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Addison Page
(Nihilist_Voyager) - F

Locale: Down the Rabbit Hole!
Silnylon for hammocks? on 11/01/2011 06:09:39 MDT Print View

I see a lot of people using ripstop nylon or variations for their hammock for sturdiness reasons (I guess). Is silnylon too thin to put weight on? Anyone know where I could get this stuff or price estimates?
Snap Judgement
(kthompson) - MLife

Locale: Eel River Valley
Re: Silnylon for hammocks? on 11/01/2011 06:15:35 MDT Print View

You want a breathable material. 1.1-1.7 nylon ripstop is inexpensive and readily available from a multitude of fabric suppliers, Quest, Seattle Fabrics, Rockywoods, etc...
Jeff McConnell
(catalyst81) - F - M

Locale: Costa Mesa, CA
Re: Silnylon for hammocks? on 11/01/2011 19:56:18 MDT Print View

You can also check out DIY Gear Supply for decent prices on ripstop nylon. I got mine from there when I made my own hammock.

Edited by catalyst81 on 11/01/2011 19:57:37 MDT.