OK, I have been hanging a year and now pretty much hang every day. Started with a Doublenest since I am 6'2 310 lbs, it was a no brainer for an entry level hammock. Now that I am more into it and have my "way" figured out, what are my options for an new hammock that will support my weight.
You other big guys out there know what I am talking about. You go to someones house for a BBQ and sit in a chair and think "man I hope this holds me". Thanks in advance for your help.- George
don't know how much of a diy'er you are but i made mine out of Joann Fabrics ripstop and have had no problems with it so far. go 6'2" and about 255-265lbs. if not i know that the ENO double is a good choice.
Hops
I have owned an embarrassing number of hammocks, and I still find the big doubles from ENO, GT, TL, etc to be among the most comfortable. Far be it from me to dissuade you from buying more gear, but.....
Dave
"Loneliness is the poverty of self; solitude is the richness of self."~~~May Sarton
i just got a warbonette blackbird (i call it my warbird) and it fits me well. im 280 on my worst days and 6ft
Give a man fire and he's warm for the night.
Set a man on fire and he's warm for the rest of his life. Dante
6ft 2 and 285lbs and I use a BB 1.7 dbl. Very comfortable
I am still 18 but with 52 years of experience !
i know WBG has made 3 layer WBBB in the past... might want to Msg him and see if he still makes them
It puts the Underquilt on it's hammock ... It does this whenever it gets cold
Warbonnets 1.7 doubles are rated at 400 lbs. I'm 380 lbs and sleep in my BB full time with no problems at all
Backpacking: An extended form of hiking in which people carry double the amount of gear they need for half the distance they planned to go in twice the time it should take. ~Author Unknown
Big Joe
I'm 6' and nearly 300lbs. and my Warbonnet Blackbird 1.7 double layer has shown no sighs of stress and I use it alot. I've had around 400lbs. in it, with me and my 3 kids in it and they are a very lively live load.
I had the same question myself and I eMailed Brandon the Blackbird guy.Originally Posted by mercop
He told me that the WBBB 1.7 DL is rated at 400 lbs but he has put up to 1000 lbs in one with no problems. That was good enough for me.
I'm sure that for liability reasons, they have to be rated at 'something' so he took 400 lbs as a good double-safe estimate.
Steve
Steve
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I am 350 + motorcycle gear.
I have a Speer C that I bought in 2009. IMO, great starting hammock, and Ed was awesome in getting this noob started.
WBBB 1.7 double. I have had no problems. Very little stretch. I went with double rather than triple after talking to Brandon.
Any gravity enhanced people using the switchback double?
Yep. My recent solution: Kermit Chair Extra Wide.
I'll bite, what is the Tao of George? Do you have tips or hints?
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