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    Hammock width

    So are there any opinions on the minimum width of a hammock? I bought some materiel from WW that is 47in wide. Do I need to add additional material to fill it out to 60in which seems to be what everyone is using?

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    47" is on the narrow side, but you may find you like it. I prefer a narrow hammock for warm weather afternoon lounging, instead of a bunch of floppy fabric blocking the breeze.

    https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...arrow-hammocks

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    The inside apex of the Steamliner's Cat cuts are 52". That would make a static 47" tough to get a good asym lay IMO. Extentions to the tub of a hammock, be it either length or width are usually not advised.

    Kid's hammock, Pet or Gear hammock, UQ protector or Sock, 47" width would give you plenty to work with on those projects.
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    47" would be a little tight if you are close to 6' tall. I used a GT UL that was 54" and it was just too narrow for comfortable camping. Lounging around in the backyard it was fine.

    For a child or person of less altitude that may be fine.

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    Claytor hammocks are 48" wide, and quite a few have been happy with them.

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    you could build a bridge.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BillyBob58 View Post
    Claytor hammocks are 48" wide, and quite a few have been happy with them.
    He's still going to lose close to an inch or better hemming both sides.YMMV.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rolloff View Post
    He's still going to lose close to an inch or better hemming both sides.YMMV.
    Si I had thought of sewing a 8 inch strip on either side to extend the width to 63. I know I will lose an inch or two with the hem. I was under the impression that on a 60 in width, the sides get floppy anyway... Would that work?
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    just don't sit on that side- use it for the foot side.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nuttysquirrel View Post
    just don't sit on that side- use it for the foot side.
    Should be an interesting test, ultimately I think using the fabric for a Bridge type and maybe a couple of gear hammocks will be my best bet. I have 14 yards of this stuff....( only paid 75 cents a yard) so I will have a lifetime supply of stuff sacks as well 😊
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