It is a hush hush subject because Loop aliens are not safely made for hanging. There are other products made for this application. That being said, I changed all my hammocks (about 10) to Loop aliens...
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It is a hush hush subject because Loop aliens are not safely made for hanging. There are other products made for this application. That being said, I changed all my hammocks (about 10) to Loop aliens...
Thanks for waiting for my reply, though go ahead and sell them to WV. WV said he would take them before you answered the question, and I have more tree straps around anyway, I just have to find them....
I could use another set of good straps. Do they include the Warbonnet fish hooks, or is it the straps only?
I usually camp by water, so my equipment is always getting damp and wet. I spent a few years trying to minimize the dampness with a sheet over my top quilt, or my raincoat, or a second synthetic top...
Thanks Ibgary for the Kelty Tent pole set up, and I am glad to hear it works. Also, thanks for the great picture! It has everything and is in a gorgeous spot. Probably cool enough so there are no...
My advice to get started, is to make it fun and rewarding! When I see a project I like, I put it down on a list, and then when I commit, I note the dimensions and add it to my material order. I made...
I will take it.
I like how you wrapped it in that underquilt! I always get cold in mine because I toss and turn so much onto the sides and I usually only use it in the summer. But you are on to something! As Shug...
I agree with jadekayak, just start from scratch. There are some interesting colors and camo patterned netting these days.
If you decide to add a zippered net, whether new materials or your existing...
DIY 12' Mountain 1.7 XL wide. Just spacious and comfortable.
Hey joe_guilbeau, that looks like a great hammock stand, that is very good work! For those rings you want to add on, just tie a knot. Get some amsteel, thread it through the hammock end channel and...
Those look great! Great work!
That looks very comfortable! 10 oz Climashield!
I built one like yours a few years ago and my problem was making the outershell big enough to let the insulation expand. How did you estimate the...
For more protection, you could zip your rain coat over the wind and rain blown side. I read this somewhere here and I thought it was a good idea if things got bad, and my rain coat would not be used...
I have started using a center line to hold up the center of my underquilt, and it has been working well for me. I use a HG incubator 20 degree and I noticed when I pull on the middle on the sides it...
Thank you! It was fun to build.
Hey brianb, while is was reading your post I was laying out some components for an automatic ice fishing box. Go figure. I built a couple a few years ago, but now I want to make ver 2 with LiPos,...
Hey Gunner76, that is a great idea, and the location makes sense, thank you for mentioning it! ---But wait, so I have to wear pants? I think I will continue looking for another solution :unsure:
It could be too hot, though I have had them in my shoes and they have not gotten too hot. I have wondered if you leave part of the package on it to cover half of it, if it would restrict the oxygen...
This stand is big but not that big! The 22' is the entire length of the amsteel on the ground. It is one piece going through all 4 leg bottoms. So if you look at the amsteel on the ground as a...
Here is a USB powered UQ heater I made. I got the usb carbon fiber heating pads (it has 5 in total per unit with heat settings) online for about $5 and used scrap material. The only thing the...
I am trying to get caught up on a few hammock DIY ideas. I tried this out last year and it worked pretty well to stay warmer. This is basically two pouches to hold chemical hand warmers like Hot...
Here is the carabiner connection at the top. The amsteel goes through the top holes twice and exists in the center. So far the stand seems very solid and I have not seen any flexing in a GE 12' at...
I built 2 stands, and here they are sealed and painted, standing against a shed, and wrapped for storage.
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Here are the ends finished and I used a router to round off the holes for the amsteel to pass through. I used tarps to stop direct sunlight so the wood did not warp all over the place before I could...
The oak blocks were glued and screwed to the ends with 3" countersunk stainless steel screws.
Here are the pieces I made and used. I made oak blocks for the ends to use every inch of the 10' 2x4s, and to stop the ends from splitting and to give some ground wear resistance. They were made...
So I finished my XX stand and I think it is going to be more useful the more I use it. Please be careful if you build this! It is the biggest pair of scissors I have ever seen. When I first put it...
I did a little research on insulated hammocks and the WB Wookie to DIY it. I am guessing there are a lot of pleats and differential cuts to keep the loft and to conform to a person laying in the...
These days I always choose a 12' GE hammock over an 11' one, it is just more comfortable to me. I have an XLC which is great to stay warm and the shelf is great. If I want to stretch out in the...
Hey BradA72, that is what took me a while to figure out. There are two ways to push the amsteel loop through the big hole in the loop alien, one right and one wrong. I needed to push the amsteel loop...
I do not believe even the heaviest duty ones are weight rated to use as the main suspension on a hammock. Using them will probably lead to falling on the ground, so I would not recommend them. That...
Thank you Latherdome, that helps a lot! I probably would not trust 2x4 construction lumber, even if it is Douglas Fir, so I will probably glue and screw some plywood on. Thanks again!
Latherdome, I was just wondering, would it be worth it to reinforce the "X bolt" areas and the hammock attachment points at the tops with plywood running cross-grain so my 2x4's do not split? I was...
I second the amsteel. I make a loop on one end and bury the other end, Then I larkshead that loop around whatever, like a heavy duty lag bolt on a wall stud (with a washer), turtle dog stand, Tensa...
I appreciate all the information and this type of stand seems to have a lot of potential! I just wanted to throw some ideas out there. I am looking forward to building one out of 2x4's!
What if you just add a section to the Tensa 4 pole, with side holes to attach the 2 poles to form the "X"? You could sell an upgrade kit with four additional sections with holes, 2 of those amsteel/...
Hey rweb82, glad to hear it worked out! I will have to try another shock cord. Thanks for reporting!
Hey rweb82, I wonder if your hammock stretches a lot and that is why you need the extra shock cord? I am using my 30 degree TW under a 12' DIY 1.8 airlite fabric(from RSBTR) hammock, and I think this...
That is a great idea, I will try that, thanks!
I use line locs whenever I can, and I think they are great for temporary adjustments. My tarps now have line locs sewn (hacked) on. But I think a slip knot is always required to stop them from...
I should mention I really like the UQ overall! I did add tie outs to attach my UQ to my hammock at the feet and shoulder to help keep everything in place when I get in and out, but they are not...
I did the opposite when I dialed mine in. I loosened the shock cord side and the other side (untied the knot) about the same amount. Then I kept getting in, checked the distance underneath with my...
Maybe a tensahedron stand? It would be mostly compressive forces. I can stand on a single block and it does not crush, so each block can hold some weight. If really careful getting in and out, you...
So far I like the new color, but this is not a fair comparison. The aluminum stand reflects its suroundings very well and in the picture it is reflecting snow. In the woods it would reflect the trees...
Thanks Latherdome for your suggestions, and your stand is perfect the way it is. I just like to modify things way too much, which I think of as fun. I guess it is time to have some sewing machine...
I just looked at that link and it was very informative. I have some non-anodized aluminum, and I would rather not remove that protective coat. So I may just paint it and live with the paint flaking...
Thanks for the replies! I suppose I was hoping for some sort of magic paint. Your suggestions sound like the best solutions, but too expensive for me.
I was wondering if anyone has painted their Tensa 4 stand, or if you could recommend a paint? I know it will get scratched up when it is collapsed, I would just like to reduce the shine a bit. I made...
I would agree that you could buy or sew a bugnet, and then go to a hang to try out hammocks to help you decide. My go to at this point is either my XLC Blackbird, or my diy 12' 1.7 Mountain XL. Also,...