HH to keep the tarp movable and taut. Looking forward to setting it up in...

Thanks. Looking forward to it.

Hey Flatfishy/Yanman,

Yeah, those places are about a mile from me. I live up near the staple hill end of fishponds.

So, yeah, I'm keen to do at least an afternoon and preferably a night...

I think that's what I'm going for. I've just installed my whoopies (10 minutes ago) but aim to have this setup...(by 'dutch hook' i mean 'whoopie hook').
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Here's my ultimate suspension set up idea. I really like the idea of being able to detach the hammock whilst under the tarp. This method would mean I could leave the whoopies attached to the hammock...

I'm in fishponds.

And yes, I have transport.

Yeah, you freaked me out one night. I thought the law was coming to take me away!

cool.

I do have a secret spot in leigh woods but you can still hear the motorway in the distance so it would be good to do something on dartmoor (am I right in thinking that it is exempt from the...

Also, bigfoot2, that video looks great. I might see if I can hook up with those guys. Thanks for the link.

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Hi Yanman,

So do you ever go to Leigh Woods? I began my hammock adventuring there walking in at around 10pm under cover of darkness and found a great spot. Scared me half to death the first few...

Yeah I agree. I'm defo up for a Scotland trip. I went up to Fort Augustus last year (right at the end of Loch Ness) and set up the hammock at the lochside. The trees I used leaned out over the loch...

Right, I'll look into it.

I have been told about a UK-based forum that organises UK hangouts so I may check that out too (bushcraftUK).

Thanks for all the help so far.

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Ok, how would you suggest setting that up? I have just spent the last 2 days getting to grips with using forums again. I'm not amazingly computer literate.

Here's my set up. This photo was taken before I laid my groundsheet down. It was -7 C that night but I came out unscathed thanks to stormcrows incubator and uk hammocks top quilt.
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Hi Redwall,

I live in Bristol and also did a course at UWE but at the Bower Ashton Campus (yeah, I'm arty). I now work at Colston Hall. I have been honing my skills this last year in leigh woods...

Q1: Has there ever been one?
Q2: Are there any lined up?
Q3: If the answer to Q1 or Q2 is 'No' then why the heck not?
Q4: Who's up for it?

Cool, I'll do that. Thanks

Now, the last thing I want to do is to seem to erect any sort of barrier to the current seamless blend of anglo-american brotherly/sisterly harmony....

...but, as the glory that is Hammock Forums...

Hi,

I ordered a set of whoopies and tried to attach them to my Hennessey but the set I have don't have enough distance between the fixed loop and the bury for me to loop around the gathered end of...

Hi Darren,

Always nice to see a fellow Brit.

Welcome aboard!!

Hello everyone. First off, I feel a mixture of guilt and release as I have (probably like countless others) been making use of the expertise, advice, and guidance of all you ham-heads for the past...