Full-Length DIY CS Apex 5.0 UQ Build Plans

[FLScouthanger]

Here is the build plan for the CS Apex 5.0 UQ I just put together this past weekend. Plans are overly detailed. If I had it to do over again, I would have sewn the shockcord channels to the outer shell first, then stacked all the material together for a final stitching. Also, I'm not fully convinced the darts were even needed. Regardless, the end product turned out well. Haven't had a chance to use it or get specs on it yet.

[Eidson]

Those are an exceptional set of plans that you created. I have a feeling these are going to be referenced by a great deal of people that undertake a project like this.

[BanjoPicker]

Those are an exceptional set of plans that you created. I have a feeling these are going to be referenced by a great deal of people that undertake a project like this.

I second that. Awesome plans! In fact, they are the best I've seen for any DIY hammock-oriented project. Thanks FLScouthanger for taking the time to make them and share them!

Question 1: What is the reason for the 1 inch gap in the shock cord channel on the short ends?

Question 2: If you were to omit the darts, would you just make the outer shell a bit larger than the inner shell?

[FLScouthanger]

I second that. Awesome plans! In fact, they are the best I've seen for any DIY hammock-oriented project. Thanks FLScouthanger for taking the time to make them and share them!

Question 1: What is the reason for the 1 inch gap in the shock cord channel on the short ends?

Question 2: If you were to omit the darts, would you just make the outer shell a bit larger than the inner shell?

A1: The gap is for the space that would be taken up by the cordlock(s)
A2: Yes, I would omit the darts and just add a slight amount to the outer shell

[wildbill59]

Here is the build plan for the CS Apex 5.0 UQ I just put together this past weekend. Plans are overly detailed. If I had it to do over again, I would have sewn the shockcord channels to the outer shell first, then stacked all the material together for a final stitching. Also, I'm not fully convinced the darts were even needed. Regardless, the end product turned out well. Haven't had a chance to use it or get specs on it yet.

Very nice plans.Wish I had seen them sooner.I just completed similar but with 7.5 CS and no darts and the 1 thing I'd do different too is sew the channels to the shell first as well.

[Bl@ckbird]

Very nice. Thank you for the plans..... I notice you're in Crestview. I'm just west of you in Pace. I do a lot of overnights in the Blackwater management area. If you're ever out that way let me know.

[FLScouthanger]

Very nice. Thank you for the plans..... I notice you're in Crestview. I'm just west of you in Pace. I do a lot of overnights in the Blackwater management area. If you're ever out that way let me know.

Sounds good. I like to go to Blackwater as well. Normally go to Bear Lake (primitive) or Hurricane when I go there. Also hit the Eglin reservation periodically (Jr Walton or Speck Pond areas).

[BigE94]

Great plans. I'd love to see a pic of the final product.

[Caminante]

Great write up! That will definitely help a lot of people.

[Elementalscape]

If I had it to do over again, I would have sewn the shockcord channels to the outer shell first, then stacked all the material together for a final stitching. Also, I'm not fully convinced the darts were even needed. Regardless, the end product turned out well. Haven't had a chance to use it or get specs on it yet.

...the 1 thing I'd do different too is sew the channels to the shell first as well.

Why sew the channels first as opposed to all layers at once?

Also - the darts - What's the final opinion here?
I've made a few CS underquilts now, all just rectangle, and it sort of seems that darts would be beneficial.
I mean, I've managed to solve any issues with secondary suspension, etc., but they all look like there's one or two spots that simply have 'extra' material.