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Well it maybe a while before I can buy the supplies to make the hammock then time to do the art, however I'll be sure to post pics for sure!

Ok so I'm a rather artsy person and was wondering if I would be able to draw/paint on the nylon of the hammock. I was thinking about using a sharpie to do this. Anyone know any info about this?
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Thanks everyone!

Hmm I'll have to look into the ratchet straps, may have some of those in the garage already.

Well seeing as how it will be a DIY hammock it won't come with one.

Yes these replies help me out a lot guys thanks!
I didn't realize that I was gonna need so much length to create the WS though.
What would ya'll say is the cheapest way to hang as far as suspension?

Ok so I'm in the planning process of my first hammock and I think I have settled on some webbing with a toggle and Whoopie slings. However I'm curious what a good length would be for a Whoopie sling....

Good video! Better then the first one I watched, however next video you make ya might wanna try to watch your viewing box. A couple times your hands and the rope were out of view. Still though good...

Cool cool thanks for the feedback everyone I appreciate it.

@Mat, I do some wood work so the measure twice cut once thing is already a well know rule to me. lol Also I was planning on using one of...

WARNING: Newb questions will follow!

Ok so I wish to start making my own hammock and it will actually be the first hammock I have ever used. Been doing all sorts of research but when it comes to...

With a hammock this size made from 1.10z ripstop, how small would it be able to compress for a stuff sack?

Ok cool. I read some wiki post on Calendering and it made it sound like a bad thing.
Thanks for the quick reply!

Ok so I'm a newb who is looking to make his first hammock. I have spent the last few days sifting through page after page of info, watching videos, and looking for a good place to purchase some...

I have always been a little interested in hammocks however I never really took the time to look into them. As a little kid I had a small white net hammock outside but didn't really use it a lot....

Well I plan to use a DIY thread I stumbled onto earlier to create a basic trial hang for a weekend trip I'm taking in march. Then I'll go from there and see what I can do. Thanks for the welcome!

This is a great piece of work and for people who nothing of camping with a hammock it will give them enough info to draw them in for a closer look! I'm still a noob at hangin and this taught me a...

Hey,
I'm a newb to the world of hammocks. However I'm hoping that this site will help me learn more and soon give me the info needed to start making my own hammocks. I'm a creative person who enjoys...