I have a hennesy way before I came acorss this tonight so pretty set in my ways but thought somone might like to investiage this system of hanging since some...
20205
Rogene Calkins
ccwayah
Oct 6, 2009 1:02 am
Oh and BTW I like the idea of the two triangle shaped storage spots. Sounds interting to me but a bit teh whole hamock seams heavy. Rogene ... From: "Carey...
20206
Carey Parks
parkscarey
Oct 6, 2009 1:06 am
I've managed to rig something up with my Hennessy the couple times I've had to pitch it on the ground just using what I found at the time. Once you get used to...
20207
Chris Lutz
chrislutz25
Oct 6, 2009 5:26 pm
Has anyone used a yoga mat for under pad insulation instead of normal camping pad (CCF). It would seem to be pretty dense, but light and not take up a lot...
20208
Horace
coraclenigel
Oct 6, 2009 6:12 pm
I found the thinner mats buckled and creased too easily in a hammock? Nigel Sent from my iPhone! ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Sandy
sandykayak
Oct 6, 2009 8:31 pm
sand/snow anchors: http://www.rei.com/product/725165# sandy in miami...
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Sandy
sandykayak
Oct 6, 2009 8:40 pm
nice...but don't see any no see 'um netting...if anyone finds price and availability, pl post sandy in miami...
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Rogene Calkins
ccwayah
Oct 6, 2009 9:05 pm
You need to look over the sight as they do mention no seeum netting ? as an add on. Rogene ... From: "Sandy" <sandykayak@...> To:...
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CHRISNIMON@...
chris_nimon
Oct 7, 2009 3:32 pm
insulation is by trapped pockets of air. while there is a fine balance, if the air pockets are smaller ( more dense ) there is more material to conduct heat...
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gumby zenkayaker
thezenkayaker
Oct 8, 2009 3:20 pm
HI CHRIS !!!! no I haven't.what I use is "mini-cell foam" 1 1/2" padding,cut from a sheet[4x8']that I got at a foam store[hear in burlington nc].I use the...
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ChuckB
caboyer430
Oct 10, 2009 1:28 pm
Here's a video of a guy using an inverted Vee. He's prototyping an anchoring method. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gk8YnPJXtG4 Chuck...
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Rick
geoflyfisher
Oct 10, 2009 11:51 pm
That looked pretty cool! Rick...
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Shane
v_shane_foster
Oct 12, 2009 11:59 pm
Anyone know if the measurements in the book are correct for building a Speer Hammock? the measurements are in square yards, and that seems like an awfully lot...
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dp_stickney@...
dp_stickney
Oct 13, 2009 1:04 am
Followed the directions to the "T". Everything has worked out well so far for three that we're making. Things get expensive when you get to making the tarp...
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Rick
geoflyfisher
Oct 13, 2009 1:04 am
10 ft long and 60 inches wide is what I always used. I got the original measurement from Ed. Some later hammocks were made 50 in wide to save weight. Rick...
20219
sawyer7271
Oct 13, 2009 3:29 pm
I'm 6' tall, and used 3 yards of material for mine. Instead of tying a knot at the end, I whipped the ends, which saves some length. (Details on the two...
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David
d2aisy2000
Oct 14, 2009 12:56 pm
I have recently revisited Dave Womble's excellent files on the forces on hammock suspensions and ridgelines here: ...
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Ralph Oborn
polecatpop
Oct 14, 2009 1:14 pm
Try this (maybe)? Attach the hammock as high as possible and put a single forked stick (six or 8 feet long) in your support rope near your feet? Ralph ... ...
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Cara Lin Bridgman
shokulan
Oct 14, 2009 2:50 pm
I was going to suggest the same thing as Ralph. Find a stick to support the rope between you and the tree. The snag will be just that--finding the right snag...
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ratsmouth@...
holliscbarton
Oct 14, 2009 9:03 pm
I'd be interested in seeing answers to this question as well. Getting enough "altitude"; seems to be my main problem when it comes to hanging my hammock. I'm...
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mshaner_climb
Oct 15, 2009 12:47 am
In a pickle here...I'm a winter camper primarily and am venturing into hammock camping. I'm wanting to compare the Clark Jungle hammocks to the War Bonnett...
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James Wampler
jamesdwampler
Oct 15, 2009 1:30 am
First off, welcome to camping in a hammock!! As for your question, I've actually camped in all 3! I like the pockets of the Clark. With some mods, it can be...
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Rosaleen Sullivan
rosaleen43
Oct 15, 2009 10:05 am
Sorry about the "send" with probably a whole digest. I don't know what happened. Poltergeists, or maybe not enough cofee? So, Ratty, we need to get together...
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Rosaleen Sullivan
rosaleen43
Oct 15, 2009 10:05 am
Oh, good! Disregard the post about the accidental post. Yahoo sent a message that the post was blocked. Rosaleen ...
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lpon2000
Oct 15, 2009 3:04 pm
The further apart the trees are, the higher you have to get the suspension on the trees. I use the point of a trekking pole to lift and raise the straps on the...
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Jerry Goller
jerrygoller
Oct 15, 2009 3:36 pm
I have to admit, I'm mildly mystified by this thread. What straps and cord material are you all using? I'm not getting *that* much sag on my hammock when I get...
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Chris Lutz
chrislutz25
Oct 15, 2009 4:54 pm
I'd like to know more about this trip. Is there another website or something for MAHHA. I did a quick search and the forums said it was Crampton park...
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John White
bocaref...
Oct 15, 2009 5:29 pm
I was wondering the same thing ... I am 6'2" & 240 lbs and don't have a major sag problem. ... From: Jerry Goller To: hammockcamping@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
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David
d2aisy2000
Oct 15, 2009 6:14 pm
Thanks, Lori. That's encouraging. I was thinking that something like that might work. I often hang from Beech trees, and with their smooth bark, the tree...
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David
d2aisy2000
Oct 15, 2009 6:53 pm
... Jerry, Ratty has a different problem from mine. I suspect he's using rope or straps that stretch. I use 7/64" amsteel with a structural ridgeline and...
