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    1.0 vs 1.9 vs 2.0 .....Help needed.

    I am getting ready to order a new hammock. The color I am wanting is available in 1.0, 1.9 and 2.0 all nylon ripstop fabric.

    Can anyone tell me the difference in lay between these? Only thing I've layed in is an Eno DN so I don't have any experience

    with these fabrics. Weight isn't that big of a deal and I'd rather have comfort. I am only 5'6" and about 165 lbs so I know

    even the 1.0 will hold me just wander if heavier fabric would lay better. I plan on a single layer and not a double. I just want

    the most comfortable and hope someone here can help me understand the differences. If it matters it will be a Dream

    Hammock. Thanks for your time.

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    When I first started hammocking I went for the 1.0 and 1.1 oz. nylon hammocks. Sure, they're lightweight, but also too fragile for my camping/hanging style. I've damaged a couple and decided that they weren't reliable/sturdy enough for me.

    Nylon is nylon, it's all gonna stretch to some degree. I've recently been sleeping in polyester hammocks and enjoy the minimal stretch immensely.
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    I have eno, tablecloth, 1,9 and 1.1 and there doesn't appear to be much difference in the feel of them. The 1.9 is a little stiffer feeling but I like the 1.1 for its weight and packability, but I have noticed some slight damage in the material. I had my buddy get in the hammock to take pics and i think his shoes did it. Definitely need to be more careful with the lighter materials.

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    I'm 5'4" and ~132 lbs - I have been using hammocks made with different fabric weights. My lightest hammock is a 1.0 double layer hammock. I have used it quite a bit, and it works well for me, but I don't think I would want a 1.0 single layer hammock. Sure, the weight saving would be great, but the fabric *is* quite thin, and I would probably worry all the time about damaging it. My 1.0 DL is now exclusively for hiking, since I won't be able to replace it should it break (it's a Blackbird and Warbonnet doesn't use 1.0 fabric anymore). For bicycle trips, I go for a 1.1 double layer. I haven't tried a 1.1 single layer, yet, but I probably would rather opt for something a bit more sturdy like 1.6.

    If weight and volume were no issues, I would always pack my 1.7 double layer. There's not a huge difference in comfort, but it feels a bit more comfy - plus the increased robustness would make it my first choice, were it not for the weight and volume.

    If I were you, I would probably pick the 1.9 or the 2.0 fabric for a single layer. 1.0 only as a double layer. Actually, I would probably go for a 1.0 double layer: it's about as heavy as a 2.0 single layer, offers roughly the same kind of comfort, but gives you more options (if you want to supplement your insulation).

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    1.9 and 2.0 oz fabric will be virtually the same as long as the weave is the same. So the _real_ choice is between the 1.0 and the 1.9/2.0. I can't give you much guidance on comfort since I have 100# on you and that makes a difference. I would recommend you look at your camping style and temperatures. If you are hard on gear go for the heavier. If you won't be doing really cold camping single layer would be ok. You can always add an underquilt. But if you want to stay with a pad then the double layer is essential IMO. Then the 1.0 would probably be the best choice. But ultimately it comes down to what you like best.
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    At 5' 9" and 150#, I've always been a 1.0/1.1 hanger. Recently made an 11' 6" x 60" hammock from some 1.6 Argon I bought from Dutch. Really liked it after I tried it out. My 5' 2", 115# daughter really liked it too, so I'm making myself another one. Hers is now packing its way in the Bob Marshall Wilderness - couldn't say no to her.
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    Thanks for the responses so far. I think if I decide 1.0 I will definitely go with a double. I would think 1.9/2.0 just stick with a single maybe from reading so far. I have never used a sleeping pad but I've only spent 5 or 6 nights in a hammock so far with the coldest night being in the low 50's. I think I would go with an underquilt if it got really cold. I could also go with the 2.3 or 2.7 Poly/Nylon if it would be more durable, how does the poly/nylon compare to the ripstop? For the ones not using a sleeping pad do you think a double layer lighter fabric is better than a single layer heavier fabric?

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