Everyone is so organized here! Motivates me to maybe sometime organize my stuff (maybe)
Right now all of my extra materials are stuffed into an old hiking backpack.
Fabric goes in the large...
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Everyone is so organized here! Motivates me to maybe sometime organize my stuff (maybe)
Right now all of my extra materials are stuffed into an old hiking backpack.
Fabric goes in the large...
Thanks for the thread KnotHere.
I was planning on doing this tomorrow and now I have my questions answered
Very impressive.
Mine is starting to show some slowing down.
Might have to take the leap and try this out.
Thanks for the info!
Very Cool! Thanks for posting. I hadn't seen this
Great project. If I ever run into a cheap tent I'm going to do this.
Thank you! Unfortunately, I don't have a scale. It's on my long list of things to buy.
As requested, here are some more pictures!
Let me know if you have any questions
http://www.hammockforums.net/gallery/files/1/3/0/0/1/img_0084.jpg
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that looks great. Makes me question whether I want to sacrifice one of my tents or not.
The tent pole idea is a great one especially since I assume you have some spares lying around. Quite a few...
Definitely sounds interesting. The images aren't working for me though
I'll definitely get some pictures of it this weekend. Unfortunately, I left the stuff sack at home (back at school now)
In the meantime, i'll try to explain it.
There is webbing attached around...
I normally do 3 or 4 boxes similar to DIYGS but like you said it's probably over-kill.
I'll gladly take the extra 30 seconds for the added peace of mind though.
This is a compression stuff sack I whipped up last night for my DIY primaloft UQ.
It is similar in construction to a dry bag with a round bottom.
Compressing the stuff sack saves between 1/4 and...
Great video!
I always enjoy watching your trip reports.
Got it! Thanks
I'm in!
By the way, I like the site. Pretty good prices for your gear too!
Great video! You sold it to me. That will be the next thing I make.
Very well explained.
And great design, Fronkey!
nope.
Not even these metal d-rings would work.
For something that is going to be holding a significant amount of weight you need something that has a rated weight on it and preferably something...
gutterman's
http://www.diygearsupply.com/cgi-bin/shelf.cgi?numb=46
i'm in! Thank you
I'm in!
Thank you!
I'm disappointed I wasn't able to make it this weekend, so I would definitely enjoy having another chance to go to a group hang.
I'm in! thanks a lot!!
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I'm in.
Definitely could use a good tarp!
Thank you!
Wow! That sounds pretty amazing. Not exactly a lightweight hammock but I bet it's comfy.
I hope to be able to make it.
It will be my first group hang and first winter hang.
I should be able to come for at least one night and hopefully I'll be bringing a friend or two.
Awesome video!
I'm in.
Thanks!
This is very tempting!
If someone on here has a good review, I'm in for one.
That's exactly what I'm using. It's definitely nice fabric and a good price too.
That is some really wide fabric! I might have to order some of that for the next one.
Alrighty. Thanks for the input everyone! I've made a few hammocks before and I have pretty much figured out how I liked my ends whipped. Hopefully with this one I can determine what the perfect...
I just whipped up a new hammock with 1.1oz ripstop I got from DIYgearsupply.
It's nothing fancy. Just hemmed the edges and whipped the ends.
I'm 6'5" and have previously used hammocks that were...
That attachment looks amazing! I'm definitely going to have to get myself one of those.
I finally found a sewing machine on craigslist. It's not in the best cosmetic condition but seems to run like a champ. ...at least so far. And for $25 I certainly can't complain. I have partially...
I'm definitely interested in going to Mohican.
I should hopefully be able to make it any weekend in November.
hmmm... Interesting stuff.
I don't currently have a use for this but seems relatively simple.
I favorited it so once I figure out something to anodize I'll have it.
Thanks for sharing!
I actually almost posted this deal as well. Big woot fan.
After looking around, this isn't that great of a deal. Amazon has it for just a bit more and it doesn't seem very well suited to the DIY...
Looks even better hanging.
Do you think you'll be able get it figured out and survive a 30degree night, comfortably?
Would you do anything differently or is it still too soon to tell?
(Making my...
I think is a great idea.
Definitely a good start!
I already used some of the calculations to figure out what I needed for my UQ.
Looks good!
Going to order my stuff for one tomorrow.
Are you going to be able to test it out anytime soon?
Looks good! I'll be doing almost the exact same thing.
Definitely not stealth but can't go wrong with cheap and durable.
Alright. Thanks for the help guys.
I'll probably order all of my stuff tonight.
It has taken me forever to choose what materials I want to use.
I've got pretty much everything decided except...
That's good to know!
Do you know if you used calendared or uncalendared ripstop?
And what weight was the ripstop?
I'm also looking into making a UQ with primaloft sport. I was just wondering if the ripstop that you use needs to be calendared or not. I assumed it didn't because the insulation is in sheet form but...
Can you post his response?
I am interested in purchasing some as well.
alright. Thanks!
Did you seal the ridgeline seam?
Great looking tarp! I'm looking to do one of a similar size.
I was just wondering how you sewed the two halves of the tarp together.
Thanks!
I have a quick question relating to this subject.
There are a lot of options for insulation and all of them vary quite a bit in price.
From a cheap synthetic fill to down.
But if you had the...
I made this a while ago but I thought I would show it for anyone that was thinking about making something similar.
I wanted something that would hold my hammock but still be useful when I was...
I completely agree.
As a newbie I find myself having to resort to the search function and just searching for "Ohio." It would make a lot more sense if the thread titles were slightly less ambiguous.
Thanks for the suggestions, Tendertoe.
I'll have to check those out.
I've been to quite a few car camping spots like Findley State Park (which is a great park) but wanted to get into more...