I'll look up the stats on my hammock it's a dream hammock I am 6'4 and about the same weight
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Welcome to the comfort. I have a similiarish set up for backpacking.
I use the half-zipped from dutchware that only has one zipper. I also have a chameleon but if I plan it out right I usually get the zipper on the side I want it on with the half-zipped.
I use a 3/4 UQ and use the foam pad from my backpack to place under my feet. This works extremely well for me however your milage may vary.
I have used the HG DCF tarp with doors for several thousand miles hiked and its one of my favorite pieces of gear.
The 1.6 is super comfy in my experience but I'm not around 280 so other folks will have better feedback.
Happy Hammocking!
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You might like a 12x6 gathered end hammock, for your comfort. This is considering your height and preference as a side sleeper. You will probably end up sleeping on your back much of the time. Maybe choose fabric Hexon 1.6 wide, or 1.7 Mtn wide.
If you get a 12 foot hammock, you might want to match that with a tarp with a 12 foot ridgeline.
A 12 foot hammock multiplied by .83 will give a hammock ridgeline of 10 feet. This will give a one foot of tarp overhang on each end.
You could stay with 11 foot tarp ridgeline, and have 6 inches tarp overhang on each end of hammock. That’s cutting close, because, who sets up their hammock and tarp perfectly centered? Not me!
Twelve foot hammock is 144 inches. Multiply by .83 is 119.52 inches or ten feet (120 inches)
The .83 multiplier is not cut in stone, but is a good starting point for adjusting your hammock for your comfort.
Some tall hammock campers are comfortable in an 11 foot hammock. And there are an intrepid few tall hammock campers who enjoy their 10 foot hammocks.
But I caution you not to buy a 9 foot hammock, such as those that are mostly sold at Walmart, Dicks Sporting Goods, Bass Pro Shops. Too short to get a good diagonal lay; end up sleeping like a curved banana.
Cottage vendors listed here on Hammock Forums have 10, 11, and 12 foot hammocks.
Good luck, you’ll be airborne in no time.
Thanks for the advice! Much appreciated!
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