2nd and 3rd is actually my birthday weekend, so I'm not sure if I'll be free, but I will keep it in mind. Thanks for the invite!
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2nd and 3rd is actually my birthday weekend, so I'm not sure if I'll be free, but I will keep it in mind. Thanks for the invite!
I use a very similar setup on my Dutchware NylonD, only with 15" Amsteel Continuous Loops and Dutchware 12' Polyester Tree Straps. I find it faster to set up and easier to adjust than Cinch Buckles,...
Nice idea jr!
I spent the few extra dollars for an 11' NylonD and I have to say I was genuinely surprised. The fabric is softer and more pleasant than the ENOs, Yukons and other hammocks I've handled. There was...
You could just as easily Lark's Head carabiners on 15" Amsteel Continuous Loops and then thread them through the end channels of your hammock. Much lighter, simpler and less bulky.
I did something...
If you can learn to tie a Marlin Spike Hitch, Dutchware sells 12' Polyester tree straps for half the money and half the weight. If you already have the Atlas straps, have fun.
That's awesome! Sounds like they're willing to really give it a shot.
Hello fellow Kentuckian! Glad you're enjoying the hobby man, I hope you have fun here.
I know the feeling. I went back and forth for weeks until I finally ordered an 11' NylonD in Olive. A snowstorm delayed it another day in shipping but it should be there when I get home. <crosses...
Glad to hear, will do.
Does Polyester's firmness lead to any additional tendency to form ridges or pressure lines, or does it simply not conform as much to body shape?
Also, I'm a little worried about the <1.6oz...
I've been to Lake Jericho. It's really pretty and there are some nice spots out there to hang.
I'll message the other Louisvillians I have in my Contacts.
I'd be in. I'm getting married at the end of April with a honeymoon following, so early April or mid May would be better for me, or maybe even mid March if it's warm out.
I was thinking about...
I've slept in 60 degree weather just laying my sleeping bag inside the hammock, about 4 feet from the bed of coals left over from the campfire. I actually got hot enough that I had to open up the...
Anybody try sandwiching the webbing strap between 2 toggles? I just tried it with 2 ballpoint pens and some Paracord but they weren't thick enough. It diverted 90% of the water I poured, but some of...
That video is why I always orient my straps through the top of the buckle.
FOR SCIENCE!!!
I'd love to do this but I'll be out of town that weekend.
Hey, I'm from Louisville too!
There's a pack of us on here.
Greetings from Louisville!
Me in this thread.
I actually just measured and calculated this on my hand. Using the length of my thumb, 30 degrees corresponds to the Distal knuckle (first knuckle from the tip) on my index finger. All the way to the...
I appreciate the helpful responses. I would prefer to use the channel simply because I don't want to change the lay of the hammock, nor lose that little bit of length.
Basically what the title says. Is it better to gather the end of the hammock and wrap the Continuous Loop around the outside with a Lark's Head or push the end of the Continuous Loop through the...
I thought soda can tabs were made of Aluminum, just like the can?
Something like this:
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Why couldn't you just wrap the line around the hook and secure it with a slipped half-hitch? Dutch could even put a small groove in the bottom to help it hold.
Maybe cut off half of the back ring...
I've actually been playing with a similar system, I just haven't had the opportunity to rig it up and sleep in it. I'm using 8mm static climbing rope, with 6mm rope for the Prusiks. I did find that...
Oh that's awesome, I grew up in LaGrange.
Greetings from Louisville! Have fun!
Y'all are a friendly bunch! And thank you for the well-wishes.
On a related note: Has anyone tried a fender washer in front of a drip-line? As long as the washer's inner diameter matched the suspension line, I imagine the washer would divert most of the water,...
I'll give you one guess.
Started camping with a hammock last year and haven't looked back. I was amazed at how much better my back and shoulders felt compared to an air mattress and I was glad to ditch all the extra weight....