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Thanks for the tip!

Just buy another pole and cut it down to 2 ft and add it in between the other two. That's what i did.

Assuming you bought the tapered chain link fence pole

I have a Sleeping bag converted to UQ. I will bring that. Not sure if i will need a top or not. Might just bring a small fleece blanket.

Guess I should have noted I will be in a WB Blackbird

I will be car camping with a hammock for the first time.

Weather report:

Hi: 91
Low: 70
Wind: ssw 15Mph
Humitity: 63%

Cut down old sleeping bag and sewed GG channels on. Feed a loop of 1/4" shock cord and called it done.



First thing I noticed is that is MUCH warmer with it! not sure I would want it unless it...

Cut down old sleeping bag and sewed GG channels on. Feed a loop of 1/4" shock cord and called it done.



First thing I noticed is that is MUCH warmer with it! not sure I would want it unless it...

Good to see some pics of Texas' hikes

Looks great! I am going paint my top rail also. That's looks nice.

Olzeke,

Looks great! I am waiting on my wbbb to arrive. I was planning on adding a third link of pole in the middle of my 10ft pole. So good to see 5 ft pole would not be a problem. From your...

Maybe the trick is to shorten the tarp with something like these clips from Dutchware...

If your tarp is longer than 10 feet then it will have to roll over the sharp edge of the wood or the pipe. We need something that you can use to protect the tarp as you pull it tight over the sharp...

Ok, this the next addition to the TurtleDog stand needs to be some sort of "tarp slide" to go over the peak of the tripods. My Noah 12 is longer than the stand so its need a way to drape over the top...

handle works just fine

9 would be too small for the door set up. I dont have much experience. But from doing my own research on the two tarps, the 9 is too small for the square set up...

Made the stand bag out of canvas
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4934392/Dont_delete_Web_links/Hammock%20stand%20bag.jpg

How do you hang a hammock in a hotel room?

Decided I am going to use the mason line I already have on my first camping trip with the tarp/hammock. Then I will decide weather I need reflective line or not. I have the glow in the dark line...

I like that idea!

4 main tie outs and 4 door tie outs. Ok so 10ft would be concidered short... I want to be able to tie out to trees for poach mode.

Just got into the hammock and tarp thing. About to buy some kelty triptease. Amazon has it for 14$ per 50ft. Do I need more than that?

How many loops did you put in your prusik? I had to put eight in mine before it would hold well.

I surprised myself. It only took me a minute and seven seconds.. no big deal...

I cut down an old sleeping bag to 46'' wide and stitched on some grosgrain. I used a Tape binding foot. It takes a little finesse but worked really well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKb3OrwxvGM
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Why don't you just use all shock cord for your tarp guy lines? Instead of tying 12" peices on each line. I know people use it for the pull outs but never seen a tarp with 100% shock cord...

I think two joins would not be a problem.

I would like to see this tutorial too!

Randy,

Thanks you for the supplier! I like the material too.

Meanmoe,

I did just larks head the rope to the hinge but I was thinking I should get a shackle..

I want to sew a carrying bag for them. Can some suggest a durable fabric to use? And where I would buy it..?

Finished mine today

https://dl.dropbox.com/s/rimkksk60i61wfd/Hammock%20stand%20Amstel%20.jpg?dl=1https://dl.dropbox.com/s/kq78ihe31r7quej/Hammock%20stand%20.jpg?dl=1

Can you describe how you connect the hammock suspension. I made a stand exactly like yours last weekend. when I attach it starts to pull the tripods in.. Any suggestion?

I have a jeep and know there would be no problem suspending from the roll bars. But I would not put it my factory roof rack of my explorer. I can just see that coming right off! But can not think of...

I am a new hanger from Texas. And I am also interested in how you hang from two suv/trucks. Does anyone else have pics of some hammocks hanging from vehicles?

I am also a newb from Dallas. Bought an ENO single. Now i have my eyes set on a Blackbird

You are my HERO!!

I am in Texas so the coldest it will get is 30 - 40 degrees. That's my cut off anyway.

If I unzip it and cut the bag in half, I will have two 32x75's.

I just bought a ENO single. if I like hanging I am going but a Blackbird for campin. I borrowed a sewing machine to make tree straps. I want to covert an old sleeping bag to UQ while I have the...