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    Thanks everyone. I'm going out there for a day...

    Thanks everyone. I'm going out there for a day hike tomorrow. The Gorge is absolutely beautiful this time of year. I can't wait to get out there for some nights.
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    Red River Gorge

    Pretty sure this doesn't quite fit in any of the non-donor forums, so this seems like the best place. But I was wondering if anyone here has experience with the Red River Gorge in Kentucky, and if...
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    When I make whoopie slings I usually calculate:...

    When I make whoopie slings I usually calculate: (Finished length I want x 2) + 1. So if I want a 6 foot finished whoopie sling, I start with 13 feet of amsteel.

    But trust me, you might just find...
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    1.1 will be perfectly fine to hold your weight,...

    1.1 will be perfectly fine to hold your weight, and any weight fabric will get a chill under it.

    As far as pad vs. underquilt, that's up to your personal preference and budget. I've used a pad...
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    I agree with dragon that you should go with more...

    I agree with dragon that you should go with more on the length. Since it's by the yard anyway, you'd be better off going with 4 yards of fabric. Make your hammock about 11 feet to start with, and if...
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    I suppose I'll try whipping then. Though the only...

    I suppose I'll try whipping then. Though the only way I know to do that is the way Knotty shows in his video. Thanks!
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    I actually find noseeum to be really easy to sew....

    I actually find noseeum to be really easy to sew. I certainly don't have all the problems with it that I have with silnylon. I've made two Fronkey-style bugnets now and they work wonderfully.
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    Whipped Ends vs. ENO style channels

    I was wondering if there's really any difference between whipping the ends of a hammock versus threading the suspension through like on an ENO, or if it's mainly just for appearances. Like, does it...
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    I use a piece of green floral wire that I got...

    I use a piece of green floral wire that I got from Walmart. Really cheap for a pack of several and works perfectly folded in half. It's really easy to fit through the 7/64" Amsteel, though maybe I...
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    I'm planning on hanging at Bonnaroo next month,...

    I'm planning on hanging at Bonnaroo next month, but I do believe I'll take down my hammock when I'm not using it. I'll be using a TurtleDog stand that I made recently as well.
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    I don't have access to bamboo, but I do have...

    I don't have access to bamboo, but I do have access to 6' wooden poles from Lowe's. What diameter do you think these would need to be to hold my weight? Oh, and I'm about 150 and my brother (who is...
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    Maybe you should learn to trust toggles. Everyone...

    Maybe you should learn to trust toggles. Everyone else does.
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    Sticky: I just made my first whoopie sling using these...

    I just made my first whoopie sling using these directions and it was easy! It went way smoother than I really expected it would go. Thanks SlowBro!
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    Thanks everyone! I'm going to order 4 yards from...

    Thanks everyone! I'm going to order 4 yards from Hancock Fabrics now.
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    What weight is their ripstop?

    What weight is their ripstop?
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    Purple Ripstop?

    I was wondering if anyone knew where I could get reasonably priced purple ripstop by the yard. I'm making a hammock for a friend who's favorite color is purple and I think it'd be really cool to do...
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    Do you think this wear would be a serious concern...

    Do you think this wear would be a serious concern with light use? If they'll last on their own for a long time, I'd rather not add another piece. Remember, this probably won't be used for any...
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    Thanks! I seriously doubt any mods will be...

    Thanks! I seriously doubt any mods will be happening to it other than how I make it, so it shouldn't be a problem. I just wanted a simple solution for her to be able to hang quickly and easily...
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    Splicing question

    I've been looking at making a hammock for a friend and I had a question about the suspension. Would it be unsafe to splice the adjustable part of a whoopie sling directly through a sewn end of a tree...
  20. Redden Marine is a great source for Amsteel Blue...

    Redden Marine is a great source for Amsteel Blue of all shapes, colors, and sizes.
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    How do you think Zing-It/Lash-It would work for...

    How do you think Zing-It/Lash-It would work for the guy-lines? I'm trying to keep some costs down here.
  22. Thread: TQ Temps

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    Thank you! I was thinking that extra clothes...

    Thank you! I was thinking that extra clothes would make up for the temperature difference, but wasn't entirely sure. I believe I will go with the 40 Burrow when I finally order a TQ.
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    TQ Temps

    So, I'm looking at picking up a 20* Incubator and was wondering about my TQ decision down the road. I'd like to be able to save some money and get a 40* TQ and was wondering if that could be a...
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    Sticky: Quick question: If I wanted to run my suspension...

    Quick question: If I wanted to run my suspension through my end channels (ENO style), how much seam allowance do you think I should leave on each end to triple stitch it and be able to run my...
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    As much as I hate to repeat everyone else, I had...

    As much as I hate to repeat everyone else, I had the same experience as you. But you really can't go wrong with Whoopie Slings. They do the job perfectly with minimal effort from you.
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    Poll: I'm glad you all make me feel like wanting more...

    I'm glad you all make me feel like wanting more isn't such a crazy thing after all.
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    Poll: I've just got one for now, but then, I'm just...

    I've just got one for now, but then, I'm just getting started. Though I haven't yet grasped why I would need quite so many...
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    I'd say that at that weight, it will sag your...

    I'd say that at that weight, it will sag your ridgeline a bit. But other than that, I think you will be fine, without collecting water and such. At least it will provide some solid coverage! (Maybe...
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    I've had three orders from WhoopieSlings so far...

    I've had three orders from WhoopieSlings so far and they've all been here within 2-3 days. Amazingly fast service and I couldn't be more pleased! Thanks Stu! You do great work.
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    Sticky: I recently made my own bugnet based off your...

    I recently made my own bugnet based off your design and I must say, it works great! Kept the skeeters out all night and then I was able to quickly slide it off to the side out of the way the next day...
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    I'd get the sewn footbox for added security. You...

    I'd get the sewn footbox for added security. You never know when that spring night will get down to <35* (it's not fun) and you don't want any drafts in there around your feet.
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    Sticky: I'm definitely going to try this on my next cold...

    I'm definitely going to try this on my next cold night. I had some problems with my feet getting cold on my last night out. (35*)
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    Sticky: I love the idea for these. After my recent foray...

    I love the idea for these. After my recent foray into the world of DIY, I think I may be able to pull a set of these off. I'm definitely going to try it out when I get my next order of no see um.
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    I've been trying to decide between a Pheonix or...

    I've been trying to decide between a Pheonix or an Incubator and I think a Pheonix may do well for me because of how many other things I can use a pad for. It seems that it may be worth the trade off...
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    I love the idea for these. I'm gonna get out and make some as soon as I get some more shock cord.
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    Hmm... you all have given me a lot to go on....

    Hmm... you all have given me a lot to go on. Thanks for all the help and ideas! I'll see what I can come up with now.
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    Hanging a hammock temporarily without trees

    In June I'll be attending a music festival for four days and I was just thinking about how much more comfortable I would be sleeping in my hammock than in a tent. I couldn't find a thread on it, so I...
  38. That's what I was thinking. I'm hoping to sleep...

    That's what I was thinking. I'm hoping to sleep out in my yard one night this week to try it all out.
  39. As it turns out, I already have one of those blue...

    As it turns out, I already have one of those blue Walmart pads, so it looks like I might be okay. Thanks for all the help!
  40. New to hammock camping and needing to keep warm

    So, next week I'm planning a backpacking trip and planning to replace the tent with a hammock for the first time. It should only get down to the 50s at night, so I'm wondering what the easiest and...
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