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Yes, the static charge could be troublesome, but I think there's a chance it could actually help too. If the styrofoam beads are statically attracted to the nylon, then they would theoretically...

Hey all, it's been a while! Some of you may remember me as the guy who made those hammocks with integrated insulation... And, well... I'm at it again :D

I'm thinking of deconstructing my first...

Just like you suggested in your other thread, I made the bottom shell larger and added darts to make a 2" deep shell. I didn't add quite enough fabric though and I get a little bit of compression,...

*shameless plug*

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/113756-Hammock-Insulated-with-Integrated-Bugnet-The-HIIB

Thanks! Yes, our property has a small orchard (we're slightly overwhelmed with all the cider in the house right now!).

This insulation is underneath the hammock (an attached underquilt) so there's...

Ah right, sorry! Yes, all the detailed information is in the two links at the bottom. Insulation is synthetic and the bugnet is zippered (7' on one side, around the head end, and 3' down the other...

Update: I have two 8" continuous loops made from orange 7/64" Amsteel that I will include as well!

Update: This project is now for sale! See the thread in For Sale section here: https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/116349-Complete-sleep-system-3lb-1-5oz

Asking $250 CAD + shipping....

Update: This project is now for sale! See the thread in For Sale section here: https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/116349-Complete-sleep-system-3lb-1-5oz?p=1526064#post1526064
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Hey everyone,

I'm planning on selling my first prototype hammock as I want to build another (I got a sweet deal on alpaca insulation!). I'm only hoping to recoup my costs for the project so I'm...

El cheapo polyester quilt batting from Fabricland [emoji12] next one will be climashield Apex for sure. Just have to find a Canadian source because shipping + exchange rate was atrocious!

Thanks a lot, Dutch!

Thanks Redoleary! I think it's called the Quick Hitch? I've changed knots so many times I can't remember [emoji14] check out the Beckett Hitch thread in the suspension forum for a bunch of great knot...

Thanks so much WV! Your insulated slings were my inspiration for this project [emoji2]

I just used regular poly sewing machine thread for the loops as I didn't do them by hand. There are so few...

Thanks! The hammock is approximately 10'6" and the insulation is Poly-Down quilt batting from Fabricland.

Okay, so it needs a better name. I'm open to suggestions. Some of you may have seen my build progress thread but I wanted to start a new thread to showcase my completed project! I'll let the pictures...

You guys and your tiny trees :-P the trees in my area (Vancouver Island) that are good for hanging are about 6' diameter, usually closer to 12'!

Bug net is sewn on! I still have to do a little grey triangle at the foot end as a finishing touch, but she's ready to hang :D I only had enough daylight for a couple cell phone shots (before I put...

You (combined with some of WV's posts) were the inspiration for my insulated hammock with integrated bug net! https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/112560-Material-on-its-way!!! I love...

Just had a quick look at the video and my immediate reaction is very hesitant; tape adds much more weight and rigidity than thread, and welding looks to be very slow. I think I'll stick with thread...

Thanks everyone for the kind words!!! I just finished pinning the bug net and I'm going to change to 100% bug net on top instead of doing a combination with the ripstop. Lighter, simpler, and...

Not so crazy ;)

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/112560-Material-on-its-way!!!

Kevlar straps (soon to be mule tape if I can ever find some in Canada!) to Amsteel continuous loops a-la Anti-Gravity Gear:
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Convince your wife to drop what she was doing and take pictures...

Picture time!

First, assemble your lovely new materials:
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Then, oggle over your snazzy new hi-tech fabric:
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Gently caress your 0.5oz bug net:
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I should also point out that it is currently 27°C and I am in shorts and T-shirt and I don't feel too hot. Perfect!

Well folks, I am currently lounging in my insulated hammock! I think the project is more or less a success... There's a bit of compression of insulation under my bum due to the unexpected...

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I think you need to put in the tiniest bit of effort with your own research. You don't even need to use the search function; a good chunk of the posts on the front page of the DIY...

Good questions! I live in Comox on Vancouver Island, BC, and our weather is VERY mild all year round... From Wikipedia: "Due to its position on a small peninsula surrounded by the waters of Georgia...

Will do! I'm a semi-pro photographer so I should be able to document this well... That is if I can remember to take the time to photograph each step :P

I picked up some insulation yesterday! I...

Yea I gotta get a name for that knot! I can't really tell how you're tying it. Would you be able to make a video?

Holy necro-bump for a completely irrelevant comment!

Well done, sir.

Thanks! It made more sense to me than insulating the whole hammock. I live on Vancouver Island (west coast of Canada) so venting isn't really needed for me as our temps are pretty mild all year...

You got it! Sewn directly to the hammock body on a diagonal as shown in the diagram. I still have to find some insulation if anyone knows of something like Apex 3.6 in Canada!

Thanks, I will! I forgot to mention in the first post that I'm using the XTrekker system for attaching a bug net, but the fabric triangle at the foot end is going to extend 4 feet up from the...

Ahhh so excited, I just bought fabric for my insulated hammock with integrated bug net!

5x yards of 1.6oz HyperD in charcoal grey
3x yards of 1.0oz HyperD in blaze orange
2x yards of NS50...

Just to US or are you sharing the love with your syrup living friends north of the border?

I've been curious about this too... I'm planning on making a synthetic insulated hammock (no venting possible) with 1 layer of either 2.5 or 3.6 APEX. How different would sleeping on 3.6 be as...

Hmmm... A prussik with a quick release toggle, with the potential for some adjustability... I like it! I have to sew some loops in the end of my tree straps now. I'll test 'er out with my 1" nylon...

I'm wondering the same thing... Is it that much heavier than amsteel? All this fiddling is making me long for the simplicity of a 12'-15' mule tape tree strap hitched to an amsteel/dynaglide CL as...

What weight rating is that spiderline? The only stuff I have is 250lbs and it's for my downrigger :-P

Thaaaaat sounds pretty spectacular to me! Hmm... Might have to start looking at trail sticks for tree protection... Do you think the double Becket would be equally solid with Amsteel CL on Amsteel...

Like others have said, the effect on comfort and lay is null. The whole point of a ridgeline is that you can hang your suspension at 30* or tighter and the hammock will stay the same. However, you...

That's awesome, thanks!

Yes, more details please!!! So, dynaglide CL in the channeled end, correct? Then this double Becket hitch to your dynaglide suspension? How is your suspension attached to your tree strap, and what...

Shoot, you're totally right. For some reason I always thought West Marine was a Canadian company! I just tried a test cart and the "ship to store" isn't available, so I'm assuming the free shipping...

If you watch the videos, you'll see that the method Tyler suggested and the video I posted are two completely different techniques. Yes, burying the end back onto itself will likely work fine, but I...

Thanks, that's what I was thinking!

Looks pretty nice to me! Any idea on the FP of the down? How much was the pillow?

Ahhh okay that doesn't look too bad, thanks for the link! This https://youtu.be/bRjqMKLS99A is more what I was looking for but I have absolutely no idea how to do that with 8 or 12 strand.

Off topic from the original question, but you mentioned a backsplice in the Amsteel in your original post; have you done one of these before? Do you have a guide to follow? I've only seen the...