hammock sizes

[riverbob9101]

I want to make my own hammock and was wondering what size I should make I have some idea of what I want from my store bought hammocks but if you don't mind posting your favorite size and height I would appreciate it.

[Junebugdawn]

I like plenty of room to move around. Mine is 90"x11' and I am 5'2".

[SteveJJ]

DangerBird 72

72" by 11 feet. I can sit up and put on a shirt, socks, whatever. It's my favorite by far.

[Brute1100]

Whatever size the widest weight weenie micro is... It's wonderfully wide and full of awesomeness...

[jwright]

This size works out well - tableclothsfactory.com

On my DIY hammocks, I go with the available fabric width (usually 60-66 inches wide) by 10 or 11 foot long (finished length).

Oh, and hello from MD.
Jason

[Boston]

I'm partial to about 60" wide (bolt width minus some for rolled hem) and 11ft long for a backpacking hammock. I'm 5'9" and ~160lbs.

That said, I have recently aquired a Yukon Outfitter's double that will be my car camping hammock from now on. It's probably close to 90" wide x 10ft long. and very comfortable.

What is your goal for the hammock? Obviously the larger it is, the heavier it is.

[gunner76]

I like mine in the 10 -11 ft long range and 60(+) wide. I am 6ft2 and 280lbs.

I usually use a Blackbird but I do have a bunch of DIY that I take on day hikes so I can take a comfortable break while hiking.

[Lost_Biker]

All 11 footers with 62-64" wide for my 6'1" 245 frame. No more calf ridge and very comfy. Anything less is not comfortable for me.