My first DIY Hammock

[RATyson]

Started on my first DIY hammock and got it to a point that I can hang it.

I plan on adding a 2nd layer of 1.0oz SuperD on the inside, leaving an opening between so I can insert an insulating pad. I also plan on adding an integrated bug net and a structural ridge line.
My suspension is Amsteel continuous loops at the ends, 1100lb beaners, and Amsteel Whoopie slings attached to ratchet strap tree huggers via toggles.

Everything except the beaners and the ratchet straps are DIY.

Also, another first... Here is my very first youtube video starring me...

[JG_in_SC]

Slipping into a DIY has got to feel pretty good. Cant wait to try one, myself!

Congrats

[RATyson]

Yes it does! I'm excited about my additions too!

Going to make one for my daughter, and for my wife also once I get all the bugs worked out.

Then on to the tarps. I'm going to make a small(ish) one for solo hanging, then a big one to fit all 3 of us.

[Vibes.]

That's great! How long did you make it?

[RATyson]

Thanks! After the rolled hem it is 9' 3" long. I am going to do a channel on the ends once i get my inner layer in.

[RATyson]

I guess I am going to have to play with how the end is gathered. I don't seem to be able to lay at much of an angle... Or maybe that will require a foot box or something. but it is very comfortable as it is so far!

I'll have to camp in the back yard to fully test out the comfort before I take it on the trail.

[daneaustin3]

I guess I am going to have to play with how the end is gathered. I don't seem to be able to lay at much of an angle... Or maybe that will require a foot box or something. but it is very comfortable as it is so far!

I'll have to camp in the back yard to fully test out the comfort before I take it on the trail.

I think this has more to do with the short length.

[RATyson]

I think this has more to do with the short length.

That makes sense. Guess I'll have to make a longer one. Maybe shoot for 11' finished length.

[CamoDeafie82]

what you can do if your hammock is too short for conventional end whipping; is to turn it into a sewn channel hammock, then run a thick line or thick webbing through the channel, or even check out the mini spreader bar thread for more ideas..... and effectively make it feel larger than it would be. I tried the end whipped on my short hammock, it was not comfortable..then spreader bars...better but too heavy....then a continuous loop out of 1" wide, thick polyester webbing from cargo strapping, and ran it in the channels, not larksheaded but basically ended up with two loops out of the channel openings, then larksheaded the whoopies to these loops, and it improved the lay very much, with appropriate sag. You could in theory, add 2" wide reinforcing webbing strip on the short ends, then sew up heavy duty loops out of 1" cargo strap webbing or tree strap webbing then make clews out of amsteel to a descender ring, this would increase the felt length of your hammock, and give you a flatter lay, for the disadvantages of heavier weight and more bulk....

[Koolranch]

Nice one! Next is vintage sewing machines, one just won't do.