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Hang calculator.
http://dejoha.com/projects/hammocks/hammock-hang-calculator.html

I'll post another pic a little later today of it sitting up in my bedroom with hammock/quilt stuff.

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Perhaps I should have put this in the DIY section.... Hmm.. Oh well. Too late unless someone feels the need to move. :)

Well, as the title says. After using my homemade $25 hammock stand for almost three years now in the house as my bed, I have "upgraded".
While driving around my area, I saw a person that builds...

I think you've built a stand that with the proper hammock, my horse could sleep in safely.

I bought a Hammock Bliss double recently and the thing is huge. I'm only 6'1" and 197 but I could fit three of me in this thing. Paid I think $42 total on evil-bay including shipping. Its a single...

Just take a look at my avatar. :)
Nope, I'm not Les, but didn't want to use a real picture of myself on the net.

my first ring buckle suspension had the ropes tied with double fisherman's bend knots. I just took the "extra" from the knot on the head end, and went around the standing part again. I suppose a...

Cold without a doubt. On my first full night of sleeping in a hammock in the house, single layer poly homemade one, I was feeling cool. Ended up trying to ignore it for a while. Serious CBS...

Just bought this on E-&*%. Hammock bliss double. green/khaki. Supposed to be 6'8" x 9'10" single layer, no net.
I wanted something in a bigger size than my double layer DIY one, but not with enough...

Hamster hang!

Kind of an older thread but heres my addition.
I looked on ebay and was able to find Black Diamond wiregate 'biners "used". I couldn't even tell they HAD been used. I ended up with four "mocha"...

One 7foot tieout on each of the four corners of the tarp. (I leave the taughtline hitches tied so the stake goes into the ground, loop a full turn over the stake, and adjust the hitch.) I have a...

I suppose someone could look at it this way also: Somewhat cloned product being sold not for the design itself, but for the materials, and time/talent involved to create the item. If it is an exact...

I was thinking of a similar idea with a modern minivan type vehicle. The idea goes something like this: On the inside ceiling of the vehicle, a bar possibly arched slightly matching the inside...

My first set of "real" treestraps were made from a long "winch the boat onto the trailer" strap. Poly seatbelt material that started at about 20 feet long or so. Cut it in half, tied a bowline knot...

I think if you're making for yourself for whatever reason, all is fair. Not everyone can spend hundreds for a setup, but have the talent to make their own for less money. The other item in my mind...

the seams appear way too straight to be diy. just say'n. :P All my diy stuff has seams that are functional, but not "pretty". I've gotten better though, and am thinking about trying to make a bridge.

I have been using a diy underquilt made from a sleeping bag for quite a while now. It has been attached along the edge of the hammock by way of small ties. Three on each side. The ends are attached...

AH HA! Looks like Hooch has the answer. I didn't even know ziploc MADE a container like that. Have to look for that at the wallyworld next time. Just needs a string or something , ridgeline...

for the tent I'd guess tupperware (tm) type container next to the pillow. (Sadly, haven't been camping since having the teeth done, sleeping in the backyard, while my teeth stay in the house probably...

Been thinking about this for a while. Since having my final 18 teeth extracted, and dentures "installed" June of last year, the question comes to me. When you're hammocking/camping/whatever, where do...

before reading anything on this forum, I actually made two with sewn footboxes. I've slept in a sleeping bag nightly for many years. When the "real" sleeping bag wasn't used, I used an old comforter...

Knighthorse Nothing really interesting. Knight relates to past family history (Irish roots traced back to 876 a.d.), and is also a word play for "night" (have a genetic oddity that makes me...

Straight stitches are for factory made production line gear. I've made quite a few things now, and I don't think any seam is "straight" for more than a foot or two. And I use a treadle operated...

the first couple pics look like she's got a little smile. Fitting. Oh yeah, thats a seriously hairy head for a baby. (not a bad thing) I think I was "peeled onion" when I came out.
Lastly, she...

I found on ebay four Black Diamond wiregate biners (used, but couldn't tell) for I think it was $19 shipped. Been a while. They look frail compared to my wyott military, and old Black Diamond...

Ok, Just the opinion of one psycho here: The representation of the American flag is patriotic. Wearing a bandanna, t-shirt, pants, or whatever with the pattern is just fine. Living in this country...

Scotty, I have nothing to add except that looks like a great place to sleep. Water sounds and scenery. VERY nice spot.
I have DIY snakeskins on my hammock, not on the tarp since I use a huge HD...

Mine are Black Diamond wiregates. Not huge, not tiny, and I got a set of four on ebay for $18. Still climbing rated and such. They do look tiny compared to my 20year old BD autolock/doublelock...

Had one as my very first first hammock. Stylish white string, with waterski rope ends, one white, one yellow. (Huh? dunno why) Since I was stupid then it was a failure. (about 9years ago now) Gave up...

MedicineMan I think you missed the topic. Your post doesn't even contain a buff.....oh...wait a minute. Had to look at the picture a bit longer to see it. Nevermind :) She must have a great...

Thanks to both for the compliments. I certainly will keep making things. Need to buy more thread, and fabric to make a clone of the TTTM king size in camo, but double layered. So far, the fabric...

For anyone that has looked at my other post "First backyard setup" the fabric should be familiar. I used the leftover to make a pad pocket, and "wings" for the smaller pads. Pad is the wallyworld...

At home in the bedroom DIY I use a military poncho liner wadded up. Still sleep head right/feet left with enough sag that I hardly need anything.

As dumb as it may sound, it took what seemed like forever for me to be able to tie the double-fishermans knot correctly. Looks simple enough, but somehow I kept messing it up. Same thing goes for the...

If I were to be a perfectionist in my sewing projects, I'd have nothing finished. My seams would not be in there long before the seam-ripper came out and demolished them. I use another company's...

Before becoming a hammock full-timer, I would sit in the la-z-boy and roll back and forth all night. In the hammock, I might change positions from back, to fetal once I guess. Still use the "captain...

Honestly I have no idea. It was the string on a "corded" set of earplugs for hearing protection I use. I removed the cord because it bugged me and stuck it in my desk drawer.(somewhat of a pack-rat...

I suppose this is my entry in the "mini-whoopie-sling" category. Weekend, slow night and just a teensy bit bored.

Here's mine. Singer, manufactured date 1909 Treadle table made 1850-1880. All metal rods/gears and such. I've sewn four layers of denim with it for short seams. Handles very light ripstop just fine...

Looks tiny. I'm 6'1". that thing is only 2" longer than I am tall. Love the colors though. String it up, hop in, and disappear.

I had no idea piranha got that big. :) I know its not, but that would make me avoid having a swim. At least you could probably see a hippo coming. I'd be more mindful of that fish. That thing has...

Thank you for the compliments. I lurked here for quite a while before joining.
In that pic where the blue sock things are hanging on the other line, those are the "tarp skins". Left those off for...

As title says.
Parrot bay hammock.
Snakeskins made by me from $1.50yd Wally-world ripstop.
Wally-world 9' x 12' tarp (HD) One side brown, one side silver-gray. Ridge-line under tarp connected...

In the bedroom sleeper (DIY hemmed channel-end, double layered polyester now with ColemanTM sleeping bag altered to be UQ) I had been laying head left/feet right. Was very comfortable. On a whim,...

One idea, taught to me by a friend who served in Viet Nam was to stick one knee straight up with your foot still in and touching the hammock. Move that knee left to right a few times, then straighten...

Not a wild animal story, just my fall. (re-posted from the first fall thread)
I've only had one "fall" so far. Way back when I bought a "backpackers double" hammock From Wallyworld. You know,...

I read somewhere that "the loudest thing in the forest is a rabbit eating". Not sure. Also read on the forum here that someone "hung" across a deer trail unknowingly. In the night, they were...

Never had my hammock "pass air"... its occupant however... *ducks thrown fruit for the extremely childish breaking-wind humor* Then again, it could have been the fault of "barking spiders" taking...

Go Mom! My parents were depression era raised also. Weird enough, I look like a criminal, but can cook,clean,sew along with martial arts,computer, and firearms related stuff. I'm 6'1" 206lbs,...