Yes! Just built one yesterday for taking in my camper for desert areas. Thought I'd try the one stake trick. After a bit inside I'd scootched down a bit with gravity and when I sat up, wham! So, for...
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Yes! Just built one yesterday for taking in my camper for desert areas. Thought I'd try the one stake trick. After a bit inside I'd scootched down a bit with gravity and when I sat up, wham! So, for...
Sadly, my health isn't allowing the trip this Summer. I'm on the mend but not fast enough to make it. At least I’m onto resolving a chronic matter that has plagued me for 8+ years, Thanks to Gundry's...
Bar B Q chicken with corn on the cob... always tasty!
I'm pretty hammock faithful myself. Been sleeping with my DB72 for so long now it just feels like cheating to sleep in the Raven!
It's on my calendar. Let's see if I can make it this year...
NEED……MORE……DATA!!!!!
Just ordered my Raven, 4491. Over a thousand nights in my DB72, expecting the same with the Raven. Interested in UQ design for Raven and suspension methods that works for...
The first (second, third, whatever) order couldn't have gone to a better hanger! Your work has given so much to so many…
Congrats, Paul. I just ordered mine, didn't check the forum for the order...
That's what I do, it's an experiment each time with wind and tarp height above ridge line, but it's been workable.
"how does one use an under quilt with this?
whipsnake"
granxman,
I've so far only suspended my quilts on my DB72 with lengths of bungie cord with hooks on the end. It's on the main...
I snoozed and missed the chance to order the first Raven, oh well, it's ordered now!
This will be my next hammock for certain. Picking the fabric is the hardest part.
Topcover option would be much appreciated, and you can have 6" of mosquito netting at one end and that should...
Just found out I won't be able to make it this year. Sorry, but just can't swing it this time.
Regrets.
Putting in the request for vacation days!
I have nothing against either. I've never met nor seen any gear from HG, so have no opinions whatsoever.
I have had the opportunity to 'hang' with Paul of UGQ, and got to discuss his business...
I find that if I stick a leg out on top of the quilt all of me will cool down while remainging mostly covered. Then as the cool of the night progresses the leg comes back in and all is well again.
While I was investigating top quilt 'answers' for myself, GoLite had a sale on down top quilts. I picked up both their 1 season and 3 season long quilts. I use one, the other, or both as conditions...
+1 on both SilvrSurfr and Zilla's replies. You will not find better content on the broad subject of hammocs than right here. Period. You will not exhaust this resource either, it keeps on giving by...
I don't recall the size but I got a tablecloth larger than that, and made an adjustable ridgeline that worked much like a whoopie sling. After gradually adjusting length, and ridgeline, I came up...
Depends a lot on what you care to cart around. I mostly motorcycle camp. My 11' hammock under a 12' tarp got pretty "close" in 3 days of rain. I ordered a 16' Kelty upon return. Awesome rig. Very...
I sleep on my side quite comfortably in a hammock. I guess that's why I like such a large one, 11' by 6'. Lots of real estate to get comfy in. Maybe try a larger hammock to see if it helps?...
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The blogs might be a great place for the equipment manufacturers to post equipment specific "how-tos"
Stowed works.
I spent three soaking rain days under the 12 and resolved to get a 16! I throw both in the car in case it happens again. I also throw the tarp over the ridge line so I can get the hammock up out of...
Thunderbird or Dangerbird72 would be my suggestion. I have well over 500 nights in my DB72 and still find it the most comfortable sleep ever.
Your legs are elevated, the blood flows back towards your torso, increases hydrostatic pressure so your kidneys get the clue to process and reduce fluid levels as it were. Not long before the bladder...
Thanks for yet another great weekend getaway in the hills! It's hard to leave for home.
Looks stormy in Minnesota on Wednesday, wet start for me maybe.
SR1355, are you coming through the Minneapolis area on your way or staying to the freeways more south? Care to ride together if you...
On the T-Shirt,
Make mine XL
Thanks!
And if Paul has any UGQ T's available..... bring me one!
or to comply with rules - "I'll take it"
I'll take the boots.
I've got the time off and plan to be there.
I have a DangerBird 72 made of double layer taffeta I believe from tablecloth blanks. I'm 220 and have well over 300 nights in it in and outdoors. Only in warm muggy weather do I wish for lighter...
got the dates in the calendar and will take vaca days at work to suit. I don't want to miss it like last year. Same campsite?
You found the site of the parks namesakes cabin. The cabin was relocated to the medina city hall property on cty 24. What a wonderful place for a settler to live. It's still wonderful.
Just tough it out for one week straight. Your body will sort out its issues. Worked for me anyway and now I'm full time at home or on the road.
Snow already in the hills? Hope you have your snowshoes and shovels handy for the season
I'd like 4 if you have any left.
My biggest fail comes in the morning. Fail to wake up on time!
Ditto, except in Minnesota the Mosquitos will drain you without a net or two so I put up with it to survive.
A 5/16" x 5" eyebolt at each end works great for me. 2x6 exterior studs go in all the way and a 4" for the 2x4 interior wall studs if you don't want any hanging out. Two years, no problems. 1980 slap...
Tease! Enjoy!!
Sad news, not done with renovation Can't make it this year. Sorry. Really sorry.
My house is 2x6. I've been hanging indoors for over 2 years without issues. *DO* use a hang calculator and measure your intended hammock to place eyebolts for the 30 degree angle to minimize strain...
Check out the UGQ waterproof down options. UGQ has a sale on now that may save you $. They aren't cheap but top quality throughout, and great people too.
Change them to whoopies and never look back. Pm me and I'll send you my explorer ropes for shipping. Same happened (not as bad) with only recommended knot. Whoopies are smaller lighter faster to set...
NewtonGT, better than 'looks' is how they sleep! My DB72 is far more comfortable than a select comfort bed, and when the girlfriend isn't sleeping over, I'm hanging in it. I'm about to order another...
I sleep in my DangerBird72 most every night indoors or out. It's crinkle taffeta, double layer to thwart the skeeters. For indoors you'd do well to get a 72" wide tablecloth factory crinkle taffeta...
Look for used ping pong tables that fold upright and roll for storage!
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