Damaged my XLC. What to do?

[Burg54]

Loving my XLC, but since receiving it I have been less than impressed with the zipper. I have had numerous snags of both the hammock body and the zipper even though I am usually very careful. I wish the zipper was a bit bigger. The small teeth really seems to snag easy and it finally got the best of me this past weekend. I really got it stuck during my 4am tree watering session and noticed in the AM that I had damaged the mesh vertical wall next to my left shoulder.

Has anyone done this? Any advice on getting it repaired vs repairing it myself? I am sure I can email Brandon at Warbonnet but figured I would start here first. I thought about just taping it up with some black duct tape but am somewhat worried that it will spread and get worse. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[The Tree Frog]

I would do it the other way around...I would contact Brandon first. I'm sure you are not the first to do this. He may be able to help you.

[Floridahanger]

Yup, Brandon first.

We can only help you with DIYing a fix that Brandon may have already perfected. Good luck and the best to you.

[IRONFISH45]

Yup, Warbonnet first, when you design, build something and work with the product every day, you learn ways to repair the item. I am sure many people have had similar oops.

My way of fixing the damage would not be as pretty as Warbonnet will be able to do for you.

[Ridge_Dog]

Warbonnet first....while you are waiting for the repair refrain from curling up in a fetal position as I would.

[Salt Creek]

My new blackbird did the same thing the second time I used it. I learned the hard way that the mesh is very fragile. I sewed it up with some black thread and went hiking. I probably would have sent it in for repair, but I needed it for a trip that I had planned. Please let us know about the fix when you hear back from Brandon. I am still thinking of sending it in for repair, but my DIY fix is holding up ok for now.

[mountainhanger]

You can always sell it....and then get another one..

[OutandBack]

The damage does not look that bad to me. Maybe it's just the picture.
I would spend my time figuring out how to operate the zipper so this does not happen again.
Maybe move around in the hammock so the zipper has a smooth path to travel.

[punkisdead]

I would probably just hand sew that back up to keep the bugs out. It's not really that big of an area.

[aka.jobbe]

i've used some of my girlfriends clear nail polish.
That does so that it doesn't fray and it keeps the moseys out.