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Went out last night on my first backpacking trip. Sort of a gear trial. I stayed in the Morgan Conservation Park in Oldham County, KY.

Gear:
Hammock - Texsport Hobo II, I whipped the ends and...

I DIY'd my own 11.5' x 9' tarp

I wanted to see if it could be done, and if it was plausible... Here are some pictures showing the setup.
http://www.hammockforums.net/gallery/files/7/7/2/0/p1040038.jpg...

odds- thanks for the video link. It makes a lot more sense now...

Shug- my hammock doesn't have whipping, (I'll see if I can attach a picture) so I don't think that would work for my current...

In my browsing of the site, I've seen a few references to a "footbox" in the hammock. Maybe the warbonet black bird? I was wondering what this is, as I've never seen a pic or vid of the footbox...

Agreed! Worst thing I've ever slept in (or tried to sleep in).

http://www.hammockforums.net/gallery/files/7/7/2/0/diagram.jpg

Thanks for the warm welcome everybody! BTW, I am TOTALLY bitten by the DIY bug!



All of the walmarts around me have been remodeled and no longer have a fabric section. I had to go to Jo-Ann's...

Just wanted to say hi to everyone on here, and thank you! I've been reading through the threads for the past couple weeks, and have gotten a lot of great ideas here. A special shout out to Shug,...