Hey guys im looking to make a lightweight hammock, im aiming for around 7 ounces (hammock body only), I would like a footbox or gathered side to give a flat lay. I should get away with single layer 1.1 as im only 70Kg 6'.
I don't need bug netting (already have a WBBB, this if for lounging on 'tenting' trips =(
Ill be using my cinch buckle suspension that came with the WBBB (switched it with whoopies).
Any suggestions on what to buy from where and how to make one would be appreciated!
I buy my material from Scott at DIYgearsupply.com. Go single layer 1.1 and check out member Hangnout's footbox modification thread (it is what I am adding to mine!). Might look into picking up some amsteel from Scott as well for DIY whoopies to keep that weight down!
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Agree with dragon. Cinch buchles are heavy.
If u want a lighter hammock. Instead of footbox that adds material check out knottys stretch side mod
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Excuse me if I am wrong, but Knotty's mod only changes the hammock sides and the sag of them so stuff doesn't come out like pillows and quilts, but doesn't affect the lay. To change the lay, you still need wider material on the bottom, so if you wanted the same lay as a footbox mod you would need a ~60" wide bottom compared to a 48" wide bottom with a 12" footbox added.Originally Posted by ShadowAlpha
And the material of a footbox is ~.139 yards, at 1.1 ounces that would be 0.153 ounces added to the weight of a 48"x109" hammock (I also believe you can make the hammock shorter using a footbox for the same comfort) which is about 4 grams, and a 2' length of the lightest bungie I think would work for one side of Knotty's mod is also 4 grams. That excludes the weight of grossgrain loops on his or the re-enforcement patch on a footbox. So the weight of adding the mods is a wash, while to get a flat lay with a bungie mod will mean a bottom that actually has about 1 yard or more of body material.
Hey SGT Rock, big fan of your ghost! Thats where I got the inspiration for this from. Just to clarify, my title was a little misleading, Im aiming to have a very light hammock but im willing to say add a small amount of weight to have a flatter lay etc.
As for the bivi experiment i have decided that I am not going to make a sil hammock instead im going to trial some 'micro tarps'/ covers with drop sheets, I plan to make them fit over the ridge line and leave room underneath the hammock for a UQ, similar to your hammock sock SGT Rock however obviously waterproof.
Since your question was about hammock body, I'll only address that. You should be able to get away under 7 oz if you use any 1.1oz/yd ripstop and keep the hammock rough measurements to 120"x60" or a tiny bit larger. DIYgearsupply is what I'd go with, but you can also tryhttp://owfinc.com/fabrics.html
Here's a hammock weight calculator that may help you do some planning.
http://www.dream-hammock.com/weight-calculator/
very cool calculator PapaSmurf! Interested in trying the down one as well!
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I made a SGT Rock Ghost Clone and I love it. Mine is made of 1.5 ripstop and it is under 7oz for the body. Super small body with the comfort of a big ole hammock. I and thinking of adding a stretch side at the shoulder but other than that it has been awesome!
Here is the link: http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=43521
I want to do something similar but im looking to make a stretch side as everyone seems to call it, how is that done? Does it have the same effect as a foot box?
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