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I weigh about 80kg and got a reading of 85kg. Angle about 30-40deg. Unfortunately I can't try it again as one of the guys at work have busted the gauge, a pity as it is an expensive piece of...

The setup was Speer with no ridgeline. When I bounced it didn't add that much extra. The strain guage was one I borrowed from work and very accurate. I put it in line with the hitchcraft. ...

We are still using them for my kids as they are they are a lot lighter than myself. I've gone to the large Fig 9's as they pack flat. To date the kids find it easy to use the hitchcraft - I'm...

I've been using a bit of polarfleece with a foot pocket to keep it where it should. Can be a bit bulky but is fairly light. Mind you I'm in moderate temps.

Gidday Nudgeworth. My mum comes from Dunedin. About 28 years ago when I was in the RNZN I got to hump a little bit on Stuart Island. I would use knee high gaiters due to the thick scrub. Also...

Yup, after a "not quite right" sleep on the weekend and re-adjusting I think I'll give a ridgeline ago. I'm already using line that is 4mm so I'll use the same line for the ridge. If it means the...

The most I've done are 3 day adventure racing and as Doctari says, practice, practice, practice. Setting up is easy but when you are tired you need to have a system that is dead easy. I cannot...

Hey, we don't have Wal-Mart in my country and even though I live in a remote area I find really good quality stuff from reputable people like Speer Hammocks. Even with the shipping and exchange rate...

Poly top and bottoms, beanie and ...........warm furry socks! My feet are like my head, keep both ends warm - toastie on the outside, warm in between.

I don't use a ridgeline and have been fortunate as the trees where I hike are only about 4-5" in diameter and I can always find 2 that are about 4 meters apart (approx 12-13 ft). Just wondering...

Man that hurts! Even taking a step of 4" that isn't there hurts like hell. Hope it gets better. I know this is a hammocking forum but I've had a bad back and tried all sorts of stuff like sleeping...

For the record - I'm not an Aussie. I'm a New Zealander :) - (hence Kiwi Dad). But hey, I love this country, my 3 kids where born in OZ.

Yup - his customer service is top notch. I use a paypal account and ordered through his website by dropping an email for what I want and he return emails the price all up including postage to your...

How I wish we have foiliage like that near here! Top stealth camp.

Looks good. I'll have to make another soon too.

[I'm 6'6" tall (or short!]OOPs! No way am I 6'6" tall! 5'6" ............more like it! Short wheel base model.

I'm 6'6" tall (or short!) and have the standard homemade Speer - 8'? Saw a post from Grizzly of the HH knot to hammock and looking at trying that with the next hammock. I guess that's why I'm so...

As Blackbishop said, try making one. Ed Speer has quality material and ships to Australia no worries. Just bought some silnylon form him and only took 6 days to arrive. He's very easy to deal...

Hitchman, I use a Speer type setup with 3/16 ropes. Today I put an electronic strain guage on one of my ropes and got max 85kg (approx 187lb). I feel comfy with that so she'll do me.

I ordered the minis and they arrived within 6 days. Not bad for overseas. I've done the same as Btourer and gingerly tested my weight then bounced. They work exceptionally well, very easy to setup...

One good thing about up north here (or is it south for most?) you won't need any under quilt. I'm looking at taking my youngest to Hinchinbrook Island in october. Look it up on Google Earth - it's...

There aren't many where I am but people who do see my hammock change their thinking. One thing that has broadened peoples knowledge has been the internet and sites like this.

Yeah Stoikurt, I use a Speers that I made myself but with a different tie setup. I tie the knot in the hammock like Ed's but use 6mm cord instead of straps and use a prussic knot to adjust the...

Oops! - My appologies for vearing away from hammocks. Thanks for the info though.

I've been checking out some great info on the web for a few years now and one thing I'm trying out is ziplock bag cooking. Unfortunately most foods that are mentioned are brands that I have never...