Hello!
I came across the article on making your own Thai Hammock on the main site (I'd like to try, although I don't have a sewing machine, so I'm not sure this is feasible?), I was wondering what experiences people have had doing things on an extreme shoestring budget were.
I haven't been camping since for quite some time (almost 8 years now!) so I find myself with the mixed blessing of being totally free from equipment. I've never really had anything spectacular equipment-wise, so I thought since the weather has turned quite nice now it would be fun to use as many homebrew/DIY alternatives as possible (as seems to be the spirit here!)
The hammock/basha combo looks really appealing to me, and I've seen a few posts here where people mention using their own homemade hammocks. I was wondering if people had any tips on construction or any neat ideas that had been brewing (asymmetric etc.)
I'm also very interested to know what people think about sleeping-bag alternatives, has anyone used wool blankets etc. to any great effect?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
I came across the article on making your own Thai Hammock on the main site (I'd like to try, although I don't have a sewing machine, so I'm not sure this is feasible?), I was wondering what experiences people have had doing things on an extreme shoestring budget were.
I haven't been camping since for quite some time (almost 8 years now!) so I find myself with the mixed blessing of being totally free from equipment. I've never really had anything spectacular equipment-wise, so I thought since the weather has turned quite nice now it would be fun to use as many homebrew/DIY alternatives as possible (as seems to be the spirit here!)
The hammock/basha combo looks really appealing to me, and I've seen a few posts here where people mention using their own homemade hammocks. I was wondering if people had any tips on construction or any neat ideas that had been brewing (asymmetric etc.)
I'm also very interested to know what people think about sleeping-bag alternatives, has anyone used wool blankets etc. to any great effect?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!