Grand Trunk UL Reliability

[OldRagFreeze]

I tore a small hole in my GT parachute double (totally my fault) sent them an email and they gave me a free parachute single... Great company.

[laziboie]

I had one and after putting whoopie slings on it and making tree straps, it tore in half. I called GT and they gave me a much nicer one to replace it. My two older son's use there's all the time. They did not have the problem that I had. I have read others who had the same issue I did. The problem I think is that the UL is not rip stop fabric and a small nick and rip...so you need to take good care. It is great for the $13 we paid for them on Amazon.

I am 6'4" as well and the GT Single Parachute hammock I got as a replacement fits me much better.

The Single Parachute is the one that I was considering, but I value engineered my mind around it. I may end up going that route. I'm just worried that I will be stuck on the ground if this one rips. Know what I mean?

Now I just need to get a tarp...Any suggestions?

[DerNageler]

The Single Parachute is the one that I was considering, but I value engineered my mind around it. I may end up going that route. I'm just worried that I will be stuck on the ground if this one rips. Know what I mean?

Now I just need to get a tarp...Any suggestions?

The Single Parachute is just fine no problems with that one. Plus it is rip stop. It is just the UL that I had a problem with. The UL is not ripstop. It is the one that is usually on sale for 10-20.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c...aspx?a=1145824

Is the tarp that I started with. I got mine when they were on sale a few weeks ago but still not a bad price. I made sure that I seam seal all my tarps. This year's batch seem to be made better than last years.

[laziboie]

The Single Parachute is just fine no problems with that one. Plus it is rip stop. It is just the UL that I had a problem with. The UL is not ripstop. It is the one that is usually on sale for 10-20.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c...aspx?a=1145824

Is the tarp that I started with. I got mine when they were on sale a few weeks ago but still not a bad price. I made sure that I seam seal all my tarps. This year's batch seem to be made better than last years.

Great, thanks. I've got a little time before my first trip with the hammock (end of April) so I've got some research to do. One member suggested using a standard poly tarp from harbor freight, but I'm concerned about the weight.

[fallkniven]

I can't believe any hammock would live through that, at least if it was not shaded from the sun.

Me either, that's why I bought a second, but haven't had to take it out. There was a bit of tree coverage, but the sun was on it most of the day. I though it would start to dry rot, but I'm still swinging in it regularly. Actually, my avatar picture is of my camp I lived in for a couple years, in which you can see me laying in it. That's where it spent 2 years strung up, layed in daily.

[DerNageler]

https://www.hammockforums.net/galler...earchid=183433

HH under a GG tarp. Several of these shots in the gallery.

[fishbait]

I have two, used both of them on hikes. I've never had a problem. As others have said swap out the stock suspension and you are good to go.

[KYJim]

Haven't had any issues with mine

[bryce1201]

I'm on my second year with the GTUL, can't beat it for less than $20. I have no complaints and have had no issues (I'm 5'11'' 160lbs). Great introductory hammock and when I look to upgrade this year, I wont feel obligated to sell it. Always nice to have a spare incase someone wants to join you're trip!

[Caveman]

I've had (and still have) several. My oldest one is about 5 years old now. It's been passed on to my oldest son at college. That one has seen lots of nights on the trail and lounging. They are great for what they are and what they cost.