i would suggest not tying an unnecessary knot in the line, especially the hammock support line. knots weaken a rope or webbing. i tie a piece of colored...
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opnheartscrub@...
opnheartscrub
Aug 31, 2007 12:15 pm
... ...and blue for shoe :;^} Brian T-Back The most valuable things in life are free. They are gifts of grace and...
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Stuhr, Tim
stuhrt
Aug 31, 2007 12:46 pm
A small colored nylon cable tie (zip tie) works well too. Stoikurt ... From: hammockcamping@yahoogroups.com [mailto:hammockcamping@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf...
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opnheartscrub@...
opnheartscrub
Aug 31, 2007 1:13 pm
... That's exactly what I used to use. It's lightweight, durable, and doesn't get in the way. Brian T-Back The most valuable things in life are free. They are...
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Dave Womble
dpwomble
Aug 31, 2007 1:58 pm
Back when I used a hammock that had a unique head end and foot end I didn't mark which end was which but I did keep up with where each end was. I used a large...
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Carey Parks
parkscarey
Aug 31, 2007 2:04 pm
Note that I specifically said "IN THE END" of the lines, so the knot is not involved in doing any work. It is good that you remind folks not to put knots (or...
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Cara Lin Bridgman
shokulan
Aug 31, 2007 2:48 pm
That's exactly what I do. Also, I have a stuff sack large enough so the hammock and the JBR nest can easily go in all together. Saves fiddling around with...
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DowScoggins
Aug 31, 2007 3:22 pm
Recently, Adventure Magazine by National Geographic ranked its nine favorite wilderness towns and cites. America's Best and Top Ten added its favorite...
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tim garner
slowhike
Aug 31, 2007 7:43 pm
ok, i see what you're saying now. the knot is tied in the end of the line that hangs loose. that makes much better sense<g> thanks Carey Parks...
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Garry
garryjirvine
Aug 31, 2007 11:47 pm
Mentioned in this months ID design magazine. Turns from a backpack into a hammock with 3 attach points. Thought the groups would find this interesting. ...
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Brian Tutor
btutor
Aug 31, 2007 11:49 pm
I just went through this myself. I am prepping for a 2 month AT section hike. So during a recent rainy evening I took my stock Hennessey Expedition Asym out...
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Dave Womble
dpwomble
Sep 1, 2007 2:26 am
Homeless Hammock? You're right, that is interesting. The guy that designed this one visited this site a few years back ...
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Rosaleen Sullivan
rosaleen43
Sep 1, 2007 1:07 pm
Hey, Carey, At least one reader caught the "end" of the line for the knot. I was reading the whole digest before jumping on it, in case there was a comment to...
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Rosaleen Sullivan
rosaleen43
Sep 1, 2007 2:08 pm
Hi, Brian- I'm especially time-challenge lately and have not added previously to this discussion. If you had water problems, I would guess it is from blowing...
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C C Wayah
ccwayah
Sep 1, 2007 8:41 pm
Trailer hitch hammock seat. Have fun with this one. Rogene http://www.sportsunlimitedinc.com/alabama-hammaka-hitch-combo.html [Non-text portions of this...
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C C Wayah
ccwayah
Sep 1, 2007 8:41 pm
Found this suspended tent systems several years ago but then lost their url and back then they were over five pounds. Take a look at least. http://trease.biz/ ...
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tim garner
slowhike
Sep 1, 2007 9:04 pm
that's pretty cool. i sure hope they did their home work. that's a lot to ask of that one attachment point<g>. C C Wayah <ccwayah@...> wrote: Trailer...
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The Montgomerys
rkmont
Sep 2, 2007 1:12 pm
C C Wayah, This would be closer to a backpacking option (ONLY 7 lbs). And the colors are better! ...
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C C Wayah
ccwayah
Sep 2, 2007 1:21 pm
Montgomery, But I was thinking that the first hitch system could be rigged to a boat over the water too. I suppose you could place a hitch end female connector...
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tim garner
slowhike
Sep 2, 2007 11:19 pm
now i like that! if a person had one of those, they would be the envy of all the others at hot springs!!! The Montgomerys <monty215@...> wrote: C C...
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mrbyer
Sep 4, 2007 7:06 pm
I was wondering how many people have made a bivy, like Deb's and if they would be willing to share plans, even basic ones to help a newbie with a sewing...
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tim garner
slowhike
Sep 4, 2007 7:27 pm
i have been planning one (in my thoughts) that will be more like the travel pod on risk's or jeff's site. it will attach to the ridge line by 2 hooks. it will...
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Ralph Oborn
polecatpop
Sep 4, 2007 7:41 pm
As I remember others who have tried similar projects there ends up being an awful lot of stress across along the seam and along the zipper. I think you will...
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Patrick
patrickb151
Sep 5, 2007 12:56 pm
I'm presently working on a hammock sock/travel pod type *tube* for winter, made of two pieces of 60" x 130" 1.9 ripstop, 96" #3 zippers on each side seam,...
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Debra Weisenstein
debweisenstein
Sep 5, 2007 2:42 pm
I'm no longer using the hammock bivy, as it was somewhat heavy and had condensation problems. What I'm currently using and absolutely love is a...
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mrbyer
Sep 5, 2007 4:51 pm
This is perfect Deb. As a beginner at making my own stuff I was hoping for to get some basic blueprints I could see. I am familiar with the term "dart" but do...
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Debra Weisenstein
debweisenstein
Sep 5, 2007 7:07 pm
The insulation I used was Climashield HL, purchased from thru-hiker.com (though the web site shows only Climashield XP currently). I sewed it into the seams...
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Debra Weisenstein
debweisenstein
Sep 5, 2007 7:16 pm
The insulation I used was Climashield HL, purchased from thru-hiker.com (though the web site shows only Climashield XP currently). I sewed it into the seams...
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mrbyer
Sep 6, 2007 12:51 am
I think I am confused as to exactly where the darts were removed. What edges, what direction. I apologize for my not understanding. Is your foot end a separate...
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Billy Chard
graiel
Sep 6, 2007 1:01 am
Deb can you do a rough pattern.. that would be fantastic.. i love your pod its just what i have been looking for.. BTW what kind if hammock do you have.. Billy...
