wow, Pucker. That may be my new design.Love the pockets to keep things organized!
wow, Pucker. That may be my new design.
Pucker,Originally Posted by PuckerFactor
If you're wanting to get a bit more involved, here's how I usually make my hammock stuff sacks.
I have since evolved to just using elastic instead of velcro, since it's easier, but the principle is the same.
PF
PS: This is a double-ended stuff sack, not a black bishop bag.
I love the sack. Do you have a pattern you use?
Not really. Each sack is sized for the hammock inside, but there is a method to it that scales pretty well.
I've found that a 14" circumference is about as small as I like, for stuffing purposes.
I may do a video on how I make it today. If so, I'll post a link here.
PF
It's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
Formerly known as Acercanto, my trail name is MacGuyver to some, and Pucker Factor to others.
It's not procrastinating, its proactively delaying the implementation of the energy-intensive phase of the project until the enthusiasm factor is at its maximum effectiveness. - Randy Glasbergen
I like everything thats going on in that picture. Very functional sack. and awesome movie!
i use a mesh bag my onions came in. weave the mesh for a draw string
"Tenting is equivalent to a bum crawling into a cardboard box, hammocking is an art" KK
Well, I got a video done. It's all one cut, since my computer doesn't like my camera's codec or something. And I'm not interested enough to dig into the world of video editing. So it's 22 minutes of you watching me sew and talk. :-/
I'll add the URL once it's done uploading.
PF
Edit: Here's the video: and here's a photo of the finished product: P1060569.JPG
Last edited by PuckerFactor; 07-03-2011 at 02:42.
It's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
Formerly known as Acercanto, my trail name is MacGuyver to some, and Pucker Factor to others.
It's not procrastinating, its proactively delaying the implementation of the energy-intensive phase of the project until the enthusiasm factor is at its maximum effectiveness. - Randy Glasbergen
Thanks for posting this, PF! I really like the clean, straight-forward design.
I have always made my suspensions so that I can unclip them from the hammock if they get wet, so that I can store them in a separate stuff sack from the hammock. Making this out of silnylon eliminates the extra complexity of the removable suspension, making it lighter AND, I don't have to keep track of yet another stuff sack!
This is definitely my next DIY project - THANKS!
Mike
"Life is a Project!"
No problem, MAD! Glad I could help a hammocking brother out. Here's another picture of the sack, with it's big brother, the car camping bugnetted hammock. After doing the one in the video, I think I'm going to stick to using flat elastic for the cord pockets. It makes it easier to get the cord in, and it's easier to sew too.
P1060570.JPG
PF
It's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
Formerly known as Acercanto, my trail name is MacGuyver to some, and Pucker Factor to others.
It's not procrastinating, its proactively delaying the implementation of the energy-intensive phase of the project until the enthusiasm factor is at its maximum effectiveness. - Randy Glasbergen
I really like this and think I'm going to give it a shot this coming weekend...however; I have a question. Do these work better than snake skins and then into a bag? Can the same principle with this bag be done with tarps? Or Snake skins work better for the tarps? Yea, I know, "newbie" questions suck...but hey, someone has to be the fool, right? Thanks for the video!
Thanks for the video Pucker.
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