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    Hammock ripped, what fabric to try next?

    I had a huge table cloth hammock that I would take to events for the children to play in and adults to relax in (sometimes both at the same time) at the most recent event we got 4 kids and an adult in there, which I estimate to be ~425lbs, and the fabric started ripping.

    Everyone got out before they were dumped on the ground, but now I am on the search for a hammock fabric that will take that weight easily and ask for more.

    Does anyone have good (preferably inexpensive) suggestions?

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    Double table cloth hammock? I used this with success for a while with 300+ lbs in it.

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    1.9 or double 1.1 ripstop? I'm guessing you've thought of that considering your DIY hammock and tarp setup...

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    Double layer Argon. You already know how it feels and I feel fine in a single layer (250#)

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    If you want super durable I would go with a double layer tablecloth or similar material, maybe even heavier weight fabric. Kids playing in it adds a lot of dynamic forces not typically involved in the lifespan of a normal hammock.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Insaniac99 View Post
    I had a huge table cloth hammock that I would take to events for the children to play in and adults to relax in (sometimes both at the same time) at the most recent event we got 4 kids and an adult in there, which I estimate to be ~425lbs, and the fabric started ripping.

    Everyone got out before they were dumped on the ground, but now I am on the search for a hammock fabric that will take that weight easily and ask for more.

    Does anyone have good (preferably inexpensive) suggestions?

    I have a Dream hammock Freebird, single layer made from the new Hyper D 1.6 oz and i'm pushing 412 lbs and so far it holds me just fine, have had about 4-5 hours of napping in it without any issues to date., i amagine a double layer of this would hold the whole family, but that's just a guess.

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