I use a strap on the hammock and a separate strap for the tree. I don't sew (and my wife won't do heavy straps on her machine) So I'd like to do two straps...
17040
moabrocks
Mar 4, 2007 10:30 pm
Thanks for the link ... I think I am going to go with the ring buckle support system. Looks to be pretty easy to adjust and a lot stronger. Thanks ... gizmo...
17039
dt51357
Mar 4, 2007 10:03 pm
That's a clever little device. But even the large Nite Ize lists its load limit as 150 pounds, which is not strong enough. Dean...
17038
moabrocks
Mar 4, 2007 9:50 pm
http://www.niteize.com/ Under hardware ... this...
17037
Nate
natesdenn71
Mar 4, 2007 3:12 pm
I use a clip in system for hanging. Pics are posted under Nates Hammock. I wrap climbing webbing around the tree for an anchor. I have pre tied clip in...
17036
C C Wayah
ccwayah
Mar 4, 2007 2:14 pm
Is there a URL for this? Knotless Hammock...
17035
tim garner
slowhike
Mar 4, 2007 12:30 pm
check out this thread on ring buckle supports. http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php?t=565 there is also another thread about using the nightize...
17034
moabrocks
Mar 4, 2007 5:17 am
Has anyone used a Nite Ize rope tightener or something similar to secure your hammock? Just wondering if there was something like this people were using. - B...
17033
Rick
geoflyfisher
Mar 3, 2007 5:13 pm
Suggestion #1. Install a strong eye-bolt somewhere convenient at about neck height on the RV. Park the RV so that the eye-bolt is about 12 feet away from a...
17032
Cara Lin Bridgman
shokulan
Mar 3, 2007 1:54 pm
Lungi's are long enough that they supply more than adequate coverage from armpits down. When changing from wet to dry, I start at the bottom. Shoes and socks ...
17031
tim garner
slowhike
Mar 3, 2007 1:29 pm
here's two hammock stands that others have & like. Vario & Jobek. try googling those names w/ hammock stand & you should find their web site. ..tim ...
17030
hallieandmarie
Mar 3, 2007 12:53 pm
Hello All, I'm trying to find a good place to get a hammock stand. I have a hammock that I bought in Mexico that is great, however, it doesn't have the wood...
17029
tim garner
slowhike
Mar 3, 2007 1:02 am
yep... it's on my calendar already & looking forward to it! i've herd some others talking about it. i belive we may have a good turn out. ...tim Noah and Jay...
17028
Noah and Jay
shortstuff_n...
Mar 2, 2007 11:12 pm
Hi all, long time no see. Been working my butt off as usual, trying to take some time here and there to relax. Quick question for all: Is it just me or is...
17027
Jack Rowe
coyotefrog
Mar 2, 2007 6:55 pm
Well the beeswax clothing is at least of historical interest, if in bear country (which I am) and trying this one I'd accept the guilt and use paraffin....
17026
Jack Rowe
coyotefrog
Mar 2, 2007 6:38 pm
I'm assuming that weights are equal since not mentioned? I thought of those few times I've hiked too long and had to set up in dark... [Non-text portions of...
17025
sebastiantoney
Mar 2, 2007 3:41 pm
... I prefer longer setup because it give me greater adjustability. I'm using Syderline/webbing setup connected with rings. It pack the same, but I can store...
17024
ian toal
powersurj2002
Mar 1, 2007 11:29 pm
Eric, I've done some research on alternatives to wood chips and found that coffee grounds actually burn hotter than wood. Beeswax burns longer than paraffin...
17023
ian toal
powersurj2002
Mar 1, 2007 11:25 pm
Ralph, Yeah that is a regretfully good point... I'm just not sure if they'ld come for the wax, either way I'll switch to something else before spring if I...
17022
hammockcamping@yahoog...
Mar 1, 2007 4:40 pm
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the hammockcamping group: DO YOU PREFER A SETUP THAT HAS SEVERAL ROPES TO TIE AND TAKES LONGER TO SET...
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CHRIS NIMON
chris_nimon
Mar 1, 2007 4:22 pm
SAW A SHOW ON THE HISTORY CHANNEL TITLED THE WORLDS STRONGEST. HAD A SECTION ABOUT SPECTRA ROPE. THE COMPANY THEY PROFILED WAS PUGET SOUND ROPE. THEY BUY THEIR...
17020
KF7GD Art
kf7gd
Mar 1, 2007 1:49 pm
Im just getting started as well (in outdoor camping) but I made 2 hammocks for my boys from the Hammock Camping book by Ed Speer. and they sleep in them every...
17019
Mike
madmo453
Mar 1, 2007 2:52 am
Do any bears besides Winnie eat honey? I watch hunting on TV a lot and bears are usually baited with beaver or other carcasses in some state of putrefaction....
17018
Jack Rowe
coyotefrog
Feb 28, 2007 2:24 pm
Perhaps only marginally related, waterproof/breathable garments used to be made by soaking cotton material in beeswax, then boiling in water for a while to...
17017
tim garner
slowhike
Feb 28, 2007 1:45 pm
welcome to the group christie. a great place to learn how to hang you're family... in hammocks that is <g>. ...tim Christie <lingerielady20001@...>...
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Christie
lingerielady...
Feb 28, 2007 1:23 pm
Hi there! I'm new to the group. We are also a family that is new to hammock camping! I am in the process of making everyone their own hammock! Hoping to learn...
17015
ejakes123
Feb 28, 2007 12:27 pm
... and am currently working with used coffee grounds and beeswax to make a fire starter/heat source for a small army surplus metal stove. I'm trying to get...
17014
Ralph Oborn
polecatpop
Feb 28, 2007 5:20 am
Of course once I opened up the package of beeswax it smelt like honey and started me wondering... Would burning beeswax or beeswax candle attract bears??...
17013
tim garner
slowhike
Feb 28, 2007 1:56 am
i'm no expert, but it seems to me that it might attract more critters than just bears...mice insects, etc. but if you experiment w/ it, let us know. ...tim ...
17012
ian toal
powersurj2002
Feb 28, 2007 12:36 am
I'm working on making as eco-friendly camping supplies as possible and am currently working with used coffee grounds and beeswax to make a fire starter/heat...
