I got out the sewing machine for one last (well...maybe the second or third to last) project before the thru-hike attempt. I finally made skins for the...
Hi Jeff, glad you got to use your new Speer Hammock, but shoulder squeeze should not be part of the experience. I know it's not intuitive, but you may need to...
Listers: In my on-going efforts to not let anything go to waste, I have a single piece of house wrap, white with red and blue writing, that's a rough right...
Hi all, pitched my 8.0A Speers hammock for the first time last weekend in Ventana Wilderness, and while it definitely improved my sleeping experience (I have...
I acquired quite a bit of "Mule Tape" from my wife's cousin who works for one of the local power companies. The breaking strength on this stuff is 1800 lbs....
As many of you might have noticed Yahoo made some recent changes. This has disrupted how I view stuff (especially through Gmail). If you wnat to go back to the...
Hi all. I am new to hammocking, but I have been lurking on the list for about a year now. Can't say thanks enough for all the help and information this list...
Dean, thanks for the useful info on webbings suitable for hammocks. Sounds like you did do a lot of research-your discussion of nylon stretch is right on and...
Howdy-- I have a related (sorta) question. I have a HH but have recently bought Ed Speer's book to play around with making some hammocks...(mostly so I can go...
I went out for a short day hike and the bottom fell out. I put up my tarp and hammock and stayed dry. But who do you guy dry out your stuff, like your tarp. Do...
Dave, Cody and I had a nice 4 day hike this week. We started at Dicks Gap at 11 AM on Monday. We ended up at Neels Gap this morning at 12 PM. We made about...
yeah, there`s been quite a bit of talk here & on other backpacking groups/sites about tree damage. others here can do a better job of explaining the in`s &...
My stepson and I are going to hike the AT section from Springer to neels Gap this Friday thru Sunday. This trip is taken on very short notice. We plan to...
It's contagious, I guess. #1 son Ben was at Trail Days, lurking around the hammock vendors. Last weekend we went hiking together, me hanging and him tenting....
Marta, I guess that's not such a surprise after all. Ben certainly has been exposed to camping hammocks with all your involvement and he did seem intrigued at...
Dane, that's a critical question. As you've found out, breaking strength isn't always listed or even known by a retailer. It really is buyer be ware when it...
Anyone have any experiece with one of these? It looks like it might be something that could be used as a cover or undershield for a hammock so that's why I'm...
thanks bill. yep, i think going in that direction may alow for an over-all lighter set-up by not needing as much insulation on the sides other than the quilt...
Hi, Richard- I will have to shoot your question off to the Hennessys. I haven't seen the racing models up close, so I can't tell you what the differences are...
Here's a report on my latest sewing project and its successful test on the BMT for 6 nights. It's like a travelpod with insulation on the bottom and sides....
Hi, Guys- It appears that a lot of this group lives somewhere in the area of the Smokies. I'm going to my nephew's wedding in Huntsville, AL, in about a...
I'm thinking about going on a 3-day, 2-night hike this coming weekend, possibly getting a shuttle from Damascus north, and hiking back to Damascus. Anyone...
Hi All! I am a new member from central MA. I've been camping since I was in diapers, now 30 something. My husband has also camped most of his life. We have...
I know this has been gone over before, so no need to replie in depth, but why is 1.1 oz nylon frowned apon for hamomck building? is it just the stretch issue?...
Can denatured alcohol be used as a solvent? I never did well in chemisrty. I've got some clear silicone caulking called DAP, and was wondering if I denatured...
I have 9 feet of camo silnylon I want to make into a Garlington type Insulator but I want to make sure I construct it correctly for my Hennessy Hammock. Any...
I wrote up some thoughts on four season hammocking - it's a lot of thoughts that we've talked about here and on other forums, but surely you guys have some...
