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I don't see how this would reduce the weight of the hammock, 8mm cord is pretty heavy(over kill too , Been climbing a long time and we use 8mm cord for anchors and it holds 2000+lbs) ,plus he is...

I know I'm new to the hammock scene but can you get away with using a smaller diameter cord as described in the original post. I have been rock climbing for quite a few years and 8mm seems to be a...

I think for my first hammock Ill stick with what I got and give it a shot. If I'm not a big fan of the narrow I'm sure somebody at work will buy it off me and Ill go from there. Cant wait to get...

I can breath thru it. I currently have a 9'X9' sil tarp that I can use to cover my hammock. I'm just using it as a base camp hammock at the wilderness school I work at.

Just the guy I wanted to hear from. I just did a quick water test and it repelled water like sil nylon I'm not sure if this is a property of ripstop nylon ,polyester ripstop, or wally world mystery...

Just went to Wally World(aka Wal-Mart) and Picked up the $1/yrd Ripstop and I measured its width and its Only 51". I was hoping it would be 60" but its 51" and was wondering how much will this effect...

The 4mm is rated for 1034 lbs. I'm use to using a bivy on the ground and I actually prefer to sleep in a small shelters, so I don't think I'm gonna mind a ridge line close to my face.

OK I have some left over 3mm line rated for 300lbs to use for my ridge line.
Thanks for the info everyone,
Cody

Ill be on the ground mainly but I'm going to try and spend a night on the rocks? I really like tubular mainly because when I rock climb I use the tubular webbing as a rope guards by running the rope...

Yea have checked out Jeffs site all good info just wanted to see how much cord everybody else uses. I'm planning on using 4mm climbing rope for my ridge line its rated for 1000+ lbs ; would this...

I'm going to be making my own hammock and was wondering on average how much cord will I need for: whipping, a ridge line as well as line to attach the hammock to the tree. Also what diameter of cord...

OK just was wondering about it. Being a rock climber I figured going with the powergrid spectra would help in its strength and durability but if it has a urethane coating on it Ill opt. not to use...

Has anybody used "PowerGrid Nylon with Spectra. 500 Denier coated Ripstop Nylon" for there body of there hammock? Also what other fabrics are good for the hammock body other than 1.9oz ripstop...

Yea I know how to sew quite well but I don't have a machine on hand and once classes end I head over to where I work , not much time in the middle to get on a machine or get fabric but Ill see about...

Thanks for the offer. Just looking for something a llitle cheaper than that and if the Crazy crib works out Ill see if I can get a Pro deal from Crazy Creek for our school. Im short on cash, Im a...

Yes we do have a web site but its really old and were in the process of changing our Image I work at Great Hollow Wilderness School in CT. We do everything you can Imagine but from the sit it looks...

Currently I'm a Wilderness school instructor and was looking at the Crib because its fairly cheep. I'm not going backpacking with it its just for on site camping instead of taking residence in a bunk...

I'm looking to buy a Crazy Creek Crib and was wondering if anybody has one and what you think of it? Any other info on this hammock would be great.
Peace
Cody