dukhntn
03-08-2014, 14:41
New to the hammock world and currently have a SMR Solo. Thinking about getting a longer hammock and am interested in the Roaming Gnome. I'm more interested in comfort than weight. I'm 5'10" and weigh 175lbs. Probably get out to hang overnight roughly 20 times a year, and I'm not rough on my equipment. Looking at single layer.
1. Would an 11ft hammock serve someone my size better than a 10ft hammock, or would there be much of a difference?
2. Is there a difference in feel between lighter and heavier fabrics made of the same material (1.0 ripstop vs. 1.8 ripstop)
3. Is the taffeta noticeably "softer" than the ripstop?
4. Is the polyester taffeta (black) noticeably different in feel and overnight stretch than the nylon taffeta (night grid)?
5. Does anyone have an extra $175 that they would like to donate?
I know feel can be a subjective thing, just looking for a general idea of what has worked well for others.
1. Would an 11ft hammock serve someone my size better than a 10ft hammock, or would there be much of a difference?
2. Is there a difference in feel between lighter and heavier fabrics made of the same material (1.0 ripstop vs. 1.8 ripstop)
3. Is the taffeta noticeably "softer" than the ripstop?
4. Is the polyester taffeta (black) noticeably different in feel and overnight stretch than the nylon taffeta (night grid)?
5. Does anyone have an extra $175 that they would like to donate?
I know feel can be a subjective thing, just looking for a general idea of what has worked well for others.