I am more concerned about comfort then weight...
That being said I don't want it to weigh a ton either...
What is the more top of the line fabrics out there to consider when sewing your own hammock?
I am more concerned about comfort then weight...
That being said I don't want it to weigh a ton either...
What is the more top of the line fabrics out there to consider when sewing your own hammock?
Good ol' ripstop nylon is terrific. You want breathable fabric...
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1.7 or does it get heavier?
also, I am only about 170#... I just want something that will lay as flat as possible and not stretch to bad... Also, at my weight would there be any point in DL?
A lot of diy hammocks are made with 1.9oz ripstop. Really no reason for the dbl layer at your weight in terms of strength. A reason to use a dbl layer could be for bug protection or if your planning on using a pad instead of an underquilt.
"We don't stop hiking because we grow old,
we grow old because we stop hiking."
-- Finis Mitchell,
I prefer polyester taffeta to the ripstop. Some folks are using polyester microfiber with great results. I think the polyester feels nicer on the skin than the ripstop. IMO the ripstop pattern is irrelevant for hammock beds. It was developed as a garment fabric, not a weight bearing fabric. I can tear the ripstop by hand if the selvage is cut first. So IMO taffeta is the way to go for the most comfort without sacrificing safety.
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Mrs. Loftus to Huck Finn
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I really like the 1.5 nylon from DIY Gear Supply (formerly Backwoods Daydreamer). It supports my 190# with absolutely no problems and stuffs up very light and small. Its become my favorite hammock body material.
He's also a great guy to work with and a active forum member.
David
The road goes ever on and on Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can, Pursuing it with weary feet, Until it joins some larger way, Where many paths and errands meet. And whither then? I cannot say.
-Frodo Baggins, The Fellowship of the Ring
Thanks I have been checking out the site and will Def buy from there. Do you know how much heavier to 1.9 is to the 1.5? I just Def do not want it to stretchout... I don't mind a few more ounces is its more comfortable...
It's hard to have a bad day in a good hammock. - Jeremy Flatt
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