What size hammock is best for me?

[armnyc]

What are the advantages and disadvantages besides weight between the size length of a hammock and also the size width of a hammock? I am 5’11 and 200 pounds. How do I choose the width and length of a hammock that is best for me? I compiled a small list of hammocks that I am interested in buying with their dimensions. Please advise.


Eno Double nest 80W 118L
Warbonnet Traveler Single Layer 1.7oz 65W 120L
Wilderness Logic Snipe 56W 132L
Wilderness logic Lite Owl 58W 132L
BIAS Camper Kit 58W 132L
BIAS weight weener 62W 132L

[dragon360]

For many people - a longer hammock tends to more comfortable. Many find that the longer hammocks do not have the fabric under the knee that shorter do. For width, wider tends to allow for more of a diagonal lay in the hammock. I tend to push away from the center line myself quite a bit so I enjoy the wider hammocks. The good news is that you really cannot go wrong with any of the selections you have up there. Seems that weight and price might be your biggest considerations!

[SnrMoment]

I'm 5'9" and 145#. Had my BIAS WW Micro made to about 64" wide. Really like the huge space inside & it's easy to get comfortable. The guys at BIAS are great to work with, not only did they make it a larger size, I got in camo too.