Originally Posted by
SilvrSurfr
Nice vid, hikingdad. I look forward to seeing more. HF member videos are my favorite thing about this forum. All the written words and photos don't tell you half as much as a video does about the hanger and his hang.
There is an irrational exuberance about DIY that hasn't taken hold of me fully. I won't make my own stuff unless I can save big bucks, or it's a simple project. And I always factor in, not just the cost of the materials, but the cost of MY time and labor. I try to pay myself at least $10 an hour on DIY projects, though I'm worth more. A lot of times, it doesn't make sense for me to DIY.
Hammocks seem worthy of the DIY effort, as do whoopie slings. However, I don't think I'll be making my own tree straps anytime soon!
Oh, and is hikingdad your trail name? If so, I think we need to get you a new trail name. Hikingdad just doesn't roll off the tongue real well. Don't go on a group hike with me - 'cause I'll be eyeing you the whole time trying to find you a new trail name!
In fact, since you fell in a puddle on the trail, I suggest you call yourself Puddlejumper, or maybe 50inchverticalleap. Just brainstorming here.