Hello from South Carolina.

[Gresh]

Oh by the way, I'm in south east Cola.

Garners Ferry/I-77 area?

As far as making gear, Shef (who commented above) is a skilled hand and if memory serves has made his own synthetic quilts. He'd be a good go-to for any help with that. Also, club Treasurer Junebugdawn has made more than a few hammocks and down TQ's and UQ's along with a few other things. Barring unforeseen circumstances, both will be down for the hang...and of course I'm always around and more often than not I'm available after around 7:30 most nights.

[scott0123]

Yep exactly.

Thinking about ordering an UQ kit from thru-hiker. Is that a good source? Just seemed like a good price.

Hopefully I'll be able to come to the hang. If not overnight, at least for some time on Saturday.

[Fancy Ramen]

Speaking of TQ, anyone interested in making me one? I work in Irmo and would be happy to pay for a local product.

[scott0123]

Eh, looks like if I can come to the hang, it'll just be a short time on Saturday.

[Gresh]

I've never dealt with them directly, but it seems pretty solid to me. In the alternative, you might want to hit up the guys at http://www.riptstopbytheroll.com and see what they can do for you. They don't sell a kit, but the guy that runs it knows his business and should be able to help you. He's good with e-mail, so I'd drop him a line.

In the alternative, there's a lot to be said about converting an old, used sleeping bag (synthetic or otherwise) for use as either an underquilt or a top quilt. I'm TERRIBLE at DIY but one of my first underquilts was made from a $2 sleeping bag from Goodwill.

[Gresh]

Eh, looks like if I can come to the hang, it'll just be a short time on Saturday.

Glad to have you regardless. We'll be at Sesquicentennial State Park, PRIMITIVE sites 3-4. Tell them at the gate that you're with us and they should slide you right in with no gate fee.

[Gresh]

Speaking of TQ, anyone interested in making me one? I work in Irmo and would be happy to pay for a local product.

We ancient Irmese don't take kindly to Chapinites invading our space...but I suppose exceptions can be made.

I don't know of anybody local that makes TQs, but there's a solid selection of down bags at Get Your Gear On by the zoo for pretty dang cheap that would serve very well as a TQ. There MIGHT be somebody I know locally who has the skills to make a quilt, just don't know if she has the time. I'd be glad to ask her for you, though. Did you want down or synthetic?

[trouthunter]

Welcome Scott, from down near Charleston SC.

[Rain Man]

Welcome from a native Sandlapper, living now for many years in Tennessee, but visit often.

Rain Man

[Hikermdc]

Welcome from Dayton, Tennessee! You will thoroughly enjoy the forum with all the DIY and hammock camping advice you can handle! Check out Shug's videos on YouTube.