Hello all,
I joined HammockForums back in the spring 2017, then promptly broke my leg and was out of commission till the end of February. But I'm back and ready to backpack!
I want to make hammocks and accompanying gear for myself, my partner, and one set for in case we have company on a trip.
Unfortunately, breaking my leg killed my weight loss and I gained everything I had already lost back, plus about twenty pounds. So while my partner is about 180 lbs, I'm more like 280 lbs. I'm looking on RipstopByTheRoll for fabrics, and I found a basic weight rating chart on there. I'm thinking about going with either the 1.6oz HyperD Diamond Ripstop or 1.7oz ROBIC XL Hybring ripstop (it now comes in 74" widths in some colors!). I do plan to continue to lose weight, but honestly I would rather have something that can safely support me NOW rather than having to wait until I can use a "weaker" fabric.
I guess what I'm getting at is do those of you who are on the heavier side have any advice for me?
I'm also planning on making a winter tarp from the D.I.Y. Gear Supply website. I know this will be a bit heavier, but I think that for shoulder season backpacking on the west coast (Oregon), it would be better. When we have rain, chances are it's coming down at an angle and I think the doors would be nice to have.
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