Another first DIY hammock (pics)

I thought you guys might enjoy seeing the results of a using 72"(!) wide 1.9 oz ripstop (Ebay, 3.50 per yard) to create a double layer HHDJ style but with gathered ends. I ended up copying 2QZQ's mod 4 design for the zip-off bugnet. I also included a removable/adjustable ridgeline. The only "mistake" I made was in the location of the openings between the layers -- I put them in the middle of the long sides of the asym diamond rather than in the short sides which makes inserting a pad slightly more cumbersome.

I need to re-whip the thing to get it just right but holy jeez is this thing comfy. The 72" width creates a huge sweet spot and an extremely flat lay. Not the lightest hammock by any means, but I mostly car camp or hang in a single location for long periods.

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/p...pictureid=6951

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/p...pictureid=6976
The girlfriend modelling with the bugnet zipped off and partially stuffed away.

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/p...pictureid=6975
Detail of the zip-off bugnet and built in stuff sack.

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/p...pictureid=6950
Detail of side tie-out.

Many thanks to HF for the help and oodles of information!

Outstanding DIY you got there, well done. I see no 'mistakes' at all.:)

Well done .... looks like a right goodie!
Way to make an intro on here.......
Shug

Nice work! You did remember to make two of them, didn't you? The gf looks happy in hers. :D

Your GF truly does have a great looking hammock that you have labored over. Thanks for posting the pics and now its time to get yours made!!!!!!!!!

+1 bigbamaguy - looks like he will need to make another :lol:

Nice work!

Awesome looking hammock dude

Great looking hammock. Love the way your bug net can stow out of the way.

She's a beaut and the hammock looks nice too! Does look comfy. Closeup of the sewing looks expertly done. Great job! now make some for the whole family!

Oh, well done!!! Looks like a quality rig that you both will enjoy!
Good job!
:thumbup:

Very nicely done!
I'll echo the comments on the expert stitching.
Seeing the flat diagonal capability of such a wide hammock, i'm nearly convinced to order the wide fabric myself.
... when I get some more gear $. :(

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Originally Posted by Nclarkii

I thought you guys might enjoy seeing the results of a using 72"(!) wide 1.9 oz ripstop (Ebay, 3.50 per yard) to create a double layer HHDJ style but with gathered ends. I ended up copying 2QZQ's mod 4 design for the zip-off bugnet. I also included a removable/adjustable ridgeline. The only "mistake" I made was in the location of the openings between the layers -- I put them in the middle of the long sides of the asym diamond rather than in the short sides which makes inserting a pad slightly more cumbersome.

I need to re-whip the thing to get it just right but holy jeez is this thing comfy. The 72" width creates a huge sweet spot and an extremely flat lay. Not the lightest hammock by any means, but I mostly car camp or hang in a single location for long periods.

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/p...pictureid=6951

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/p...pictureid=6976
The girlfriend modelling with the bugnet zipped off and partially stuffed away.

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/p...pictureid=6975
Detail of the zip-off bugnet and built in stuff sack.

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/p...pictureid=6950
Detail of side tie-out.

Many thanks to HF for the help and oodles of information!

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Great work - like the simple tie out; i went a little overboard and lined it with nylon webbing (having second thoughts now)

72" wide ripstop. Great find and nice work!

What was the raw length of the material you cut before sewing?

Many, many thanks guys. This was my first real sewing project so don't look too closely (plenty of screw ups, seam ripping, and wavy stitch lines) although I couldn't have done it without all of your help.

Don't worry about the girlfriend --she has plenty of hammocking options that don't involve my new toy (I've also got a 2QZq modded HH Exped and an ENO Doublenest).

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Originally Posted by Knotty

What was the raw length of the material you cut before sewing?

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The raw length was 128 in.

Very nice. I plan to make one similar when extra gear $$ comes my way.

What was the bugnet material, Noseeum?

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Originally Posted by sandpiper

Very nice. I plan to make one similar when extra gear $$ comes my way.

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Thanks, I believe my total material costs were ~$50. Time invested is another story...

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Originally Posted by Jazilla

What was the bugnet material, Noseeum?

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Yep, from Quest Outfitters. I also got my zippers, shock cord, tie-outs, etc. from them.