DIY Tablecloth Hammock (the way I do it)

**Hang-n-Around** · 07-28-2015, 18:13

This is going on the DIY to do list

seems relatively cheap and fun even if I doesn't go with me to the woods. Nicely done and thank you for sharing.

**BuckeyeFan** · 07-28-2015, 21:30

Originally Posted by vrg

Just purchased some crinkle tablecloths to make several for family. can you use paracord to hang your hammock if you double it. i was thinking of doubling a 20' piece to make a 10' length and tying a series of knots to use for adjustment points, using a carabiner on the hammock to attach to rope setup. is this setup ok to use or what type of cord could i use. weight would not be an issue. new to hanging

Vrg...I did exactly what you're talking about for the 2 hammocks I made for my kids. I used 4 strands of cord and tied knots a fist width apart. This does work quite well and provides great adjustability.

**clean** · 07-29-2015, 01:46

HYOH and enjoy but 550 paracord is underrated for hammocks in most people's opinion. Doubling it up sounds dubious to me because I don't think the two strands share the load equally. Knots typically weaken line by 50% (http://www.animatedknots.com/reliability.php) and safety factor is a good thing unless you like getting dumped on a rock in the middle of the night.

Amsteel is lighter than paracord, fun to splice and costs ~$7.50 for 25' shipped from Dutch. Why not just use the correct material? I'd rather not get hurt out in the woods...

**TheMushroom** · 05-07-2016, 13:57

I know this is an ancient thread, but just wanted to toss in my thanks. So easy its ridiculous. $10 and 10 minutes and I now have an awesomely ugly lime green catnap machine. Thanks for a great how-to.

**johnspenn** · 05-08-2016, 08:04

My wife and I have made two Sage Green TCFs. We love them, and more are in store =)

**bigsig11010** · 05-08-2016, 11:32

I noticed that diygearsupply also carries the table cloth blanks. That would allow you to get all your components for your projects at the same place and save on some shipping. They have both the regular and the xl size available.

**FourRingCircus** · 05-23-2016, 20:58

Getting ready to try a tablecloth hammock or two (one for DH and trying to convince my dad to give it a try! he has a whole host of back/neck issues and can't find a mattress that he can sleep on even remotely comfortably). I know I will need stuff sacks as well... would the 20"x20" napkins work? (5 pack for $2.99!) I have no idea what size the stuff sack would need to be. Is there a link for how to add them to the end of the hammock, like how my first ENO was? It was handy to stick things in, like a water bottle or my glasses, but also less chance of me misplacing it.

Also, those that are doing knotty mods. I have a BIAS hammock I bought used on here and the knotty mods were actually added using grossgrain ribbon for the channel rather than the seam. I can take pics if anyone is interested. It would require a little bit of sewing, but not much, and might be a bit safer of an option, not having to cut into the hammock fabric itself.

**FourRingCircus** · 05-23-2016, 21:12

So for suspension... I plan on zip-tying through a channel in each end, then doing a larkshead with either amsteel CLs or something else, then using a Nano 22 biner on that to hook to webbing straps (with a marlin spike hitch). Am I missing anything obvious?

**FLScouthanger** · 05-23-2016, 22:07

Originally Posted by FourRingCircus

So for suspension... I plan on zip-tying through a channel in each end, then doing a larkshead with either amsteel CLs or something else, then using a Nano 22 biner on that to hook to webbing straps (with a marlin spike hitch). Am I missing anything obvious?

You aren't missing anything. Your plan covers it all.

**RustyP** · 06-28-2016, 12:44

Hi folks,
I'm gonna try and make a couple of these to take on an upcoming camping trip with a bunch of family.

I need your help.
I happen to be blind. I want to buy some stealthy or inconspicuous colors.
What do you suggest from:
http://www.tableclothsfactory.com/ta...shes-s/132.htm

I want colors that won't stand out too much when hung in the trees.

Also, I'm having a little trouble understanding the directions to "pull out the edges." Assuming that the short edge of the tablecloth is folded like a fan, does this just mean to unfold each end of the fan a couple of times? Or, to pull the outside edges, or corners more toward the ends, effectively tightening up the outside edges of the hammock?

thanks for your help!