I posted some pictures a while ago (this newsgroup, DebW's Photos) of a "bug shirt" bugnet that works perfectly with such a setup. The sleeping bag pulls up...
Just to add confirmation (as if it was needed) that this works, I use this technique on my two boys hammocks. When we camp out (I made them specially sized...
Mirage, With your through sleeping bag, have you experienced any problems with compressing the bottom insulation, and developing cold spots? Light'ning _____ ...
... with ... Well, since it's my boys in there, I can't speak from personal experience, but I always ask them if they had any cold spot, and usually check on...
Mirage, You and Rick both continually amaze me with your creative designs. Do you still use a quilt in the hammock, or does your green underquilt work as your...
... underquilt work as your only ... I have been down to ~28F with no additional bags or quilts, but I was wearing polypro lonjohns, smartwool socks, fleece...
Very cool! Thanks for the info. btw, what are the approximate dimensions of your quilt? loft? It's just a rectangle with the ends drawn up, right? And what...
While I normally reframe from shameless advertizing on this list, I hope the group feels that this notice is useful and informative since inexpensive bulk down...
Heck, Plug all you want....it is your site. I'm supprised you dont chime in more when somebody mentions underquilts etc for staying warm plugging your...
... My pleasure. The whole thing can be seen in the image sequence here: http://www.peak.org/~webdawg/Hammocking/MirageHammockSystem ... It's finished...
gerzson, You beat me to the punch. My eagles nest outfitters doublenest setup comes as hammock, bug net, and rain fly separately. The idea of slipping the...
I would like to sew on 18-inch zippers on the bug net along the border of the fabric and the bug net, but still on the bug net. I would like to place one on...
Coy, there's no problem with the pound of down shipped in a PeaPod bag-for you I would ship it any way you want. Only a slight additional charge for the...
So after watching the list for over a year I decided to do something rather than just tink about it. I hit the Wally World dollar racks. Wow there is a lot of...
Lots of their stuff lately seems to be polyester. Works fine for hammocks, depending on weight of material. I got 6 yards for $6, kind of a gray brown. Did...
Hi all, I bought a Hennessey Explorer Ultralight recently. I've put it up just enough times for my bum not to hit the ground (3, it should have take 2, but...
Yeah, spend your pre-first (zeroed?) night in the hammock outside as close to home as you can put it up. I don't have any experience with the Thermarests, been...
There was some discussion a while back on cutting the actual hammock body with catenary curves to enhance its lay. Two different drawings (that I know of,...
... hammock body with ... I messed with various cuts. If you are going for a minimal weight, minimal length hammock it is probably worth experimenting a...
... Quilt/Primaloft_Quilt_instructions.html ... I realized that my instructions did not have a Materials or cut list. I have updated the instructions with that...
... hammock body with ... wanted to follow up on these ... them, or if any general ... Jeremy, I've not actually experimented with this yet. The drawing was...
Ray, Thanks for the quick reply. My current homemade delight uses a 100" ridgecord with 120" of fabric total, which is the dimensions of my old (and comfy) HH...
Shane, Thanks for the quick reply. If I do try it, I will certainly share my findings as well. I want to try a shorter hammock, so maybe I'll make 4...
I'm thinking about making a silk hammock or two, especially since they can be made so light, but am turned off by the white color or natural silk. I see that...
... Yes to both of your questions. I used Rit Dye, Black (really a very dark purple, think eggplant) for the silk gauze. Tan for the hammock. It's easy but...
