Triple layer hammock?

[forsakencowboy]

I'm playing with the idea of a triple layer hammock made of noseeum mesh as bugnet/sleeping pad pocket, 70D nylon as middle layer and 30d nylon as windstopper/sleeping pad pocket/extra weight support. This might not be an idea worthy of life, but in my head it seems like a semi decent option for people who live in areas with unstable weather.

The idea is that the user can slip between the 70D and noseeum if he wants a bugnet, and can slip a sleeping pad between 70D and 30D layer. If it's cold or windy outside, user can flip the hammock upside down, use the 30D layer as windstopper, and the noseeum under the 70D layer to hold sleeping pad in place. If user wants to stargaze, user can sleep on top of all three layers. Ridgeline attached in one end with small carabiner or other way to easily put under bugnet or windstopper.

All three layers sewn together on ends and one side, zipper on the noseeum and 30D layer.

Any input appreciated. I have two cheapo ebay hammocks to try and see if the windstopper idea is any decent, but I have to find them first.

[SirMarkos]

I think anything is worth a shot. Keep us posted if you decide to try it out.

[Mouseskowitz]

Don't know that I'm following. It sounds like you would have an integrated bug net and over cover. But if they are loose enough to function as those, I don't see how they could be structural and function to hold a pad in place. Also, how would you get in and out of the bug net while keeping the bugs out.

[DuctTape]

The DD and Claytor hammocks are basically 3-layers as you describe with channel ends. In bug-mode, the netting is lifted up and away from the user via some shock cord attached to either a ridgeline or some other attachment point. Entry between the netting and body is via a zipper. Entire hammock can be flipped over for use without bugnet. Pad can be placed between the two fabric layers.

[boulderv7]

I have seen this done before. Gargoyle has a hammock similar to what you are describing. It works and is pretty slick. If he doesn't jump in on this thread, you could PM him for details.