I can't remember now to be honest. I may not have, but I'm pretty sure I've been trying to adhere to the "less slick" or "wrong" side. I just tried E6000 and that stuck a bit better, but still...
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I can't remember now to be honest. I may not have, but I'm pretty sure I've been trying to adhere to the "less slick" or "wrong" side. I just tried E6000 and that stuck a bit better, but still...
Thanks for the replies. I'm looking into the seam grip. My only other hesitation is that if one of these products doesn't stick to the fabric it may not work for seam-sealing? Is that an off-base...
Thanks. I just looked up the Permatex and it looks like that is silicone, which I already tried and it didn't stick. I'm planning to sew tie-outs as well as I mentioned. Just curious if anyone has...
I'm making a tarp with a mystery coated fabric I got from a local closeout place. It's definitely waterproof. I've tried gluing it to itself with shoegoo and with silicone and both peeled off quite...
Thanks so much for the response. As I mentioned I truly appreciate all of your contributions to this forum as well as your obvious passion for bridge hammocks. This has been very helpful and I'm...
Thanks so much, Bill! I appreciate that input and will probably just follow the directions of those who have gone before :). One more...I didn't know if you're willing to share (or already have...
Two questions...where are people finding the 40" spreader bars?
Next question: I've looked at a lot of these Ariel-style designs and I'm wondering if there's a reason I haven't seen anyone use a...
Firstly, nice hammock! I like the size of this one, and I think I'm going to try one at this size.
Two questions...where did you find the 40" spreader bars?
Next question: I've looked at a lot of...
Supercool!
Yes, the PE layer is listed at 1/2 mil, but the specs actually have the total thickness at about 1/2". The real question is what the fabric layer is made of if it's going to contribute insulation...
The Lawson hammock is not a bridge hammock. The design of the Lawson looks much more like a typical backyard spread hammock with a tent on top. I haven't seen this hammock in person, but I don't...
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=8537
That's the most in-depth discussion I've seen. Great info there. Good luck!
I'm in! HF members are cool!
http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=251&pictureid=2129
This was my first hammock. Don't know the make, but I got it at Wally World about 10 years ago. I still have it and it...
I've been thinking of doing something like this. Great idea! What did the window kits cost you? I was thinking it could be reinforced with tape if need be. I'm interested in hearing an actual...
Interesting...where'd you get that stuff?
For me...I started hammock camping because it was a cheap way to drop my pack weight fast. I couldn't afford to drop $200 or even $100 on a lightweight tent. I spent less than forty bucks for my...
nice thread...thanks for sharing this
Nice...Happy St. Paty's to all! I'm in!
JDShearer
I'll also give another +1 on diygearsupply. Good directions and good prices on ripstop. You can also check your Walmart for fabric. Many don't have it anymore, but you might get lucky. I've made...
...actually, I've used used OCF (egg-crate style) between the layers down to about 34 degrees. I'd say you'll start feeling cool in the low 40's. It might not cut it with a topquilt, but if you've...
I'm in! Very cool of you.
I'm in!
-Pair whoopie slings in 7/64 Amsteel
-Amsteel adjustable ridgeline
-New Emberlit stove
-Zing-it adjustable ridgeline (Big hangers should avoid this one) Two of these available.
-Pair of...
The primaloft from Downlite is actually loose fill. I bought the 5lb bag and used it to stuff a couple quilts. My experience with it is that it kind of clumps after a while, at least in my larger...
That's a great idea! I will definitely be trying this out.
58 cents?! I got ripped off! Here I thought I was getting a good deal at 84 cents. I guess everything's more expensive in NY. These also work great for me...plus I don't have to wait for shipping!
I'll be interested to see how this works as well. Sounds like it packs pretty small for a pad. Nice.
Agreed. You can cut the foam and glue it back together. It works pretty well, actually. I've darted it and it's pretty sturdy. I just didn't dart mine properly. Castaway Pete's obviously on the...
I've actually used the egg crate-style mattress pad OCF inside the double layer of my hammock down to around 45 degrees. This was with a sleeping bag, not a quilt. I also think it's a good idea to...
With the bag and a ground pad you'd be fine. With just the bag you might be pushing it. I went out with just my hefty synthetic -20 degree mummy bag in the hammock with lows in the 40's and had a...
I actually own this one from Kelsyus that's pretty similar. It's comfortable. My only quibble is that the stand is not quite high enough. I drag against the bottom if I'm sitting. The Harbor...
Yep...he's actually been on HF for a while...he goes by MarshLaw303. Looks like good stuff. Too bad I'm poor.
I made a 5oz UQ and tried it at 20 deg. a couple weeks ago. I didn't freeze, but it wasn't exactly warm, either. I'd personally add the extra layer if you really want to make 20. Or my plan is to...
Your idea sounds like a Garlington insulator. Check this and this out. You might find some more interesting stuff by searching for "Garlington Insulator."
Good to know...thanks for that input.
It's actually $12.04 for shipping...and other sites including the one I linked to earlier have similar expensive shipping. I think this is just a bulky item. I'd love to find a local source, but so...
nevermind...google helped me out...if anyone else wants it it's here. That's a great find! This will be on my purchase list in the near future when there's some funds available. Thanks!
Any chance on providing a link? I did an ebay search for sannahpackaging and got nothing.
This is the best priced (also smaller quantity) 1/32 PEF I've found. Haven't ordered any yet though, so I can't give any more detail.
I think Oh-No said it right. Tarps and UQ's aren't so much accessories as they are necessary parts of the system for various weather conditions etc.. The reason the UQ's cost more than the hammock...
Not sure, but this thread might be of some help - http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=25138
Wow...just checked out Supply Captain. That's the best price I've seen on shock cord. Good find.
Level for me. Haven't had trouble sliding.
Don't let anyone tell you you can't use your sleeping bag in your hammock. Just try it for yourself and see if you like it. There are plenty of people using bags, and plenty using quilts, and the...
Looking good, Bloomgorge! Did you dart your IX? I think this will be my next project when I can fund it.
Thanks all! I'm hoping it turns out as toasty as it looks! I do appreciate having some width too it. This allows me to switch directions in the hammock without having to adjust my quilt.
Thanks! I'm glad to have it!
This cost me probably somewhere between $60-$70. I used about 5 yards of ripstop from wally world at $1.50 per yard, I bought 3 yds of climashield from OWF for a total of about %40, shock cord from...
I haven't actually spent a night in it yet. I'll post back when I do. I can say temps today when I was taking these pics were upper twenties, and I was quite comfortable. Granted, I wasn't...
Thanks! Super roomy is what I'm all about! I move around a lot while I sleep.