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    You would need waterproof fabric with a roll top...

    You would need waterproof fabric with a roll top closure like a dry bag to effectively keep any water out. Condensation then becomes an issue.
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    We make one: the Ouftitter Tarp Tent....

    We make one: the Ouftitter Tarp Tent. beartoothhammocks.com
    PM me if you want more info.
  3. A Speedy Stitcher sewing awl is a great...

    A Speedy Stitcher sewing awl is a great investment for camping gear repairs. They're easy to use and I've repaired a lot of my oldest daughter's equine gear with one.
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    Being an old, cold sleeper living in Montana and...

    Being an old, cold sleeper living in Montana and sleeping outside year round, I've found a few things that help keep me warm.
    1 - down booties worn over thin wool socks. It's also easy to make...
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    If cold feet are a problem, get or make yourself...

    If cold feet are a problem, get or make yourself some booties - either down or synthetic. I have some down booties that I've used for several years and they work great. I also sleep outside year...
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    Never hang higher than you're afraid to fall.

    Never hang higher than you're afraid to fall.
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    :thumbup: Nice job solving the problem

    :thumbup: Nice job solving the problem
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    Thanks for the kind words. Hang safe

    Thanks for the kind words.
    Hang safe
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    Beartooth Hammocks & Gear

    I started Beartooth Hammocks & Gear after a lot of years sleeping full time, mostly outdoors, in a hammock, and have been a member of this site for most of those years
    Two of my grandsons wanted me...
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    Most UQ's come with clips along the top for...

    Most UQ's come with clips along the top for adding some line to pull up the quilt tighter to the hammock. I use a bungee with a small biner looped over the hammock ridge line. Easily adjustable with...
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    FS: Still for sale

    Still for sale
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    FS: Thanks for your interest. You would not have been...

    Thanks for your interest. You would not have been comfortable.
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    FS: Quilts are regular size per Arrowheads site:...

    Quilts are regular size per Arrowheads site: ​Regular length will fit up to 6-foot tall person.
    72" End to end for Toe to Chin Coverage
    Regular length weight: 1 pound 10 oz.
    24" deep...
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    FS: Arrowhead Top and Underquilts

    The underquilt is a Jarbridge 0* quilt in HexCam Makalu. Used only a few times. Includes original stuff sack.
    $135 shipped conus

    The topquilt is the White Cloud 0* in blaze orange. Used only...
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    Poll: I've been sleeping in my hammock(s) outside, year...

    I've been sleeping in my hammock(s) outside, year round, for about 7 years now. In winter, it's up under a tarp. In the summer, I use a different hammock. The tarp is in a sleeve when not in use and...
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    I made one several years ago. Sleep outside year...

    I made one several years ago. Sleep outside year round, so it hangs out for the winter. 12 ft ridgeline. Measured inside temps at 10-12* warmer than outside. No heater. Condensation not much of a...
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    178570 Custer National Forest East. Bow...

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    Custer National Forest East. Bow hunting for elk
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    I have used the cinched end style with snaps for...

    I have used the cinched end style with snaps for several years. Have had 2 extra snaps added to my 20* and 0* tqs. Use them as down quilts for Mrs. Moment when we have the RV out early in the spring...
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    Structural ridgeline, if for no other reason, to...

    Structural ridgeline, if for no other reason, to drag yourself out of your hammock. Other comments posted are on the money.
  20. There's always something better. Most of what I...

    There's always something better. Most of what I have is DIY (except for down quilts) and I continue the search to build it.
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    I'm comfortable in mine (top and under) in the...

    I'm comfortable in mine (top and under) in the 30's, but I'm a cold sleeper. You can get a bit larger range by venting a bit, but cbs sets in fast with the open space.
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    Simplest solution is to sew a light weight,...

    Simplest solution is to sew a light weight, gathered end hammock and put the tensioner (ie: Knotty Mod) in the center like the video from Jellyfish shows. Shock cord through the gathered end...
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    New Stuff Sack

    A friend of my daughter's wanted to get into hammock camping, but rides horses instead of hiking. She didn't want stuff sacks to pack inside panniers. After making her a hammock, suspension, bug net,...
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    I made an insulated hammock with 3.5 climashield...

    I made an insulated hammock with 3.5 climashield insert that's 3' x5'. Under that is a 0* Hammock Gear UQ. Under that set up is another Climashield quilt of the same weight, but it's a full 11' long....
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    In freezing temperatures, your BREATH will condense.
    The colder it is, the more frost you get. Shug has the right idea with his bib rig. It acts as a collection device and keeps the frost off your...
  26. Whoopie slings of appropriate length on each pole...

    Whoopie slings of appropriate length on each pole end.
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    I've been using my hammock chair to hunt from for...

    I've been using my hammock chair to hunt from for several years. It goes elk hunting next week.169790
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    Fold, iron, pin and go slow in short increments...

    Fold, iron, pin and go slow in short increments as advised above. Once you get the hang of it, you can hand roll, go fast on long stretches and proceed to step two of the lesson plan with your new...
  29. I often use a hammock chair to hunt from and hang...

    I often use a hammock chair to hunt from and hang a large, bright orange piece of shiny satin from it. Same with the hammock. Also wear orange underwear. Can't be too careful.
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    Reminds me, I have to start work on a Don't Shoot...

    Reminds me, I have to start work on a Don't Shoot Me orange tarp for deer and elk season.
  31. Google is your friend.

    Google is your friend.
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    The thread drove me to use gallows and that did...

    The thread drove me to use gallows and that did not help. Spool orientation also solved no problems.
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    I've had a lot of problems with the Mara threads....

    I've had a lot of problems with the Mara threads. Splitting and raveling mainly, but also have seen it come off the spool twisted like fishing line that was spooled on a reel incorrectly. My machine...
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    If you haven't done so already, start your cardio...

    If you haven't done so already, start your cardio training - heavy cardio workouts. The air is thinner and uphill hiking with a pack gets real hard real fast. If you're used to a 3 mph pace there,...
  35. Prefer the netless hammock, but have the Fronkey...

    Prefer the netless hammock, but have the Fronkey net. I hate zippers and tie outs. YMMV
  36. Insulated military jacket/pants liners over a...

    Insulated military jacket/pants liners over a merino wool base. I'm outside year round here and have a pretty heavy setup of quilts and covers.
    An underquilt protector is mandatory in my book.
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    Go directly to Arrowhead-equipment.com and check...

    Go directly to Arrowhead-equipment.com and check out Paul's hammock chair.
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    A simple DIY rectangular tarp 12 ft x 10 ft with...

    A simple DIY rectangular tarp 12 ft x 10 ft with 1.3 silnylon will work fine. Easy to make and cat cuts are not required (nice to have, but no overpowering need). You need 4 tie outs along each side...
  39. ^^^Did that with mine years ago. Works great.

    ^^^Did that with mine years ago. Works great.
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    You may want to try some local sewing machine...

    You may want to try some local sewing machine stores for trade ins. I got a completely serviced, heavy duty vintage machine for $50. That included a couple sewing lessons, free trouble shooting for...
  41. 10* last night. Had to put on an extra layer of...

    10* last night. Had to put on an extra layer of wool socks under my Flame Throwers.
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    Lath and plaster is hard to deal with....

    Lath and plaster is hard to deal with. Construction quality varies dramatically based on the skills of the installer. I'm a remodeling contractor and most of my work is in older homes, mine included....
  43. Sometimes, when you get to the top of the hill, ...

    Sometimes, when you get to the top of the hill, trees disappear
  44. The pack weight killer on that trip was the food....

    The pack weight killer on that trip was the food. 10 day supply and planning to catch some fish to supplement it. The other problem, as you're probably aware of living in Colorado, is the altitude....
  45. Didn't make it to Lightning. Wheels fell off the...

    Didn't make it to Lightning. Wheels fell off the wagon two days in. Old knees couldn't take the pack weight of ten days provisioning, extra gear and the vertical.
  46. Heading out tomorrow.

    Heading out tomorrow.
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    Timely event. I'm heading out tomorrow for 8 days...

    Timely event. I'm heading out tomorrow for 8 days fishing/hiking in the Beartooth Mountains. Debating about bringing my 0* top quilt.
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    Put your CL's back on. Pinch the loop and push it...

    Put your CL's back on. Pinch the loop and push it into the loop on your sling. Run the sling through the loop you now have and pull tight like you would with fly line leaders to looped end line. To...
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    I bought a Kam Snap tool. Works great for that...

    I bought a Kam Snap tool. Works great for that and a lot of other things. UGQ uses snaps on some of their tarps.
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    The Dollar Store has the perfect size. About half...

    The Dollar Store has the perfect size. About half a Tide bottle.
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