I have been working on a couple different bug net designs for the SGB hammock. The netting is a little more complex when you take the hammock body beyond the spreader bars. So as a first step, I make a shape to fill each end, taking it back to the spreader bars.
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I take the measurements for these pieces with the hammock set up. You can see these shapes clearly in the photos because they are made with RealTimber camo netting. I also sewed two long pieces of this same material to the lateral arcs. This is to help ease tension from the zipper. But, you can see in the photo that I eased it too much. So I am still working out that aspect of the design.
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Also, where the big gather is at the head end, that makes a good place to put a storage pouch. The second shot is taken reaching from inside the hammock
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I untied the lash-it from the head end, and sewed a pocket along the middle portion of the channel. The material shape was an oval roughly 20" tall and 30" wide. But I don't think it would make much difference if a rectangle that size was used. That would make the hemming easier. I also have two additional more conventional pockets for items like camera or headlamp. The middle storage is for insulating clothes.
For ColdFunky, who asked about pads. This is the new Klymit Insulated Static V Luxe; 76" X 30" X 3".
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It makes the bug net a bit close with such a huge pad on the inside of the hammock. That is because I have not sewn a sleeve for it on the bottom of the hammock. But this allows you to see the wrap around coverage that you can get. And this hammock does NOT taper, just as I mentioned in post #7 of this thread.
Meanwhile I am working on another bug net design without a zipper. Let me know if you have any questions.
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