Thanks psyculman.No condensation in temps of 27-29 degrees. The gap at the top is about an inch and vents very well. I'll be installing a cap today. I also have 2 side vents that I can open and close. Pics of that later. I'm wondering if I install the cap if I'll start having condensation - only one way to find out. I'll report again tomorrow if I have any rain in the sock.
Exactly why I wanted to make one. This is similar to the one I saw at the Hoosier Hang a few weeks ago. I can store my pack, boots, etc., also change clothes (ever tried changing clothes in a hammock?) and not have to worry about the weather or flooding up to 18 inches. It's heavy, but I wanted a puncture/wear proof material that I can actually stand on. Sylnylon will work great, but be more prone to punctures or tearing, but will be 1/4 the weight. If it floods from the inside I'll have a nice bathtub.
Thanks Dave-0. It's about 18" bigger all around. 108" long (3yds of ripstop) by 48" wide + 18" for the oxford nylon minus seam allowances for a total of 62" high. The ripstop is the 48" wide stuff that DIY Gear Supply sells (great material and a dark olive color). I used it so I wouldn't have to do any cutting except on the curve. The 48" wide stuff would work all by itself - 48+48 =96" diameter for my WBBB and my UQ, but I just wanted something bigger and roomier. Due to the length I have to hang it from prusiks on the whoopie slings. On the plus side, it bellows out nicely and doesn't give me the "cocoon" feeling.
Thanks Dos!
Thanks Les! 2 small holes and some mason's line and I can make big curves now. It's also a spare pipe if my water pipes break this winter - dual purpose!
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