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    Didn't know there were that many interested...

    Didn't know there were that many interested hangers in Western NY. Do a quick Google maps or Acme Mapper search and you'll find there are lots of parks to have a hang (or a stealth overnight hang)....
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    Another hanger from Buffalo checking in. We need...

    Another hanger from Buffalo checking in. We need to have the Western NY Hangout some time.
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    Jackson is a 70 lb (9 month old) Australian...

    Jackson is a 70 lb (9 month old) Australian Shepherd. Last Saturday was our first campout together. He slept next to my low hung ENO Doublenest on his fleece blanket.

    I told my wife I had to buy...
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    I just ordered 4 from REI this past weekend and...

    I just ordered 4 from REI this past weekend and they are backordered- they said 2 to 3 weeks.
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    Was just curious. Had to also buy a Samish knife...

    Was just curious. Had to also buy a Samish knife to properly cut the line. I think my wife is suspicious that I am starting my own gear store in the basement.
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    What kind of ENO knot?

    My ENO Doublenest just arrived (48 hrs after ordering-thanks to Sarah at Gear for Adventure). Before I cut the factory suspension ropes, has anyone figured out the kind of knot used? Part is buried,...
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    A quick Google search turned up this...

    A quick Google search turned up this. Despite the comfort, how do you fall asleep in a hammock during a storm, though?
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    I watched the whole series the first time it was...

    I watched the whole series the first time it was on. Don't waste your time. Ed began crying by the third episode. Seems that hammock hanging was the best decision he made.
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    I bought an all polyester woobie from our local...

    I bought an all polyester woobie from our local army-navy store, thinking it would be good for an indestructible quilt for my SAR pack. While it's light, it adds little warmth due to small loft. The...
  10. I appreciate all of the responses. I guess it...

    I appreciate all of the responses. I guess it comes down to the philosophical question- weight vs. comfort. I cannot imagine being as comfortable on the ground as in a hammock. Comfort "costs" some...
  11. You're right- I checked the weight of the tarp-...

    You're right- I checked the weight of the tarp- it should be 14 oz (all weights are from the mfr), but taking off the 13oz, the total is still the weight of the tent.

    I don't think I could go to...
  12. Did the math- my tent is lighter- suggestions?

    I just did the math-

    Equinox 8x10 tarp- 1' 11oz
    HH BULA- 1' 15 oz
    2 biners, 4 rings- about 4.5 oz
    2 Harbor Freight straps- about 6 oz
    Total- 4' 3 oz

    Eureka Spitfire Solo- 3' 4oz
  13. I have been playing with an Equinox silnylon 8x10...

    I have been playing with an Equinox silnylon 8x10 tarp and a HH. It's a bit short on the ends in an A frame setup. For a diagonal setup, I don't think the tarp can survive a 13 ft span without a...
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    I have never used a ridgeline for the stock HH...

    I have never used a ridgeline for the stock HH tarp. If I use a ridgeline for anything else I use a trucker's hitch and really tighten it. I usually tie the tarp directly to the tree strap biners or...
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    Ridgeline for tarp?

    I've been hammocking for five years now and use a HH ULBA with ring buckles and straps, DIY KAQ and, until Christmas, the smaller stock HH tarp. Santa brought me an Equinox 8x10 silnylon tarp...
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    I have a mental picture of the boxer shoving you...

    I have a mental picture of the boxer shoving you aside to get to the hammock's sweet spot. How do you get the dog into the hammock and where does he/she sleep?
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    Algonquin is great for hanging. Sometimes flat,...

    Algonquin is great for hanging. Sometimes flat, soft tarp or tent sites are hard to find with a larger group, as the park is so rocky and well tree'd. You'll have your pick of fantastic hanging...
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    I've been working with our local SPCA for years...

    I've been working with our local SPCA for years and I have a pretty good understanding of canine behavior. Unfortunately, this dog is used to sleeping in the same room, but not on the same bed as my...
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    Thanks guys. I didn't think about insulation for...

    Thanks guys. I didn't think about insulation for the dog. So far, the Bear Mountain Bridge hammock solves all of the problems and stays lightweight. Santa was pretty good to me this year, so I'll...
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    Thanks for the quick replies. Maybe the Hennessey...

    Thanks for the quick replies. Maybe the Hennessey is the problem, and I would have an excuse to try the top entry style hammocks. I've been happy with the Hennessey for a few years (I thought I was...
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    Man's Best Friend and Hammock Hangin'

    I have searched the forums for a successful way to backpack and hammock hang with a dog. I realize that the dog's personality dictates what will ultimately work. This 1 year old, 40 lb mutt is a...
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    DIY Award Winner

    While I can't understand the language, I think this guy wins the award for the most DIY stuff.

    Check the link under NYTT and ANNATT.
    The rest is under "gor det sjalv"
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    The weather reports suggest lows in the 40's Sat...

    The weather reports suggest lows in the 40's Sat night. You should be warm enough. Consider using your bag only as a quilt. If you plan on cooler weather hanging, consider buying or making an...
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    Hey- a fellow hammock hanger from Buffalo. Go...

    Hey- a fellow hammock hanger from Buffalo. Go figure.

    Most of the lean-to's are older and I don't think I would trust the rafters with my weight. There isn't really any space to get the straps...
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    I carry at least 1 or 2 in my survival kit in the...

    I carry at least 1 or 2 in my survival kit in the early spring and later fall. They saved my carcass once when I ended up with shaking chills about 3 AM during a cold snap back when I was still a...
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    Sorry- I think I got the answer wrong because I...

    Sorry- I think I got the answer wrong because I didn't read the question.

    I used two layers of the Climashield XP on top of each other.
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    Fishbone- it was Climashield XP. To be honest, I...

    Fishbone- it was Climashield XP. To be honest, I tried to figure out the CLO system (and there are some great explanations on this and other forums), but just decided based on weight and cost as much...
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    I used two layers of Climashield (from...

    I used two layers of Climashield (from Thru-hiker) for my underquilt. I used the old KAQ design. It's easy to work with and kept me warm to 19 degrees in the Adirondacks. I have a HH BULA and used an...
  29. I am currently using similar straps in green from...

    I am currently using similar straps in green from Target. Cost was $18 for two 12 ft long straps. The hooks are a real pain to remove even with a Dremel cut-off wheel, but they hold in the rings well...
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    I appreciate the replies. This article was...

    I appreciate the replies. This article was probably in response to my efforts to let people know that backpacking is less arduous and more fun than it used to be (I'm not sure who contacted the...
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    Hammocks in the News

    Ok, so it's Buffalo, NY. But at least there is some interest in backpacking and new ways of doing things.

    This article came out this past weekend.

    The ring buckle system works like a charm but...
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    Hammock Hotel

    The rooms are small but comfortable. Bathroom's down the hall, though.

    http://soa.utexas.edu/news/archive/092806/images/elcos_hammock.jpg

    Courtesy University of Texas School of Architecture
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    Poll: Today I tried switching from the helical...

    Today I tried switching from the helical acscending knot with a bowline to the same 4-wrap around the rings but with the hennessey hitch. The bowline was fairly easy to untie but left shiney areas on...
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    Poll: Although the poll is closed, add me to the ring...

    Although the poll is closed, add me to the ring buckle group. I became a believer today with SMC descender rings, Doval wire gate 'biners, and 1.25 inch Harbor Freight straps. I used the ascender...
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    If I used the prussic and fig 8 like in...

    If I used the prussic and fig 8 like in Angrysparrow's post with the original Hennessey spectra cord, would I ever be able to untie it?
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    You're right about the Climashield cost. The...

    You're right about the Climashield cost. The remaining cost includes the cord locks (anchorable cord locks are impossible to find), grosgrain, and yards of elastic cord. Some are one time costs, like...
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    I made a Potomac type this winter using the KAQ...

    I made a Potomac type this winter using the KAQ DIY plans. I used a double thickness of Climashield and what appears to be silnylon from the Wally World dollar bin. Total cost was about $ 92. AYCE...
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    Mine kept me warm into the low 20 degrees....

    Mine kept me warm into the low 20 degrees. Probably the best combination of weight, warmth and cost. Like other aspects of hanging, though, takes a few times to get the adjustments just right. When...
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    For what it's worth, here's my latest temp test...

    For what it's worth, here's my latest temp test using a home-made KAQ with two layers of Climashield. I used the plans from from the KAQ website. For the record, I'm a cold sleeper. With the KAQ...
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    I have had the best luck as Just Jeff has said. I...

    I have had the best luck as Just Jeff has said. I inserted an 8 inch piece of shock cord at one end of the tarp tie-outs and both side tie-outs. The tarp stays taught even when it's wet and has some...
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    I'm halfway into sewing my KAQ underquilt...

    I'm halfway into sewing my KAQ underquilt (waiting for Climashield from Thru-Hiker). It's not too difficult. My total cost will be $87 from Thru-hiker and $6 for what appears to be sil-nylon from...
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    Thanks, it does help. If I understand correctly,...

    Thanks, it does help. If I understand correctly, Climashield would be the best bet and still needs to be quilted.

    Assuming compression would be minimal under a hammock, would one layer of clo 0.77...
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    Climashield or Primaloft?

    Bolstered by Ryndels success and great photos of finished gear, I'm well into a KAQ Potomac type underquilt. It's time to order insulation and it seems that Climashield is better for areas the size...
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    I get these disposable battery cautery units from...

    I get these disposable battery cautery units from work and they cut ripstop and webbing like a knife. One will last for quite a few projects. They're sold in most medical supply stores. Don't know if...
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    I have used it on my snakeskins and my gear...

    I have used it on my snakeskins and my gear hammock, each made from what appears to be untreated ripstop fabric. It seems to be very water resistant but droplets come through after awhile if there is...
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    Webbing Strength

    If my Hennessey Spectra cord is rated to 1400 lbs and the carabiners are rated to 17kN, how can I use Speer 1" webbing that's only rated to 700 lbs to make hangers?
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