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    You mean the ultimate solution would be possible?...

    You mean the ultimate solution would be possible? Zip them together completely, and have a V-shaped 3-tree connected hammock with a common bugfree interior? Kinda like connectable sleeping bags, just...
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    Heh heh. Sorry... We don't have fire ants, and...

    Heh heh. Sorry...

    We don't have fire ants, and I was so tired I thought the ants nesting nearby are alright. They were EVERYWHERE in the morning, except in the hammock and inside my waterproof...
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    Sticky: I did not read the whole thread, but in the...

    I did not read the whole thread, but in the beginning someone came up with the idea of using vacuum for the soaking. That is used for treating fibers with epoxy, to remove bubbles and excess resin,...
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    The question is though: Is it really necessary? I have a Big Mamajamba and follow Brandon's advice.

    Tie the ridgeline down rather tight. Then really pull on the guy lines (I use figure 9 for all...
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    One thing to remember with all the horror...

    One thing to remember with all the horror scenarios: The OP speaks about Montreal. Not everywhere are thieves as violent as they seem to be in some countries, judging by the worries and guns carried...
  6. Thread: Guy line length

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    I found the closed loops to be super versatile. I...

    I found the closed loops to be super versatile. I made lines with closed loops on both ends (about 2m long) and fixed them to the tarp with a prussik. Simple, light and effective.

    If I need a...
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    I did hear that a large part of people killed...

    I did hear that a large part of people killed while seeking shelter from a thunderstorm under a tree were killed by the steam explosion and stuff flying around. Whether that is true or not I don't...
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    I thought I need to chime in here as well, and...

    I thought I need to chime in here as well, and then go back to lurking!

    This Winter I ordered a whole bunch of stuff, including the doors which were on backorder. That was fine, I didn't have time...
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    The wind chill factor is calculated for exposed...

    The wind chill factor is calculated for exposed skin and does not apply to inanimate objects or protected skin.

    Of course wind does increase convection losses and might also get through some...
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