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  1. Thread: 10,000 units

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    Getting those little envelopes is like Christmas...

    Getting those little envelopes is like Christmas morning.
    All the best!
  2. Thread: Mystery Fabric?

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    mystery fabric

    appears to be a polyester micro rip stop fabric w/ an acryliuc coatong on the back side.
    Tought to tell without touchy feely, but that's what it looks like in the photos.
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    Gripfids- make your own & use the smallest...

    Gripfids- make your own & use the smallest hollow knitting needle size 4.

    http://www.knitpicks.com/needles/8_Nickel_Plated_Double_Pointed_Knitting_Needles__Dkpdpn8.html...
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    think you'll find the TQ infinitely adjustable...

    think you'll find the TQ infinitely adjustable intuitively.
    Keep a cap/hat of some sort handy.
  5. Thread: firetarp Embers

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    sil-nylon is highly flammable. That's why there...

    sil-nylon is highly flammable. That's why there are no tents made from it. Take care around any open flames.
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    Zamberlan 310 Skill GT: Light weight, great...

    Zamberlan 310 Skill GT: Light weight, great support, made in Italy. Had mine 12 years & still going strong.
    http://www.zamberlan.com/catalog/index.php?lang=en&pg=prod&idprod=17&idcat=2
  7. Holy Smokies! Fantastic. We all knew you should...

    Holy Smokies! Fantastic. We all knew you should win. Now we know you did! Congratulations.
  8. Thread: WTB Tyvek

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    try a search on ebay.

    try a search on ebay.
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    tarp key review

    First, thanks to Bloomgorge for sending the tarp keys along.
    The keys are light, and its easy to achieve a taut line. Initially I was a bit put off by the video as it looked pretty complicated. ...
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    gorgeous part of the country. I've spent some...

    gorgeous part of the country. I've spent some time there, but not enough. Thanks for the pictures.
  11. Thread: Webbing Failure

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    if this happens to me, I'll be sure to hold onto...

    if this happens to me, I'll be sure to hold onto the pieces. The maker will be able to tell a lot more with the physical evidence in hand, and there is the curiosity factor here where people want to...
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    2 questions: What is the fabric weight? Where...

    2 questions:
    What is the fabric weight?
    Where are the Kammoks made?
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    PM sent

    Thought I'd sent a PM earlier, but since it was my first PM I screwed it up. Have resent & thanks very much.
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    How about some pics on all of these cool sounding...

    How about some pics on all of these cool sounding re purposed skins?
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    If you still have a set of keys.....PM sent. ...

    If you still have a set of keys.....PM sent. Thanks
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    Fids make it easy

    try fids
    check my previous post on splicing hollow core. The fids make all the splicing very simple. Making the grip fids ...well the video will show how easy that is.
    ...
  17. CCF any size/thickness you need

    check this site. Good quality. Brandon @ Warbonnet put me onto this site.
    http://www.foambymail.com/Minicel.html
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    right source & needles, but wrong length

    Jaxhiker,
    you have the right source for the knitting needles & they are hollow, but try the 8" length. You can make two grip fids from each needle. I have not found them @ Joann's or any source...
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    try fids

    check my previous post on splicing hollow core. The fids make all the splicing very simple. Making the grip fids ...well the video will show how easy that is.
    ...
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    batteries cost more than the light

    http://www.walmart.com/ip/4923720 "always the low price"
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    +1 on sharp knife & self healing mat.

    +1 on sharp knife & self healing mat.
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    The Down Eductor

    Here's your answer:

    http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=33573
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    too many variables

    Fabric weight/strength is dependent on numerous factors. Obviously there are the polyester vs. nylon fiber, but it goes way beyond that. Then there's yarn denier and weave strength/density. The type...
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    1.1 double. no bites

    1.1 double. no bites
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    Treeslayer, Sounds great. Looking forward to...

    Treeslayer,
    Sounds great. Looking forward to the pics.
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    I have at least two brothers on the forum (out of...

    I have at least two brothers on the forum (out of 7). We live in three different states (AZ, NC, NJ). Makes me wonder what other family groups we have????
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    Sticky: Please add me in: blkx01 Waldwick, NJ 07463

    Please add me in:
    blkx01
    Waldwick, NJ 07463
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    Shane's guy lines are simple, length flexible,...

    Shane's guy lines are simple, length flexible, just about perfect.
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    Home Depot carries both twisted & braided mason...

    Home Depot carries both twisted & braided mason line. Buy the braided. A bit more expensive, but you'll be much happier.
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    weight doesn't add up

    10 x 12 = 13 1/3 sq yds. Go crazy & add 10% for hems & grommets = 14 2/3 sq yds @ 1.9 oz per sq yd = 1 lb 12 oz. Can't see where they get the listed 2 lbs 9 oz unless that's shipping weight.
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    Plastic hand feel? Not breathable? Sounds like...

    Plastic hand feel? Not breathable? Sounds like they sent you a PU coated fabric.
    ENO fabric is just nylon taffeta- not coated.
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    you might try an inside layer of 1.9 oz taffeta,...

    you might try an inside layer of 1.9 oz taffeta, and keep your camo 1.1 outside. Just a thought.
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    check...

    check http://arrowheadequipment.webs.com/apps/webstore/?page=2 chain link long is 10" as you describe. Ascender rings also available on this site
  34. Thread: What needle ?

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    splicing hollow core

    check out these grip fids. They're quite easy to make if you can find hollow knitting needles. The medium is good for 7/64th amsteel, and the small one works on 3 mm amsteel. They are made for...
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    fling it is made for arborists. Solid core is...

    fling it is made for arborists. Solid core is useful for the weight on the line. The name tells you what they use it for...
    Has uses around the camp, but you can't splice it like a hollow core...
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    So now you are prepared. Get out there and go...

    So now you are prepared. Get out there and go where no man has gone before!
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    tarp line storage

    open your hand in your best Spock Vulcan sign. Wind your line in a figure 8 around your fingers. wrap the last 10" or so & tuck the end under. No matter what line you use...no tangles. And no...
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    link from another post

    just reading another post re alternate - inexpensive down...from Canada. Read through it- compares duck down to goose down.

    ...
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    try this link ...

    try this link


    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=30350&highlight=portable+stand
  40. name for the tube

    Sarge,
    Try Junction Tube.
    Love the idea of it.
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    grey goose down

    I would ask the ebay seller about the country of origin.
    Price is great, but as Shadow Alpha said, you may not want the feathers. Guess it depends on your end use.
    Hey worst case is make a...
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    Grey Down

    Check out Thaw Corp. Back in the day (1990's) they had something to do w/ REI. Think they were a subsidiary making down outerwearI. No idea what they're doing these days.
    One thing- didn't see...
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    contradictions

    "Makes sense, but let me ask this. In this example, http://www.questoutfitters.com/uncoated_fabrics.htm#1.1 UNCOATED RIPSTOP the fabric is 1.1oz dwr coated ripstop. It is advertised as downproof so I...
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    Poll: Stakes. That's why I always check around on...

    Stakes.
    That's why I always check around on any campsite I come across on the trail for any gear left behind. I leave them too often, but I also find them more often than you'd think.
    Got to...
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    I know I'm echoing many other posts, but just...

    I know I'm echoing many other posts, but just have to applaud this innovation.
    Brilliant! Well done.
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    unusual commitment

    People have rightly applauded Brandon's honesty. Others have expressed an understanding of the forces on Brandon & all the other "cottage" industry suppliers in our little community.
    But when I...
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    cutting Dyneema braid

    Any reasonably sharp pair of scissors will work. But not as you would normally use them. Open the scissor blades about a half inch, then pull the braid across the notch. There is a safety knife...
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    raise your expectations

    raise your expectations
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    simplicity

    I have one attached to the end of my tree huggers. Then a simple 2mm dyneema line attached to the tarp, pull to the tree hugger, wrap & done.
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    plenty of strength

    eye splice the rope, then loop the webbing through the eye splice.
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