1.0 ripstop durability for a hammock

[StumpJumper]

I'm curious to hear any stories of those who have had failures of 1.0 ripstop hammocks.

I've owned a lot hammocks over the years but I've finally settled on an open net 1.0 as I love the simplicity, light stretch, and overall weight savings. My only reservation is at 185lbs, blowing the hammock out on the first day of a week long trip.

SJ

[SilvrSurfr]

I've had damage to two 1.1 oz hammocks, but luckily it didn't happen on the trail. The last thing I want to do is go to ground so I've decided to stick with heavier material for hammocks, and try to save grams elsewhere.

[dragon360]

I've had my DIY 1.0 for some time without any real issues. I'm only about 160 on a good day but i've had my kids in them as well (adds anothe 75). I just take my time and take care with the material.

[Fish<><]

I have a bias wwm that I used for a daily sleeper for almost a year straight. While I still have and use that hammock, if I were going out for a several day journey, I would take a thicker hammock with me chances are.

I have not had a failure, but the material does look a slight bit worn. The colors are kind of faded in the high use areas.

Good material, just be a little wary of use over time, ie take a good look at everything occasionally.

[sargevining]

I've slept in a 1.1 DIY hammock every night, at home and in the field, for a year now with no problems. I weigh 215# when I'm not lying, and I might be lying right now. The lower weight allows me to go with a wider, longer hammock (64" x 144" with a 120" ridgeline), which gives me what I feel is a much flatter lay and allows my legs to go right past what is a calf ridge on shorter hammocks.

I also own a BIAS WW, which is also 1.1, as do several friends, and I don't recall any complaints or reports of failures.