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incogneato posted:Huh, I don't know why I never considered finding an app for knots. That's a great idea, thanks! I'm terrible about remembering or practicing knots. Well poo poo, I always leaned on never being in the scouts to excuse not being able to tie knots worth a drat, but it’s a) only 6 bucks and b) scout-approved. Guess I’ll be tying knots during meetings tomorrow. e: this app is awesome. I got into climbing recently and I have so many knots to learn now Freaquency fucked around with this message at 06:55 on Jun 2, 2022 |
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I was gifted this a long time ago and keep it in my first aid kit. When sitting around the camp fire, I used to fiddle with some of the knots. It's the size of a few credit cards and it's plastic so water doesn't affect it. I was also gifted a big book or rope work and knots but it got packed away somewhere. https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Knot-Out...18-44210b5535b1
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waffle enthusiast posted:That appears to be the same one yup! At least the publisher has the same name. There's another knot I really like that uses an Infinity loop and you just wrap it around twice like that in the middle of a line and then you can carabiner stuff to it to pull tight like your tarp after hanging your line. I don't know what it's called, So I can't look it up. I saw it in a video ages ago and it's so easy and works well.
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RodShaft posted:There's another knot I really like that uses an Infinity loop and you just wrap it around twice like that in the middle of a line and then you can carabiner stuff to it to pull tight like your tarp after hanging your line. I don't know what it's called, So I can't look it up. I saw it in a video ages ago and it's so easy and works well. Prusik knot. https://www.animatedknots.com/prusik-knot While on the subject of knots this is a great one for tenters/general use: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slOhlEmBwwY And this is great if you're a hammocker. I use it for my whoopi sling suspension and for connecting tarp guylines to stakes: https://www.101knots.com/marlinspike-hitch.html Further edits while I'm thinking about it. For tarp users this is fantastic, I use the fail safe method with 1/8 shock cord and its held up great for years: https://theultimatehang.com/2012/04/18/rubber-band-tarp-line-tensioners/ BaseballPCHiker fucked around with this message at 12:26 on Jun 2, 2022 |
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Triple half hitch will work the same as a taut line hitch but it's a tad easier.
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hemale in pain posted:Triple half hitch will work the same as a taut line hitch but it's a tad easier. Grog's animated knots is another good knot resource. CopperHound fucked around with this message at 15:06 on Jun 2, 2022 |
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A bowline and a trucker's hitch will get you out of like 90% of scenarios And a clove hitch will cover the other 10 e: but don't forget the classic adage, "If you don't know knots, tie lots" Sockser fucked around with this message at 17:34 on Jun 2, 2022 |
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Personally I'd put the essential knots for non specialty uses (i.e. for people who are not climbers or sailors) as, in roughly this order, Bowline Square knot Adjustable grip hitch Sheet bend (or alternatively double fishermans bend) Trucker's hitch Clove hitch Those are basically the only knots I find myself using in non climbing/sailing contexts, and knowing them offers massive improvements over the basic half hitches, overhands, and (often mistied) square knots that most people are limited to. Plenty of great knots not on that list, but if you know those 6 you can cover nearly any situation in camping, hiking, tying poo poo around your house or vehicle, etc.
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alnilam posted:This is one of my favorite knots, although i learned that this is called the "adjustable grip hitch" and the tautline hitch is the same thing but a bit weaker, with one turn instead of two before passing the end through. IIRC from boy scouts that's "two half hitches". A tautline hitch is adjustable and won't slide as much (thus creating a 'taut' line) e: if anyone wants a really deep dive on knots, the Ashley Book of Knots is like 600 pages of the whys and hows The Wiggly Wizard fucked around with this message at 18:34 on Jun 2, 2022 |
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The Wiggly Wizard posted:IIRC from boy scouts that's "two half hitches". A tautline hitch is adjustable and won't slide as much (thus creating a 'taut' line) No... although I was also wrong. The pictured knot that I quoted, which I thought was mislabeled, is in fact the tautline hitch (e: or possibly the midshipman's hitch... seeing online now that there is some hubbub among knot geeks about the boy scouts misnaming it or something), which I never learned very well because I was taught that the adjustable grip hitch is a bit better for the same purposes (though both are fine for guying something). I didn't look closely enough at the image. The adjustable grip hitch's final loop goes around the standing part and working part. The tautline hitch's final loop goes only around the standing part. Anyway the point is everyone should know a decent sliding friction hitch  
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alnilam posted:Anyway the point is everyone should know a decent sliding friction hitch
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My spouse and I were gifted a Double Nest Eno hammock for our wedding and I’m so unbelievably jazzed about it. Gonna get an under quilt and go HAM.
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That reminds me of an only tangentially outdoor gear question: does anyone have a suggestion on a backyard hammock stand? I'd like to use my hammock around the yard sometimes, but don't want to repeatedly attached to our trees (which aren't ideally positioned anyway). ENO has one that looks nice, but is expensive. I'm tempted to spend less, but worry that I'll regret it long term. It'll be sitting outside year round after all (the stand, not the hammock).
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NewFatMike posted:My spouse and I were gifted a Double Nest Eno hammock for our wedding and I’m so unbelievably jazzed about it. Gonna get an under quilt and go HAM. Just a note on "double" hammocks. 99% of people are miserable trying to sleep double in a hammock. Its fine for quick naps, beyond that its a real pain. Does that hammock have a bugnet? You'll also want a tarp as well. incogneato posted:That reminds me of an only tangentially outdoor gear question: does anyone have a suggestion on a backyard hammock stand? I'd like to use my hammock around the yard sometimes, but don't want to repeatedly attached to our trees (which aren't ideally positioned anyway). The Tato Gear stand is the gold standard for semi-permanent low fuss stands, sold by Dutchware.com. Its frequently out of stock though so get signed up for notifications on that item. Otherwise the Tensa4 is a great stand but requires more tie-offs and has more of a "fiddle" factor.
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All hammock stands seem crazy expensive for what they are. I get served ads regularly for the Kammock one and it's like $300.
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If you're just going to leave it out all the time you might think about just sinking some posts. A 4x4 and a bag of concrete should do it. Alternately, you could put a line between your trees with a couple of stops to hook your hammock on at the perfect spots so you never have to mess with it. Just go out and hook it up. I don't know what the exact best line would be, but I had a friend do it with the steel cable that you use for garage doors.
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Yeah DIY is your best bet for a backyard hammock stand that will last and not break the bank. If you've got some basic power tools and don't want to put concrete in your yard for whatever reason, I built one of these with a friend for his backyard and it's great. We used galvanized hex bolts on the big angle joints rather than long timber screws so it can be more easily disassembled, but I don't know that he ever takes it down. Some kind of finish will help it last longer too. It's pretty heavy and awkward to move by yourself without a dolly, but it's not bad with two people. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRSMjnpx1-I
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BaseballPCHiker posted:Just a note on "double" hammocks. 99% of people are miserable trying to sleep double in a hammock. Its fine for quick naps, beyond that its a real pain. Appreciated! I’ll check and make sure our current tarp fits, too. I suppose we can chastely use separate hammocks, but I’ll be glad to have some trips without a tent and air mattress.
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Some people do like sleeping double in a hammock, though its pretty rare. Give it a shot on some low stakes trip and see how it works for you. Also not mentioned, but you'll want a sleeping pad or underquilt of some sort if you're going to be camping out overnight with lows under about 70F or so.
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I have done some casual afternoon cuddles in a hammock but uh I could not imagine actually spending a full night in one with someone else
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Sockser posted:I could not imagine actually spending a full night in one with someone else
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Double hammocks are great for naps and to take hiking so you can both chill but yeah relying on one for an overnight would get very annoying. You can't move without waking the other person
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I spent 3 nights on a boat sharing a cheap woven double hammock with my then-sweetheart. It wasn't that bad  but it was also in the tropics so we didn't need to finagle any pads or quilts around us, could leave a leg hanging out, etc
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CopperHound posted:The least uncomfortable I've managed was by sticking our stinky feet in each other's faces. Even then, only for a midday nap. Same. It was an ENO double nest. Worked fine for a nap, but wasn't nearly as comfortable as napping solo.
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$8.64 Eveready rechargeable LED headlamp 2-pack (Amazon) 300 lumins. IPX4. Has red or white beam, but other than that are pretty barbones.  MICRO USB
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incogneato posted:That reminds me of an only tangentially outdoor gear question: does anyone have a suggestion on a backyard hammock stand? I'd like to use my hammock around the yard sometimes, but don't want to repeatedly attached to our trees (which aren't ideally positioned anyway).  Saw this at Ollie's today. I don't know if it's any better than the cheap ones on Amazon.
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RodShaft posted:
That looks identical to the hammock and stand I got for $70 off Amazon.
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I just ordered my first full size pack, a ULA Catalyst. I've use a few rentals and also some borrowed equipment. All of that was a bit worn and heavy, so I am really looking forward to this. As a bit of coincidence, last week I came across someone who was hiking in the hills behind my house who was with their Catalyst. Because I lack social skills and get overly excited when talking about bike or camping gear, I bombarded the poor guy with a whole bunch of questions. He eyeballed me warily, as he should, before issuing a few brief answers. Sorry dude. Enjoy your training for the John Muir Trail.
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Has anyone ever repaired a valve on a sleeping pad? Specifically I have an REI Camp Dreamer XL that has developed a slow leak; I wake up with my hips digging into the ground. I'm pretty sure it's a valve issue which is common to this generation of their pads. I'm a couple seasons past the return window, so REI told me to go pound sand when I asked about repair options. The next step may just be going to town on the outside of the valve with tenacious tape or something. Really not stoked at the idea of this thing finding its way to the landfill after only a few seasons.
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its all nice on rice posted:I've not, but there are lots of valve replacement guides out there. I'm not finding any rei specific parts, but you might be able to use a different brand if the diameter is the same. Valve repair is kind of a bitch. Thermarest has replacement valves and repair kits, but they depend on being able to seal the valve into a rigid plastic housing that (probably) isn't going to be the same size as an REI brand mat. AFAIK most other vendors don't even sell valve replacement kits. Your best bet is contacting the manufacturer.
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its all nice on rice posted:I suppose it would be a PITA. It's unfortunate that REI told them to get lost. If he's gonna trash it without a repair anyway, it's maybe worth taking it apart and just seeing if he can rig a thermarest valve to it. If the REI valve is just larger diameter, with a similar valve housing, some plastic washers might do the trick.
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Morbus posted:If he's gonna trash it without a repair anyway, it's maybe worth taking it apart and just seeing if he can rig a thermarest valve to it. If the REI valve is just larger diameter, with a similar valve housing, some plastic washers might do the trick. I think the volume of air these car camping mattresses hold is substantially greater than a normal backpacking mattress. The reversible valve opening is the size of a half-dollar. I may just slather the outside of it with aquaseal and cover it with tenacious tape. My bigger beef is with REI’s lack of repair options.
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I have unfortunately learned my lesson and will no longer buy REI-branded stuff for anything significant. An REI brand fork? Sure. Tent, sleeping pad, anything like that? Absolutely not. Although I did buy the Kindercone sleeping bag for my kid. She hasn't used it yet, hopefully that'll be good.
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guppy posted:I have unfortunately learned my lesson and will no longer buy REI-branded stuff for anything significant. An REI brand fork? Sure. Tent, sleeping pad, anything like that? Absolutely not. I've been moving away from their brand for clothing, myself. I have a pair of hiking pants that are super light weight and comfortable, but some of the stitching is coming apart and the zipper won't stay up. The stitching has been coming apart on my long sleeved sun shirt, too.
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Pretty happy with my REI branded merino wool socks.
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It took forever to ship, but I finally got my Megamat 10. I've had the valve open for a couple hours and it basically hasn't inflated at all; I finally found a video that shows you how to use the little toggle to keep the valve open. Very strange, they tell you to do it but nothing in their documentation or videos shows you how to do it. I finally found this video and apparently you are literally supposed to jam the end of the toggle into the valve itself. Kind of makes sense, but it would never have occurred to me in a million years. I'm used to Thermarests where you just... open the valve and it takes care of itself. It's inflated more in the last two minutes than it did in the last two hours.
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