I am not so keen on elastic rope (it is heavier than dyneema) and much of the problem of stretch can be overcome by caternary cutting the silnylon or using fabrics with very low stretch such as tyvek or cuben fibre, but nonetheless this method of keeping your tent taut is worth sharing: http://gossamergear.com/wp/diy-self-tensioning-guy-lines-2 A […]
Isn’t this the feeling everyone who ventures far from track or trail is seeking: the freedom of the wilderness, the exultation of the hills, the distant roar of rapids, the whistle of wind in the trees, the ubiquitous echo of birdsong, the warning bark of a deer in a golden sunset… Della and I are
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This would have to give you pause about venturing into croc country! Lots more great outdoors pics here: http://www.rivermenrodandgunclub.com/cool-and-different-pictures.html
This looks like an interesting concept. If you have US$319 in loose change you might book yourself one of these. 7 second set-up sounds great. Check out its specs below. Almost too good to believe: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/255929858/flying-tent-7-seconds-to-the-stars & https://gearjunkie.com/flying-tent-hammock-poncho Other hammock related posts: http://www.theultralighthiker.com/a-hummingbird-in-the-hand/ http://www.theultralighthiker.com/adjustable-hammock-ridgeline/ http://www.theultralighthiker.com/continuous-loop-another-great-hammock-idea/ http://www.theultralighthiker.com/whoopie-slings-what-a-great-idea/ http://www.theultralighthiker.com/side-insulation/ http://www.theultralighthiker.com/hammock-pad-extender/ http://www.theultralighthiker.com/diy-netless-hammock/ http://www.theultralighthiker.com/klymit-hammock-pad/ http://www.theultralighthiker.com/make-your-own-tarp-or-hammock/ http://www.theultralighthiker.com/hammock-camping-double-bunking/ http://www.theultralighthiker.com/hammock-hunting-till-dark/ http://www.theultralighthiker.com/all-in-one-hammock-tent-poncho-backpack-at-1-2-kg/ http://www.theultralighthiker.com/laybag/
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A really useful knot particularly when doing temporary tie outs eg of guylines, boats, dogs etc. You can always ‘lock’ it by passing the end back through the top loop so it can’t unravel: http://www.animatedknots.com/tumble/#ScrollPoint
Spyderco Honey Bee: This may be the perfect keychain knife. It is just a bit shorter than a Yale ‘C’ door key, so it fits in your fob pocket on your key ring perfectly. Yet it is an ever handy useful tool with its razor sharp blade, just right to open a bag or parcel,
Progress is ubiquitous: this guy has rejigged the ‘traditional’ soda can stove so that it heats up more quickly and generally works better. It’s the one on the right. Full instructions here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Improved-Soda-Can-Stove/?ALLSTEPS If it’s a wet day it may be time for a little DIY therapy.
This is great news. In the depth of Tasmania there is an Aussie Outfitter and cottage manufacturer who can supply a myriad of interesting stuff which you previously had to wait ages for from the US etc – and at a very reasonable price. I purchased some 1oz/yd2 silnylon (2,000 mm waterproofness) for my new
Give some thought to your tent pegs. Your tent won’t be anything without them, or without good ones – and they can weigh nearly as much as the tent! In windy weather tie your tent stakes to your guy by threading them through the hole in the peg. This allows you to push the stake
