Monday, January 30, 2017

January 2017: 9 Nights in a DIY Hammock

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I slept outside for 9 nights in January 2017 in my homemade setup:  4 in Asheville, NC, 3 in my back yard, and 2 at the New Jersey Winter Ha...
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New Jersey Winter Hang 2017: My DIY Hammock Setup

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It got fairly cold at the New Jersey Winter Hang; cold enough for a gallon jug of water that I left out of my car to freeze solid.  I stay...
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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Make an Underquilt Protector for Hammock Camping

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I'm very thrilled with my underquilt protector, and its ability to keep me warm and cozy while blocking the wind.  Check out my vide...
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Make a winter tarp with me

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Join me while I make a winter tarp, using the pattern from DIY Gear Supply .  This is a multi-part video series, and I'll cover the foll...
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Monday, January 2, 2017

How to sew outdoor fabrics with a rolled hem foot, including lightweight and waterproof fabrics

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The double-rolled hem is the preferred method for finishing single-layer fabric edges on outdoor fabrics.  I have heard some complai...
Saturday, December 24, 2016

Detaled sewing instructions for box underquilt with clew suspension

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Are you curious about Leiavoia's neo-retro-innovation in hammock underquilt design ?  Do you want to try making an underquilt that w...
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Friday, December 23, 2016

Sleep Report: clew underquilt (with troubleshooting)

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After a solstice underquilt fail, last night I had my first successful night in the hammock with the clew suspension underquilt.  Watch t...