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    The cost of joining

    My names Tim and I Am a Hamoholic.

    I joined this forum in Oct of last year. I swear I was just going to buy ONE hammock, read a few posts and go on my way. In December I bought my first hammock. A BB 1.7 double @$175.00.
    Ok, just that one drink, I can quit any time I want.

    WAIT

    Someone said I need a tarp. Super Fly only $130.00, not to bad, maybe just one more drink than I'll stop.

    What's that? I need special rope? What kind to get? There's more than one?
    Z-Packs, $110.00
    Arrowhead $34.00
    Jack's $100.00
    Stu $48.00

    Hey, it's cold in this thing.

    Hammock Gear UQ $250.00
    WM Highlite $280.00

    Ok, I'm done.... But WAIT, just one more, than I'll quit for good.... I PROMISE

    Nano-7 $80.00

    I"M DONE (why am I trembling, I'm sweating, I can't sleep)

    Maybe JUST ONE MORE, JUST ONE LITTLE DRINK

    Yesterday I ordered
    WB single layer 1.1, $160.00
    WB Travler 1.1 $60.00
    Tree to Tree Shamu UQ $125.00

    WHAT????????

    The 12x12 tarps are back in stock???? better get two

    I'll stop tomorrow, promise

    If there are any gear makers here i've missed, I'll get to you soon.... It's pay day
    "Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground."

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    Senior Member Kasuko's Avatar
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    I am thourougly jealous. I am 2 years into hammock camping and I still can't afford a silnylon tarp
    I like metric, I use metric, for those of you who don't ... you should, for those of you who won't ... here.
    0*C - 32*F, 10*C - 50*F, 20*C - 68*F, 30*C - 86*F
    100g - 3.52oz, 500g - 17.63oz, 1kg - 2.2lbs, 16oz - 1lbs
    10cm - 3.9", 1m - 3.28ft, 1km - 0.62mi

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    Senior Member Dudorino's Avatar
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    Ha! I know exactly what you mean. I'm doing the same thing: Buying more gear, upgrading items based on recommendations and discussion here, new items coming out - stoves, tarps, camo, quilts.... Man, I want it all. Oh, and all the DIY opportunities too to build, mod, etc. Wow!

    No, this is not a cheap activity. But I love it!
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    Senior Member shanewalker10's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kasuko View Post
    I am thourougly jealous. I am 2 years into hammock camping and I still can't afford a silnylon tarp
    I'm a year in and still using the piece of junk I bought from walmart, not UQ or TQ, just a cheap sleeping bag and a ccf pad from walmart for 6 ducks...all in all tho, i sleep very comfortable
    God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.

    Genesis 1:31

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    Senior Member chickenwing's Avatar
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    Hi TIM! You can't post stuff like this while I am at work. Too funny. The people in the office are looking at me like I am off my rocker.

    Your next drink needs to be from the bottle marked DIY
    Check out my website www.cwhammocks.com or Find me on the YouTubes
    You can even"Like" me on facebook or follow me on Twitter @cwhammocks

    "In my world everyone is a pony, and they all eat rainbows, and poop butterflies."

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    Senior Member rjcress's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by chickenwing View Post
    Hi TIM! You can't post stuff like this while I am at work. Too funny. The people in the office are looking at me like I am off my rocker.

    Your next drink needs to be from the bottle marked DIY
    Hold on, CW.
    Then he will start the process again.
    Something like this...
    I bought a singer portable, then found one built into a work table. Also made a cutting table and bought this awesome hot knife for cutting fabric.
    All was well until I discovered sergers... And I now keep at least 20 yards of ten different fabrics, and 2 LB of down on hand just in case inspiration strikes...

    DIY has it's own set of overhead expenses.
    "I keep telling myself that if I make perfect seams, nobody will believe that I made it... " -JohnSawyer

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    Senior Member chickenwing's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by rjcress View Post
    Hold on, CW.
    Then he will start the process again.
    Something like this...
    I bought a singer portable, then found one built into a work table. Also made a cutting table and bought this awesome hot knife for cutting fabric.
    All was well until I discovered sergers... And I now keep at least 20 yards of ten different fabrics, and 2 LB of down on hand just in case inspiration strikes...

    DIY has it's own set of overhead expenses.
    INDEED. I wasn't thinking of DIY as being a $$$$ savings. I just want as many people hooked on the DIY addiction as possible!!!
    Check out my website www.cwhammocks.com or Find me on the YouTubes
    You can even"Like" me on facebook or follow me on Twitter @cwhammocks

    "In my world everyone is a pony, and they all eat rainbows, and poop butterflies."

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    Oh my...Tim this sounds very similar to me. You are a bit ahead of me but very similiar in our purchase order and products.

    I am not a hamoholic, no really...er...hrm?...maybe I am?, or will be. Doh!


    So many cool hammocking items to collect! (and backup hammock items too!)

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    I've known from the beginning I'd have to invest in two complete hammock systems, and have slowly been accumulating them. I bought my first one last December from the HH winter sale so I could get the free Scout

    Now I have:

    HH UL Backpacker
    HH Scout
    WBBB

    I got the BMJ tarp, along with the 3/4 length Yetti and the Mamba OQ from WB, and the HHSS for the Backpacker

    I'm just now getting into suspension lines and small things, which to be honest, I think is where most of the money really goes. The whoopies and triangle thingies and guy lines and whatnots really add up.

    Either way, I'm glad that not only do I have a nice hammock for me, but I can always take a friend hiking/camping and spread the love of hammocks

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    great post Mega!

    Warbonnet has camo tarp now

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