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  1. Thread: Hammock Ends

    by OutCold
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    Tried whipping the ends never could get rid of...

    Tried whipping the ends never could get rid of the ridge under my calves no matter how I bunched it. Sewed the end channels ( in my opinion takes only a couple more minutes than whipping). Never once...
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    I would try a therm a rest self inflating style...

    I would try a therm a rest self inflating style pad half inflated the extra padding is divine! I recommend the long wide ones for hammock 76" x 25" (better coverage). You can usually find alps...
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    I am 185# and never had any issues with my 1.0...

    I am 185# and never had any issues with my 1.0 hyper D hammock and have hung in it probably 30 times. Still holding strong with no tears. That seems really weird it would tear from you laying in it....
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    Votes is in!

    Votes is in!
  5. I love using my pad. I have a 1.5"x25"x78" Therm...

    I love using my pad. I have a 1.5"x25"x78" Therm a Rest self inflating with mummy taper. I use a 1.9oz single layer 11.5' DIY gathered end hammock. I feel that the pad half inflated gives a little...
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    Congrats on the win! Good luck on your first DIY....

    Congrats on the win! Good luck on your first DIY. After you finish you're going to have a hard time not spending your life savings on DIY stuff!
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    Posted pictures earlier of my 100# white German...

    Posted pictures earlier of my 100# white German Shepard I bring with me, but on this last trip I had an epiphany! I realized he could carry beer for me! There was enough room for 2 Coors Banquets! He...
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    Touche! :-)

    Touche! :-)
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    My point is just not worry... There are obviously...

    My point is just not worry... There are obviously better options but sometimes we worry to much when there are simple solutions. Besides patchwork on gear makes you look like a seasoned veteran!
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    Duct tape on my sleeping bag has been holding for...

    Duct tape on my sleeping bag has been holding for 2 years!
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    Thanks for the input. Ill probably start mine...

    Thanks for the input. Ill probably start mine tonight. JustBill I will make sure to extend the webbing well past the hammock. Ill let you know how it goes.
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    Hyper D 1.0 Bridge Hammock

    Has anyone built a bridge hammock out of 1.0 hyper D? I have a gathered end that is just a little short for me that holds me fine (185#), that I would like to turn into a bridge hammock, Im just...
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    Sorry to hear that... Its tough losing a family...

    Sorry to hear that... Its tough losing a family member/best friend.
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    My dog loves coming with me... especially in...

    My dog loves coming with me... especially in winter!
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    Plus one for sharps on everything!

    Plus one for sharps on everything!
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    I love all my hammock stuff. But backpacking...

    I love all my hammock stuff. But backpacking stuff, I regret ever buying canister stoves! There is something to be said for the peace and quiet of an alcohol stove that goes with the serenity of the...
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    DIY 1.9 oz digital ACU 11.5 foot hammock!

    DIY 1.9 oz digital ACU 11.5 foot hammock!
  18. Do I sense a fellow climber/hanger?

    Do I sense a fellow climber/hanger?
  19. I have hung myself and a friend on one stud each...

    I have hung myself and a friend on one stud each side of my garage (290#s total) no issue. Three anchors is definitely a safe bet but two on each side would probably also do the trick. The only...
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    Congrats on on your first DIY! Can't wait till...

    Congrats on on your first DIY! Can't wait till your photos are up.
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    I 2nd a custom TQ!

    I 2nd a custom TQ!
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    Fronkey's Hammock Wedding!

    Congratulations! Wish you two a lifetime of happiness! Don't forget the hammock on the honeymoon! Nothing like hanging on the beach between two palms losing count of how many Mai Tais you've had! ...
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    The alps mountaineering pad doesn't have any type...

    The alps mountaineering pad doesn't have any type of insulation in it. My guess would be you might make down into the 50's with that. For cold temps with a pad I would look at the exped downmat, but...
  24. Ill take 2! Sweet build!

    Ill take 2! Sweet build!
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    I thoroughly enjoy a self inflating pad in the...

    I thoroughly enjoy a self inflating pad in the hammock. It adds a little extra comfort and they are cheaper and way more durable. Plus heaven forbid he has to go to ground he won't be S.O.L. [emoji6]
  26. Just saw this post. Looks like a lot of fun but I...

    Just saw this post. Looks like a lot of fun but I know nothing of the area. You could pm the OP. I think rivers and creeks are easier to fish and you can cover a lot more area (fish cant hide from...
  27. Thread: SoCal Hangouts

    by OutCold
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    Hey wait a second... I live in OC too! Sweet a...

    Hey wait a second... I live in OC too! Sweet a group hang, I would love to meet other hammockers and see some different setups. Ill be trying to make this for sure! Too bad all the gear manufacturers...
  28. What type of fishing (i.e. Stream, river, lake,...

    What type of fishing (i.e. Stream, river, lake, ocean?)
    Being that you're from Chicago what's too cold?
    I love the eastern & western sierras but its better spring through fall. Mostly snow covered...
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    Its not that bad. It encourages you to...

    Its not that bad. It encourages you to participate instead of just read what everybody is saying. I've been on here for 3 months and Im only on post 27...but whose counting [emoji12]
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    In my neck of the woods ridgelines are a must!...

    In my neck of the woods ridgelines are a must! The mountains here in the west trees are big and far apart. Not as many options for hanging. Countless times my RL has saved me from having a stretched...
  31. Thread: Cat hammock

    by OutCold
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    Sweet! Need to make one for my dog!

    Sweet! Need to make one for my dog!
  32. Check out this site. Very good step by step...

    Check out this site. Very good step by step instructions!
    http://www.tothewoods.net/HomemadeHammock.html
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    Right on! Best of luck to you! [emoji2]

    Right on! Best of luck to you! [emoji2]
  34. Thread: Newbie from NC

    by OutCold
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    Welcome from So Cal! Everybody here is very...

    Welcome from So Cal! Everybody here is very friendly and willing to help!
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    I'm making one this week I'll let you know how...

    I'm making one this week I'll let you know how long it takes me. I'm a DIY rookie too.
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    Cottonwood lakes out of lone pine ca. 6 moderate...

    Cottonwood lakes out of lone pine ca. 6 moderate miles to the lakes and from their you can spend as much time as you want. Day hike to mt langley, over into sequoia national park, and other...
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    Welcome from So Cal. DIY bug bites really hard! I...

    Welcome from So Cal. DIY bug bites really hard! I have the same bug bite!
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    I got mine early from Santa for a three day trip...

    I got mine early from Santa for a three day trip a week ago, and let me say it was Amazing! I carried a ton a food and some gear for a friend with a total weight of 35#s (no where near my normal...
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    Thats awesome, looks like it was quite an...

    Thats awesome, looks like it was quite an adventure! Hopefully one of these days ill make time for a thru hike!
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    Blue Osprey Exos 48... Just shaved another pound...

    Blue Osprey Exos 48... Just shaved another pound off my pack weight!
  41. Bought the desert digital there as well

    Bought the desert digital there as well
  42. I ordered mine on ebay. Sold by rrt tradingpost....

    I ordered mine on ebay. Sold by rrt tradingpost. Quick shipping.
    http://m.ebay.com/itm/221630238797?nav=SEARCH
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    That was cool... Thanks for the give away!

    That was cool... Thanks for the give away!
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    It was my dogs first trip to the snow... Im...

    It was my dogs first trip to the snow... Im pretty sure he didn't want to leave!
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    Just thought I would post a pic of my first trip...

    Just thought I would post a pic of my first trip out with my first DIY! In the snowy mountains of southern California with my trusty guide dog Remington! My buddy said I was asleep in 2 minutes...
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    Woohoo Im in!

    Woohoo Im in!
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    **showed**

    **showed**
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    Me too pretty much best experience ever. Ordered...

    Me too pretty much best experience ever. Ordered from Dutch one week after another DIY order from elsewhere and it still shipped up two days before my other order. Talk about blowing the other guys...
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    Thanks for the info. Sounds like I have some...

    Thanks for the info. Sounds like I have some material to order!:D
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    Anybody else have any long term testing on a 1.0...

    Anybody else have any long term testing on a 1.0 hyper D hammock in the 200# range? Would really like a lighter hammock just worried about it holding.
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