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    Senior Member hppyfngy's Avatar
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    I weighed the crinkle tafetta at 2.6 oz/sy. And it's rated elsewhere to hold #300 but obviously it will hold more!
    Some say I'm apathetic, but I don't care. - Randy

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    Senior Member Tuck's Avatar
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    Hey guys, I have a seemingly dumb question. Would buying two table clothes to make a double layer be overkill (as far as pack weight/size)? I'm not concerned about fabric strength because I'm sure a single layer will work just. I'm just wondering because I'm going to be using a pad for insulation.

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    Senior Member hppyfngy's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tuck View Post
    Hey guys, I have a seemingly dumb question. Would buying two table clothes to make a double layer be overkill (as far as pack weight/size)? I'm not concerned about fabric strength because I'm sure a single layer will work just. I'm just wondering because I'm going to be using a pad for insulation.
    Well I guess that's up to you. At 2.6oz/sy, a single 126"x60" size tablecloth weighs approximately one pound. That's already heavier than many doubles.

    But it's your pack...
    Some say I'm apathetic, but I don't care. - Randy

  4. #114
    New Member kibakichi37's Avatar
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    I did the whipping and laid in my nice new crinkle taffeta 90"x156" burgundy red hammock today. I've got it on a vario hammock stand, and it's great It was the first time I've done whipping or made a gathered end hammock, but it went well, and it's holding up my weight just fine (~235lbs). I did the fan-fold, used para-cord for the whipping, and a strong rope w/ a larks head for suspension.

    I can see what people are saying about the extra fabric, but I feel like it's the perfect amount. With pillows under my legs, I can lie more straight and the fabric will go over me and make a cocoon. If I want to use it like a chair (sitting perpendicular), then there is enough fabric that I can use the pillow as a back-rest.

    Mr. Clean's finding of it being super-wide and easy to lie at more of an angle doesn't agree with me. It felt the same or maybe slightly better than my mayan in terms of width and angle of the dangle.

    Anyway, I'm very happy with it, and it was definitely a good buy.

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    I am a bigger hanger and looking for some extra strenght and peace of mind. If I was to do a double layer of the Crinkle Taffeta would I get a 600lb capacity?

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    Mr. Clean - Thanks for the great find!

    I just ordered a 90x132 in Sage. I'm thinking about sewing a channel in the ends and try a regular whoopie type suspension in it.

    This will be great for motorcycle camping as I'm not so concerned about the weight over an ultralight hammock.

    Has anyone thought about adding a second layer of say 1.1 nylon as a second layer for slipperiness or for a second layer to put a pad in?
    "We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately."

    Benjamin Franklin

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    I've seen the suggestions. I just got back from hanging and flying model airplanes and as by the time we go to bed the Mosquitos have long since packed it in, I took my old DIY hammock and laid in that. I had forgotten just how small 60 inches feels and was longing for my new hammock. I mean it was still sweet hanging but I missed the extra room.

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    Senior Member dirtwheels's Avatar
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    Just finished my initial DIY Tablecloth hammock today. I whipped the ends for a no sew version with mason line, one of the ends slipped a little while I tried it out today. Re-whipped it with longer whipping (more wraps) and so far so good.

    Is there a better whipping material? Right now I'm thinking I'm going to learn to sew! Next decision is whether to by a BIAS or DIY one for my first backpacking trip.

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    Senior Member hppyfngy's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by dirtwheels View Post
    Just finished my initial DIY Tablecloth hammock today. I whipped the ends for a no sew version with mason line, one of the ends slipped a little while I tried it out today. Re-whipped it with longer whipping (more wraps) and so far so good.

    Is there a better whipping material? Right now I'm thinking I'm going to learn to sew! Next decision is whether to by a BIAS or DIY one for my first backpacking trip.
    I like gutted paracord. It has enough strength and stretch to allow you to pull it really tight and it holds whipping extremely well. After several wraps I like to get the pliers out and pull hard on both ends. Really hard.

    Some folks use a heavy duty zip tie, also pulled hard with pliers.
    Some say I'm apathetic, but I don't care. - Randy

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    Senior Member dirtwheels's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by hppyfngy View Post
    I like gutted paracord.
    Is that paracord with the interior layer removed? Is that to save weight or does that make the paracord work better for whipping?

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