Grand Trunk Double Diamond Weight
Hey guys,
Update. I ordered both GT Doubles.
One is parachute Nylon in case I want to use it double duty to jump out of planes too!
The other is their (dd), double diamond polyester ripstop.
I bought a few extra for gifts.
When holding them one in each hand, the polyester one is noticeably a little lighter. That's the one that I'll focus on in this post. The d diamond polyester one is advertised at
19 oz. It doesn't specify if the mass includes the gathered end ties and included carbiners or not. Since those will be changed out more than likely for hiking, my interest was the cloth only.
I don't know industry standards, but I weighed the dd polyester with the end ties removed.
It was only 15.5 pounds American! That's great since I expected more. After all, its 80" wide.
The ties were stiff and seemed at least twice as dense as paracord. The two, combined weight, was right at 1oz.
The heavy steel carbiners could probably tow a car.
The pair was little more than a quarter pound.
I might save those for hanging out in the back yard or tying heavy plywood down on my vehicle.
It was very nice of someone at Grand Trunk to include 3 very nice aluminum carbiners at no extra charge! :)
I wouldn't hesitate using those with my suspension once
I verify the safety limit first. Thank you VERY MUCH if you read this memo! I know where to get more and point others to who need them.
DISCLAIMER: I am in No way affiliated with Grand Trunk. I purchased the hammocks from a very nice representative who answered a phone and (unlike other vendors who lost my business), she accepted payment snail mail :). Thank you very much!
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