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    What a cool trip. The little channels and islands...

    What a cool trip. The little channels and islands would be so interesting to paddle around and explore, thanks for sharing!
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    Looks like a great variety of scenery. How do you...

    Looks like a great variety of scenery. How do you like using the inflatable canoe/boats?
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    I have a 128" hammock and an adjustable ridgeline...

    I have a 128" hammock and an adjustable ridgeline that I adjust from about 108-112" depending on the angle I can hang the suspension at.
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    I like to have a pillow for a bit more neck...

    I like to have a pillow for a bit more neck support, especially when don't have a really flat lay. I usually just use extra clothes or jacket and adjust.
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    Thanks for the input. I think it must be because...

    Thanks for the input. I think it must be because I tend to hang mine at about 20 feet. For some reason I got that in my head as the ideal hang distance. What is the ideal distance between trees for...
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    I second this, with my setup I just use woopie...

    I second this, with my setup I just use woopie slings attached directly to the hammock itself, I find there is no need for continuous loops in between the two.
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    WBBB Ridgeline Too Tight

    I'm having a little trouble getting my original BB hang really dialed in. I have an adjustable ridgeline set at about 90" with woopie sling suspension. I'm decently comfortable but still feel like I...
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    Blackbird Suspension

    I'm having a little trouble getting my original BB hang really dialed in. I have an adjustable ridgeline set at about 90" with woopie sling suspension. I'm decently comfortable but still feel like I...
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    I'll take the WBRR hammock. PM sent.

    I'll take the WBRR hammock. PM sent.
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    WTB: Warbonnet Ridge Runner

    Hi I'm looking for a Ridge Runner double layer with the netting on it. If anyone has one let me know. For a sale you must be willing to ship to Canada, I'd pay the extra shipping costs.

    Thanks!
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    I too am guilty of this unfinished projects list...

    I too am guilty of this unfinished projects list that never seems to end. I've gotten a few done in the last while but I soon tack on a couple to the end of the list and it never seems to end.
    As of...
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    Thanks for the info. I'm still a little confused...

    Thanks for the info. I'm still a little confused about the baffle finishing. I understand the leaving it short so it never gets into the hem but where you you actually stitch it to to seal it? Is it...
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    Topquilt Edge Questions

    I have a few questions on how to sew/finish the edges of a down filled top quilt using the baffle method. First after sewing the baffles to each of the top and bottom of the quilt what is a good...
  14. Thread: gear stowage

    by Aurust
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    Thanks to SteelerNation, I too use a DIY gear...

    Thanks to SteelerNation, I too use a DIY gear hammock. When not in use during the day it can double as a pack cover if you put shock cord around the outside edge. Works great! Pretty easy DIY project...
  15. Thread: Right size TQ

    by Aurust
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    I'm in the process of making a top quilt and have...

    I'm in the process of making a top quilt and have read a few threads on this in trying to figure out how wide to make one. What I've concluded is that most people, unless you really want to go...
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    I have a Warbonnet Blackbird and its great for...

    I have a Warbonnet Blackbird and its great for what I need and like. The bug net is a must for me as a lot of the places I hang have mosquitoes in abundance. Maybe figure out a style you'd like to...
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    I've been using Sketchup to plan my DIY...

    I've been using Sketchup to plan my DIY underquilt. I've found it very helpful in being able to visualize the differential size, darts, and seam allowances. I can keep track of every thing visually...
  18. Thread: Grosgrain Size

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    Grosgrain Size

    I just have a quick question. I'm making a DIY underquilt and gathering supplies. What width of grosgrain would I need for making a shock cord channel on the sides of my quilt for 1/8" diameter shock...
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    Full Length UQ Dimension Help

    After reading for days on here I'm still a little confused on how big to cut the pieces of fabric for a DIY full length UQ. If anyone could help me out with the calculations that would be great.
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    Canada Fabricland Sale

    I just got back from Fabricland and they are have a 50% off all fabric sale today only (at least in the west fabriclands). I got 60"x5 meters of black ripstop nylon and 60"x2 meters of no-see-um...
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    WTB: Full Length UQ

    Looking for a full length UQ for use with a WB Blackbird. I'd like a winter or cold weather quilt rated down to 20 farenheit or close to it, preferably down.

    Since I live in Canada I would need it...
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    Hmm that might be an even better deal. I'm just...

    Hmm that might be an even better deal. I'm just curious where you got the $10 shipping charge from? When I put in my the info for shipping it says it will be about $19.50? Did you contact them for...
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    For anyone in Canada I found a local arborist...

    For anyone in Canada I found a local arborist supply shop that will sell me 1000' of the 1.75mm Zing It for $162.50 and since it local I don't have to pay shipping. Since I want to get a bunch of...
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    Hi Shumway, I'm actually from Edmonton as well, a...

    Hi Shumway, I'm actually from Edmonton as well, a hangout sometime in the future would be sweet. I think it would be great to see how other hangers here setup, especially with our colder weather in...
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    Hello From Alberta

    Hi all, I found this forum a few days ago when looking at options for ultralight backpacking. I've been backing packing and camping for a good deal of my life and always thought a hammock would be a...
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