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Welcome to the area!!!

Nice area for backcountry camping is North Frontenac. It is Crown land, but the township maintains the access roads and campsites, so a cheap road permit, and site permit...

even with a broken strand, a lot of gram weenies are hanging off much less.....

If it was mine, I wouldn't be worried at all. Others I'm sure will change at the first sign of any wear. Knowing the ratings for amsteel I would feel fine with it in that condition. If it was a...

Not exactly...

I don't want the pad to move, but I find using a pad, prevents the hammock from 'opening up', or giving the natural lay I would otherwise have without it. I get a nasty calf...

I just have not been able to find a way to comfortably use a pad.

The pad drastically changes the whole setup for me. Super comfortable without, but with, the fabric just doesn't move like it...

ya for sure.

I dream of the day I can use a UQ/TQ combo. For the foreseeable future, I will be using sleeping bags and blue pads :(.

And I thought I had watched them all.....

thanks.

For those who use a pad, how do you do it?

I don't need a pad on most trips, but when I do, I have yet to find an acceptable way to employ it. Using a blue CCF pad just doesn't give me anything...

Curious what are you using?

Can do without the solar, but crank option, and a good receiver for AM/FM/NOAA would be my two top priorities.....

Lack of experience would not make a project like this difficult. Youtube will teach you everything you need to use whatever model of sewing machine you have to use. The sewing itself, also very...

I'll add one which I'm a little surprised that I didn't seen mentioned in 15 pages so far....

Admittedly, more nice to have than must have, but being a moderate level junkie for...

Thanks for making that point....

I didn't intend to imply it could be used topically, but I see how the my previous post could possibly cause some confusion for someone not familiar with it...

Also in Ontario....(with pesticide ban....)

Permathrin is available at most farm supply, or feed stores, without a license to buy.

I bought some last summer from a local feed store in .5%...

Thanks....

Definitely hope I'm able to grab a some of these before they are gone....

Just curious to hear from those who have purchased.... What is your impression of these? I am hoping to grab a couple...

What's your overall impression? loft, weight, compression? 30$ is a...

I express similar sentiments in regards to the need to side sleep in a hammock. At home, I 100% am a side sleeper. Never anything else. In the hammock 100% back sleeper, (which I could never do in...

I actually hate rain.... Seems like soothing background noise for most, (my wife included.....). For me, just annoying noise that keeps me awake. Really, really hate it when I'm trying to fall...

Crickets, loons, coyotes, that type of thing mostly in the past...

Tried bringing a cheap super small radio on the last trip, but it only worked if I held it in my hand, with a aluminum can...

Seems to be some consensus that hanging will cost more than tenting. I would disagree. In my third year of hanging, and I got my setup less than 1/3 the price than I paid for the tent I was using...

There is no shame in being a vulture. I love to vulture. It's just part of the online experience.... checking amazon offers, ebay auctions, the forums, where ever you can find what your looking for...

Which, uh......(no offense.....)..... takes this way out of the realm of DIY. Even for those with the space and resources to DIY a small industrial complex. Seriously not trying to be insulting,...

I think you'd be more than fine with a dbl layer of .66.

1.1 single layer hammocks are good to 200 lbs. Your dbl layer adds up to 1.32, which gives you even more. On top of that, I would...

Haven't had that happen myself.... But....

That said, I do have some holes in my DIY DL hammock. They were made when I was fitting the integrated bug net. While trimming the net to fit, I sat...

That looks mostly right, but did you factor in the effects of the earth's rotation, keeping in mind the moons gravitational pull when the ocean is at low tide?

So for those voting for the shemagh, or bandanna....

Practically speaking, assuming an average trip, not survival situation, would you vote the same way?

I bring a small 'dish' cloth with...

Not something that I would worry about....

Ya It could possibly happen, but could happen to me on the ground as well. Unless I sleep in the middle of a lake, the possibility exists.

Pick a...

Try giving it away, kijiji, craigs list, local facebook swap & trade page, or whatever similiar site is popular in your area. Could help out someone and resolve disposal issues at the same time.

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Very cool!!

Love the idea of Secret Santa on the internet! The thought that such a thing existed never crossed my mind.....but of course, almost anything you can think of will undoubtedly exist...

The blue I find kinda dark (from the pictures anyway.....), but really I'm more concerned about the visibility of my guy-lines. More so out of concern of someone else in camp seeing them in low/no...

I just stuff it! No real technique, just jam it. Start at one end and keep going till its done. Do the same for my tarp, and sleeping bag. If its too difficult to fit in, then I use a larger...

No, you don't need the ends, but the are nice to have. Just more of a fiddle factor with out them.

What I did was leave one half of the zipper a little long, and sew it on in a way that the...

I imagine you could, just give it a shake once and a while. Might be some length of shelf life on it though, but maybe not... I really couldn't don't know either way.

Seam sealer is just straight...

That is quite possible..... I've never tried it myself.

Maybe washing in peroxide and baking soda, (or just baking soda??) would help with the smell?? Best of luck!

I use a pillow for a full night sleep, but could see a easy transition for many without one. I like the 'cradling' effect of a pillow in the hammock, and the incorporated insulation. If I used a...

Given your location, probably will just have to use whatever is available. I've never seen 'odorless' mineral spirits here in Canada, but have seen 'low odor' being sold. I suspect they are the...

I wouldn't worry too much, and just use common sense.

If I was the paranoid type, I'd probably never drive to the store to buy milk..... cause I bet there's been a whole lot of people killed or...

Yep, I'm all for getting the best deal when I can.... Also all for supporting local/small/cottage industry business. (Pick which one may apply as required.....)

Way I see it, in your situation...

ya... I thought the same thing....

You could have solid rubber as baffles, (if that was in any way practicable or desirable), and not have any issues. CF is just another way to save weight for...

Simple concept, makes a lot of sense....

I wondering though about condensation in the fall when fully zipped.... temps ranging from maybe above freezing, maybe below.... Don't know if I'd could...

I'm not a hammock expert by any means, but I'm somewhat familiar with them, at least as used in backpacking/camping applications, which is how I use mine.

I don't know what a bean bag hammock...

I hate to be the one to say it, but I'm sure not the first to think it......, but I bet she has to deal with 'CNS' before CBS. Just saying, and trying to keep it family friendly at the same time.....

Never heard of picaridan until this post! Sounds like good stuff! No smell, greasy residue, generally all the reasons I don't like deet, but use it when I need it....

How well do you find it...

Ya, I guess theoretically, it 'could' possibly do damage....

I've sprayed deet on many clothing items, and never noticed any increased signs of wear, or other damage. Never had the need, but...

I may have to try this......

How does this effect the hang of the hammock? Not having tried it, but does the 'outward' cat cut would effectively increase the sag of the hammock, by increasing...

Possibly the best post I've read anywhere. I just love it.


Cheers sarge!

Your welcome!! Now I will pick your brain a bit to learn from your experience.....

I'm 6' 1", and don't see a couple inches difference of height would make a significant difference in how the...

Haven't built this yet, but have been reading up in preperation....so I'll answer as best I can, I'm sure someone will correct me if I get something wrong!

Maybe 4 years old, but still a great thread.... Worthy of being updated! Good info....

As already said, no reason you need to be centered between trees. Just adjust your setup as required for a comfortable lay.

If you use a fixed ridgeline, (as I do....) it's super easy........

Just don't limit your options.... Splicing 7/64 amsteel is easier than tying shoelaces, (or probably aforementioned prussic's for that matter IMHO...)

Maybe you like it, or maybe not....worth...