DIY instructionals, videos, etc.

[wirerat123]

Now I'm not responsible for any of these instructionals, videos or anything else.  I just wanted to post these up for the potential DIY gear maker that is looking to save a buck, outfit several different people on a budget, try something new without a big investement, etc.  You all may be surprised just how easy most of these DIY projects are, and how cheap they can be.

Hammock related, but very useful info on there regardless, includes a stuff sack instructional.
http://www.hammockforums....rum/showthread.php?t=6802

http://www.youtube.com/user/shugemery

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/d7NZVqpBUV0&rel=0" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/d7NZVqpBUV0&rel=0</a>

http://www.hammockforums....um/showthread.php?t=15205

http://www.hammockforums....orum/showthread.php?t=670

http://www.hammockforums....rum/showthread.php?t=3731

The non hammock related hammock forums DIY Forum, there is some great stuff in here if you look around.
http://www.hammockforums....rum/forumdisplay.php?f=42

Tarp tents:

http://www.backpacking.ne...ent3/index.html#materials

http://www.tarptent.com/projects/tarpdesign.html

All around DIY sites (Tarp tents, cookware, packs, stoves quilts and sleeping bags, etc.)
http://www.backpacking.net/makegear.html

Has a nice pack design, and great hammock designs, gravity filter.
http://www.tothewoods.net/HomemadeGear.html

This site has patterns for clothes, packs, etc.
http://www.thegreenpepper.com/

Full gambit of good DIY camping stoves.
http://zenstoves.net/

I figured that maybe someone could find a use for some of these projects.  There is some good stuff in there.

[Magic City Matt]

This is my favorite stuff sack tutorial. hse covers a lot in really good detail in a short time.

[JC785]

Those are some great links, Shug's videos are awesome.

[Uncle Wayne]

wirerat123,

thanks very much for those links.  very good info.

[wirerat123]

No problems, I have a couple of DIY hammocks made now.  Wally World clearance rack ripstop nylon double layers gathered end hammocks with webbing/ring buckle suspensions made now.

They are comfy, fairly light (Except the one I built for mygirlfriend with a layer of fleece in the inside layer), and weren't that hard to make.  My seams aren't perfectly straight, but it doesn't matter on these.  I'm really happy with them.

WM $1.50yd ripstop x8 yds = $13
WM Skeeter netting 99c yd 8 yards = $10
30' polyester webbing = $15
4 decending rings = $12

$50 before tarp.  At this point the choices vary, you can buy good tarps from $20 to $300. 

Or you can buy 8 more yards of WM ripstop for $13 and silicone impregnate it yourself.  Tube of silicone = $4, bottle of mineral spirits like $4.  $21 and some elbow grease and you can make a solid tarp for your hammock setup.

A grand total of $75 to $80 can yield you a very functional, very comfortable, and very convenient camping shelter solution that doesn't weigh a huge amount.