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    late to the discussion. Here in Colorado - at...

    late to the discussion. Here in Colorado - at least at the state parks they will not let you tie anything to the trees. We had our dog leashed to a tree with a 8-foot 1/2" dog leash and we were...
  2. I was wondering about a mixed material stand

    There was a recent thread showing a galvanized pipe system that was heavy but at least portable. The expense was in the piping. I checked my local Lowes and 1-1/4 pipe at 10-foot was $29.00.

    I...
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    A Question About Doubles

    As you will notice from the number of my postings I am very new to this new and wonderous hobby. I purchased a ENO Double and tried to sleep in it on my metal stand. I could not get a diagonal lay...
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    Are there better hammocks for camping?

    Are there better or more traditional hammocks for camping as opposed to napping in one's back yard?

    In looking at a Ticket to the Moon or Grand Trunk hammock - it appears that the War Bonnet or a...
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    Is anybody on the forum using a Moon Hammock

    Can you shed some light on the Ticket to the Moon double hammock? Is it suitable for trail camping? What modifications have you had to make to make camping worthy.

    The specs indicate that the...
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    Could My Hammock be Mislabeled?

    I have been having trouble getting comfortable in my new ENO. I have metal stand issues (can't get the proper 30* hang) - but I think my hammock is only a single instead of a double.

    I purchased...
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    Seems Like there's 2 Classes of Hammocks

    In my short time lurking on this site it seems like there are two classes or types of hammocks here.

    The true camping hammocks like the War Bonnet, Clark, Claytor, Danger Bird, Henessy etc...and...
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    A Noob question about table cloths

    I am reading many posts about using a 'crinkle taffeta' table cloth as a hammock. Is this material as strong as nylon or parachute material? Would it support a guy at 6' and 230lbs?
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    Trying to get correct hang using a stand

    I have no trees in my back yard so I am resigned to using my "standard" pole stand. As many of you observed my hammock looks like a horizontal torpedo with no slack or hang.

    Is there anyway I can...
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    Bubba I think you're right. The poles on the...

    Bubba I think you're right. The poles on the stand angle uo and out at about 45-degrees and I don't have the height to drape the hammock with slack. The 'S' hooks slip in a hole on the poles only...
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    I'll stick this in the "General File"

    All the webbing information seems to indicate that the thickness of the web protects the trees better than just a rope.

    I live in Colorado and every state park that I have ever camped in has...
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    I'm Working at It - Need Suggestions

    I have been lurking for a few months, But I have a few issues with my hammock experience so I thought I would pick yoose-guys brains.

    I have an Eagles Nest Double and I am still running backyard...
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