Thoughts on a Gear Hammock

**kyletak** · 07-08-2011, 20:25

I recently purchased a Hennessy Hammock Expedition A-Sym. As many have already noted, the stock rainfly is seriously lacking in size/coverage. As such I plan to upgrade my rainfly to a larger 3rd party option. Once I do this, I will have the stock HH rainfly just sitting around the house. I may be tempted to try to sell it for $20, but I thought of another potential option..

Does anyone with any experience in making a DIY gear hammock know if the material used in the stock HH rainfly would be adequate to make a gear hammock out of?

Or, if the material isn't strong enough for a gear hammock, does anyone have any suggestions for what I could make with the stock HH rainfly once I get a new rainfly?

**G.L.P.** · 07-08-2011, 20:55

you could... but i would sell the tarp.. you could get $30 shipped for it

it would be cheaper to order some fabric from BWDD it's $5.50 for Silnylon 2nds if i remember by the yard all you really need is a yard for a gear hammock/pack cover and some shock cord would cost you under $15 with the shipping ... and you would have $15 left for other cool gear

**hang loose** · 07-08-2011, 20:57

what is bwdd?

**gmcttr** · 07-08-2011, 21:21

Originally Posted by hang loose

what is bwdd?

http://www.diygearsupply.com/

**kyletak** · 07-08-2011, 21:24

Thanks GLP! I'll certainly heed your advice and try to get $30 for it. If I'm lucky, it'll sell and I'll find myself with a little cash to start a new DIY project

**crow** · 07-09-2011, 08:43

I use a seine net with the end gathered and hung under my hammock, but when I don't have my hammock set up I use it as it is supposed to be used. I got mine for a few bucks at ****'s

**Isheian** · 07-10-2011, 23:16

One, thread had a kelly chair that also was a pack cover and a gear hammock. Any one seen a "how to make" thread on it or know how?

**BER** · 07-10-2011, 23:28

I am a big fan of Mac's Gear Box.

**gargoyle** · 07-11-2011, 07:03

Originally Posted by Isheian

One, thread had a kelly chair that also was a pack cover and a gear hammock. Any one seen a "how to make" thread on it or know how?

Jerry chair, Ish.
Its a simple rectangle of fabric, cut to your specs.
Shape it like a chair, narrow at the head, tapering wider towards the hips and butt. This shape will limit its multi-function ability.

INSTRUCTIONS HERE.
Original Jerry chair thead

For a pack-cover/chair/gear hammock/top cover...whatever, just a simple rectangle works best IMO. And a pocket or strap loops for your pad and a pocket for your poles. Fabric choice is yours to decide, depending on expected usages.