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    Spartacus19, I ended up not using my hammock,...

    Spartacus19,

    I ended up not using my hammock, did not even bring for the trip, because I was able to secure indoor accommodations five of the seven nights. On the two nights I camped I just...
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    Mouseskowitz, thanks for the information. ...

    Mouseskowitz, thanks for the information.

    Maybe I can get out for an overnight and test out your recommendations sometime before the ride.
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    Yeah, first time RAGBRAI'r. Definitely going...

    Yeah, first time RAGBRAI'r.

    Definitely going to be prepared to go to ground, taking my themarest.

    Actually, I am expecting to be on the ground every night but hoping that maybe one night I...
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    Sleeping bag for 70deg?

    Not exactly a hammock question....

    I will be participating in RAGBRAI this year (an annual bike ride across Iowa, 470 miles in seven days).

    I am taking my hammock and tarp but suspect that I...
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    Thanks guys... sounds like I should start by...

    Thanks guys... sounds like I should start by increasing the length of my ridgeline, reducing the sag, and see how that affects the hammock lay.

    Does anyone know how the hammock end style (gather...
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    I should have included that this is a DIY...

    I should have included that this is a DIY gathered end hammock with "stretchy" sides.
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    Ridge of material down center of hammock

    I have been hammocking for awhile now but never seem to be able to get my hammock set up just right.

    My problem is that I have this ridge of very tight material that runs down the center of the...
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    Calendared ripstop = windproof?

    Is calendared ripstop considered to be windproof?

    I have some leftover calendared ripstop from a UQ project, but I cannot put my hands on it right now, and I am considering using it to make a...
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    Incoming PM on the DIY gravity filter

    Incoming PM on the DIY gravity filter
  10. Poll: I'm interested in making this trip. I'm new to...

    I'm interested in making this trip.

    I'm new to PA and also fairly new to cold weather hanging. I have a DIY UQ and have hung in the low 30s (maybe upper 20s).

    What do you guys expect the temps...
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    fyi... I just chatted with someone at golite and...

    fyi... I just chatted with someone at golite and they said the Anorak is no longer being made.
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    I will take the Night Owl if Rikall changes his mind.

    I will take the Night Owl if Rikall changes his mind.


    -Sam
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    Weight per square foot

    I was just comparing my tent and hammock set up, as of right now my hammock set up is heavier but that is because I have a one person 1.8lb tent.

    For this to be a fair comparison I think you will...
  14. Thanks Mad777, I will probably give up in the...

    Thanks Mad777, I will probably give up in the camo for the UQ. Maybe just go with a green.
  15. Calendared ripstop nylon with a camouflage pattern?

    Anyone have a source for calendared ripstop nylon with a camouflage pattern?

    Just starting to get into DIY, starting with an UQ, and would really like to make all my stuff in camo.


    Thanks
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    Thanks to everyone for your responses. As the...

    Thanks to everyone for your responses.

    As the original poster I thought I was going to receive an email when there is a response but they never came through so I am just now seeing these...
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    Thanks for the feedback guys, I will try to...

    Thanks for the feedback guys, I will try to provide some additional information.

    I will be backpacking and also bicycle touring, so weight and compressability is a concern.
    Price is always a...
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    UQ Insulation Options?

    I am thinking about making my first DIY UQ and curious what options are there for underquilt insulation.

    The only two that I have read about are down and IX. From what I have read IX does not...
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    PM sent on BWDD version 2 winter tarp

    PM sent on BWDD version 2 winter tarp
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    Sticky: Great instructions. I am going to take the plunge...

    Great instructions. I am going to take the plunge and make a hammock. (currently using an ENO doublenest, with a patched hole in it).


    I am 6'-2" and currently weigh 250lbs but recently been as...
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