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    Franco, There's no reason you cant use the...

    Franco,

    There's no reason you cant use the quilts black side out. put the green on the inside. They're reversible!
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    Hammock Physics

    Here's the details:

    http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=13792&catid=newimages&cutoffdate=1
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    Hammock Physics

    Here's the details:

    http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=13792&catid=newimages&cutoffdate=1
  4. Hammock Physics

    Here's the details:

    http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=13792&catid=newimages&cutoffdate=1
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    Hammock Physics

    Here's the details:

    http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=13792&catid=newimages&cutoffdate=1
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    No. An under quilt suspends below the hammock. ...

    No. An under quilt suspends below the hammock.

    http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/vbg/showimage.php?i=2697&c=577
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    Poll: Favorite Hammock

    Hennessy ULB
    Mosquito from Claytor
    Moskito from Byer
    Traveller from Byer

    In that order.
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    Hungarian Goose Down

    JRB used Hungarian Goose Down during our first year of operation. It was excellent quality down and cheaper than Feathered Friends, but we continually had issues with timely delivery. We also had...
  9. Thread: sore back

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    Sounds like you might have been on TOO much of a...

    Sounds like you might have been on TOO much of a diagonal. That would put a torque on the body that might cause the back ache. It could also account for the difficulty finding a comfortable spot...
  10. Thread: OMG Help!

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    The Nest and Weather Shield under the hammock and...

    The Nest and Weather Shield under the hammock and your sleeping bag over you in the Hammock should easily get you to freezing temperatures keeping you nice and toasty. Once you receive the quilt and...
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    How to get a tight Fly on a Hennessy Hammock

    DO NOT use the hooks on the prussick knots on the hammock cords!!!!!

    Tie the fly separately to the trees.

    If you use the prussick hooks, when you sit or lay in the hammock the hammock sags and...
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    We'll Be There

    Jack and Jack will be there. One of us has a beard. :confused:
  13. Thread: What to get?

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    Just a quick note of clarification to Jeff's...

    Just a quick note of clarification to Jeff's post. There are a couple of different hammocks on the market with variations on the name Mosquito.

    The Byer Moskito has nylon cords on each end....
  14. Thread: mosquito hammock

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    Mosquito Hammock

    We tried them a couple of months ago. We liked it so well we've picked it up on our web site. I think you'll find it very comfortable, versatile and easy to use.
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    Lounging in a HH

    Here's a picture of Pan in the lounge mode with his evening cocktail.

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  16. Bottom Entrance Hammocks and Under Quilts

    Some of us get in through the slit in the under quilt that matches the hammock entrance slit.

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  17. Thread: Down ratings

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    Check out the chart in the link below. if...

    Check out the chart in the link below. if someone is advertising 900 fill power be very leary.

    http://www.idfl.com/articles/Down%20Content%20and%20Fill%20Power.pdf
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    Go the following web site and click on their...

    Go the following web site and click on their articles. You'll learn more than you ever wanted to know.

    http://www.idfl.com/
  19. Thread: making quilts

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    Neo, I applaud you for making your own stuff. ...

    Neo,

    I applaud you for making your own stuff. Something I would never have attempted without a push from Peter Pan. But there are more factors to be considered than price. What will your final...
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    Poll: Why Make It Yourself?

    Several reasons apply. I Can make it lighter. I can omit unecessary bells and whistles. I can add functionality I want. It's gratifying. It's Fun. I'm sure there are others. :-?
  21. Take a look at the link below: ...

    Take a look at the link below:

    http://www.jacksrbetter.com/JRBs%20got%20GAME.htm
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    It all depends on the specific equipment make and...

    It all depends on the specific equipment make and model. Here's one example.

    Hennessy Backpacker Ultralight A-Sym (less the fly) 23 oz.
    Jacks 'R' Better Nest Under Quilt 20 oz.
    Jacks 'R'...
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    Hennessy Supershelter

    What a shame. Why be comfortable only when temperatures are above 40 deg.?

    Check the archives. This question has been asked before. There's plenty of info available.
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    Two People in a Hammock

    As long as you like being cozy you shouldn't have any problem. The nature of the design of virtually all hammocks will cause two people to be rolled to the center and pushed together. Every time...
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    Poll: Turtles on the Trail

    Peter Pan and I came across these two between Petite's Gap and Rte 60 over the Columbus Day weekend.

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