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Thank you all for your offers. This is a lot to review. I need to take some time to consider. I will send a PM if I am interested in your offer.

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I am interested in a hammock with bug net, tarp and UQ for a new hammocker.

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For me, a hammock setup is heavier than tent, mostly because I backpack with my wife. I can share my tent but not my hammock.

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I would recommend trying a few nights in a hammock before you go all in and invest in a ton of gear. I speak from personal experience... I got the hammock bug a year ago. Watched all the videos,...

Traded all items to someone in exchange for some good karma :)

Sold!

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Note, I removed the bugnet.



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All items are still available. Please let me know if you have any questions.

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I have some items that I no longer need and would be willing to trade. I would be interested in some carabiners (for use in Atlas straps), a solar lantern (e.g Luci light) or some other camping...

For sale is a complete light weight tarp set up. All materials are like new or new. It includes a hex-shaped Tarp manufactured by Outdoor Equipment Supply (model is MacCat Deluxe), a 30 foot...

Did you find that you had to hike slower?

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Always enjoy your videos

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If you have all the basics, you could get a gadget... Like a biolite stove or kupilka or solar lantern or a million other things

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Welcome! I am also a cheese head but live in Minnesota now. Plenty of great Backpacking in these parts. Check out the SHT, you'll love it! www.shta.org

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Jay Cooke state park in Minnesota enforces the use of tree straps for hanging of any kind, be it hammock, tarp, clothes line, etc. However, they're very friendly about it and will even lend you...

Got it! Larks head the dogbone on the tree strap loop, now your tree strap is extended. Genius.

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I haven't tried this yet but it just dawned on me today... Wondering if anyone else has tried this before. There are some large Oaks in my area which are too big for my 6-foot tree straps and MSH. ...

If yes, are machine needles universal? I have an old singer featherweight 221. It was my wife's grandmother's and is very old but functions fine. It has but one needle.

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Jellyfish, is a ballpoint needle required?

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Thanks everyone for your help. A related question- I currently use the MSH on a 6' strap, but I'm considering going to huggers so I have the sewn loop on both ends. This will give me the flexibility...

I did a little testing this weekend. The fabric on my wide double nest contributed virtually nothing to my lay. I got into a sleeping position, marked where my body was on the fabric and measured. ...

Oh come now DrPhun. Journalists are not all bad and many work tirelessly to provide well-researched stories in a fair approach. I should know, my wife is a newspaper reporter.

But let's put that...

I found more info... Dutchbiners are aluminum and rated to 400 lbs

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Which do you prefer the biner or the whoopie hook? I see that the whoopie hooks are made of titanium and are quite light. I can't figure out what the dutchbiner is made out of. Any thoughts?

I...

So, finished the article... meh, not really worth reading. But gotta agree with Bill, glad to see they're starting to pay attention.

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There's an article about hammocks in the latest issue of Backpacking magazine. They provide their top picks for field tested hammocks. Looks like only the big brands were considered ( Eno, sea to...

Ripstop By the Roll just announced more colors of their wider HyperD fabric. The wider version is 78". Standard HyperD is about 60". Which do you prefer for your DIY hammock?

I would imagine a...

If you can sew, you can make a Fronkey net for about $25

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Thanks all. I have the uq, tarp and suspension figured out now. I am hoping to make a bugnet next ala Fronkey. And one day sew a DIY hammock.

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Hey Trail Troll, how are you liking the Dutch toggles? Any bending? I just ordered a pair. I was using a stick, but these occasionally broke leaving me with a sore buttocks. Also tried aluminum arrow...

Try holding up the weight under your arm (like between your body and bicep). That way both your hands are free to work the whoopie

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This looks great. I am still learning and have a question: I am debating between dutch buckles, cinch bugs and now the beetle buckle. What are the pros and cons of each? Note I use woopies on a MSH...

Thanks.
For those who use dutch buckles, can they pass through the sewn loop of your webbing?

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Like many that have gone before me I'm looking for something other than a marlinspike hitch to increase the safety of my hang. Two nights ago I was hanging in low light farting around with my...

Mbal, I really enjoyed reading your post. And thank you for investing in the next generation of outdoors people.

I love camping with my kids too! They are the best version of themselves in the...

I am still new to hanging and primarily use a tent (as I hike with my wife and kids) so take this with a grain of salt. I am ok with the whoopie suspension. I went straight from atlas straps to...

Reminds me of the BWCA. Nice video.

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Hey Boulderman, how's the condition of the greylock? How much use has it seen?

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Sure, but what specs or materials or design elements are different?

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So what's the difference between the HG incubator and HG incubator econ?

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Howdy,
I am looking for a 20 degree UQ, probably a 3/4 length is fine. I am on a tight budget, but willing to work with you for a fair deal.
Thanks
Sawg

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I hung them on the knot, not the toggle, but looks like it slipped or was crushed as the tension increased

I just spent my first full night in a hammock. Some observations... It was a perfect night, moon shining on me, owls hooting. I slept better than I do in a tent. No aches. I had to sleep on my back...

Gotta admit that Norwegian Wood caught my attention. Fortunately my library has a copy. There are few things more satisfying than splitting wood by hand! I am fortunate to live in a heavily wooded...

I have been to the BWCA a few times, it is not too far for me. I will have to check out Olson. I have heard Desert Solitaire is good too.

What section? Sorry if I put this in the wrong place. I didn't see an obvious location but felt like asking...

The position of the continuous loop shouldn't matter. The fatter end is just where the bury is located. The continuous loop is primarily used for the Larks Head knot which is pretty simple and can...

What's your favorite book about being outdoors? I am always looking for recommendations.

When I'm not outside I tend to read about it. Fiction, non-fiction, instruction, etc.

A few I have...

Another idea might be to work with your local community Ed. Dept. If you're looking for a way to promote the class

Wow Gadget. This is impressive. Making DIY gear is much more scientific and precise than I thought it would be.