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    WTB: Down TQ

    Let me know what you have. Looking to get a deal!
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    Sticky: One other option would be adjusting your...

    One other option would be adjusting your ridgeline, or in essence how taught your hammock is. Definitely a little on the large side for your height though.
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    Bump! $100 shipped.

    Bump! $100 shipped.
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    Sticky: I ended up taking someone's advice a few posts up...

    I ended up taking someone's advice a few posts up and flipping the knob down before whipping around the hammock and it seems to have worked great. Haven't hung it up yet but already looks much...
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    Sticky: I was referencing the original method you had...

    I was referencing the original method you had posted. When viewing the video and seeing others completed hammocks I think the same thing: there's no way that could slip with the material contained...
  6. I too have noticed some break in in my GT double...

    I too have noticed some break in in my GT double that I sleep in. MrMike, my hammock says hand wash only, so I've hesitated to throw it in the washing machine; thoughts?

    As for a blanket, I just...
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    For one, it's huge. I can make a sleeping bag...

    For one, it's huge. I can make a sleeping bag easily out of it. And two it weighs much more than I would like. Plus, what fun is just buying gear and not messing with it :)
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    Sticky: I recently made one of these with the 1.1 from...

    I recently made one of these with the 1.1 from the group buy. Whipping the ends this way was difficult because the material wouldn't stay "balled up" and the whipping ended up slipping during my...
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    Poncho liner made top-quilt questions

    Hey all,

    Just picked up an ACU Digital poncho liner after reading about it on another thread and really like the possibilities it has. I'm going to begin modifying soon and had a few questions....
  10. I just ordered an ACU poncho liner after reading...

    I just ordered an ACU poncho liner after reading through this thread. I'm thinking that I could even modify it with a layer of IX, then ripstop ACU on top. I've got some ideas for a footbox already :)
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    F/S: REI Grand Tour 85 Luggage pack

    I'm selling a lightly used REI Grand Tour 85 luggage pack. Has detachable daypack and other details at http://www.rei.com/product/809156/rei-grand-tour-85-travel-pack-mens

    I'm selling for $110...
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    Sticky: I've always liked that "aspect" of the mesh...

    I've always liked that "aspect" of the mesh material, but I have to wonder how well the inside really dries out when it's rolled up pretty tight?
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    How do you plan on bolting the short pieces to...

    How do you plan on bolting the short pieces to the tree? I generally try to avoid harming the trees by screws or nails but HYOH
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    Grand Trunk Hammock Sleeping Bag

    Just saw this on their website. I saw a similar thread for what I believe was one by another brand a little while ago. Has anyone gotten one of these? I love the idea and simplicity. Opinions,...
  15. You're tempting me with that pack cover..

    You're tempting me with that pack cover..
  16. Correct! I found recently that my setup at home...

    Correct! I found recently that my setup at home was actually at 74% and I thought it was at 83%... funny.. I really like it! So yes it's subjective in many senses.
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    Funny thing. I bought that one last week to try...

    Funny thing. I bought that one last week to try and then decided I think I really want the 50. I like the pack, but from what I've seen from the 50 I wanna try for it. Thanks for the lead!
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    Yeah I saw that one. I hate waiting for ebay!...

    Yeah I saw that one. I hate waiting for ebay! Thanks for the lead.
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    WTB: REI Flash 50 Men's backpack

    Title says it all! Looking for a men's medium. Let me know if you have one!

    Thanks.

    EDIT: Whoops! Wrong sub-forum, Mods please move to WTB section. Thanks!
  20. Hahah I figured it out, I was hanging from a...

    Hahah I figured it out, I was hanging from a smaller branch and it was bending towards the hammock as I laid in it, thus causing slack. :P Told ya I was embarrassed.
  21. Structural Ridgeline slacks when I get in.. I'm embarrassed

    I just made a gathered end hammock per Knotty's instructions, and went to attach my ridgeline. I use cinch buckles with webbing attached to the hammock with the triangles on a loop (I forget where I...
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    Gotcha. In retrospect I wish I hadn't cut off the...

    Gotcha. In retrospect I wish I hadn't cut off the excess, but I was looking for a smaller hammock than my doublenest. Lessons learned.
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    Mad: It is the group buy material. It is veryyy...

    Mad: It is the group buy material. It is veryyy thin haha. I'm 175lbs, 6'0 so didn't think the material would be an issue. I'll try adding more sag along with the whipping and see how it goes.
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    Thanks for the input. I've got an "83%" ridgeline...

    Thanks for the input. I've got an "83%" ridgeline currently which is what I've been comfortable with in my other hammock. I hadn't used any special whipping technique, just did a loop through the end...
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    DIY hammock sizing - Need opinions!

    Hi all,

    Just made a hammock from my 1.1oz acu ripstop at size 126" x 56". After sitting in it, I just don't like the width. I can't seem to lay diagonal and keep my head in the hammock. I'm 6' and...
  26. Anyone? Bueller?

    Anyone? Bueller?
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    I understand the need for the ridgepole to stick...

    I understand the need for the ridgepole to stick out; I was talking about the horizontal pieces attached to the legs. They extend out over the "triangle" and could be flush cut. Please correct me if...
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    Excellent mod esteel! How well does it come apart...

    Excellent mod esteel! How well does it come apart if you didn't want to keep it out all the time? If I made one like that I would cut off the small 2x2's where they stuck out over the legs. Just for...
  29. Questions about stuff sack for hammock, Design

    Hi all,

    Just got done making my UL 1.1oz ripstop hammock, and have moved onto the stuff sack that will be sewn on similar to eno's and GT's. I'm having a difficult time figuring out how they sew...
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    Comforter for TQ?

    Has anyone ever used a lightweight comforter as a TQ while camping? I'm thinking of finding a lightweight comforter that can be compacted and using it for a TQ. Sew a footbox like many other TQ's on...
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    Anyone else do one of these? About to pull the...

    Anyone else do one of these? About to pull the trigger on making a bug net and this one has the top spot right now.
  32. Ahhhh come on Duke!

    Ahhhh come on Duke!
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    White Sierra Convertible Pants

    Hi all,

    Got these for my birthday but they're the wrong color.

    Specs:

    White Sierra Convertible trail pants
    10" shorts inseam
    30" pants inseam
    Color: New Sage
  34. Updates updates updates!!!!

    Updates updates updates!!!!
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    Interested in the PVC status as well. Would like...

    Interested in the PVC status as well. Would like to see someone make an extendable pvc version that could compress for even smaller packing!
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    I've had it happen multiple times in my dorm...

    I've had it happen multiple times in my dorm after setting up my tripod stands slightly wrong. Nothing better than a bruised butt and having the 6 ft tall stands go crashing into you and your...
  37. Definitely interested. I'm at 180# and reallyy...

    Definitely interested. I'm at 180# and reallyy want to make a single layer out of the group buy stuff. Waiting to hear about other's successes and (hopefully not) failures.
  38. Just got back from our trip. Went much smoother...

    Just got back from our trip. Went much smoother than expected! I'll post pictures and info once I get some time to compile it. Thanks for all the help.
  39. So I've gotten everything pretty much packed up...

    So I've gotten everything pretty much packed up and ready. Heading out tomorrow around 10am. I'm sitting at 25lbs total pack weight with everything but my sleeping bag. Having a real tough time...
  40. Thanks for the input everyone! I'm still refining...

    Thanks for the input everyone! I'm still refining my pack load from the advice given here and it's helped a lot. I'm going to take the pad and most likely just a regular sleeping bag, I'll be sure to...
  41. Looking for advice on what to pack for first real trip

    Hey all,

    Finally going to be able to make it out on my first short backpacking trip. It'll be 2 nights, 3 days down in Raven Rock NC. Forecast is low 40's high 60's. I've got a ~5000 cu in...
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    Shouldn't your hammock be clipped into the eye...

    Shouldn't your hammock be clipped into the eye bolt instead of the carabiner to distribute the weight along the ridgepole? Looks like all of the weight will be on the tripods pulling inward instead...
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    Great idea. Does it keep the bugs out without the...

    Great idea. Does it keep the bugs out without the velcro?

    What if it were modified to allow one side to "tuck" into the other? Sew a open channel along one whole side to allow one side to tuck...
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    Can someone inform me or direct me to a thread or...

    Can someone inform me or direct me to a thread or site that has plans for a single/double layer hammock? I'd love to make some hammocks out of this stuff, but haven't ever made my own. Thanks.
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    Pictures??

    Pictures??
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    Local craft store would be my bet.

    Local craft store would be my bet.
  47. Have to be careful about nylon vs....

    Have to be careful about nylon vs. polyester/polypro. If you don't mind stretch then it's not a concern, however there's no surefire way to tell with those tow straps.
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    Pm sent your way

    Pm sent your way
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    I don't know if I just have magical silnylon or...

    I don't know if I just have magical silnylon or what... but I've tried literally everything but gorilla tape and nothing will stick to the tarp. I'm attempting to stick it on just the tarp and not...
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    I guess I'm just going to try to even up the...

    I guess I'm just going to try to even up the sealer lines so that it looks decent from the outside. Tried mechanical removal and it simply wasn't effective (Gear Aid makes a great product :mellow: )...
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