So I've made a TL stand, lashing it with paracord, because that's what I have on hand, after the gate hinges just weren't trustworthy enough for me. I made the ridge pole out of 1 3/8" chain link top rail, worked like a charm...
I have three questions:
Has anyone who has made a tripod, tried making sewn polyester webbing lashing loops? I'm imagining three loops, a tiny bit larger than the poles, sewn in succession. Thoughts? That way, the lashings could be kept neat and potentially wouldn't have to be re tied every time the setup is taken down for transport.
Next, what are my options for the (safety) hitch pin holding the top rail together? If I drill much larger in diameter, I could potentially get away with a locking wire pin, that won't be sharp so if it turns over, it won't rip the tarp, or if it turns the other way, won't impale my scalp or my bug net... However hubs may have just solved the problem with a wire keychain loop... a piece of plastic would work too.
third question, I'm sure not the last though, has anyone repurposed old sleeping bags for underquilts? I have two very old down North Face sleepig bags that I'm willing to transform into uq's because they were free, and my kids don't like the smell, and won't sleep in them... If you've repurposed an old sleeping bag, how have you done it?
Thanks all! This place is awesome!
Here's my gallery with a picture of the pin in question...
https://www.hammockforums.net/galler...mageuser=45912
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