Sorry if this is redundant, and I know I probably can google the answer myself but I wanted to know if any of you larger guys/gals between 250 and 300 lbs have found a bridge hammock that you like better than a G/E hammock. It seems the G/E hammocks are the only hammocks that can support a heavier hanger. Besides shedding serious weight, which I am trying to do, any other suggestions on a bridge hammock for beefier hangers? Thanks!
Forum member Just Bill was making some for bigger hangers. https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...highlight=bill
+1 on this! Bill is great to work with and his bridge is not only capable of the weight, it is super comfy and has lots of room!Originally Posted by raggydoo
I don't need the hammock for my weight, but I have 2 mediums and a Luxury Bridge and they are the most comfortable hammocks I own!
I am 300lbs and have a hammock from Bill. It is the best. I sleep daily in mine and have done for over 6 months. Best hammock I’ve ever been in by far. And when I backpack yes I pack it it. Comfort is well worth the little extra weight.
Not sure about the Big Boy and the Luxury Bridges, but both my mediums (with bars) weigh less than a pound!
Tyroler-
To the best of my knowledge the bridge I make is the only one available that can support a user beyond 250 pounds.
There are a few folks I've talked to who side sleep in a Ridge runner and push that a bit... but if you're not right on that line I don't believe that there are any other options.
The thread Raggydoo linked is probably the best to get additional info.
Mark8408 is actually the very first tester who was brave enough to try one out. He was also kindly persistent enough to encourage me to give this product a shot... so thanks to him for sure.
I have primarily only worked with forum members- as testers and early adopter customers so you will find some of them willing to discuss them or perhaps see them in person at a local hang.
They would probably be able to give you the most accurate first hand accounts and comparison on how they compare to GE options.
Ty, I'm over 6' and 200ish. Bills biggie deluxe, as I call it, is truly fantastic. So is Bill. You will not regret trying one out!
But for the grace of God, there, I go...
A GE alternate? Both the Amok Draumr and Exped Ergo have capacities of 330lbs. Undoubtedly with some safety margin built in.
Shed a few beers and you are in!
Thank you all for the great info. HF members are the best, and I mean the best in the world for info on all things hammocks. Not like I need another hammock, but I am curious to see how much more comfortable it can be than a GE hammock, understanding that it is not UL optimized, but then again, I am a hammock camper as opposed to a hammock thru hikerOne day i hope to get more than 15 miles in a day, but one hike/hang at a time.
Would i be able to use a similar tarp and UQ on the Biggy Deluxe as on my DH sparrow GE hammock? For the record, I currently use a 42"x77" sized 20 degree UQ and an 12' ridgeline mac cat ultra tarp with doors. Hopefully I won't have to invest in another tarp and UQ. The draumer is intriguing, but would be more $$$ for complete exped air mattress and tarp/suspension system. I may be able to use my dutchware beetle buckles and poly straps for suspension though.
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