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    Question About Fabric Stretch Preferences

    I've seen a couple different threads over the last week where people say they don't like the feeling of lighter weight (1.1oz) material compared to heavier options such as 1.9oz. Am I the only one...
  2. Thread: DIY Packa?

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    Charley, my schedule is pretty open. You're a bit...

    Charley, my schedule is pretty open. You're a bit closer to Two Tents than I am, but I'm only maybe 20 minutes out. You two lemme know when is good, and I should be able to make it.

    Cedar Tree,...
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    Time I've got, and I genuinely enjoy DIY. I'm an...

    Time I've got, and I genuinely enjoy DIY. I'm an engineer, it's kind of what I do. :D What I don't have, is money to spare. In general, my DIY endeavors have mostly ended pretty favorably cost wise....
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    Ok I did a bit more digging and there is camping...

    Ok I did a bit more digging and there is camping at Sycamore State Park, and its convenient to the hamfest. That may mean its pretty crowded though. I'll call this afternoon and see about...
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    DIY Packa?

    I'm curious if anybody has tried to clone the Packa yet?

    I've been investigating rain gear, and I really like the concept, but $110 is more than I'll willingly pay for just about any piece of kit,...
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    I've been poking around and the only park I see...

    I've been poking around and the only park I see that would be reasonably accessible is Sycamore State Park. It's pretty small though, only about 5 miles from HARA Arena. Maybe HamMike can offer some...
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    The white color is probably caused by some...

    The white color is probably caused by some stabilizing agent mixed with the mineral spirits to reduce the amount of fuming it tends to do. It could also be something intended to allow better...
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    Dayton Hamvention Hang

    Dayton Hamvention is May 20-22nd in Dayton, Ohio. All the ham radio operators in the crowd know what that is, but mere mortals can read up on it here.

    I'll be down there for sure, and I'd wager at...
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    Timberrr, I had considered something much like...

    Timberrr, I had considered something much like that, in place of the more typical Grizz Bridge style end caps. Those will simplify my weather proofing and bug proofing too, at least a bit.

    The...
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    Success!

    Just wanted to say I took your advice Grizz, used the seam tape the entire length of all my seams before sewing (Nylon is rolled twice, giving 3 layers of fabric stitched to the webbing), and had...
  11. Thread: Pif

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    jhunt I'd like those whoopie slings! -Smalls

    jhunt I'd like those whoopie slings!

    -Smalls
  12. Thread: Pif

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    Man, I need to start loitering on this thread...

    Man, I need to start loitering on this thread more! Missed two great ones!

    Another one coming tomorrow from me! For the folks who have PIFs coming from me, Dutch with the rope, rjcress and Mundele...
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    Any load bearing device *can* fail, but if it's...

    Any load bearing device *can* fail, but if it's made with Amsteel, I would think it would take quite a lot of abuse first. Several years of continuous weathering/sun/freezing would probably do it, or...
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    I kinda wish I didn't have the short bed on my...

    I kinda wish I didn't have the short bed on my Tundra. The bed is only about 6.5' long, else I could do that with a truck-bed hammock stand. Would be great for some of my cross country treks!
    ...
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    We treated our uniforms with this stuff during...

    We treated our uniforms with this stuff during bug season while I was in the service and it really does wonders. Once your clothes are treated, especially if you're wearing a hat and your boots/socks...
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    Grizz, thanks for the advice. I did pin along the...

    Grizz, thanks for the advice. I did pin along the top, but I used iron-on seam adhesive rather than pins, which worked fairly well. I didn't use it along the bottom though, and that might have been...
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    If you're really concerned about dew, perhaps...

    If you're really concerned about dew, perhaps you're in the deep south where you can practically drown in the stuff, the trick really is to keep your space small. The warmer you can keep the air...
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    Bridge Hammock Woes

    I'm working on building my bridge hammock based on the dimensions Dutch gives for his Gearskin 3. I like the shallow lay and reduced constriction it seems to offer compared to some other bridge...
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    rjcress gets the second stove! Maybe one more...

    rjcress gets the second stove!

    Maybe one more coming later tonight or tomorrow, gotta see how much of that jet line I have to give away.

    -Smalls
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    Ok, I used one of my PIF karma points, so time to...

    Ok, I used one of my PIF karma points, so time to build up some more.

    Another stove up for grabs. Here's a video of my second of 3 prototypes:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7HKaxH1XeM

    I've...
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    Nuh uh! I got here first! You just posted first...

    Nuh uh! I got here first! You just posted first cause I was rewatchin' and analyzin' all that hammocky goodness! Yeah that's it.

    Shug, the two of you got together and nobody lost an eye? I'm not...
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    Does anybody have a reasonably accurate weight...

    Does anybody have a reasonably accurate weight for the issue liners? I've been looking in to them as an option for my setup.

    With an issue liner, what temperature do you think they could be...
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    Sticky: I 'spose my story is sort of an odd, self...

    I 'spose my story is sort of an odd, self completing cycle sort of thing. I was a big hiker in high school (I'm a Yankee, born and bred), but when I went into the service in 2003, I moved down south....
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    Wow. What a coincidence. I just found a place...

    Wow. What a coincidence. I just found a place that sells mil-surplus 72" long Therma-rest pads. I was just thinking I'd try to cut it to length. I'll have to try this!

    -Smalls
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    Bed bugs are easy to deal with though, really, so...

    Bed bugs are easy to deal with though, really, so long as you're careful.

    Stick the item in an oven at 215 degrees for about 2 hours. Not hot enough to burn the down, but plenty hot to pop those...
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    Myteathor, the only surplus store I know of here...

    Myteathor, the only surplus store I know of here in town is Ammatto's in the Downtown mall. They're pretty small, but well stocked. Definitely not a big warehouse, unless they have another facility....
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    Poll: 12 days, 11 nights, but it was military training....

    12 days, 11 nights, but it was military training. Traveled about 180 miles. Total packweight when I left was about 55lbs, but we procured most of our food along the way. We only left base with about...
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    Shug, surely that mustache belongs in The Manly...

    Shug, surely that mustache belongs in The Manly Mustache Hall Of Fame.

    That is a stellar Soup Strainer!

    -Smalls
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    I'll take that one Scooter! -Smalls

    I'll take that one Scooter!

    -Smalls
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    WTB or Trade: Top Quilt

    I'm continuing my attempt at returning to backpacking on a crazy tight budget. I've managed to score a nice pack darn cheap, I'm building my hammock and trekking poles, among other bits, but I'm...
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    It's hard to find in small quantities...

    It's hard to find in small quantities. It's typically used for pulling cable in conduits.

    I got my 1,000' spool from a guy at the Dayton Hamvention last year. Once I fill Dutch's order this...
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    And the line goes to Dutch! Send me a PM with...

    And the line goes to Dutch! Send me a PM with your address and it will ship out probably Monday when Mundele's stove goes out.

    -Smalls
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    Offer: Jet Line

    Ok, last one went quick, here's another one.

    200' of 1.1mm diameter 'jet line'. It's kernmantle type line. Woven jacket, single twisted kern. It's at least 100lb test, probably a good deal more. I...
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    Stove gone to Mundele. -Smalls

    Stove gone to Mundele.

    -Smalls
  35. Thread: Pif

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    Offer: Stove

    I haven't found anything in here just yet I need, but I'm sure I will at some point. As such, I'll throw a freebie into the mix.

    One homebrew wood/esbit stove. Similar to the Bushwacker, but with...
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    With how crazy the PIF thread is getting, I...

    With how crazy the PIF thread is getting, I really have to agree with the folks asking for a PIF or Trade subcategory.

    900 replies in 77 days. That's 12 posts a day total, or figuring roughly 25%...
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    I'll vouch for Hearts Content. I hiked that area...

    I'll vouch for Hearts Content. I hiked that area several times a summer through most of my childhood. There are several great weekend hikes, including a couple good loops you can do.

    I live one...
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    WTB: >3000cu in. Pack

    I'm coming back into backpacking after a long hiatus (10 years). Unfortunately, my return is occurring while funds are pretty tight, so I'm hoping to scrounge up some gear, and make some to keep the...
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    I had planned on doing this very stretch of trail...

    I had planned on doing this very stretch of trail this spring/summer myself. I'll throw my hat in the ring as a 'hopefully'.

    I'm committed to going to Hamvention in Dayton, OH on the 20th and...
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    I'll throw my vote behind this idea. I was just...

    I'll throw my vote behind this idea. I was just thinking today that I have a few skills I could trade from time to time to folks who aren't as laughably inept with a thread injector as I am.
    ...
  41. Really sorry for being scarce. I received...

    Really sorry for being scarce. I received Trouper's DVD from Hammike last week, watched it, and forwarded it to Trinni I think last Friday. There was a little skipping toward the end of the disc I...
  42. I received Trooper's DVD from Hammike this...

    I received Trooper's DVD from Hammike this morning. I'll watch it tomorrow and hopefully get it in the mail Monday. It looks like trinni is next in line for this one?

    -Smalls
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    Poll: The forecast keeps fluctuating because we're...

    The forecast keeps fluctuating because we're going to be sitting right on the front. The models can't decide if the front will be north or south of us. The latest run at 00z thinks its going to be...
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    Poll: I'm ok, sore, but otherwise uninjured. The car...

    I'm ok, sore, but otherwise uninjured. The car didn't fare so well. I splattered it all over a rock embankment on I-80 near Clarion Tuesday morning. I had planned on bringing my truck to the hang,...
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    Poll: medicjimr is contagious. I'm going to have to bow...

    medicjimr is contagious. I'm going to have to bow out of the hang, I totalled the wife's car in Clarion Tuesday morning. I hope you guys have fun! Looks like it will be a nice warm up.

    -Smalls
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    Poll: Skydog, you can find the actual model run data...

    Skydog, you can find the actual model run data Here, but it isn't refined into an actual forecast. It's just forecast maps of various values and conditions that have to be interpreted.

    Basically,...
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    Poll: The long range weather models are cooperating....

    The long range weather models are cooperating. Starting the 18th it looks like we could be in the midst of quite a warm up, with temps potentially tickling 50 over a big chunk of the state on...
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    First let me say I'm still a total newb. I have 2...

    First let me say I'm still a total newb. I have 2 nights in a hammock.

    I have a back injury that, while managed pretty well right now, has the potential to cause an awful lot of discomfort. I did...
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    This is very interesting. I've been mulling the...

    This is very interesting. I've been mulling the pros and cons of carrying poles recently. I see how they're useful sometimes, but mostly they just seem to get in my way. Worse, the light ones are...
  50. Thread: FYI...Joanns

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    JTucker, at the local Joann's here, they usually...

    JTucker, at the local Joann's here, they usually only have a couple rolls of ripstop, and its often tucked in with the canvas for some reason. I guess it's all in the 'utility fabric' section. Might...
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