Greetings the great guru's of the Hammock world.
I must first say thank you to the many helpful and insightful tips and instructions I have gleaned from being a part of this forum. I am mostly a silent member but am working up the nerve to contribute more as I develop my skills and powers within the great hammock universe.
And now my plea for assistance, I, as many of you, am involved in a scout troop. More specific, I am the Varsity Scout Coach. As I have transitioned into the pleasant world of hanging, the scouts have become more and more interested. Finally, it climaxed at our last excursion when I pitched a full setup, including my WBBB, Mamajamba tarp, door setup and my own modification of a DIY stand (which I will have to post to share at a later date) in the desert with no trees!
With our high adventure camp around the corner, I have now promised them we could make hammocks. I am using a basic gathered hammock method based on the excellent post by Knotty http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=15205.
Amongst other things, I could some recommendations on type of fabric to use and where I should get it from for the best price. I am thinking about going with a lightweight 1.1 oz ripstop from http://www.diygearsupply.com/cgi-bin/shelf.cgi?numb=18, but am worried about durability with the scouts, what do you guys think? I need a good combo between price and durability. I do have a couple of guys who are just over 200 lbs so I would compliment them with the 1.9 oz.
I would also like to know about using this http://www.diygearsupply.com/cgi-bin/shelf.cgi?numb=27 as a RL and also as a means to attach to my suspension, (plan on using 1' line and strap).
Finally, and maybe most importantly, I need help with NoSeeUm netting. I would like to be able to attach and use a zipper like the WBBB. But could use some help in estimating yardage per hammock and methods of attachment on a basic gathered hammock.
Apologies for the lengthy post, I guess I get long winded when I'm excited. But I greatly appreciate the assistance and recommendations.
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