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One possibility is instead of having one person doing the podcast, it could be many community members taking turns. Whenever someone comes up with a topic, they record an episode. This would take the...

Yep, I just got the spam as well. Now if I only had something worth posting about that could get me enough posts to avoid the spam. Still, it's the only spam I've gotten since I joined, so no big...

The easy way to figure out the weight is to weigh it. If your piece is 9'x5' it is then is 5 square yards. The weight of the fabric divided by the area in square yards (in this example 5) should come...

Grizz, those directions look wonderful! After reading them I have this strange urge to make a bridge hammock. Now if only I could find $1 1.9 oz. ripstop . . .

I would also be interested in the full details of this waterproofing method.

I haven't made it yet, but I plan on using Climashield for my quilt. Between being unable to decide what weight insulation to use and classes starting soon, I won't be able to start until winter...

Hmmm . . . I had to stare at it until my eyes started to bleed before I could see how it might look like a vampire. I admit, though, that when I first saw it I thought the little loft there was a...

I guess I just don't have enough understanding of the forum's inner workings to figure out a script for it. Since vBulletin is not open source, I probably never will. Oh well, I'd never need it...

I suppose the rest of us are going to have to brush up on our Trig, Calc, and Physics.

I (like many others) wasn't following the bridge hammock thread so I don't know what was said, but my short time here has led me to believe that no one on this board would intentionally attack...

That thread seems to indicate that tapering is not worth it in most cases, and some quick calculations on my part seem to agree. I would only save about an ounce on a three season quilt.

I like...

Yes, but the Potomac is an underquilt. I was curious if anyone had done this a regular quilt.

Seems that, in this case, the quilting is more to keep the shell in place than the insulation. Thanks for the tip.

I'm considering making the quilt taper at the bottom to reduce weight. Anyone...

T-Dubs, those directions look good to me. Real simple. I don't think I'll even need to do the actual quilting to hold the insulation in place since I will be using Climashield. It's just one...

Yes, it just came in today. I haven't had a chance to open it up and give it a try yet, but it's here. I noticed that it cost you more than $5 to ship, do you need me to send more?

Thanks for the...

I was in Wal-Mart picking up some oil for my car because the light had blinked on as I left work. The car burns oil so I figured I should pick some up. After grabbing my oil I headed towards the food...

Salt . . . hammock damage . . . hmmm . . . .
I never would have thought of that. I guess that's another reason to start making my own. If I start, I will keep making more to try new things and I...

If I were you, I would look at a top-loader. The whole bottom slit in the Hennessy sounds cool, but I have decided it is more hassle than useful. Still, they are nice hammocks and I'm otherwise quite...

Ray doesn't use 3D anymore. He has switched to Climashield.

Thanks! Money on the way too.

9x9 would give me plenty to work with. Let me know what type of price we are talking about. Even if it's as much as on ebay, I would rather buy from a fellow hanger.

It's 9' according to my father. He used to work at a hardware store. It may have changed to 10' since he stopped working there, but judging by the fact that the ebay'ers are selling 9' I think it...

Good point Preacha. Thanks for the advice.

If I used a sheet bend, I wouldn't have to sew anything that I can think of. I suppose that this may be the way to go.

Assuming I lose 5% from washing, a 9x9 would give me a 12' ridgeline, 8x8 a...

Hey everyone! I've decided to make a tarp to replace the tiny stock HH one, and I'm considering using Tyvek. It's only $1.75 per linear foot available in 7'-9' widths on ebay. I've read the...

I probably will try other suspension methods (at least picking up a couple rated biners for quick set up of the current system), but I think the new tarp is my first priority. Since most of my money...

Pee bottle, hmm . . . . *considers having to explain a leaky bottle in the morning*

Anyway, played around with the hammock some more this afternoon. I think I have the tarp pitched more or less as...

Well, it is good to know that I got the right thing. That still means I need to figure out how to get proper coverage. Just another excuse for playing around outside I suppose. As for the weight...

Cannibal: I'm going to have to shoot them an email to find out about the tarp. The directions on the stuff sack indicate that it is an asym, but it also indicates a weight limit of 250 lbs. The site...

My Hennessy Scout came in yesterday! I rushed out and set it up in my backyard. Okay, so 100 some yards away isn't exactly "backyard", but there just aren't any trees closer than the other side of...

Like I said, cost-wise it ends up being very similar and although I will probably make one in the future, I'm not sure the time required is worth it. If I order one, then I have one quickly and I can...

It is for someone up to 5'10" and I'm only 5'5" and I'm ~60 lbs. under the weight limit. Hopefully hiking will keep me under the weight limit too:eek:! I don't know if the fly is detachable, I'll...

Okay, I sat down and figured out what the total cost of making a hammock is and what the cost of buying the Moskito and a tarp is. Without shipping we're talking something like $50-60 for a homemade...

Well, that bug bivy is a possibility. It's not too expensive. It seems a bit heavy at nearly a pound, but I could use it with a tarp out at Philmont if I ever get a chance to go as an ASM.
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Well, I suppose I could make one and just use the bugscreen out of an irreparably damaged tent and just drape it over my head. Maybe tie the top off to a ridgeline to keep it off my face. Assuming my...

Thanks for your quick replies. I can sort of sew, but since I hadn't been able to find bugnet at a reasonable price I figured I was better off buying a hammock with it built in. Mosquitos are,...

Hello everyone! I have decided that I want to start using a hammock for my backpacking shelter, but I am short on money (the University seems to want it all, and any leftover goes to the bookstore)...