Short hammock

So here's the thing.

The other day, I got a chance to try out a tablecloth hammock I got for my brother for Christmas, and it seems appreciably longer than my ENO DoubleNest.

Laying in my DoubleNest just now, I'm like "dang. I'm spoiled on that tablecloth."

Here's my question: Aside from a tablecloth hammock, what reasonably price (IE: under $100) hammock should I put on the list for consideration that's longer than the ENO, will support at least 375 lbs, and comes from a reputable manufacturer?

Edit: I'm 6'4", and lay on a diagonal. I'm pretty sure that makes a difference.

The BIAS hammocks are 11 feet.

Papa Smurf would build one that you like.

dream hammock, bias,wilderness logics..........

BIAS doesn't seem to have the weight rating I need.

BIAS are the ones that come in most consistently under $100 and are 11 ft. long. Dream Hammocks tend to be the top of the line in the group (lots of options with integrated bug nets, etc.).

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Originally Posted by Gresh

BIAS doesn't seem to have the weight rating I need.

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Go with the double layer option. It adds $40 but still keeps it under $100 and brings the recommended weight up to 400lbs.

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Originally Posted by Gresh

BIAS doesn't seem to have the weight rating I need.

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BIAS Camper is 1.9 oz ripstop, and a DL will support 400 lbs.

I'd vote for the Night Owl (although the BIAS is very nice as well). I love my WL gear. You will be in a bit over your mentioned price, but the quality is top notch.

Why not just get yourself a tablecloth hammock? You could use that other money as a down payment for a nice UQ :)

I'd definitely check out the BIAS gear and encourage supporting cottage industry folks who are active here.

As another option, have you checked the Kammok Roo? It's at the top of your price range, has a 500lb max capacity, and a unique fabric that's really comfortable.

After saying that, I agree with Caveman. Why not go the table cloth route. It works. You like it. It's a bargain. Unless you need a fancy label, I can't think of anything past those critera for a personal use hammock.

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Originally Posted by Gresh

BIAS doesn't seem to have the weight rating I need.

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Dream-Hammock has several materials that should support your weight. But then why not just make yourself a Tablecloth.com hammock?

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Originally Posted by breyman

Dream Hammocks tend to be the top of the line in the group (lots of options with integrated bug nets, etc.).

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Here's one possibility.

http://www.dream-hammock.com/images/...FreeBird75.png

When I get the thread injector back up and running, I'll be making a double layer tablecloth hammock for myself (I like channeled ends, so I'll have to be sewing anyway).

The Freebird is what I've been looking at (though the Dangerbird is what I've been pining for), PapaSmurf. Double layering will put me overbudget, but I'm a big fan of supporting the cottage vendors.

Don't suppose you've got any seconds or scratch and dents, eh?

There's a quick hammock calculator here that might help you wade through all of this info.
http://www.dream-hammock.com/Hammocks.html

The info's not what's killing me, more just wary of spending money I don't have on something I'm not 100% I'll like...but when I do pull the trigger, yours is at the top of the list.

Gresh,you are more than welcome to try out my Freebird. Very comfy. Looks to be the same one as in the pics on Papa's website :). Be up your way in a couple weeks, will stop by if you are home.