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Hi Everyone,

I have made my own hammock following some ideas from you knowledgable chaps on here...Thanks.

I have not put it into commission yet although, I am sure it will work well.

OK...

I would have one if there is one left...

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Thanks, Sclittlefield for the comments. But I was hoping for an internal shelf just to put small loose items into...

Anyone else got any ideas?
Has everyone gone 'camping' or something?
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Hi Everyone,

I am at the stage where I need to include the Velcro for the bug netting on my new hammock. I know I will need to use the non-hook soft side of the velcro along the hammock sides. My...

I should have some multi-foil on the way soon....will keep you posted.
I am sure it is a good idea...we shall see !

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Hey Everyone,

I gave the designer of the 'ToffeeMonkey' Website an idea for a cool T-shirt based on his own designs focused on various sports...

I think you will agree it is a cool design - not...

After searching my garage and shed for the last couple of days for the experimental mat in question...my wife asked what i was looking for...???

Ooohhh that...did you want it then? It was in the...

I have not weighed it yet, but is weighs quite a bit less than my inflatable sleep mat.
I will try to post some photos soon...

You can buy various 'suitable' colours of Ripstop (Nylon and Polyester 1.5-1.7oz) in ebay UK that are reasonable at around GBP 2.50/m (Sorry I have a US/Russian keyboard that does not have the Pound...

Hi Everyone,

I have been reading with interest the discussions on types of insulations to use below your sleeping bag etc...

Well here in Europe we have a reasonably new type of insulation...

When I was staying in Alberta, Canada there was a news story of a guy mountain biking who came around a bend and crashed into a bear with her cubs. She chewed his face off and he played dead. He...

Check out this Kevlar based reinforcement material...

Some may of heard of it...it is expensive too, around 55 euros/m2.

But you can get reasonable size patches (50cm x 30cm) of it from this...

Some may already know of this site??? I am in no way connected to it just searching for sources of materials...and sharing.

Try this site for info on sewing and making all types of gear.
Some...

I have found some taffeta, but it is quite transluscent... Do you think this would work? I would double the hammock anyway for a pad. Not sure of the strength, but from what Warbonnetguy has said it...

My wife (hammock labourer) has a Husquvarna it cost 250 quid new and it is the business. Does almost everything you would need. You can get them quite cheap second hand too!

I think this may work for an emergency repair to a torn tarp if you are in the boonies...???


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I remember seeing some posts re Tri Rings and issues with webbing slippage...

Perhaps these would serve a purpose. They are Marine stainless tri rings with an anit web slippage device. Just a...

I am in the same boat and it is not so easy for me in England to find fabric...thankfully I did using lots of searches.

If I was 'over there' I am sure it would be easier. Try
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Hello Everyone,

This is a great site with a good community feel...Great!

I am into the Bushcraft/survival thing and I am a wannabe leathercrafter too

My interest in Hammocks came about by...

The tarp and suspension kit looks cool...do you not have any need for a mozzie net - you are in Oz right?