Me, Walmart, discount fabric section. Spot a roll of ripstop in a really nice silver grey. Walk out with the whole thing. 10 yards for $12.
But now what? I have no idea of its weight or quality (seems on the thin side, but decent quality). Should I risk trying a single layer hammock. I only weigh 166lbs soaking wet. Should I just make a whole bunch of stuff sacks?
Freaking impulse buys.
Be impulsive, make a hammock, then stuff sacks, maybe a hammock chair, UQp. The list is practically endless.
Where the trail ends the adventure begins!
Do you know if it has a DWR? Sil? Give it the breath test if you're not sure. If DWR or waterproof, then it probably will NOT be comfortable for a hammock - you should relegate it to stuffsacks, etc, or perhaps a tarp.
It sounds like the same stuff I found a while back. I ended up making a single layer hammock that I really liked. However I recently removed the end loops and inspected the stitching at the end channels and found that the needle holes were elongated. I don't trust it anymore and it's destined to become stuff sacks or another underquilt protector.
If I were to find the fabric again I'd just do a double layer hammock and never worry about it.
I'm looking for a round bag to hold my tree straps if you want to recoup some of the cost of purchasing the fabric in the first place.....
Like Otter1 says, figure out what it is then take a look at what that material is good for...I am sure there is plenty you can do with it one way or the other. And it was just $12, so not a big deal in any event for an impulse buy! Have fun figuring it all out, keeps the mind agile. Cheers!
If you follow my advice you will perish. Do not do anything I outline below if you value your health. I am not responsible for any injuries you sustain.
Make a single layer. Load it up with dog food/rabbit feed/kitty litter bags to your weight + 20%. Jiggle it some to simulate dynamic loading. Leave it overnight. Come inside and read HF some more, and watch Shug videos. Order some high tech fabric from Dutch and RSBR just for funsies.
If it's still there in a day or 2 cautiously enter it hung as low as possible over a surface you don't mind landing on.
If you are still there and alive in a day or 2 you have achieved success. Exit the hammock and head straight to the nearest rest room.
If it fails make stuff sacks, ridgeline orgs, pillow cases, etc from it. Also forget you ever saw my post. For $12 you are still ahead of the game at that point.
"Just do it" comes to mind right about now.
I purchased my WM discount fabric about 6 years ago. I still use that hammock today. It's a gathered end so I don't have to worry about a strong end channel. Just a simple little channel used to gather the end into a ball and hitch my suspension to the body.
6 years and temps from 90's to the 20's, high winds to all night soakers and still going strong.
Hang only as high as you're willing to fall.
Enjoy and have fun with your family,before they have fun without you
Measure the width in inches, and multiply it by 0.27777 (assuming it really is 10 yards). That will give you your square yardage.
Weigh it in ounces.
Then divide the weight by the square yardage, that will give you the material weight in oz/yd.
If it is above 1.5oz/yd it should be OK for a hammock.
Great buy! I hope you are aware, you might become addicted to bargain hunting and DIY.
I am not even able to cruise through the fabric or craft section of WM.
So many options for your bolt of fabric. I like making tarps, so I would test the fabric for water repellant qualities. I have spray and wash in water repellent stuff. Look in the "Stickies" one enterprising member did a video on how to make your own Silnylon.)
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