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I built two Gemini systems. Mine has the elastic clews and my son's I built with 4 way stretch spandex fabric. The elastic clews work great, but boy do they love to get tangled! The spandex fabric...

Jared (SLD) will make you a hammock from any fabric you send him. You can have him order the fabric you want from Ripstopbytheroll.com, or you can order the fabric and have it shipped to him. Don't...

I've used my Gemini system a whole bunch this year. We took a 10 day, camping-every-night trip to Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, and Sequoia this summer. I slept in my hammock every night. On that trip it...

No-sew Costco down Gemini underquilt system. Well under $100, and warm.
http://leiavoia.net/pages/hammock/geminiquilt.html

Hmm, perhaps you were accidentally signing up to be a vendor? All they needed from me was an email, password, form of payment and a shipping address. I've bought stuff on AliExpress for years...

leiavoia's Gemini Underquilt system would be a great scout project. Mine has kept me warm so far down into the upper 30's. I haven't tried it any colder than that yet. While the clews work great,...

Definitely consider the Trail Lair. It is an awesome hammock, and Jared is a delight to work with. Have him put two sets of zips on it so you can adjust your underquilt from either side, unless...

I built one with 4-way stretch fabric ends (not mesh), and it is working very well. The only issues are that it adds a bit of weight and bulk to the quilt. It is a bit more challenging to stuff it...

Costco down throws? http://leiavoia.net/pages/hammock/geminiquilt.html

I wash my SLD Trail Lair in a very large garment bag with Atsko Sport Wash or Nikwax Tech Wash. That stuff cleans great, and eliminates smells. It should take care of the cat problem....

I just use some of these extra small Fusion wire gate climbing rated carabiners in my marlin spike hitch. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B1PDRE4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I...

Awesome. Just wait until you sleep in it! You're going to love it.

I'm in that minority with you. Not Warbonnet's fault you changed your mind or didn't do your research. That's the risk you ran trying to get in on the tail end of their sale on a holiday weekend...

I've taken to tying a big, loose overhand knot with each of the clews when the quilt is not hanging. Seems to be working pretty well for preventing tangling. On quilt set #2, my mom is sewing some...

I finally got my first Gemini set finished yesterday. I bought supplies to make two sets, but I wanted to finish the first one (with a couple deviations from the original design) and test it as a...

Toss it in the dryer on the no heat setting with 2 or 3 raquet balls or lacrosse balls. People always suggest tennis balls, but they leave that yellow fuzz all over everything. That should break up...

That looks great! I'm hoping my throws loft up a little bit more. I think I need to tumble them in the dryer (low or no heat) with a couple of lacrosse or racquet balls to get them to loft up.

How about an update to make the inner quilt ambidextrous? And maybe a couple of details in the material section of the instructions for DIY noobs like me (KAM snap size, grosgrain ribbon width). ...

Thank you.

Sorry, one more question: what width grosgrain are you guys using? 3/4"?

THANK YOU! I just ordered two of these two packs last night. I called and they are issuing me a credit! Boo-yah! For the record, the Costco customer service was very pleasant to deal with on the...

I kind of suspected that was what was going on. Thanks again!

Ok. Thanks for the response! I'm sure it will become apparent as I use the thing. I suppose I could swap snaps left to right for a dedicated head-right orientation.

Another question: these...

This is a brilliant design! I am very excited to build a couple sets of these-I have 4 throws on the way (local stores were out of stock). Leiavoia-is the inner blanked design ambidextrous? Can...

I spend a lot of winter nights fantasizing about camping in my hammock. My bed is pretty comfy, but my hammock is just dandy!

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See if they'll send you a 20 degree. I'd like to hear the Shug report on it.

The 30 degree UQ is sewn-through, the 20 degree UQ is baffled.

One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey - D!ck Proenneke https://www.amazon.com/One-Mans-Wilderness-Alaskan-Odyssey/dp/0882405136
D!ck Proenneke retired to the Alaskan wilderness where he built a...

I also have the Cosmic 20. Great bang for your buck! It is a good bag.

Are you talking about turning an ENO DoubleNest into an underquilt, or are you looking for an underquilt for a DoubleNest? I can't tell.

According to the manufacturer, the 30* one is sewn-through, the 20* one is baffled.
Size is 76" long by 63" wide, opened. 76" long by 31.5" wide when used as a bag.

https://outdoorvitals.com/product/outdoor-vitals-aerie-20f-down-underquilt-sleeping-bag/

Thank you for sharing your feedback and impressions, BCoop!

So, according the the manufacturer, the 30* is sewn-thru construction, the 20* is baffled. Dimensions are 76" long, 63" wide. They are very wide, as they double as sleeping bags. That also...

I stumbled across these guys today. They look like they could be quite a good multi-use budget underquilt. It is a small Utah company, goods appear to be made in China. I'm sure the craftsmanship...

I was going to suggest the same thing. Atsko is also available on Amazon, is cheaper than Nikwax Tech Wash, smells and feels the same, and cleans very well.

I LOVE my Trail Lair. It is configured the same as yours, it sounds. Jared is awesome! You are going to love that thing! Congratulations.

Good for you! Can't go wrong with the Trail Lair!

Too many acronyms, couldn't understand...

Honestly, if I could not feel guilty spending the $500ish to buy myself nice down top and underquilts, I'd do it in a heart beat! However, raising kids (and a wife) is far from cheap, so I have a...

Klymit Static V Insulated.

Did you check out the Simply Light Designs - Trail Lair? Tons of options, Jared is very fast, and his work is top-notch! Standard length is 11', but he'd make a 12' one if you want....

This was our first trip there, but I doubt it will be our last. It is incredibly beautiful!

Great! I am glad you like it! I just spent another two nights in my Trail Lair in Havasupai.
I have the two layer 1.1 oz, and find it very comfortable. I am curious about the 1.3 or 1.6 oz, just...

Martin_1, did your Trail Lair show up yet? Have you had a chance to try it out? I am curious to hear what you think!

It looks like it could be pretty good quality. Give it a shot and report back! :thumbup1:

It doesn't look like your dog thinks too highly of this setup in photo #2...

Congrats! I bought a Trail Lair (configured almost the same as yours, but mine is dual layer 1.1) last April and spent more than 20 nights in it last summer. Camping has never been so comfortable! ...

Well, you won't have to wait long. Jared is very fast! And his products are fantastic!

I bought a dual layer 1.1 Trail Lair in April and have spent about 15 nights in it so far. I love it. Top notch construction. Very comfortable. I went with the retractable option on the bug net...