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    First hammock

    Here is a shot of my first DIY 8' hammock I made for my son.


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    Nice! He'll outgrow it before you know it!

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    First hammock

    Quote Originally Posted by ccartertn View Post
    Nice! He'll outgrow it before you know it!
    Thanks, he picked the color and seems to really like it.

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    When he grows out of it, you can use it as a gear hammock. Great that he is into hammocking this young.
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    Nice hammock! What fabric are you using?

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Tree Frog View Post
    When he grows out of it, you can use it as a gear hammock. Great that he is into hammocking this young.
    That's a good idea, thanks for your comment.

    Quote Originally Posted by shaq67225 View Post
    Nice hammock! What fabric are you using?
    Thanks, it's 1.9oz from ripstopbytheroll.

    Edit: make that 1.1oz.


    http://ripstopbytheroll.com/products...-woodland-camo
    Last edited by Koolranch; 09-07-2014 at 18:39.

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    Nice! Great color!

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Tree Frog View Post
    When he grows out of it, you can use it as a gear hammock. Great that he is into hammocking this young.
    or a uqp. either way good job; on the diy, getting into hammocks and getting your son in as well.

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    Thanks guys. I'm already very addicted to this craft and your encouragement is adding more fuel to the fire.

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    Looks good and your son looks like he is enjoying it. I can see it now....Santa, I want a down UQ and TQ and a Cuben Tarp....
    I am still 18 but with 52 years of experience !

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