Hammock Fabric - does more expensive = more durable

[tcar0341]

Hey, folks!

I'm a backyard hammock weenie right now as I practice and prepare for my first outing. I just bought a new ENO hammock because my old one ripped. It was a pretty spectacular rip too! My hammock literally pooped me out onto the ground!!! I was disappointed but I got the ENO and moved on.

This afternoon I was hanging out back and monkeying around with various tarp configurations. When I started to crawl back in the ENO I noticed that it already has 2 small holes in the fabric right where my butt lays! ACK!!!!! As it turns out, I hung it a tad low and my butt just barely scraped the ground when I was crawling out but that was enough to put two tiny little holes. I'm going to purchase a patch kit and hope that holds.

All that to ask this question of the group: When I purchase a more expensive hammock (Warbonnet or other well-known brands), will I be getting a hammock made from more durable materials than my ENO?

Thanks in advance for the info!


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[Kroma]

ENO Doublenest and Warbonnet BBXLC in 1.7 both use 70 denier fabrics. ENO's is nylon taffeta vs Warbonnet's ripstop nylon. I would imagine the ripstop nylon would be sturdier than the taffeta. Other hammock designs in 1.0 - 1.6 fabrics feature a 20 - 40 denier rating. I have hammocks in quite a few fabric styles and haven't put a tear in any of them except my ENO Doublenest which has a couple tiny holes in it. But that's the one I usually get out for the kids.


Here's some info from a few years back

https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...l=1#post238837

[leiavoia]

Surprisingly, many more expensive hammocks may be less durable because they are designed to be lightweight and treated gently.

If you specifically want durable, get a heavier ripstop fabric or double layered hammock.

[blackbishop351]

Surprisingly, many more expensive hammocks may be less durable because they are designed to be lightweight and treated gently.

If you specifically want durable, get a heavier ripstop fabric or double layered hammock.

Second this. The 1.9 oz ripstop we always used in the old days is going to be way more weight-tolerant and abrasion resistant than lighter, more expensive fabrics. At a compromise of weight of course.

[Phantom Grappler]

Dutch sells three weights of Hexon wide-- I think they are 1.1 1.6 and 2.4 (my numbers might be off) the heaviest fabric is toughest.
And PapaSmurf offers a hammock that is tough enough withstand a dogs paws and nails and not show any wear.
And you can check with ripstopbytheroll and they probably have a heavy duty fabric.
I had an Eno double nest--me and CoffeeGirl got in together. When we got out there was a small run in fabric.
Good luck on hanging a little higher next time--maybe your suspension stretched and maybe it stretched from using nylon strap and or rope that stretches. Stick with poly straps or Kevlar straps--they don't stretch much at all. And any rope from strap to hammock needs to be 7/8 Amstel or 1/8 Amstel--again almost zero stretch.
I have a 12x6 hammock made with 1.6 HexonWide--very comfortable.
You might be best to try a hammock that is around 11x5.
Study up and make your own informed choices guesses choices guesses?? Well hike your own hike...


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[IRONFISH45]

I have tried the fans listed by other members. I did not find they moved enough air to work for me. I tried a couple of brands designed for dog crates, they wore out their battery too quick.
I also found the bug netting held in too much heat and cut down air circulation. For me my netless RR works best. If there is no breeze I use a Fonkey type net. A damp cloth or Buff helps keep cool.
I rarely Hang were I do not need a UQ. I leave the TQ before the UQ. I sleep really cold, even at home I use a down quilt year around.

[GT]

The most comfortable hammock I have was made out of a tablecloth for around $20. I think its 90w x 120L.
Its this stuff right here. http://www.tableclothsfactory.com/Cr...90132_navy.htm