Wow! That's a great age to start out. Thank you for your interest in your son's walk in nature. As a dad of 3, I love my kids enthusiasm for the outdoors.
Now that your well on your way with equipment for your son, he will need to test the rig at home for several nights(in a row or individual nights not important) if not with the church class. He will need help to make sure the UQ is hanging correctly with no gaps while he is in it.
Also, until your funds grow enough for your gear, you can make your hammock inexpensively. I made my hammock from ripstop nylon from Walmart $1.50/yrd x 4 yrds. Or, you can get the material from ripstopbytheroll.com as well.
A simple gathered end hammock requires only a simple hemmed edge and gather the end. Use a thin cord like braided mason's line or other to whip the ends (holds the gather). The whipping is not weight bearing so it doesn't have to be expensive or strong. Later you can get a better hammock.
I still use my first hammock I made and love it. It has a channel end, but, its for gathering the end and not for the suspension(ENO-style).
Don't forget to watch Shug's channel on Youtube - Shugemery. Here is a link to his Youtube series called
Hammock Hangin' How-to... essentials for noobs.
And take lots of pics and share with us.
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