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How to make a hammock: 1.)Find a loving table cloth: http://www.tableclothsfactory.com/tablecloths-Table-Linens-Chair-Covers-Sashes-s/132.htm 2.)Lash the ends http://www.tothewoods.net/HomemadeHammock2.html or just gather it and tie a sheet bend with your loving suspension: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJlEQpcbM1I 3.)Hang the hammock and don't you dare use loving rope on a tree in a public park and ruin it for the rest of us: https://theultimatehang.com/2012/07/hammock-camping-101/ Congratulations. You just made an ENO hammock for less than 1/3 the price. CopperHound fucked around with this message at 06:11 on Apr 21, 2017 |
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Chard posted:In my mind heavy stuff goes down in that area to keep center of gravity low. What am I missing? Here is a lovely example of how you would have to balance if your pack's center of mass is at the red spot:  There is a limit to how much weight you would want high, especially on technical terrain. Small movements of the pack can push you off balance.
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Apr 22, 2017 08:57
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bongwizzard posted:Quick clot. I put a few steri-strips and some benzoin tincture in my first aid kit for deep cuts. I figure that is as much as I can handle without doing more harm than good.
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Apr 23, 2017 16:02
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I always scoffed at alcohol stoves, but today I had some denatured alcohol, aluminum cans, and time:   I still need to try it out in breezy or rainy conditions, but I think I'm a convert.
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Apr 25, 2017 05:30
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I built this style of stove: http://zenstoves.net/BasicSideBurner.htm I don't need to pour priming alcohol around the side and just light the center. At least in my kitchen the jets fire up pretty fast. I didn't time but I think less than 30 seconds. I still need to RTV the two halves together, so if I put in enough fuel to get a liter of water to a rolling boil it does sputter out the sides some. I'll still bring white gas for two person trips longer than a couple days because I estimate that we boil close to 20 cups of water a day with all the tea we drink.
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Apr 25, 2017 15:17
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I need to start drinking soda or pbr to try a few more designs. After I glued that stove closed with rtv the alcohol was boiling off too fast. I got big orange flames and alcohol condensing on the bottom of pot. I'll try a making it a little taller next time.
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Apr 30, 2017 07:05
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Maybe you should try dunking each fabric in some water then wear it before you say they are close enough to the same.
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May 20, 2017 17:42
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FCKGW posted:Should I get a double bag for my wife and I or just stick with individual bags? If you think you still want to try sharing a bag, just buy the men's and women's version of the same bag. Usually the zippers on opposite sides and will zip together. You will only do it once. CopperHound fucked around with this message at 05:16 on Jun 16, 2017 |
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Jun 16, 2017 05:12
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Do you have some way to vent just your side of the bag? I end up over heating until either of us shift and suck the bag full of outside cold air.
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Jun 16, 2017 05:26
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What do backpackers do about washing clothes? I'm assuming it is bad form to wash in/near a fresh water source, but I can't recall ever seeing any sort of wash basin on gear lists. E: I'm picturing someone washing one sock at a time in their jetboil. CopperHound fucked around with this message at 06:33 on Jun 16, 2017 |
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Jun 16, 2017 06:31
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FogHelmut posted:Sleeping bags for car camping with an air mattress?
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Jul 11, 2017 19:43
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khysanth posted:How do you decide whether or not to treat water? In less developed countries replace 'terrible shits for a week' with cholera.
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Jul 28, 2017 19:54
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Canisters are still an Isobutane/propane mix. Look for something called a heat spreader if the hot spots are too bad.
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Aug 2, 2017 19:46
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Is there a goonsensus on hats that I won't ruin by cramming into a stuff sack? I have a narrow brim fishing hat but it doesn't keep the sun off my nose and neck. Have any thoughts on a wide brim vs ballcap+neck drape style? I already wear socks with sandals, so I don't need to worry about looking any more stupid, but I would prefer no cammo print.
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Aug 15, 2017 00:11
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Several months later I decided to do something about not having a pot stand for my alcohol stove:  And it fits in the pot:  I used this tool to draw the cone template for me: http://zenstoves.net/PotStands-Conical.htm#ConeTemplates
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Aug 20, 2017 05:34
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Backpacking with a dog can throw all sorts of complications in the mix. I know the Labrador I had would most likely manage to puncture my inflatable mat, the tent floor, or my down bag if I let him in the tent. I have only done a couple overnighters with a dog, but it wasn't too cold for him just to sleep below my hammock... I'd probably go for a ridgerest/or z-rest mat strapped to the outside of my pack. They suck for side sleeping, but are cheap and are fine at keeping your backside warm. Also regarding dog stuff: They aren't so great at letting you know how tired there are. When hiking longer distance they might just push themselves to the point that they plop down and refuse to go any further. CopperHound fucked around with this message at 16:27 on Aug 28, 2017 |
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Aug 28, 2017 16:23
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Levitate posted:Re: inflatable pads, the REI Flash version isn't bad for weight/warmth/price compared to some of the more expensive ones like the Neo Air. Leperflesh posted:I find the most useful things to bring are painkillers, allergy meds, moleskin, and band aids (I get the waterproof type).
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Aug 28, 2017 20:00
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OSU_Matthew posted:I've been wrapping it around my index finger and pinkie and tying it off, but that tends to get tangled.
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Oct 2, 2017 04:45
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the yeti posted:I'm not sure what counts as proper high abrasion, I'm just trying to avoid dropping 100 bucks on pants that I shred on brambles or cut kneeling in the rocks or bracing flipped logs/shale/tin/etc against my legs.
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Jan 17, 2018 01:23
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Tsyni posted:Get a time machine and go to Costco that used to sell great wool t-shirts for cheap. I bought 5 of their long sleeved ones recently, $20 CAD a pop. I did an experiment where I wore one for two weeks straight. No smell. Wool is life. E: also, since it is sized for Costco demographic the small size fit more like a relaxed fit medium.
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Feb 4, 2018 19:26
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I haven't used them myself, but maybe these? They also come in solid colors. Just look up sun sleeves.
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Mar 3, 2018 23:57
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Still is kind of bulky, but I use one or two comparments popped out of this thing for travel pills. https://www.amazon.com/Dose-Weekly-Pop-Out-Planner-Small/dp/B001THDDFC I think you are over thinking this. Why not just use some dime bags for your drugs?
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Mar 19, 2018 14:20
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Morbus posted:There is a 100% chance that if I put a lighter in my first aid kit I will just lose my first aid kit 
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Apr 6, 2018 13:14
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Warmachine posted:Zippos man. Zippos.
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Apr 7, 2018 01:04
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mAlfunkti0n posted:I bought 600' of Amsteel blue and I think I have made a mistake, I should have ordered much more. Why? I don't know. It calls to me to make more things. On a related note, does anyone want a capillary hoop stove? I may have gotten a little carried away: https://i.imgur.com/tS9Q3KX.gifv I can send one (or five) for whatever it costs to mail them out. Otherwise my extras are probably going to end up on the trash when I move.
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May 7, 2018 05:31
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armorer posted:I've wanted to make one of these for a while, just from a curiosity perspective. What design did you base these on? I tried a couple of another style, but it uses 3 cans, takes more effort, and doesn't seem to perform any better.
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May 7, 2018 14:50
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Why does a stainless bottle have a gold colored ring that isn't just tea/coffee stain?
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May 11, 2018 20:48
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SwissArmyDruid posted:If you're looking to chop out a battery or two entirely, may I suggest taking a look at Zebralight's flashlights?
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May 18, 2018 00:27
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I can't say that is a deciding factor for me. It is the physical build quality that impresses me along with being able to set the output anywhere between barely on and retina searing bright. It doesn't have red or green LEDs in the same package, so that might be a mark against it depending on your needs.
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May 18, 2018 00:59
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bongwizzard posted:Almost at the point of buying one of those headband adapters for a mini mag light and just running with that for the rest of my life.
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May 18, 2018 16:27
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Chard posted:e: for warm weather how feasible is it to just use a regular sleeping bag instead of quilt(s)? I tend to sleep pretty hot anyway.
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Jun 22, 2018 21:38
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I use a wide REI flash pad in my hammock and it isn't terrible. Underquilts are nice, but I like having the option to be on the ground if necessary.
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Jun 26, 2018 13:09
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OSU_Matthew posted:Most other people I backpack with do what I started out doing, ripstop nylon bag hung off a tree. If you do this, don't use Paracord, it's garbage and stretches which fucks with the knots and your ability to undo them. Techline is much lighter, stronger, and usable. Also use a PCT Hang to tie off the bag.
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Jul 6, 2018 16:02
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If it is a sock type net your only worry should be that it isn't too short for your hammock. Also you should have a ridge line to keep the thing off your face.
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Aug 4, 2018 00:01
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Be mindful of what kind of water source you plan on encountering. Trying to fill a collapsible container in a shallow water can be a frustrating experience. Gravity filtering is great (less work), but sometimes I wish I could just drop a hose down into a shallow water source and pump it up.
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Aug 11, 2018 04:52
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OSU_Matthew posted:Honestly, the Sawyer is extremely frustrating in my experience, with the amount of effort required relative to the low flow. I just use the sawyer water bags on their own to mule water when necessary.
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Aug 13, 2018 00:16
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For guylines I throw up the devil horns with my left hand and figure-8 the line. I still have to sorta jam the bundle in my snake skin, but it doesn't get tangled. I keep my lines long for versatile pitches.
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OSU_Matthew posted:My big tangle issue is the continuous ridgeline, that tangles pretty easily with the nighteeze tech line, which is otherwise awesome.
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I used to hate on zipping bags together, but if you just half zip them and use it as one big quilt it is much more bearable. It is just a little weird to have separate foot pockets with mummy bags.
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For dinner, mountain house isn't terrible. If you're feeling adventurous you can prepare meals from https://www.trail.recipes/recipe-collection/dehydrated-backpacking-meals/ ahead of time. I pretty much just pack some starch (couscous & instant potatoes), dried mixed veggies, protein (tvp), oil, and flavor (bullion). For lunch I usually pack something calorie dense like summer sausage, hard cheese, and tortillas.
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