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    Member Laochri's Avatar
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    It's A Hanger!

    As of 8/18/2012 I became a Official Hanger! I went overnight car camping trip, and I used my DIY Hammock, and tarp. The hammock is modeled after the wildernesslogics Snipe. The tarp is made of 4 mil plastic sheeting and Duct tape. I used a rectangle sleeping bag for a pad and wool blankets to cover with. The tarp worked great until the sun warmed the adhesive on the tape, and the tie-outs let loose. Ease field repair though. My insulation worked well enough, the temp got down to the low 50's, and kept me warm and toasty. It was just a hassle getting nestled in. and didn't help that I had to make water a couple of times. In the morning everyone else was grumpy, sore and didn't sleep worth a darn. I told them "Shouldn't have made fun of me and my hammock. I slept like I was on a cloud."

    Next step is to save for a Tarp, Under quilt, Top quilt.
    See You In The Trees
    & Keep It Hanging

    http://www.youtube.com/user/Laochri?feature=watch

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    Senior Member Cali's Avatar
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    That's the way to do it. Your friends have learned the hard way to camp, you know the soft, comfy, cozy, warm way to camp.
    "No whining in the woods"

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    Did you use Gorilla tape?
    Last edited by MDSH; 08-20-2012 at 15:31. Reason: spelling

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    Quote Originally Posted by MDSH View Post
    Did you use Gorilla tape?
    +1 on the gorilla tape. That stuff is tough.

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    Member Laochri's Avatar
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    Yes I used Gorilla tape, until I was running out. Once it happened, I realized my flaw.
    See You In The Trees
    & Keep It Hanging

    http://www.youtube.com/user/Laochri?feature=watch

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