Jazilla - sorry if you've already posted this, but do you know what the dimensions of your longer footbox triangle was? I think you made the fabric from one piece, so I assume the hammock body is sewn up about 6 inches from the top of the triangle on the head end side?
Meteor,
I used the original measurements 1022 used in his write up, 31x31x45. It worked well on my first hammock. I don't do a 6 inches hem. I do a 1/2 in double stitched rolled hem. I start my footbox 3 inches from the bottom edge (prior to edge hem) of the hammock body.
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I really like the directions and diagrams and want to make this my first DIY project for hammock camping, really because I don't have the extra cash to buy a WBBB. The only question I have is about the weight capacity. I'm 6ft 2in and 295lbs and wonder if I should do anything different from the instructions to ensure I don't split the hammock and waste the effort.
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My Zakbird is single layer 1.1 w/o bugnet but with suspension and stuffsack/organizer and weighs 1lb 2oz.Anyone have weights for their DIY WBBB clones?
Mine is made of a single layer of polyester taffeta from Hancock fabric. Don't know the fabric weight.
It is a bit long at 122" raw length by 60" wide
Heavier than I expected at a whopping 39.1 oz or 1108.2 grams (including stuff sack, whoopies, ridgeline organizer and a 0.54oz led flashlight I leave in the hammock)
I nearly fell over when i saw the weight.
Warbonnet rates 1.1 single layer right @ 185 lbs. not sure how he came up with that number or if any safety factor is build in.Thinking about doing a new warbird variant with the goal of minimizing weight.
I weigh about 185
I think I'll try one with single layer 1.1 rs and see what it weighs.
If it feels too stretchy then my 8 yr old son gets a new 1.1 rs hammock.
If G's is 17.8 oz @ SL 1.7 or 1.9, then I should be able to do a SL 1.1 with net, a small shelf, and maybe a pocket or two on the inside for 15 oz or less.
Can't decide if I want to do the zipper on the bugnet or shock cord in the top like hangnout's no zipper bug net.
Actually, I'm torn between doing another warbird variant and a TZ-Jerry5 (no footbox, bugnet panels on sides, although I would have a shelf).
Any other thoughts on how to lighten the warbird?... or something similar?
IDK how he came up that number either, but as a big guy I've spent alot of time trying to understand wieght rating from different manufacturers.
My understanding is that Brandon at WarBonnet rates them on a semi-subjective max flatness scale. The hammock body may hold 50% more weight before failure but the stretch of the fabric will produce serious shoulder squeeze and be quite uncomfortable for a person of that size. That is how I understand it anyway. I can say for certain that an Eno rated at 400lbs becomes rather uncomfortable over about 285lbs.
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I'm 205lbs (was 210!) and I have a single 1.1 that's quite comfy. I'd bet at 295 you Could go single 1.9, but a DL 1.1 would be more comfortable.
Here's my DL 1.1:
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Just ordered everything to make a Warbird, can't wait to give it a try! If succesful, I will be making a few of them
I'm going to make one in the near future. Would like to see some better photos of your finished product. Great instructions even I can follow them.
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