ykk zipper #3

**Birdman100** · 08-20-2017, 12:24

Im planning to make ultralight DIY hammock and considering zipper #3 instead of #5 to save some weight. What are experiences with smaller zip, is it too fragile? Anybody uses such zipper on his hammock?

**gunner76** · 08-20-2017, 13:24

How much weight will you be saving by using a # 3 ?

**Snowball** · 08-20-2017, 13:30

#3 ykk is ok for a hammock as long as you don’t stress it too much. I only use # 3. All zippers has its limits no matter what the size is. If you have to go around corners make the radius as big as you can, zippers and sharp turns is a bad combination no matter the zipper seize.

**Snowball** · 08-20-2017, 13:35

Originally Posted by gunner76

How much weight will you be saving by using a # 3 ?

#3 is approx. 10gram/meter
#5 is approx. 19gram/meter

#5 will also take more space in the backpack

**diy_john** · 08-20-2017, 13:54

I have use a #3 on my hammock for a zipp off bug net. I have used it with out care almost abused it and still no problem. That being said. I use #5's on the hammock I sell, just for added peace of mind.

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**Birdman100** · 08-20-2017, 14:42

Originally Posted by gunner76

How much weight will you be saving by using a # 3 ?

approx 30 grams for one side zip or 60 for WBBB type bug-net. If zipper #3 holds why not to save some weight. Bulk as well.

**Birdman100** · 08-20-2017, 14:43

Originally Posted by diy_john

I have use a #3 on my hammock for a zipp off bug net. I have used it with out care almost abused it and still no problem. That being said. I use #5's on the hammock I sell, just for added peace of mind.

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That was the answer I hoped for, thanks

Anyone with negative experience using #3 zipper on bug-net?

**diy_john** · 08-20-2017, 14:51

No problem. I realy have used my hammock for no less than 40 times with the bugnet. My only complaint is I used one continuous zipper and I realy like the two separate zipper option, although it would (I think) be a bit more weight. And have been pushing to get to that 10 lbs base weight. 13 lbs right now. Soon to be 11 lbs after I make my top quilt.

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**Birdman100** · 08-20-2017, 15:18

When you say "two separate zipper" you mean continuous zipper with two sliders or actually two separate pieces of zipper? And that on one side or at each sides of hammock?

**diy_john** · 08-20-2017, 20:05

Originally Posted by Birdman100

When you say "two separate zipper" you mean continuous zipper with two sliders or actually two separate pieces of zipper? And that on one side or at each sides of hammock?

I mean two separate pieces of zippers so you would have four sliders, two on each side instead of one pair.

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