I use a mesh snake skin for my DCF tarp and I like the setup. The rolling up is fast and my corner guy lines can roll up inside the tarp w/o getting tangled. I even run my CRL through the snake skin...
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I use a mesh snake skin for my DCF tarp and I like the setup. The rolling up is fast and my corner guy lines can roll up inside the tarp w/o getting tangled. I even run my CRL through the snake skin...
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I received my new whoopies today and compared them with the original dutch whoopies with hooks. I made some adjustments to use these new whoopies with my banyan bridge hammock:
1. I removed the...
I noticed there are new whoopie slings from Dutchware. I don't use my whoopies very much because the minimum length issue has been a problem for me in the past. However, these might be just the...
Curious, what problems did you have with the tarp worms? I’m trying both 2 and 2.5 mm Lawson glow wire with the tarp worms and they seem to be holding fine.
I've tried the 2 mm bar tensioners with 1.3 mm reflective Dutch cord and they hold well. I think these bar tensioners, tarp worms, and the plastic Dutch slide locks all hold this line well. I won't...
I've been using the slide locks from Dutchware, which are like little cinch buckles and they seem to work well with the 1.3 mm Dutch reflective cord.
Wow. Just wow. Thanks for taking the time to write all of this. Some great memories with your dad indeed. Very happy for you and loved reading this.
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I have some Reflect-It I'm no longer using. I'm happy to send it to you. PM me.
Can someone tell me more about this carabiner trick?
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Just posting this because for anyone that visits these lakes in the future.
I went on a backpacking trip to the Ansel Adams Wilderness out of Inyo National Forest, July 20-23, 2022. I started at...
Worrying about straightening straps tells me that we have everything mostly figured out. It really isn’t that big a deal nor necessary.
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Yep, the DAC poles seem solid.
FWIW, suspension options are another area I was thinking about saving weight for backpacking. To start out, I'm debating using my Dutch Beetle Buckle set for this...
Here are my measurements for the spreader bars I received with my banyan a couple of weeks ago:
Head end bar: 37” long for the bar only and 38” when you include the tips
Foot end bar: 26.5”...
I have one. I have set it up in the backyard a couple times. So far so good. I love how comfortable it is. I’m also impressed with how easy it was to attach my hammock gear incubator quilt.
I...
This is why I switched to a CRL. I think I was over-tightening my DCF tarp. I don’t worry about that anymore.
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Yes, I got those numbers from Ruta Locura today. I specifically asked for spreader bars for a "Dutchware Banyan" bridge hammock.
My new Banyan (dark olive) arrived from Dutch today. I was getting ready to order Ruta Locura carbon fiber spreader bars to reduce 3 oz of weight (according to Spiguyver's video). To my surprise, the...
No regrets here. I was wary when I pulled the trigger on my HG DCF tarp with doors. But it is really nice to have in the rain. The volume issue that some have does not impact me.
I chose a tarp...
That would be super helpful. Thanks in advance.
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Did you get a chance to take these pics? I’m trying to decide on a xenon regular or xenon wide tarp and I can’t find a lot of info.
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I asked Dutchware about this. They replied quickly with this:
“We have been suggesting our standard width Bonded Xenon Rectangle or Winter tarp with the optional Side Panel Pullouts for Bridge...
I too was worried about tangling all that Zing-It. One thing that helped me manage that problem was to keep the CRL in the mesh tarp sleeve, leaving me with two lengths of line to manage just like I...
I think it comes down to preference. Some lines are better at holding knots than others and line diameter or thickness seems to come down to hardware compatibility. In my entry into hammocking, I...
I switched from split ridge lines to a continuous ridge line. I could see the trees move in the wind and pull on my DCF tarp. On a different topic, Harry from Hammock Gear did tell me that "Dyneema...
You can tie knots with most lines, but not all.
If you want to try hardware, it is important that pair the lines you're using with the hardware. Lineloc 3's, bar tensioners, and clam cleats work...
I had trouble using my hookworms in the cold rain on my last trip. It was very difficult to make a good loop. I am trying out slide locks. So far so good. I haven’t found any issues using them. Can...
I too had issues with Zing-It and Reflect-It slipping out of Line Loc 3’s. I bought Lawson 2.5 mm Glowire and have not had any problems. The line feels like over kill for the tarp, but I find it much...
The 2.5 mm is reported to work better in line loc 3’s than the smaller diameter lines.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Ultralight/comments/c2yjmu/mr_nice_guy_line_a_treatise_on_lineloc_tensioners/
If you want the flexibility of tying knots and using hardware, I recommend 2.5 mm Lawson glowire. This will work with bar tensioners, dutch worms, and line locs (without slipping in wind). The...
This is what I'm trying now. I'd like keep the lines with the stakes, but that means buying tarp worms. I'm hoping to someday be more comfortable with knots and not need the hardware.
Hey @Ranc0r, I tried out Line Loc 3's yesterday with ZingIt and all of them slipped during the afternoon winds. Have you had any issues with slippage?
How do you like this setup so far? Do you leave your guyouts attached to your tarp? I've been looking for a different tensioner for my ZingIt/ReflectIt lines, as the linelocs slip in the wind. I've...
Hello cmc4free,
I'm curious to hear how you like using the tarp worms and fleaz? Are you still using these? I'm rethinking keeping my line on my stakes with my hookworm setup and wondering how...
Is it the 1.8 mm Reflect-It?
Curious, when you say "Lineloc 3 hooks" are you referring to these? https://dutchwaregear.com/product/line-lock-hook/
For what it's worth, I just tried out some of those line lock hooks from...
I like using fast/simple hardware for securing my tarp. I'm curious to know if anyone had an opinion about using Hookworms vs Line Lock Hooks for the corner tie outs of my HG Dyneema DCF tarp with...
Thanks. There are so many options in this forum for tarp tie out/guy out rigging. I've experimented with quite a few options (and learned a few knots!) and still don't know why I should prefer one...
Hi Rex, I’m going to try this also, but I am curious about what might make this awkward. I’ve seen some people mention that they don’t like adjusting tension near the stake because they have got...
I use hook hookworms because I like to leave the lines attached to the stakes. This has made it easier to find my stakes when I'm breaking camp.
I got a Chameleon with a symmetrical bug net, a ridgeline organizer, and a peak shelf. Went on my first hammock backpacking trip. Loved it. Ordered the side car when I got back. I used both zippers...
There are plenty of trees to hang in at Lake Aloha. I haven't been to the other lakes, but the forest is dense enough. Have fun!
I realized I forgot to do this earlier.
I've been backpacking for a number of years, and have been increasingly interested in hammock camping. Shug's videos and this forum helped me make up my...
I'll take it! Please PM me the details.
I backpack in the summer in temps down to the mid 40s, but I've been out in early fall with temps that got down to low 30s and upper 20s. I don't want to own two UQ's, so I've ordered a 20 degree...
Figured out a way to hide the additional user information on the left hand side. This may only work on a desktop/laptop though, since it requires an AdBlocker to block a specific element in a page.
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Figured out a way to solve this. Using an adblocker, I added "www.hammockforums.net##.userinfo_extra" to the filters list.
In uBlock Origin (the ad blocker I use), open the dashboard, go to My...
Is it possible to disable or collapse the equipment part of the profile in forum posts? I didn't see this in my settings.
I'm trying to fit more text on one page, and the profile box showing each...