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I made one of these clones a few years ago and just re-read some of this thread. I found 20' lightweight zippers from The Yard Store in Wichita, KS

http://www.yardstore.com/index.htm

$2.95...

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12833I found a new pad at area Walmarts and bought one to try in a double layer hammock. Per the package it measures 26 x 70 and is 15 oz. The sheet is about 1/16" thick and the...

Just got back from 200 miles on the Colorado Trail....only 185 left to finish next year!

I used a down UQ/TQ successfully this year after doing the first 105 miles two years earlier with a...

Don't need one myself but maybe this one could be a good, cheap winter uq if weight isn't an isssue. Couldn't find a weight but says good to zero.

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Thats the one! I looked for over 30 minutes for it.

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A few months ago photos of a pipe stand made out of chainlink fence top rail was here. Have looked all over and can't find it. I have a pile of top rail and a spouse that doesn't mind a stand that...

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Thanks for kudos. I've not used them, too warm but my wife used the gray one in 60 degree rainy weather and liked it. I'll pack them and show that sometime but for now I'm off to the lake!

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You asked.....here are my first photos on HF. Hope it works!

White quilt is not dirty, just a few dark feathers.
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/album.php?albumid=107&pictureid=956...

I'm not very experienced at thread injecting or with down but have bought this from Overstock: http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/500-Thread-Count-Siberian-White-Down-Pillow/3508201/product.html ...

I'll take 6, please. Thanks for putting this together. (Couldn't find the lightweight carabiners anyway!)

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Found another double pull and installed it in the same 5 seconds. Not so hard!!.....now I have a HH clone with zip off net. This has been a great thread to read and learn from throughout the...

You're right, of course. I found the 20' zippers for $3 locally. I will take one to a fabric store today to see if they can put another double pull on it. Otherwise I will put in another order on...

I've been making a HH clone. Everything going good but I'm now at the zipper installation stage. I have a mental block or something going on with the 20' zipper I found. It is a #5 YKK with a...

Mitch,

That is a nice trail. I go there every few years to hike and once did a 25k trail race. It is held every fall and is a good time. Watch the poison ivy from now until fall though. There...

Wow! I thought I lurked here a lot. I completely missed this 3 weeks ago.

Cannibal, I plan to head to Breck about the 3rd week of June to start back southbound from where I ended last year. It all...

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I "attempted" to thru the CT last summer. Leg problem stopped me at Breckenridge, about 105 miles into it. I hope to finish it this summer. There will be challenges later on finding a...

You're right, it won't be as light with fabric that is definitely heavier than the ripstop JRB uses. I have been spending too much lately and don't think I can get by with buying JRB sleeves. I...

I have been admiring the JRB down sleeves and now the DIY ones. I got to thinking about picking up a down coat at Goodwill and cutting off the sleeves after running a couple of seams around the...

If it's not too late, I'd take 6 bags. I'm open to when we get it.

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Thanks for the advice all. Guess the cheap thread isn't worth it with my machine. I will remember about using it for hand sewing. I want to make a 2/3 UQ for going down to about 20 degrees and...

The 100% polyester thread is important for gear which would represent a hazard if it fails. The poly/cotton blend is subject to weather damage and rot in a way 100% polyester is not. ---Ramblin Rev...

I posted a question similar to this at Whiteblaze.

Here is the link:

http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=41377

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I tried something I read somewhere else while on a recent 8 day trip on the Colorado Trail. I took a lightweight fleece shirt and stuffed it into one sleeve. That made a great pillow and got a 2nd...

Thanks for the welcome. Long time lurker....I attempted a thru of the Colorado Trail this summer, made about 100 miles and now am trying to lighten my pack. Used an SPE with mixed results! Have...

Save the Earth.....Plant two trees.....

That would make a great t-shirt! With a hammock....


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