250 lbs and up

[magicmachinist]

Where would I look for articles about beefing up a hammock for larger people.
I've found lots of great info but nothing on increasing the weight limit. Thanks

[STinGa]

Most of the hammocks in the discussions around this site, not counting the ones that are made to be minimalistic, should be quite safe for that size.

Going by papasmurf's bar graph, a single layer 1.9 is green to 250 and amber up to 270. A double layer 1.1 is green up to 275, amber up to 290. A double layer is green up to 400. The very common 7/64" amsteel whoopies are good way past the double layer 1.9, and you can always go 1/8" if you are still worried.

Most of the sellers that are common to this site carry the options / styles listed above.

Good luck,
STinGa

[Ratdog]

Search on "heavy weight", myself and several others have many posts on the topic.

I have been using a single layer table cloth for a year, loving it.
Also have used a GT double, like, my go to lightweight day carry hammoc. A WBBB 1.7 dbl and a WBBB XLC 1.9/1.7 dbl.

Have tried several others. Many hammock options for those over 250. I am over 300 and have several 300+ pounders happily hanging.

Papasmurfs chart offers excellent guidance.

[fluffy1216]

I have a danger bird 72 that is double layer taffetta crinkle I'm at 290 lbs. I have had me and my wife and my 4 yr old grand daughter in it no problem.
I also made a DIY single layer of the same material with myself and the 30 lb grand daughter
No issues and very comfortable

[PatT]

I am also quite bug and heavy at 6'1" / 320 lbs. The cheapest hammock I have found that was safe for my weight was a Kiri Para II Double that I paid $40 from Sail. It is rated to 450 lbs and I can attest that limit is conservative, even when fully soaked.

http://www.hamacs-kiri.com/Produit.aspx?Produit=4

[ManicDragonfly]

I use a Hammaka Parachute. It's designed to be a two-person hammock and it's rated for 450#. Weight was a primary concern for me when I was looking at hammocks since I max out the weight limit of most things. I went with a mass-market variety largely due to a lack of familiarity with other brands. I don't recommend the suspension it comes with, though. The ropes are very stretchy, and I prefer carabiners to S-hooks.

http://www.hammaka.com/products/Hamm...e-Hammock.html

[Zigerot]

i had a similar issue when i started hammock camping, i was 460 at the time. i ran the gambit, buying 6 hammocks in 3 years. I finally got a Dream Hammock "Thunderbird". its the most stupidly comfortable hammock ive ever layed in and mine is rated for over 400 lbs.

[Zilla]

I run 350 plus and a DIY 1.9 double layer holds me quite well without any issues, you could also get away with a double layer table cloth DIY pretty cheap as well. There are alpt of cheap solutions out there just get out there and hang

[Bubba]

I use a 1.7 sinlge layer Warbonnet Blackbird and I am over the stated upper weight limit or 250lbs but I'm not concerned. The limits usually have a safety factor in them.

[Zilla]

Also trek light hammocks are all rated to 400 pounds but are little pricey. You could wait for woot to put Yukon outfitters on sale and sew 2 together or 8f you can afford it añd want top of the line custom then contact papa smurf at dream hammocks