1 oz Robic hammocks... How are they holding up?

[onesojourner]

I'm 230 and have been using mine for nearly a year without issue. Probably 20+ nights. I examined the hammock a few days ago and didn't find any holes, tears, runs etc.

That said, I will probably make a new one as soon as RSBTR releases their newer fabric. One advantage to using a netless hammock with a Fronkey style net is I can sew up a replacement in about 2 hours.

New fabric?

[Dlrocm]

I'm a light weight. a whooping 145 lbs soaking wet. I've managed to damage fabric by having things in my pockets. that's my own careless error.

I like wearing running shorts that have a little zipper pocket near the butt for a key. once I punctured a hammock body because the zipper was situated just right as I got in.

I think I'd trust the ratings released by the manufacturers. you just have to be careful that your clothing has no pointy parts and that your pockets are void of pokey things.

[rais'n hammock]

I am just under 200 and have about 40 nights this last year in mine. No problems. The 40 nights are made up of about 30 packing, unpacking, and set-up/take-downs. When it is not in the field it hangs full time in the basement for the occasional nap or relaxing hang.
I have considered lately going back to my 1.1oz Hyper D but that is because of the feel and not because of any wear issues with the Robic.

[PappyAmos]

New fabric?

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[samesons]

No problems at all. I don't do channel ends though, rather the modified sheet bend. I weigh 220.8.jpg

[HHI Hanger]

I ripped right thru mine on my second time trying it out. I'm right at 220. RSBTR replaced it after showing pics, they determined it was a fabric defect. Either way, it was Way too stretchy for my liking, and went back to the trusty 1.6 diamond fabric.

[onesojourner]

I ripped right thru mine on my second time trying it out. I'm right at 220. RSBTR replaced it after showing pics, they determined it was a fabric defect. Either way, it was Way too stretchy for my liking, and went back to the trusty 1.6 diamond fabric.

I am wondering if there was an issue with some of that fabric. It seems weird that some people have so many nights in these but a few only got a few hangs out of them.

[kitsapcowboy]

So far I think I have between one and two dozen nights in my 1.0 ROBIC DIY GE, and it still looks like it did the day I finished sewing it.

[drlupton]

I've got about 20 nights in mine and I'm right at 6' and 200lbs and haven't had any issues. I'm very careful about emptying my pockets and not letting sand get in the hammock with me.