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Wow, thanks a lot!
But, no, I'm not all set on doing this, I'm just the curious type. I really would like to, but I'll not do it unless I'm sure I'll pull it off. But thanks anyway!
I'll give the...

I sent an email to DD asking them about my thoughts, and especially about the fabric. This is the reply I got back:



Of course they cannot say anyting about my stiching, that would be dangerous...

Ah, ok, then I get it.
Well, the suspension is webbing and rings at the moment. So the webbing goes around the tree (duh) and through rings attached on the hammock by an amsteel loop. But I haven't...

Cheers, craige!
Correct me if I missunderstood you, but I didn't mean to send it back to DD for modification. That's for me to do :) I don't think I'll ask someone else to do it for me, that'll cost...

Thanks for your reply, inspectorguy! I've tried the pad solution. Quite good, might be a little better regarding the squeeze, but can't really remember as it was a couple of years back. Since then...

Hi guys!

I'm always having new ideas for DIY projects, but they usually ends up in the bin for good ideas and never done for real. Sometimes because of shortage of time, or shortage of funds. It...

That's some nice gear, mate. Hope you like them.
I'm acctually thinking about exactly the same UQ as you just got. And if you say it works down to -4 degrees Celcius (I guess ;)), that's good...

Great looking, lab72! But I kind of have the same question as Countryman. You say you move the ridgeline, but where? To get the mozzi net nice and roomy, I guess you have moved the ridgeline inside...

I did a quick test last week. I had some problems with it as I've got a mummy bag. But what I did was just to tie the foot end with one string to the suspension. At the top I tied it with two...

Thanks guys! I'll give it a go again :)
I've done some experimenting with a wool blanket as well, but it's just not as toasty as my down bag...

I found a thread about my inital query: http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=38978. Better late than never. I'll see what I can do with my bag as it cannot open all the way. But it...

Thanks! Well, those stores are not an option for me as I live in Sweden ;) But I'll give my foam pad another try. I just bought a space blanket to use in my hammock, do you really think that and a...

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My first hanging trip is coming up, and I seem to have a little problem. So far I have only spent one night in my DD Frontline hammock, and some time in the backyard, but I couldn't get...

Wohoo! I've made it! I'm now officially part of the DIY gang :)

A while back I ordered some Amsteel Blue and got started on the soft shackles Sunday. The first one didn't turn out too good, but...

Thanks guys!

I just got back in from my first night in my Frontline. I did have a hard time finding a good lay, but I blame the pad for that. I still have to get me some UQ, so for now I'm using a...

So, here I am. Got my Frontline last week and have been haning in my backyard a couple of times, but still no full night. Well, to be honest, most of the time, it has ben my son in the hammock ;)
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Haha, that's cool :) But I think I would suffer the same future as canuck_kayaker if I ever tried it.
But who says that would be a bad thing... ;)

Lol, thanks for that laugh :)

On the seriuos side, I'm looking at an Explorer as well. At my 186 cm I don't want to risk not getting a good enough sleep in an Expedition.
But counting grams (but...

Hi guys!

I'm trying the impossible here, getting the cost, quality and economy equation to add up :)
As stated in the title I'm looking for either a Hennessy Explorer Ultralight - I need the...

Another question that I'm still looking for the answer is how big a webbing you need for the guy lines. How strong does it need to be? 184 kg should be enough, shouldn't it? I found a polyamid...

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My search for the materials for my first hammock and tarp continues... :)
Right now I have decided for the fabrics for the tarp...

Oh, that sounds wonderful! Sleeping in a hammock in Scotland alone, but across.from a nice distillery as well... That might just be my next holiday on Islay ;-)

Ett skånskt välkommen på svenska :-)
(bor i Skåne, men pratar svenska)

Yeah, a lot of Swedes. Really nice :-)
I'm getting close to my first purchase, just a few more things... ;-)

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll ask him. But my guess is that me being in Sweden will add quite a lot to the price with shipping, VAT and customs. But it's absolutely worth an email.
I'm at 85 kg...

Thanks for your input, I'll keep that in mind when ordering...

Hm, Good point... How about this one: http://www.extremtextil.de/catalog/Ripstop-Nylon-impregnated-inner-tent-44-g-sqm::463.html
I have no idea how good the rip stop.is, but that could of course be...

Hi guys!

Thanks for the replys! I have given this hammock fabric some thoughts and came to the same conclusion as you have done.

So at this point I'll probably give it a go with the following:...

Hi guys!

After I got an email from Wintec I have really become interested in their hammocks. And after scanning through this forum and searching the internet for reviews, I must admit I haven't...

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So, I start my journey here in the DIY section :) I've been thinking some about how and what when it comes to hammocks and tarps. So I've been looking around and have come to a decision about...

Thanks for all the welcomes! It's really nice :)
Also nice to have a fellow swede here...

I've always had a DIY bug, and this seems rather straight forward, so I might just give it a go. We'll...

Hi!

I'm all new to this, haven't even tried it yet, but I'm going to :)
At this point I trying to come to terms with myself if I'm going to make or by a hammock. And no matter what I decide,...