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    Non porous hammock fabric

    I have DIY hammock made of ripstop nylon that is pretty waterproof. You can't blow through it and water just pools on it's surface. I bought the fabric at Hancock Fabrics. Is it better to have a hammock fabric that breathes or one that doesn't? I'm sure there are pros and cons.

    J.

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    Condensation!!! AAARRRRGGGGHHHH!!!

    Hey There Bayou Joe,

    I would have a fabric that breaths. It issue with a non-breathing fabric is that any moisture will collect in the hammock. Your sweat, rain, condensation wont have anywhere to go and will always pool in you hammock. Depending on the condition where you camp, you could end up always being a bit damp when you wake up in the morning.

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    Hey joe: You might have gotten a coated nylon fabric. I think most people use breathable fabrics for diy hammocks. Wind-proof is nice, but condensation will stink.

    Maybe you could use this one as an undershield instead of a main hammock?

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    I actually thought about using it for an undercover. It's good material. Might even look into buying enough to make a tarp. Not concerned about absolute light weight, so I might look into some stout fabrics from the bargain table at WalMart for another hammock.


    J.

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