Lightweight Darien hammock

**PapaSmurf** · 02-22-2016, 22:49

Originally Posted by Polkster13

When will you be posting this new hammock option (fabrics)? I looked on the fabrics page and did not see any 1.0oz ROBIC fabrics listed.

Just got the colors added to our fabrics page here. http://www.dream-hammock.com/Fabric.html

**Polkster13** · 02-26-2016, 12:19

Sweet. I think I may be getting another light-weight summer hammock.

**PNWHiker** · 02-27-2016, 22:35

Originally Posted by Ron S

My new Darien is perfect. 11'X64" in dark olive. It only took about 15 minutes of fiddlin' around and I was laying exactly where I wanted. Pefectly flat and no noticable calf ridge at all. No pressure on my heels or feet and my head was propped up just where I like it. I have a toaks 1000 that Joe Valesko made a cuben stuff sack for that I just fit my hammock with 6' whoopies plus toggles in. The fabric is soft and I can slide around in it but when I get where I want to be I can stay stuck right there. I don't keep sliding down. I really like the way that works. First impressions are that Kyles new fabric is the bomb. It goes without saying, but I'll say it anyway, that Papa and Mama Smurf are Top Shelf crafts people whose costumer service is second to none. Both they and Kyle worked this out for me and if I'm correct I am the proud owner of the very first Darien 1.0 Robic XL Hammock. I'll have more pics tomorrow

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Looks awesome! If you don't mind me asking so I can compare the size that I ordered. How tall are you?

**Ron S** · 02-27-2016, 22:37

6'3", 174lbs

**PNWHiker** · 02-27-2016, 22:53

Thanks! I'm 6'1'' so I think I'll have mine made a couple inches shorter.

**JohannesBrahms** · 03-01-2016, 19:19

Just got mine in yesterday. It's so comfortable, I can't believe it. I didn't think I could love hammocks anymore than I already did, but now I do.

I sleep in a hammock every night, so I really wanted something comfy. I had a Grand Trunk Nano 7 before this. Going from a 9'x4' to a 10'x5' makes a HUGE difference. The 1.0 robic feels great. The underquilt hooks work like a charm. Construction is top notch, as are the materials (and PapaSmurf's customer service).

Several hundred points out of 10!

Seriously, as someone with a sleeping disorder, a good night's rest makes a difference in my quality of life. Thank you so much, PapaSmurf.

**PapaSmurf** · 03-01-2016, 20:07

Originally Posted by JohannesBrahms

Just got mine in yesterday. It's so comfortable, I can't believe it. I didn't think I could love hammocks anymore than I already did, but now I do.

Thank you very much.
The more I work with the ROBIC Nylon, the more I like this stuff.

**howlinmadman** · 03-06-2016, 20:53

I just ordered one of these in the 1oz Robic charcoal gray with blue accents! This will be my lightweight spring/summer hammock. It might not be much of a weight difference but is the bug netting .5oz like Papa has listed in this post or .9oz as its listed on the website. This is my second Dream Hammock so I already know the wait is definitely worth it!

**PapaSmurf** · 03-06-2016, 21:09

Originally Posted by howlinmadman

I just ordered one of these in the 1oz Robic charcoal gray with blue accents! This will be my lightweight spring/summer hammock. It might not be much of a weight difference but is the bug netting .5oz like Papa has listed in this post or .9oz as its listed on the website. This is my second Dream Hammock so I already know the wait is definitely worth it!

Thanks howlinmadman,
Our regular noseeum netting is the .9oz stuff, which we've been pretty happy with. The .5oz noseeum is available (on the Darien only) for $15 by special order. Just contact me if you'd like to add it. The weight difference between the 2 noseeum fabrics would be about .95oz on an 11ft model. Along with the price and weight difference, there would also be a durability consideration with going to the lighter weight netting.

**howlinmadman** · 03-06-2016, 21:24

Originally Posted by PapaSmurf

Thanks howlinmadman,
Our regular noseeum netting is the .9oz stuff, which we've been pretty happy with. The .5oz noseeum is available (on the Darien only) for $15 by special order. Just contact me if you'd like to add it. The weight difference between the 2 noseeum fabrics would be about .95oz on an 11ft model. Along with the price and weight difference, there would also be a durability consideration with going to the lighter weight netting.

Thanks Papa
I think I'll just stick with the .9oz then.