I started this thread : https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...rsal-top-cover the other day in the weather protection forum, but wanted to have it here as well since it works with the HG hammock. I believe HG could take this design, and using their materials and craftsmanship, make an add on top cover that would fit even better than this one AND be much more durable. The Ridge Outdoors cover is nice, but it's a $25 product and mass produced overseas. This fact is definitely noticeable when looking at the thin & almost delicate material used for the end attachment loops and ribbon that's sewn around the edge. Also, the stitching is strong but only single stitched throughout and even in areas that see stress like where the toggles and end loops are attached. Again, this is to be expected in a $25 product so I'm not really knocking it, more pointing out a few areas where HG could really put their touch on it and end up with something that's worthy of a HG tag. The Ridge Outdoors cover is also only offered in one color and fabric. HG could produce a " stock " version like that as well as a " custom " that offers different color or fabric combos. Having an optional top cover is the only thing that I feel is missing from HG's hammock and would have limited its usefulness in colder weather for me had I not found this universal cover. Since I got my HG hammock I've used it waaaaaay more than my Chameleon and XLC. Now that I have a winter cover for it as well, I'll be able to use it in situations where I might have previously went with the other two.
So yeah, this cover is far from the quality that you'd expect from a cottage manufacturer, but with some small changes it would definitely be worth spending $50 on for sure. So what do you think HG, using a design like this would you ever consider producing an optional cover? I think it would sell quite well..... Just look at how many of your competitors hammocks have covers and how many people spend extra money for that option. Either way though, I'm happy I can now use my favorite hammock year round!
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