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    New Member amwolffman's Avatar
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    Cheapest and most comfortable hammock

    Yes, I realize the title of this post is very idealistic, but hey, one can dream.
    I am a college student (i.e. broke) and love my hammock camping.
    I currently have an ENO DN that I used with a DIY bugnet and whoopies.

    I am looking to go to a smaller sized hammock but I am 6'3 200 lbs and need to stretch out when I sleep.
    Are there any vendors that make a lightweight hammock with a footbox the will fit me that is priced under ~$60.

    The BIAS weight weenie with knotty mod appears to be the closest.

    Thanks in advance,
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    You pretty much hit it. Have one of the first and love it. Doubled the Knotty Mods on mine, never looked back
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    Provided you have access to a sewing machine and can find Walmart ripstop, just make your own. Talk about inexpensive. I'm not far off from your height and weight and 126" has proven to be a good size. Not too big. Not too small.
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    New Member amwolffman's Avatar
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    My sewing skills are pretty week, the only thing I have made is my bugnet.
    Also my sewing machine is literally from the 70s, and has some issues.

    I do want to try it though and it may be the route I take, I was just seeing if there are any vendors who I am overlooking.

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    A little sewing and one of those Tableclothfactory sheets and you should be a happy camper!
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    New Member amwolffman's Avatar
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    Literally haahha, but thanks for the responses,guys/gals.

    I'll look more into the BIAS hammock but I think I'll be testing my sewing skills again....and if I mess up, I'll have an unlimited supply of stuff sacks!

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    Quote Originally Posted by amwolffman View Post
    Literally haahha, but thanks for the responses,guys/gals.

    I'll look more into the BIAS hammock but I think I'll be testing my sewing skills again....and if I mess up, I'll have an unlimited supply of stuff sacks!
    I just saw a thread about a new website called Northwoods hammocking. They had a netted asymmetrical hammock for 50 bucks with everything. may be something worth looking in to.
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    The weight weenie micro gets excellent reviews... It is the next hammock on my list... Save the cash and do the knotty mods yourself... I mean you have maybe $3 worth of elastic and a few knots... I know when they do it they run an extra seam and do an overkill excellent quality job... But I would save the dough since it seems like money is priority for you...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Deadphans View Post
    I just saw a thread about a new website called Northwoods hammocking. They had a netted asymmetrical hammock for 50 bucks with everything. may be something worth looking in to.
    Here is the link to that sits...http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=66688
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    I've made both my own hammocks and I've never sewn a stitch. Just gather the ends of some rip stop nylon. I used to whip them but now I just use small cable ties. The whole process takes about 10mins and costs next to nothing. The results are superb.
    Just Jeff's page has all the info you'll need.
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