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    Hamacastaino.com - cool site

    Website was posted by another member but bears repeating. Good videos on knots, making a hammock, hammock use. I have no connection with website or web author.
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    Check out "Jungle Travel and Survival" by John...

    Check out "Jungle Travel and Survival" by John Walden. Lots of good info on tropical/jungle travel/camping/survival. Well written. Amazon sells it.
  3. Thread: Clinometer

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    Pocket level

    This is not my original idea - I read it somewhere awile back - take a small pocket level (line level - Ace Hardware), file the hanging hooks a little and presto a removable ridgeline level. Approx....
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    Thanks everyone

    Thanks everyone. I have not actually used my hammock much so I have a lot to learn and a lot of experimenting to do. I like MacEntyre's adjustable ridge line - elegantly simple. I will try adjusting...
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    Thanks Rev

    Thanks Rev
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    Sewing entrance slit with zipper mod

    Would appreciate feedback from anyone who has had the entrance slit sewn closed when they did their 2qzq zipper mod. Especially interested in how/whether sewing the slit and removing velcro affected...
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    Thermo mould foam (a la Tempurpedic)

    Has anyone used this type of foam as insulation with an under cover? A couple of weeks ago I noticed that Big Lots was selling a mattresss top pad of this foam in different sizes -$15.00 for a twin...
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    Thanks for sharing this info. In my very limited...

    Thanks for sharing this info. In my very limited experience I've experienced the leg pressure/pain and wasn't sure how best to address it. Look forward to trying a shorter hang.
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    Hi Guys, I'm in Tucson, novice hanger, HH EULA,...

    Hi Guys,
    I'm in Tucson, novice hanger, HH EULA, would be interested in this hang. What's best way to get info, stay in the loop re plans? Thanks
  10. Thread: Stake Storage

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    I use a plastic toothbrush holder (cheap,...

    I use a plastic toothbrush holder (cheap, reasonably light, puncture proof) for my two MSR stakes. The toothbrush holder fits in the Hennessy stuff sack with the rest of my hammock kit.
  11. Thread: bodibag

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    bodibag

    Thanks Headchange4u. I still haven't quite figured out how to search the forum
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    bodibag

    I know this is being used by hangers but I don't know if it's in this forum somewhere; in case it isn't, here it is:
    www.bodibag.com

    Anyone used it? Any feedback?
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    Thanks everyone for the welcome and the...

    Thanks everyone for the welcome and the encouragement. I do have an old down bag that I may try and modify for use as an UQ. Might try a DIY version of the SPE too. Most importantly, I think I just...
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    New member, a few questions

    Greetings all. I have an HH Explorer Asym which I've attempted to use, rather unsuccessfully, a couple of times. I'm sure the problem is more me than the hammock. I flop around quite a bit when I...
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