Thinking About Purchasing a Chameleon

**Black Foot** · 05-24-2017, 16:12

Originally Posted by Fickle1

Not to derail your thread, but I figured this was a good place to ask. I am also interested in getting a chameleon once they are available. I am bigger at 300 lbs. Would 1.6 work for me or do I need to step up to 2.4? I am looking to lighten my pack from my dual layer wbbb and the 1.6 sounds really appealing.

The Dutchware site has Hexon 1.6 rated at 350 lbs so you should be OK.

BTW...loving my Chameleon - you won't regret it...

**Macgyver938** · 05-24-2017, 22:18

For you larger fellas like me (6'2" 235 lbs) be sure to get the wide version. I have tried both and would highly recommend going wide...mine is wonderful!!! Was in a BB prior to the chameleon and it seems to have more room. If you love the shelf on the BB, be sure to order a peak bag for the chameleon and you wont miss the shelf.

**Hangin Hillbilly** · 05-24-2017, 22:20

Originally Posted by Macgyver938

For you larger fellas like me (6'2" 235 lbs) be sure to get the wide version. I have tried both and would highly recommend going wide...mine is wonderful!!! Was in a BB prior to the chameleon and it seems to have more room. If you love the shelf on the BB, be sure to order a peak bag for the chameleon and you wont miss the shelf.

Thanks for that tip on going wide. I am about the same height and weight

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**Fickle1** · 05-25-2017, 11:27

Originally Posted by Black Foot

The Dutchware site has Hexon 1.6 rated at 350 lbs so you should be OK.

BTW...loving my Chameleon - you won't regret it...

I know that is the limit, but is it comfortable up to that weight? I have always heard that you want to go with a heavier weight to "be safe" or that the stretch once you get closer to the limit becomes uncomfortable. I have never had a hammock made out of Hexon, so I am not sure if it has the same issues.

**HammyDavisJr** · 05-28-2017, 10:50

Quick question for the Dutchware crew. I found out I have a week long Boy Scout camp at the end of July, and I'm eagerly awaiting the Chameleon availability announcement. Do you have any estimate on the shipping time frames when the sales go live in June?

Thanks!

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**Dutch** · 05-28-2017, 11:38

The goal is to stock them and ship them right away. However I don't know what the initial rush will be. We are almost done with the kickstarter orders and will be spending two weeks building stock.

**Hangin Hillbilly** · 05-28-2017, 11:39

Thanks for the update Dutch

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**HammyDavisJr** · 05-28-2017, 18:51

Thanks Dutch!

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**MiamiCracker** · 05-30-2017, 10:29

OMG, I can't wait to get my chameleon.

**Puck's** · 05-30-2017, 22:48

Originally Posted by Fickle1

I know that is the limit, but is it comfortable up to that weight? I have always heard that you want to go with a heavier weight to "be safe" or that the stretch once you get closer to the limit becomes uncomfortable. I have never had a hammock made out of Hexon, so I am not sure if it has the same issues.

You'll be happy with 1.6 I'm 6' and 290# and the fabric is wonderful. Love it. I will be getting a Wide one once they release in 1.6