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Longer is better - for some reason in the UK makers shy away from longer than 3m where as in the USA 11 foot hammocks are the norm. I've got a small collection of hammocks and have also made a few DIY ones. - the 11 foot long ones are noticeably more comfortable with less side pressure and calf...

So it's essentially a bowline, just the final step goes somewhere different?

No tarp?

Honestly, the bivi could save your life. Why cut corners to save a few grammes? The current issue MTP bivy is big, breathable and not heavy - worst come to worst you can hunker down inside it. Do yourself a favour and get the army one - leave a few unnecessary items behind if trying to save...

Once its cured you can lacquer over it - I've made a fair few guitars and most had oil to bring out the figure then multiple coats of lacquer with no problems. Hope this helps Phil

I've used iron-on nylon repair stuff off ebay to repair a jacket - did a great job and no hassle.

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I've got a Brit Army olive one with the wide opening if you want it? £25 posted to you? Cheers Phil

Go on, I'll take the Carinthia bag - Paypal sent! Phil

I'd like the DD tarp if I can? Will PM you. Cheers Phil

There doesn't seem to be a 100% correct answer but I always have the cape inside when using it as a tent - never failed on me!

Hi, I;m interested - could you put up some pics. What sort of capacity is it? Cheers Phil

Mike - I have a Highlander copy of the Jetboil, it's been fantastic and trouble free! To heat boil-in-the-bag meal I just cram them in the pot, cover with water and bring to the boil then simmer for a minute or two. Fast, easy and water left over to make a brew - eat the meal out of the foil...

Website should read www.ddhammocks.com, your link doesn't work. Looking forward to this group buy! Phil

Glad it worked out well for you, Scott :) Phil

Yeah, I really struggle with liners. Normally end up rolled up in it and panicking in the middle of the night :)

Yes, the zips are offset for maximum warmth, but also maximum hassle. The US modular system all integrates at the zips so one zip opens all three pieces in one go. I've found you don't need to zip up the inner bag on the UK one, make sit easier to use. And honestly I never really need both bags...

My pleasure, I got a new one for £29 off Ebay. Bargain! :)

Scott I have one of the latest issue MTP army bivi's, they are huge. Added a zip down the side to make life easy and it's fantastic! A cheap solution - if you have a family member who can sew on a zip for you :) Or you could take it to the local seamstress? Hope this helps, Phil

Yes, it's not a long shirt but I quite like that as it's not a base layer. The arms are just right for me - I'd certainly have bought a larger size if they were still available (and I've looked!!!) but this was much larger than I was expecting.