Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 13
  1. #1
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    Oakland, Ca
    Posts
    375

    The Grand Reveal

    Though I'm sure it's no big deal...

    I finally got my projects completed, pictures taken, and loaded up. Here's a bit of what I've been working on since I got bit by the DIY bug.

    1. My complete packed setup: (from bottom to top) Hammock+bugnet, JCP Puffer UQ, Tarp, Sap bag w/suspension. The total weight came in pretty darn close to 5lbs in all including my 40deg HG Burrow(not shown). I am stoked with how everything turned out.
    Hammock Packed.JPG

    2. JCP UQ without suspension, with suspension weighs 16.5oz
    JCP Puff UQ1.jpg

    3. JCP UQ all strung up on my ENO Doublenest converted to whoopie slings.
    JCP Puff UQ2.JPG


    4. Same Setup with my BugNet deployed the DN+ BugNet weighs about 16.5oz
    BugNet.JPG

    5.+ 6. My SilNylon MacCat clone 12'x10' weighs 17oz. Suspension I'm using 1.75mm line with a Ti Dutch Biner spliced on one end, and a Stinger on the other side. Makes setup and adjustment really really easy.
    Tarp 2.JPG
    Tarp 1.JPG

    7. Made a Reflectix Cozy for my aluminum pot. I cant wait to try this out as soup goes cold real fast in an aluminum pot. Should save me some fuel to boot.
    Cozy.jpg

    8. An alcohol stove I made from an arizona can and axe body spray canister. (the holes weren't drilled in this picture but it burns for about 20 min and boils water in about 5.)
    Stove.jpg

    9.+ 10. Pictures of my first project, a Mummy bag converted to TQ. This is a 0 degree bag, I've since gotten a 40 degree HG Burrow that I love.
    TQ1.JPG
    TQ2.JPG

    Huge thanks to everyone on the forums who fed me with great ideas, inspiration, and motivation. A big thumbs up to DIY Gear Supply, Arrowhead, Lawson, and Dutch for their great products, friendly service, and speedy turnaround.
    Last edited by Hammonkey; 05-08-2013 at 17:59.

  2. #2
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Md
    Posts
    5,221
    Well done on all your gear, now get out and test it to let us know how well it worked. With pics of it all of course.
    "yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift---thats why its called a present" - Master Oogway
    It's always best if your an early riser!

  3. #3
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2012
    Location
    Oakland, Ca
    Posts
    375
    I've tested it several times. And it works better than I could have expected. I'm pretty proud of myself for starting out with 0 sewing skills. Unfortunately I only go out into the wild with my crappy iPhone 3G which not only has a terrible camera but there's a big scratch in the glass where the camera lens is.

  4. #4
    Senior Member mangus7175's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2011
    Location
    Los Angeles CA
    Hammock
    DIY Gathered End 1.9
    Tarp
    STS 10x10 Escapist
    Insulation
    DIY Full Length UQ
    Suspension
    Whoopies & Straps
    Posts
    573
    Too bad you can't DIY a new camera LOL! I'm liking the gear...great job!

  5. #5
    Senior Member Floridahanger's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    SW Volusia, FL
    Hammock
    Ridge Outdoor Gear Pinnacle 360
    Tarp
    UGQ Rect. and HHex
    Insulation
    DIY CDT/synth sets
    Suspension
    Straps/Speed Hooks
    Posts
    4,398
    Images
    10
    Great job on the gear making. Now, with the money saved, you can go get an inexpensive digital camera and DIY a picclip clone and make a walking stick for it.
    Enjoy and have fun with your family, before they have fun without you

  6. #6
    New Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2012
    Location
    Missoula, Mt.
    Hammock
    Frontline whoopified
    Tarp
    mammajamba
    Insulation
    modified cosmic
    Suspension
    whoopies
    Posts
    13
    Very Impressive!!! You had a productive winter/spring. Your back will thank you on every trip

    Now lets talk about sharing those thread injector skills you refined

  7. #7
    Senior Member MDSH's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2012
    Location
    Snyder, TX
    Hammock
    DIY PolyD 1.2
    Tarp
    DIY .74 oz cuben
    Insulation
    Marmot Mod & DIY
    Suspension
    Dynaglide & Anchor
    Posts
    2,692
    It's a big deal and very nice work!!!

    .
    Mike

    Learn to survive and thrive in any situation, for you never know what might happen. Love family and friends passionately. Suffer no fool. Know your purpose in life and follow it with all your heart.

  8. #8
    Senior Member Kanguru's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    Galax, Va.
    Hammock
    DIY Speer Type
    Tarp
    JRB, OES, HG
    Insulation
    Peapod, JRB, HG
    Suspension
    Whoopies
    Posts
    446
    Images
    20

    Very nice...

    All looks great! The tarp is especially nice. Good smooth pitch. Sewing sil is tough and you did a great job!
    Gentle raindrops and mighty oceans...neither can exist without the other.
    Time heals all wounds...but it usually leaves a pretty big scar.

  9. #9
    Senior Member FireInMyBones's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    Piedmont, SC
    Hammock
    Bonefire™ Bridge
    Tarp
    Bonefire™ Shadow
    Insulation
    Bonefire™ UQ
    Suspension
    Bonefire™ Deluxe
    Posts
    2,795
    Images
    46
    Definitely a big deal! Way to go. It's addicting, isn't it?
    -Jeremy "Brother Bones"
    Quote Originally Posted by FLRider View Post
    ...he's a mountain goat crossed with a marathoner.

  10. #10
    Senior Member abc's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2013
    Location
    Birmingham, AL
    Hammock
    DIY 1.1 Digital Camo
    Tarp
    Kelty Noah tarp 12
    Insulation
    Grapenut Yeti UQ
    Suspension
    Whoopies
    Posts
    106
    Great gear and set up!!!
    "If there is a problem duct tape"

  • + New Posts
  • Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

    Similar Threads

    1. HammockFan.com Presents A How To and New Product Reveal
      By HammockFan in forum Other Vendors and Services
      Replies: 7
      Last Post: 12-20-2014, 16:43
    2. Grand Trunk UL or Grand Trunk Nano 7
      By shaq67225 in forum Archived WTB
      Replies: 2
      Last Post: 07-12-2014, 08:09
    3. Underquilts.com Exclusive Gear Reveal!!!
      By nickgann in forum General Hammock Talk
      Replies: 1
      Last Post: 05-09-2013, 08:18
    4. Hello from Grand Rapids, MI
      By jrophoff in forum Introduce Yourself
      Replies: 22
      Last Post: 03-31-2011, 22:00

    Bookmarks

    Posting Permissions

    • You may not post new threads
    • You may not post replies
    • You may not post attachments
    • You may not edit your posts
    •