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Since I am in the market for my first UQ, I am glad to read this thread (and a few others). I have been struggling with 3/4 vs full. I know people do UQ because it is undeniably better than a pad. ...

Sounds like your group has put together a pretty good alternative to a Philmont trek. By the way, the upside is that you will be at a place where you will probably be able to use your hammock. I...

Ouray is a great place to acclimate to the elevation. There are several dispersed campsites that you can use. Easy one to get to is Ironton Park. A little more difficult one to get to is on Camp...

Consider the Weminuche Wilderness

Elk Park to Needleton loop is 5 days. If you add additional nights at Chicago Basin, you will have time to summit four 14-ers and/or other notable 13-ers in the...

I have a Mayfly AND a Grand Trunk Micro Stool. The Micro Stool makes for a great ottoman. I enjoy a little luxury while roughing it.

I am re-re-re-reading the original post trying to visualize the finished layout. I guess seeing "water knot" triggered a visualization of a large loop like this sling/runner...

I have never seen or used a water knot tied that way -- only this way:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_knot
and
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uyq1yHZWYdA

The other way won't load the knot...

What is the deal with Thursdays? In October 2009, one weekend they had 50% off everything ending in .88. Is thursday the same as this or is it something else?

I don't have any dyneema cord yet, but I use the Ultrashear if I need to cut 550 cord or biltong. It uses standard utility blades. One of my favorite tools!
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I wonder how much of that $$$ is liabiltiy insurance. Sling slips because someone used it improperly, kills someone. In court, the attorneys always win. Aside from that, yes, sounds lucrative.

While I was looking for load straps for a trailer, something caught my eye, so I clicked and I was surprised to find...

http://store.riggingcentral.com/whoopie-slings-c87.aspx

South. I have several large trees in my yard, but I don't like their placement. I may set a post and hang between it and one of the trees.

I appreciate the welcome. I may have to think about that TX hang.

This forum seems to get a very high volume of activity. It's amazing how many folks there are in the hanging community.
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Picked up a HH Exped Asym at an REI garage sale for $42. Haven't used it yet but hope to soon. Been lurking a while but time to post.

I saw several folks using hammocks at a recent gathering...

Not trying to hijack, but I will post another option as well.

Cabelas has two different cords.

For 39.99, you can get their regular paracord. For 59.99, you can get their mil-spec 550 cord. ...