Add pad sleeve to ABES

**JonnieBlaze** · 02-15-2009, 12:05

Has anyone ever sewn another layer of ripstop to the bottom of one of these hammocks to make a double layer hammock? I have the ABES and would like add a pad sleeve to the bottom. Before I just jump into it I was hoping someone else had already done this and maybe had pics or something to share

**fuzzie** · 05-03-2010, 15:54

Did you ever do that? I'm looking at the ABES (got another kid who reached hammock camping age) instead of the ENO. I like the pad suggestion and would want to add that too.

**johnp** · 05-28-2011, 22:25

me too....hope one of the net guru sees this .............

**wisenber** · 06-08-2011, 21:27

It would be easier to remove the lines from the end channels and whip two hammocks together. No sewing needed, and if it did not suit your taste, you could just revert back to the previous configuration. Just pick up a UL and whip it to your ABES. Then take the suspension line and larks head it over the whipping.

Whipping instructions here.

**Roche** · 06-08-2011, 21:52

I'm just talking out loud here, but what about adding a net thingie? If it's only needed to hold a pad wouldn't a net be lighter and tighter fitting thereby reducing pad shifting?

**wisenber** · 06-08-2011, 22:03

Originally Posted by Roche

I'm just talking out loud here, but what about adding a net thingie? If it's only needed to hold a pad wouldn't a net be lighter and tighter fitting thereby reducing pad shifting?

Nets have been tried before. Since they are not actually supporting the loads, the upper hammocks tends to "push" the pad away from the hammock body.
A net hammock will do "something", but it doesn't support the pad well enough against the hammock.

**johnp** · 06-11-2011, 15:06

Originally Posted by wisenber

It would be easier to remove the lines from the end channels and whip two hammocks together. No sewing needed, and if it did not suit your taste, you could just revert back to the previous configuration. Just pick up a UL and whip it to your ABES. Then take the suspension line and larks head it over the whipping.

Whipping instructions here.

i like the idea..how to secure the sides to keep the pad from working out during the nite..john

**wisenber** · 06-13-2011, 18:28

Originally Posted by johnp

i like the idea..how to secure the sides to keep the pad from working out during the nite..john

If the two hammocks are whipped together, the force of the occupant holds the pad stationary. It may slide (depending on the pad type) before you get in, but it will stay still once weighted.

**johnp** · 06-14-2011, 10:33

thanks, i'll try it..i have two pads. one is about 3/8" the other is 1/4" both ccf from wally world..i'm hopeing that will be enough for summer insulation in s/w la...got any thoughts on that...this net has got me off the couch and i'm also teaching myself to inject thread..you should seen some of my work..hehehe johnp