Find your local bell service office... Look for big trucks with large spools. The phone companies install conduits loaded with mule tape, then use the mule...
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Troy Eckhardt
troyeckhardt
May 11, 2010 5:16 pm
I use mule tape exclusively, and I weigh 240 pounds. It's the way to go, as far as I'm concerned. Troy ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
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Ralph Oborn
polecatpop
May 11, 2010 6:37 pm
On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 11:16 AM, Troy Eckhardt ... What size? What is your source? And do you use it around trees also? Ralph On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 11:16...
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David Ball
canoebie2003
May 11, 2010 7:18 pm
A friend of mine picked some up at a flea market. It is great stuff. Got 100 ft. for $3. What a deal. Personal growth, team building and leadership...
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Troy Eckhardt
troyeckhardt
May 11, 2010 8:10 pm
I get my mule tape from my brother-in-law who works for BellSouth. They are not permitted to use it more than once. (Mule tape is a lot cheaper than fiber...
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LoveRise@...
loverise2000
May 16, 2010 3:49 pm
Greetings Kindred Spirits! Yesterday, I made a Youtube video of my new shower system for camping both on the road and off. _YouTube - The Shower Gun: Portable...
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egiese01
May 17, 2010 7:49 pm
took the 6 yr old out for a quick overnighter at a local state park, she was in her new grand trunk single that was given to her as a gift from grand trunk. i...
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EHamilton
imagainst_th...
May 18, 2010 12:35 am
I had a great time at Trail Days in Damascus, VA! Met Ed and Rosaleen, got my hammock fixed up, and found a lot of people I hadn't seen since last year's AT...
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Rosaleen Sullivan
rosaleen43
May 18, 2010 10:29 am
Hi, MacGuyver- I was very happy to meet you, as well. Tom Hennessy was very gracious to take time to repair your hammock, especially when we were so busy all...
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EHamilton
imagainst_th...
May 19, 2010 1:24 am
Hmmm, there was a lady there, who didn't introduce herself. Maybe it was my Hennessy shirt.... Tom was very, very nice to me, definitely. Actually Ed was...
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Jeff Creamer
jjctec
May 19, 2010 7:28 pm
I am new to hammock camping and hoping to build my first hammock from scratch. There are great resources regarding how to do it. But, I am having...
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Ed Speer
edspeer2002
May 19, 2010 7:39 pm
Hi Jeff. Welcome. Contact me via email for 10% Boy Scout discount on all Speer Hammocks products, including the do-it-yourself fabrics...Ed Speer Hammocks...
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Mike Baker
m1.baker
May 19, 2010 7:40 pm
Try http://www.hancockfabrics.com/ They have local stores in my area. We purchased ripstop to make some underqulits with at 4.99 a yard. Michael...
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Ralph Oborn
polecatpop
May 19, 2010 10:29 pm
Michael Baker Assistant Scoutmaster Venture Boy Scout Troop 513 Seagrove NC SR-876 I'm making hammock with my scouts this afternoon We find nylon material at...
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Brian T
bjcjt
May 20, 2010 12:19 am
... One of our walmarts finally pulled the plug on their fabric section. I still have 7 more I can venture to but I would guess they are all following suit. ...
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Mike Baker
m1.baker
May 20, 2010 1:28 pm
Yeah,  We only have one Walmart left that sells fabric. I asked and they too are going to stop fabric sales as well.    Michael Baker Assistant...
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Ralph Oborn
polecatpop
May 22, 2010 6:19 pm
... Correct can't hang a hammock with a bungie cord. Rogene Trip Report!!! My scouts went camping last night. 6 scouts, 5 dads, 3 leaders, 12 hammocks 1 tent I...
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Rosaleen Sullivan
rosaleen43
May 23, 2010 2:32 pm
Hi, Ralph- Thanks for the update. This is one of those times that I'd have preferred to be wrong. Rosaleen Trip Report!!! My scouts went camping last night. 6...
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Rick
geoflyfisher
May 23, 2010 3:38 pm
Well, it's always a good idea to try things out when they sound somewhat suspicious. Finding out that received wisdom is correct is a good thing. Walk well! ...
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gumby zenkayaker
thezenkayaker
May 23, 2010 5:22 pm
Hey RALF !!!! Better hurry to the PATENT office or someone will beat ya out of your royaltie's. LMAO. Later gumby/zenkayaker "enjoy your days and remember your...
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egiese01
May 26, 2010 6:01 pm
www.questoutfitters has a great selection of outdoor rated fabrics and plans for diy projects like tarps,...
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egiese01
May 26, 2010 6:18 pm
got some hennessy scouts coing for my daughters and once they arrive i gonna ship them off to get a side entry zipper mod done on them, you cando that if you...
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Rick Meyer
rmeyer386
May 26, 2010 7:17 pm
Where do you send the Hennessey Scout's for the side zipper modification? Do you know if this modification can be done on the Hennessey Ultralight Backpacker? ...
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Rogene Calkins
ccwayah
May 26, 2010 10:12 pm
MacGyver ... They keep the tarp snig in the rain and somtimes the tapr stretches. I saw the you went to Trail days correct?. Tom/Rosaleen would have fixed that...
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EHamilton
imagainst_th...
May 27, 2010 2:28 am
Thank you Rogene -- actually, Tom gave me an incredible deal on a new one, the "Cat Cape" which has a zipper so it can be worn as a poncho similar to the...
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Rogene Calkins
ccwayah
May 27, 2010 9:53 am
MacGyver, Great sounds wonderful that Tom was able to fix you up! Sorry I missed seeing you at Trail Days this year. Rogene...
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Rosaleen Sullivan
rosaleen43
May 27, 2010 10:35 am
Rick- Hennessy is now marketing Asyms Backpacker, Hyperlights, and maybe the Explorer ULs with side entry zips as an option. Look at the site for...
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egiese01
May 27, 2010 12:05 pm
you can view the website www.2qzqhammockhanger.com. they offer 4 different mods to all hennessy hammocks and some pretty neat accessories as well. i think you...
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Ed Giese
egiese01
May 27, 2010 12:11 pm
yes the mod can be done to your model as well, all pricing is listed on the website, www.2qzqhammockhanger.com. the grizz beaks are awesome by the way ...
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Rosaleen Sullivan
rosaleen43
May 28, 2010 9:37 am
Ed- Maybe the zipper models are available only at REI or Hennessyhammock.com right now. I don't actually know where else to buy currently. The zip models...
