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Thanks to everyone for the replies. I'll probably start sewing in the next couple of weeks. Will post pics of my results!

I just looked up the Warbonnet tarps and see Brandon is binding the ridgeline. Photos on his website aren't zoomed in enough to see his method.

I looked in the gallery and found a photo of a...

Construction on my DIY tarp will begin soon. Just about got it all figured out except for the method I'll use to bind the ridgeline seam. I know it isn't required, but I'm determined to do it. I...

Got my newly modified HH Explorer back on Friday and hung in it for the first time today. Did a thorough inspection of all the stitching and WOW what great work ZQ does!! I'm talking very...

Sorry, just thought of another question.

For the bug netting pockets - Looks like you rolled over the "top" edge and applied a zig zag stitch. For the other two edges that are sewn into the hem...

Very nice looking tarp, Knotty. I don't know what you mean about not looking good close up. Those close-up picks looks terrific. Great work! Couple of questions for you since I'm getting ready to...

So guys how do you use that awl to tear out a seam? I don't see a blade on it. Are you just lifting a stitch and cutting the stitch with small scissors? Does the awl help you work the thread out of...

Here's my detailed report. Sorry for the delay. No photo unfortunately. I had it all moved to the basement to thoroughly dry before I remembered I was going to take a beauty shot. Oh well, senior...

Just a quick note. All went fine. Temps got down to 34 with an occasional breeze. Wasn't cold, in fact I didn't put my hat on or zip up my bag until the middle of the night.

Comfort was good. No...

All is well. Temp outside about 35F and I am toasty. Shed my hat and gloves and just on top of my sleeping bag for now. Ever so slight breeze coming in near the head end but no bother. Been in for...

OK first night hanging outside will be tonight in my backyard. Have been waiting on a little milder weather and it is here. 32F with only a little wind.

Here's my setup:
(from the bottom up)...

Thanks, that's good advice. I've got the room so I'll take your advice and make it bigger.

Nice looking stand, Warmsoda. I need to do something like that for working on my hammock rig inside. I've got some eye bolts set up in my basement for hanging up the hammock and tarp, but it isn't...

What a great idea. My sons would love that. Will have to try it and see what they think! Thanks for the pic! The smile says it all.

I now have a separate fixed ridgeline that I'm hanging my tarp from. But, I did a test last night (inside) where I put prussiks on the WS (on the "fixed" side of the sling) and hung the tarp...

My plan on the left over line is to stuff it into my undercover to keep it off the ground. I haven't spent a night out with the new slings yet, so we'll see how that works. Just thinking I would...

Placed my order late Friday night after a series of PMs where he patiently answered all my questions. Order was shipped Saturday morning and showed up in my mailbox today (Monday). Wow!!

I...

The slings I bought from Opie showed up today (ordered them Friday night - awesome service!!!) and in less than 30 minutes I had the stock HH suspension removed and my new black whoopie sling...

Update to below: I just read the link Shug posted above. I defer to that method for self-tensioning guy lines vs. the method I've used below. I like the method that thread references much better...

I got a HH Explorer Ultralight Asym with the Supershelter since I like to camp/hike in the winter. I went with Hennessy due to two main factors. Namely, my son's scout troop uses all Hennessy Scout...

Got a hammock for X-mas and looking forward to hanging with the best of 'em!

My son's Boy Scout Troop is big into hammocks and after joining them for a trip to Red River Gorge last Fall, I was...

I'm in Cincinnati. Will watch this thread and my work schedule. May be able to join you. Thanks for organizing it!