Can't get flat lie in Thunderbird

[Zilla]

I think I'll probably end up going for the 1.1oz Olive (Grayish) for the widest possible width at 68". I'm leaning towards double layer for less stretch and hopefully more mosquito resistance from below.

I'm pretty happy with features on the Thunderbird except I really wish you could add an extra side zipper for the bug net. I find it takes an extra few seconds to zip up to the top as opposed to zipping two zippers shut on the side. That lets in a few extra mosquitoes each time. Maybe I'll get really fast with practice.

I agree with you on the double layer, it is imo the best option and if i'm reading the add on's section of the Dream hammocks website it looks like you can add on an extra zipper slider ,, i may be wrong but go look at the ad on page, it looks like you can,, but you could allways ask Papa Smurf with a pretty please.!

Edit - i just checked and Yes i'm sure you can, go check it out!

[Ratdog]

I think I'll probably end up going for the 1.1oz Olive (Grayish) for the widest possible width at 68". I'm leaning towards double layer for less stretch and hopefully more mosquito resistance from below.

I'm pretty happy with features on the Thunderbird except I really wish you could add an extra side zipper for the bug net. I find it takes an extra few seconds to zip up to the top as opposed to zipping two zippers shut on the side. That lets in a few extra mosquitoes each time. Maybe I'll get really fast with practice.

Get some beeswax and rub it on the zipper, that'll speed it up a little

I would contact Papa Smurf about the 2 zipper thing, bet it could be done. Unless there is some problem with the net being able to be zipped all the way off.

Double 1.1 will still stretch less but that stuff does give, just the nature of it. (says the guy who is twice your weight)

Once nice thing about doubles, you can change the inside color to something just enough different from the outside to really make it 'pop'. Cause you know, you get comfortable and bugs ain't biting ya, it's all about the fashion statement.

[PapaSmurf]

I'm pretty happy with features on the Thunderbird except I really wish you could add an extra side zipper for the bug net. I find it takes an extra few seconds to zip up to the top as opposed to zipping two zippers shut on the side. That lets in a few extra mosquitoes each time. Maybe I'll get really fast with practice.

Unfortunately, the ThunderBird zippers can't have extra sliders added. I've discussed this a couple times with my zipper manufacturer and it's just not possible.

Here's one thing we've done a couple times with pretty good success. We can make the netting non-removable at one end and add extra zipper sliders, just like the RoamingGnome and have the overcover removable at the other end like the ThunderBird. There have been a few hangers tell me they never go without the netting, but do often leave the overcover at home. Just a thought.

[PapaSmurf]

Double 1.1 will still stretch less but that stuff does give, just the nature of it. (says the guy who is twice your weight)

The differences are pretty minor, but I'd say the robust feeling 1.1's we have would be the Grayish Olive and the Marpat. I've used this combination together before and it looks pretty sharp.

[Lazy Lightning]

Unfortunately, the ThunderBird zippers can't have extra sliders added. I've discussed this a couple times with my zipper manufacturer and it's just not possible.

Here's one thing we've done a couple times with pretty good success. We can make the netting non-removable at one end and add extra zipper sliders, just like the RoamingGnome and have the overcover removable at the other end like the ThunderBird. There have been a few hangers tell me they never go without the netting, but do often leave the overcover at home. Just a thought.

I thought I understood correctly about the Thunderbird zippers. I really like the idea of permanent bug net attachment and removable over cover though.

[Lazy Lightning]

Well, I had the day to consider all the great feedback on this thread and read back through some older forum posts. It seems to me that the 11' length is going to make a whole lot of difference. I know I'd like wider than 60", but really am not that excited about the extra weight of a double layer or the stretchiness of a 1.1 oz single layer. I think I have myself pretty convinced that the extra foot of length combined with another 3.5" of width will work for me so I'm going for the 1.8 oz. Brown Nylon at 63.5" width.

I also decided on the Dangerbird instead of the Thunderbird. I really like the idea of being able to leave cover or net at home for a weight savings, but it's also nice having them both there attached and handy at all times. And with the longer hammock I don't want to have to reach up to unzip the net or over cover.

Since I camp with my girlfriend a lot, I like to be able to pass things back and forth on one side and exit the hammock on the other. So I opted for all 12 zipper pulls for full side-zip access on both sides...yeah!


DangerBird
Length: 11ft
Special Width?: Wide as fabric allows
Layers: Single Layer
Outside Fabric & Color: 1.8 Brown Nylon
Overcover Color: 1.1 Brownish Green
Suspension: Cinch Buckle
Asym Lay: Left



Thanks all for your helpful comments and feedback!

[DeRozea]

nice choices. that was the easy part. the hard part is the wait
I have 2 dreamhammocks and love them both. dbl layer 1.9 acu thunderbird(11') and darien (11') single layer 1.8 atac au. both are fantastic.

[CamoEvo]

You can't sell anything because of lack of posts, yet you've been a member since May 2012 and you're a donating member. That's just wrong.

Good luck with your new hammock.

[Lazy Lightning]

You can't sell anything because of lack of posts, yet you've been a member since May 2012 and you're a donating member. That's just wrong.

Good luck with your new hammock.

Thanks!

Yeah, with all the knowledge on the forum I spend a lot more time listening than talking. Guess it's time to change that...at least until I reach 50 posts and sell my Thunderbird.

[AaronMB]

Well, I had the day to consider all the great feedback on this thread and read back through some older forum posts. It seems to me that the 11' length is going to make a whole lot of difference. I know I'd like wider than 60", but really am not that excited about the extra weight of a double layer or the stretchiness of a 1.1 oz single layer. I think I have myself pretty convinced that the extra foot of length combined with another 3.5" of width will work for me so I'm going for the 1.8 oz. Brown Nylon at 63.5" width.

I also decided on the Dangerbird instead of the Thunderbird. I really like the idea of being able to leave cover or net at home for a weight savings, but it's also nice having them both there attached and handy at all times. And with the longer hammock I don't want to have to reach up to unzip the net or over cover.

Since I camp with my girlfriend a lot, I like to be able to pass things back and forth on one side and exit the hammock on the other. So I opted for all 12 zipper pulls for full side-zip access on both sides...yeah!


DangerBird
Length: 11ft
Special Width?: Wide as fabric allows
Layers: Single Layer
Outside Fabric & Color: 1.8 Brown Nylon
Overcover Color: 1.1 Brownish Green
Suspension: Cinch Buckle
Asym Lay: Left

Thanks all for your helpful comments and feedback!

Oh yeah! You're gonna like that one.

That Thunderbird should be an easy re-sell, even if it takes a while longer to get those 50.