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    If you can find the Omni-Heat fabric that...

    If you can find the Omni-Heat fabric that Columbia uses in its jackets that could work.
    http://www.textileworld.com/Issues/2010/March-April/Quality_Fabric_Of_The_Month/Trifecta_For_Warmth
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    The Primitive Sites may not be bad for car...

    The Primitive Sites may not be bad for car camping, most Alabama state parks do not allow "backpacking style" camping i.e. hammocking with a tarp even if you are car camping.
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    Would using springs with hooks on either end...

    Would using springs with hooks on either end going from your suspension to the wall help isolate your hammock from the vibration?
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    That sounds about right. All in all after running...

    That sounds about right. All in all after running the calculations I've concluded that it should not be a problem to hang from a stud; however, personally if I ever hang indoors I will probably use...
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    Numbers are based off the 3.5" dimension ...

    Numbers are based off the 3.5" dimension

    Deflection of a 2x4 supported on each end would be .49" for a 200# static load. For a complete wall system the deflection may be less, but do not forget...
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    Yes that is for 8' studs. Longer would have a...

    Yes that is for 8' studs. Longer would have a lower bending resistance, shorter a higher resistance
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    There is a reason that wall mounted sinks and...

    There is a reason that wall mounted sinks and toilets are mounted on carriers and not just the studs...


    Ok so a 2x4 Douglas-Fir wall stud can handle around 530 lbs in bending and Spruce-Pine-Fir...
  8. Looks really cool but definitely not for me....

    Looks really cool but definitely not for me. That's hangin a little higher than I'm willing to fall
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    Thanks for the help, I did not know about the...

    Thanks for the help, I did not know about the cutoffs
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    Cheap MSH Toggles?

    Where do you guys and gals get cheap materials for toggles? Arrow shafts and golf club shafts are a little too pricey to buy just to cut up and I wanted something more permanent than just finding a...
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    the silnylon will keep any condensation/moisture...

    the silnylon will keep any condensation/moisture on the inside of the hammock, you really want something breathable
  12. Can we get an update on whether the sheet stood...

    Can we get an update on whether the sheet stood up to field tests?
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    Tyvek Tarp Question

    I've noticed a lot of people using Tyvek for tarps; I work in construction and know that your typical Tyvek house wrap is only good for 6 months exposed to UV. My question is what is ya'lls...
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    It's not neccessarily unsafe unless you have non...

    It's not neccessarily unsafe unless you have non military issue 550, the civilian stuff does not neccessarily rated to 550 #'s. The main issue is you can end up on the ground from how much it...
  15. Thanks for sharing, your storytelling had me...

    Thanks for sharing, your storytelling had me laughing
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    another idea is to drill a hole in the center of...

    another idea is to drill a hole in the center of a penny or other coin.
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    I am in, thanks for being so generous

    I am in, thanks for being so generous
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    I agree, with making a Sticky of stickies for...

    I agree, with making a Sticky of stickies for each subforum. The large number of stickies, especially in the DIY subforum, makes things look cluttered.
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    Welcome from Alabama, my family is preparing to...

    Welcome from Alabama, my family is preparing to move up your way (Gainsville)
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    The few we took were extremely blurry cell phone...

    The few we took were extremely blurry cell phone pics sorry, next time I will make sure we get some good pics
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    Mt. Cheaha Daytrip

    I celebrated MLK's birthday by going with some buddies up to Mount Cheaha, the highest point in Alabama (impressive, i know http://www.bushcraftusa.com/forum/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif). It's not...
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    Thanks for the quick reply, and congrats on the...

    Thanks for the quick reply, and congrats on the win last night
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    Mine are 6.5 feet each, roughly 2 meters, that is...

    Mine are 6.5 feet each, roughly 2 meters, that is plenty for the Southeast.
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    Strength of Hammock Materials

    What would you recommend for making a hammock that will hold 300# (roughly two people sitting in it)? Ultra-light isn't a major concern of course lighter is better, of more concern is price (college...
  25. I hang on campus, and occasionally get weird...

    I hang on campus, and occasionally get weird looks but there's a pretty strong hammock subculture at Auburn so we stick together and it's not too bad
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    Poll: I always have a fire (unless there is a burn...

    I always have a fire (unless there is a burn ban), I prefer cooking over it rather than my penny stove or my diy Bushbuddy (both of which I love), and the heat it puts off is nice. By choosing your...
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    helpful, thanks for posting
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    I'm still in school and probably will be for a...

    I'm still in school and probably will be for a while unfortunately haha
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    I'll have to try to make it there, Cheaha is my...

    I'll have to try to make it there, Cheaha is my favorite place in Al. to climb
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    Hangin in the Southeast

    I'm in Alabama and sometimes South Georgia. I've been hanging for about a year and finally made my way over to HF, via BushcraftUSA, in order to enhance the wonderful experience that is hanging
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