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  1. I measured the height that's comfortable for me...

    I measured the height that's comfortable for me to work with - say just above eye level. Then I used the Hammock Calculator to see the maximum distance apart the trees could be and still provide the...
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    "Sales" can sometimes be a slippery slope to the...

    "Sales" can sometimes be a slippery slope to the Osborne Effect.

    For you youngsters out there, once upon a time, there was a world without small computers. Yes, really! What we had was called "Big...
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    Awkward Sportsman, "I will be testing mine on...

    Awkward Sportsman,

    "I will be testing mine on a 9 day boundary waters trip ..." So you will be out for 9 days. Out of curiosity, what backup will you have if the test fails?
  4. FS: I'll take it.

    I'll take it.
  5. Dutchware has "spider" daisy chain. not only is...

    Dutchware has "spider" daisy chain. not only is it much lighter per foot. The links are much closer too - like 3-inch spacing instead of 6 inches.
  6. MikeCD - here's a hint about "snow water"....

    MikeCD - here's a hint about "snow water". Depending upon the season's snowpack, there may be layers of snow that are "softer" than others. That's why, on iffy slopes, wise skiers will dig a snow pit...
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    There are so many Pros and Cons to a tarp. So if...

    There are so many Pros and Cons to a tarp. So if you are only seeing the Pros, then you aren't seeing the whole picture.

    I started with a Hennessy Hex that was in service for years. I upgraded...
  8. MikeCD - what a great eye for nature. Thank you...

    MikeCD - what a great eye for nature. Thank you for sharing your adventure. Some of us are still waiting for the snow to melt.
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    Understand the root system too. For example, the...

    Understand the root system too. For example, the Aspens around here have a very shallow root system - maybe because the "sub-soil" is lava rock. So, though the trunk size might seem worthy, Aspen...
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    I knew there was a better reason to have the RL...

    I knew there was a better reason to have the RL over the tarp, besides the concern for abrasion on the tarp material. Phantom nailed it. When the support ridgeline is under the tarp, you have to pay...
  11. Second post - welcome to the forum. I suggest...

    Second post - welcome to the forum. I suggest trying it out when you'll have good weather. That tarp, like the standard tarp that comes with the Hennessy Expedition, will keep the hammock dry, but...
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    I understand the desire for a double net to...

    I understand the desire for a double net to protect you both. But two hammocks connected- sewn or with a spreader bar between them - is not necessarily bliss. And it is not necessary for nearness.
    ...
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    I know you're looking for a general formula but...

    I know you're looking for a general formula but if your bridge is near the dimension of the RidgeRunner, you can use WarBonnet's sizes.

    Their recommended distance from apex to apex is 13 ft....
  14. WolfSong - I'll give this some consideration, but...

    WolfSong - I'll give this some consideration, but it may have to be a "hand-off" as the Tato is pretty big/heavy to ship. Mine has had little use but has some scratches - as any used would and any...
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    I've used the Tato Stand a few times while car...

    I've used the Tato Stand a few times while car camping and visiting relatives. It's heavier than you'd think, and the bag it comes in seems a little flimsy for the weight. So I carry the bag in my...
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    If you are just using it for night sleeping, you...

    If you are just using it for night sleeping, you can buy something like a Bliss SunShade - a snakeskin for the hammock - and cover it when not in use. The downside is you'll have to be careful you...
  17. I'm a continuous ridgeline person. I use 2.2...

    I'm a continuous ridgeline person. I use 2.2 ZingIt. On one end, in an eye splice, I attached a metal mitten clip with the gate pulled off. So it's like a Dutch hook but with a bigger (easier)...
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    I understand your seeking a little lighter weight...

    I understand your seeking a little lighter weight and shorter tree distance. But remember, your tree distance is usually determined by your tarp length. An 11 ft. tarp will usually need a 12 ft tree...
  19. In your post about the tensa4, I mentioned the...

    In your post about the tensa4, I mentioned the need for an anchor but now I understand you’ll be car camping so your car may have an anchor point - unless it’s one of these newer models where...
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    Fuego - your first post - welcome to the forums....

    Fuego - your first post - welcome to the forums. Just a note on that “anywhere” Comment - you will need an anchor for the Tensa4, though not as firm a one needed for single pole solutions. But it...
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    West Marine usually has a sale once or twice a...

    West Marine usually has a sale once or twice a year. A few years back, some of us bought a “lifetime” 600 ft spool. I think it came to under 5 cents a foot. Don’t recall if it was a West Marine sale....
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    HammockGear is selling 950 fill, 7D, UL quilts.

    HammockGear is selling 950 fill, 7D, UL quilts.
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    I store a lot of things outdoors in Rubbermaid...

    I store a lot of things outdoors in Rubbermaid type bins - not hammock gear. They will all deteriorate under UV sunlight. I mean we all do. Just know they are not forever. Also, I’d put it under some...
  24. Just a note that there are at least two variables...

    Just a note that there are at least two variables to consider. One is the kind of footbox. A sewn footbox will be warmer than one that cinches - but that’s not necessarily a feature if you want a...
  25. Thread: glamocking!

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    How long was the extension cord for that TV :)

    How long was the extension cord for that TV :)
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    If you have to sit on the ground to sit in the...

    If you have to sit on the ground to sit in the chair, it's not a "chair" - it's a fancy pad. :)

    The flanges on the Joey will still sink some in soft sand; just not as much as chair legs without...
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    Note that the Joey Chair already comes with...

    Note that the Joey Chair already comes with anti-sink flanges.

    https://travelchair.com/product/joey-chair-7789/
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    I started with Nite-eze green reflective line...

    I started with Nite-eze green reflective line before I knew about anything else. I still have 50 ft. lengths in their original package. At the same time, I bought several sets the nite-eze guyline (8...
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    FS: Your first photo seems to be a rectangle tarp,...

    Your first photo seems to be a rectangle tarp, not a hex. Is it just the angle that makes it appear that way?
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    Sipperphoto - just a note to look not so much for...

    Sipperphoto - just a note to look not so much for a hammock that "gets flat", but rather read posts, watch YouTube videos, and books ("The Ultimate Hang") on how to achieve "flat" with proper setup....
  31. Thread: Pee jar?

    by cougarmeat
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    AussieShep, There was a time when people bought a...

    AussieShep, There was a time when people bought a netless hammock and added a fully enclosed, zipper-opening, bug net. With those, you could sit on the edge of your hammock, perhaps even stand, and...
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    Don - does the hammock have a bug net that works...

    Don - does the hammock have a bug net that works with those adjustable sides? If not, do you use a third-party, all-encompassing, bug net with the hammock when you camp outside?
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    Although I agree with Joe that people don't need...

    Although I agree with Joe that people don't need no stink'ng calculator to determine a comfortable lie, it can get you pretty close if you give it good information.

    For example, what height chair...
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    Progress is a funny thing. The new suspensions...

    Progress is a funny thing. The new suspensions almost require the protecting tips to be placed on the installed bar's pins. So they are off/on/off as you put up the bridge and take it down. More...
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    KayakerBee, Like LowTech, I don't scrunch my...

    KayakerBee,
    Like LowTech, I don't scrunch my down as small as possible - no need. Plus, with excessive aggression, there's a potential to tear an internal baffle. For that reason, I wouldn't put it...
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    192169 I used a Nest on one winter trip. It...

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    I used a Nest on one winter trip. It worked great.

    Note the snow dug out under the hammock. Because you can't reach as high in the trees - snow is soft around the base so you sink in -...
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    KayakerBee, I had one - count'em - one experience...

    KayakerBee, I had one - count'em - one experience (in my tent days) on Vargas Island that put the fear of moisture in me.
    Here it comes:
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    Everything Wet:
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    Because of that...
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    FS: Crawdaddy - just to be sure, this is for the...

    Crawdaddy - just to be sure, this is for the original BlackBird, not the XLC, right?
    And just to check - Right Lay means Feet Right, right?
  39. The larger-sized Bridge Hammocks are probably...

    The larger-sized Bridge Hammocks are probably part of Bill Townsent's line.
    See: https://thisgearsforyou.com/
    Check out his "Big Guy Bridge"

    Well made, happy following, definitely not mass...
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    Sticky: You should be concerned about a cap leak with the...

    You should be concerned about a cap leak with the Nalgene bottle. It's not a design error - just a matter of things changing when heat is applied. I'm not saying this is true of all Nalgene (soft)...
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    REI says a #5 hex is 51 grams. A #5 stopper is 18...

    REI says a #5 hex is 51 grams. A #5 stopper is 18 grams. There is nothing magic about #5. It's best if you look at the individual sizes and select the one that looks like it will work best in the...
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    JBear - I once and a -40° bag and it was a riot...

    JBear - I once and a -40° bag and it was a riot to watch me try to stuff it in a stuff sack. It was like rassl'n with a boa constrictor.

    One hint, that worked, was to turn the bag inside out...
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    Joe uk, welcome to the forum. Bill's hammocks are...

    Joe uk, welcome to the forum. Bill's hammocks are excellent quality but for a beginner, there's a lot to learn. Be sure to watch all the available setup videos.

    I'm not at all suggesting that a...
  44. Thread: Winter XLC

    by cougarmeat
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    I think I see a hatchet. You might find a lighter...

    I think I see a hatchet. You might find a lighter alternative to that (carry some kindling sticks or skip the fire?). If you plan for a snow environment (the shovel), you might want to consider a...
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    If it's a smooth boulder, no, you don't smear it...

    If it's a smooth boulder, no, you don't smear it with superglue, press your suspension webbing to it, and hope for the best.

    You hang a hammock between boulders by putting "anchors" in cracks and...
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    Those "Friends" - the cam-wheelie things - are...

    Those "Friends" - the cam-wheelie things - are way expensive. They were designed and enhanced protection for rock climbers - especially for shapes that wouldn't hold traditional hexes or stoppers...
  47. I saw a diagram in an earlier post and the short...

    I saw a diagram in an earlier post and the short of it is, that the wall studs were put in/designed to handle and downward/compression force; not a pull/shear force. Without seeing how well the stud...
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    Daisy Chain and carabiner are pretty foolproof...

    Daisy Chain and carabiner are pretty foolproof and work in your weight zone without any issues about tightening up too much under load. My problem with daisy chain, easily solved, was the initial...
  49. I've made two changes to my tarp setup. First,...

    I've made two changes to my tarp setup. First, after a Wind 2, Cougarmeat 0 score when trying to set up in high wind conditions, I went to Snakeskins - initially an older Hennessey model, then to...
  50. One subtle feature of Adventure Hammock Systems...

    One subtle feature of Adventure Hammock Systems setup is the support bars are angled out - away from the back of the vehicle.

    That gives you clearance from the back area - see the tire on the back...
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