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On my whoopies, inside the adjustable loop, I tie a short "common whipping" knot. It can actually slide along the loop if you wish, but I always leave it just where the loop becomes the bury...

I have tried the Natrapel and Sawyer sprays of Picaridin and they were ok. But the Picaridin insect repellent lotion seems to be better. It's my new favorite. Have used it all summer. I bout a...

Welcome! From a neighbor in Wayne County.

Bed pillows really crank my neck, but I love having a very thin pillow. My favorites... A neatly folded T-shirt, a lightweight down vest, Dutch's folding sit pad.

Generally use stuff sacks to keep collections of small things together.... First aid, food, toilet kit, clothes etc. I just stuff the biggies to keep dry (down, hammock) in the bottom Of The...

I have a Hexon 2.4 Double Layer in my "bed"room and I use a single layer for packing. Love them both. I'm a big boy and the material never feels like it handles the weight with no problems.

I stopped at a local (not big box or franchise) building/lumber supply house. They will just cut off a huge piece of it for me. Also, If there is a partial roll around, I can buy that as well. It...

I like the continuous Ridgeline and I keep it on the outside. I feel good putting lots of tension on the CRL then adjusting the location of the tarp without having to loosen it. Currently use...

I really liked making whoopies, and Amsteel is just so cool. I also prefer the non-stretch of whoopies compared to straps (especially on long hangs). But I find adjusting whoopies after adding...

Nice to know I am not the only one. Gonna have to try one of those bridge-style hammocks some time.

Okay. So I have loved my DL 2.4 Hexon from Dutch. It's so firm and not stretchy (I have had troubles getting out of those stretchier, parachute-fabric hammocks when I was discovering hammocks). ...

+1 Mountain Goat. Haven't used others.

It has been worth it for me. Early in Cubs, I realized when we got to Boy Scouts, camping every month, I would need something that helped me sleep well if I were to join in the fun with my son. ...

Help. I just bought a kitchen scale, too! Ive been lollygagging about buying one. But came across one at Aldi for $10 tonight. Got me. Now looking for a titanium model.

Could the sag be due to stretch in the lines? Perhaps a trucker's hitch could help really cinch those babies tight? Just a thought. Your setup looks nice and comfy though. And your little...

I tend to hang my Noah's 12 in A-Frame for privacy (at Scouting campouts). I find it helpful to hang the full ridgeline first and hang it TIGHT. Then hook on my Noah12. to simulate Hex shape, I...

300 here. I have done well with 1" straps from strapworks 1,750lb and 1/8" diy whoopies. Never a problem or worry. Honestly I'm sure I could just use the regular straps and 7/64 whoopies. My...

I have used the store-bought poof for snake skins. It does work and help you pack up the tarp. Essentially using them simply convinced me that I definitely needed to put true snakeskins on my wish...

I used dental floss and tied a common whipping around the bottom end of the loop. It has saved the loop from a number of slip-throughs. Works great.

Nice hanging with you this weekend! I was impressed you did 30F with no pad nor under quilt! Very tough dude!

I am pretty new to all of this so please forgive if my question if off-track.... But if it rains, or is dewy. Or snows, etc, won't your bed get wet if you integrate them and carry them together?

Well, My butt/back were somewhat cool without the reflectix but I was totally fine with reflecrix there. I was not really super cold. I would have slept without it but the reflectix made it...

I just tested my Jungle Blanket diy UQ down to temps about 30F, possibly a touch colder. I needed to supplement from butt to shoulders with a piece of reflectix, but it did much better than I...

Hope you all have a grand time! I will be so close in Mansfield all weekend, but unable to hang. Family thing. Hope you get beautiful frost mornings.

Must admit I love the whoopies. But then I was so pleased with splicing. And the skinny rope looks so sleak and lightweight. There is just something about rope that I love.

I have to admit...

As far as condensation, I have not had any condensation at all.
Unfortunately I can't speak to your other questions.
However, last night I added a secondary suspension to my jungle blanket...

I made an underquilt out of snugpak jungle blanket. And have used one as an over-blanket (no foot box). Easily got me to 50*F for 2 nights. I was very comfortable, but I can't say I felt that...

Guess I own six...
3 Yukon mosquito's (for me,son,and daughter)
1 Yukon double
1 Dutch Hexon 2.4 double (once it arrives...can't wait)
Oh and my initial diy rip stop whipped end.

Nice to finally meet some forms members face to face, Hobopelican & Diz. Too bad I couldn't stay. Thanks for showing me your setups. See you guys again, I hope

I just placed my first order with Dutchware and found myself shopping again after placing my order even before I left the website!

Jealous. I am anxiously awaiting my new hexon 2.4 double. Enjoy!

Congratulations, Heather! Thank you RSBTR for the chance.

Now just waiting on the Publisher's Clearing House announcement. Thay said I may already have won Millions!

You have been infected and are now a carrier of a contageous condition. Side effects include restful slumber even while camping and odd looks from others. However, a high percentage of these...

You have been robbed of the opportunity to splice your own Whoopies, but that just leaves more time for relaxing in the hammock! Not a bad trade-off. Enjoy!!

I'm not as experienced as most here, but I would guess mason line is not strong enough to be a reliable RL. Especially since abrasion from tree bark could rub it as well.

I just use it for tarp...

Ohio #84. On the list.

Doing shackles is so fun. Amsteel, Zing It, Mason Line, too. When doing soft shackles (especially the first few) I added about 9" of extra length to the starting cord. Gave my fingers more line...

I really want to go. Darn though. I have the kiddies (7 & 9) both weekends and nothing ever comes first above them. I am definitely watching this thread in case dates change. I level pretty...

That's a good idea on sharing one tarp for 2 people side by side.

Yes. I was thinking there would need to be some adjusting like this. I guess the legs of each stand don't HAVE to be equidistant. Plus I use 1/8 Amsteel soft shackles to hang the ridge pole so the...

I'm new to all this so not a ton of experience, but....

In order to cheaply experiment with snake skins (and because I wanted them immediately) I bought some cheap shower poufs, cut the string off...

I love how my Turtle Dog stands make possible hanging in my yard and at certain cub scout campouts.

Has anyone tried using 3 stands in a triangle formation to accommodate 2 or 3 sleepers? Seems...

Thank you,Codiac. Flying into Denver, driving to Scottsbluff then beginning my drive probly around 4pm Mountain time. So that 1st leg is longer than it appears.
your feedback is great. Thanks!

Thanks so much for the reply!

Howdy Husker
Last minute I find myself driving from Scottsbluff, NE to Ohio on I-80 and will likely need to stop to sleep midway through NE. Can't hike but I sure would love a spot to car-hang on a...

I use a loop turner for my 1/8" Amsteel and Zing-It. For braided mason line I use one of the skinny guitar strings as a loop duct taped to come perpendicular out of a very rigid cardboard tube. ...

Instead of beads, I used a common whipping of dental floss. I had to do this because I already made the Whoopi Slings. It has saved me from losing the loop in therr more than once. I put the...

I had been using sticks and that works great. But inspired by this thread, I figure it would be faster easier and cleaner if something were already attached. So I got some 12" long 10mm knitting...

Hi all, definitely interested in getting together. My schedule can be erratic and last-minute so I can't help set a date. However, I am watching with great interest and hoping I can meet up with...

Hello, Hangs.

Good to see another hanger from Ohio. Greetings from Amish Country! I, too, have just gotten into all of this. It's great to know camping can be rugged during the day and...