Argon 1.6 Hammock Completed

**theclark5** · 09-23-2014, 13:05

Great job. Getting my dutch Argon this week for my first try at a DIY hammock. Love the colors!

**jwright** · 09-23-2014, 14:09

That is great. Really looking forward to some updates after some more use.
I love the feel and the weight of the newer fabrics (1.6Argon and HyperD) but could really use an extra 4" in width. For me, that really seems to make a BIG difference in comfort.
Really hope this holds up - I'm especially interested in the seams - please keep us updated.

**wilecoyote94** · 09-23-2014, 14:44

Wow looks great! Makes me want to start a project!

**MBennett** · 09-23-2014, 20:02

Thanks, everyone for the comments!

Originally Posted by Uncledave

What would you guess the weight capacity to be for the 1.6? I'm a big boy at 6', 265. Would I have to double that up? It looks great by the way.

I think I've read somewhere that 250 is safe capacity for this stuff... don't quote me on that!

Originally Posted by easttex

Awesome job there! Did you use a flat felled seam to connect the two colors?

Yes, I used a flat felled seam as I prefer that method for joining materials.

**HammockDreamer** · 09-24-2014, 06:25

Just checked out the pictures...Great job!

You obviously have a talent with the thread injector.

**genixia** · 09-24-2014, 08:14

Looking good! Have you considered whoopie hooks in place of those carabiners instead of rings?

**SirMarkos** · 09-24-2014, 08:38

That looks pretty fantastic! And I can't believe how small you've managed to get that thing packed down! Nice!

**MBennett** · 09-24-2014, 09:39

Originally Posted by genixia

Looking good! Have you considered whoopie hooks in place of those carabiners instead of rings?

I should be... I looked at them when considering whoopie slings but since I determined to use dog bones instead, it slipped my mind as an option. Thanks for the suggestion! I'll definitely get some.