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yes, I have used knots for years.

RIdgelines have fairly low tension compared to hammock straps, so I use bull line (another brand of mule tape) with a series of alpine butterflies on the loose...

as stated above, angling for smallest possible exposure to the wind helps. as does tying clear down to the ground and using closed ends- if the wind cannot get in, it can only operate on the outside...

when wet - reflective side in, a tad better than wool. reflective out, its just wet poly batting.

i have made several quilts with it similar to poncho liners but longer. I always use 2 colors so I can tell the silvered (reflective side of the insulation. While it does not compress, and cannot...

how complicated would you like to make it?
if you turn channels when you hem, then sew a bit of the aforementioned mule tape or webbing ( even 1/4 " mule tape) to each end of each panel, leaving a...

Great job getting scouts interested! Nice rig!
Just a couple of comments on scouts and the rig. I have used much rougher versions for over 40 years, and they are pretty forgiving, particularly for...

I use nasal pillows instead of mask, and have not noticed more condensate than at home in the nasal section. However, I either use a balaclava, or pull the sheet up just over my face (ignoring the...

Insulate hose-fleece or a pair of holey knee socks held on with velcro one-wrap. Or mount machine below instead of above, then condensate drips back to humidifier pan

wire fishing leader, coated is easier to handle ...stainless ok though.

I have HH expedition, and explorer, my son has a scout. Have both standard and hex tarps for them. Always used the standard so far.

We have several home built, with walmart $1 nylons and...

Hennessy recently notified me of the possibility of the spectra line cutting through the tree huggers. They sent new huggers for my HH hammocks - no charge. The new huggers are of a different...