What kind of material would be best for a winter hammock sock? I saw some people have made them out of cotton, and others are making them out of ripstop, so I'm not sure what kind would be good. If cotton, then what kind, canvass? Thanks!
What kind of material would be best for a winter hammock sock? I saw some people have made them out of cotton, and others are making them out of ripstop, so I'm not sure what kind would be good. If cotton, then what kind, canvass? Thanks!
I made mine out of M50. it's light breathable and very wind resistant
i just used the Dream Hammock uncoated version in the 20's and no condensation in the morning was found.
Megan
In the depths of winter I finally learned there was in me an invincible summer. [Albert Camus]
I found what I was looking for, just took a bit of searching magic. I'm looking for deep cold applications and it seems as though canvass would be the best from what I have found so far. Sounds like a thin cotton though, like bed sheet cotton and not heavy canvass, right?
You are correct.
Bed sheets lack the dimensions you need, and are likely a little thin. They are also usually a cotton poly blend.
4 oz canvas like they sell at fabric stores will do fine.
Technical Note on Canvas for Extreme Cold
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Great info! Love the cold but hate the condensation! Will try this out ! THANKS for the technical info link
Thanks Mac! Just what i was looking for.
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