Instruction: Gathered End Hammock

[BackpackingBoomer]

what is the best method of gathering the ends at the channel in terms of durability and strength?

[Airborne]

I would love to have a simple hammock (no bug netting, gathered-end type) to lay on the diagonal easily. I just can't see investing in a sewing machine (lost in hurricaine Katrina) for just a reason.

Anyone willing to help--will pay.

Thanks!

[Knotty]

ktstone - I'll make you one, no charge. How tall are you and what's your weight. Feel free to respond by PM if you prefer.

[Airborne]

ktstone - I'll make you one, no charge. How tall are you and what's your weight. Feel free to respond by PM if you prefer.

That is SUPER NICE of you! I am in your debt! WOW! Sent you a PM.

My WBBB is really nice but this winter hangin will be much better without a "sky purana" net.

Thanks Million!!!!

[bloomgorge]

really cool Knotty!

[meanmoe]

One question for everyone: Where are people finding this dirt cheap nylon? I live in Portland OR and only one of our Wally Worlds carries fabric and of course they don't have rip stop nylon. I ended up getting it at Joanne's for $5.24 a yard on sale from $6.99. Every time they come out with a coupon for discount on regular priced item, they put rip stop on sale .

Thanks again! Time to DIY an under quilt.
-Christian

Hey Christian,
Look in the Other Vendors section. I just ordered 12 yards of Ripstop Camo from Backwoods Day Dreamer (BWDD) for $3.00/yd. Plan on making a couple of Breathable UQ covers that will double as a double layer for the HH Expl and Expd we have.

[BLUEFIN 774]

Hey Knotty,

That is nice of you to make the hammock for ktstone. Hammock Forums is an awesome place !

[Knotty]

Others here have showed me kindness so I'm paying it forward.

[MacEntyre]

Hammock Forums is an awesome place !

...and Knotty is a nice guy! Hang on to that hammock he makes.

[Knotty]

Aw shucks. You're embarrassing me.