Has anyone tried using this stand at the beach? About to head out for an overnighter with our scouts and I just hate sleeping on the ground, even if it is sand. My only concern is if the rebar will...
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Has anyone tried using this stand at the beach? About to head out for an overnighter with our scouts and I just hate sleeping on the ground, even if it is sand. My only concern is if the rebar will...
My grandfather used to use his for sewing leather and other heavy materials that would have torn up my grandmothers new machines. Great find and let us know how the restoration project goes.
I have the 8x10 blue tarp from walmart. I weighed it as 880g which is 31 oz. So the gear guide weighs a touch more but packs a lot smaller and has great tie outs.
There are so many tarp options out there. If my wife's thread injector was working I would have made a DIY tarp. I ended up getting a Kelty Noah 12 and have used it for the first time this last...
Thanks for all the replies. Looks like my trouble was I did not control the attached lines somehow. I just had them hanging loose and that was causing all kinds of trouble. Have the tarp spread...
Just back from a rainy overnight trip. Had a great time and got to test my gear in the rain. I am using my new Kelty Noah 12 tarp and really liked the amount of coverage it gave me....
Welcome to the forums. Headed out in 1 hour for a short overnight backpacking trip with my Scout unit in the cold and rain here in Austin.
Welcome! Enjoy the trees and being off the ground.
Help.
I have just upgraded my tarp from the big blue beast from Walmart to a Kelty 12. I chose the 12 since it will be my only tarp for awhile and needs to serve as a ground shelter and sun shade...
One of our families favorite shows is Mythbusters. The new season is coming up and starts with Duct Tape Island to continue to explore the uses of that magical tool. Have a look at the set of...
Here is a great list of ideas for the Ultra Cheap Light Weight gear to go from nothing to camping for $200 bucks this is hosted on the Gossamer Gear site.
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I used a small stuff sack with some clothing in it under my knees when I had that and it helped.
From the Grand Trunk website
GT Skeeter Beater Pro
Weight:
28oz
Dimensions
10.5 x 5ft
Capacity
400lbs
Fabric
Parachute nylon silk
I have created a Hammock Monster. He has setup his hammock with or without tarp everyday this week and is laying in it reading his book again today. Glad he loves it and is eager to go out camping...
I was looking at the IKEA page (thanks for the music to go with it Catavarie :cool: ). The lightest down comforter is almost 4 lbs due to the fill used. The poly filled comforter in the same price...
I had this same choice myself just a couple of months ago. I liked the integrated bug net and price point of he skeeter beater but I decided against it due to the way the suspension is connected. ...
Was driving in the car and had a "Duh!" moment on my search for a TQ. Going to start looking at the Thrift store, Walmart and IKEA for an inexpensive down comforter. If I cannot locate something...
Thanks for the input. Will see if I can mod the IX UQ design to create a TQ with a footbox. Will have to look at the Climashield for the TQ.
The pattern on thru hiker is for a down TQ. Is IX not a good option for a TQ? Am I better of to keep using the sleeping bag until I can save up enough to DIY or buy a down TQ? There seems to be...
I have seen the great guide for the IX UQ here and a few other locations. I have seen the detailed guide for the KAQ and for the PLUQ. I may be blind but I have not seen a sticky or another good...
Car or backpacking I bring a pair of clothes to sleep in. Light weight in summer and heavier for winter. Having a clean pair of clothes for sleeping in is so much more comfortable. Even when I...
This is what happens when I take the dogs for a walk with the Wife. The elusive Gear Guide tarp is seen in the wild. :lol:
My son just could not resist the draw of a nice spring day and grabbed his gear to setup his hammock in the backyard. He added his tarp and is now happily reading as he lays in his hammock. Love...
Welcome to another Scouter
hangNyak thanks for the pics. Really helps seeing the 12 setup to compare with what I have seen of the 9. Was worried it would be too big but seems about right. It would be my only tarp and since...
I bought a Grand Trunk UL as my first hammock and personally found it too narrow for me and returned it. I am about your size 5'11" and 210lbs. I instead got a ENO DoubleNest and feel a lot more...
Regarding 9 vs 12. Was thinking the 9 in a diamond configuration but the posts about the 12 have me wondering if a 12 in a square would give more options. It would add about a half pound I think to...
I looked at the Chinook tarp but really like all the tie out points on the Kelty for close the same price. The weight is listed as 1lb 7oz. I know I could go lighter with a more expensive piece of...
I am looking to upgrade my tarp from the cheap blue heavy WalMart tarp I have been using. My budget is tight so trying to keep it in the $40-$60 dollar range. Since my wife's thread injector is in...
Looks like as long as I have the room I could use an IX UQ for a backpacking trip. Unless I can save enough for a good down TQ and UQ.
Any pics of this conversion of your Walmart pack cover? I saw that Just Jeff has plans for his DIY pack cover/gear sling at http://tothewoods.net/HomemadeGearPackCoverGearHammock.html. If I could...
Thanks for the pictures. It helped answer a question I had regarding the DIY IX UQ. Now I can see how big it is for packing it.
Perhaps I can build a free standing hammock stand that comes apart and then convince my scouts to each carry a part of it. :lol:
Welcome from another Texan. +1 to what others have said about Shug's videos, Just Jeff's website and really enjoyed The Ultimate Hang as a good resource as well.
Well thought out response Dallas. If you need more people to help with this discussion please reach out to us.
Titanium_hiker, there is a ranch portion that has cabin type tents. Most however...
Thanks for sharing the reply Dallas. I can see the concern with impact on the trees but that could be addressed with proper strap usage. The argument about sleeping area is a more valid concern. ...
Welcome back to the trees
Glad to see you gave it another shot. I dread going back to the ground now. :)
Wow, lots of replies and great input. I have good outdoor skills and first aid training so that part is all covered. The wife is a worrier so not sure I could get it to fly. I take my my son with...
I have been thinking of taking a few simple solo hikes. My biggest issue I think is going to be convincing the Wife. Since one of the basic rules of safe hiking that is taught to Boy Scouts is the...
Like the setup, need to plant me some poles in my yard.
I know it is totally irrational but I worry about hanging stuff on my suspension or ridge line because it is too heavy. However, I have no problem dropping my 200 lbs into the hammock to sleep. ...
Nice work.
I use the Figure 9 tent line kit http://www.niteize.com/products/figure-9-tent-line-kit for mine and love it. Light weight, reflective, highly adjustable and was just 10 bucks at REI.
Welcome from a new hanger as well in Round Rock. I have found that Friendship park at Lake Granger and Russell Park at Lake Georgetown both offered enough trees to hang. Russell had the better tree...
I am using an ENO Double as well. What you are referring to can happen in any gathered end hammock. Just Jeff mentions this on his page about building a gathered end hammock...
Sounds like you are well on your way there. Enjoy the time.
I have kept mine on and see no reason to remove it. Great place to put my light and glasses at night.
I am sad to read that. We are headed to Philmont in 2013 and had planned to bring my hammock. Perhaps they will realize that a tent offers no additional protection vs a hammock by then? :D
We...