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    shock cord and cord lock size.

    for you diy-ers out there who have made an underquilt, what diameter cord did you use? thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by solohh View Post
    for you diy-ers out there who have made an underquilt, what diameter cord did you use? thanks
    I used 3/32 on lighter ones. Heavier ones 1/8.
    1/8 recommended.
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    1/8" typically.. 3/32 is a lot more stretchy (they're made of different materials) so the smaller diamete doesn't hold an UQ as tight to the hammock body as 1/8 does.

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