First, I have to say I love this site. This is one of the coolest ways to camp that I have ever seen. I have debated for a few days and I decided I want to make my first hammock myself. Here comes the question, what weight fabric to use on it? I am 250 lbs and live in FL. I want to make one that can support me as well as keep bugs from biting through. My dilemma is if I make it a single layer out of 1.9 oz ripstop will that keep the bugs from tagging me? I also thought about making it a 1.1 oz double layer. Would the 1.1 double be lighter than the single 1.9 in overall weight? Most of my camping will probably be in weather at or above 30 deg, so I may at times use an under quilt. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Michael
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