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I agree that the main point of an over cover is to trap heat and block wind. I've gotten 5-10 degrees warmer inside the cover. You gotta have a vent though, both for condensation and to not...

Beautiful! That would be perfect for my BIAS WWM hammock. Very jealous

Except that its GSMNP and you're REQUIRED to stay IN the shelters. Also it was 24F each night and on top of a mountain. They had plenty if room in the ladder to get by. Oh and did I mention there...

Yes! Love it

Thanks! I'll try that

I believe the material was listed as calendared.

Good to know. I just don't want to be spraying it all the time, plus that stuff smells awful :-P

I have other hammocks that have zero static. My BIAS WWM is great in that respect. Just seems like its this 1.1 2nds material from DIY gear supply. It's got a kind if glossy finish on it, while my...

Lol, good idea! The suspension-less UQ, definitely no worries about cold drafts

Debris outside, dog hair inside. I have 2 dogs and one is a husky mix so there is constantly dog hair on me, and as I get out if the hammock the static grabs tons of it

Hey guys,

I love my first DIY hammock. Its a simple single layer 1.1, hunter green human-swallower. Its wide and long and just super comfortable, compact, and light. But it has so much static...

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=2799&pictureid=19077

How about this one? Hanging from the rafters of the shelters along the AT through the Smoky Mountains. Earned me the...

Love me some Key West! Great view and great pic. Hope the girl was cute at least

The only problem I see with splicing the fixed loop of the whoopie through the channel is that A) you'd have to cut/take apart the whoopie if you wanted to change it later and B) there's no drip...

Glad it helped! Heavy fishing line, great idea. Was it hard to push through without bending? That'd be my only concern, but 30lb is some heavy stuff, probably pretty stiff

Well I've found 8" to be a good size for sewn channel hammocks. If the Skeeter Beeter is the same as my Nano 7 then that should be a good size. I don't know the Hennesys well enough to know why they...

I made a video all about it. I also have one for making whoopie slings. Here ya go:

http://youtu.be/xcoKeXAwBZY

Mohican is cool with me since I've never been there. But I know you guys go there a lot

This might finally be the first OHang I can actually make it to. Been trying for like 6 months and its always been on a weekend I'm busy. I can do May 3!

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Wow that's seriously impressive! I knew this stuff was strong but wow that makes me feel a lot more confident to hang in some riskier places.

I'm glad it helped! Happy hangin'

Glad to help!

I made a video about making a fixed length ridgeline with a fixed loop and locked brummel at both ends. I had some questions just like yours about how to finish the second brummel so I uploaded the...

Thanks! Glad you found it so helpful. Anyone can definitely do it with the right technique and tools.

Once you figure out how to do it all you want to do is make more right? Sorry I don't know anything about UK suppliers

I bought some pre-made stuff before I figured out how to do it myself, and everything was made extremely well (very exact, no stress signs, made to manufacturer specs). But once you get the process...

I bet picture hanging wire would work fairly well too if it was thick enough. Yeah I added a link in the description to my other video showing the tapering. But you did it right, and what a...

Thanks! They make actual tools called "Fids" which are kinda like a knitting needle with a loop at the end. But they're expensive, and of course you have to order them. Most people probably have some...

Hey guys,
I saw this article yesterday, and couldn't help but think of all of us gear junkies here on HF. My first thoughts were "I wonder what the Oz./Sq.Yd weight is..." and "Who will be the first...

I always pack my tarp in the outside pocket of my pack. That way I can pull it out and set it up first (another advantage over tents), then take my time setting everything else up. It also works in...

Nice job, glad it helped you. I agree I think lots if different wire can work it just needs to be slightly stiff to push through, and slightly tough so you can bend/rebend and pull on it.

Awesome, glad it helps

I added a link in the description to the ridgeline video I made where I show the tapering process in better detail. Thanks, sometimes it makes thing go a little smoother right? Lol

I have quite a bit a First Ascent gear now (all bought using different promotional deals) and I've been very satisfied with all of it. The downlight jacket keeps me toasty warm when it's freezing out.

Exactly! No worries about widow makers there. When I saw the spot I knew I had to make it work

Well I've always used 4" as a minimum for my buries. I'm about 160lbs and that has never failed for me. I've made a hammock for a friend who is about 195-200lbs and made the continuous loops exactly...

Here's a shot from our 2011 Algonquin trip. I was only a hammock lounger at the time, but this was a pretty sweet spot to hang out. 48904

I noticed the same smell on my 40F Burrow, but only when I pulled it up close to my face while sleeping. I have 2 dogs but I still noticed it. I just figured exactly what Fronkey and Thorwren said,...

Welcome! I've found that if I hang my foot end about 6" higher than the head end it solves the sliding issue

Sorry I should have put a link to the other video where I show the tapering. But you did it right, or the same way I do at least. I'm glad you found some good wire for a fish tool, and you're right...

Awesome! If your like me that's an accomplishment. Glad I could help

Thanks! Yep I definitely did that a few times

Awesome! Glad it helped. I tried quite a few knitting needle type tools, but the wire does it. I've got a couple hammocks now, but they are all sewn channel.

Thanks! Glad it helps

Thanks for all the positive feedback everyone! Here is my next video: As requested, How to make Whoopie Slings:
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Hey guys,
I've been slowly tinkering as I make my first DIY bridge hammock, and to complete the suspension I needed to make a pair of whoopie slings. So, since I got so much positive feedback on my...

I like dynaglide myself. Plenty strong for me, and it does save a little weight. I know I've compared Amsteel whoopies to dynaglide ones before and I believe it's only a weight savings of about 1oz....

I went with the 56" width and I'm very happy. There is tons of room in it, and for the few grams extra its worth it. I was using a GT Nano before which is 48" so I wanted more than 4" extra, and 8"...

Ok, you all confirmed my thoughts about it. Just thought I'd throw it out there

As did I. That's why I thought it would be a good idea to show people. I wish I could've seen it done the easy way before I spent hours figuring it out. Thanks!