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  1. Looks nice. Can be a bit addicting.

    Looks nice. Can be a bit addicting.
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    I've enjoy the Robic more than the Hexon but have...

    I've enjoy the Robic more than the Hexon but have not made a Hyper D yet. I would go with .67 netting for durability. I am not the most gentle with my gear but the .5 hasn't held up as well my .67...
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    Very nice. Now I know what my next project will...

    Very nice. Now I know what my next project will be.
  4. I've have worked many commercial construction...

    I've have worked many commercial construction sites and hung large unistrut for supporting a/c units, hot water heaters , & electrical & plumbing pipes in the ceilings. We used wedge anchors drilled...
  5. Great start to DIY. Nice additions to a basic...

    Great start to DIY. Nice additions to a basic hammock.
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    Nice, always fun adding your own touches to your...

    Nice, always fun adding your own touches to your equipment. Let us know how you like them. I was thinking about doing that to mine but wondering how easy it is to get in & out at night.
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    I acquired a small down hooded jacket recently...

    I acquired a small down hooded jacket recently and was wondering how to reuse. I was going to make a beanie but now I think I will copy the zpacks design. Cut the hood off around the shoulders....
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    1-Osprey Atmos 65, I absolutely love it , makes a...

    1-Osprey Atmos 65, I absolutely love it , makes a heavy load feel like a nothing on the trails.
    2-Rei Flex-lite chair. This is my 2nd. I bought the 1st generation and everytime I camp, some one is...
  9. So my 2nd hammock was from Dutch. And I loved it....

    So my 2nd hammock was from Dutch. And I loved it. He has a sale right now on hammocks. For $90 you can get a hammock & some cool extras for the same weight if not lighter.
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    Not yet. I still have to make a bag & some...

    Not yet. I still have to make a bag & some snakeskins for easier install & takedown. I will update soon with weight & all that. So its been out in torential downpour & high winds for over 4 hours &...
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    Yeah that was the hammock tied up to the sides....

    Yeah that was the hammock tied up to the sides. Just wanted to see how room I have. Today is rainy & windy so I'm putting it to the test. So far I need to seam seal a little better!
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    The Blue Lagoon

    Ok Guys, I want to start out by thanking everybody here on the forum. Especially Dutch & Rip Stop By the Roll, for giving us ever growing options for making our own gear. I started out in an Eno &...
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    Thanks guys. That is the start I need. I guess I...

    Thanks guys. That is the start I need. I guess I need to nail down some details.
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    How much down is needed?

    So I'm thinking about taking advantage of Dutch's down sale. How many ounces would you buy for a full length 30° underquilt ? Not sure of the design yet , just need an idea of how much I need? Thanks
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    Wow. Little things. I went over everything again....

    Wow. Little things. I went over everything again. Rethreaded the top, went to rethread the bottom & noticed my bobbin thread came out of the hook & was coming out directly from the bobbin up. Spent a...
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    Sewing machine Tension

    I am having a problem knotting of of my stiches. I am almost finished with a large tarp ,which I will be proudly posting soon. But I just got some 1.0 robic xl & wanted to make a hammock for an...
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    I couldn't find any specific info on where to...

    I couldn't find any specific info on where to lubricate my Singer, so thanks for the info. I did see that you need to use sewing machine oil only in your machine.
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    I'm looking at 2' sides. I use an extra wide 12'...

    I'm looking at 2' sides. I use an extra wide 12' hammock. Seems like it should work.
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    I use an old but very comforatable sheet that I...

    I use an old but very comforatable sheet that I cut down & added a footbox to. It works great. Not to hot ,not to cold. But silk weighs less & sounds heavinly
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    Its pretty awesome to see Dutch helping the...

    Its pretty awesome to see Dutch helping the DIY'ers on here. Does anyone know what kind of hooks & D-rings that are used on the Chameleon? I'm trying to build a peak shelf & hopefully soon build a...
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    I have been getting ready to make my 2nd tarp....

    I have been getting ready to make my 2nd tarp. Because I had so many of those problems on the 1st one , I have been watching Jellyfish Reports videos on youtube. She gives great tips on things like...
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    Next project is the winter tarp w/ doors. I think...

    Next project is the winter tarp w/ doors. I think i want to make them detachable. I just ordered some fabric samples from rsbtr. Has anyone used that .9 oz silpoly pu400 fabric yet? The disclamer at...
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    Yes. It was a combination of different threads...

    Yes. It was a combination of different threads from here. I searched apex climashield underquilt
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    Yes but it was a combination of different threads...

    Yes but it was a combination of different threads i found on here.
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    Nice colors. I'm saving up for a big order of...

    Nice colors. I'm saving up for a big order of different fabrics to. Now that my friends have seen the finished product they all want something.
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    So i just set up everything for my 1st hang with...

    So i just set up everything for my 1st hang with the quilt. It is supposed to be 48° so a little warmer than i had hoped but i should get a decent idea of how well it works. I do see what you guys...
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    Just finished my RSBTR DIY Underquilt

    So I'd like to thank Kyle at RSBTR for providing newbie DIY'ers like me with the kits so I can easily learn how to make cool new gear. I ended up making a few mistakes but it turned out great. I made...
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    Yeah I was thinking that was the case but I have...

    Yeah I was thinking that was the case but I have 4 + inches of materials. I was going to roll up 2 inches on each side for a shock cord channel but just sewed grossgrain directly to the sides.
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    Need a little help with an underquilt

    So I thought I was doing pretty well. So far the quilt looks great, But after I sewed up three of the sides & turned it inside out. I realized I have way to much fabric compared to insulation. After...
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    I do not have a zigzag plate. Just the 1 that...

    I do not have a zigzag plate. Just the 1 that came with it. I have been starting back & reversing. What tension do you guys use for hammock's? I'm not doing that bad, I finished 4 hammocks today. Got...
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    Sewing Question

    So I just got a singer 4423 heavy duty machine because of the good reviews from here but I'm having a small problem. When I start a hem , the end of the hammock pulls down into the machine and I...
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    Great, cheap, & easy idea. I guess I have to go...

    Great, cheap, & easy idea. I guess I have to go steal some of my nieces beads now, Bad Uncle
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    I liked Huntfish to. Got off trail somewhere 7 it...

    I liked Huntfish to. Got off trail somewhere 7 it took a while to get back on track, but definitely a nice area.
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    I was actually at upper creek this weekend with...

    I was actually at upper creek this weekend with the kids. The whole area is nice up there. It.looks like everyone like the idea of Standing loop. But I'm definitely going to check all these places...
  35. I have seen the Clark tree straps & they are to...

    I have seen the Clark tree straps & they are to short for most hangs. I use continuous loops through the channel & some Dutch cinch bugs (very nice). Atlas straps would probably work better than the...
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    Just got mine a month ago or so. I love them,...

    Just got mine a month ago or so. I love them, haven't been able to push it to lower temps yet but can't wait to see how low they can go.
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    Amazon has some good deals on it. I found...

    Amazon has some good deals on it. I found reflectix works better than my rei flash pad. Good stuff
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    Looks awesome. I just ordered 1 for my nephew on...

    Looks awesome. I just ordered 1 for my nephew on his bday. I saw he had the nylon camouflage ,so I ordered 1 for me to. Looks like he will have a lot of fun!
  39. Thread: Tadpole

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    I just got my summer series quilts from Marty & I...

    I just got my summer series quilts from Marty & I love them. As soon as I can get the funds together I will be ordering mine. Glad to see they work as good,if not better than advertised.
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    I've been looking into the Standing Indian loop...

    I've been looking into the Standing Indian loop trail. I'm going to show the group & see what they think. Thanks for the advice guys. Looks like to great views. I'll look up Betty creek. I was in...
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    So I have to change my answer from the 1st page...

    So I have to change my answer from the 1st page of this thread. I recently purchased a Wilderness Logics pillow and its pretty awesome. It gives me just enough support under my neck & I can hang it...
  42. I had the same problem. Love the lay of my Clark...

    I had the same problem. Love the lay of my Clark but want to go lighter & smaller. After trying out a Dream hammock at the smoked butt hang , I definitely want one. I like my Dutch but it almost...
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    Great looking hammocks. Can't wait till I'm able...

    Great looking hammocks. Can't wait till I'm able to order one. For whatever reason all my hammocks are the woodland camo. That 1st one looks so nice.
  44. So I'm no expert but I'll put 2 cents in for ya....

    So I'm no expert but I'll put 2 cents in for ya. I may be wrong but I don't think any of those hammocks will transfer to the ground very well. Clark just came out with the Mark2,which is made for...
  45. My buddy got one a couple of weeks ago. He is...

    My buddy got one a couple of weeks ago. He is probably 6'4" or taller. I tried to tell him about the cottage vendors but he still thinks eno is a NC company. (I know they are,but still made in asia)....
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    My worry has always been when I plop my butt down...

    My worry has always been when I plop my butt down in the hammock & or swing which i love to do. I've read somewhere in here about how much more pressure is applied when plopping down or swingin &...
  47. Nice, I bet the kids had a blast. I like the way...

    Nice, I bet the kids had a blast. I like the way you hung 3 on 1 tree. I'm going to try that with my little ones next time
  48. I just recently been bitten by the hammock bug. I...

    I just recently been bitten by the hammock bug. I knew it could get out of control but 17 wow. Can't wait to see what my 17 will all look like. Then do I have to have that many tarps,quilts, new...
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    My New Summer Set up

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    Here is my new summer set up. I have to thank Marty at Wilderness Logics for the quilts & pillow. He was awesome, he went out of his way to get me what I...
  50. It seems interesting. I like my nx-250. Found out...

    It seems interesting. I like my nx-250. Found out that its pretty hot in the summer at the smoked butt hang. You can basically do the same with the NX hammocks. I set it up on the ground, put a stake...
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