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    This seems to work well with my layering method...

    This seems to work well with my layering method or military system. Just need some type of shelter for cooking and i'm all set . From what i read you still need a tarp for heavy snow fall .
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    Canvas winter sock

    http://www.outdoortrailgear.com/cottage-industries/molly-mac-gear/technical-note-on-canvas-for-extreme-cold/ . Thought i would share this . Anyone attempt to do this ?
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    like that idea . Any body thought of making a...

    like that idea . Any body thought of making a canvas winter sock for their hammock ?
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    Dave Ellis cowboy tents seems to be the ticket ....

    Dave Ellis cowboy tents seems to be the ticket . Its stated on the web page that no cost will be listed . My question then is weight and how compact can i get the custom baker tent from cowboy tents...
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    Heard back from the Canadian map store on hanging...

    Heard back from the Canadian map store on hanging a hammock inside . According to him its not recommended , even with holes at the top . I went to winter trekker web page . He thinks that nylon would...
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    They have what called a tag along awning that i...

    They have what called a tag along awning that i like . From their youtube video the frame is on the exterior , which i'm guess that they can be replaced by guide ropes or ridge line. The hammock...
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    DIY impossible or not tarp

    http://www.oztent.us/oztent-accessories/deluxe-peaked-side-panels . Can i make a copy of their tent , but much lighter and without poles ? Looking at the OZtents .
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    Thanks Randy . I had to take a second look . Most...

    Thanks Randy . I had to take a second look . Most of pic cut off where the guide line go (tent stakes) .
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    Any pic or youtube showing the use of guide lines...

    Any pic or youtube showing the use of guide lines ?
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    Just what i was hoping for . Thanks randy ....

    Just what i was hoping for . Thanks randy . Question . Will they get in your way getting in and out of your hammock ? or do you just secure the ones that won't get your way . What about the rope ?...
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    Thunderbird , Pack hook tie out system

    Can someone explain to me what the pack hook tie oust system function is ? Can they be used for side sleepers ? i.e some type of spreader bar ?
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    How many All in one system are their ?

    I've found two so far . Whoopie sling and Dutchware all in one system . Are their others ?
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    I might use rubber band tarp line tensioner ....

    I might use rubber band tarp line tensioner . (theraband) . I going to have to watch Dutch video on a tree huger with and extension . I didn't quite understand the setup on the other end . his all in...
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    What about shock cords on guidelines ? I need to...

    What about shock cords on guidelines ? I need to do some research on this . Also , whats the best way to use this in strong winds so the tarp doesn't rip or take off on me . I'm also looking to do...
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    Go to knots for High winds , below Zero

    What knots (setup ) would you use for high winds (guide lines , ridge lines ) if you just started to set up camp and high winds started to pick up and you knew their were gust of 40mph + coming for...
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    Because paracord has multi purpose use . Paracord...

    Because paracord has multi purpose use . Paracord for hammock has to be certain type . For example : 550 Type 3 Paracord or MIL-C-5040 Type 3 550 Lb. . To use use paracord for hammock you have to...
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    I heard back from Derek . He says it can work ,...

    I heard back from Derek . He says it can work , but its a DIY 6 strand project . Hopefully i will heard back from him and some pic to see how it works . Came across on Derek web page , ticket of the...
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    According to the review it was design to not...

    According to the review it was design to not damage trees . Derek only complaint was it didn't work on large trees . The diameter of the rope or shape of rope was a concern (could be modified with a...
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    Yes boston this where i got the idea . I also saw...

    Yes boston this where i got the idea . I also saw a review on this the ship in side a bottle by the guy who written a book on hammocks . So far my hunt has led me to a climbing shop (static rope) ....
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    I think i hit the jackpot . They are call fast...

    I think i hit the jackpot . They are call fast ropes (buddy ropes for boy scouts) used by the british army and climbing. Marlow ropes makes it ....
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    That what surprise me that it was made out of...

    That what surprise me that it was made out of paracord . I know where i can get quality paracord if need be . Level of difficulty making your own ? or is their some climbing rope that is better...
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    commado or toggle rope 6 strands

    Saw an article review a 4 strand toggle rope . Like the idea of using one , but in a six strand rope . Do i have to make one or buy one pre-made ?
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    So i guessing that the stovepipe jack is made of...

    So i guessing that the stovepipe jack is made of a different material ? I know their are different mfg. , etc and thickness of stovepipe . Does the thickness matter to prevent the stovepipe jack from...
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    What about using a heat shield (couldn't locate...

    What about using a heat shield (couldn't locate one that i'm happy with ) ? I'm guessing the stove pipe doesn't get hot enough to cause problems for a tarp /tent ? how far should the stove be from...
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    I knew the bridge hammock was more ideal . But i...

    I knew the bridge hammock was more ideal . But i read where they aren't the most comfortable or at least you got figure out how to hang your hammock so that it is.
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    the double layers is one of features i'm looking...

    the double layers is one of features i'm looking for . The ability to put wind proof material on the the under quilt is another or between me and the under quilt .
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    Feature of Dream Hammock

    I'm new to hammock camping . Looking to use a hammock for Hot temp shelter camping. I'm a side and some time stomach sleeper . I would like to put the military sleeping system into a effect for...
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    looking to use mini compressed wood logs . Which...

    looking to use mini compressed wood logs . Which do get hot , but is compact and stays hot longer than normal wood . Waiting to hear back from silverfire stove company . Looking at their hunter stove...
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    so if you have some way to stop the embers , it...

    so if you have some way to stop the embers , it doesn't matter whether the stove pipe goes out the side wall or the top ?
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    Thanks i did find a youtube video that finally...

    Thanks i did find a youtube video that finally explain this . What about tarp fabric ? Is their a ideal fabric ?
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    Hot shelter : stove pipe

    I seen several youtube video on using a wood stove for heating . The stove pipe seems to always sticking thru the sides of a tarps , tent . Why not straight up through the ceiling ? Does the length...
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    I forgot the new buzz words are Gold standard ,...

    I forgot the new buzz words are Gold standard , silver and bronze .
  33. new for 2014 is Western Mountaineering TerraLite...

    new for 2014 is Western Mountaineering TerraLite . A sleeping bag that can be turn into a quilt and is rated at 25 degree . Wider than the normal mummy bag . Sells for around 459.00 . The reason why...
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    Now we have to pay attention to whether the down...

    Now we have to pay attention to whether the down is rated GOLD , SILVER or BRONZE for 2014 .
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    Layering system

    I'm a newbie to this forum . Looking to use a sleeping bag (prefer a center zipper ) and quilt for a over bag for layering (model after the military system ). Maybe a bivy . Looking to be able to...
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    true heights ...

    true heights http://true-heights.com/our-products/camping/hammock/
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    Fill power is not what it use to be . Shortage of...

    Fill power is not what it use to be . Shortage of down . The lower fill are cable of keeping you warmer as 800 did in the past . So mfg. have been coming up with new way to squeeze more warmth out ....
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    I'm planning on going to the outdoor summit in...

    I'm planning on going to the outdoor summit in two weeks . First time for me . Been to campus a number of times . Their is store in dayton that is getting ready to sell hammock . Currently under...
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    Newbie for NW Ohio

    I'm looking into hammock camping . Doing my homework on which to buy for winter camping . The ideal set up for strong winds and cooking . thanks to Facebook and the Appalachian trail page for getting...
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