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    Member SailingandSuch's Avatar
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    Cool DIY Materials ORDERED!!! Itchn' for some Stitchn'

    Yesterday I placed my order for a good bit of materials from DIY Gear Supply!

    Silnylon (Olive Brown) 9 yrds
    Nylon Webbing (1″) 10'
    Grossgrain (1″) 16'
    1″ Polyester Webbing (Woodland Camo) 16'
    Gütermann Mara (Brown) 1 Spool
    D-Rings (1″) 6
    Amsteel Blue (Gray, 1/8″) 30'
    Shock Cord (1/8″) 20'
    Tech Line (1.9mm) 50'
    Aluminum Y Stakes (Black) 4

    I also have purchased some fabric from a fellow HF member that is also on it's way.
    1.1 Ripstop MARTPAT Camo 10 Yards

    Looks like I have some projects to do!
    -1 or 2 Hammocks with the 1.1 Ripstop
    -Hex Tarp with the silnylon
    -Whoopie Slings
    -Tree Straps
    -Various stuff Sacks

    I can't wait to get started on them and even more so, put them to use on the trail. I have pretty much zero experience making DIY backpacking gear other than a bug net I threw together last week and 2 stuff sacks. Other than that I have sewn a few things like a sail for my dinghy and hundreds of cornhole bags.
    Should be a learning experience and I imagine it will be fairly rewarding also.

    Thank you all for posting your DIY project and guides here and throughout the internet!
    Trip Smith on Youtube - Used to be SailingandSuch
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    Senior Member XTrekker's Avatar
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    Awesomeness. Be sure to share pics of your Gear when you're done.

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    I will be sharing the photos for sure!
    Trip Smith on Youtube - Used to be SailingandSuch
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    I started last year...

    Love is blind. Marriage is an eye opener.

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    Know the feeling. Got shipping confirmation on my stuff. Have 2 more hammocks to make and then start on the underquilt

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    Good deal. Looks like you just jumped right in head first! Looking forward to see what you create. I'm not too far from you--if you ever have any questions, feel free to PM me and I'll pass you my phone number. Best of luck.

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    Have fun.

    My wife made the mistake of asking just how many DIY hammocks have I made....I told....so far.....about 10. Then she asked why and I told her just in case someone needs to borrow one.
    I am still 18 but with 52 years of experience !

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    Quote Originally Posted by gunner76 View Post
    Have fun.

    My wife made the mistake of asking just how many DIY hammocks have I made....I told....so far.....about 10. Then she asked why and I told her just in case someone needs to borrow one.
    I'm with ya, on #7 right now. Should be done tonight...Starting #8 Friday..lol...
    I JUST CAN'T STOP!!

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    I JUST CAN'T STOP!!
    Why would you stop unless you ran out of fabric. I am contemplating making a cat cut hammock.
    I am still 18 but with 52 years of experience !

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    Thanks for the offer FlScout!

    I have enough fabric coming to make 2 hammocks. I can envision myself making them as gifts in the future. I have seen where other folks are doing so and it seems like a great idea.

    10! My goodness! Hopefully when I get a few hammocks and tarps under my belt I'm going to try my hand at making a pack or 2......
    Trip Smith on Youtube - Used to be SailingandSuch
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