Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 21
  1. #1
    Senior Member russmay's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Location
    Fresno CA, Gateway to Sierras
    Hammock
    Switch back 1.9
    Tarp
    Lawson HexaLite
    Insulation
    3-Season Incubator
    Suspension
    whoppie slings
    Posts
    310

    Bridge hammock help PLEASE!

    I want to build a bridge hammock. Can I use flat webbing or does it have to be tube type? Also the material does it need to be 1.9 or can it be 1.5 ripstop? Any resent plans out their?
    "The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection."
    Thomas Paine

  2. #2
    Senior Member hangnout's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Monterey, TN
    Hammock
    DIY Bridge
    Tarp
    DIY Tarps
    Insulation
    Leigh's UQ's
    Posts
    1,917
    Images
    123
    Does not have to tubular just has to be strong enough with minimal stretch. For average person I would stick with the 1.9 fabric or double layer of 1.1 if you plan on a pad pocket. BWWD has some 1.0 black that may make a good double layer. BTW if you leave the sides open on a double layer you could tuck your bugnet between the layers for a tight seal without zippers. I did this on my daughter's hammock.

  3. #3
    Dutch's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    Reinholds, PA
    Hammock
    Bridgeskin
    Tarp
    DIY Blackcat
    Insulation
    DIY Quilts
    Suspension
    Whoopie sling
    Posts
    9,559
    Images
    201
    I use 1/2" non tubular webbing. 1.5 will work but depending your weight there will be stretch.
    Peace Dutch
    GA>ME 2003

    www.MakeYourGear.com
    http://dutchwaregear.com[/URL]
    Visit Dutchwaregear on facebook (and like it)
    Check us out on Twitter @dutchwaregear

  4. #4
    Senior Member russmay's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Location
    Fresno CA, Gateway to Sierras
    Hammock
    Switch back 1.9
    Tarp
    Lawson HexaLite
    Insulation
    3-Season Incubator
    Suspension
    whoppie slings
    Posts
    310
    I was going to use your bug net concept. I like the idea of no zippers. I guess that you could use the same principle for a cold weather shield. I have some 1.5 ripstop for BWWD and thought of a double layer. I have some 1.1 I want to use on the ends. I was thinking 35 or 36 spreader bars. I'm not sure on doing a cat cut, I don't think it is all that necessary.
    "The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection."
    Thomas Paine

  5. #5
    Senior Member creativeKayt's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    Pacific Northwest
    Hammock
    Ask me tomorrow
    Tarp
    Old Blue
    Insulation
    DIY, HG Incubator
    Suspension
    Agnostic
    Posts
    1,126
    Images
    1
    Well... let's see...
    There's this thread: http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=25138
    And this one (which has many links to others): http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=23110

    Hope that helps. I'm thinking about a DIY bridge, too. I have the BMBH from JRB, which I love, but I just wanna try my hand at makin' one, too.

    I can't wait to see what you come up with!

  6. #6
    Senior Member ExPXGUY's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2007
    Location
    Midlothian, VA
    Hammock
    DIY Bridge/HHEXUL
    Tarp
    Varies by weather
    Insulation
    UQ
    Suspension
    whoopie sling
    Posts
    200
    Images
    10
    3/4" polyester webbing from Strapworks or others works fine. As long as its strong.

    Check any material you are planning on using for the bed by strongly pulling width-wise. If you see any stretching or distortion, beware, it will tend to pull out at the stitching.

    In addition to above references, search for posts and gallery pics by Grizzly Adams and TeeDee to start, then for Bridge hammocks in general. There have been a lot of refinements since early threads so pay more attention to later posts.
    "only the paranoid survive" - Andy Grove, Intel

    Search engines are your friend. Use "Site:hammockforums.net" in your search string.

  7. #7
    Senior Member IndyDan's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Hartford City, Indiana
    Hammock
    BB,HH, DIY Bridge
    Tarp
    MacCat, JRB 11x10
    Insulation
    JRB underquilt
    Posts
    126
    Images
    19
    Russmay,

    I have used both the flat webbing and tube for the sides in a Bridge. If I recall … check the difference between the weight and strength of the two types of webbing. Also, I have used Samson Amsteel with a combination of flat and tube for the sides, too.

  8. #8
    Senior Member hangnout's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Monterey, TN
    Hammock
    DIY Bridge
    Tarp
    DIY Tarps
    Insulation
    Leigh's UQ's
    Posts
    1,917
    Images
    123
    I'm not sure on doing a cat cut, I don't think it is all that necessary.
    That really is what makes the bridge hammock. With out it you will not have the flat lay that you get with the bridge.

    Thought I would add this from a recent PM to someone else. If you are using cord to form the triangle this is a quick easy way to make the .625 pole ends for spreader bars.

    I have been doing the tent pole a different way on the last one I made. You can get the .625 pole tips and cut the small part off. The large part locks into the pole end. I then drilled a hole thru the pole and insert. I cut out the metal above the hole to form a U shaped slot in the end of pole. This slot will slide on the cord and it is all one piece. I dipped the ends of pole in the plasti-dip type stuff. If you wanted to leave the poles on the hammock you could run the cord thru the holes and not cut the slot out.
    Last edited by hangnout; 01-25-2011 at 20:50.

  9. #9
    Senior Member GrizzlyAdams's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    Illinois
    Hammock
    GrizzBridge Ariel
    Tarp
    HG Cuben Winter
    Insulation
    DIY UQ
    Posts
    4,777
    Images
    564
    Quote Originally Posted by russmay View Post
    I'm not sure on doing a cat cut, I don't think it is all that necessary.
    Quote Originally Posted by hangnout View Post
    That really is what makes the bridge hammock. With out it you will not have the flat lay that you get with the bridge.
    It does not need to be a mathematically perfect catenary or parabolic curve, but (capturing the gist of hangout's comment) you need to have a curve that is that general shape there. For example, TeeDee's curves come from the shape of a thin bent tentpole held in place at the center and ends of the curve. That's neither catenary nor parabolic.
    Grizz
    (alias ProfessorHammock on youtube)

  10. #10
    Senior Member russmay's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Location
    Fresno CA, Gateway to Sierras
    Hammock
    Switch back 1.9
    Tarp
    Lawson HexaLite
    Insulation
    3-Season Incubator
    Suspension
    whoppie slings
    Posts
    310
    First of all, thanks for all the great ideas and reference to other threads. I too have JRB BMBH and find it to be quite comfortable for a side/stomach sleeper. I want to build one that is a bit wider, I do have shoulder squeeze in the BMBH. I picked up 25 feet of flat webbing the other day. It is the same type of webbing the Warbonnett BB uses for his strap suspension except it is 3/4. So I think it would be good for this application. I just got to figure out my dimensions now.
    "The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection."
    Thomas Paine

  • + New Posts
  • Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast

    Similar Threads

    1. Bridge Hammock & Hammock Pipe Stand?
      By Trail Runner in forum General Hammock Talk
      Replies: 3
      Last Post: 08-25-2014, 11:34
    2. Bridge Hammock?
      By CB200T in forum General Hammock Talk
      Replies: 24
      Last Post: 11-22-2012, 08:03
    3. My first DIY bridge hammock
      By half-a-jeep in forum Do-It-Yourself (DIY)
      Replies: 17
      Last Post: 07-31-2012, 09:08
    4. Do you sleep warmer in a bridge hammock or a bannana hammock
      By HappyCamper in forum Bottom Insulation
      Replies: 16
      Last Post: 11-27-2011, 00:32
    5. Hammock Bliss Coccon and Bridge Hammock
      By TeeDee in forum General Hammock Talk
      Replies: 3
      Last Post: 10-20-2008, 12:34

    Tags for this Thread

    Bookmarks

    Posting Permissions

    • You may not post new threads
    • You may not post replies
    • You may not post attachments
    • You may not edit your posts
    •