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    Quote Originally Posted by Frank1960 View Post
    well it will be easily identified if someone takes it LOL
    LOL

    Like a beat up car maybe no one would want it!

    Quote Originally Posted by awilhelm13 View Post
    This thing is awesome. I like that you don't have to cinch it underneath. What method are you using to tie it up to the ridgeline there?
    Thanks, awilhelm!

    It's tied up with a couple of pieces of bank line.
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    Interesting construction; I like the idea. Velcro is going to add a lot of weight to that, proportionately. Perhaps snaps or buttons/toggles might be a better idea, as you don't need a perfect seal with the top cover--just enough to eliminate strong wind. Normally, I like Velcro for tight seals, but that isn't really needed here with all of the noseeum underneath the top cover.

    Just a thought.
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    Quote Originally Posted by FLRider View Post
    Interesting construction; I like the idea. Velcro is going to add a lot of weight to that, proportionately. Perhaps snaps or buttons/toggles might be a better idea, as you don't need a perfect seal with the top cover--just enough to eliminate strong wind. Normally, I like Velcro for tight seals, but that isn't really needed here with all of the noseeum underneath the top cover.

    Just a thought.
    Thanks.

    Yes, I was thinking the little Velcro buttons. Yes, just enough to keep the drafts out.

    I should weigh out what this replaces: bug net, and polycro peak beaks and UQ protector.
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    MDSH - that is very unique. I like it!! Nice job!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Texas Hanger View Post
    MDSH - that is very unique. I like it!! Nice job!
    Thanks, Texas!
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    Sweet! I've been contemplating something similar, but with one end formed by a bishop-bag big enough to hold my hammock, quilts and the rest of the bug netting and under-protector. Too many ideas, not enough making time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by genixia View Post
    Sweet! I've been contemplating something similar, but with one end formed by a bishop-bag big enough to hold my hammock, quilts and the rest of the bug netting and under-protector. Too many ideas, not enough making time.
    Yes, genixia! I thought when I was rolling it up that the peak beak would make a good bag. But it would need to be tougher than the .31 ounce CF material.

    One peak beak made of silnylon or silpoly would add weight but it would be a great way to stuff the hammock, suspension, UL UQ, UL TQ, and things that we need in the hammock at night.

    Another advantage is that it would make the baby even uglier!
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    That's pretty cool. Did you prototype this first, or just order the cf and go for it?
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    Quote Originally Posted by boulderv7 View Post
    That's pretty cool. Did you prototype this first, or just order the cf and go for it?
    Thanks, boulder.

    My dad was an architect and taught me how to draw things up on graph paper.

    Now, I've had some failures doing that (have thought it would make a good thread for discussion). But yes, I assumed a risk and am pleased *this time* with the results.
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    The last photo looks like there should be a "just married" sign around somewhere. I dub your invention the "hammock veil".

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