Thanks to all of you for enhancing my knowledge. I did get it assembled. I am grateful to know about some alternatives. This is one heavy-duty hammock stand.
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Thanks to all of you for enhancing my knowledge. I did get it assembled. I am grateful to know about some alternatives. This is one heavy-duty hammock stand.
I currently live in a place where I don't trust the walls, so I purchased galvanized steel pipe to construct a stand.
I am not sure what is the best way to assemble the cross bar. What I have is...
The other items are still available - hiking boots, fishing/hunting vest, Suunto compass and digital camera - I'm willing to listen to offers.
JJ
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Scarpa Italian leather, vibram soles, women's hiking boots European size 36, USA size 5-1/2 boots were worn about 7 months, clean, free of dirt and grime, regularly conditioned. Very...
I'm in! :) Thanks.
Thanks for all your comments. Wiggs - if you find yourself on the East Coast let me know. Once I get through school, who knows - I may find myself traveling. Ron, that's so funny about the hammock -...
I've been out of circulation since I was in a car accident last year, but I finally got out and tested some of my gear. I cannot find enough ways to thank the people who keep this forum going for...
I sent you a PM regarding this.
Thanks for letting me know. I just went online and everywhere that advertised $135 looked like they had no bags to sell - so I thought that was a hoax.
I got mine long before that. Maybe they've...
I have a Go-Lite Ultra 20-degree 800 fill down sleeping bag, size short (under 5' 6"), Pertex endurance waterproofing, Hyperlite 15 denier nylon shell , hoodless sleep system, comforter style with...
If this pine barrens hang does happen, I'd love to know the date.
Thanks for sharing this, Rylan. I would love to see photos of your set-up. If you don't have them from this trip, may your next trip be as successful - and with visuals.
Enjoy your holiday.
JJ
I'm jealous of your snow. We have ice under water and congealed slush.
I love this idea of the pull-outs. You're a genius, Shug.
I'm looking forward to Shug's film. I'm also looking forward to...
Shug, this video is excellent. Thanks for sharing.
Yeah, I toss and turn a lot, but I don't wake up with an achy back when I sleep in a hammock. I've given up sleeping in a bed.
Check out Speer's website. They're having a 10% sale, which may work for you.
JJ
If you have not already sold this - question about the tarp - is that the one that has "doors?"
Thanks.
JJ
2Q', while you're tabulating results, I have not yet purchased the tarp of my dreams.
I don't know if the HH Hex with doors is made in the USA, but if I could manage price and quality, my wish...
Thanks, everyone for sharing the benefit of your field experience.
I have two questions:
1. MacEntyre, are you saying I could order the Ultra and be able to set it up so I have "doors" or...
OK, then I should go with the 12' instead of a 10' tarp?
Greetings,
I just have a few questions before I place my order for a SpinnUL MacCat. Brian had suggested I order the Ultra, which weights 12.2 oz.
What Brian hasn't had time to answer for me...
Is it YKK zipper material?
Ideally Cyborg Crampons, but will consider others made by Black Diamond. I don't know if they come in different sizes, but I could use a pair for women's (US size 5.5 -6 or European size 35.5-36) and...
Is this still for sale?
May you enjoy many wonderful outings.
This is the Speer IIIA with bugnet and stuff sack. I have a sil nylon tarp that I was not planning to sell. I'm asking $75 for hammock, bugnet and stuff sack. This one is for someone 6'5" tall and I...
Hi Gargoyle,
Let's see if I understood your instructions. I'm a bit of a cyber klutz, so if the one photo does not upload, I'll try again. Here' goes -
Hi Hawk-Eye,
The straps are attached to the hammock. I have a photo, but have not figured out how to upload a photo on this site. Speer describes the hammock color as brown, but it looks like more...
This holds up to 250 pounds and is made for someone up to 6'5" tall. $75.00.
e-Bay charges a small fee to list your items. You're better off having a PayPal account than taking a check from a potential buyer, but PayPal deducts a percentage of your sale price.
Other than...
I have a Speer hammock with bugnet. It's meant for someone 6'5" tall, so it's a bit big for me and I've been thinking of selling it, since I tend to collect hammocks. But after this thread, I'm...
You folks rock! I'm just getting my feet (and everything else) wet with the idea of hammock camping. Thanks for sharing what gear you use. I love the idea of being out no matter what the weather is...
This is a cool idea. How is it working out?
This is a great idea. Thanks for posting it. I'm looking forward to seeing the photos when you upload them.
I am so glad to have discovered this site. I never knew there were so many hammock enthusiasts. I'm also deeply appreciative of the people who post on other useful gear and equipment for those of us...
Ditto the other replies - this is a great story. We got some pretty good wedding gifts - but nothing as awesome as a quality hammock.
Wishing you many hours of hammock happiness.
I've built a quinzee for winter camping, but the weather was no where near as cold as what you described.
I didn't use a hammock on that trek, because I couldn't figure out how. Thanks for the...
Thanks for this feedback. Do you have a photo of your set-up?
Greetings,
My hubby is not a hammock person. Given the choice of coping with my restlessness or getting a good night's sleep himself, he has been very tolerant of my need to sleep in a hammock.
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This video was really instructive. Thanks for making the set-up so clear.
Slowhike, the photos in your gallery are amazing - and very instructive. Thanks for all your hard work, saving me years of trial and error. I appreciate it.
JJ
Slowhike, thanks very much for the spreader bar picture. Now, where did you get that spreader bar from? If you made it, what materials did you use to make it?
Thanks very much for your help.
JJ
Thanks very much for this photo. The Speer hammock is gathered at the ends, not open like yours, but maybe I can tinker with it next time I'm out.
Greetings,
I really like the light-weight quality and the straps of my Speer hammock. It's great for sleeping.
But I find the shape a bit confining for kicking back and enjoying nature, reading...
Greetings.
I'd like to set up my hammock on my outside deck. I'm on the third floor of a 100-year-old house, with nothing above me, but no trees or sturdy posts tall enough to hang any of my...
This is fascinating. Thanks for posting the photos.
Greetings,
I just discovered this forum. I was traveling in Mexico about 20 years ago, when I first had a chance to sleep in a hammock. I never looked back.
Since then, I've owned several...