Here's my DIY cover for my new Warbonnet Blackbird hammock. I used 1.1 ripstop fabric. As pictured inside it's stuff sack it weighs 7 oz including shock cords and mitten hooks.
I was originally going to cut some slots in the side for the hammock pullouts, but after some trial fitting I decided not to do that. The ends close with velcro.
I sewed 3 gross grain tabs on each side and then added thin shock cord with mitten hooks. The mitten hooks attach to the small rings on my Incubator UQ. I clipped a bit off each latch on the mitten hooks so it's easier to take them on and off.
Since the cover doesn't seal up under the hammock pullouts there is a small about of built in venting. I can get more venting by rolling back the head and/or foot ends a bit, depending on the weather.
I put it together for less than $40 using materials I purchased from DIY Gear Supply. Most of the cost (and weight) is for the gross grain, shock cord and mitten hooks so maybe there's a lighter / cheaper way to do that.
I also have a Hennessy hammock and I made a wind sock for that one, but I decided to try a simple cover for the Blackbird.
As soon as spring gets here I"m heading out to try this out
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