Thanks everyone for all your input thsese last months, especially regarding hh warmpth. I had a chance to practice much of it on my 10 bike tour from Santa...
Steve Ouch- Frostbite, that's no fun. Sometimes the kids just don't think! Aside from that, sounds like a great trip. It's good to get some real cold weather...
A few questions for anyone who either lives near the Whites, or in Maine...or have hammocking experience in these areas. If I am traveling through the Whites...
I'll take the tarp if its still available. Rick Kirkwood ... From: Steve To: hammockcamping@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2005 7:28 PM Subject:...
Under orders to clear the dining table, I picked up the sewing machine and lugged it downstairs. Imagine my surprise when I happen to notice that there's a...
Good Morning! ... Thanks for the feedback! Used that idea last night! As mentioned, my first-ever night out, I used a 3/4 UL Thermarest AND a full length CC...
Taking a cue from Gardenville, I ordered some silk and did some sewing this past weekend. Here are some random observations: 1. Silk is very light and easy...
For those who are interested, I have posted some photos (J.D. ZHammock Project).... The first photo shows a rather unique knot & rope that I have used to ...
Hi Ray, I am very glad to hear you have tried the silk for a hammock. I have been home 2 weeks but the side effects of my Radiation and Chemo treatment ...
Here's the easiest way I've found to get into a sleeping bag in a hammock: - Unzip the bag down to your knees. - Lay in the hammock. - Lay the bag on top of...
This past weekend, My son's troop went on the district Klondike Camporee. Now as a bit of background, since I have gotten into hammocks, the kids have been...
Hello, I found a few posts about people using these. I already have one for when I use a tent (gasp!!) so I was wondering if anyone has any tips on using it in...
Ta! Da! Had a couple of appointments cancel on me, got angry, frustrated - and took it out on this ZHammock project. Just tired of pussy footing around and I...
OK, this kinda ties into the other Post (Materials) here today. Because of my error in feet versus yards, I did not get enough ripstop the first time for the...
Ya know, there are cold weather tents, winter sleeping bags, winter clothes, etc. why not a winter hammock. Sure it is nice to have a modular system but I...
At a mill ends place in our town they have lots of nylon looking stuff. Also if I lurk around the dollar bin at wally world great bargins are boudn to show up....
If anyone is planning in the near future to purchase some of the Evazote (sp?) padding that is more bendy than the CC foam, I would love to go in on your oder...
Good evening hammock gang, I have been working on a hammock with integral insulation. My first two attempts with down have been unsuccessful. I went back to...
Some of you may remember that I am attempting my first-ever sewing machine adventures. Well, I am making progress...!!! Finally figured out how to thread the...
Hi all, I'm looking at acquiring my first hammock/shelter. I'm reasonably sold on the Hennessey Hammocks. What is the difference between 70D Nylon Oxford and...
My material for the WarmHammock has shipped, but I'm going to have a piece about 30" long left over. Not quite enough for a quilt, so I had a new idea...the...
Hi all, I was referred to this group from the WomenHikers list when I asked a question about outfitting a hammock I have for trail use. (With apologies for the...
I think I understand snakeskins now, that is if they get to stay on while you tie the hammock to a tree? Spent too much time last night trying to get my HH up...
For storage, think ridge line. In a HH, you can use clips like glove hooks and hang small stuff sacks from the ridge line. I even hang hiking sandals from 2...
My niece stopped by Sunday night. Some how or other she figured out how to get college credit for backpacking in New Zealand, Australia and Fiji for 7...
For those who have made underquilts, would you mind telling me what width you made it? Also, how have you solved the attachment issue? I'm planning to try my...
So I made a small prototype of my canoe idea, and I don't think it'll work. It doesn't look like the pad will buckle, but without an exact fit there will...
Jay, I made a trial underquilt for HH ultralight asym last year. My first try worked OK, not perfect to be sure. It uses round elastic about 1/8," I think a ...
