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Thank you for the response! My apologies if my original post wasn't clear. - My question wasn't about the material for the joints/connection, my plan is to drill a hole in the 2x2's and "tie" the X...

I'm planning to make a DIY Tensahedron stand to hang in my "back yard" in South Philly. The stand will only be used in my yard, it doesn't need to be portable. I'm 170lbs and my hammock ridgeline...

Is there a reason why you would need hardware (metal triangle/loop) to connect the dog bones to a whoopie sling (besides ease of removal)? Are there any reasons you wouldn't want to just larkshead...

Thank you gunner76, you just helped me realize what I was doing wrong. The pack hooks are actually sewn to the hammock outside the under quilt at the head and foot end and the shock cord from the...

I purchased the pack hooks and 1/2 " D rings from Dutch last week. Plan was to sew two D rings onto the hammock with grosgrain and then sew the pack hooks on my DIY quilt. One D ring is for the...

The MLD 128" Camo DCF is 5oz and the White/Green is 5.3 oz. The Hammock Gear 12'/144" hex tarp is 5.5oz.

for a half ounce, or less if you go white green, I would highly recommend going with the...

I did this. Took 2 quilts, migrated the down to the end, cut each into a 40" section, sewed faux baffles, then sewed the 2 40" sections together using a raised seam to make 1 76" quilt. I did this...

I went through this same dilemma when I ordered during black friday sale. I have a DIY 12' Xenon Sil .9 with doors that weighs 18oz. I've been using this as my 4 season tarp, but I wanted...

Super helpful information, thank you very much.

I assumed that since the Polyesterd Gridstop was in Dutch's "waterproof" section, it meant permanently waterproof. Also makes sense about different...

I'm planning on making hip belt pockets. I see ZPacks gives the option of gridstop or Dyneema. I was checking out fabric on Dutchware and see that the 300D Polyesterd Gridstop is 2.7oz/sq yard and...

No, because your final stitch sews the seam down to the tarp.

Yup, my logic was incorrect. I was thinking percent change between two numbers: https://www.skillsyouneed.com/num/percent-change.html

Not change in mass, which was the correct calculation:...

I'm comparing the Hammock Gear Hex vs doors.

Hex: 5.55oz
Doors: 7.87oz
Difference: 2.32oz

42% of 5.55oz is 2.32oz

I'm leaning toward hex, but really just asking advice for a significant reason to go with doors. Most people are saying "I prefer to take something along into the woods vs. not have it when I need...

The picture of the tarp with doors was just an "example" of how they would come together. Not perfect. It's something I'd need to fiddle with to get it correct.
The 2nd picture is just the stock...

You just had me on an emotional roller coaster with your post. "Get the doors!" "Don't get the doors since you already have a tarp with doors!"

The thing is, the difference in weight between...

I know, I know.....this topic has been discussed ad nauseam. However, I have a few personal details that add a bit to the decision.

I'm planning on buying a Cuben fiber tarp during the black...

I was looking into making myself a 10.5' Cuben tarp. If I purchase just the raw materials (7 yards of Cuben fiber at $32/yard), I'm looking at $224. I can buy a pre-made 11' Cuben tarp from Hammock...

Here's my story.... I've been backpacking for about 8 years now and car camping my entire life (I'm 37). I lived in Manhattan for 8 years, Philly for 5 and I haven't owned a car since 2005, so...

I'm heading out to Colorado from the East coast at the end of August and will be doing a 4 day/3 night backpacking loop with my buddy. Unfortunately can't do the Durango/Silverton trip as we won't...

Welp, the links below answers my question.

Thinking about packing my snowshoes in a checked bag now...just realized I would need a checked bag anyway for my ski boots...
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This is a very random post, but here goes. I’m having my bachelor party out in South Lake Tahoe in mid-March. I land in Reno at 11pm on a Tuesday. I was planning on skiing by myself on Wednesday...

I just did this same method and it worked out perfectly. I used the process below. I initially sewed on the pullouts via Dutch's instructions for his winter tarp, but I didn't like the way it...

I'm an experienced backpacker but I've only done it during 3 season.. I've decided it's not worth sitting indoors for 3 months just because it's cold. The plan is to go out on a three day, two...

You're essentially just putting the two "right sides" (link below) facing each other, then sewing 1/4" from the edge of the material (dotted red line in right image below). Turn inside out and you...

Thanks for the picture and comments sqidmark. Yours looks great.

I tried to hang mine last weekend without really "attaching" the 2nd quilt and I could already tell it was really pulling down my...

I made two underquilts from Costco throws. Both have faux baffles, each quilts baffles go in opposing directions. One quilt is 43" by 48" and the other is 36" by 70". I'd like to somehow create a...

Awesome, appreciate the feedback.

I only need 100', so obviously I'll need to find more projects to use the remaining 900'.

This is a double purpose post, a question and FYI ....

I'm not going to find a better deal on shock cord than the link below, am I? $42.50 for 1000 feet. I'm all for ordering from Dutch or...

So you're saying I can create the faux baffles, not add the 2nd layer and that'll get me into the 40's?

Still wondering if I should add the 2nd quilt piece to get another 10 degrees.

I'd like to make an underquilt & topquilt that if possible, will get me into the mid 30's. Of course I'd like to make things difficult and keep the weight of each to < 24oz

So far I've bought 4...

Yeah, my wording wasn't very clear. My point was, if the costco quilt is $20 it is obviously cheaply made and thus, you get what you pay for, which isn't a lot. However, everyone here is okay with...

My pad only has an RF value of 1.5, so it won't provide much, if any warmth. I'd rather not go out and purchase a new ultralight pad since it would cost the same as an underquilt and I don't want to...

Are we looking at the same reviews? 63% of the reviews are 5 star, 27% are 4 star and nothing below 3 star. I don't see any of the reviews that indicate issues with quality.

These items ship...

Edit: The title should read: underquilt :)

I'm brand new to hammock camping (ground dweller for about 7 years now) and I'm in the process of making a bridge hammock and gathered end to try it out....

Appreciate the advice.

My pack cover is blaze orange, and I was planning on having it on my pack the entire time. I'm buying a $3 orange vest and $3 orange hat and will wear those as well. I'll...

I was thinking about doing a 3 day backpacking trip in Shenandoah from 12/2-12/4. I'd arrive late in the evening on 12/2 and just sleep in the car or hike a mile in and set up my hammock. Plan was to...

I completed my bridge and hung it, but my first impression was a very tight shoulder squeeze and I have zero view out the sides. Specifics of the bridge are below. I used Grizz's dimensions from his...

Sorry to hijack your thread, but was hoping you could answer a few questions related to your quilt. I'm brand new to hammock camping (in the process of making my own bridge hammock) and stumbled...

Yeah, my plan was to reach out to Dutch tomorrow. I'm finishing up the hammock now and was hoping I could hang it today to test it out. Thought I might be overlooking something silly.

Oh well,...

I purchased four 18" spreader bars from Dutchwaregear.com. The invoice says:
2 18" poles w/ tips male
2 18" poles w/ tip female


For the life of me, I can't figure out how to connect the...

Thanks all, truly appreciate all your input.

Based on all your feedback, and since I've already purchased all the material to make the bridge, I figure why not continue with the plan. I already...

Hi All,

Long time lurker, but recently joined and first time poster. I've been a ground dweller for the past 7 years and have an lightweight setup (11lb base weight). Living in Philly and not...