I am late to the game here. So far I've only used gathered end hammocks, but this is something I'd like to try out.
Thanks!
RedStix
I am late to the game here. So far I've only used gathered end hammocks, but this is something I'd like to try out.
Thanks!
RedStix
I was able to lay in one of these this weekend at the MAHHA (Thanks Tinkr) and it was a very pleasant surprise so now I am considering making one. Anyone have a ballpark figure as to how much this design weighs in at? Just want to get an idea since I know all the materials and length possibilities can change that.
Lamboy,
My double layer DIY bridge, with 1.6 oz ripstop, weighs ~20 oz with a bugnet (no-see-um from Dutch), whoopie slings and 7' tree straps.
two 36" spreader bars (0.625" diameter) weigh 10 oz. Trekking pole adapters weigh about 2 oz. My trekking poles weigh 10 oz each.
The Warbonnet Ridgerunner double layer of 1.1 oz ripstop weighs 1# 7.5 oz. (23.5 oz)
Jeff
Thank you Kayak.
Yep, I also tried out Tinkr's bridge that was based on this tutorial. I had never really given much thought to using a bridge full-time before that. Now I'm thinking I need to fit some time into the schedule to make one for myself... I'm a side/stomach sleeper, so there's a lot of appeal for me.
Now the problem... Between my full-time position and Hammeck orders, when will I be able to fit it in???
Nice video(s) hikingdad!
I have never tried a bridge hammock but now it’s time.
Ordered materials two days ago so I hope I get them before Christmas.
I did however make a mistake. I ordered nylon webbing It will be corrected before the build.
Most information I can find says Polyester is stronger has less stretch but now I got curious. How much will Nylon stretch and what happens. Will it go back to the original shape or stay stretched?
My guess is for a bridge hammock it probably wont make much of a difference. Just make sure it's strength rating is high enough to support you with a large safety margin.
In my mind worst-case scenario is if the webbing stretches more than the stitches can manage then we may risk ripped fabric or the thread take the load until…. Next floor down
BTW
Got an idea for the triangles for the bug net. Make the angle > 90° like 110° or more and sew it in with the end hem and the webbing. Then the long edge will be longer and maybe it’s possible to fold it up. It has to be a bit larger than the original design.
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