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    I prefer two separate skins as they can be drawn...

    I prefer two separate skins as they can be drawn in the middle and left over tie outs can be tucked in the middle. I haven't tried a single skin but I'll imagine there's nothing wrong with doing it...
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    My opinion is that I think people deserve the...

    My opinion is that I think people deserve the right to vent about customer service as others may feel the same, so it's a great way to realize that customer service is important. If they do have...
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    I own both (Typhoon and DJ) and found that the...

    I own both (Typhoon and DJ) and found that the typhoon is rather on the small side. I.e it doesn't come down to the ground. You can see by the photos that it does and even though it gives you a...
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    These things happen, so glad you shared your...

    These things happen, so glad you shared your experience as some people would have done the same. It's all learning experience and the main thing is you got out of home and were soaking up some...
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    I used to be a science teacher at a main stream...

    I used to be a science teacher at a main stream school and I love the concept of what you are trying to achieve.

    Now I have a wood working business and now my scientific logical mind has been...
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    My hammock is in skins and the tarp as well. For...

    My hammock is in skins and the tarp as well. For me it makes it easier to set up and fold away just in case there's a brief shower that might sweep over. It allows folding it away to be tidy and...
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    I find tarp skins keep it nice and tidy. You...

    I find tarp skins keep it nice and tidy. You just rig up the tarp, pull back the skins and then the tarp unfolds. Come pack up, just pull the skins on, roll up the tarp as you go, done. Fold the...
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    When I got my HH that's the system I started...

    When I got my HH that's the system I started with. It was easy to set up but I found the rings and carabiners a bit chunky. I totally recommend the Dutch all complete set up for HH that previous...
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    HG Cuban Fibre Winter Palace set up

    Hi folks, I just had confirmation from HG that the WP was just shipped today. After a view years with sil-nylon I thought I'll try out Cuban fibre WP camo and check out how it goes out in the field....
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    Fair enough, I've emailed HG a couple of times a...

    Fair enough, I've emailed HG a couple of times a couple of weeks back and no reply, as I'm in New Zealand I have to time by phone calls so to get them during opening times so emails is more effective...
  11. Thread: HH idiosyncrasies

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    I too own a couple of HH as these has been my...

    I too own a couple of HH as these has been my first and only hammocks so far. I liked the 'complete' systems they offered, like side zip, big net, tarp and insulation (bubble pads). I had the...
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    It's all about perspective and glad to see all...

    It's all about perspective and glad to see all sides ended in a *shaking hands* resolution.
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    Where are you in New Zealand bro? I'm in South...

    Where are you in New Zealand bro? I'm in South Canterbury. BTW love the set up, means we're spoiled for choice ain't we!
  14. Thread: HH Typhoon Tarp

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    HH Typhoon Tarp

    Yeah I own a typhoon and I like it. I love having a tarp that is separate from the hammock as you can adjust the height as much as you like. It comes with plenty of tie-outs and the doors works...
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    UQ in a doubled layered hammock?

    All good answers and questions. You're probably right about the compression as it would squish whatever loft was left inside the down, causing as little air to heat up so making it colder. In...
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    UQ in a doubled layered hammock?

    I have a HHDJ XL double layered (bottom) and I was wondering if anyone has tried putting their UQ inside the layers to see if that has an affect in holding heat. My thinking (only in logic so far...
  17. Thread: Alone in the wild

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    Alone in the wild

    Hahahahaha, that's what's the moose skull (Bruce) was for for his mate! I think he needed Prozac after the trip...poor bugger was traumatised!
  18. Thread: Alone in the wild

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    Alone in the wild

    Yea I completely agree. I think he was completely unaware of the extent of the bears and became fixated and petrified that he will be savaged. I don't have bears or any nasties in my country (New...
  19. Thread: Kids and camping

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    Kids and camping

    How cute is that! Thanks Zort for the advice, keeping them busy seems to add to the enjoyment, and brings back the joy and memories of when I was in scouts as well.
  20. Thread: Alone in the wild

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    Alone in the wild

    Hi Folks, I stumbled upon this YouTube clip about a guy from Britain (?) attempting to stay up to 3 months in Northern Canada by himself. The clip is long (over two hours) and it seems as though it...
  21. Thread: Kids and camping

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    Kids and camping

    That's awesome to know and thanks for all your advice. I've taken my 4 year old tent camping and he loved it. He is still struggling to sleep in his own bed so I'm not sure whether it is too early...
  22. Thread: Kids and camping

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    Kids and camping

    I have two boys age 4.11 months and 2.3 months. I just want to ask those parents out there what age did you start hammock camping with your kids and what lessons did you learn to make it useful and...
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    Good question, tension seems to be around the...

    Good question, tension seems to be around the feet area. I learnt the hammock tieouts needs to be loose or else the tension comes on my shoulders & slips down as well. I can get into a fetal...
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    Questions on uq hanging

    I have an incubator full length uq and a couple times since I've used it, I found I can feel the shock cord running along channels on either side of the quilt when I'm laying in the hammock. Has...
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    Priceless experience brother! Storms just add to...

    Priceless experience brother! Storms just add to the memories for both of you.
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    My first attempt making whoopies wasn't working...

    My first attempt making whoopies wasn't working for me either...until I realised a few things: tapering the ends by removing half the amount of threads down to about an inch & not taping; i use a...
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    Very cool & so simple

    Very cool & so simple
  28. Thread: Set Up Security

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    I agree with everyone. Just remember that our...

    I agree with everyone. Just remember that our gear isn't cheap, which means that others who knows about hammocks would love to get their hands on them. I had a pair of touring kayaks stolen, even...
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    This might be a silly question but with the HHDJ,...

    This might be a silly question but with the HHDJ, is there a 'head' end & a 'foot' end? For me I sleep with the zipper on the left (sorry to deviate but I thought I might ask while I was on this...
  30. Thread: Recommendation?

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    I find it so entertaining how people just get...

    I find it so entertaining how people just get into a frenzy over new gear!! I'm sure it's like that with every kind of addict :D
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    Good for you to ask those question as people new...

    Good for you to ask those question as people new to hammock camping might be investigating that same idea. I'm also with the 100%, don't use the Fig 9's as a suspension system but you can use them...
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    Yea no worries, you just fire the questions &...

    Yea no worries, you just fire the questions & I'll do my best to answer or if I don't I'll find people who do :D
  33. Snakes & critters are the least of my worries,...

    Snakes & critters are the least of my worries, I'm more worried about my wife looking at the bank account to see how much I've spent on hammock gear :D
  34. Thread: To my customers

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    Family definately comes first. You know what you...

    Family definately comes first. You know what you have to do & you did a loyal thing by letting us know what is going on. The most important job in the world is being a Dad so if it means customers...
  35. Thread: Hammock mania?

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    Man I thought I was the odd one, sussing out...

    Man I thought I was the odd one, sussing out where I could pitch. Glad I'm not the only one! I'm always walking along & seeing if the trees are the right distance apart, or the right diameter. ...
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    Hammock Hang in New Zealand 2013?

    I have read tonnes of trips planned around the various parts of the US but a global invite is being sent out to come here to New Zealand for a hang holiday in 2013. I have travelled extensively...
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    Personally I would stick with just the side zip;...

    Personally I would stick with just the side zip; it is easy to set your TQ or sleeping bag and other gear you want in it. If you you've got the standard tarp I would up grade to a Hex or a bigger...
  38. Thread: UQ Brain lock

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    I had the same dilemma but after doing research...

    I had the same dilemma but after doing research on HF, I opted for the 20* full size incubator as you can vent if you get too hot,& you don't have to add extra foam under your feet like you do in a...
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    How many hangers in New Zealand?

    Hey fokes, I'm just trying to establish who in New Zealand is keen for a hang? I often hear from our good Northern fokes about their hanging trips, so I'm interested in establishing hanging...
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    Oh that ain't fair, I'm still waiting for my TQ,...

    Oh that ain't fair, I'm still waiting for my TQ, UQ & whoopies from HG....is the delivery trucks come yet?....no, not yet...how about now?.... :)
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    Good read, cheers. That top down fire method...

    Good read, cheers. That top down fire method works well & it's 'unconventional' as we've been taught the reverse method.
  42. Hey Vancampa, I'm a native from New Zealand, in...

    Hey Vancampa, I'm a native from New Zealand, in the South Island specifically. I'm a furniture maker so if you need help with ya van conversion, let me know and pop on around and see what magic we...
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    Sticky: Weta comes from a few angles: it is an ancient...

    Weta comes from a few angles: it is an ancient insect that is a throw back from the dinosaurs here in New Zealand, so respectably known as a living fossil. Not that I'm old but it regarded as a...
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    I have the HH Deep Jungle XL with zip & I love...

    I have the HH Deep Jungle XL with zip & I love it. For me I like that I can set up my top quilt & put stuff into the hammock by just unzipping the side & using it as a lounger with ease, but that's...
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