Flippin the Bird Hammock from Dutch ....

**kitsapcowboy** · 09-25-2017, 19:46

Originally Posted by Burg54

Magnets tend to be heavy and expensive. Guessing thats why they are not really used.

Actually, you can get 50 high-strength 6mm puck magnets on Amazon for about ten bucks, and they only weigh about a gram or two a piece...

https://www.amazon.com/Cylinder-Pers...dp/B072K4NB6V/

**Shug** · 09-25-2017, 19:53

Dutch was so chatty on this video!
Go Dutchy.......
Shuggy

**knightshade** · 09-25-2017, 20:01

Originally Posted by Just Bill

Grizz (and WV?) has used magnets on his bridge bug nets.

Pretty sure both of them had a bit of magnet dual so to speak on cleverness and creativity with the concept.

LOL - with all of the creative minds here, I should have assumed that someone had already played with the concept!

**Otter1** · 09-25-2017, 21:31

I like it. I thought about trying this concept awhile back but like the Fronkey net so well that I didn't give it a go. I think it will sell.

How long is this hammock?

**atrane21** · 09-26-2017, 07:08

Originally Posted by Otter1

I like it. I thought about trying this concept awhile back but like the Fronkey net so well that I didn't give it a go. I think it will sell.

How long is this hammock?

It's 11 feet long.

**tangara** · 09-26-2017, 07:32

"One area that I'm somewhat surprized that I haven't seen anyone play with is magnets for attachments. (I've mostly seen zippers and velcro)
I had been pondering a bug net where one side was sewn, and the other side attached using a number of small neodymium magnets sewed into the hem."

I made one and I like it, and the only thing to watch is how much weight you put in it or the magnets will still pop. But I'm using pretty small magnets. It takes a pretty hard tug to get it to pull down, but I'm still careful what I put in there. I've got some larger magnets that I'm sure would tear the netting before they'd release.

**Comet_Seeker** · 09-26-2017, 08:21

Originally Posted by Burg54

Interesting name (lol) and design. Definitely looks like it would keep MOST of the bugs out but I have some doubts on if that would REALLY keep ALL the bugs out. Seems like you could have gaps pretty easily and for a person who hates bugs (like me) 1 bug may as well be 100 of em. To me it feels a little unfinished..which is the point i guess - to save the weight of the full zipper. Ill be interested to see how folks like this. I am sure it will fill a nice niche for some folks.

I know a couple people that have used this design and swear by it. I have the same thoughts as you when it comes to bugs. But I know one of them has used his for a couple years now with no real problems.

**Burg54** · 09-26-2017, 11:13

Originally Posted by Comet_Seeker

I know a couple people that have used this design and swear by it. I have the same thoughts as you when it comes to bugs. But I know one of them has used his for a couple years now with no real problems.

Good to hear! I am sure this will be a popular option for people looking for protection but also to minimize weight.

I am wondering what the weight comparison is between this hammock and a similarly appointed Chameleon. The Chameleon is not on the Dutch site right now (as its OOS) so I cant compare.