Long time lurker

**Topplestack** · 05-17-2010, 13:26

Been lurking around for some time now. Decided it about about time I actually joined. I'm pretty big into ultralight gear and in DIY since I can't afford the nice gear without making it myself.

I started hanging a few years back when I discovered that no matter how much money I spent I'd never find a ultralight backpacking tent that would fit my 6'3" height; atleast not comfortably.

I'm currently hanging on a DIY 1.1oz single layer. Yes, I'm a light weight and I also like to push the ultralight boundary. Surprisingly it holds. Dunno for how long.

**poker88** · 05-17-2010, 13:37

Welcome to the forum!

**mbiraman** · 05-17-2010, 13:48

Welcome to the forum Topple. Nice country down your way

**NCPatrick** · 05-17-2010, 14:44

Originally Posted by Topplestack

I'm currently hanging on a DIY 1.1oz single layer. Yes, I'm a light weight and I also like to push the ultralight boundary. Surprisingly it holds. Dunno for how long.

Welcome to the posting side of HF. I guess you'll find out how long that 1.1 single layer holds

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**the2nddeal** · 05-17-2010, 15:08

Welcome to the forums. I just bought some fabric from sclittlefield to make a single layer 1.1oz hammock. Glad to hear you haven't hit the ground (yet).

**bigbamaguy** · 05-17-2010, 15:15

Topplestack:
welcome to HF.

**BLUEFIN 774** · 05-17-2010, 15:15

Welcome to the club! Have fun and learn.

Take care,
Bluefin

**Cranky Bear** · 05-17-2010, 16:20

Welcome to HF!!!

**Topplestack** · 05-17-2010, 17:18

Thanks everyone. Always great to feel welcome.

Originally Posted by NCPatrick

Welcome to the posting side of HF. I guess you'll find out how long that 1.1 single layer holds

.

It's been going on about 9 months now with about a dozen nights overall spent in the hammock and alot of late summer early fall evenings. It's the lightest thing I could find that would breathe.

I need to make me some quilts next. I think that will be my first project as a member of the site.