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Thank you! I wound up making my own, out of noseeum.

Years ago, a member named xtrekker had a video describing how he calculated the size and angle of the triangles at the ends of the hammocks. But those youtube videos are gone now. Anyone have any...

I used this video to build the 'arial' bridge hammock. You'll have to watch, take notes, and build your material list. All the info is there, just not 'spoon fed'. I know there are several others,...

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The piece that I ordered (should arrive today) is 12"x12", so it may not be long enough if the one you have is 14". I will snap a photo of the remaining piece after I remove what I need, which...

I ordered some felt to update my FF stove wicking material, and don't need all of it. What size wind screen are you wanting to make? I'm sure I can part with some of the excess material.

The mayfly sits way low to the ground. A quilt would likely be on the ground.

I made a quilt for my bison chair a couple years ago out of some scrap material & insultex (or was it climashield?) I had lying around. Looking forward to breaking it out again this weekend.

You enticed me to pick a 0deg incubator to compliment the 0deg burrow I picked up at PSH Fall Sprawl. Very excited!

+1 this, and maybe use a smaller gauge wire for splicing. I have used an old guitar string (B or high E) for zing-it/lash-it, and it works pretty well.

I have used zip ties on a couple sets of whoopies that I originally built without beads. I trimmed the tails really short, and didn't cinch them down too tight.

Going to give this contest another shot.

I want to build a bridge hammock that will fit under my 12 foot tarp with doors shut. Zippered bug net/over cover, extra space for storage, and a ridge...

It was a beautiful day today in South Carolina. Highs got up into the 80's for the first time this year. I took a half day off from work, and decided to take a nap in the back yard. As I was...

Welcome! I'm also in Easley. I don't live far from Sam's. If you're coming to town and want to see a few different hammocks/tarps, shoot me a message. I'm always looking for an excuse for a 'test...

We have an 8 lb mini chihuahua/rat terrier mix in our family, and he loves to be our guard dog when we go camping. We used one of those retractable webbing leashes for a while. We extended it, and...

I started a WIP thread for mine a LONG time ago, and never finished documenting it. I've been using the hammock for months now. I keep telling myself that one day I'll snap some more photos, and...

Welcome! From Easley, SC. I can't believe it's only March, and I'm already seeing mosquitoes.

Welcome to the forums. 'The right hammock' is completely subjective. That being said, there are pros and cons to everything What one person may perceive as a flaw, someone else considers to be a...

Hello Dutch, I'm Adam, and I'd like to tell you about my under quilt.

I made my synthetic top quilt (blaze) orange outside, and black taffeta inside. I really should build a coordinating under...

I've built half a dozen or so gathered end hammocks, all thanks to the DIY pioneers who came before me here on HF. My recent fascination has been with redesigning a bridge. I want to build a bridge...

I have noticed that most scout camping areas are cleared fields. The only trees are generally on the outskirts of the camping area. So, it might be a good idea to recommend that the scouts who want...

Me and my crew are hitting the road around 3pm from Easley. Productivity level at work is at about 20%.

Just briefly looking at the 'ham bunk' system, with a 2.5 meter top bunk, you would need a 3-3.3 meter bottom bunk. Note, in this setup, there's no room for a ridgeline on the bottom bunk, because...

I know this is running the risk of turning this into a derail, and it's my fault, so I'll tread carefully. This is one of the inherent problems with using analogies. Yes, they sometimes help people...

I see this move being similar to Budweiser bringing a craft beer to market. The manufacturers are paying attention to their consumers, and doing what they can to tap in, and generate sales and...

When I backpack camp in warmer weather, one of the luxury items I've started bringing is an alite mayfly chair. But, when I saw this thread, I knew that the mayfly was way too low to the ground to...

Welcome from Easley. PappyAmos gives good advice. Check out Palmetto State Hangers. I know a majority of the leadership lives in and around the Columbia area. Most of the group hangs occur not...

Welcome from Easley. Looking forward to meeting you FBH weekend!

I went ahead and added myself and two cohorts to the spreadsheet. Prayers that these antibiotics kick in, and knock out this awful ear/sinus infection. The young one is not coming to this one, but...

Mine is 'home-brew', made using the DIY Gear supply instructions, so it uses 2" wide velcro, and a drawstring channel in the bottom to cinch it closed. The stuff-sack is attached at the foot, much...

I recently put together a 5.0+2.2 apex top quilt, and was very pleased with it's performance. I would be comfortable taking this piece of gear down into the teens, with little else. My current UQs...

I just finished a 15F TQ last night. Looks like it will be overkill for this weekend at Lake Greenwood, and I'm sure it'll do the job for Frozen Butt.

Merry Christmas friends. May God continue bless each of you and your families, and use you to bless the lives of others.

I'm in. Thanks for the kind offer, and Merry Christmas.

I am very blessed with great family and friends who enjoy getting together regularly to spend time outdoors. We started several years ago going car camping together; each time trying a new park. ...

Welcome for a SC hanger, with roots that run from Niceville, FL.

gnar has decided on a 3/4 length (60" by 48") under quilt. Here is the 'needs list' to build two <> 20*F Climashield under quilts:
Climashield 20* 3/4 Underquilt

5.0 oz Apex Climashield (60" w)...

If you would like me to make you a list, I will need some desired specifications first:
1. 3/4 length or full length
2. Just to clarify, you do want to have it be rated for approximately 20*F,...

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I think Gresh was referring to his own post being deleted, because it isn't exactly on topic (though I do appreciate the cred [emoji6]).

But yes hk2001, that's the short version.

This is a long shot (I think), but I’m going to put it out there, and see what happens. This is inspired by the thread miyanc started in late September, where he offered to do DIY as barter for...

Or, a good sized dogbone. Maybe splice your leftover whoopie hook onto one of the eyes, and make the overkill pack hanger. ;)

I wouldn't want to hang from a zing-it/lash it prussic/klemheist. Maybe make the adjustable piece from dynaglide, so it has a higher weight rating, and will 'lock' into the hook better?

You won't save nearly as much (if any) on weight as you would vs whoopie slings. You may pick up a couple inches of adjustability due to not needing the adjustably bury portion of the UCR. The...

I haven't found any reflective hollow braid (dyneema) line, much less that fits in a flyz or stingerz. I am more likely to trip over a guy line than to clothesline myself on my CRL, so I do use...

The hooks only (appear to) fit on 7/64 diameter amsteel, so I imagine your soft shackle will be too wide for it, because of the bury. I know my whoopie hooks have to be placed on my continuous hooks...

I understand the temptation. Even if it's only 600FP, 1 LB of the stuff could make a good 20F top quilt. The fact that the seller can't answer what FP it is definitely raises a flag, but that's why...

I'm afraid not shroud. But to clarify, I bar tacked the pack hooks to the hem of my hammock, using some 3/4" reflective grosgrain.

The lawson line has a core in it, so it doesn't flatten like the braided dyneema does. Because of this, the line doesn't fit under the antenna. So, no, I would not recommend using the glow wire...