Silnylon hammock layer

[sawgrassbrothers]

Ok this may sound a bit bizzare but would silnylon be breathable enough for say a bottom hammock layer with ripstop as the top layer supporting the weight? or would treated ripstop be a better option? I'm just kinda spit balling ideas around in my head. Thanks! -Matt

[nuttysquirrel]

Why do you even want it waterproof?

[hk2001]

The day you wake up in a swimming pool....

[CC_Cinci]

Ok this may sound a bit bizzare but would silnylon be breathable enough for say a bottom hammock layer with ripstop as the top layer supporting the weight? or would treated ripstop be a better option? I'm just kinda spit balling ideas around in my head. Thanks! -Matt

No. Unless you want a hammock that isn't breathable at all. If that's the case, it would be a totally viable option

[gunner76]

Might work...only way to find out. The Silnylon might work as a vapor barrier and be a good wind block for when its cold.

[OutandBack]

I'm in the camp that everything below the tarp should be breathable.
Calendered ripstop, DWR treated are great but no syl for me.
hth

Oh I did not vote because I did not think this was a dumb question.

[Mouseskowitz]

I've woken up in a pool laying on top of a synthetic bag in hot weather. I'd rather not repeat that experience in a hammock.

[corrupt_reverend]

Only if ya wanna baste in your own juices.

[hikehunter]

I could ...maybe....see it if you only had a smaller "summer" tarp that did not protect from the sides and ends and you needed wind protection.
then I would wonder about the reason you went in to the cold with a summer tarp?????

or are you fishing for an under quilt protector fix?????

[Jayson]

I dont think it is a totally bad idea. I use a vapour barrier when out in cold weather to keep moisture out of my down. Issue i see would possibly be the lack of vapour barrier on your top half. Try it and let us know how it works out.