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    Quick width question

    Ok, been drooling over a sparrow for awhile now and had a couple questions. I currently have a HH and find it is too cramped. I'm 5'11" 180lbs so right in that awkward 10' or 11' range. I am pretty...
  2. Dutch, These look great. I currently am using...

    Dutch,
    These look great. I currently am using the cinch bugs on your camo webbing. These look to be a bit easier to adjust and more amsteel friendly. Would love to order a pair but i don't need more...
  3. Unfortunately I have to bow out as well. Looking...

    Unfortunately I have to bow out as well. Looking like September is going to to a crap shoot for free time.
  4. Put me down as tentative. My parents will be in...

    Put me down as tentative. My parents will be in town so not sure if I will have to do something with them that particular weekend, I'll know more at the beginning of September. Would be great to meet...
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    I have an ultra light zip and an incubator. Works...

    I have an ultra light zip and an incubator. Works just fine even with the tie outs. haven't had any issues. Also using an under quilt protector from 2QZQ.
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    Excellent, I really am going to make an effort to...

    Excellent, I really am going to make an effort to get out with you guys. I'll keep a better eye on this section for upcoming trips.
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    What was the firewood situation? Have they...

    What was the firewood situation? Have they restocked it yet? I'm getting a couple friends to maybe go up there soon. This might be a great place to take my 3 1/2 year old son for his first...
  8. Thread: Dutch Pole Mod

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    I'm also interested in hearing about this. I have...

    I'm also interested in hearing about this. I have the same tarp and have been looking at the pole mods. Would be nice to get some extra room under the tarp.
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    Could not be prouder.106626needs to grow a bit...

    Could not be prouder.106626needs to grow a bit more. Thanks again Shug!
  10. Dutch I need help. One strap does not have a loop...

    Dutch I need help. One strap does not have a loop on it, I sent an email through the site and a pm on here.106476 Could you let me know what to do?

    UPDATE: It is true what they say about Dutch's...
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    Thanks Shug! 2 orders placed, my 3yo always wants...

    Thanks Shug! 2 orders placed, my 3yo always wants to watch the "hiking videos" then runs around the house shouting Whooooo Buddy............ well, we both do. Thanks for getting him excited about...
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    Ive used mine 1 time and it did increase the...

    Ive used mine 1 time and it did increase the interior temp about 10 degrees as well. It was extremely windy the night I used it so it really helped cut the wind.
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    or maybe a titanium stake, with a fleaz built...

    or maybe a titanium stake, with a fleaz built right into the top?
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    Thanks dutch, I got my Hennessy this year, Ill...

    Thanks dutch, I got my Hennessy this year, Ill have to open it up and see what end it has. I'm pretty sure it would require the 15" loop, I don't remember it being as flat as the other one in your...
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    Would the 8" continuous loops be long enough for...

    Would the 8" continuous loops be long enough for a Hennessey? I still have the stock suspension on mine and have been trying to decide on a replacement. This looks great.
  16. One of these trips I will join you guys. Would be...

    One of these trips I will join you guys. Would be nice to go with some fellow hangers to check out some other systems. My bonehead friends all still tent camp.
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    that is a good question, need to replace my...

    that is a good question, need to replace my line-lok 3's with mini line-loks. Was very windy this weekend and the zing it slipped out of the line-lok 3s.
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    My wife just shook her head when I was making my...

    My wife just shook her head when I was making my loops in zing it as well. She was mildly impressed when I buried the line and it was a nice clean loop on the end of the line. She and my neighbors...
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    i concur on the paint. Just finished putting down...

    i concur on the paint. Just finished putting down some rustoleom epoxy paint, the kind you put on your garage floor. makes the basement feel cleaner and less dusty. perfect for hammock gear...
  20. How did the trip go? Wanted to attend but just...

    How did the trip go? Wanted to attend but just couldn't get away that weekend.
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    Thanks for posting this and mentioning the HH....

    Thanks for posting this and mentioning the HH. The bug net and ridge line are right in your face in my HH UL Backpacker. I've been looking at the dream hammocks and they looked roomier in the...
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    That looks very nice. I don't think I would have...

    That looks very nice. I don't think I would have enough room in my HH UL Backpacker. The ridge line and bug netting seem very low, cant sit up without having my head push up on them. Maybe this is...
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    The goose creek trail fits your description well,...

    The goose creek trail fits your description well, in the Pike National forest. One of my favorite places to go. about 4.5 miles to some great camp sites near the creek. pretty easy hike in to some...
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    yes the locked Brummel loops look very nice, Ill...

    yes the locked Brummel loops look very nice, Ill have plenty of line to practice making them. Actually kind of excited to try it out. Sounds a bit strange to be looking forward to playing with rope.
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    its actually the titanium gray. Can almost see...

    its actually the titanium gray. Can almost see through it so it does have a hint of brown. Goes very well with my HH.
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    Well, I just ordered 180ft of the zing it from...

    Well, I just ordered 180ft of the zing it from Dutch. So I think I'll just use that for now.
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    Yep, I have watched a ton of Shugs videos, and...

    Yep, I have watched a ton of Shugs videos, and was a little star struck when he posted on my thread.
  28. Order Placed! Thanks Dutch. Cant wait to start...

    Order Placed! Thanks Dutch. Cant wait to start my journey down the Dutch Ware rabbit hole. from what I gather on here, its like a gambling addiction, once you start its hard to stop.
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    excellent! thanks for all the input. I think this...

    excellent! thanks for all the input. I think this will be a much simpler setup than what was rattling around in my head before.
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    Steel, so the end with the dutch hook, do you...

    Steel,
    so the end with the dutch hook, do you hook it to the d ring on the tarp or have a small loop to hook it too? So its basically, loop around the tree, hook dutch clip to d-ring. loop other end...
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    thanks for the feedback, I did see the post about...

    thanks for the feedback, I did see the post about the shock cord and stake through the tarp, so the doors may change to just regular line. Also a little leery about a CRL under the cuben, suppose I...
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    tarp tie out lengths

    I have a HG Cuben with doors coming and I've been thinking about the tie-outs since I placed the order. Searched around but couldn't really find a discussion on lengths used, plenty of suggestions on...
  33. Thread: tarp stakes

    by Dirk G
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    I have some mini groundhogs. Had some problems...

    I have some mini groundhogs. Had some problems keeping them in the ground with much tension. I think I will pick up some regular groundhogs or use my tent stakes.
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    A moment of silence

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    Would like to take a moment of silence for the passing of CBS in my hammock system.




    My Burrow 0* and Incubator 0* arrived yesterday, like laying in an oven! Really like the...
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    That is strange, as a newbie myself, I have seen...

    That is strange, as a newbie myself, I have seen them mentioned on here before in other posts.
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    Thanks Alex, even if it did work, those 2QZQ...

    Thanks Alex, even if it did work, those 2QZQ models are much cheaper! Am I being paranoid or do most people use UQ protectors? Suppose it depends on what environment you are hanging in. I'll be...
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    HH Undercover with UQ

    I'm a new hammock camper and new to the forums. Spent my first night in me Hennessy Ultralight Backpacker last weekend. It was great until the temps dropped into the 30s and I about froze solid. So I...
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