They're putting out the spring stuff at the local WalMart and I saw two new short-sleeve polyester shirts that look good for warm weather hiking. They've...
Did a fair amount of work on the hammock this weekend. It is close to how I'll use it this spring. New: tarp, equipment hammock, hammock shirt, hammock boots,...
I got a "down throw" from overstock.com for $20 delivered that is promising for top quilt experiments. About 4' X 5' and 1 lb 6 0z. Tucked the edges of this...
Wow, thanks to all of y'all who've responded thus far either here or directly to my addy. You are a good group of folks, and I already feel very welcomed...
Hello, all! I'm new here, and will be new to hammock camping, but I'm no newbie to camping or hiking in general. I live in Arkansas, which is a veritable ...
I don't know anything about this hammock, but Sierra Trading Post has it on sale for $19.95. Might be worth checking out. <http://snipurl.com/d7rd> Matthew...
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,...
Anybody besides me experimenting with a spreader bar for hammock ends? This is the old fashioned way, and after some tries, I see why. For one thing, the ...
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...
Hello, I have been watching this list for a year now and have used many good ideas from here. I think it's time now so share some of mine. I like simplicity. I...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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, et all: I have reserved Site # 415 - Mr. Speer is at Site # 413 Go here: <http://camp.nchotsprings.com/> Click on "Area Map" for the very good detail of...
Ed, It wasn't looking like I would be able to atend so I didnt pay much attention when you posted all the particulars on the TrailFest and SEHH hangout. I...
Not good at this & have never used "Chat" But, I see that Coy & gerzon (sp...?) are posting at this hour of the morning - same as I.... I can get into Chat;...
Planning to be at Trail Fest in Hot Springs. Rolling in late on Friday (04/22) and stay Saturday night (04/23). Making Reservations today for Site #415 which...
I just put in for the day off that Sat (April 23). Hope I can get it. If so I hope to make it tho the Trail Days and SEHH shinding. never been to a trail...
I've been waiting for spring to bust out so i can start some hammock prototyping, but Since I am going stir crazy and there is still to much snow around my...
Finally got around to taking some pics. I tried using the MS Word webpage editor...man, that thing sucks when you're putting in pictures! It was doing some...
I just finished messing around with my hammock for this years hike, and finished the body. It looks like it will be pretty good. It weighs 14 ounces with...
Since I'm new to this list I guess I should start with a short introduction, and confession: Seven years ago I started experimenting with a hammock for...
Dan, Welcome in from the cold. I took an Army extream cold weather mummy bag and split it open from hood to foot. I then cut the seam across the foot and...
Rick, I've been using the 1" polypro webbing that's sold for car top tiedowns. Cut off the crappy stamped steel buckles, and it works OK, holds body weight ...
Thanks for report and pics, Ray. Very innovative to use silk, strange that it's not down proof but that's great information anyway. How about a no-seeum net...
