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  1. Thread: Hammock accident

    by rog97
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    Hammock accident

    https://www.foxnews.com/us/hammock-accident-kills-ohio-sisters

    Tragic, be careful hanging from structures.

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    I am fortunate to have one of WV’s PBH...

    I am fortunate to have one of WV’s PBH (insulated) I can say this hammock is an extremely comfortable bridge. I would attribute this partly to the ridge design under yours knees which totally...
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    Thanks for the review. Just received mine today,...

    Thanks for the review. Just received mine today, can’t wait to test it. Top notch construction and fits perfectly. Wow this has a lot of down in it.


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    Hitch Hammock stand.

    With the 6 foot poles inserted 6 inches it’s 11.3 feet. I drop the head end in an additional 8 inches to get the foot end higher its 10.8 feet.

    Can change pole length, the angle or the horizontal...
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    I made a jack stand for it, was thinking I would...

    I made a jack stand for it, was thinking I would need it to be solid but after putting the bolts in it doesn’t sway any. Got a friend who is a mechanical engineer maybe he can do some load...
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    Thanks for the kind comments. Sent...

    Thanks for the kind comments.




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    Hitch Hammock stand.

    My DIY self hitch hammock stand.

    Not quite finished need to paint but thought I would post some pictures and a description.

    176251


    The Hammock is a chameleon and tarp a super fly.
    ...
  8. Just got a set of huggers, this stuff is crazy...

    Just got a set of huggers, this stuff is crazy lightweight. Impressive!


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  9. I did request a room with one bed. Even with...

    I did request a room with one bed. Even with that it was tight,but it worked.


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  10. Didn’t take pictures but as able to set up on the...

    Didn’t take pictures but as able to set up on the floor and anchor to a bed post. Was a bit tight but no walls were harmed[emoji3]


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  11. My first hotel hang, [emoji106]. Really enjoying...

    My first hotel hang, [emoji106]. Really enjoying the stand, well worth the price, light weight and compact.


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    WV I’ve been looking at some ball and socket...

    WV
    I’ve been looking at some ball and socket joints as connectors for the bottom connectors or maybe a U-joint. I just haven’t had a chance to try them out yet.


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  13. WV>Watoga SP>10/21-23>WaHHA: Who's Coming and Planning thread

    Cleared the clutter[emoji3]
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    So if we have someone with a guitar[emoji106]....

    So if we have someone with a guitar[emoji106]. Maybe you could play the Zac Brown tune Knee Deep and we could use these words to it for our theme song

    Gonna put the world away for minute
    Pretend...
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    Cranberry backcountry

    https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/97218-NC-or-WV-fly-fishing-streams-creeks-you-can-fish-hike-and-camp-(legally)-along


    Plenty of good spots.

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    Has suspension just like the under quilt, adjust...

    Has suspension just like the under quilt, adjust as needed to fit lightly against the under quilt
  17. One thing that was damaged at this hang was my...

    One thing that was damaged at this hang was my waist line. Way too much good food! Great time thanks to WV for organizing [emoji106]
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    Details as they emerge: you can add to or edit...

    Details as they emerge: you can add to or edit this box. Simply copy it and put it in your post so the most recent information is available for the next person.

    People
    WV & wife
    Crash
    Country...
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    WV>Watoga SP>Oct.16-18 2015 Fall Color Hang

    Count me in WV

    For those who are on the fence for attending here's 10 great reasons to attend.

    1. Great group of people will be attending

    2. Nice facilities. One of West Virginias best...
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    I see now I didn't see this was for a tarp. I...

    I see now I didn't see this was for a tarp.
    I was trying the hook on the ridge line of the hammock so I could make it removable. I've used them on the tarp with no issues.
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    For what it's worth I used a Dutch hook to attach...

    For what it's worth I used a Dutch hook to attach my ridge line. I attached it to my dyna glide suspension. The hook cut thru the dyna glide and dropped me.
    The ridge line was pretty tight as I...
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    FS: Temperature rating and weight. Thanks

    Temperature rating and weight. Thanks
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    #2 pick. Rain skirt. Thanks

    #2 pick. Rain skirt. Thanks
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    Wahoo thanks, so many good items to choose from...

    Wahoo thanks, so many good items to choose from and very generous. I await lxzndr to make the first choice.
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    Thanks to the dynamic duo Dutch and Derek. Your...

    Thanks to the dynamic duo Dutch and Derek. Your Contribution to the activity Is appreciated
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    Count me and thanks very generous

    Count me and thanks very generous
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    Well for grins I decided to head to the woods and...

    Well for grins I decided to head to the woods and just time it (reason #999 for me to hit the trees[emoji1]). Anyway 6:24 to set up tarp, 3:48 to set hammock and adjust a bit, :45 to set under...
  28. Will a 1.0 nylon D single later be added to the...

    Will a 1.0 nylon D single later be added to the list or just special order.
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    How goes the testing patiently holding off...

    How goes the testing patiently holding off ordering other stuff so I can include this too.
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    A couple things that affect things, distance...

    A couple things that affect things, distance between trees,how high up the trees you connect your suspension. The calculator can give you a feel for these. In the woods just step off the distance...
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    Suspension should be at a 30 deg angle. This may...

    Suspension should be at a 30 deg angle. This may help
    http://theultimatehang.com/hammock-hang-calculator/
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    Your ridge line should be around 83% of your...

    Your ridge line should be around 83% of your hammock length. If you are set at that and have sag in the ridge line you need to adjust your suspension tighter to reduce the sag in the hammock (the...
  33. Thread: Camp security

    by rog97
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    In a campground near a road pack it up and lock...

    In a campground near a road pack it up and lock in car. In a wilderness area if can't be seen from trail I leave it set up. If can be seen pack it up and stash out of sight.
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    does anybody have a wb edge tarp??

    I like mine it packs small and lightweight. I use it with a 10 foot hammock and its my goto tarp for anything above 40 deg outings. You can pitch low to block wind/rain but this does limit space. I...
  35. My Pockets getting lighter today too.

    My Pockets getting lighter today too.
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    Hammocking items you like the most?

    Under quilt. Elevated my comfort almost as much as the hammock itself.
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    Factor in your sleep clothes also, I'm a fairly...

    Factor in your sleep clothes also, I'm a fairly warm sleeper but almost always sleep in a wool base layer. I usually don't pull the top quilt on until the temps drop to the 60-65 deg range during the...
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    I'm in. Thanks

    I'm in. Thanks
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    My first few hammock overnights were in a net...

    My first few hammock overnights were in a net hammock using a 20 deg synthetic sleeping bag. Lows around 50 still cold on bottom and backside looked like a checkerboard. Pretty uncomfortable too.
  40. Camped along a river sandy ground. Found coyote...

    Camped along a river sandy ground. Found coyote tracks all around and under hammock the next mirning, scared I sleep so sound can only imagine what's been around me in the woods.
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    Double ended stuff sack?

    Does any vendor make a double ended stuff sack with a pocket on outside to store suspension components. If not hint hint.
  42. Thanks WV sounds really good. I know no...

    Thanks WV sounds really good. I know no spreadsheet. I'll bring potato salad enough for 10 people.
  43. Planning to be there. What trail are you planning...

    Planning to be there. What trail are you planning in the Cranberry?
  44. Yes camping along the cranberry river is legal. A...

    Yes camping along the cranberry river is legal. A portion of the river is accessible by vehicle and there are designated camp sites for this area. In the areas designated as backcountry and...
  45. Check out the Cranberry River in WV Easy road...

    Check out the Cranberry River in WV Easy road walk along the river between locked gates( no motor vehicle traffic) Plenty of locations for hanging and some good fishing especially in the spring and...
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    https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php...

    https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=84771
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    I'm in. Thanks

    I'm in. Thanks
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    I'd recommend a UQP that doubles as a parachute! ...

    I'd recommend a UQP that doubles as a parachute! Pretty amazing.
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    I'm in too.

    I'm in too.
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    I'm in thanks

    I'm in thanks
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