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  1. Paul brought one to the MI Fall Chili hang a few...

    Paul brought one to the MI Fall Chili hang a few weeks ago and it looked awesome. His foot box design and the whole Renegade design for that matter has it on my want list. Torso cut to wrap round...
  2. Great time at the MI. Fall Hang this weekend....

    Great time at the MI. Fall Hang this weekend. Kudos to all who worked to make this event an awesome experience. Michigan weather was beautiful and met a great bunch of hangers. Even a couple all the...
  3. On the road from IN. I can't wait anymore. See...

    On the road from IN. I can't wait anymore. See ya'll soon.
  4. That's not cool?

    That's not cool?
  5. LOL OK fair enough. I've got this USGI Jungle...

    LOL OK fair enough. I've got this USGI Jungle Hammock that I'm thinking about bringing. Heck might even give it a go one night. I bought it years ago at a local flea market and never even hung it,...
  6. Never having been to the MI Fall Hang is it...

    Never having been to the MI Fall Hang is it acceptable to bring items for trade or sale?
  7. Maddog..... You Live in Lowell!!! That's awesome...

    Maddog..... You Live in Lowell!!! That's awesome I will be looking forward to meeting you and your daughter. I'll be there Fri AM.
  8. Nights have really been nice down here in Hoosier...

    Nights have really been nice down here in Hoosier land but I'm Chomping at the bit to head North. Not much of a chili cooker but I'm practicing on dutch oven cornbread and have done a couple cobblers...
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    I'm interested and think/guess the Blood Root...

    I'm interested and think/guess the Blood Root means the trail. Is it near Salimonie Lake, Largo Indiana?
  10. Poll: Been following this since it started. Really...

    Been following this since it started. Really would like to plan to be there but it's tough. Still can't tell when and where?
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    FS: Duuuuuuuh......... Sorry.....LOL Pain meds...

    Duuuuuuuh......... Sorry.....LOL Pain meds musta kicked in.
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    FS: Nice DIY but where did you find a small Tech...

    Nice DIY but where did you find a small Tech Blanket for $30 shipped?
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    FS: I wondered if there were more than one chair....

    I wondered if there were more than one chair. Title"Gear Sale, New UGQ Quilt,Helinox (Chairs)," I'd be interested in the second but you got me concerned when you stated you needed to check on...
  14. Thread: Camouflage

    by Hunter55
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    This is only way to really disappear. No one camo...

    This is only way to really disappear. No one camo pattern will work in every environment. Location, breaking up straight lines and creating shadows with natural foliage and debris works better than...
  15. That quilt is a masterpiece. Brother you've set...

    That quilt is a masterpiece. Brother you've set the bar really high for the next project......Looking forward to seeing it this fall.
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    If' your going to buy some shock cord anyway just...

    If' your going to buy some shock cord anyway just DIY the Knotty Mod. It's too Simple.
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    I've done exactly what you've described in my...

    I've done exactly what you've described in my back yard. 3-1/2' of square poly fence post set in concrete, 15 feet apart. Post hole was cut inward toward force of pull. ie inside the post in a wedge...
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    I used para cord for everything as I bet most did...

    I used para cord for everything as I bet most did before they got "Hammock Bit" Sounds like this is just a quick fix ridgeline anyway. I say go with it. I don't know how Derek describes the set up...
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    Thanks for the pic's. Good times!

    Thanks for the pic's. Good times!
  20. Been waiting patiently for this post, You MI...

    Been waiting patiently for this post, You MI hangers sure know how to use them dutch ovens. Wouldn't miss this for the World. See you in Oct. Hunter
  21. Have a great time with your boy, they grow up too...

    Have a great time with your boy, they grow up too fast. Enjoy and post some pics so we can drool over them.
  22. Man too short a notice for me. Would have loved...

    Man too short a notice for me. Would have loved to make the trip. You guys in MI have it all. Keep me posted on upcoming anything. Have fun.
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    I think all you have to do is read your post. It...

    I think all you have to do is read your post. It convinced me that's what you need to do. I've made a light Underquilt from 3.6 CS and Ductch's Agron67 pretty much like you explained except I sewed...
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    Boo yah, you just need to spend and...

    Boo yah, you just need to spend and afternoon.........every day.........for a month reading this forum. The answer will come to you.
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    So my guess was correct, as in, your concept is...

    So my guess was correct, as in, your concept is based on your area and average temps. We're not so lucky here in the Mid West, or many other places in the US. Still rather new to Hammocking but have...
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    Jerry, I've been looking to do one of IN. trails...

    Jerry, I've been looking to do one of IN. trails too. Only research I've done is online. Best info I've found so far on the Tecumseh is from the Hoosier Hiking Council...
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    Your right your post had nothing to do with Down...

    Your right your post had nothing to do with Down vs Synthetic! I'm 5'-8" and a restless sleeper..... never know which way I'll end up in the morn. I've only experienced the DIY sewn PLUQ and a summer...
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    This is a pretty interesting concept. But it...

    This is a pretty interesting concept. But it raises some questions. It's obvious you intend to use lighter material in the hammock build then add an underquilt for colder temps. What is the advantage...
  29. I think you have all the answers to your...

    I think you have all the answers to your questions. Like the others I say "Go for it". I drug my wife"s 1970's Montgomery Wards machine from the closet and spent over an hour cleaning the dust...
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    Your absolutely right on the technology of both...

    Your absolutely right on the technology of both Down and shell materials now a days. I'm guessing it's an ongoing discussion as far as pro's and cons to both. I think it's more of a personal...
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    I'm a complete noob when it comes to through...

    I'm a complete noob when it comes to through hiking as well as Down UQ....But I have DIY'd a summer quilt out of Climashield. Reason being was simplicity and the ability of CS to work even when wet....
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    FS: I'll take it. PM sent with info.

    I'll take it. PM sent with info.
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    Don't think I could add any comment that hasn't...

    Don't think I could add any comment that hasn't already been voiced on your quilt design. Outstanding design and write up. I hope to see ya and your gear at the fall hang. Maybe by then I will have...
  34. Thread: DIY UQ

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    With the advice from Punkisdead and Boulderv7 the...

    With the advice from Punkisdead and Boulderv7 the Climashield UQ I made a few weeks back was pretty simply. But there is no way to put one together w/o a sewing machine. Previously I had been using...
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    Well I'm not a very good videographer as you can...

    Well I'm not a very good videographer as you can tell. In fact this is the first time I ever put one together. Didn't take near enough pics or vids. Lesson learned I guess.
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    Dutch, I believe that's a very possible scenario...

    Dutch, I believe that's a very possible scenario in the case of that storm. I'm seriously not the least worried about replacing the hook. I will take care of that when I place my next order. Like I...
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    Dutch Hook Failure?

    I've got some Dutch bling and am very satisfied with the quality. Has anyone ever had a Dutch Hook fail? I purchased a Superfly from a forum member several months ago. complete with a continuous...
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    One thing I failed to mention. Kayaking into camp...

    One thing I failed to mention. Kayaking into camp allowed for a bit more weight and room for gear than backpaking in. But is still limiting and not safe to overload your Yak for obvious reasons. The...
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    I took no water, filtered everything I drank n...

    I took no water, filtered everything I drank n used to cook with. Yes swimming was necessary but I called it a bath. Sat. was in the mid 80's and humid so the funk was heavy by evening.
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    Charles Deam Wilderness "Take One"

    I say take one cause I will do it again for sure. Got a ground dwelling buddy of mine with a new Kayak to do three days on the Peninsula in the Charles Deam Wilderness by Yak. With the weather...
  41. Thread: Use for Flyz

    by Hunter55
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    Trying to wrap my head around the idea of using...

    Trying to wrap my head around the idea of using flyz on a prussic. I have a WB SF. with rings on the ridge. Most often I set it up with a continuous RL. using soft shackles prussiced to the RL....
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    Hey from NW Indiana. If you been lurking here...

    Hey from NW Indiana. If you been lurking here long your already hooked. Careful in your first attempt. I'm sure you've watched enough vid's to do it safely without sewing anything. I've got a piece...
  43. I have heard that same issue brought up before on...

    I have heard that same issue brought up before on State owned lands. My argument would simply be, that in cases where hunting and more specifically hunting stands are allowed on State property the...
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    Hey Punk, Nice Job. This is on my bucket list of...

    Hey Punk, Nice Job. This is on my bucket list of projects, but may go for a heavier CS to get into late summer early fall. I'm a warm sleeper so don't need much till below 50. You mentioned you...
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    Cholla. Lots of good info in our DIY stickies....

    Cholla. Lots of good info in our DIY stickies. Here's a link for snake skins with a pattern. https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/1408-NoSeeUm-Tarp-Skins-With-Guy-Line-Storage
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    DIY Snake Skins

    I know this is nothing new but it's was just another good DIY day. Stuff sack for my DIY CS underquilt and a set of skins w pockets for my Superfly. If you don't have snake skins on your tarps, you...
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    Hey SM, will be watching for more on your HUG....

    Hey SM, will be watching for more on your HUG. Finished a HyperD a few weeks back and would like to try a HUG. By the way when you get a chance PM me the recipe for the Breakfast you served up at...
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    One of the first DIY projects I ever attempted...

    One of the first DIY projects I ever attempted was a WW Voile Fronky Bug Net. Only thing I added later was I cut back both end to allow a bigger opening. then sewed a two inch strip of material at...
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    Some good advice here, for an issue none would...

    Some good advice here, for an issue none would expect from the hiking, backpacking community. A situation like theft of back country gear could mean serious trouble. Interesting enough this thought...
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    Suspension Strap Organizer

    Not sure if anyone has ever thought of or posted this before, but it's commonly used on backpacks to handle the tag end of straps. Why can't we use it to bundle the tag end of tree straps that's left...
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