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Yes things in the Gorge are a mess right now. The snow is finally melting... but that means there is water everywhere! The rivers that feed the Columbia are rushing right now.
I'm looking later...

Thanks Guys! I just don't want to be caught in a mess and break stuff when I'm out on a trip.

I made mine and it was definitely an easy first project. I made one long tube VS two separate. Then I have some drawstrings on each end to help keep things organized. Good Luck! You can do it!

The snow is finally melting around here... giving me the itch to think about some summer plans...

I need some help...

Getting more serious about hanging... I am trying to get my gear together for the upcoming season. I have a WB Blackbird which I upgraded over my Eno Junglenest with Atlas...

Thanks for everyone's suggestions. I am still relatively new to all this. I do like my Incubator, have not had any trouble with it really. Just was kind of "thinking out loud" and asking if I...

I have a HG Incubator40 that I have used only once with my Eno Jungle nest. It worked fine, but seemed a bit cumbersome to set.

I have upgrade my Eno to a Blackbird. The Wooki UQ looks so easy to...

Backwoods has wonderful pizza and beer!! Also try Walking Man in Stevenson, they have a lot of fun events. Everybody's in White Salmon also a very good spot.

For sure Mt Adams, I live and work right around the base. Harder to get to "the other side of the mountain" when that road is usually closed for the winter and driving all around is a pain.

They had 100 mph winds at the Oregon Coast. Portland, OR got 2 inches of rain on Thursday and that is supposed to be the "light" day. Saturday there is a high wind warning up and down...

Been so dang busy... Haven't got back to this thread in forever. Anyone do any amazing trips in the Gorge this summer? Surely won't be right now... epic storm in the Gorge all through the weekend!

I'm looking at upgrading over the winter some gear. First thing I'm looking at is my suspension. I have atlas straps and have been perfectly fine, but the adjustability, lower weight ect. I think I...

Yes that sounds like fun for sure Greenman...

Still new to the hammock community. I have lived in the Gorge most of my life, but unfortunately most of my friends are more car campers. Looking to meet new people in the community and maybe plan...

Very True Tree Frog. You are correct. I like the "rental fee" :)

I guess the biggest difference between the two are the EE is karo step and the HG is straight baffles.

I had all the best intentions of doing a DIY UQ... haven't had the time. I am now in the market for a new UQ to purchase...

I think I have it down to an Incubator 40 or a Revolt 40. I'm looking...

No worries.. thanks for everyone's help

Eidson... that is exactly the project I was looking for!! Thanks so much!! I knew that is was an idea that someone had created from another original idea. Thanks for the site plans too.

I like...

Sounds right... links??

I remember seeing a DIY project that was a small sack that would go at the foot end inside of a bug net. It was a simple design. I have tried to comb the forum for the posts... just can't seem to...

Yeah this is great stuff! I just know especially a lot of the businesses that we are trying to support need "hits" and "likes" etc. I wanted them to make sure that I give them the follows they need...

I know this is a great place to share ideas and what not. I tried looking for some way to share our trips. Seeing what people do, etc.

I found Enlightened Equipment and ENO on Instagram.....
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That sounds SOOOO much easier! Thanks!

I have a question for everyone....

Using this formula from Gravity =
I'm looking to make a one piece skin for a 12 ft tarp.

Length 144 + (3.6) + (1) = (.5) = 149.16 ... so I will say 150...

I have been watching this thread with some interest too....

So If I would like 50" up against the hammock + 2.5" of loft that would make my outer layer 57" ? Is this correct?

Thanks guys! Seems I was on the right track. Adding others advice really helps too

I found this article as I have been playing around on the interwebs.... but thought I would put this question out for you guys.
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Step one today... Materials came in the mail!!
1 lb of 850 FB DownLinens.com

RSBTR = .9 Illume15Black and 1.0 HyperD Olive Brown with Blaze Orange Gutermann


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I am thinking of doing grosgrain on the sides and sewn channels along the end. I have seen some examples of that along the way and I think it might have the advantages for adjustability I'm looking...

Oh I like that idea even better! I have different sized of the ThermaRest pillows that smash up really small. But I like the idea of a pillow case which is easy to wash.

Like I tell my students... there are no dumb questions... just dumb people who ask them! All jokes aside....

How "down proof" is fleece? If one were to make this out of down?? I like the idea of...

Looks like a great set up. Now time to enjoy many many sleep filled nights in the woods!

I know I have discussed this already with some of you. I had gone back to the drawing board and have been doing my research. Still I need some help guys. I am asking for the experience of the...

I too am new to all this... I ordered my EE Revelation with 20D outside after research and hours I spent on reading about it and trying to look for reviews... The added durability out numbered the...

I signed up for Cairn Obsidian in a addition to my monthly Cairn box subscription. This is the first month of the more expensive version. I haven't been super excited with what I have been getting...

I just ordered an EE Revelation ... now if only I can wait the 6 - 10 weeks!

So I am going to tackle a DIY UQ... just ordered RSBTR 1.0 oz HyperD for the outside and .9 oz Illume15 for the inside....

Looks Great!

Fanboy do you have a picture of your set up? I can't quite visualize it with the flys and dutch hooks.

Soft Shackles it sounds like ... I wasn't even thinking about the 550 not catching against the ZingIt. Thanks guys... that's why I ask!

I have a new ridge line set up that I finished tonight with some Dutch bling added. After watching some Youtube to see a variety of set ups and read many posts here, I chose a continuous line from...

Thanks Dpingree .. I've watched that video and his UQ video several times. It is very informational for sure! It is great work I know that. I would say my sewing skills need to be polished up... it...

I think I may get some cold feet doing a TQ on my own. I'm looking at an EE Revelation and paying the extra money. They get such good reviews!

So now I think I will focus on an UQ that is DIY. ...

This may be a very novice question but I too am in the research phase for a DIY project....

When it comes to money/cost ... if you were to use more ounces of a lower FP down (800) VS less ounces...

Inspired! I'm looking to do a very similar quilt for my first time project. Thanks for sharing.

Riverside... I agree with you about our weather in the beautiful PNW. The best part of living here is that even in the summer, it tends to cool off during the nights. Which in this case can be a...

Kix thanks for your thoughts. That is the type of help I'm looking for! Gives me a lot to think about for sure. Luckily... I think I might try to make both this winter! Then will be all ready to...

Ok Fellow DIY'ers ... I've been doing more reading today after hearing from you all this morning...

Just a thought... Is it easier to make an UQ for a first project? Get the hang and learn before...

Backpacker guy.... I see your thinking... I took my queen comforter and measured 82"... so I took nearly a foot off of that! I like your thinking of the actual bed.

Thanks for everyone's suggustions ... I was thinking that it was super wide too, but I did the layout with a sheet and that was close. My shoulder girth is about 60". My car camping bag is a Big...

I've been in research mode for quite awhile now. Over the winter, I think I am going to tackle my first project... making a top quilt.

I'm looking at creating a 72"(ish) wide x 78" long quilt...