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Good thing I ordered mine last Thursday! Arrived today! I am stoked about doing this project. Alas, it will need to wait for this winter. Now until the snow arrives here in the Midwest is one of my...

I've done a 'google' search and a forum search for the material I should use for my top (and bottom) quilt. I haven't been able to find that answer.

I know everyone's milage differs; however, what...

Ok, I have a very long single piece metal pipe. Like 15 ft or so. I'll cut it down and then cut it in half and find a male-to-male connector since it won't fit into one another. Thanks!

For the two piece metal pipe that fit into one another; is the purpose of this for strength to keep the pipe from bending or just storage and transportation?

Great post. I may need to check this out next time I pass through Kentucky and have some spare time when I visit family in Tennessee (traveling from Illinois).

That is the exact machine I bought for my wife and I to use from Amazon. She uses it for crafts and such; I use it for gear making and what not. There are a crap ton of options on it yes, but, it is...

Thanks, Silvr

Well that looks like the problem. I only have it doubled and wrong diameter of line.

I larkshead/prusiks two loops on the ridge line approximately 12' a part. Then clip a nite-ize s-biner to the loops to grommets at either end of middle seam of the tarp. I'm having trouble putting...

Ok, I think I have my terms mixed up. I do use a prusiks..that's a larks head doubled, correct?

Using mason's line did cross my mind. I'll give that a go. Thanks.

I was missing some info. I was trying to get my 2 yrs old daughter down for bed whilst typing this on my phone..

1) Yes a silnylon tarp
2) I used amsteel because I had plenty left over
3 & 4)...

I have a 10x12' that I use s-biners to attach to two larks head loops that I have tied around my ridge line.

My ridge line is amsteel so it's quite slick. My larks head loops are a standard, run...

Anybody know if the Little Lusk Creek campground allows tent campers?

Derekd1 - was this the one you were thinking of?

Thanks.

I have heard that about Etown to GoG too. Thats why I was putting feelers out there for the ones that know the trail better.

A buddy and I are planning a 4d/3n backpacking/camping trip this fall on the R2RT. We have never overnight backpacked before. However, we are seasoned day hikers.

The thought is to drive two cars...

I'll Take it.

I've toyed with an adjustable ridge-line or a fixed ridge-line. I've got my '83%' figured. Do you really need to adjust much from the 83%? Which would you recommend ARL or FRL?

I work with a couple guys that worked in the Home Building scene for years. I asked them to be on the look out for scrap Tyvek from their buddies that are still in the business.

At my local Lowes I found a roll of Tyvek (3'x100') for around $35. I'm wanting to make a 4-seaon tarp that is roughly 10'x12' but to do so with this roll I'll need 4 taped seams. By taping the seams...

I'm planning a hike this spring. I was thinking about giving this one a try. A buddy lives in northern Indiana, the drive would be the same for him (3 hrs) as its would be for me (east-central...

I do have an REI 2.5" air pad I was thinking about using. It's a full length pad though. It is rather bulky. But I already have it.

I have the same question about 3/4 or full or even if an UQ is needed just a CCF SPE. I only camp a few times per year. Usually one with the family and one with buddies. The temps that I would be...

True; however, wouldn't an extra pillow be more bulky than 12 more inches of rolled up CCF?. I do have a pretty decent sleeping bag that I'll use as a TQ. It's a 20F mummy bag with a foot box.


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I'm in a battle with myself about what bottom insulation system would be best for my needs. I only camp/backpack about two to three times per year. Only in spring and fall because I'm a hot sleeper....

I hear the Wal-Mart cheapy blue CCF for $6 (approx) are used by many on this forum. Although, they are modified into SPE. Basically widened with small wings to keep your shoulders warm.

Nice tarp! I'm planning on making one from the same plans over this winter for use in Spring '14.

What was the most difficult part of the build for you?

That's true.

I was thinking wristies too. I actually made two pair out of some fleece remnant from Joann Fabrics. Turned out really nice. Just waiting on the snow to fall to try them out. Just an fyi, if you do...

If you were born in Paris, IL than you probably know Hume, IL. A buddy is from there. My father lives in Danville, IL aswell! Than as you know there is nothing like the Smokies when compared to the...

Great report! I love the Smokies, if you couldn't tell by my handle :D I'm quite envious. My wife, daughter and I were unable to make it down there this year; at all. We try to go at least once a...

I know there are many factors. I was looking for a very general answer. I know it's all trial and error. Typically I tent camp when temps drop to the 40's or colder with a 20+ bag (unzipped as a top...

I have a self inflating camp pad with an RV rating of 5.8. In theory; how cold would I be protected to if this were the only insulation I would use?

I am looking into making my own UQ. I have a couple of old (30+ yrs) down pillows that are just taking up valuable storage space. Could I use the down from those old pillows for my UQ filling?

I was wondering if anyone knows of any good 2 day loop hikes in either Illinois or Indiana. Looking to do a 2 day hike this upcoming spring '14. Thanks in advance.

Kevin

@Bubba - I measured my hammock at 10.5 ft (126"). So, 83% of 126" is ~104.5" Rounding up, would the 105" be of AmSteel or completed Whoopie?



@gmc - Would using your sketch with the...

I have an REI 2.5 self inflating sleeping pad with an R Value of 5.8. Assuming that this is the only bottom insulation i use, how cold could this protect to? Thanks in advance.

Kevin

Sadly, you are right about that. That is just where I prefer to do my hiking. Too flat around here.

I am new to this site and I've got the hammock bug. I currently have a store bought hammock I purchased from Cabela's years ago. I have only using it a hand full of times. It was a Cabela's brand...

Hey Forum,

My name is Kevin I live in East-Central Illinois. I'm an avid 'car' camper. However, I'm always on the look out on how to save on space/storage. I've had a hammock for quite awhile but...