Hi Rene. Thanks for the information. Actually I have been thinking of making a hammock out of nylon taffeta too. its good to know that it really is suitable...
If the forces on my Hennessey Spectra cord approach 1400 lbs (depending on how its hung), how can one replace the cord with webbing- like Ed Speers- that's...
I'm planning to hike the John Muir Trail hike in August, or possibly even after Labor Day. Pace would be moderate--around 15 miles/day, or a little more than...
Hello everyone! I am really interested in hammock camping and ultralight backpacking. Have you guys tried hammock camping in the tropics and in dense jungle ...
I plan to build Risk's Test Hammock this weekend. I've run into a few problems and realize I have a few questions. 1. I can't locate Worsterlon polyester...
Thank you to all of the good ideas & info from the groups members. I need ideas on possible failure causes of 3 hammocks I made. The first one was made of 1.8...
I am thinking of building a very very light quilt for the late spring and summer. My idea would be a quilt with a foot pocket, down filled (6-8 oz) and made...
I have a double thickness parachute nylon hammock ( home made) with a side opening so I can sandwich some under-back insulaion in it. If I use the aluminium...
Till the next problem :) I just tried out my latest attempt at a cold weather setup. I was very snug at zero F. All of the gear was homemade. I had a travel...
Sorry about that last porn message--it got past me, but has now been deleted. We have 4 or 5 moderators on this List & we've recently begun approving all new...
Hello Everyone, I someone's reply a comment was made about misting thru the fabric during a hard rain. My question is, does the Silnylon fabric do this? I had...
Lightning, or more importantly current, can take multiple paths. It's not correct to think that the current induced by lightning only follows one path. ...
For those of you that attache your tarp to the trees, what type of rope do you use? Do you use tree huggers? If not what knot is used? One other thing is those...
Anyone know of people (or photos/drawings) of a motorcycle or motor scooter, set up on it's side stand, as one point of a hammock setup. Yeah, I realize the...
This raises a few questions: Do you think you are grounded in the hammock? What are the insulation properties of nylon? And which would kill you first, the...
You can take hamhock cooking on the trail. I just posted the part of the Idaho centennial Trail story where I had to ride my motorcycle to continue on......
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Hi> I'm new to the forum and relatively inexperienced to hammock camping.....funny how a tent feels "safer" than hanging in the air. Thin nylon walls offer...
Great story Gerzson-thanks. I've run across this many times & I too sleep better in my hammock than in my bed. In fact, I also have a number of disabled...
Hello, Often people ask me if the hammock doesn't cause back pains. I recently found the contrary: A few years ago after lifting something heavy I've had a...
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Hello, I come back with this topic especially that it was now mentioned by Nate. I was using this setup for over 3 years now in all seasons except winter. I've...
There are a lot of areas in North America that are essentially treeless, and even rockless. I used to live in West Texas and New Mexico, and can verify this....
Hi Susan, welcome to our group-you'll find lots of real hammock nuts here! While condensation can be a problem, vapor barriers can be useful. We're all...
