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    ripstop fabric

    right guys i have been biten by the bug and have decided to make my own hammock . now i have read so much but i have now lost links to materials and have now confused myself that much i dont know which to choose. can you tell me if any of these would be suitable for a hammock. i only want a green to blend in with the forrest and i plan on doing a hh clone,atb wayne
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RIPSTOP-NY...item5ae725c1f1
    http://www.fabrics-n-stuff.co.uk/pro...4ikmel6fuoqpm7

    ps you might have guessed i am in the uk and i will be in bug infested scottish forrests so would i need to double up so i dont get bitten to death. i am currently using a tenth wonder but i have started to alter it abit and it will be for the wife.

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    See if you can find any tablecloth online like we have in America at Tableclothfactory.com it's a heckuva lot less effort.

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    Try DIYGearSupply.com / backwoodsdaydreamer.com
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    thanks guys will have a look, atb wayne

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    mereside - The Khaki rip-stop fabric in your first link is the exact same one im considering for a DIY. I'll be watching to see what others say..

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