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    Depends on the trees and spacing, as they've...

    Depends on the trees and spacing, as they've already said. I've never regretted having extra strap, but I have regretted not having enough. I use 8'+.
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    Just had to share a little story... I was at a...

    Just had to share a little story...

    I was at a teacher's inservice yesterday. In case you weren't aware, it's a day that the teachers have to go to school to get certain things done, or get some...
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    I used to work in an upscale liquor store, and...

    I used to work in an upscale liquor store, and had the privilege of trying many things that would normally be out of my price range. I can vouch for Laphroaig. I'm not very picky, though. All the...
  4. There are a lot of "it depends" in an answer to...

    There are a lot of "it depends" in an answer to this question. Not sure what the weather is like in Pakistan, but I live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, where it gets quite cold. I have made it...
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    Ditto on the emergency blanket if you need a...

    Ditto on the emergency blanket if you need a little help. I use an UQ and a mummy bag when winter camping. I also wear a down or fleece jacket if it's really gonna get down there. I can always...
  6. Thread: Hammock width

    by Ragabash
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    I must disagree with hutzelbein. I made an extra...

    I must disagree with hutzelbein. I made an extra wide, extra long hammock believing it would be more comfortable and totally worth the extra weight and bulk. I used it for over a year. Totally...
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    Whiskey is my go-to. From a flask. I can be...

    Whiskey is my go-to. From a flask. I can be talked into just about anything, though!

    When winter camping I find a little nip helps me keep warm. No lectures! I know it's an illusion, but it's...
  8. I had a similar experience recently. I made a...

    I had a similar experience recently. I made a ginormous hammock, extra wide, and used it for about a year. I tried all sorts of adjustments, maneuvers, and lays. I just couldn't make it...
  9. Thanks for the reassurance, Trailslug. I ordered...

    Thanks for the reassurance, Trailslug. I ordered one not knowing anything about pads. I've been into hammocks since I started backpacking, so when I found out I needed one to hike in Philmont with...
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    Just a thought, but could the difference in lay...

    Just a thought, but could the difference in lay simply be (or at least in part because of) a width difference? Let me explain.

    Take a 14 foot piece of fabric and say it's 5' wide (for easy math) ...
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    Sticky: I'll bite. A DIY IX 3/4 length UQ was the first...

    I'll bite. A DIY IX 3/4 length UQ was the first project I tried. I followed the directions with 3 layers of IX and an inner and outer layer of ripstop nylon.

    I hated it. It wasn't warm enough...
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    Thanks OCDave. Sounds like a much better time. ...

    Thanks OCDave. Sounds like a much better time. I agree that August is just about the perfecct time to hit the island. On the Greenstone we gorged on blueberries, raspberries, and thimble berries.
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    Isle Royale - Greenstone

    I went to Isle Royale with my son's Scout Troop this past August. Indescribably beautiful. However, the hammock spots were...not the best. We were on the Greenstone Ridge which has very shallow...
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    Also 8 for 8.

    Also 8 for 8.
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    Having a great time at Scout Camp this summer. ...

    Having a great time at Scout Camp this summer. Getting in the July hang for 8 straight months now.133140
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    Dcolon and Michigandave, beautiful spots! Can't...

    Dcolon and Michigandave, beautiful spots! Can't wait till tomorrow when I get to go to Scout camp for a week.
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    Did another night in June, so just doubling up on...

    Did another night in June, so just doubling up on month 7, but thought I'd mention it because a friend and fellow leader in our sons' Scout troop took us up to McCormick Wilderness near Michigamme,...
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    No Eagle project yet. He is just 13 at the...

    No Eagle project yet. He is just 13 at the moment, so he still has some merit badges to get. I figure he should have a chance to enjoy the journey! I know from experience, though, not to wait too...
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    Spring Conference - Proud Father Moment

    Before the hammock talk, I need to take a moment to brag about my son. He and two troop mates went through their OA Ordeal this last weekend. Those of you who know what that means will know I'm...
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    Half a year done. Nothing special, just a nice...

    Half a year done. Nothing special, just a nice and easy backyard hang.
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    Alternatively, you can haunt ebay for good deals...

    Alternatively, you can haunt ebay for good deals and butcher those for tq's. I got a $25 (with shipping) TQ that way. It's down, but it is still slightly heavy, and required some cursing while...
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    With a good pad underneath you, and some warm...

    With a good pad underneath you, and some warm clothing, any of those would probably work. I am a cold sleeper, but even I can make it into the 30's with a pad, layered clothes, and a decent top...
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    I got my 5th night in. December through April. ...

    I got my 5th night in. December through April. Beautiful night, but it got colder than expected, and the DIY UQ I was using didn't get the job done. I was hoping it would get me down to 50...
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    March is done. That makes four months for me....

    March is done. That makes four months for me.
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    126674 Last night made 4 months. Beautiful...

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    Last night made 4 months. Beautiful night for it too. Low was in the high 30's.
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    For the DIY crowd, can you carry water...

    For the DIY crowd, can you carry water dehydrators?
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    Sweeeeeet!

    Sweeeeeet!
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    I will be the first to admit, being on any kind...

    I will be the first to admit, being on any kind of self-imposed restrictive diet on the trail is somewhat masochistic. I'm a vegetarian, and have grumbled to myself many times about how much more...
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    Might I humbly suggest a few vegetarian options?:)

    Might I humbly suggest a few vegetarian options?:)
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    I have used Fronkey's style for a couple of years...

    I have used Fronkey's style for a couple of years now with just shock cord on the bottom. I live in the U.P. of Michigan. It is a very buggy place during the summer. I have never had a single...
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    Interesting. I might consider it if I hadn't...

    Interesting. I might consider it if I hadn't just won a few bids on down sleeping bags that I plan to turn into warm weather quilts. I'm interested to hear reviews on them.
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    I have a 0 degree quilt, and wish I would have...

    I have a 0 degree quilt, and wish I would have went with a sewn footbox for it, but for a warmer weather quilt, I wouldn't give up snaps. I can widen the foot hole to vent, or even unsnap it...
  33. Teacher, parent, Boy Scout and Cub Scout...

    Teacher, parent, Boy Scout and Cub Scout Leader...I dream of time alone! When I get some, I'll let you know what I did.
  34. I'm also a cold sleeper, and found a good winter...

    I'm also a cold sleeper, and found a good winter mummy bag, an underquilt, and the right clothes got me to -13°F comfortably. I'm sure a good pad and a mummy bag could get you into the 30's.
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    Sort of a trip report...

    Got my third month in this last weekend with a two-nighter. I guess it would be the 2nd annual U.P. Frozen Butt Hang. So this is sort of a dual purpose mini trip report. I'm sure someone will post...
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    Now a top zippered bag, THAT'S a good idea! I...

    Now a top zippered bag, THAT'S a good idea! I think. There must be a reason they are all side zipped. Losing too much warmth as heat rises?
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    I guess "What's the advantage?" is the real...

    I guess "What's the advantage?" is the real question. The only way I can see it being an advantage is as part of a winter pod type setup where it forms your outer layer, and you have a TQ under it. ...
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    How about putting snaps that could attach...No! ...

    How about putting snaps that could attach...No! Just let it go.
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    Intriguing idea, though... I don't see why it...

    Intriguing idea, though...

    I don't see why it couldn't be a DIY project and personalize it. Of course, you would lose the ability to tuck it around you, shift positions and bring your...
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    Don't give up hope in the cheap tarp... This...

    Don't give up hope in the cheap tarp...

    This site, Oware, has silnylon 2nds and 3rds. I got a ton of ugly green silnylon seconds for cheap and made myself a winter tarp. It was heavier fabric...
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    Sweet idea! I am soooo gonna steal it someday.

    Sweet idea! I am soooo gonna steal it someday.
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    I like to make stuff sacks out of it. It is also...

    I like to make stuff sacks out of it. It is also good for hammocks. I didn't even double it up when I found similar material. I'm not saying I would trust it for an extended trip with no option to...
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    I made a Fronkey style net for my old hammock. I...

    I made a Fronkey style net for my old hammock. I always had plenty of room in it. I would think it would give More room than an integrated net. In my Hennessy the net was...where it was. No...
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    Yes, their customer service and their products...

    Yes, their customer service and their products are awesome. I look forward to being able to afford a summer weight top quilt!
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    Poll: Wool. No contest.

    Wool. No contest.
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    December and January done, February planned.

    December and January done, February planned.
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    I love Kindles, but they can be a hassle when...

    I love Kindles, but they can be a hassle when trying to watch videos. You might be able to find a clever fix, or use a different browser, but I gave up trying to find a fix for every little video...
  48. Well, the U.P. is sort of a whole different state...

    Well, the U.P. is sort of a whole different state unto itself. I don't think the DNR cares a whole lot about hammocks one way or the other. That might be different the closer you get to a "big"...
  49. Hey, that's close to me! I'm in Iron Mountain,...

    Hey, that's close to me! I'm in Iron Mountain, MI. I'm not super familiar with hanging places around Esky, though. How far are you willing to travel? IM is about 45 minutes away, and most of the...
  50. Thread: Which fabric?

    by Ragabash
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    I was never uncomfortable in my 1.9 hammock, but...

    I was never uncomfortable in my 1.9 hammock, but I recently made a 1.6 HyperD hammock, and the difference in feel is significant to me. Even more comfortable and nice to the touch. I guess in my...
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