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    Cloud 1.4?

    Anyone have a hammock made of Cloud 1.4 yet? Curious how it compares to the Hexon fabrics.
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    Well, ... sort of. I have a DL .75. Does that count? All packed up to head out on the trail tomorrow.

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    I've just ordered a chameleon in cloud 1.4 its got to get to the UK yet but when I get the chance I'll get back to you with as much info as I can but it's going to be a while before I can talk about it's longevity. I already have a chameleon wide in hexon 1.6 and a netless in hexon 1.0 so I'll be able to give you a pretty good comparison. Hope this helps and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

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    I am also interested in this fabric. Has anyone tried it yet?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Demus View Post
    I've just ordered a chameleon in cloud 1.4 its got to get to the UK yet but when I get the chance I'll get back to you with as much info as I can but it's going to be a while before I can talk about it's longevity. I already have a chameleon wide in hexon 1.6 and a netless in hexon 1.0 so I'll be able to give you a pretty good comparison. Hope this helps and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.
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    Alright I ordered one from Dutch and will be back with my amateur first impressions

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    Not cloud 1.4 but I have a Monolight 1.5 hammock and love it.

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    I made a 12' hammock with Cloud 1.4. It is a little rougher feeling than Hexon 1.6, and it stretches less. It also tends to generate some static in dry conditions. It felt comfortable for me as I don't like as much stretch. It is interesting to be able to see through the hammock!



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    A couple of thoughts and experiences. I too like the translucent qualities of the Cloud fabric. Plumb cool. Regarding the "rougher feel", since I had a DL .71 Cloud I added a blemished sale Chameleon 1.0 silky smooth material inner hammock. This was largely due to concerns that had been raised about the potential for snags and rips of the .71 Cloud fabric. That actually occurred on a couple of the SL .71 Cloud hammocks. I insert the inner hammock for truck camping and home hanging. If I use it on back pack trips I simply remove the inner 1.0 fabric Chameleon for weight and bulk reduction and go with the DL Cloud hammock. Although the inner hammock weighs little and packs small.

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    Quote Originally Posted by draco_1967 View Post
    It also tends to generate some static in dry conditions.
    My cloud .71 hammock had the same issue at first, but then I noticed it went away when I moved from Colorado (arid, dry) to North Carolina (wet, muggy). May just be a co-winkie-dink, but is certainly possible that relative humidity is only relevant factor in generating static electricity with the material used.

    "Drier conditions tend to result in a higher risk of static electricity buildup, which can lead to electrostatic discharges. This is due to the fact that the air moisture content is a natural conductor, earthing any potential static charge. The relative humidity must be below 40 percent in order for a static charge to be produced. 40 to 60 percent will still enable for build-up, but at a significantly reduced level due to the fact that the static leaks to the ground through the air. Conditions above 55 percent RH will never experience static build-up." - Condair

    Interesting phenomenon that I bet the manufacturers didn't consider.
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