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    I have seen them as far south as Pennsylvania...

    I have seen them as far south as Pennsylvania dark sky areas but not so very common.

    While camping on Cote Nord in Quebec, CA and on Gaspe Penninsula and on Newfoundland much more common. Very...
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    65 years of camping, 62 of 'em on the ground. I...

    65 years of camping, 62 of 'em on the ground. I agree with 5 Tango. Must be Here Now. Float on hammocks and quilts.
    Got the pioneering merit badge when I was 11 years old, roughed it then, (we...
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    On a cool night indoors recently I slipped a...

    On a cool night indoors recently I slipped a thermarest pad with the valve open between the layers of my WBRR. I woke up about 4 hours later feeling over warm and pretty damp on my back with not more...
  4. Thread: Ridgerunner WOW

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    I'm very extra comfortable in my RR also. ...

    I'm very extra comfortable in my RR also.

    Tinfoil, I love your quote by your daughter. Exactly!!
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    Now They are $60 US in the USA

    Now They are $60 US in the USA
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    That net does stow totally out of the way and...

    That net does stow totally out of the way and deploys easily and quickly. I'm 210# and the DL works well with a cut down Gossamer Gear pad or a 3/4 length UQ or both. So DL and net. You'll be happy.
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    I would call and ask. These are friendly up beat...

    I would call and ask. These are friendly up beat folks and they like to provide excellent customer service.
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    I have a a big 13' Winter Haven with the internal...

    I have a a big 13' Winter Haven with the internal pole mod. I also set it up using an outside pole mod. to the pullouts. My favorite tarp. I use this over the WBRR often. This is well made and...
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    I have forgotten how wide the wide model is that...

    I have forgotten how wide the wide model is that Dutch offers (not custom beyond the stock wide.)

    My understanding is that the bug nets are all the same width for the Chameleon regardless of...
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    I use a piece of thick fleece material rolled up...

    I use a piece of thick fleece material rolled up (about 2.5" thick) behind my neck. This fabric is shock corded and hooked to the SRL with a mitten hook.

    I use thick pillows or other gear under...
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    I try to make 8"-10 diameter post holes 3' deep...

    I try to make 8"-10 diameter post holes 3' deep or more in heavy clay soils. I have adopted the use of quick-crete post setting mix in the last two years. Using 12' and 14' long. Being in the...
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    It's been a lot of years gone by but I have...

    It's been a lot of years gone by but I have experienced a number of black bear encounters on the southern shore of Superior trails in the Porkies in the past.
    This was undoubtedly due to poor food...
  13. SLD Jared does first class craftsmanship....

    SLD Jared does first class craftsmanship. Beautiful sewing. tight construction, takes a beating in high, gusty wind and keeps ticking.

    He made me a 13 foot tarp with doors for my Ridge Runner, I...
  14. This is maybe what you are asking - the clearest...

    This is maybe what you are asking - the clearest instruction I know of. (to make your own) Structrual Ridge line SRL

    I hope this helps.

    PEI is a fav travel spot for me. Used to come there a lot...
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    Do Love the Chmeleon, it's very comfortable and...

    Do Love the Chmeleon, it's very comfortable and well appointed. Works great, is wonderfully adaptable.

    This is not a dislike of the hammock problem but I had carpenter ants ( I'm near certain)...
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    Shelves!

    I agree completly! I needed two of those on the first hang. They look perfect.
  17. I guess depending on how your tarp is rigged and...

    I guess depending on how your tarp is rigged and how you feel at the moment - a tie out or two could be hooked or tied to a tarp corner. I used to do that on my HH Explorer all the time. I just like...
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    I have found over the years round pressure...

    I have found over the years round pressure treated post are larger, cheaper, stronger, I buy 12' long posts that are called 5-6" (you can get 6-7" etc. These posts have a slight taper indicated by...
  19. Thread: Dutch hammocks

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    I'm 6'2" 210 # . I agree that the 1.6 Hexon WIDE...

    I'm 6'2" 210 # . I agree that the 1.6 Hexon WIDE gets me about the flattest I've ever experienced and no ridge and the pullouts for foot box and pullout for the net/hammock body near your head is a...
  20. Got my wonderful wide model 1.6 hex. Kickstarter...

    Got my wonderful wide model 1.6 hex. Kickstarter Chameleon Thurs. afternoon, hanging in the trees for two nights since. I sleep so well in that thing. It's got a big broad sweetspot. I have kind of...
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    I'm one of the Kickstart tailenders due a...

    I'm one of the Kickstart tailenders due a password problem...Fixed it just in time... BUT Got mine today, a wide 1.6 Hexon. Put it up in minutes at the home Hang Zone and it's fantastic.

    Dutch...
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    Yes, With Buckles alignment sure is critical. My...

    Yes, With Buckles alignment sure is critical. My first load on a cinch bugs lowered me to a not too hard thumping. Strap just skewed in the buckle after I checked it. Some of the light webbing is...
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    I agree that simpler is better in many cases. ...

    I agree that simpler is better in many cases. When I make DIYs for family and friends I just use CLs and cinch buckles or cinch bugs or similar.
  24. Thread: NEW to hammocks

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    Yes, other tarps will work but the WB tarps are...

    Yes, other tarps will work but the WB tarps are good and tough. Consider WB Superfly for good coverage in almost any weather.

    Sure, try the pad in the DL but I found it was better to bite the...
  25. Why logging chain of the heaviest kind of course.

    Why logging chain of the heaviest kind of course.
  26. Awful nasty whining sound coming from our happy...

    Awful nasty whining sound coming from our happy apolitical forum here... Just sayin' This is about hammocks in the woods and at home right?
  27. Thread: Superfly tarp

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    Brandon has a video and a list of recommended...

    Brandon has a video and a list of recommended lengths. HYOH but I started with these numbers and it all works very well. Here's the vid list and you will see the cord lengths for the SF superimposed...
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    Sticky: Thanks for sharing those details of improvements...

    Thanks for sharing those details of improvements on your clips Dutch.

    I've used the various permutations of your TI clips on many types of gathered end and bridge hammocks and have good results...
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    Sticky: I went looking in the Ultimate Hang book for that...

    I went looking in the Ultimate Hang book for that warning and I can't seem to find it anywhere. Do you have a page #?
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    Beyond Outstanding. Thank you.

    Beyond Outstanding. Thank you.
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    Sticky: I am also a fountain pen geek, and a...

    I am also a fountain pen geek, and a correspondent.

    A very warm welcome to the Hammock Forums.
  32. This is absolutely fabulous. Very fine looking....

    This is absolutely fabulous. Very fine looking. Good job! Everybody wants one of those. I always thought it was a great painting, in a sense it's almost better as a camping tarp . More "Accessable"...
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    I do the same, Oh, and I buy cheap mini biners...

    I do the same, Oh, and I buy cheap mini biners for odds and ends there as well.
  34. Thread: snakes

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    How does Dutch know?? But it's a fact that he...

    How does Dutch know?? But it's a fact that he does.

    Black Racer snakes commonly "climb" conifers and shrubs in our part of Pennsylvania to eat eggs in nests. And as pictured above Black Snakes...
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    Welcome to the. Forums. Sometimes folks fall...

    Welcome to the. Forums.
    Sometimes folks fall asleep so fast upon getting situated in the hammock it's almost comical. Have a great ride enjoying your hammock and other gear. Tweak away.
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    Yes... Trucker's hitch and a taught line hitch...

    Yes... Trucker's hitch and a taught line hitch and yer dun, or am I wrong? Oops! I do clove hitch the stakes. Personally, I was a knot guy for 60 years, then Dutch came along...I send him money.. he...
  37. Thread: Gear hammock!

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    [QUOTE=curlymaple42;1769260]Ok, rough fabric was...

    [QUOTE=curlymaple42;1769260]Ok, rough fabric was 63" (bolt was that wide) x 48". Finished hammock had an OAL of 55". I sewed a 3/8" seam around all edges then rolled over the side seams again to make...
  38. Thread: Gear hammock!

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    Lookin' good. You are getting what seems like an...

    Lookin' good. You are getting what seems like an amazing deal on that fabric.

    Please share the dimensions you used for the build here. I want to make one of these in the next few days.
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    I got the same mod on a Hennessey XL Explorer and...

    I got the same mod on a Hennessey XL Explorer and it is superb ++ . Strong , clean, and totally pro sewing. Beautiful equipment comes out of their shop at 2QZQ.
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    When in the town of Ogden remember to eat/drink,...

    When in the town of Ogden remember to eat/drink, and even get coffee at "Roosters" on 25th Street.

    I was there for dinner last Thursday and the food is exceptional. I want to go to there every...
  41. Thread: Dutchware down?

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    Yeah got the Ti Blues this morning trying to get...

    Yeah got the Ti Blues this morning trying to get on that Dutchmost site.
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    Once I got used to using cinch bugs I really...

    Once I got used to using cinch bugs I really began to like them a lot. Fast secure adjustment.
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    Absolute truth!

    Absolute truth!
  44. If you can, find a supplier of farm fencing...

    If you can, find a supplier of farm fencing materials, you can purchase treated round posts with a slight taper, 5"-6", 6"-7" etc. in various lengths. Ask if you can select yours from the pile.( you...
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    It's a guess but it looks like your shock cord...

    It's a guess but it looks like your shock cord end cinch cords that close up the ends could be cinched up a bit. But you know you'll just have to try it and tweak it where needed, especially once you...
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    I really like the WB straps and buckles. I check...

    I really like the WB straps and buckles. I check 'em to see that the strap entering and leaving the buckles is flat. I often add half hitches with care to avoid any twist. Then ride with confidence....
  47. Thread: Daisy Chains?

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    Hi Dutch, Great product! Will these likely feed...

    Hi Dutch, Great product! Will these likely feed through some of the various buckles we use on single thickness suspension webbing?
  48. I think I'm noticing more so called calf ridge in...

    I think I'm noticing more so called calf ridge in a cottage DL (my most recent every day sleeper) I find I'm always in experiment mode. It seems to vary on the hang, suspension angles and sag make it...
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    Great new George. Got Your Ghost P. top and a...

    Great new George. Got Your Ghost P. top and a Jalapeno UQ for my every night setup in the house here. Great comfort! Keep on.
  50. IMHO there is a lot of questionable so called...

    IMHO there is a lot of questionable so called #550 out on the market everywhere these days. Most of the recent "mil spec." stuff I've gotten is not close to the quality of cord available even a few...
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