Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Deriving the opitimimum ridgeline length by using the Golden Ratio

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I presented my sister Sally with a challenge, to help me figure out if there was a basis in mathematics for the 83% ridgeline that has bee...
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Sunday, February 26, 2017

Round Bag Fundamentals + Calculator + Pattern + Tips

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Click her e to download my Round Bag Calculator (excel). Note:  Fractions may not be view-able if using a mobile device. Click he...
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Thursday, February 23, 2017

Round Zipper Bag for Tree Straps

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CLICK HERE to download the pattern.  Print in landscape mode, and verify that the 1" square is truly 1". YOU WILL NEED...
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Thursday, February 16, 2017

DIY Stuff Sack Drawstring Channels 4 Ways

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Join me as I sew two double-sided stuff sacks, with a different method for finishing the drawstring channel on each side: 1.  Folded Corne...
Thursday, February 9, 2017

DIY Tree Straps using RSBTR 1" Poly 1500 in Spectrum Rainbow

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I made this pair of tree straps using Ripstop By the Roll's NEW Outdoor Ink 1" Polyester Webbing 1500 lb in Spectrum Rainbow, th...
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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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