300+ lb rated hammock

**eagleout** · 07-21-2012, 09:33

For our "larger" members of the forum, I would appreciate your recommendations for a good and comfortable three or four season hammock that would accommodate a 6'5" 300 pounder like myself.

Thanks-

**Tobit** · 07-21-2012, 09:39

I know of a few big guys who are comfy in Warbonnet Blackbird Double Layer 1.7oz hammocks. The DBL 1.7oz ones are rated to 400 lbs. I was comfortable in one last year when I was almost 300 lbs., I am 6' 2" tall.

**Dblcorona** · 07-21-2012, 09:48

http://stores.tttrailgear.com/-strse...ear/Detail.bok

http://store.grandtrunkgoods.com/skeeter-beeter-pro

http://wildernesslogics.com/Night-Owl-Night-Owl.htm

Just a few more options

**HamMike** · 07-21-2012, 10:23

My first hammock was a Hammock Bliss No-Seeum. It's rated to 350lbs.

**Overgrown** · 07-21-2012, 10:25

ENO DN rated to 400lbs

**Tobit** · 07-21-2012, 11:29

Rated for and comfortable at are two different things. It's best if the OP gets feedback from other 300+ size men. ENO DN, for instance, for me when I weighed 300 lbs. and 6' 2", did not work for me.

**gargoyle** · 07-21-2012, 12:18

Originally Posted by Tobit

Rated for and comfortable at are two different things. It's best if the OP gets feedback from other 300+ size men. ENO DN, for instance, for me when I weighed 300 lbs. and 6' 2", did not work for me.

Might have been your set up at the time, strung too tight?? maybe? lack of sag? DN is normally a good start for folks.

Eagle, Lots of good choices already listed. I am the same size as you, so you will find it possible to get a hammock.
I've done several DIY's as well.

**Tobit** · 07-21-2012, 12:27

Originally Posted by gargoyle

Might have been your set up at the time, strung too tight?? maybe? lack of sag? DN is normally a good start for folks.

When I was close to 300 lbs. the material of the DN would stretch too much and I had a lot of butt droop and just could not get comfortable. I have hung probably 5 different hammock types over the past 4 years and never had a hammock stretch on me like a DN. Never had any problems getting a proper hang with any other type of hammock.

**bhinson** · 07-21-2012, 12:32

ENO DN is a nice big Hammock rated 400lbs
You would comfortable on this hommock and
If this is your first hammock the price is good also

**gargoyle** · 07-21-2012, 12:42

Originally Posted by Tobit

When I was close to 300 lbs. the material of the DN would stretch too much and I had a lot of butt droop and just could not get comfortable. I have hung probably 5 different hammock types over the past 4 years and never had a hammock stretch on me like a DN. Never had any problems getting a proper hang with any other type of hammock.

Probably the suspension system. ?? Not the fabric.