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    WTB: ULA Epic (Medium Torso, Small Hipbelt)

    I'm going to be purchasing a ULA Epic in the near future and thought I'd shout out beforehand and see if there is anyone looking to offload theirs first.

    Shoot me a pm if you have one you're...
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    cuben once it has been broken in a bit

    cuben once it has been broken in a bit
  3. GIVE AWAY: 2 cans of DAP Pepper Spray - next 24 hours in LA

    I am leaving the States to go back home to Australia. I have 2 cans of pepper spray - 7.9 oz size. I cant take them with me on the plane and i can't post them - so you'll need to meet me in LA in the...
  4. 2 cans of UDAP Pepper Power bear spray - can dropoff in LA / CA Coast

    I have 2 x 7.9oz cans of UDAP Pepper Power Bear Deterrent for sale. I am currently travelling in the States, heading back to Australia in a couple of weeks - I no longer have any need for these. They...
  5. I'll make these $70 shipped. Great price.

    I'll make these $70 shipped. Great price.
  6. Aussies: New Balance Men's MT101 Trail Runners Size 11US

    The shoes are new in their box, never been worn. I made the classic error of mixing up UK/US sizing.

    Colour: green. Size 11US.

    For info: http://www.newbalance.com/products/M...MT101&page=all
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    I'll take it if you ship you'll ship to Australia...

    I'll take it if you ship you'll ship to Australia (I'll cover the extra cost)
  8. Thread: bmbh

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    bmbh

    looking for a jrb bmbh that can be shipped to me in australia. used, so below retail.
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    yeah. the firm king size are listed as yielding...

    yeah. the firm king size are listed as yielding 32oz of down. In my experience it is usually closer to the 30-31oz mark, so don't make quilts expecting to be able to get the round 32 out.
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    yeah i'd say you definitely pay them in the extra...

    yeah i'd say you definitely pay them in the extra time it takes to weigh out the down. but overall, I've been very happy with the down, it's top quality. and even with shipping to Australia and ebay...
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    +1 on what PapaSmurf said. Walk away from it,...

    +1 on what PapaSmurf said.

    Walk away from it, then come back and start from the beginning: re-fill the bobbin, re-thread the machine.
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    at that price you're probably better off buying...

    at that price you're probably better off buying some cosmetic seconds from DIY Gear Supply at 5.50 a yard
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    that video is blocked for me in Australia due to...

    that video is blocked for me in Australia due to copyright?? :(
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    I think the problem with wetting down is that it...

    I think the problem with wetting down is that it then seems to stick to everything, so it would stick to the inside of the plastic packet - I think you would find it difficult to get it all out.
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    definitely stick with the 8'. I think the larger...

    definitely stick with the 8'. I think the larger versions don't work so well, and the 8' will definitely be long enough for you
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    I'll take an evernew 1.3L if you'll ship to...

    I'll take an evernew 1.3L if you'll ship to Australia (happy to cover the excess)
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    Gossamer gear do a 39" wide pad for hammocks -...

    Gossamer gear do a 39" wide pad for hammocks - it's a bit more expensive at 30 clams - http://gossamergear.com/sleeping/1-4-wide.html
  18. Thread: UQ question

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    One thing I would add is that you should make...

    One thing I would add is that you should make sure that the calendered (or shiny) side of the fabric is on the inside of your UQ - the calendered finish is ruined easily and will erode more if it is...
  19. Thread: UQ question

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    Calendering (passing the fabric through rollers...

    Calendering (passing the fabric through rollers at high heat) makes the fabric downproof, so generally the terms calendered and downproof are used interchangeably. In terms of DWR, standing for...
  20. SOLD pending funds

    SOLD pending funds
  21. SOLD: Aussies: New Balance Men's MT101 Trail Runners Size 11US

    The shoes are new in their box, never been worn. I made the classic error of mixing up UK/US sizing.

    Colour: green.

    For info: http://www.newbalance.com/products/MT101/?productID=MT101&page=all...
  22. Thread: Vertex fly

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    you can leave it out for a $60 saving...

    you can leave it out for a $60 saving...
  23. Thread: Vertex fly

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    Vertex fly

    I'm going to purchase a Vertex in the next couple of days and I'm trying to work out whether I need to add the vertex fly to the order.

    I have a Hammock Gear cuben tarp which measures 8.5' by 11'....
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    I'll take the M1 if you'll post to Australia.

    I'll take the M1 if you'll post to Australia.
  25. I think the thread I was thinking of was this...

    I think the thread I was thinking of was this one: Why dart?
  26. I think that USMCStang is referring to a...

    I think that USMCStang is referring to a different aspect of UQ construction - he is talking about what to do with the excess fabric caused by the differential cut.

    The way I understand your...
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    great tip, thanks! free shipping and...

    great tip, thanks!

    free shipping and supporting local industry. bonus.
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    Lightweight adjustable trekking poles

    For both myself (6' 0") and my girlfriend (5' 8"). Let me know if you have anything, or if you've seen any great deals!
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    yeah, at law importers are generally held to have...

    yeah, at law importers are generally held to have manufactured the goods. a legal fiction to protect consumers.

    also, if you are going down the down pillow path in future - I would highly...
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    i love the challenge and satisfaction of DIY. I...

    i love the challenge and satisfaction of DIY. I am also a student and so my means are limited - and I can sort of multitask while doing DIY - I can half watch a movie at the same time.

    In terms of...
  31. Looking for an all-in-one patching/repair solution

    I have a Hammock Gear Cuben tarp on the way and am turning my mind to what a good all-purpose repair tape might be that could be used on both hammocks and the tarp (I also have a SpinnUL tarp that my...
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    I should add that after I inquired about it -...

    I should add that after I inquired about it - Dutch offered to add quilt hooks to the whoopies free of charge. Again, I find Dutch's service second to none.
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    Dutch hooks on whoopies

    I placed an order for some dynaglide whoopies from Dutch yesterday and was very surprised to hear that due to poor feedback dutch hooks were no longer added to the adjustable loop end of his...
  34. Thread: The Rat Tail

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    reminds me of those travel clotheslines that you...

    reminds me of those travel clotheslines that you can buy - that are twisted shock cord. a nice lightweight gear hanging solution!
  35. Jeff has some good tips on how to keep it neat...

    Jeff has some good tips on how to keep it neat and tidy while you are sewing the baffles - it really helped me : http://www.tothewoods.net/RedRiverGorgeQuilt/RedRiverGorgeQuilt.html

    I think it...
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    thanks for all the help everyone - I cut it back...

    thanks for all the help everyone - I cut it back to the shorter model and it's really good. A couple of things I would consider changing/adding for next time:

    - use noseeum netting for the strip...
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    Thanks for the reply Jazilla - the plans here are...

    Thanks for the reply Jazilla - the plans here are labelled according to ridge line length - so the one I tried was essentially a hammock with 12' body that was reduced to 10' ridge line by the time...
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    any reason why you are choosing 1.5 ripstop for...

    any reason why you are choosing 1.5 ripstop for the interior? I think 1.1 feels a lot nicer, particularly if it is coming in contact with your body, not to mention the weight savings.

    I just...
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    i just looked back over the plans - it looks like...

    i just looked back over the plans - it looks like material has just been added to the middle section of the hammock rather than increasing all measurements by a certain ratio. If anyone is keen to...
  40. any idea what the system weighs?

    any idea what the system weighs?
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    Yesterday I gave making the 10' version of this a...

    Yesterday I gave making the 10' version of this a shot. The pattern is great and it all goes together nicely. Having said that, I would call the 10' version a failure and will be pulling it apart and...
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    cuben tarps - 1k vs 2k

    Has anyone had any experience with both the 1k and 2k spectra forms of cuben fibre? I'm really asking in the context of looking at the HG 4 Season Tarp

    I gather that even with the lighter 1k form...
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    they are selling cuben over at Lawson Equipment...

    they are selling cuben over at Lawson Equipment http://lawsonequipment.com/All-Products-c125/
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    Pm on the way, very interested

    Pm on the way, very interested
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    If push doesnt take the tarp and youre happy to...

    If push doesnt take the tarp and youre happy to ship to australia I'm interested
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    very tempted. how much would it be with shipping...

    very tempted. how much would it be with shipping to Australia?
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    are you able to give me price inclduing shipping...

    are you able to give me price inclduing shipping to Australia?
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    thanks for the link, looks great

    thanks for the link, looks great
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    how much is postage to Australia? and can you...

    how much is postage to Australia? and can you confirm this is made in USA?
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    wow. these plans look amazing, thanks for...

    wow. these plans look amazing, thanks for sharing. do they include seam allowance or does that have to be added? (I'm assuming it will need to be added)
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