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    I've got a 1.6 hyperD wide 11ft that I refer to...

    I've got a 1.6 hyperD wide 11ft that I refer to as my fat boy hammock. It's my go to generally, especially when I've not been hiking as much as I like and I reach full blown manatee mode.

    Then...
  2. The Kelty Noah 12 is apparently an economical...

    The Kelty Noah 12 is apparently an economical option that people like. It's not the lightest, and it doesn't pack the smallest, but people like it and it's fairly cheap. I started out with a UST tube...
  3. I get mine in bulk. 10% concentrate only takes...

    I get mine in bulk. 10% concentrate only takes 1/3 of an ounce to make a quart of spray. The whole family's entire summer wardrobe gets treated twice a year. That way we never have to worry about em....
  4. Thread: Leg shelf?

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    Oh, wow. Good to know. I usually wind up moving...

    Oh, wow. Good to know. I usually wind up moving around a fair bit in the night and will often wind up on my side for a good portion of the night. I will certainly have to keep that in mind. Thanks...
  5. Thread: Leg shelf?

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    Leg shelf?

    The HG underquilts all look like they have less insulation under the legs. Is that what's going on or am I missing something? I watched Shug's video on them and he mentions that it helps to keep it...
  6. Me too! Why have I never thought of that?! ...

    Me too! Why have I never thought of that?!

    Cheers,
    The Goat
  7. I, personally, don't use a bug net, and have...

    I, personally, don't use a bug net, and have never had a problem. In southern Missouri and North Tennessee I have been fine with a bit of Picaradin on my arms and face and permethrin treatment on my...
  8. Also, the "wasted" permethrin treats my basement...

    Also, the "wasted" permethrin treats my basement floors, so no unwanted visitors stick around very long!

    Cheers,
    The Goat
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    Oh, holy cow. George, I love the quality of your...

    Oh, holy cow. George, I love the quality of your work and your customer service is second to none. I planned to order another quilt this year, and I will order once you are back up and running, but...
  10. The pump up style garden sprayer works a treat....

    The pump up style garden sprayer works a treat. Pressurize the jug with several pumps and then it's just one thumb button for continuous flow. I'm a hang and spray guy, myself, obviously. I hang all...
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    My wife likes a c shaped neck pillow. Sje really...

    My wife likes a c shaped neck pillow. Sje really digs how it stays with her no matter how she moves around. I like my small I inflatable pillow. Don't remember the brand, but it's got a flannel on...
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    Sir, I like your style. My method exactly....

    Sir, I like your style. My method exactly. Well... I use a soft shackle, but the principle is the same!

    Cheers,
    The Goat
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    Jeez! I forgot about this one... It's a great...

    Jeez! I forgot about this one... It's a great suggestion!

    Cheers,
    The Goat
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    I have a CDT UQ that has a second layer that...

    I have a CDT UQ that has a second layer that snaps in. I almost think a second layer of blanket would be cheaper. Possibly lighter as well. I use kam snaps to attach them. I can't find pics of it,...
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    I would second this. Also, I just made a couple...

    I would second this. Also, I just made a couple more CDT top quilts last night and used some down from an extra one I had to stuff a pinch of extra down into each chamber. Holy cats, what a mess! I...
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    We will, sadly, not be able to make it. Stay warm...

    We will, sadly, not be able to make it. Stay warm and have fun everyone!

    Cheers,
    The Goat
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    I LOVE A FULL SCALE DECONTAMINATION!!! On a...

    I LOVE A FULL SCALE DECONTAMINATION!!!

    On a more serious note, Shutterbug and myself are interested but not sure if we can make it. Will post if we can make it when we know. Our last appearance...
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    I'm 6'2", 230. I use a hyperD 1.6 most of the...

    I'm 6'2", 230. I use a hyperD 1.6 most of the time. I also have a robic 1.2 that I built for SUL. It hasn't dumped me yet, but there seem to be a couple runs in a couple places that have me mildly...
  19. I was at fall camporee over the weekend. Our...

    I was at fall camporee over the weekend. Our council/district/troop/pack, etc doesn't have any rules against them. The camp we were at doesn't specifically habe a problem with them. The biggest issue...
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    Moving beyond the $20 amazon "jungle hammocks"',...

    Moving beyond the $20 amazon "jungle hammocks"', i started with wide body hammocks and have generally stuck with them just because that's what I had. Early this year i made an ultralight 1.2 robic...
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    Maybe he's out using all the rad gear he's been...

    Maybe he's out using all the rad gear he's been working so hard on?

    Cheers,
    The Goat
  22. Well, then. That is, indeed, an upgrade. ...

    Well, then. That is, indeed, an upgrade.

    Cheers,
    The Goat
  23. Is there a difference between this and the...

    Is there a difference between this and the dyneema gridstop previously available? I promise I'm not trying to be snide. It just looks identical to the dyneema gridstop that's been available at Quest,...
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    I am afraid the seller doesn't know what a...

    I am afraid the seller doesn't know what a whoopie sling is. Unless I, too, am missing something, it just looks like a hunk of amsteel spliced to webbing... It could very easily be MADE into a...
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    That would be super sweet, but seems a bit...

    That would be super sweet, but seems a bit optimistic. Even as hammock prevalence increases, asking for a place to hang in an airport might be going a tad far. If it happens, of course, I'm all for...
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    I use the same stuff all year long, but I guess...

    I use the same stuff all year long, but I guess it depends on what your idea of cold is. I don't go out in the single digits, but I do backpack below freezing. 15-20 is about as low as I will go, and...
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    My dumb dog doesn't run into the lines, but his...

    My dumb dog doesn't run into the lines, but his lead gets tangled up in them every time. He won't generally run off, but I am concerned that he may go after something in camp while protecting his...
  28. It could be darned hard crawling under a tent...

    It could be darned hard crawling under a tent that's only 2ft off the ground to try to get in through a port in the center of the floor... I think that's why they've "graciously" raised it to 4.
    ...
  29. I don't like the idea of the Tentsile. One, it's...

    I don't like the idea of the Tentsile. One, it's a tent. F that. Two, it puts tons of stress on the trees. We hang around 30* to minimize damage to trees. These things use ultra heavy ratchet straps...
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    Hookworms are parasites, not bacteria....

    Hookworms are parasites, not bacteria. Penicillin will be wholly ineffective. If he's got a case of the clap, on the other hand....

    Cheers,
    The Goat
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    Ha! That's priceless and I hope that's a true...

    Ha! That's priceless and I hope that's a true story!

    Cheers,
    The Goat
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    Of course! Hammock or not, you've got to switch...

    Of course! Hammock or not, you've got to switch it up. I've got a whole chest of... umm... we shall call them "romance hats". Doesn't everyone?! [emoji23]

    Cheers,
    The Goat
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    The later statement came before actually viewing...

    The later statement came before actually viewing the hammock sutra video... i would not attempt it in a tech fabric hammock. Maybe one of those crazy Mayan gizmos that can support 5 people...
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    I did my part. I've always gotten great service...

    I did my part. I've always gotten great service from Dutch

    Cheers,
    The Goat
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    Yeah... it may be that there was a mix up in the...

    Yeah... it may be that there was a mix up in the ordering or manufacturing... however, I don't believe they'll affect the function of them. If its on you, it should be fine. If it's on DWG, I'm sure...
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    Also, Picaradin for exposed skin is fantastic....

    Also, Picaradin for exposed skin is fantastic. Smells better than deet and isn't hard on gear.

    Cheers,
    The Goat
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    There certainly is a difference between accuracy...

    There certainly is a difference between accuracy and precision. Even as lackadaisical as making a hammock can be, a tarp doesn't have to be laser cut and square to within a half a degree. I have made...
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    If you do any travelling for work, or even...

    If you do any travelling for work, or even pleasure, it's not a bad idea to treat your soft sided luggage, too. Prevents bringing home any possible bedbugs and the like.

    Cheers,
    The Goat
  39. That's why I like whoopies. Super quick and easy...

    That's why I like whoopies. Super quick and easy to adjust. And now with my new adutchable clips and huggers, it should be even easier.

    Cheers,
    The Goat
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    Ok, that makes sense, now. The Martin's SFR that...

    Ok, that makes sense, now. The Martin's SFR that I have is 38.5%. I think I've got the farmer's and exterminator's version.

    Cheers,
    The Goat
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    Depending on the concentration of your...

    Depending on the concentration of your permethrin, which as it's Martin's, I guessing SFR... your .5% ratio seems to be quite off. I use about 1/3 ounce to 24 oz (the bottle my Sawyers stuff came in)...
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    Ok, I get it now! That would certainly be...

    Ok, I get it now! That would certainly be interesting. It's a ton of work, but I've found that at worst you can do a lot of prototyping with a pair of vise grips and a dremel tool, if you lack the...
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    Ummm... not sure how to respond. But I did it......

    Ummm... not sure how to respond. But I did it... [emoji16]

    Cheers,
    The Goat
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    Im not exactly aure what you're getting at,...

    Im not exactly aure what you're getting at, here... maybe my brain is just too fried from cub scout summer camp... can you clarify?

    Cheers,
    The Goat
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    I made it from the center portion cutout of some...

    I made it from the center portion cutout of some dutchclip like things I made for the kids.

    Cheers,
    The Goat
  46. I've been in a good number of hotels and the I've...

    I've been in a good number of hotels and the I've only occasionally been in a suite or the like that *might* be able to accommodate my relatively short TDS. No regular rooms I've been in could...
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    It is, indeed, titanium. Even if it were aluminum...

    It is, indeed, titanium. Even if it were aluminum it wouldn't take much beefing up to be tough enough at that size. I'm not hanging from it, my tarp is. And what do you mean it's upside down?
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    This is how I did mine. Works great, although...

    This is how I did mine. Works great, although there is obviously some cutting involved. I'm 6'2" and I can pull it over my head.

    Cheers,
    The Goat
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    I made all my own Dutchlike bling... but I use a...

    I made all my own Dutchlike bling... but I use a hook and a fleazlike thing on a Prussik that makes it work like a flyz.... tarp worms are fantastic. Quick and easy and doesn't matter what...
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    For the record, UCR, CRL, CL, TQ, UQ, RBTR, LLG,...

    For the record, UCR, CRL, CL, TQ, UQ, RBTR, LLG, among others, all ARE extremely well known here in this forum. [emoji6] just sayin'.

    Cheers,
    The Goat
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