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    I recall my kids having a sectioned hula-hoop, 6...

    I recall my kids having a sectioned hula-hoop,
    6 or 8 prebent sections which clipped together to make about 1 meter diameter hoop. The only drawback is that it wa made of gaudy coloured plastic....
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    V8Mondo, Good to hear that there are...

    V8Mondo,
    Good to hear that there are experimenters here in UK.
    I'm also looking to reduce the bulk of my current setup (all home made) and I'm seriously considering the foil route - the one...
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    No Mate, the idea being that those bags are more...

    No Mate,
    the idea being that those bags are more likely to hold any leakage at bay - the dry-bag slowly reinflates until it is difficult to remove it from the rucksack. Hence I have to sit on my...
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    Sounds great Mike, did you trim away the unused...

    Sounds great Mike,
    did you trim away the unused insulation or slit the stitching and poke what you would cut off further into the UQ?
    I have made a pod type cover from a king sized duvet but all...
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    Thanks for the quick reply, I'll give the same...

    Thanks for the quick reply, I'll give the same thing a go soon.

    ATB

    Ogri the trog
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    That sounds like quite a revelation 4D's,...

    That sounds like quite a revelation 4D's,
    Whereabouts in a hammock would you hang it and does it need to be damp first?

    ATB

    Ogri the trog
  7. I'm using a homemade pod, built from a 13 tog (UK...

    I'm using a homemade pod, built from a 13 tog (UK winter rated) duvet. I've done various modifications to it (I want to get a design right before making one from a down filled item), so I can use it...
  8. Hey guys, great to read about the lower temp...

    Hey guys, great to read about the lower temp hanging.
    I was out here in UK last night, 0 degrees C, light precipitation. I was troubled by a constant battle to keep things in balance - warmth with...
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    Hmmm, Same here - is it a spam for sure or just...

    Hmmm,
    Same here - is it a spam for sure or just someone who doesn't know the ropes yet?

    Ogri the trog
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    Hey Slowhike, Just caught up (sorry, no pun...

    Hey Slowhike,
    Just caught up (sorry, no pun intended) with your thread.
    Your pic looks exactly the same as my results after having a needle colide with the base plate. I took the plate off (the one...
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    Well I don't want to say that it was a complete...

    Well I don't want to say that it was a complete success but at the least it was the first step on the journey of warm hammocking. I've posted the full story on BushcraftUK and heres a link...
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    Thanks all, Not sure I could put a figure on it...

    Thanks all,
    Not sure I could put a figure on it as I have other hobies and a family to support, lets just say as little as possible. So far I've paid less than £20 for a hammock, a few pounds on tie...
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    Thanks for your patience gentlemen, I've been...

    Thanks for your patience gentlemen,
    I've been fooling around with some bits and pieces here but I've hit a stop as the sewing machine has taken a turn for the worse. I've made a pod out of a king...
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    Thanks for the words of wisdom folks - its is an...

    Thanks for the words of wisdom folks - its is an avenue I'd like to explore but there are things that I can't fathom for now. For instance, do you forego things like a First Aid Kit or spare set of...
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    I think this is the major factor in my shyness of...

    I think this is the major factor in my shyness of the "Ultralight" principle. I prefer my camping equipment to be more rugged than anything in the home - its when I depend on it the most!

    Sorry...
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    Peter Pan, I hope you won't mind a new guy...

    Peter Pan,
    I hope you won't mind a new guy bursting into this conversation.
    You can always fold or roll the end of an over-length tarp to shorten it. Tie a small pebble into the material to create...
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    Thanks for the advice guys, I was looking to get...

    Thanks for the advice guys,
    I was looking to get stitching tonight but I'm as mad as h*ll. I paid for a King Sized item only to get it home and measure it up as a Double Size :mad:
    I can feel a...
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    Hi Nigel, Cheers for the reply. Yes I got the...

    Hi Nigel, Cheers for the reply.
    Yes I got the Magikelly GB Hammock. I was out with that group on the weekend (in a tent) and most who slept in hammocks said it was "bearable - just" with their...
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    Homemade gear on a tight budget

    Hi all, just joined up,
    I was searching for information about homemade gear and this is where I ended up.
    I've only been hanging since earlier this year, so I guess I'm a novice. I'm looking to...
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