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    I felt the same after finishing my quilts as...

    I felt the same after finishing my quilts as well.


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    Full time with dog

    She would totally sleep under the hammock except for one problem. Unless I use a different stand there is a bar directly under me. A window bench extra deep would do the job ill see if I can find...
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    Full time with dog

    So, I was a full time hanger from 2012-2015. After I my dad passed away I got my dog and switched back to a bed so my monsterous dogger could lounge in the bed with me. Im to a point bow Id like to...
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    Well you can rest assured it worked really well.

    Well you can rest assured it worked really well.
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    I don't like the idea of the memory foam topper....

    I don't like the idea of the memory foam topper. Sounds hot, though I did use a Harbor freight moving blanket for my first under insulation in the hammock outside. I never found anything else that...
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    This is my indoor hanging setup. I mostly just...

    This is my indoor hanging setup. I mostly just put my hammock on the corners. Right now I really love my bed.

    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180208/7dbad658472ccd058288e8738c3b008f.jpg

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    You could try my setup. I have a U of electrical...

    You could try my setup. I have a U of electrical conduit corner to corner where my bed is and I put the hammock suspension on the corners for best support. I used plumbers tape to keep it upright.
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    I have an ikea bed with drawers underneath. I am...

    I have an ikea bed with drawers underneath. I am brainstorming the most effective way the cut the whole bed in half and stack the two on top of each other. So I can use the shelves. And move my setup...
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    Hammock Survival...

    There was a tips and tricks article in American Survival Guide. January edition.

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/9wiwha1g34ua8h8/Doc%20Dec%2018%2C%202015%2C%2008%3A58.pdf?dl=0

    I tried to scan it...
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    Those a cool. The whole point of this design was...

    Those a cool. The whole point of this design was to not be supported by the wall itself. Only part of the wall that comes into play is the small bit that is keeping the frame from falling over.
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    Thanks Waldo, that was my original concern as...

    Thanks Waldo, that was my original concern as well. So far so good.
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    @owlsnest Thank you! after a few days now it...

    @owlsnest Thank you! after a few days now it looks like the corner brackets will be just fine.

    @transuphrates The stand is attached to the wall with some plumbers tape to keep it from falling...
  13. They are in stock in Carson city, NV

    They are in stock in Carson city, NV
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    New indoor hang

    I put it together with 1 3/8" top rail pipe from Home Depot. The cast aluminum corners are my most worried part. I hope they don't fail I examined them for class and think I picked the best. The...
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    Brief lapse in judgement

    Well this time last year i got a dog. She is a lover, I switched back to a bed. I forgot the most important thing, how good of a nights sleep I would get in my hammock. Well 9 months after going back...
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    Hammeck is the one thank you. I wasn't...

    Hammeck is the one thank you.



    I wasn't really looking at the ez up for the winter. I am not much of a cold weather camper. I am a Jeeper and an Ez up would be really cool to pack becasue it...
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    Hammock in a 10x10 canopy

    I just had a brain wave and need to ask if anyone has tried it.

    the corner to corner measurement of a 10x10 canopy is 14'2" perfect for a hammock. With sides it would be the perfect vehicle to a...
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    I work for the parks department here in lake...

    I work for the parks department here in lake Tahoe. We do not allow Hammocks to hang because typically its busy and they are a tripping hazard. Same as slack lines. Plus there is no overnight camping...
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    from a parks professional point of view I have a...

    from a parks professional point of view I have a pair of those I pull out at work occasionally. It does show plant stress fairly well. However if you are sort of a plant noob its difficult to tell...
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    I was thinking it might be nice for an indoor set...

    I was thinking it might be nice for an indoor set up and with different materials it may be worth it. Hey just sharing don't shoot the messenger.
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    Sleeping bag system

    This is not mine! I saw it in the Instructables newsletter today and thought of you guys. Sorry if the owner already put this here.

    http://www.instructables.com/id/Sleeping-Bag-System/?ALLSTEPS
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    http://imageshack.com/a/img35/6955/20130513201354....

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    Three trees we made a triangle set...
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    DIY 11' 1.9 Rip Stop on a Byer of Maine Hammock

    DIY 11' 1.9 Rip Stop on a Byer of Maine Hammock
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    I was nervous the first time I took my Homemade...

    I was nervous the first time I took my Homemade quilt out camping for the first time too but now its old faithful.

    I've only had to do the hot water bottle thing last week when it first got cold...
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    HI of 7: 2 WBBB, 1 Ridge runner, 1 Byer of Maine,...

    HI of 7: 2 WBBB, 1 Ridge runner, 1 Byer of Maine, 3 DIY
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    Full time Hangers

    http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/27/9e9yhany.jpg

    This is my full time set up. 11' hammock with DIY sleeping bag uq. The stand is the byer of main.
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    BUmp^^ I am looking for Insultex to. Anyone...

    BUmp^^

    I am looking for Insultex to. Anyone got any ideas???
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    In my hammock, in my bedroom...

    In my hammock, in my bedroom...
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    From my point of view. I am a strict Stomach...

    From my point of view. I am a strict Stomach sleeper in beds. In my hammock I am a side sleeper. The transition between the two took a few days. I used to wake up at about 2am and move to my bed. but...
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    WooHOO!!!

    Gotta love Nevada!!!!
  31. I love my TJ as well, takes me everywhere. Jeeps...

    I love my TJ as well, takes me everywhere. Jeeps take a beating and keep on ticking. Feed them some money occasionally but overall they are good.
  32. Gotta love YJ's

    Gotta love YJ's
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    At Boca Lake, CA for our first one night...

    At Boca Lake, CA for our first one night impromptu campout.

    http://imageshack.us/a/img15/8793/20130513201547.jpg

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    My Words of wisdom, "Just do it" I converted...

    My Words of wisdom, "Just do it"

    I converted completely early last year I haven't looked back since. I did regret it only once when i had a very bad stomach flu. Every time I lay in the hammock I...
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    Point Taken Bill. I will remember that and I...

    Point Taken Bill. I will remember that and I didn't think about it. It has so many possibilities.
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    The tutorial is called "tin cloth" for the...

    The tutorial is called "tin cloth" for the record. I just checked the link and its working for me.

    Try this: The PDF Document for the tutorial

    EDIT: OH! Read more Sam...
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    Link: DIY Waterproof Canvas

    http://www.instructables.com/id/Tincloth/?ALLSTEPS

    It was in my instructables newsletter from today. I thought for those folk with Canvas pods or anoraks it would be a cool DIY for you.
  38. I have a about 431 days + a few weeks here or...

    I have a about 431 days + a few weeks here or there before I switched full time. I found this site back in 2010 and haven't really turned back since. It makes for excellent conversation when the bed...
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    I just started reading your blog, and I must say...

    I just started reading your blog, and I must say you write very well for a 14 year old. Heck better than many people I know that are collage grads.

    Good luck with your last 8 Saturdays!!!
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    My dad has two of these under the house he used...

    My dad has two of these under the house he used to use back in the early 50's for boy scout camp outs.
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    I can say once you go in you won't go back. The...

    I can say once you go in you won't go back. The only problem I have is I get too comfortable while I sleep and I get a kink in my side from not moving so I have to wake up and roll over.

    I sleep...
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    I also remember someone making thicker sleeping...

    I also remember someone making thicker sleeping mats out of plastic bags and sending them to Haiti as well.

    I think making a complete set up of up cycle material is totally feasible.
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    That looks much better. Depending on the distance...

    That looks much better. Depending on the distance between the trees is how high you need to hang the suspension.

    Look at this http://theultimatehang.com/hammock-hang-calculator.html it may help....
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    From what I read you are on the right track with...

    From what I read you are on the right track with the ridge line. The angle on your suspension is important but if you have the correct length ridgeline it makes fudging it easier. However if the...
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    Plastic bag hammock Chair

    Just saw this in my Instructabled newletter.

    http://www.instructables.com/id/Up-swing/
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    I am here, definitely not alone.

    I am here, definitely not alone.
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    I made the nacra biner prussic for use on my...

    I made the nacra biner prussic for use on my Spare Tarp. Pretesting result are positive. Thanks for the visual!
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    My Dad actually taught me when I was about 10....

    My Dad actually taught me when I was about 10. Then in middle school I furthered my education in the sewing arts in Home economics. Which was actually just sewing class. Since the only thing we made...
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    I know its been said in the many other responses,...

    I know its been said in the many other responses, but first time out in the woods I set up two hammocks. one for me and one for my friends kid. The Hennessy took me three times as long with my arms...
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    I sued to sleep in my Cherokee. Then I got my TJ...

    I sued to sleep in my Cherokee. Then I got my TJ and realized I couldn't sleep in the car anymore.
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