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I'm looking for a 3 season UQ such as a KAQ or similar. Looking for 1/2 to 3/4 length. Thanks!
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Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
+1 for every answer in this thread. Dumb idea.
Has anyone had experience with this from Cabelas...
http://bit.ly/KL9YkU
Thoughts?
+1 on DIY Gear Supply. Also +1 for Thru-Hiker.com
I bet that thing will last forever!
This past weekend a friend and I picked up where we left off last time (Laurel Valley to Bad Creek). It had been a year since I was able to get on the trail and I was psyched about getting back out...
LOVE this part of the trail. We did Laurel Valley to Badcreek in December 2010 and we are doing Badcreek to Oconee State Park next weekend (Feb 17-19). Beautiful scenery the entire way. And, it's a...
I did the same thing. Works great, and super light weight!
I thought I was on there at one time, but I don't see myself anymore. Could you add me? Summerville, SC! Thanks!
EDIT: Nevermind. Got it.
I would love an invitation. :)
Great report! We are leaving early Friday AM to do Laurel Valley to Laurel Creek Falls. After seeing your report, we may go farther than that. Do you think this section could be done faster than 3.5...
I bought this tarp for a trip back in January. It is huge (16ft from corner to corner). Last week, I sewed an extra tab in the center of each side so that I can hang it more like a winter tarp. I am...
Give it a whirl. I didn't do interior baffles. Actually, I just did a straight-through stitch from the front to the back for the baffles and filled it from there. Admittedly, it was a throw-together...
Thanks! Yes, it did. It doesn't pack down like I had wanted, so I'm guessing that's why. But, I'm probably not going to use this one for long hikes. It is heavier than I expected as well. It weighs...
Thanks! I'm not sure how much down I used. I kept cutting the comforter open, and kept stuffing until I had about 3" of loft. The quilt is 64"x48". If you can calculate it, that is how much down I...
Thanks! I will end up taking higher resolution pics. These are from my phone. I think the last time I sewed anything was in middle school (15 years ago). It was really easy to do, though. I only had...
I'm going on a hang the first weekend in December, and thought I should undertake making one of these. I had an old down comforter my wife let me do surgery on, so the down was technically free. I...
I use Whoopies with straps, and hang on a Marlin Spike Hitch.
I found some DWR spray. If I apply that, do you think it would work for this application?
I bought 12 yards of the nylon material from my local Walmart's clearance bin last night. I want to make a down UQ, but I'm not sure if it is down-proof or not. If so, great. If not, is there any way...
Hi all! I wanted to let y'all know about a hike/fundraiser that the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (Charlotte office) will be doing April 23-25. In one day (April 24), they will be doing the entire Art...
No, I have never bought anything from there. I have bought stuff from SteepandCheap.com, though. They change items all the time. Keep track of all these types of sites at www.dodtracker.com/deals.
http://www.outdoordaily.com/
Hennessey Hammock.... $106!! Today only!
Aluminum knitting needles from Michaels (the bigger ones). Cut them up in 3-4" sections with a Dremel. Cheap, light and sturdy.
Get it here for $20....
http://www.bargainoutfitters.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=328267&pn=1
Here is a picture of my GG 12x12. As you can see, I have it set up in the diamond shape. I ended up lowering it then tying off from the center tab you see on the lower side and pulling each edge in...
+1 for GG. Love mine. Add two tabs to the center edges and you can hang any way you want.
Here is my jerry-rigged UQ. It was a last minute idea. It's a down throw I found on sale at Sports Authority.
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By the way, this was my first hang and I am hooked! The tarp is my Guide...
Do you have a marine supply company or boating store? We get ours from West Marine (check to see if they have one there).
I have the Doublenest and swapped my suspension to whoopie slings and 5' of poly webbing for each tree. I made toggles out of a knitting needle. Light and easy to set up!
Cool. Thanks, Shug. By the way, on our weekend trip this past weekend your name kept coming up and we (watford03 and I) found ourselves yelling "whooooo buddy" an awful lot. Thankee, sir, for all...
Sorry. Should have been more specific. I was wanting to know about tarp ridgelines. Any preferable over another?
What cord do y'all use for your ridgelines (continuous or otherwise)?
I just got back from using my Guide Gear 12x12 (no poles) for the first time. Weather was cold, but not windy. I wanted to save money on my first tarp, and this tarp sure delivered. For the price,...
Brad,
I am 6'4" and 220lbs. I use the ENO DoubleNest and find that I have ample room to move around and get comfortable. I don't use the bars. Just the ENO with whoopie slings.
Great idea. That is actually the way I may try it. Watford03 and I will be going to Pisgah this weekend. We are going to play around with different methods of hanging. Shug had a good idea, too. I...
I knew I wasn't using the right needle, but don't have much time to get to the store. We are hanging this weekend, so I was looking for something temporary but strong. I like these ideas!
Hi! I wanted some opinions about how to set up my suspension system. Here is what I am working with:
2 - 6' whoopie slings
2 - 6' webbings (NO LOOPS on the ends - sewing machine wouldn't handle...
I like the knitting needle idea. What size should I use?
Great report! Who did you book that bungalow through?
Speaking of noseeums...don't EVER camp on Caper's without a noseeum net (unless it's cold or constantly windy). Oh, and keep an eye out for hurricanes. Yes, this is personal experience. :) Glad to...
I would love to know if anyone has used climbing nuts or chocks to hang a hammock from a rock face or boulder? I don't have any immediate plans to try this, but would love to keep some in my pack if...
So what is the big difference between the WinterTarp and the CatTarp from Speer? Size? I saw that deal yesterday.
Hi! I want to buy a good tarp, but don't want to go broke doing it. I want to be able to use it in cold or warm weather. I am 6'4" tall, if that matters any. Can anyone help?
I live in Summerville, SC and do lots of camping on Capers Island here and have been hiking/camping around upstate SC (where I'm from) since I was 12. My friends all have hammocks and keep telling me...